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A Cryogenically Cooled Power Converter/Inverter Prototype

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Defense 		Branch:
Air Force 		Award ID:
32344 		Program Year/Program:
1996 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
32344 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR
64 Jackson Road Devens, MA 01434 1434
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 1996
Title: A Cryogenically Cooled Power Converter/Inverter Prototype
Agency / Branch: DOD / USAF
Contract: N/A
Award Amount: $80,000.00
 

Abstract:

Demonstration of a cryogenically cooled electronic power converter/inverter exhibiting a throughput power of at least 50 kW is proposed. The demonstration topology may be utilized as a variable amplitude variable frequency dc-to-ac inverter, or as a polyphase ac-to-dc rectifier. Operation of the prototype is to be at a temperature of 77 degrees K utilizing liquid nitrogen as a coolant. The project seeks not only to demonstrate the operation of a cryogenically cooled converter, but also to address key technical issues in the optimization of such power electronics modules for full-scale installed systems utilized in airborne and ground-based airborne support. ASC has demonstrated a 100kW CryoPower*TM inverter using commercial power electronic devices. The functional requirements and specifications for commercial devices are less severe than those for defense power systems. We will provide the Air Force with a 50kW CryoPower converter/inverter designed to Air Force requirements.

Principal Investigator:

Dr Calman Gold
5088364200

Business Contact:

Small Business Information at Submission:

American Superconductor Corp
Two Technology Drive Westborough, MA 01581

EIN/Tax ID: 042959321
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No