Abstract:
An electrical accumulator arrangement includes a plurality of energy storage modules having source and return leads. The source lead of a first energy storage module is connected to the return lead of a second energy storage module. The return lead of the first energy storage module is electrically isolated from the source lead of the second energy storage module to pulse voltage across rails of a multi-level direct current power bus.
Abstract:
A hybrid energy storage module includes a bus lead and two or more high-power modules connectable to the bus lead. A controller is operably connected to a first of the high-power modules and a second of the high-power module. The controller has a pulse mode, where the first high-power module is connected to the bus lead. The controller also has an extended mode, where both the first high-power module and the second high-power module are connected to the bus lead.
Abstract:
A power electronics convertor is disclosed which includes a hermetically sealed housing, a dielectric cooling fluid contained in the housing, and a bank of capacitive elements disposed within the housing and submerged in the cooling fluid, wherein each capacitive element is wound about a hollow aluminum core forming an open interior region within the center of the capacitive element that is dimensioned and configured to optimize heat transfer between the capacitive element and the cooling fluid and reduce thermal stress in the capacitor.