Department of Engineering

From 1988 to 1989, Dr. Fu has worked as a visiting engineer at Research Division of Ontario Hydro Canada, with the sponsorship from CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency). After his return, he was involved in the work of 250Hz mobile power supply development and application in large power transformer partial discharge test on site. At the same time, Dr. Fu had also dedicated to on-line detecting of partial discharge in high voltage apparatus and the research on the reliability of distribution system and insulation coordination.

He joined University of Southampton’s High Voltage Group in 1997 as a visiting research fellow and then received his PhD in the same university on “Space charge measurement in polymer insulated power cables using pulsed electroacoustic (PEA) techniques”. In 2003 he gained lectureship in Electrical/Electronics engineering at the University of Leicester.

His research interests lie in dielectric materials, techniques of high voltage apparatus test and electrical insulation diagnosis.

DTA Studentships

Space Charge Accumulation Under Electrical Field and its Application in XLPE Ageing Assessment

Comprehensive thermal model and dynamic loading control for power transformer

Journals

1. M. Fu, G. Chen, L. A. Dissado and J. C. Fothergill, “The Influence of Material Modification and Residues on Space Charge Accumulation in XLPE for DC Power Cable Application” (to IEEE Trans. DEI, under referring)
2. G. Chen, Y. L. Chong and M. Fu, “Calibration of the pulsed electroacoustic technique in the presence of trapped charge”, Institute of Physics Publishing, Meas. Sci. Technol., 17, pp.1974-1980, 2006
3. S.Mitsumoto, M.Fu, L.A.Dissado, J.C.Fothergill "Short time interval decay measurement of space charge in epoxy resin" IEEJ Trans. on FM, Vol .126, No.4, pp.260 – 261, 2006
4. G. Chen, M. Fu, X. Liu and L. Zhong, “ AC ageing and space charge characteristics in low density polyethylene polymeric insulation”, Journal of Applied Physics, 97(8), 083713, April 2005 (now electronic journal, no pages available, Electronic Ref. 083713)
5. M. Fu and G. Chen, “Space charge measurement in polymer insulated power cables using flat ground electrode PEA system”, IEE Proc. – Sci. Meas. Technol., Vol.150, pp.89-96, No. 2, March 2003
6. M. Fu, G. Chen, A.E. Davies, S. J. Sutton and D. Patel, “Use of fluorimetry in determination of DDB contamination in soils from underground oil-filled power cable leaks”, IEE Proc. – Sci. Meas. Technol., pp.296-300, Vol. 147, No. 6, November 2000

