Modeling of Power Systems for Marines
Abstract
The authors have developed dynamic simulation models for portable, lightweight, high-energy-density power sources, especially those utilizing advanced electrochemical energy sources (e.g., polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells) and energy storage elements (e.g., batteries, ultra-capacitors) and used those simulation models to study the performance of those power sources in specific applications such as electric vehicles or man-portable electronics. They developed component models and then used the VTB environment to assemble those components into complex systems. They produced models of photovoltaic solar cells, hydrogen-fueled polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, and electrochemical double-layer capacitors. They leveraged other work that developed models of lithium-ion batteries, and developed strong synergistic relationships between the departments of Electrical Engineering and Chemical Engineering. The work developed models of soldier system loads, both in the form of individual components such as radios and computers, and in the form of abstract electronic suites that have probabilistically determined power demands.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 20, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA418450
Entities
People
- Ralph E. White
- Roger A. Dougal
Organizations
- University of South Carolina