Become a strategic partner for the industrialisation and commercialisation
of this innovation through an operating licence.
CTAF
New multi-source, modular powertrain structure offering high power levels
Investment: 160k€
Scope: Transport
Scientific field(s): Ecotechnology and Energy - Mechanical Engineering
Institution(s): CNRS - CentraleSupélec - Université Paris-Saclay - ENS Paris-Saclay - ENS Rennes - CY Cergy Paris Université - CNAM - UGE - Centrale Lyon - INSA Lyon - Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 - Sorbonne Université
Development: Technology to be marketed
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Concept demonstrated in the laboratory at 1 kW
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Two families of patents
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Team of six researchers
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Enabling an industrial partner to co-develop a project that addresses current challenges
USE CASES
Air transport, heavy goods vehicles, railways and motor vehicles can all benefit from this technology. Used in generator mode, it could also find a place in the renewable energy sector.
APPLICATIONS
The CTAF concept offers an innovative, multi-source, modular powertrain structure designed to deliver high mechanical power from a low-voltage supply (≈50 V for 100 kW) without compromising efficiency.
ADVANTAGES
There are many advantages to a low-voltage multi-source power supply for each element of the chain:
- For the battery, it facilitates battery control and increases safety during handling.
- For the inverter, size and weight are reduced. Conduction and switching losses are also lower.
- For the electric machine, insulation breakdown is prevented, increasing the motor’s service life.
- Finally, splitting the power supply improves the system’s resilience in the event of a component failure.