Research output per year
Research output per year
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Research Interests
Research interests primarily focuses on the use of analytical and experimental methods for:
- The use of environmentally-friendly gas mixtures for high voltage switching.
- Corona-stabilisation.
- Flashover behaviour of solid-gas interfaces, with particular emphasis on the effect of suboptimal environmental conditions.
- Statistical analysis methods for high voltage technologies.
- HVAC, HVDC and impulsive plasma generation and control
- Pulsed power applications.
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Flashover of smooth and knurled dielectric surfaces in dry air
Macpherson, R. W., Wilson, M. P., Timoshkin, I. V., Given, M. J. & MacGregor, S. J., 11 Sept 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation. 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Antibacterial action of visible 405-nm light for bacterial reduction in blood plasma
Stewart, C. F., Ralston, H., MacPherson, R., Wilson, M., MacGregor, S., Atreya, C. & Maclean, M., 27 May 2022, In: Access Microbiology . 4, 5, 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference Contribution › peer-review
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Thesis
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Characterisation and analysis of a corona-stabilised switch filled with environmentally-friendly gas mixtures
Author: Macpherson, R. W., 7 Feb 2019Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Gas-solid interfaces stressed with HV impulses: surface flashover behaviour and control
Author: Macpherson, R. W., 7 Feb 2019Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
Prizes
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Paul Phelps Continuing Education Grant
Macpherson, Ruairidh Worthy (Recipient), 12 Aug 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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PPPS 2019 Student Travel Grant
Macpherson, Ruairidh Worthy (Recipient), 24 Mar 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)