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Area Engineering
Advanced 1MHz Power Planar transformer modelling for motorsport
Thesis in external company
keywords MODELLING OF HIGH-FREQUENCY TRANSFORMERS
Reference persons IUSTIN RADU BOJOI
Research Groups PEIC - Power Electronics Innovation center
Description The target of the thesis is to build a complete 3D design flow for a power planar transformer for motorsport applications (F1, FE, WEC and others).
The design of a planar transformer will start with the analytical magnetic sizing.
This initial step provides a preliminary design framework, utilizing MATLAB/Excel tools for precise calculations of the transformer's operational points.
Following the magnetic sizing, Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations are conducted using Ansys (Maxwell and 3QD software). These simulations offer deeper insights into the electromagnetic and thermal behaviours of the transformer, enabling the identification and optimization of critical design parameters like core and copper losses, and the evaluation of the transformer's efficiency under various load conditions.
Additionally, FEM simulations are used in estimating parasitic elements, which are crucial for accurately predicting the transformer’s performance in the high-frequency range.
Also topology studies, with several transformers in replacement of a bigger one, can be considered.
The thesis activity will be carried out in collaboration with the R&D department of the Marelli Motorsport with and expected duration of 6-9 months.
See also marelli_masterthesis_1.pdf https://www.peic.polito.it/education/call_for_theses/available_topics/thesis_in_a_company/advanced_1mhz_power_planar_transformer_modelling_for_motorsport_applications
Required skills Requirements
• Basic knowledge of power electronics converters principles and topologies
• Background on power electronics components
• Good knowledge of MATLAB and FEM concept
• Basic knowledge of analog circuit design
• Analytical skills
Deadline 31/01/2025
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