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1 Power Electronics for Sustainable Growth by professor Frede Blaabjerg Aalborg University

2 Energy and Power Challenge The Modern Human Challenge: Water - few days Food - few weeks Energy - decades but necessary Land to live on? Others? 2

3 Energy and Power Challenge Main challenges in energy : Sustainable energy production (backbone, weather based) Energy efficiency Mobility Infrastructure Different initiatives : - EU Set-plan ( ) and beyond - Danish Climate Commision - Many other countries - Globally many initiatives 3

4 Energy and Power Challenge World potential Energy Map 4

5 Energy and Power Challenge Energy production Energy distribution Energy consumption Energy control COMMUNICATION PRIMARY FUEL 3 WIND TURBINE Energy Storages SOLAR CELLS REFRIGERATOR TELEVISION DC AC SOLAR ENERGY TRANSFORMER LIGHT HEAT LOADS Energy Storages POWER STATION TRANSFORMER FACTS/CUPS COMPEN - CHP SATOR MOTOR ROBOTICS PUMP INDUSTRY TRANSPORT TRANSPORT FUEL CELLS [ FUEL DC AC ac POWER SUPPLY ~ = dc COMBUSTION ENGINE 5

6 Power Electronics in Use 6

7 Energy Infrastructure/Smart Grid Development of Modern Power System Denmark is developing the future (Playground) 7

8 Energy Infrastructure/Smart Grid Coordinated and controlled electrical subsystem with Multiple distributed energy resource units Multiple consumers Interconnections at distribution voltage level Capable of grid independent and grid dispatchable interactive operations Source: RISØ SYSLAB 8

9 Energy Infrastructure/Smart Grid Active Networks Possible evolution of passive distribution networks. Enabling technologies: (1) Power electronics (2) New ICT 9

10 Energy Efficiency/Industry- Appliances Energy Consumption (dependent on global location) 1/3 electricity (60 % electrical motors) 1/3 heat 1/3 transport Issues of importance: Buildings (isolation, behaviour) New demands (e.g. cooling) Globalisation (production etc.) 10

11 Energy Efficiency/Industry-Appliances Problems / Demands DEMANDS FOR ASD Line interface Single/Three phase Harmonic Standards Regeneration EMI/RFI Line transients Unbalance Ride-through Frequency Grid 3 Field Bus Converter Control/Monitoring Control Methods Self-commisioning Application software Overload control Efficiency optimized Fault-detection Fault-handling Interface ASM Bus-structure Auto-configuration Panel setup Communication Status-information Shaft performance Speed range Torque-speed characteristic Dynamic response Sensor/sensorless Braking (flux) Flying start Price pr. kw decreases Weight pr. kw decreases More intelligence in drives (internet etc.) Global interconnection (90 V 380 V) Converter and motor build together Other motors are becoming an alternative Power Electronics in general the key for success ICT the system integrator for control 11

12 Renewable Generation Applications Green Power Inverter Power Electronics is a key technology - not the most expensive 12

13 Renewable Generation Important issues for power converter reliability and thereby security of supply efficiency cost volume power electronics enabling technology protection control active and reactive power ride-through and monitoring 13

14 The Danish Players power electronics The North Denmark Region Dantherm Power A/S IBA Systems Zense Seluxit Neogrid Migatronic Strong Industry The Central Denmark Region Dantherm Air Handling A/S DANTRAFO HORSENS A/S Develco A/S EKTOS A/S GRUNDFOS MANAGEMENT A/S Gåsdal Bygningsindustri A/S Kamstrup A/S KK-Group A/S Vestas Wind Power A/S Siemens Wind Power Bang & Olufsen The North Denmark Region The Central Denmark Region The Capital Region of Denmark Lithium Balance A/S Siemens A/S Topsil Semiconductor Materials A/S WindowMaster A/S Danfysik The Capital Region of Denmark Region of Southern Denmark Danfoss Power Electronics A/S Schneider Electric IT Denmark ApS Linak Lodam Axa Power Elektrolux Region of Southern Denmark Region Sealand Region Sealand Kalundborg Danfysik

15 The Danish Players power electronics The North Denmark Region Aalborg University The Department of Energy Technology The Department of Electronic Systems The Department of Development and Planning Department of Communication The Danish Building Research Institute (Sbi) The North Denmark Region Strong Universities The Central Denmark Region Aarhus University inano Computerscience Alexandra instituttet The Central Denmark Region The Capital Region of Denmark The Technical University of Denmark DTU Elektro DTU Fotonik DTU Informatics The Capital Region of Denmark Region of Southern Denmark South Denmark University Centre for Energy and Environmentally Efficient Technologies Region of Southern Denmark Region Sealand Region Sealand Roskilde University Department for Environment, Social and Spatial Change Risø DTU

16 The possibilities Solutions and potential for industry Challenges in technology Lower cost Lower material use/sustainability Reliability Efficiency Low operational and maintenance cost Intelligence and integrated design Key growth areas Appliances E-mobility Buildings Industry Renewable generation/ Smart Grid Communication Power Electronics & Automation - application of solid-state electronics for the control and conversion of electric power Core disciplines ICT - teleinfrastructure, mobile and software, green ICT Eco-design - More goods and services while using fewer ressources and creating less waste and pollution

