High power high efficiency industrial battery charging technologies

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Dr. Eberle and his research team at UBC will work with industry partner, Delta-Q Technologies of Burnaby, BC to collaboratively develop next generation novel efficient high power AC-DC rectifier circuits for industrial battery charging applications. The new battery charging technologies developed will enable growth and Canadian leadership in a new product category featuring high power chargers with kW output power ratings in the lift truck, aerial work platform, floor care machine, utility vehicle, power sports, neighborhood electric vehicle and automotive electric vehicle markets.In order to meet power density and efficiency metrics at output charging powers at and greater than 3.3 kW for industrial applications, high efficiency lossless switching techniques will be investigated by Dr. Eberle's UBC research team. Lossless switching techniques will enable a future generation of industrial battery charging products featuring high efficiency to benefit the environment, coupled with high power density to minimize the size and weight of the future battery charging products.The project supports internationally recognized innovative research and technology development and student training in the areas of high efficiency and high power AC-DC power factor correction circuits, therefore enhancing Canada's international reputation in this area. The project will provide direct and significant benefits to graduate student researchers who will be trained at the Delta-Q research facilities where they will gain highly specialized and nationally sought after skills in power electronics design. The project also targets and benefits Government of Canada priorities including Canada's Electric Vehicle Roadmap and Canada's Science and Technology Strategy.