Sponsor
Nine Sigma
Program
High Performance Thermal Insulation Material for Electrical Cables
For More Information
Please visit the NineSigma webpage for the High Performance Thermal Insulation Materials for Electrical Cables.
Description
NineSigma, representing a leading cable manufacturer, invites proposals for high performance and durable thermal insulation materials. The successful materials will be applied on electrical cables and must assure the proper working of these cables at operating temperatures up to 350°C and allow 90,000 service hours.
NineSigma’s client produces a range of cables for demanding applications including aerospace. A challenging environment for electrical cables is the proximity to intense sources of heat. Novel developments will need cables to reliably perform under exposure to ever higher temperatures. Moreover as the anticipated lifetime of the electrical systems will increase also the cables should be engineered to last longer.
Funding Availability
TBD
Indirect Costs
40%
Project Duration
The project consists of two phases:
Phase 1 – Proof of concept:
Lab evaluation of promising materials, including accelerated durability tests e.g. chemical resistance, mechanical stress and flex testing, electrical testing. Assessment of cable manufacturing aspects.
Phase 2 – Scale up for commercial use:
Implementing the solution in client’s cable manufacturing technology
Special Notes
Please note that only non-confidential information can be accepted.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | To Office of Research Services: Please submit your application/proposal, along with an OR-5 Form to research.services@uoguelph.ca. | |
External Deadline | To sponsor. |
How to Apply
Please visit the Nine Sigma webpage for this opportunity and follow the application instructions.