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P. Bauer

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A modular approach to high-precision current amplifiers benefits lithography machines by reducing size and increasing efficiency. This research proposes two promising controller structures for a modular topology: a parallel controller structure and a cascaded controller structure ...
The integration of renewable energy resources has seen a marked increase in recent decades, driven by the need to address the growing severity of the global energy crisis. Distributed generators, which incorporate renewable energy sources alongside energy storage systems, present ...
The future power grid must accommodate large-scale integration of variable renewable energy sources. Power electronic (PE)-based components, e.g. onverters, will play an essential role in the operation of the power system. However, the harmonics and transients generated by these ...

Reliability of Modular Multilevel Converters

Impact of Redundancy, Modularity, and Reconfigurability

This thesis focuses on advancing modular multilevel converters' (MMCs') reliability and fault tolerance. MMC is a popular converter in high-power applications due to its scalability, efficiency, and modular design. Despite their advantages, MMCs are susceptible to reliability iss ...
The integration of renewable energy sources and heating electrification strategies in households is an unavoidable component of the energy transition. Unfortunately, the pace at which such integration occurs has proven challenging for the distribution system operators. On the one ...
AC power transformers are one of the most sophisticated technologies in electrical engineering. However, they have some drawbacks facing volume-sensitive or weight-sensitive applications and energy conversion situations. The solid-state transformer is a promising power electronic ...
This thesis investigates the optimal sizing and siting of energy storage systems (ESS) within a distribution grid, focusing on the provision of ancillary services and the intelligent power control of flexible loads, including electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps (HPs), and renewab ...
Drones -- small (or not so small) remotely controlled flying devices -- are seeing rapidly increasing use in many fields of application and human activities ranging from recreation, competitive sports, last-mile logistics, espionage, exploration, to media production, and even war ...

Mobile EV Charging

Design, Optimization and Evaluation of Battery-Integrated Robots to Improve Electric Mobility

This thesis explores the development of mobile charging systems, which could significantly ease the challenges associated with current electric vehicle charging methods. The purpose of this thesis is to develop an autonomous system to fulfil estimated charging demand on a typical ...
As society advances, the demand for sophisticated motor technologies grows. In particular, high-precision modular servo systems have become indispensable in addressing complex real-life challenges, ranging from automation in manufacturing to precision control in robotics. The GEM ...
The electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced significant expansion in recent years, underscoring the pressing need for advanced EV charging infrastructures. In addition to conductive charging, wireless EV charging has proven to be a promising charging solution as it provides ...
One of the main technical challenges in the energy transition is the seamless integration of renewable energies into the grid ensuring, among others, system stability and acceptable power quality levels. This thesis explores the effect that voltage imbalance has on the small-sign ...
The integration of wind and solar energy through power electronic converters has introduced new challenges to High Voltage (HV) equipment in the electrical power system. Switchgear, cables, and transformers are now subject to higher dV/dt stress and complex wave shapes due to sol ...
Electric vehicle (EV) charging plays a crucial role in paving the way for zero-emission vehicle markets, which require massive installations of EV chargers. However, that causes degraded power quality of the power grid, which may lead to non-compliance issues. To prepare for mass ...

Orchestrating Mass Deployment of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids

A Systematic Framework for Advancing EV Smart Charging

This thesis aims to construct a systematic framework for integrating Electric Vehicles (EVs) into Low Voltage (LV) distribution grids. The ultimate goal is to develop a multi-functional, flexible and reliable smart charging (SC) algorithm enabling EV mass deployment in LV distrib ...
In the last decade, the market for Electric Vehicles (EV) has expanded at an unprecedented rate. Concurrently, there has been a surge in the demand for public Direct Current (DC) EV charging stations. To accommodate a diverse array of EVs, these charging stations are required to ...
Aviation is a growing industry responsible for over 2% of the energy-related CO2 emissions in 2021. To achieve the 'Net Zero Emission by 2050 scenario', the aviation industry is turning towards modern propulsion technologies that reduce carbon and NOx emissions. Research is takin ...
To utilize electronic power converters for water electrolysis in industrial electrical networks, reliable testing methods are required to ensure safe control operation as malfunctions can instigate hydrogen explosion and fierce electrical hazards. In this thesis, Digital Twin mod ...

Feasibility of Bipolar DC Grids on Ships

An Insight into Quantitative Benefits

Global average temperatures are setting new records compared to the previous decade, primarily due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases such as CO2. The growth potential in emerging economies worsens the current global situation. These CO2 emissions are n ...