MotorTransformer device functioning as a Motor or an Isolation Transformer, and Integrated Powertrain System (IPS) for Electric Vehicle (EV). IPS includes a Matrix Converter to bidirectionally convert grid low frequencies (50/60 Hz) into MotorTransformer high frequency (several kHz), enabling MotorTransformer operation at the same frequency and power, in both functionalities, utilizing the same conducting and magnetic materials. IPS operates in two modes: Driving and Vehicle to Grid (V2G). Driving mode: IPS propels the EV with regenerative braking, with the MotorTransformer field coils connected like a poly-phase Motor with rotating magnetic field. V2G mode: ISP fast charges and discharges the EV Battery directly from/to the grid. The MotorTransformer, as a poly-phase Isolation Transformer, comprises primary and secondary windings formed by field coil sets electrically isolated, and coupled with an alternating magnetic field. Controlling a variable reluctance rotor position enables maximum peak power tracking, in both functionalities, with low harmonic distortion.

A planar drive system comprises a stator and a rotor. The stator comprises a plurality of energizable stator conductors. The rotor comprises a magnet device having at least one rotor magnet. A magnetic interaction can be produced between energized stator conductors of the stator and the magnet device in order to drive the rotor. The stator is configured to carry out energization of the stator conductors so that an alternating magnetic field can be generated via the energized stator conductors. The rotor comprises at least one rotor coil in which an alternating voltage can be induced due to the alternating magnetic field. The planar drive system is configured to transmit data from the rotor to the stator, and the rotor is configured to temporarily load the at least one rotor coil to temporarily cause increased current consumption of the energized stator conductors of the stator.

A planar drive system comprises a stator and a rotor. The stator comprises a plurality of energizable stator conductors. The rotor comprises a magnet device having at least one rotor magnet. A magnetic interaction can be produced between energized stator conductors of the stator and the magnet device in order to drive the rotor. The stator is configured to carry out energization of the stator conductors so that an alternating magnetic field can be generated via the energized stator conductors. The rotor comprises at least one rotor coil in which an alternating voltage can be induced due to the alternating magnetic field. The planar drive system is configured to transmit data from the rotor to the stator, and the rotor is configured to temporarily load the at least one rotor coil to temporarily cause increased current consumption of the energized stator conductors of the stator.

An exemplary power conditioning method and system are disclosed using a power converter in combination with a diode bridge rectifier and a series transformer in which the power converter is configured to inject VARs to a high-speed rotating machine to compensate for the machine reactance. By injecting VARs into the machine using the power converter through the series transformer, the power converter can be fractionally rated, in terms of power rating, to a lower power rating which would otherwise have to be higher due to the reactance requirements due to its high-frequency input. And additionally, because of the lower power rating, the transformer can be beneficially rated for the corresponding power level of the machine. The operation of the diode bridge rectifier and a transformer does not add to the complexity of the control of the system or that of the power converter.

An exemplary power conditioning method and system are disclosed using a power converter in combination with a diode bridge rectifier and a series transformer in which the power converter is configured to inject VARs to a high-speed rotating machine to compensate for the machine reactance. By injecting VARs into the machine using the power converter through the series transformer, the power converter can be fractionally rated, in terms of power rating, to a lower power rating which would otherwise have to be higher due to the reactance requirements due to its high-frequency input. And additionally, because of the lower power rating, the transformer can be beneficially rated for the corresponding power level of the machine. The operation of the diode bridge rectifier and a transformer does not add to the complexity of the control of the system or that of the power converter.

There is provided a hybrid electric aircraft propulsion system and method for operating same. The method comprises providing, to a first electric motor and a second electric motor, alternating current (AC) electric power from a generator, the generator receiving rotational power from a thermal engine, providing, to the first electric motor and the second electric motor, AC electric power from at least one motor inverter, the at least one motor inverter configured to convert DC electric power from a DC power source into AC electric power, and selectively driving the first and second electric motors from the generator, the at least one motor inverter, or a combination thereof, wherein the first electric motor drives a first rotating propulsor and the second electric motor drives a second rotating propulsor.

There is provided a hybrid electric aircraft propulsion system and method for operating same. The method comprises providing, to a first electric motor and a second electric motor, alternating current (AC) electric power from a generator, the generator receiving rotational power from a thermal engine, providing, to the first electric motor and the second electric motor, AC electric power from at least one motor inverter, the at least one motor inverter configured to convert DC electric power from a DC power source into AC electric power, and selectively driving the first and second electric motors from the generator, the at least one motor inverter, or a combination thereof, wherein the first electric motor drives a first rotating propulsor and the second electric motor drives a second rotating propulsor.

An electrical power system 10, comprising: a rotary electrical machine 12 configured to output AC; a diode-bridge rectifier 13 having an AC input connected to the electrical machine 12 and a DC output (DC+, DC); an active filter circuit 14 comprising a plurality of power semiconductor switches 141.sub.L-H, 142.sub.L-H connected in a bridge configuration between first and second output terminals 14.sub.out, the first and second output terminals 14.sub.out connected to the DC output (DC+, DC) of the diode-bridge rectifier 13; and a controller 15 configured to control a switching operation of the plurality of power semiconductor switches 141.sub.L-H, 142.sub.L-H of the 10 active filter circuit 14 to control an output voltage V.sub.filt across the first and second output terminals 14.sub.out of the active filter circuit 14.

An electrical power system 10, comprising: a rotary electrical machine 12 configured to output AC; a diode-bridge rectifier 13 having an AC input connected to the electrical machine 12 and a DC output (DC+, DC); an active filter circuit 14 comprising a plurality of power semiconductor switches 141.sub.L-H, 142.sub.L-H connected in a bridge configuration between first and second output terminals 14.sub.out, the first and second output terminals 14.sub.out connected to the DC output (DC+, DC) of the diode-bridge rectifier 13; and a controller 15 configured to control a switching operation of the plurality of power semiconductor switches 141.sub.L-H, 142.sub.L-H of the 10 active filter circuit 14 to control an output voltage V.sub.filt across the first and second output terminals 14.sub.out of the active filter circuit 14.

A grid-independent micro-combined heat and power system supplies heat and electricity to a building or a small number of buildings and can operate completely independently of a central-type electrical power grid. The system includes a variable speed liquid-cooled engine and a liquid-cooled generator that is configured to output an electrical supply of between approximately between 0.5 kW and 40 kW, a coolant loop, and a water circuit. The coolant loop heats a liquid using claimed heat from the genset to heat water that can be utilized as a domestic hot water source for cooking or cleaning or for a hot water source for heating. The speed of the engine may be controlled to control the output of the genset to meet prevailing electrical loads. The system may be part of a microgrid incorporating several such systems that are in electrical communication with one another and that collectively supply electrical power and heat to from a few buildings to about one hundred buildings.