Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Storage Technologies |
High-Current , High- Conversion-Ratio DC-
DC Converter for Super-
Capacitors
The design of an optimised bi-directional DC-DC converter capable of charging and discharging super-capacitor banks . |
Competitive Advantage • A class-leading , unique converter in a cost-effective design , with both digital and analogue control , that provides high-efficiency and high-reliability
Impact • Improves the efficiency of energy management systems
• Makes energy recovery economically viable in CDI water treatment systems
Successful Applications • A customised high-current DC-DC converter for capacitive deionisation technology to treat underground brackish water
Capabilities and Facilities |
Our Collaborators • Instrument Works
• Goldwind
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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• High-bandwidth , high-current probes |
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• High-bandwidth , high-resolution oscilloscope |
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• Real-time hardware-in-the-loop simulation platform |
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• Power device analyser |
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