Drives WP4: Enhanced Functionality and system integration University of Manchester – Tom Feehally University of Bristol – Dan Salt System integration Electrical drives at system level (single converter, multiple machines etc.) Exploit outputs from WP1, WP2, WP3 at systems level Enhanced functionality Promoting further penetration of drives in existing applications and identifying new markets

Project Plans & Objectives System integration: Develop thermal / electrical / mechanical behavioural models of drive components Build library of drive modelling tools Drive level optimisation, integrating subcomponents System level optimisation studies based on multiple coupled drives Hardware-in-the-loop demonstrator

Project Plans & Objectives Enhanced functionality: Explore materials, technologies for high temperature drive operation (>200 o C) Increasing power density at low ambient temperatures Potential new markets at high ambient temperatures (>300 o C) Proof-of-concept testing and technology demonstrators

Potential Outcomes & Exploitation Plans Increased drive performance and enhanced reliability based on optimal component integration Reduced cost / design time for multi-drive systems Increased drive power density Opening up new commercial opportunities for drives at higher ambient temperatures

Input from the PE Community Engagement with industry to understand their needs and requirements Interaction with other themes