On February 19, the council of young professionals held a science slam — an international project for popularisation of science. It was an informal meeting of young scientists and specialists of all branches of VNIIKP JSC, where young scientists told about their research for 10 minutes in a simple and popular manner. After the first speech, there was an active discussion, a lot of questions were raised, and interest in the discussions was displayed. In addition to young professionals, the meeting was attended by V. Meshchanov, the curator, who took an active part in the debates, discussions of the presentations and spoke about the 'Cable without danger' project.
Employees of the department 'Wires and cables for electric machines, transport installations and instruments' told about the features of rubber used in cable products, and the technology of their production, as well as the field of application and operation. Production of winding wires and cables, the method of applying insulation and the areas of their application were also covered.
Young specialists of the department 'Cables, wires and fittings for communication and information systems' shared their current work results in the field of electric communication cables and fiber-optic cables and wires. Such topics as protection of optical fibers from radiation exposure, testing of electrical lightweight installation wires, problems in production of domestic cables, wires and materials for them were discussed.
From the presentations by specialists of the department 'Cables and wires for energy purposes' the audience learned about the specifics of the toxicity tests. They discussed the development of halogen-free cables for nuclear power, high-voltage cables, test methods. The participants of the event learned about the method of calculating the thermal field of high-voltage cables with insulation made of cross-linked polyethylene and about the testing of materials using cone calorimeter.
Young employees of the Institute were able to communicate in the informal environment, to discuss general and special issues. Many people shared the results of their scientific and labour activities making reports and presentations, told about problems they faced on their way and how they solved them. Much has been said about the importance and the need for aspiration for the development and cooperation between scientific areas in various fields, as well as the prospects for the development of the cable industry as a whole.
This event was the launch platform of the upcoming Cabex-2019 exhibition, which will host the first youth workshop 'Problems being solved by young scientists and specialists in the cable industry'.
We remind you that Cabex-2019 will take place in Sokolniki on March 19-21.