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STATEMENT OF WORK

Project Title:

Motor Control and Power Conversion Technologies Using FLEXMOD

Contractor:

Advanced Energy
909 Capability Drive
Suite 2100
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 857-9000

Program Area:

Energy Conversion Sciences

Partners:

Raser Technologies, Inc.
Washington State University Energy Program

Project Description:

The objectives of the EERC's project are to develop estimates for the gas content and CO₂ storage capacity of lignite coals in the Fort Union Group of the North Dakota and Montana portions of the Williston Basin and to determine the potential for application of CO₂-based ECBM in those coals.

Management Plan

The unique nature of STAC requires that projects be supported by multiple State entities, and to the extent necessary any other entity. As indicated in the STAC Agreement, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate the execution of work under the Contract, incorporated by reference hereto. Contractor, in conjunction with the other State entities, and to the extent necessary any other entity, shall conduct the project in accordance with the Management Plan –  described below.

Administration

As principal contractor, Advanced Energy will handle the majority of the management of this project.  Advanced Energy will execute the contract with STAC/NASEO as well as any and all subcontracts necessary to complete the project.

For the duration of the project, Ken Dulaney, P.E., will serve as the point of contact for technical and procedural questions. Ken will be responsible for ensuring that all contractors perform their tasks as promised and at the proposed budget.  Ken will also be responsible for completing all project reports including the final report.

Administration of contracts and billing will be completed by Advanced Energy staff members.  Maggy Inman, Vice President of Administration, will oversee contracts and legal issues related to the contract.  Patricia McDonald, will manage purchasing, billings, and accounting.  Patricia will also be responsible for verifying that cost share and matching funds are obtained appropriately and reported under the contract.

Task 1: Systems Engineering

In this task, the systems engineering and design team leader will refine the Target Objectives and Goals.  The objectives and goals will then be expanded to a systems concept and expanded requirements for the detailed design of the motors.  This task will be completed during the first month after contract award.

Task 2: Electrical Design

The electrical design engineer will operate from the design concept and allocated requirements to put together a conceptual design for each motor and the Flexmod controller to meet the electrical performance objectives.  The mechanical design shall be of sufficient detail to support modeling and simulation of motor and controller performance.  This task will start after Task 1 and will be completed during the second and third month after contract award.

Task 3: Mechanical Design

The mechanical engineer will operate from the design concept and electrical design detail to develop a conceptual design of the mechanical details for each motor and the Flexmod controller that meets the mechanical performance objectives.  The mechanical design shall be of sufficient detail to support modeling and simulation of motor and controller performance. This task will start after Task 1 and will be refined as increasing levels of electrical design information are obtained. This task will be complete at the end of the fourth month after contract award.

Task 4: Analysis and Modeling

The systems engineer and supporting designers and analysts will input the design detail (as models) into two and three dimensional simulation programs.  The simulations will be performed and iterated with minor adjustments to the design details and modes of those details to determine the estimate of most likely performance for each motor type.  This task will be completed during the fifth and sixth months after contract award.

Task 5: Fabricate Engineering Test Units

Raser technicians and small manufacturing firms will fabricate the detail parts needed for assembly into test only motors and the Flexmod controller.  Assembly of the test units will be performed by Raser engineers and technicians.  The test unit will be evaluated at the bench test level to verify integrity and readiness for testing at an independent test facility.  This task will be completed during the seventh, eighth, and ninth months.

Task 6: Test Engineering Prototypes

The test unit will be shipped to an independent test facility, Advanced Energy.  The testing will be conducted by engineers and technicians from Advanced Energy with inputs from the Raser™ systems and test engineers.  It would be desirable for cognizant Government personnel to witness and participate in the test process.  Test data will be generated by Advanced Energy and provided to Raser for detailed analysis and summary reporting.  Preparation of lab equipment and personnel will begin early in the contract with testing conducted in the ninth and tenth months.

New motor/drive technologies are stretching the envelope of speed and torque performance.  Conventional motor test dynamometers are unable to span the ranges of high torque at low speed and low torque at high speeds produced by these drive systems.  Eddy Current dynamometers with specially designed high-speed, low-inertia rotors provide the broadest speed/torque operating envelope currently available.  With special low friction gimbal mounting and unconventional air/water cooling techniques, these dynamometers can span the full operating range of these new motor/drive technologies.

Task 7: Test Data Analysis and Report

The detailed test data will be assessed and plots and reports prepared to report the results of the test program.  The results will be compared with simulation predictions and differences explored and explained, as necessary.

Task 8: Publish and Promote Results

The results of this program will be published with the assistance of the Washington State University Energy Program, which is the contract for the DOE's technology hotlines.  Additionally, results from this program will be presented at one of the major electric drive conferences such as the EDTA that normally takes place in September and is attended by all major auto manufacturers as well as many niche vehicle manufacturers and vendors.

Project Tasks, Status, and Deliverables

Last Updated: 10/24/06