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Testing Centre for Energy Conversion and Storage
Area of expertise:
Scientific research and development, construction, experimental work of a cognitive and applied nature in the field of power electronic systems particularly in the field of:
- semiconductor power converters,
- microprocessor-based control and control systems
Development of custom converter devices and development of prototype devices and technology solutions in the field of power electronics for:
- power systems,
- electromobility,
- smart-grid and microgrid systems,
- special power systems,
- laboratory tests on traction converters, energy storage
We specialise in:
- complex research, design and development of power electronic power converters,
- development of custom, prototype semiconductor devices for high-power converters and technology solutions in the field of power electronics,
- development of microprocessor-based control and adjustment systems.
Area of expertise:
Scientific research, construction, experimental work of a cognitive and applied nature in the field of:
- electricity storage systems,
- battery and supercapacitor energy storage technologies,
- construction and configuration of energy storage facilities,
- safeguards and electronic energy balancing systems
Development of custom layouts and development of prototype equipment and technology solutions in the area:
- specialised electricity conversion systems,
- two-way power systems,
- integration of energy storage with RES and the electricity grid,
- smart storage systems in consumer power engineering,
We specialise in the development of prototypes for custom energy storage that work with RES and with the electricity grid, as well as smart energy storage systems.
Areas of expertise:
Scientific research and development, construction, experimental work of a cognitive and applied nature in the field of power electronic systems particularly in the field of:
- smart-grid infrastructure,
- electricity management systems,
- microprocessor-based control and regulation systems.
Development of custom converter devices and development of prototype devices and technology solutions in the field of power electronics for:
- renewable energy sources (oze),
- smart-grid systems,
- microgrid systems,
- municipal services.
We specialise in:
- design of power electronic devices for power conversion,
- design of control systems and algorithms for the above mentioned equipment.
Area of expertise:
Comprehensive research, construction, experimental work of a cognitive and applied nature in the field of power electronic systems particularly in the field of:
- semiconductor power converters based on switching circuits built with SiC and GaN technology,
- microprocessor-based high-frequency control and regulation systems,
- construction of high-frequency power electronic systems.
Development of custom converter devices and development of prototype devices and solutions based on:
- SiC technology,
- GaN technology,
We specialise in:
- design of power electronic devices in SiC and GaN technology (isolated, non-isolated) for operation in AC networks (3-phase and 1-phase) and energy storage,
- PCB circuit design,
- programming of microprocessor-based DSP controllers,
- 3D modelling of power electronic devices,
- construction of industrial communication interfaces,
- design of passive elements,
Testing Centre for Electromobility and Intelligent Transport
Services:
- conversion of internal combustion vehicles into electric or electric-hydrogen powered, using commercially available components,
- integration of EVs and FCEVs,
- design and programming of electronic circuits,
- diagnostics and configuration of power electronic and electronic components of EVs and FCEVs,
- design and programming of electric vehicle charging systems,
- commissioning and diagnostics of EVs and FCEVs,
- implementation and validation of system solutions on EVs and FCEVs,
- implementation of the EV and FCEV master controller algorithms,
- designing the system architecture of electric vehicles,
- reverse engineering for EVs and FCEVs,
- design of vehicle body components conforming to type approval regulations,
- design and programming of HMI systems for EVs and FCEVs.
Services:
- track conductance measurements,
- MPB system (measurement of stray currents),
- P4 for static rail inverters,
- operation of tramway electronics,
- DC area network return line diagnostics.
