Integrated motor drives: state of the art and future trends

Abebe, Robert; Vakil, Gaurang; Lo Calzo, Giovanni; Cox, Thomas; Lambert, Simon; Johnson, Christopher Mark; Gerada, C.; Mecrow, Barrie

Abstract

With increased need for high power density, high efficiency and high temperature capabilities in aerospace and automotive applications, integrated motor drives (IMD) offers a potential solution. However, close physical integration of the converter and the machine may also lead to an increase in components temperature. This requires careful mechanical, structural and thermal analysis; and design of the IMD system. This study reviews existing IMD technologies and their thermal effects on the IMD system. The effects of the power electronics position on the IMD system and its respective thermal management concepts are also investigated. The challenges faced in designing and manufacturing of an IMD along with the mechanical and structural impacts of close physical integration is also discussed and potential solutions are provided. Potential converter topologies for an IMD like the matrix converter, two-level bridge, three-level neutral point clamped and multiphase full bridge converters are also reviewed. Wide band gap devices like silicon carbide and gallium nitride and their packaging in power modules for IMDs are also discussed. Power modules components and packaging technologies are also presented.

Citation

Abebe, R., Vakil, G., Lo Calzo, G., Cox, T., Lambert, S., Johnson, C. M., Gerada, C., & Mecrow, B. (2016). Integrated motor drives: state of the art and future trends. IET Electric Power Applications, 10(8), 757-771. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2015.0506

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 12, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Apr 4, 2016
• Publication Date: Sep 15, 2016
• Deposit Date: Apr 22, 2016
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 22, 2016
• Journal: IET Electric Power Applications
• Print ISSN: 1751-8660
• Electronic ISSN: 1751-8679
• Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 10
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 757-771
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2015.0506
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/802532
• Publisher URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7564613?arnumber=7564613
• Contract Date: Apr 22, 2016