{"title":"Comparative study of the DC-DC power conversion module based on dual active bridge converter and modular multilevel converter for shipboard MVDC system","authors":"Ren Xie, Ran Mo, Yanjun Shi, Hui Li","doi":"10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069257","url":null,"abstract":"The Power Conversion Module (PCM) plays an important role in a shipboard MVDC system which transforms power from a medium-voltage dc to a low voltage dc bus. In this paper, an isolated modular multilevel dc-dc converter (iM2DC) and a dual active bridge (DAB) converter are designed for a 300 kW PCM converter respectively. The total device rating, passive component size, and conversion efficiency of these two topologies are calculated and compared. In addition, their performance during fault have been analyzed and simulation results are presented.","PeriodicalId":227033,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS)","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133739932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Multiphysics model of a notional all-electric ship railgun — Model development and application","authors":"Sam Yang, M. Chagas, J. Ordonez, J. Vargas","doi":"10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069295","url":null,"abstract":"We present herein a quasi-3D multiphysics model of a notional all-electric ship railgun, along with its application to assess the practicality of exploiting seawater for railgun cooling. The model combines a 2D electromagnetic-thermal model and a 3D thermal-fluid model developed based on the fundamental laws of electromagnetism, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics, and is solved numerically with appropriate initial and boundary conditions. Simulation results demonstrate the proposed model's ability to capture intricate electromagnetic-thermal interactions at a low computational cost. Furthermore, we conclude that optimal cooling channel allocation in the rail are needed to achieve the desired cooling effect within a short time period.","PeriodicalId":227033,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130016913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Control system communication architecture for power electronic building blocks","authors":"Ivan Panchenko, J. Bakos, H. Ginn","doi":"10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069335","url":null,"abstract":"Recent developments in SiC power devices have enabled the development of Power Electronic Building Blocks (PEBBs) having greater switching frequencies than Si-based devices such as IGBTs, but also require shorter time scales in their corresponding control systems. At the same time, system designers are scaling up modularized converter systems, such as the Modular Multilevel Converter, which can now comprise hundreds of PEBBs. Both of those trends present the need to evaluate architectural tradeoffs and communication requirements for hardware realizations of the Universal Controller Architecture. The control network should be designed to have minimal round-trip latency and maximal scalability. In this paper we present the results of a study to determine the most appropriate communication architecture and routing for networked PEBB control systems.","PeriodicalId":227033,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS)","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124890354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimal sizing of modular multi-level converters designed for shipboard applications","authors":"Marzieh Karami, R. Cuzner","doi":"10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069344","url":null,"abstract":"With the push towards Medium Voltage DC (MVDC) based shipboard electrical distribution systems, the power converter(s) between Medium Voltage AC generators and common MVDC buses must handle more power than any other electrical power conversion component in the ship. The Modular Multi-Level Converter (MMLC) is a compelling topology for this function because of its modular structure and the potential for achieving economies of scale and, hence, lower cost power conversion equipment. It is vital to consider the optimal sizing of all capacitive and magnetic storage elements within the MMLC in order to achieve the highest power density and determine its feasibility in the shipboard context. This paper presents an optimization process that is applied to the MMLC to achieve the highest power density given a set of requirements, environmental constraints, such as available cooling system attributes and technology insertions, such as Wide Band Gap (WBG) power semiconductors.","PeriodicalId":227033,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS)","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123292070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. S. Westenhover, D. Wetz, M. Martin, C. Davidson, D. A. Dodson, J. Heinzel
{"title":"Current sharing in parallel cell batteries cycled at high C rates","authors":"C. S. Westenhover, D. Wetz, M. Martin, C. Davidson, D. A. Dodson, J. Heinzel","doi":"10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069341","url":null,"abstract":"The high combined power and energy density of lithium-ion batteries give them great potential for being used as the prime power source for several future naval shipboard pulsed power applications. To meet the power and energy requirements, multiple lithium-ion cells will need to be connected in series and parallel. The number of cells needed will depend on the voltage, capacity, and current limit of the individual cells used. The simplest way of connecting multiple cells in parallel is to tie all of the positive terminals together and all of the negative terminals together, creating a new array of cells that can be treated as a single cell within the battery. In this configuration, a single battery management system (BMS) can be used and though this configuration is simpler and more cost effective, it makes it impossible to monitor the individual cells within each parallel array. Any impedance mismatches among a parallel array of cells introduces the possibility for current imbalances to occur. Significant current imbalance could negatively impact the battery's lifetime as well as its safety. The study performed here aimed at measuring the current imbalance present in a battery that has thirty cells connected in parallel (1S/30P) when it is cycled in a pulsed manner at high discharge rates. The current balance observed across two different rates is being characterized and the possible impact it has on battery performance and lifetime is being evaluated. A novel test bed with individual cell diagnostics has been developed that will be discussed along with the methodology behind the research, and the results collected to date.","PeriodicalId":227033,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129390327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Nguyen, Yiqi Liu, Weiqiang Chen, M. Ghassemi, Jack Chapman, A. Bazzi, Yang Cao
