The Symposium addresses all researchers working on the mathematical description, modelling and simulation of dielectric materials (solid, liquid, or gas), and their behaviour under electrical stress, at any level of theory.

We welcome all contributions related to atomistic, micro-, and macroscopic modelling concerning the dielectric behaviour of insulating materials.

Program
11.03. Lecture Session
08:30    Welcome and Registration
09:00    Why is Modelling Essential for Understanding and Application of High Voltage Technology?
    Andreas Küchler (THWS)
09:40    Principles of Atomistic Simulation Part I: Introduction to Quantum Chemistry
    Maja Kobus (THWS)

10:20    Coffee Break

11:40    Principles of Atomistic Simulation Part II: Introduction to Molecular Dynamics
    Maja Kobus (THWS)
12:20    Development of Mesoscopic Models and its Achievements
    Séverine Le Roy (Toulouse University)

13:00    Lunch Break

14:00    Introduction to Macroscopic Models Using Classical Density Functional Theory
    Markus Bier (THWS)
14:40    Modelling Macroscopic Charge Dynamics in Transformer Oils Employing the Poisson-Nernst-Planck-Equations
    Deniz Targitay (THWS)

15:20    Coffee Break

15:50    Computer-Aided Dielectric Stress Analysis for OLTCs in Mineral Oil
Beate Glaser (Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH)
16:30    Implementation and verification of nonlinear conductive material properties for electric field simulations
Felix Fehmer (CRW Engineering)

17:10    Coffee Break and Poster Session

19:00    Dinner and Wine Tasting

12.03. Workshop Sessions

09:00    Session 1: Theory of Modelling
    Session 2: Solid Dielectrics
    Session 3: Fluid Dielectrics

10:30    Coffee Break

11:00    

    Session 1: Theory of Modelling
    Session 2: Solid Dielectrics with Lab Excursion
    Session 3: Fluid Dielectrics with Lab Excursion

13:00    Lunch

14:30    Fare Well

Goals of the symposium:

• Sharing experiences and knowledge with others about theoretical activities
• Discussing approaches and problems
• Scientific networking

You can contribute by giving a 30-minute talk or presenting a poster and discussions.

A submission in advance is not necessary.

The 2-day Symposium will take place at the Technical University of Applied Science Würzburg Schweinfurt (THWS) at the campus Schweinfurt.

On the evening of the first day of the symposium, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a wine tasting featuring the famous Franconian wines.

Date: 11.-12. March 2025

Costs: 150 € incl. drinks and meals

Where? Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Ignaz-Schön-Str. 11, Campus Ignaz-Schön, 97421 Schweinfurt

When? 11.-12. March 2025

Who? Researchers, PhD or Master Students of electrical engineering, material science, physics or others  

Organization:

Prof. Dr. Maja Kobus
Tel.: +49 9721 940 8592
Maja.Kobus[at]thws.de

Prof. Dr. Markus Zink
+49 9721 940 8498
Markus.Zink[at]thws.de

As for accommodation, we recommend the following hotels:

Kolping-Hotel GmbH
Moritz-Fischer-Straße 3 D-97421 Schweinfurt
Tel: +49 (0)9721 7883 700
https://www.kolpinghotel-schweinfurt.de/de

B&B Hotel Schweinfurt City
Hadergasse 35
97421 Schweinfurt
Tel: +49 9721 9454-0
https://www.hotel-bb.com/de/hotel/schweinfurt-city?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=schweinfurt&utm_campaign=yext