Power Components
Abstract
(U)This thrust explores and develops novel components for use in diverse power systems that will dramatically increase overall energy efficiency, typically with a substantial savings of weight/volume as well as cost. Included in this thrust are new permanent magnetic materials with significantly higher magnetic strength and higher operating temperature for motors and generators, as well as high energy density capacitors. Radically new thermal electric architectures that allow for high efficiency in converting heat to electricity will be developed. Hybrid superconducting/cryogenic components will provide a new paradigm for power electronics for the “all electric” platforms of the future. Materials technology is also being developed to enhance power conditioning for large power applications such as Navy ships.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- b785b37b65f0d44b4ecb879c41d0c7ab