| Overvoltage Surge Protection System for Distributed Energy Resources |
- iMOV is a dynamic system capable of achieving voltage surge clamping within 20% of the system’s nominal voltage. This effectively provides protection for highly sensitive semiconductors present in DER-associated power converters.
- This system is built upon a metal oxide varistors (MOV) foundation, whose material composition inherently allows rapid device connection of 500 picoseconds for quicker response times.
- iMOV uses integrated microprocessors and sensors in a cloud-based architecture that provides protection against cyberattacks, reduces system cost, and allows system and power grid monitoring.
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9190 |
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| Parametric Resonance Approach for Efficient, Versatile Acoustic Power Transfer for Implantable/Wearable Devices, Sensing, and Communications |
- New class of transducers utilizes parametric resonance to convert acoustic energy from an ultrasonic source to a sustained electrical signal.
- Technology powers implantable biomedical devices, small wearable sensors, and other wireless charging applications.
- Simple yet robust generation of stable electromechanical frequency combs is also possible in both air and liquid environments using a capacitive micro-resonator array.
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7635, 9075 |
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| Customizable Smart Charging Solution for Electric Vehicles in Residential Areas |
- This customizable smart charger uses algorithms and a hardware prototype to control electric vehicle charging and optimize benefits to consumers and power grid operators.
- Consumers can charge according to their preference (e.g., minimize cost, maximize carbon-free energy usage, minimize charging time, or minimize battery degradation).
- The smart charger selects charging profiles that delay charging to avoid excessive loads on the power grid.
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8980 |
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| Quantitative, Performance-Driven Framework for Optimal Desalination Architectures and Energy Subsystems |
- Incorporate and simultaneously compare attributes of multiple types of both desalting systems and energy subsystems for optimal system architectures
- Assess parameters that impact overall cost to discover complete architectures that would not have been discoverable using traditional methods.
- Focus on renewable energy subsystems such as solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, and others to create complete desalination architectures that are cleaner and more water efficient than their conventional counterparts.
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9055 |
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| Lightweight, Versatile Cryogenic Conductors |
- Lithium exhibits lower atomic mass, higher power density, and lower losses under cryogenic conditions
- Conductors such as lithium become even more power-dense at lower temperatures, exhibiting improved electrical performance
- Cladding with copper enables lithium to be drawn using standard wire-drawing techniques and tools
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8729 |
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