POWRE: Development of a MCT Based Solid State DC Switch and Circuit Breaker

9753160 Shireen 必须开发智能配电系统以在许多应用中切换、保护和管理电力分配。 任何配电系统中的关键元件是断路器。 一个固态，MOS控制的晶闸管（MCT）断路器将被调查，这承诺较低的传导损耗和较高的工作温度比传统的设备，从而实现更有效的固态开关。 该补助金为PI提供了通过建立设备齐全的研究生电力电子实验室来加强休斯顿大学电力电子和电力转换计划的机会，并作为一个可见的榜样，吸引和提高年轻女性的保留率在电力电子领域。 ***

9753160 Shireen Intelligent power distribution systems must be developed to switch, protect and manage the distribution of power in a number of applications. A key element in any power distribution system is the circuit breaker. A solid state, MOS-Controlled Thyristor (MCT) circuit breaker will be investigated, which promises lower conduction losses and higher operating temperatures than traditional devices, thereby enabling more efficient solid state switching. This grant provides the PI with opportunity to strengthen the Power Electronics and Power Conversion program at the University of Houston by establishing a well equipped graduate power electronics laboratory, and to serve as a visible role model, attracting and improving retention rates of young women in the power electronics field. ***