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Completed TRL 5 (started at 3, targeting 5)
The OSU and Raytheon Technology team will create and demonstrate a modular DC-Energy Router that not only can function as a power flow controller but also as an intelligent circuit breaker, thus realizing interconnections and power flow optimizations between multiple lunar surface power systems. During the project, the team will focus on energy routing and system stability enhancement, over current and fault current limiting, digital twin and model-predictive control, sensor placement optimization for system reliability, and concept validations with a 120 V, 10 kW prototype.
This project will provide a modular and flexible solution for control, protection and interoperability. Additionally, the project will enable fuel saving and reliability improvement, with a reduction in fault energy and collateral damage. The planned digital twin, the high power density prototype and hardware platform will enable many future research
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