High-voltage High-frequency Power Electronic Testbed for Naval Propulsion Drives Research
Abstract
High-voltage High-frequency Power Electronic Testbed for Naval Propulsion Drives ResearchAs delineated in the Naval Power and Energy Systems Technology Development Roadmap(NPES TDR) published by the Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command (COMNAVSEA)in 2013, more-electric naval propulsion related electric auxiliary and support systems are crucialto achieving ambitious naval targets for energy conversion efficiency and reduced fuelconsumption The main objective of this Defense University Research Instrumentation Program(DURIP) proposal is thus to establish a high-voltage high-frequency power electronic testbed withstate-of-the-art power electronics and energy conversion that are critical in future Navy and otherDoD applications. The proposed system in this DURIP will allow for unique voltage-frequencypowercombinations that can be used to 1) evaluate high-voltage, medium-voltage, and lowvoltageinsulation; 2) perform cable-machine-inverter interaction studies and partial dischargeprognostics and diagnostics; and 3) evaluate advanced control schemes for propulsion-likeinverters and fault diagnostics and prognostics power converters (rectifier and inverter), electricmachines (especially induction machines), and cable faults. The proposed system includes a highvoltagesource comprised of a 7.2kV 150 kVA three-phase transformer and high-voltage SiC diodebridge rectifier producing 10 kV, a 100 kW SiC inverter supplied by a 10 kV DC buss from therectifier and switching at 100 kHz, a digital control platform, a data acquisition sub-system, andvarious passive loads. The setup will be located at the Center for Clean Energy Engineering andsupported by many advanced imaging, partial discharge, and material characterization equipmentin addition to expertise in power electronics, motor drives, and insulation material.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 10, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812301
Entities
People
- Ali Bazzi
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Connecticut