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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

A magnet-less topology with great fault tolerant operation capability, switched reluctance machines can often meet requirements for aerospace and automotive applications. Earlier post.). Motor-CAD EMag modules are now available for the following motor types: Brushless Permanent Magnet motors (BPM). Induction motors (IM).

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AUGUST 10, 2018

Heat exchangers are critical to efficient thermal energy use in numerous industrial and everyday applications, including electricity generation, nuclear reactors, transportation, petrochemical plants, waste heat recovery, and much more. The colored dots represent the desired operating conditions of several different potential applications.

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MARCH 31, 2017

However, in real-world driving, fuel efficiency and emissions aftertreatment technologies interact with each other and also vary according to the vehicle application, its prevailing operating conditions and its mission. Current state-of-the-art heavy duty diesel engines are both highly efficient and offer low emissions.

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DECEMBER 14, 2017

ARPA-E seeks to support early-stage, but potentially transformational research in all areas of energy R&D, covering transportation and stationary applications. The critical question for applicants to consider in assessing potential impact is: “If it works, will it matter?”. turbines) specifically for transportation applications.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It started with David, the recently introduced 6-phase inverter, followed by the company’s newest innovation, the Quark electric motor that utilizes a novel torque/power-rich balance between radial (power-dense) and axial (torque-dense) flux topology dubbed Raxial Flux. I guess we’re trying to reach the edge of optimal in-betweeness.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

IXYS Corporation introduced a new range of IGBT (insulated-gate bipolar transistor) modules for high power applications. The new IXYS SIMBUS F module is an industry-standard outline optimized for IGBT phase leg configurations providing the highest current density available today.

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JULY 13, 2013

The new 750-volt products are suited for use in commercial vehicles and applications demanding very high output performance. To achieve optimal electromagnetic compatibility, BRUSA Elektronik AG developed the resonant SoftSwing topology which is already used in its 400-volt components. With a maximum output of 3.5 BSC628-12V.

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MAY 10, 2016

Compared to conventional silicon IGBT power modules, or even previous generations of SiC MOSFET modules, the new module will offer significantly higher power density for applications in which volume and weight are critical limitations.

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APRIL 6, 2017

Our work builds on previously established analyses that define requirements focused on optimization of fuel economy in typical MHEV and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV). Here, we consider new architectures and applications expected to emerge in MHEV-based vehicles over the next ten years. —Abdellahi et al. Abdellahi et al.

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MAY 11, 2017

TM4’s expertise and real-road experience will be instrumental in developing an optimized powertrain for plug-in transit buses. Developed for performance and durability, TM4 SUMO drive systems are optimized for medium- and heavy-duty electric and hybrid vehicles such as 6-18 meter buses, delivery trucks, shuttles, and tow tractors.

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OCTOBER 5, 2013

—Jon Powers, Manager, Advanced Engineering and Product Applications. As an example, a recent 3G optimization effort resulted in an full-vehicle weight reduction of 7.3% while improving roof roll-over crash performance and maintaining other stiffness design targets.

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MARCH 27, 2017

Study the network topology of global infrastructure and optimal data center deployment necessary for safe and reliable collection and distribution of large amounts of data, based on assumption of vehicle use cases. IoT (Internet of Things) networks and data centers. Next-generation communication technologies (5G, edge computing).

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MAY 10, 2012

International Rectifier introduced a new 600V automotive grade IGBT platform—COOLiRIGBT—for use in a wide range of fast switching applications for electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) including on-board DC-DC converters, motor drives, and battery chargers. The new Gen. With an extended temperature range of 175 ?C

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AUGUST 2, 2016

Simulation methodologies including topology and multi-disciplinary optimization studies were used extensively throughout the vehicle’s development to ensure an efficient use of material. Cadillac’s entry was one of twenty-one finalists that competed for the awards, winning its category for its strategic approach to weight reduction.

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AUGUST 7, 2015

This is a noteworthy example of taking aluminum to a high volume application. Immersive lattice topology optimization, strategic structural bulkhead placement, and multi-disciplinary loadcase optimization were used, along with expert interpretation of the results, to lead the design of the architecture structure.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

DMLS has demonstrated a number of benefits, as it can support the optimization of design and enable subsequent manufacture in low-volume production. Conventional design of the steel cast bracket (left) that was environmentally assessed against the corresponding topology-optimized design of the EOS titanium AM-made bracket (right).

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APRIL 4, 2019

Novel High-Power Density Non-Heavy Rare-Earth Motor Topologies for High Speed Traction Motors – High speed (>20,000rpm) electric motor operation creates material and structural challenges, and reducing motor size creates thermal challenges. Topic 4: Predictive Modeling Capabilities for the Co-Optimization of Fuels and Multi-Mode Engines ($3.5

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JANUARY 7, 2015

OPEN 2015 ( DOE-FOA-0001261 ) will support the development of potentially disruptive new technologies in all areas of energy research and development, for both transportation and stationary applications. The critical question for applicants to consider in assessing potential impact is: “If it works, will it matter?” Rather, ARPA?E

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

UTRC’s objective under this program was to develop a conformable modular tank concept based on topology-optimized structures, and state-of-the-art materials and manufacturing technologies. The design is optimal for lower pressure ANG applications, enabling thinner tank walls and resulting lower material costs.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

The demo, conducted in Deutsche Telekom’s 5G:haus lab based in Bonn, Germany, showed how different network slices can be created automatically in an optimized way on a shared RAN, Core and transport network. The controllers generate a series of specific data forwarding paths based on slice topology and service requirements.

