Research Projects

  

High Temperature Bidirectional Power Converter for Starter/Generator Applications

• Operation at high ambient temperatures in the range >200°C
• Power Quality of the inverter over a wide frequency range
• Advanced control of Converter (AC-DC Rectification) and Inverter (DC-AC Motor Drive)

50kVA Bidirectional Power Converter with Novel Topology and Advanced Control Strategy

• AC Grid integration
• Off grid standalone operation
• Bidirectional power flow
• Modular DC inputs with configurable as MPPT or battery
• Power Factor correction
• IEEE 1547 Standard
• Ability to supply unbalanced single-phase loads

Real Time Fault Diagnosis of Electric Machines

• Alert the user of an impending mechanical or electrical failures
• Provide early detection of machinery deterioration
• Prevent costly damage, failure and/or unsafe operation
• Provide data for root cause and reliability analysis

Open-end Winding Motor Drives

• No pole switching constraint
• Better fault tolerance
• Reduced power rating of individual switch
• Independent control on stator current
• Reduced switching loss and THD
• Ease of extension to multi-phase

Multilevel Converters with Advanced SVPWM Strategy for Renewable Energy Applications

• High voltage capability with voltage limited devices
• Low harmonic distortion
• Reduced switching losses
• Increased efficiency
• Better electromagnetic compatibility

Power Electronics for More Electric Aircraft

• Better power availability and improved engine operability
• Reduced engine weight and complexity
• Improved reliability and reduced maintenance complexity with less downtime
• Increased overall performance and reduced fuel consumption
• Elimination of high-temperature ducts and flammable fluids