{"title":"Nanostructured insulation for high torque density electric propulsion motors","authors":"H. Nguyen, Yiqi Liu, Weiqiang Chen, M. Ghassemi, Jack Chapman, A. Bazzi, Yang Cao","doi":"10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069293","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069293","url":null,"abstract":"It has been identified in ONR Next Generation Integrated Power System (NGIPS) Roadmap that fundamental research in dielectric insulation research enables payload efficiency and affordable high power density of integrated electric propulsion motors. The objective of this study is to revolutionize electrical insulation in the manufacturing of NGIPS motors for military electric propulsion with game-changing torque density and payload efficiency through the development of nanostructured insulation with significant improvements in both electrical and thermal performance. This paper presents the progress of nanostructured insulation innovation, high field characterization, performance and insulation integrity validation under high voltage, high frequency multi-stresses. The thermal, dielectric and voltage endurance properties of novel nanocomposite insulation based on 2D-nanostructured platelet fillers were investigated. It was demonstrated that nanostructured insulation could offer significant improvement over conventional insulation system in electrical, dielectric, thermal and mechanical properties. A Design of Experiment was employed to study the effects of various 2D fillers and their interplay, and more importantly to identify the optimal nanostructured formulation with high thermal conductivity of >0.8 W/mK, low dielectric constant of less than 5, low dissipation factor of less than 3% at 150°C and high breakdown strength of >1000V/mil. Furthermore, disk samples with optimal formulation from Design of Experiment were fabricated for voltage endurance tests in accordance with IEC 60343 standard for evaluation of their long-term endurance life.","PeriodicalId":227033,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS)","volume":"196 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132608842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Part I: Modeling CM behavior in power electronic systems: Modeling, measurement, and management of conducted EMI and common-mode behavior in shipboard power systems","authors":"Aaron D. Brovont, S. Pekarek","doi":"10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069352","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069352","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives of modeling conducted EMI — Analytically predict parasitic behavior of power electronic systems — Understand sources of leakage currents Identify dominating parasitics Inform/guide measurements to support modeling and analysis Predict the impact of new technologies (e.g., WBG devices) Evaluate methods to mitigate CM current-Control: switching strategies, prohibited states, interleaving-Component design: converter topologies, filters, packaging-System design: grounding & isolation, chokes, cancellation circuits.","PeriodicalId":227033,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS)","volume":"86 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130299287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MVDC grounding and common mode current control","authors":"J. Amy, N. Doerry","doi":"10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069261","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069261","url":null,"abstract":"The U.S. Navy is exploring the use of power electronics based Medium Voltage Direct Current (MVDC) power distribution systems to affordably provide power to advanced mission systems. The design of equipment and the system grounding scheme should be designed to limit common mode (CM) currents through the ship's hull. This paper presents a CM model of an MVDC power distribution system and makes recommendations for the design of rotating machines, power electronics, grounding systems, and MVDC bus interfaces to limit CM currents.","PeriodicalId":227033,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS)","volume":"143 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124183440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insulation design and evaluation via partial discharge (PD) test for power electronics application","authors":"Yue Xu, R. Burgos, D. Boroyevich","doi":"10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069312","url":null,"abstract":"Insulation design is important for medium voltage level, high power density power electronic equipment. This is especially true in order to achieve a high reliability and long lifetime, in conjunction with a reasonable insulation size and weight that is important for electric ship applications. Most of the weak points inside the solid insulation are located in the void or defect inside insulation, especially those near the field crowding area. An example of this is a self-made laminated bus. This paper will show how to model the actual structure and perform the electric field analysis, even with a single void. In order to reduce the stress for the insulation, several useful methods to decrease electric field crowding will be discussed. All these methods will be verified by FEA simulation. Then, a non-destructive partial discharge (PD) method to evaluate insulation will be introduced. The self-made laminated bus PD behavior under the line frequency sinusoidal and DC excitation will be captured. Later, a simple PCB coupon will be tested and its PD behavior under 60Hz sinusoidal and 60Hz unipolar square wave will be shown separately. These will somehow, demonstrate the difference between the insulation aging mechanism, especially under PWM-like excitation. However, deep understanding in how to evaluate and improve the insulation, especially as it applies to power electronics applications, needs to be explored in future work.","PeriodicalId":227033,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116733744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Hebner, A. Gattozzi, S. Strank, S. Pish, J. Herbst
{"title":"Electrical and thermal system considerations for MVDC superconducting distribution on navy ships","authors":"R. Hebner, A. Gattozzi, S. Strank, S. Pish, J. Herbst","doi":"10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069342","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ESTS.2017.8069342","url":null,"abstract":"The interest in using a superconducting (SC) distribution grid on a ship designed with a medium voltage dc (MVDC) system is a natural one, because superconductors (SCs) perform at their best under dc power. The potential advantages could be reduced losses, smaller cable plant size, and an electrically stiffer power bus. However, the use of SCs, does not eliminate losses completely and requires additional ancillary equipment. This paper provides an initial assessment of the potential benefits accrued from its adoption compared to any additional overhead, residual losses, and risk associated with a brand new shipboard system.","PeriodicalId":227033,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE Electric Ship Technologies Symposium (ESTS)","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127221304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}