Vietnamese Professor Nguyen Tri Phuong Secures $1.05 Million Grant for Quebec Power Grid Innovation
Nguyen Tri Phuong, a professor at UQTR in Canada, has received $1.05 million to develop advanced rubber compounds to extend the lifespan of high-voltage transmission line components in Quebec. The funding is from NSERC, Mitacs, and partners including Hydro-Quebec. The project aims to improve the durability of the transmission network, which spans over 11,400 km and is critical for transporting hydroelectric power. Phuong's research will focus on creating Canadian-made materials to replace aging components by 2030, potentially reducing maintenance costs significantly.

Nguyen Tri Phuong, a materials science professor at Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres (UQTR), has secured a $1.05 million grant from Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), Mitacs, and industrial partners to develop next-generation rubber compounds. The project aims to enhance the lifespan of high-voltage transmission line components in Quebec, where Hydro-Quebec operates over 11,400 km of ultra-high-voltage lines.
Phuong's team will create Canadian-made elastomeric replacements, addressing deterioration of existing components while targeting completion by 2030. Successful outcomes could lead to significant reductions in maintenance costs and increased self-sufficiency in energy system design.




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