We specialise in:
- return lines DC-powered rail transport,
- developing the prerequisites for a system for the ongoing assessment of the technical condition of the return line, including the track bed, using available electrical data from the operation of the facility
Services:
- design and prototyping of power electronic components for zero-emission vehicles
- design and prototyping of wireless charging systems
- design and prototyping of electric drive systems for EVs
- design and prototyping of converters for RES
- design and prototyping of generators for RES
- integration of on-board power and propulsion components for electric vehicles
- design and prototyping of drive inverters for classic three-phase and multi-phase machines
- design of mechanical structures
SERVICES:
- modelling and simulation of electrical and power electronic systems
- development of control algorithms for electrical and power electronic systems
- systems simulation in a real-time simulator (HIL)
- software development for embedded systems and components
- electricity flow and storage systems software
- development of computer applications for Linux and Windows
- development of web applications
- creation of remote data acquisition systems
- creation and management of databases
- control of power electronic converters (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC)
- programming of HMI add-on panels, PLCs, Raspberry PI microcomputers
- creation of custom AI solutions based on neural networks
- programming of DSP processors and FPGAs
Testing Centre for Power Systems
We are engaged in carrying out complex scientific, development, construction and technology work of a cognitive and applied nature in the field of:
- switchgear and distribution gear,
- high and low voltage AC and DC equipment and appliances,
- large-current systems used in industry and power generation,
- power grid security technology,
- high and medium voltage AC and DC technologies,
- carrying out work on the development of test methods for test systems for switchgear and controlgear,
- carrying out work on the development of test methods for safety systems for electricity network components,
- carrying out basic, analytical and design work on switchgear and controlgear,
We specialise in the area of:
- Design and testing of switchgear;
- design and testing of switchgear apparatus;
- numerical calculations of the electromagnetic field and temperature distribution in switchgear,
- testing of low-voltage SPD surge arresters for AC and DC networks,
- testing of surge arresters for AC and DC networks and railway applications,
- testing of VLD voltage limiters
Our focus is on the development of technologies for the power industry and in particular switchgear and protection equipment. The group designs and tests electrical equipment such as contactors, disconnectors, circuit breakers and short-circuit switches. It also carries out numerical calculations of the electromagnetic field and temperature distribution in switchgear. Moreover, GSE activities include: testing of low-voltage SPD surge arresters for AC and DC systems; testing of surge arresters for AC and DC systems and railway applications, testing of VLD surge arresters
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Testing Centre for Hydrogen Technologies
- advising on the operation, reliability and safety of hydrogen system components
- optimisation of investment and operating costs of hydrogen systems
- advising entrepreneurs on the feasibility of hydrogen technologies
- consultancy and choice of technologies for the use of gaseous, liquid and solid hydrogen storage facilities
- assessment of the safety, risks and benefits of working with water-absorbing materials
- analysis of the current needs of enterprises for the application of hydrogen technologies
- numerical simulations of the functioning of hydrogen infrastructure elements
- energy efficiency audit for the hydrogen system
- tests on hydrogen gas containers with different capacities and operating pressures
- exploring the feasibility of scaling up hydrogen storage and transport solutions
- leakage testing of hydrogen gas containers
- hydrogen compression technology assessment, integration of compressors into hydrogen production and storage systems
- selection of new and modification of existing electrode base materials
- testing and analysis of electrolyser stack operation
- testing and analysis of the operation of PEM fuel cells
- microscopic and macroscopic tests (corrosion centres, fatigue deposits)
- corrosion tests
- Design of composite tank components: liner, spigots, overwrap
- dissemination activities, press materials, comments for web portals
- organisation of workshops
- organisation of technology demonstrations
- training in the use of hydrogen infrastructure, emergency scenarios and the elimination of consequences of accidents
Testing Centre for Electrotechnical Materials
We specialise in:
- selection of raw material composition and processing technology for multi-component materials based on chemo- and thermosetting resins, elastomers and thermoplastics
- manufacture of wire and prototype heating elements and electrical insulating products
- testing and optimisation of power insulators
We are developing in the area of:
- defining new, single- and multi-component, materials with potential applications in the hydrogen economy,
- evaluation of existing materials on the market and their manufacturing technologies for applicability to hydrogen-powered equipment and systems,
- identifying principles for the use of materials in structures using hydrogen,
- analysing processes in materials and structures exposed to hydrogen.
This is particularly true for materials used in compressed hydrogen tanks and in devices that use electrochemical reactions to generate or burn hydrogen. Ultimately, the activities mentioned will be carried out on an experimental basis and using computer simulations with commercial software as well as independently developed software.
In addition to that, we offer support for tasks outside the hydrogen field, where various types of computer simulations are expected to be carried out, as well as tasks constituting strength assessments of structures subjected to various types of mechanical loading.
Area of expertise:
- functional materials design (materials engineering)
- modelling of fundamental processes, phase/energy/chemical transformations, etc.
- developing technologies for the production of innovative materials for energy storage and conversion.
We undertake a range of works in the area of materials dedicated to energy generation and storage processes such as PCM (phase change materials), TEM (thermoelectric materials), semiconductors (e.g. wide-break, low- and high-temperature superconductors) semiconductor-based nanocomposites, ion-electron conductors.
We specialise in:
- electro-insulating ceramics (high alumina, soapstone, cordierite),
- heating materials,
- mineral fibres for thermal insulation and sound attenuation applications,
- dielectric materials obtained by the sol-gel method,
- surface discharge and electrical strength of dielectrics,
- alternatives to SF6,
- ceramic proppants for use in hydraulic fracturing processes,
- natural hydroxyapatite,
- bioceramics, bioplastics, biomimetics,
- fly ash vitrification,
- deactivation of micro-organisms from aqueous solutions using pulsed electric fields,
- eco-efficient electro-insulating coatings with nano-fillers,
- electrical insulating coatings with increased bonding strength for use in motors for EVs or high-speed drives for household appliances.
