2153880
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Sbir Phase I: A compact, 3-level, high efficiency, 4-port, modular universal power conversion system with Internet of Things (IoT) using wide bandgap (WBG) devices - The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project focuses on developing a universal power conversion system that addresses the unmet needs of the fast-growing electrification and energy storage industries whether it is related to electric vehicles (EV), EV charging, EV charging infrastructure, grid storage, or electric boat applications.
The proposed modular and scalable power conversion system is based on the latest generation of power semiconductor devices, silicon carbide (SiC), and can be used across many applications extending over wide power and voltage ranges. The project aims at making the system extremely compact and achieving extremely high efficiencies, which cannot be achieved by silicon-based systems.
This modular system configuration can easily be adopted to develop medium voltage-based EV charging application which will be the future for the EV commercial semi trucking industry. Furthermore, due to modularity and scalability, system integration becomes easy and less time-consuming decreasing the cost and helping the adaptation of electrification.
This SBIR Phase I project proposes to develop a multi-input, multi-output modular, scalable, and highly compact wide bandgap-based, four-port universal power conversion system which can be applied to electric propulsion and other power conversion applications. Variants of this system are suitable in electric vehicle charging, grid-connected energy storage, distributed energy, and electric boat propulsion.
The intellectual merits of the proposed research and development work is the highly compact and efficient nature with multiple power ports supported by a high frequency transformer switching at hundreds of kilohertz resulting in an anticipated size reduction of 50 times, and a weight reduction of at least 5 times compared to existing technologies.
The proposed highly integrated, four port system is based on the combination of next generation wide bandgap gallium nitride and silicon carbide devices. Three ports of the four port system will include, the battery port, propulsion motor port/AC grid connection port and 12V-48 volt auxiliary port, realized by using SiC based 3-level power electronics building block (PEBB).
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
The proposed modular and scalable power conversion system is based on the latest generation of power semiconductor devices, silicon carbide (SiC), and can be used across many applications extending over wide power and voltage ranges. The project aims at making the system extremely compact and achieving extremely high efficiencies, which cannot be achieved by silicon-based systems.
This modular system configuration can easily be adopted to develop medium voltage-based EV charging application which will be the future for the EV commercial semi trucking industry. Furthermore, due to modularity and scalability, system integration becomes easy and less time-consuming decreasing the cost and helping the adaptation of electrification.
This SBIR Phase I project proposes to develop a multi-input, multi-output modular, scalable, and highly compact wide bandgap-based, four-port universal power conversion system which can be applied to electric propulsion and other power conversion applications. Variants of this system are suitable in electric vehicle charging, grid-connected energy storage, distributed energy, and electric boat propulsion.
The intellectual merits of the proposed research and development work is the highly compact and efficient nature with multiple power ports supported by a high frequency transformer switching at hundreds of kilohertz resulting in an anticipated size reduction of 50 times, and a weight reduction of at least 5 times compared to existing technologies.
The proposed highly integrated, four port system is based on the combination of next generation wide bandgap gallium nitride and silicon carbide devices. Three ports of the four port system will include, the battery port, propulsion motor port/AC grid connection port and 12V-48 volt auxiliary port, realized by using SiC based 3-level power electronics building block (PEBB).
This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
53222-2022
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Midwest Electric Propulsion Company (Mepco) was awarded
Project Grant 2153880
worth $255,920
from National Science Foundation in May 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Milwaukee Wisconsin United States.
The grant
has a duration of 1 year and
was awarded through assistance program 47.084 NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
SBIR Phase I:A compact, 3-level, high efficiency, 4-port, modular universal power conversion system with Internet of Things (IOT) using Wide Bandgap (WBG) devices
Abstract
The broader impact/commercial potential of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project focuses on developing a universal power conversion system that addresses the unmet needs of the fast-growing electrification and energy storage industries whether it is related to electric vehicles (EV), EV charging, EV charging infrastructure, grid storage, or electric boat applications. The proposed modular and scalable power conversion system is based on the latest generation of power semiconductor devices, silicon carbide (SiC), and can be used across many applications extending over wide power and voltage ranges. The project aims at making the system extremely compact and achieving extremely high efficiencies, which cannot be achieved by silicon-based systems. This modular system configuration can easily be adopted to develop medium voltage-based EV charging application which will be the future for the EV commercial semi trucking industry. Furthermore, due to modularity and scalability, system integration becomes easy and less time-consuming decreasing the cost and helping the adaptation of electrification._x000D__x000D_ This SBIR Phase I project proposes to develop a multi-input, multi-output modular, scalable, and highly compact wide bandgap-based, four-port universal power conversion system which can be applied to electric propulsion and other power conversion applications. Variants of this system are suitable in electric vehicle charging, grid-connected energy storage, distributed energy, and electric boat propulsion. The intellectual merits of the proposed research and development work is the highly compact and efficient nature with multiple power ports supported by a high frequency transformer switching at hundreds of kilohertz resulting in an anticipated size reduction of 50 times, and a weight reduction of at least 5 times compared to existing technologies. The proposed highly integrated, four port system is based on the combination of next generation wide bandgap gallium nitride and silicon carbide devices. Three ports of the four port system will include, the battery port, propulsion motor port/AC grid connection port and 12V-48 volt auxiliary port, realized by using SiC based 3-level power electronics building block (PEBB)._x000D_ _x000D_ This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Topic Code
EN
Solicitation Number
NSF 21-562
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 5/19/23
Period of Performance
5/15/23
Start Date
4/30/24
End Date
Funding Split
$255.9K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$255.9K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2153880
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Funding Office
491503 TRANSLATIONAL IMPACTS
Awardee UEI
RJ6CEAQZUL66
Awardee CAGE
8SGR8
Performance District
04
Senators
Tammy Baldwin
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
Representative
Gwen Moore
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Related Activities, National Science Foundation (049-0100) | General science and basic research | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $255,920 | 100% |
Modified: 5/19/23