Challenge: Test and analyze the functionality of liquid-cooled conductors under high-current bussing
Summary: When electrical current passes through any material, heat generates the material's resistance, limiting the material's current handling capacity. To circumvent this issue, the material may be cooled through liquid to dissipate the heat.
This project presents the development of a liquid-cooled conductor test bench designed to evaluate the impact of water cooling on high-current electrical operations.
By simulating high-current conditions, data collected from thermocouples, flow-rate sensors, and a DC shunt are analyzed to assess how effective liquid cooling is in maintaining optimal temperatures. Key metrics, including thermal efficiency and electrical resistance, were analyzed to understand the correlation between cooling efficacy and current handling capacity.
Course/Client: Green Hydrogen Startup
Completion Date: August 2023
Skills: High Voltage Electronics, Thermal Management, Fluid Analysis, Heat Transfer, Thermal and Fluid Sensor DAQ Setup, Excel Analysis, Plumbing, Brazing, Milling, Mechanical Design, FEA, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems
