Power Electronics, Hybrid Electric and On-Board Vehicle Power (OBVP) Components:
Abstract
Advanced computing, sensors, survivability and communications systems have driven electrical power demands on ground vehicle platforms beyond current generation capability, requiring some platforms in theater turn off critical mission systems in order to power other components. Advancing technologies for greater platform capabilities will further exacerbate the problem. To provide the electrical power required by the Warfighter, new efficient power generation systems for platforms must be created. As power increases, waste heat increases and must be removed from the platform. With increased efficiency of the power generation system, less energy will be expended on cooling and can be redistributed to other needs. This effort will design and evaluate high temperature and efficient power generation components using high operating temperature switching devices and advanced electrical generation components such as integrated starter generators and integrated starter alternators as well as advanced control techniques to make these systems more efficient.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 1fba0f835041fbe6d624e25537a375f4