Power Components
Abstract
This thrust explored and developed novel components for use in diverse power systems to dramatically increase overall energy efficiency, typically with a substantial savings of weight/volume as well as cost. Included in this thrust were 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 were investigated. 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 were developed. 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, 2013
- Source ID
- df412504586ac9c328adb51b2837be9f