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AUGUST 10, 2015

One of these, the Engineering Research Center for Power Optimization for Electro-Thermal Systems (POETS), aims to enhance or increase the electric power density available in tightly constrained mobile environments by changing the design. Design tools will be used to create optimal system-level and subsystem-level designs.

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JULY 12, 2016

Honda will continue expanding application of this technology to new models in the future. In the second generation, to optimize the EV range of the system, motor A was designed with a Ferrite magnet rotor while motor B was designed with an NdFeB magnet rotor. Earlier post.) Heavy rare earth-free magnets. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 14, 2022

IEEE CONTROL SYSTEMS AWARD Sponsor: IEEE Control Systems Society NAOMI EHRICH LEONARD Princeton “For contributions to applications and theory for control of nonlinear and multiagent systems.” Canada “For contributions to electromagnetic optimization and the modeling of high-frequency structures, circuits, and devices.” IEEE JAMES L.

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JULY 31, 2017

Simulation methodologies including topology optimization studies were used throughout the vehicle’s development to ensure a material efficient design. The combination of the two materials contribute to weight savings of 18.5 pounds per vehicle. Weight reduction is a key contributor to improved fuel economy.

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

bar depletion, and 298 K) than MOF-5—the currently best available for the natural gas storage application. Potential applications of MOFs include drug delivery, sensing, purification, catalysis, and gas storage. Since the linker, SBU, and topology can all vary, the chemical search space is nearly infinite.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

Developing Topology Optimization Tools that Enable Efficient Design of AM Cellular Structures. This project will develop robust software for design and optimization of AM structural designs based on cellular structures. AM of Biomedical Devices from Bioresorbable Metallic Alloys for Medical Applications. ANSYS, Inc.;

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. The first production solution combines an efficient, water-cooled induction motor with an integrated inverter.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

At that level of efficiency, TE materials become useful in practical applications such as waste heat recovery in vehicles, Kaviany noted. Filling the skutterudite voids with the right material can dramatically reduce the thermal conductivity, and optimize the thermoelectric properties. Earlier post.). 105.265901. Chapter 34.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

3D nanoscale-sculptured surfaces consist nearly entirely of stable native oxide covered grains and thus resemble most stable mechanical and chemical surfaces/interfaces in addition to the nearly optimal topology for interlocking structures to other materials. The researchers have so far applied for four patents for the process.

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MAY 11, 2009

Based on route information—which could in a production setting be integrated with a commercial navigation system—the Sentience vehicle will calculate and follow an optimal driving strategy. In track based tests, the EAD strategy alone has demonstrated fuel savings of between 5 and 24%t depending upon traffic conditions and route topology.

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Cyclonatix, Inc is developing an industrial-sized motor/controller to operate with either DC or AC power sources, for applications in electric vehicles, solar-powered pumps, HVAC&R, gas compressors, and other commercial and industrial machines which require high efficiency, variable speed/torque, and low cost. Innovasion Labs PINC, Inc.

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MARCH 8, 2010

The drive system of the EDAG concept consists of two Protean Electric (the spun-off automotive drive/generator applications business of PML Flightlink) wheel hub motors mounted in a double wishbone rear axle. In this way, optimal solutions can be applied to vehicle and component characteristics, production costs and weight.

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MARCH 23, 2019

Heat exchangers are critical to efficient thermal energy use in a variety of applications, including electricity generation, nuclear reactors, transportation, petrochemical plants, waste heat recovery, and many more. These systems have applicability in high-efficiency fossil energy, concentrating solar power, and small modular nuclear energy.

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APRIL 17, 2018

This multi-mode strategy can automatically switch to a genetic-algorithm-optimized strategy under specific driving conditions. a)multi-mode energy management strategy and (b) power train system topology. Research done so far on energy management falls mainly into rule-based and optimization-based approaches, the researchers said.

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MAY 17, 2020

a developer of gallium nitride (GaN) devices for automotive high-voltage applications, are partnering to develop an EV inverter based on GaN semiconductor technology. This optimization is important for the inverter design and manufacturing in order to minimize the required paralleling and to optimize the inverter cost.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

In order to better handle the data for improved surround-sound and immersive-audio applications, new standards have been developed recently. Or the “location” can simply be assigned depending on the person’s position in the grid typical of Zoom and other videoconferencing applications. A word about these standards.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

As a follow on to our most successful, productive line of supercomputers, the Cray XC30 is the realization of our Adaptive Supercomputing vision and will provide researchers, scientists and engineers with a system that can adapt to fit their most demanding applications.

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