Design considerations of a shunt calorimeter for high-efficiency electrical machines and drives

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Cao ◽  
N. Yang ◽  
L. Aarniovuori ◽  
V. Pickert ◽  
H. Chen
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Electrical Machines ◽  
Design Considerations

scholarly journals Alternating Current Loss of Superconductors Applied to Superconducting Electrical Machines

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2234
Author(s):  
Hongye Zhang ◽  
Zezhao Wen ◽  
Francesco Grilli ◽  
Konstantinos Gyftakis ◽  
Markus Mueller
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Power Density ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Alternating Current ◽  
Coated Conductors ◽  
Ac Loss ◽  
Electrical Machines ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Reduction Techniques

Superconductor technology has recently attracted increasing attention in power-generation- and electrical-propulsion-related domains, as it provides a solution to the limited power density seen by the core component, electrical machines. Superconducting machines, characterized by both high power density and high efficiency, can effectively reduce the size and mass compared to conventional machine designs. This opens the way to large-scale purely electrical applications, e.g., all-electrical aircrafts. The alternating current (AC) loss of superconductors caused by time-varying transport currents or magnetic fields (or both) has impaired the efficiency and reliability of superconducting machines, bringing severe challenges to the cryogenic systems, too. Although much research has been conducted in terms of the qualitative and quantitative analysis of AC loss and its reduction methods, AC loss remains a crucial problem for the design of highly efficient superconducting machines, especially for those operating at high speeds for future aviation. Given that a critical review on the research advancement regarding the AC loss of superconductors has not been reported during the last dozen years, especially combined with electrical machines, this paper aims to clarify its research status and provide a useful reference for researchers working on superconducting machines. The adopted superconducting materials, analytical formulae, modelling methods, measurement approaches, as well as reduction techniques for AC loss of low-temperature superconductors (LTSs) and high-temperature superconductors (HTSs) in both low- and high-frequency fields have been systematically analyzed and summarized. Based on the authors’ previous research on the AC loss characteristics of HTS coated conductors (CCs), stacks, and coils at high frequencies, the challenges for the existing AC loss quantification methods have been elucidated, and multiple suggestions with respect to the AC loss reduction in superconducting machines have been put forward. This article systematically reviews the qualitative and quantitative analysis methods of AC loss as well as its reduction techniques in superconductors applied to electrical machines for the first time. It is believed to help deepen the understanding of AC loss and deliver a helpful guideline for the future development of superconducting machines and applied superconductivity.

scholarly journals Wireless Energy Transfer

2015 ◽  
pp. 63-91
Author(s):  
Aya Mabrouki ◽  
Mohamed Latrach
Keyword(s):  
Energy Transfer ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Low Power ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Microwave Energy ◽  
Wireless Energy Transfer ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
High Efficient ◽  
Harvesting Techniques ◽  
Power Rectifier

This chapter proposes an overview of microwave energy harvesting with focuses on the design of high efficiency low power rectifying circuits. A background survey of RF energy harvesting techniques is presented first. Then, the performances of conventional rectifier topologies are analyzed and discussed. A review of the most efficient rectenna designs, from the state of the art, is also presented. Design considerations for low power rectifier operations are detailed and new high efficient rectifying circuits are designed and evaluated in both GSM and ISM bands under low power constraints.

scholarly journals Design considerations of a linear generator for a range extender application

2015 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 581-592
Author(s):  
Un-Jae Seo ◽  
Björn Riemer ◽  
Rüdiger Appunn ◽  
Kay Hameyer
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Piston Engine ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Full Load ◽  
Linear Generator ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Range Extender ◽  
Free Piston Engine ◽  
Linear Generators

Abstract The free piston linear generator is a new range extender concept for the application in a full electric vehicle. The free piston engine driven linear generators can achieve high efficiency at part and full load which is suitable for the range extender application. This paper presents requirements for designing a linear generator deduced from a basic analysis of a free piston linear generator.

Design Consideration for Precise Cable Drive

2011 ◽  
Vol 305 ◽  
pp. 37-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya Fei Lu ◽  
Da Peng Fan ◽  
De Jun Sheng ◽  
Zhi Yong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Optical Tracking ◽  
Steel Cable ◽  
Optical Tracking System ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Actual Application ◽  
Cable Drive ◽  
New Type ◽  
Matching Strategy

A brief overview of previously built Electro-Optical Tracking system reveals a trend toward smaller, more agile systems. Steel cable drive technology is an alternative to gearbox, belt and pulleys, chains and sprocket and other currently available transmission for several significant advantages, which includes backlash free, high stiffness, high efficiency, no lubrication etc.. As a new type of drive form, there were several key tradeoffs for the cable drive application, which will be developed and subjected in detail in this paper. Firstly Transmission principle and properties of cable drive is studied. Secondly, related design considerations of cable drive will be implemented and researched in detail, including the cable selection and capstan design, cable-groove matching strategy and cable tensioning design. Finally, actual application example of precise steel cable drive is presented for an Electro-Optical tracking gimbals, and performances tested validate the significant advantages of precise cable drive technology.

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