17 Opportunities in Power Electronics Energy Efficiency and Electrical Power Generation - Basic research (material, chemistry, etc) - Energy storage - CO2 reduction in power production incl. more efficient power plants - More efficient cars/airplanes/ships - More reliable and predictable power/energy systems - Create a better interplay between energy sources - Develope Key-technologies (Power Electronics, ICT, Ecodesign) - Develope a 1-2 kw society on a long term - Energy efficient ICT 17

18 Aalborg University - DET Energy Technology Pon 101 Laboratory upgrade programme : mio Dkr 18

19 Aalborg University - DET Organisation Department of Energy Technology Power Systems Power Electronic Systems Electrical Machines Fluid Power Systems Fluid Mechanics and Combustion Thermal Energy systems Strategic Networks: EMSD EDS CEES NEED FACE ECPE VE-NET NIK-VE DUWET WEST VPP 40 Academic Staff 75 PhD 30 Guest Researchers 20 Research Assistants 15 Technician Multi-disciplinary research programmes Wind Turbine Systems Wave Energy Biomass PV Modern Power Systems Fuel cell Systems Automotive & Industrial Drives Efficient & Reliable PE Design Energy Harvesting / TEG Green Buildings Emergent Projects Lab. Facilities: Power electronics Systems Drive Systems Tests Hydraulic Power systems High Voltage DSpace Laser Systems Fuel Cell Systems Proto Type Facilities Biomass conversion facilities 19

20 Aalborg University - DET Educational programme BSc in Energy technology MSc in Power Electronics and Drives MSc in Wind Turbine Systems MSc in Mechatronics Ph.D programme Energy Technology (+ 50 in EE) Largest course portfolio globally (+ 30 courses annually) Industry-university activities Strong supervisor team

21 Aalborg University - DET Industry collaboration Industry focus System integration Business integration Innovative Product development Research and Development of reliable Power electronics (CORPE) Innovative platform: Research and development of Intelligent power electronics (IEPE) Fundamental technology Devices, and physics University focus 21

22 Aalborg University - DET CORPE (Center Of Reliable Power Electronics) To develop cheaper, more efficient and more reliable power electronic systems Cross-diciplinary research Budget: 95 mio. dkr Strategic Research Council : 40 mio dkr and Obel Foundation 7.5 mio dkr 22

23 Aalborg University - DET CORPE vision and mission R&D at three different levels System Converter Design Tools Component 23

24 Intelligent and Efficient Power Electronics (IEPE) New Research to position Denmark world-class in intelligent and efficient power electronics Total budget : 108 mio (HTF-platform) Duration : 5Y Four technology tracks Four demonstrators Three universities Four companies Aalborg University - DET

25 Aalborg University - DET Vestas Power Programme! PE 1 - High Power Density Converter for Large WT PhD Osman Senturk Started 1 July 2008 PE 2 -Control of Grid-Connected Converters for Large WT PhD Hernan Miranda Started 1 July 2008 power electronics converter technology and generic control features for large turbines in large wind power plants to meet high power density, efficiency and reliability targets 5 PhD PE 3 - Advanced Control of Grid Connected Converter for LWT PhD Ömer Göksu Started 15 Oct 2009 PE 4 - Modelling Life Time of Electrical Components and Systems in WT PhD Cristian Busca Started 1 Sep 2010 PE 5 - High Voltage Power Converter for Large Wind Turbine PhD Michal Sztykiel Started 1 Feb 2011 Slide 25 September 11, 2012

26 power systems to determine the control and operational properties required for wind power plants for optimal integration in the power system using AC or HVDC transmission 4 PhD Aalborg University - DET Vestas Power Programme! PS 1 - Wind Power Plant Control for HVDC Connection PhD Sanjay Chaudhary Started 1 July 2008 PS 2 - Wind Power Plant Control for AC Connection PhD Müfit Altin Started 15 Oct 2009 PS 3 - Power system oscillation damping with augmented Wind Power Plant PhD Andzrej Adamczyk Started 1 August 2009 PS 4 - Optimization of VSC-HVDC Transmission in WPP PhD Rodrigo da Silva Started 20 Oct 2009 energy storage to determine the most suitable storage technology to be used with wind power plants meeting the reliabiliy targets 1 PhD ES 2 - Storage System for Large WT Penetration PhD Maciej Swierczynski Started 1 August 2009 Slide 26 September 11, 2012

27 Aalborg University - DET Research Output Project : InLED (Intelligent LED) Duration: 3 years ( ) Budget: HTF-investering: 30 DKKm 15 DKKm

28 Aalborg University - DET Goal: New projector light source The goal of InLED project is to develop new technologies for LED based fixtures as substitutes for existing inefficient technologies. State of art 2008: New: Input Powercontrol LEDs Light beam Nano optik Output Grid Blue Ocean X X X X X X X X X Blue Ocean

29 Aalborg University - DET New LED : 2010 MAC 350 Entour (Martin Professional) 7 high power (50W each) white LEDs 8000 lm (~23 lm/w, 0.8 times Discharge lamp) Fixed number of colors using colorwheel Average lifetime: hours (3-8 times Discharge lamp)

30 Aalborg University - DET GREEN MAGNET The goal with GREEN MAGNETS is to develope a hybrid technology in magnets, which reduces the energy consumption with 75% or more. HTF project Duration: 3 Y Budget: 18 DKKm

31 Summary Power Electronics an enabling technology We are developing a power electronics based society Key technology for energy efficiency, renewable, automotive, ICT etc Many growth areas gives possibilities DK has strong industry tradition DK has strong universities scale at international level Research infrastructure being developed Initiate more collaborative projects Sharing research infrastructure

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