Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Empowering Consumers |
Safety-Critical Electric Drives
Expertise in the design and control of novel , power-dense multi-phase electric drives for safety-critical applications , including rail transportation , electric vehicles , marine propulsion drives and aerospace . |
Competitive Advantage • Novel five-phase generator technology using fractional-slot , concentrated-wound electric machines – provides best-in-class power density for permanent magnet machines
• Drives that incorporate novel multi-phase designs for enhanced torque production , smooth ripple-free torque , and fault tolerance
Impact • More efficient , safer transport solutions
Successful Applications • Open winding multi-phase drive system for fault tolerance
Capabilities and Facilities |
More Information Professor John Fletcher
School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
T : + 61 2 9385 6007
E : john . fletcher @ unsw . edu . au
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• Four-quadrant dynamometer |
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• Bi-directional grid simulators |
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• High-speed load machines |
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• Medium-voltage testing |
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