Battery Integrated Modular Multifunction Converter

A modular battery integrated converter with a variety of uses.

Solution

The converter has a single stage topology that can easily be configured for AC or DC grids. The modular battery integrated approach provides improved battery control for maximum energy utilization and extended lifetime.

Benefits

•  Improved management of battery modules

•  A single module of the converter produces high quality waveforms

•  Additional modules can increase the storage capacity, voltage, and current ratings of the converter

•  Improved battery control

•  Extended lifetime

Applications

This innovation would be especially useful for large scale energy needs, such as renewable energy storage. Commercial applications include grid energy storage, battery integrated EV drive train, wind power, energy storage at EV charging stations, microgrids, nanogrids, and photovoltaic farms. 

Contact

Questions about this technology including licensing availability can be directed to:

Alan Edwards, MA, JD
Manager, Technology Transfer Services
(435) 797-2328 alan.edwards@usu.edu


USU ID C17016

Inventors 

Baljit Riar, Ph.D., Computer & Electrical Engineering

Regan Zane, Ph.D., Computer & Electrical Engineering

Prasanth Thummala, Ph.D., Computer & Electrical Engineering

Weilun Warren Chen, Ph.D., Computer & Electrical Engineering

Muhammad Muneeb Ur Rehman, Ph.D., Computer & Electrical Engineering

Development Stage


TRL 4 

Patent Status


U.S. Patent No. 10,742,127