| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/S76717/01 |
| Title: |
Equipment for the Sheffield Advanced Power Electronic Devices and Systems Laboratory |
| Principal Investigator: |
Johnson, Professor CM |
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Sheffield |
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Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
04 April 2004 |
Ends: |
03 July 2005 |
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128,613
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Describe the proposed research using (about 200) words geared to the non-specialist reader.Power electronic systems hold the key to potential global energy savings of $400 billion per annum with accompanying benefits to the environment. Through its research activities, the recently established Advanced Power Electronic Devices and Systems (APEDS) Laboratory at the University of Sheffield aims to promote the efficient conversion, delivery and utilisation of electrical energy in both established and new application areas. Target areas for the Laboratory include the introduction of power electronics into extreme environments, such as those encountered in aero-engineapplications, and the use of wide band-gap materials such as Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride in high voltage and high power-density applications. The proposal forms part of a coordinated portfolio of equipment funding associated with the establishment of the Laboratory totalling 510 k, including 350 k from Sheffield University (as part of SRIF2), 25 k from Rolls-Royce, 8.5 k from the Royal Academy of Engineering and 25 k from other EPSRC grants held by the investigator. Through the specific items of equipment requested in this proposal, the Laboratory will establish a capability for the electrical characterisation and reliability testing of power electronic devices and systems over the temperature range -70C to +400C and at reduced pressure. This capability will be of invaluable assistance in the development and assessment of power electronic systems for advanced aerospace, automotive and other extreme environment applications. Beneficiaries of the APEDS Laboratory will include research investigators and their collaborators who wish to evaluate power electronic devices and systems within hostile environments. It is an aim of the Laboratory to develop existing research links and establish new collaborative actvities with UK adademic institutions and industry through EPSRC/DTI funded research projects and through intiatives such as the Electronics IMRC.
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http://www.shef.ac.uk |