Development and Validation of Control and Management Concepts for Modular Power Converter Systems with a Focus on Interfaces, Visualization, and Technical Networking
Since July 1, 2024, TUIT GmbH has been receiving a grant from the Thüringer Aufbaubank (TAB). The funded project is co-financed by the Free State of Thuringia using funds from the European Social Fund (ESF) Plus.
Under the “FTI-Thüringen PERSONEN” program, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and research institutions in Thuringia are supported in attracting and retaining highly qualified personnel for research, development, and innovation. This funding helps strengthen the competitiveness of Thuringia’s economy and implement innovative projects.
As part of the “FTI-Thuringia PERSONEN” funding program, Martin Suberski is leading the project “Development and Validation of Control and Regulation Concepts for Modular Power Converter Systems with a Focus on Interfaces, Visualization, and Technical Networking.” Thanks to his doctoral degree and the project experience he has gained, he will be able to model and evaluate future project processes and optimize them using new insights.
About the Project
As part of the project, Martin Suberski is working on the development and validation of control and regulation concepts for modular, parallel-cascaded power converter systems. These systems play a central role in modern power electronics and enable applications such as voltage stabilization in DC grids and the emulation of electrical machines. A particular focus is on the technical implementation and development of interface and visualization solutions that enable seamless integration and monitoring of these systems.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Analysis and modeling of power converter systems: The first step involves investigating and modeling power converter architectures to improve their performance.
- Development of new control algorithms: The goal is to develop efficient algorithms and simulate them on a modular control platform.
- Creation of visualization solutions: Real-time visualization of process data on a flexible GUI ensures user-friendly monitoring and control.
- Interface development: Integration into industrial systems is enabled by flexible interface solutions that can be adapted to specific customer needs.
- Validation and experimental implementation: The developed concepts are tested in real-world applications to confirm the effectiveness of the control concepts.
Benefits and Objectives
Through its work on this project, TUIT GmbH aims to significantly improve the efficiency, adaptability, and performance of modular power converter systems. The newly developed solutions enable a flexible interface architecture and comprehensive visualization tailored specifically to customer needs. The project supports the expansion of our product portfolio, promotes competitiveness, and lays the foundation for “mass customization”—the individual adaptation of our solutions to specific industrial requirements.
The modular platform is based on an FPGA system that facilitates the application-specific use of peripheral components. This not only expands our market opportunities but also strengthens our role as a provider of innovative technologies. In addition, the project helps improve customer loyalty by providing customized and user-friendly solutions that address specific requirements.
Outlook
With the development of advanced interface and visualization technologies, the project has the potential to gain national significance. Successful implementations will serve as reference projects and showcase TUIT GmbH’s innovative strength on a national level. We are already receiving inquiries from companies that have expressed interest in the developments and would like to test the solutions. This demand underscores the project’s relevance and potential to contribute to technological advancement and the creation of new, highly skilled jobs. The integration of these technologies into industrial practice will help improve efficiency and transparency in production and set new standards in power electronics.
