Electrical Storage Systems and Power Electronics

Core Area

Characteristics such as the electricity ratings, life, cycle stability and safety-related aspects are determining factors in storing electric energy.

Related questions:

• highly efficient controlling power components,
• measuring electric capacity,
• intelligent energy management and
• controlling energy systems.

Expertise

The work of the Electrical Storage Systems and Power Electronics research group includes

• Energy Storage: Characterisation of capacitors, battery management system and algorithms, charging strategies, simulating load behaviour
• High-efficiency power components: Characterising power loss, developing and optimising power components
• Metrology for measuring performance and energy: Precision power detectors, performance and energy measurement systems
• Collecting and preparing performance data: Energy gateway, smart grid
• Controlling energy systems: Optimal control of energy systems

Electrical Storage Systems and Power Electronics project examples

• Battery system for a low-noise electric plane
• Multi-function Li-ion battery tester
• Emergency recognition through power and water monitor