Ramalho de Mello, Darcy

1. Preconditioning Methods & Options for Pollution Testing of Hydrophobic Insulators (in English)
2. Precautions to be Taken in Field Application of RTV Silicone Coatings: Brazilian Experience with Failures (in English)
3. Pollution Mapping of Power Networks: Experience in Brazil(in English)

Mr. Mello studied Electrical Engineering at Rio de Janeiro Federal University where he obtained his Masters Degree. He worked as Research Engineer in the Electrical Energy Research Center (CEPEL) from 1978 to 2013, focusing on high-voltage and pollution tests on insulators for overhead lines and substations. Currently, he works as Consultant for several Brazilian electric utilities in insulation dimensioning and R&D for new lines. He is Chairman of the Brazilian Working Group for Insulator Standards, Brazil’s representative in IEC 36, a member of IEEE and Cigré and active in various WGs in Cigré and IEC.