High efficiency, compact, modular motor integrated drives

The HiCoMMID project develops and demonstrates an innovative system concept for cost competitive motor integrated electrical drives with ultra-high efficiency and a compact and modular design. In a broad power range, it addresses the rapidly growing global market for centrifugal pump speed controlling solutions forecasted to grow by double digit figures in the coming years. This is achieved by providing significant added customer value for pump OEMs and end-users: (a.) Energy efficient and robust speed-controlled pump powering meeting future regulation requirements, (b.) Compactness and ease-of-use creating simplified pump architecture and supply chain setup.

Work will focus on the development of new compact, low loss power electronics solutions suitable for integration in an electric motor environment and with special emphasis on obtaining economy of scale through modularization and solution scalability

Based on a partner consortium with strong market position, experience with motor integration from automotive and unique competencies within low loss power electronics and mechatronics packaging, the HiCoMMID project provides a motor integrated drive solution with a very attractive market perspective. A theoretic scaling of the HiCoMMID concept to all 34M today uncontrolled pumps would potentially reduce energy consumption and connected climate and environmental impacts by up to 18TWh/y.