Refereed Conference Papers

1. C. Zou, M. Fu, J. C. Fothergill and S. W. Rowe, “Influence of absorbed water on the dielectric properties and glass-transition temperature of silica-filled epoxy nanocomposites”, (accepted by IEEE Ann. Rep. Conf. on Elect. Ins. & Diel. Phen. -CEIDP, USA 2006)
2. A. Tzimas, M. Fu, L.A. Dissad and N.Hampton “Comparison of XLPE Cable Peelings with Different Electro-Thermal Histories using Endurance Test and Residual Charge Methods”, (accepted by 8th International Conference on Properties and Application of Dielectric Materials-ICPADM, Bali, Indonesia, June26-30, 2006)
3. G. Chen and M. Fu, “The influence of Gamma Irradiation on Space Charge in LDPE”, (accepted by 8th International Conference on Properties and Application of Dielectric Materials-ICPADM, Bali, Indonesia, June26-30, 2006)
4. G. Chen, Y. L. Chong and M. Fu, “A Novel Calibration Method in the Presence of Space Charge in Dielectric Material Using Pulsed Electroacoustic Techniques”, (accepted by 8th International Conference on Properties and Application of Dielectric Materials-ICPADM, Bali, Indonesia, June26-30, 2006)
5. C Zou, J C Fothergill, M Fu J K Nelson, “Improving the Dielectric Properties of Polymers by Incorporating Nano-particles”, (accepted by 10th International Electrical Insulation Conference -INSUCON Birmingham, UK, May 2006)
6. A. Tzimas, M. Fu and L. A. Dissado, “Characterization of Electro-thermally Aged XLPE Cable Peelings through Space Charge Measurement”, Ann. Rep. CEIDP (IEEE Pub. 05CH37702, ISBN0-7803-9257-4), pp30-33, Nashvill, USA, October 16-19, 2005
7. M. Carmo Lança, M. Fu, E. Neagu, L.A. Dissado, J. Marat-Mendes, A. Tzimas, S. Zadeh, “Comparative study of space charge in the polymeric insulation of power cables using PEA, isothermal and non-isothermal currents measurements” 12th International Symposium on Electrets, Salvador, Brazil, September11-14, 2005, (ISBN: 0-7803-9116-0),
8. M. Fu, G. Chen and J. C. Fothergill, “Mirror Image Effect Space Charge Distribution in XLPE Power Cable under Opposite Stressing Voltage Polarity” 15th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH), Beijing, China, August 25-29, 2005
9. M. Fu, G. Chen and J. C. Fothergill, “The Influence of Residue on Space Charge Accumulation in Purposely Modified Thick Plaque XLPE Sample for DC Application” 15th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH), Beijing, China, August 25-29, 2005
10. J. C. Fothergill, J. K. Nelson and M. Fu, “Dielectric properties of expoxy nanocomposites containing TiO2, Al2O3 and ZnO fillers”, Ann. Rep. Conf. on Elect. Ins. & Diel. Phen. (CEIDP), IEEE, pp. 406-409, 2004
11. M Fu, G. Chen and X. Liu, “Space charge behaviour in LDPE after AC ageing” Proc. 8th International Conference on solid Dielectrics (ICSD2004) (IEEE 04CH37539), pp 217-220 5th to 9th July, 2004, Toulouse, France
12. M. Fu and G. Chen, “The effect of voltage reversal and elevated temperature on space charge behaviour in XLPE cable”, JICABLE03, pp.491-495, 22-26 June 2003, Versailles, France
13. M. Fu and G. Chen, “Space charge measurement in XLPE cables with temperature gradient through the insulation”, Ann. Rep IEEE CEIDP (IEEECH 03374171), pp217-220, 2003
14. M. Fu, G. Chen and S. Wang, “Practical application of on-line partial discharge monitoring techniques on 500kV shunt reactors”, 13th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH), 25-29 August, 2003, Delft, The Netherlands
15. G. Chen, M Fu and X. Liu, “Influence of ac ageing on space charge dynamics in LDPE”, 13th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH), 25-29 August, 2003, Delft, The Netherlands
16. M. Fu and G. Chen “Furfural analysis for assessing overheating in 500kV shunt reactors”, International Conference on Insulation Condition Monitoring of Electrical Plant, pp.72-75, 14-17 April, 2003, Chongqing, China
17. M. Fu and G. Chen “Space charge formation under DC conditions and its influence on electric stress profile after voltage reversal in XLPE cable”, International Conference on Insulation Condition Monitoring of Electrical Plant, pp.156-159, 14-17 April, 2003, Chongqing, China
18. G. Chen. M. Fu and Z.P. Yuan, “Feasibility study of on-line monitor of cable oversheath”, International Conference on Insulation Condition Monitoring of Electrical Plant, pp. 470-473, 14-17 April, 2003, Chongqing, China
19. M. Fu, G. Chen, A. E. Davies and J. Head, “Space charge measurement in cable using the PEA method: -signal data processing considerations”, 7th International Conference on Solid Dielectrics, pp.219-222, 25-29 June 2001, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
20. M. Fu, G. Chen, A.E. Davies and J. G. Head, “Space charge measurements in power cables using a modified PEA system”, 8th International Conference on Dielectric Materials, Measurements and Applications, pp.74-79, 17-21 September 2000, Edinburgh, UK
21. M. Fu, G. Chen, A. E. Davies, Y. Tanaka and T. Takada, “A modified PEA space charge measurement system for power cables”, 6th International Conference on Properties and Application of Dielectric Materials(IEEECH36347), pp. 104-107, 21-26June 2000, Xian, China