Evaluation of Semiconductor Losses in Cryogenic DC-DC Converters

Jia, Chunrong; Forsyth, A.J.

doi:10.1109/ipemc.2006.4778204

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“…Two papers give a general overview of the topic [29][30]. A further publication [31] describes the design of a cryogenic power electronic fed DC motor and the paper [32] illustrates a loss evaluation of a cryogenic DC/DC-converter. Also, strategies to improve the performance of cryogenic power electronics are given in article [33].…”

Section: A State Of the Art Of Cryogenic Semiconductor Research And F...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Cryogenically-Cooled Power Electronics for Long-Distance Aircraft

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New aerodynamic aircraft concepts enable the storage of volumetric liquid hydrogen (LH 2 ). Additionally, the low temperatures of LH 2 allow technologies such as the superconductivity of electrical components. An increased power density of the onboard wiring harness and the electrical machine can be expected. Nevertheless, the power electronic drive inverter has to deliver high power and high switching frequencies (f PWM s) under challenging conditions. Therefore, knowledge of the electric behaviour of different semiconductor materials under cryogenic temperatures is essential to answer the question: "Are modern power electronics a technology enabler or a system bottleneck?" This publication shows a comprehensive novelty study for cryogenic power electronics based on experimental-driven semiconductor investigations, mission profile-based considerations, requirement analyses of superconducting electrical machines, and studies of the cooling concepts. All aspects are discussed within one interdisciplinary publication. A cryogenic system cannot be considered without a feasible cooling concept. Different semiconductor structures based on various materials (silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)) are evaluated for their suitability. The collected data and the literature review draw a technology feasibility studies supported by detailed cooling system analyses and superconducting electrical machine requirements. The power demand and high f PWM lead to a SiC non-cryogenic inverter approach. Due to the detailed cooling system assessment, a loss reduction is achieved by optimising the junction temperature (T J ) under various load cases (LCs) out of the mission profile.INDEX TERMS Long-distance aircraft, fuel cell, liquid hydrogen, cryogenic cooler design, high temperature superconductivity, cryogenic electrical power supply system, cryogenic power electronics, experimental semiconductor comparison, cryogenic inverter design ACRONYMS

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Section: A State Of the Art Of Cryogenic Semiconductor Research And F...mentioning

confidence: 99%