A Top-Side Cooled Package to Best Dissipate Heat
In recent years, semiconductor manufacturers have developed power component packages which use a different thermal management approach - instead of placing the thermal pad on the bottom of a device pointing towards the PCB, the exposed metal pad is placed on the top side of the device.
Automotive Component Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Thermal Management Researchers, Thermal Systems Engineers
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Improved SiC-based high voltage drive control
In this document it details the work carried out in the HEFT project with regards to the objective of improving SiC-based drive control to reduce powertrain losses and improve EV range. The following issues will be covered:
Automotive Component Suppliers, Automotive Engineers, Automotive Industry, Charging Infrastructure Providers, Electric Powertrain Researchers, Thermal Management Researchers
Driving Range, E-Volve Cluster, Energy Efficiency, HEFT, High Voltage Components, Powertrain, Thermal Management System
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Lab Testing and Validation of the Thermal Management System
This document reports on the laboratory testing of the Thermal Management System (TMS) for a 150 kW High-Power Converter (HPC). Two prototype heatsinks, one made of copper and the other of aluminium, were tested.
Automotive Component Manufacturers, Automotive Designers, Automotive Manufacturers, Environmental and Energy Efficiency Experts, Thermal Management Researchers, Thermal Systems Engineers
Computational Fluid Dynamics, E-Volve Cluster, Heatsink Design, Power Converters, RHODaS, Thermal Management System
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Modular, high-efficient and cost-oriented 800V powertrain architecture
Climate change has created an increased need for innovation in various sectors, including the automotive industry. Many corporations are striving to fulfil this need by developing and producing electric cars. However, the production process remains inefficient and environmentally harmful.
Automotive Engineers, Battery Technology Developers, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Powertrain Designers, Renewable Energy Advocates, Thermal Management Researchers, Transportation Regulators
Battery Electric Vehicles, E-Volve Cluster, Electromagnetic Performance, Energy Efficiency, EV Charging Solutions, HEFT, High Power Density, Powertrain Systems, Thermal Management System
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Simulation models of the High-Scape vehicles, PE systems and components
Automotive Engineers, Automotive Industry Policymakers, Control System Designers, Electric Vehicle Manufacturers, Power Electronics Researchers, Simulation and Modelling Professionals, Thermal Management Researchers
Battery Electric Vehicles, E-Volve Cluster, HIGHSCAPE, In-Wheel Motors, Power Electronics, Simulation and Modelling, Thermal Management System, Vehicle Dynamics
System specifications and requirements for electric and electronic system including thermal management system
This deliverable provides updated specifications and requirements for the electrical, electronic, and thermal management subsystems of the RHODaS powertrain, building on those previously defined.
Automotive Component Manufacturers, Electric Vehicle Researchers, Electrical Engineering Researchers, Power Electronics Researchers
E-Volve Cluster, Electric Powertrain, Gallium Nitride, Integrated Motor Drive, Power Converters, RHODaS, Semiconductors, Silicon Carbide, Thermal Management System
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Thermal Management System Strategies, Modelling and Simulation
This report provides a comprehensive overview of thermal management system strategies, modeling, and simulation within the RHODaS project.
Automotive R&D Teams, Control System Designers, HVAC Automotive Professionals, Researchers in Thermal Management, Simulation and Modelling Professionals, Thermal Systems Engineers
Computational Fluid Dynamics, COMSOL Multiphysics, Cooling Systems, E-Volve Cluster, Finite Element Analysis, Heatsink Design, RHODaS, Thermal Interface, Thermal Management System
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