Title :
A rotating contactless power transfer system for space applications
Author :
Carpita, Mauro ; De Vivo, Michael ; Gavin, S. ; Bommottet, Daniel
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Appl. Sci. of Western Switzerland, Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
Abstract :
In this paper, a rotating contactless power transfer system achieving 200W for space application is presented. Both transformer and electronics designs are presented. A proof-of-concept prototype, making use of components with space grade equivalent has been build and tested.
Keywords :
equivalent circuits; inductive power transmission; power transformers; space vehicle electronics; electronics designs; power 200 W; proof-of-concept prototype; rotating contactless power transfer system; space applications; space grade equivalent; transformer designs; Ferrites; Flyback transformers; Inductance; Power transformers; Topology; Voltage control; Voltage measurement; contactless power transfer; rotating transformer; space; splipring;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion (SPEEDAM), 2014 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Ischia
DOI :
10.1109/SPEEDAM.2014.6872051
