Power Components
Abstract
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 high energy density capacitors as well as new permanent magnetic materials with significantly higher magnetic strength and higher operating temperature for motors and generators. Radically new thermoelectric 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. Novel energy systems focused on immediate DoD needs such as long endurance small unmanned aerial systems, and far future technologies to exceed the efficiency limits imposed by combustion of hydrocarbons will be developed. Materials technology is also being developed to enhance power conditioning for large power applications such as Navy ships. Promising technologies within this thrust will fall under Tactical and Strategic Energy (Project MBT-03) in FY 2012.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- d6725d1d7af3c8468444f4d8079509ec