Thematics
- Interactions between power electronic circuits and rotating electrical machines as well as system optimization
- Time-efficient calculation of efficiency and loss maps
- Determination and optimization of operating variables, energy consumption, and heating in arbitrary operating cycles
- Innovative cooling methods for drives with extreme power density
- Wheel hub drives without mechanical brakes
- High lift for future transport aircraft
- Drive concepts for future electrified aircraft with maximum power density
- Hyper-high-speed for the electrified automotive drivetrain to achieve maximum range
Projects
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Beyond1kV - Battery electric drive systems for commercial vehicles with on-board supply voltages above 1 kV; sub-project: Dimensioning of power electronics and e-machineLed by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel MertensTeam:Year: 2023Duration: 01.10.2023 – 30.09.2026
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SE²A: Reliable, efficient and lightweight electric propulsion drive systems with distributed energy supplyLed by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Mertens, Prof Dr.-Ing. Bernd PonickTeam:Year: 2023Funding: DFGDuration: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2025
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Development of methods and models for maintenance strategies for hybrid-electric drivesLed by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Mertens, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd PonickTeam:Year: 2021Funding: BMWi über DLRDuration: 01.05.2021 – 30.04.2024
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Motor with high torque density and saturationLed by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd PonickTeam:Year: 2021Funding: FVA 800 IIDuration: 01.08.2021 – 31.12.2021
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SE²A: Electric Propulsion Drive Concepts for Future Electrified AircraftsLed by: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Axel Mertens, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd PonickTeam:Year: 2019Funding: DFGDuration: 31.01.2019 - 31.12.2022
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SE²A: Power Supply System for All Electric AircraftsLed by: Jun.-Prof. Dr. -Ing. Jens FriebeTeam:Year: 2019Funding: DFGDuration: 31.01.2019 - 31.12.2022
