FLAGCHIP - Flagship advanced solutions for Condition and Health monitoring In Power electronics

Projektbeschreibung

FLAGCHIP is a 42-month Horizon Research and Innovation Action funded by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) under the Horizon Europe Program.
The project is implemented by a competitive consortium of 11 partners, from 8 different countries (Spain, Norway, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Greece, Cyprus and Switzerland), with a strong research group collaborating with key stakeholders that include industrial players such as manufacturers.
FLAGCHIP will validate wide band-gap (WBG) and ultra wide band-gap (UWBG) semiconductor technologies and their integration into more compact and cost-effective power modules, combining these developments with upgraded condition and health monitoring of power electronic components.
FLAGCHIP's approaches will be demonstrated through AC/DC and DC/DC applications in France (DC/DC MVDC Converter) and Norway (AC/DC Offshore Wind Turbine and Substation Converter).
As a result, FLAGCHIP will enhance the efficiency of Power Electronics components, facilitating the creation of new generation inverters, converters and other power equipment for the energy sector.
The Electronics Integration Laboratory at UAS Kempten is collaborating with INSA Lyon on developing an experimental power module that incorporates innovative approaches. This project combines modern technologies in electronic design, thermal management, sensor integration, and system architecture to create an innovative solution for future power electronics applications.

The key contributions of UAS Kempten are:

Innovative cooling and isolation concept
Development and validation of a novel integrated cooling solution for power semiconductors using dielectric cooling fluids to ensure efficient heat dissipation. Moreover the dielectric fluid is used as replacement for silicone gel inside the module.

Integration of sensors for health monitoring
Sensors for condition monitoring are integrated into the power semiconductors to detect malfunctions early and enable preventive actions.

Development of a comprehensive concept for a converter
The focus is on designing a system where multiple series-connected power semiconductors work together optimally to ensure efficient and reliable power electronics.