Advanced Control Techniques for Power Electronics Interfaces in DC-Applications

Power electronics interfaces play a major role in the connection of various components in electrical power systems.
This project is focused on interfaces for energy storage systems (supercapacitors), and potentially hydrogen fuel cells.
A fast acting and flexible DC-DC converter topology is under-development at Concordia University. One problem is the lack of expertise in advanced control theory required for exploiting the full potential of this new topology. To address this issue, the plan is to have a PhD student in power electronics from Concordia University, working for three-months with Dr. Damm (Université Paris-Saclay), whom is an expert in advanced and non-linear control theory.
Among the main outcomes of this project, is the optimization of the control strategy of the power electronics interfaces to be used in net-zero DC Residential Nanogrids and Electric Vehicles. It is expected that it will enhance the power quality, reliability, operational/set-up costs and overall performance.

Faculty Supervisor:

Luiz Antonio Correa Lopes

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Partner:

Université Paris-Saclay

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

Concordia University

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