Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP160100342]Researchers: Josep Pou (Chief Investigator) , Vassilios Agelidis (Chief Investigator) , Dr Alireza Nami (Partner Investigator) , Dr Frans Dijkhuizen (Partner Investigator) , Dr Georgios Demetriades (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Compact reliable fault-tolerant modular high power converters. Compact reliable fault-tolerant modular high power converters. This project aims to deliver new and advanced converter hardware and control designs with drastically smaller reactive components that are cheaper to convert, more reliable and compact. Voltage and current-sourced modular multilevel converters have delivered the required voltage/current/power ratings for utility applications such as static compensators and high-voltage direct current transmission. However, these energy storage components, including embedded batteries, are overwhelmingly large. Anticipated outcomes are that compact, cheaper and even more efficient power electronic energy converters will enable much needed sustainable energy grids; reduce the cost of integrating renewable energy generation in the grid and achieve even more efficient electronic control of electric systems.
Funding Amount $280,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP160100342
- ARC : LP160100342