Christian Franck

Prof. Dr. Christian Franck is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE) at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on electric power transmission technology, high voltage gaseous insulation systems, high voltage direct current transmission (HVDC), and energy turnaround. His work contributes to advancing energy systems and power transmission technologies. For more information, visit his profile page at https://ee.ethz.ch/the-department/people-a-z/person-detail.MTcwMTEz.TGlzdC8zMjc5LC0xNjUwNTg5ODIw.html.

Christian Franck is a Professor of High Voltage Engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, specializing in gaseous insulation and switching arcs. His research focuses on high voltage engineering, with an emphasis on developing eco-friendly insulation gases to replace SF6, a potent greenhouse gas. He investigates the electrical insulation properties of alternative gases, such as perfluoronitrile C4F7N and hydrofluoroolefines, and explores their potential for reducing environmental impact. His work also addresses fault current interruption, HVDC circuit breakers, and the design of gas-insulated switchgear. Franck's research contributes to the advancement of sustainable and efficient high voltage systems for power transmission.