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PRogram for ISolation Manufacturing in Europe (PRISME)

Project description

High voltage safety for electric vehicles

Electric vehicles use high voltage in their systems. Advanced isolation is needed to protect operators and hardware. A form of isolation depends on polymer materials that separate the high and low voltage. However, new advanced methods are requested to achieve isolation in high voltage (HV) and make electrical devices safer. The EU-funded PRISME project will provide electric vehicles with isolation up to 2000V. To do so, it is critical to understand polymers and their electrical analysis mechanisms. The project is developing an advanced technology that includes meliorating insulating polymer stacks, new polymer nanocomposites and a new proof methodology. A deep understanding of failure mechanisms will allow the development of advanced isolation materials for high voltage applications.

Objective

In the world of high voltages, isolation is needed to protect people and hardware. To enable the revolution in sustainable transport high voltage isolation for electric vehicles is critical. One form of isolation relies on polymer materials to separate the high and low voltage sides. The objective of PRISME is to enable safer devices operating at high voltage (HV) by providing isolation up to 2000V. A fundamental understanding of polymers and their electrical breakdown mechanisms is vital for the development of the next generation polymer materials for improved HV reliability performance. The innovative technologies to be developed by this project include improved insulating polymer stacks, new materials based on nanocomposites and a new test methodology. The long-term safe operation of the isolators is essential to meet international safety standards. However, testing the reliability of isolators requires novel methods for accelerated testing to predict reliability of isolation performance. The accelerated aging test will fast-track the learning cycles for the evaluation of isolation materials. A deeper physical understanding of the failure mechanisms will enable the development of next generation isolation materials to achieve the high working voltages. PRISME will allow the fellow to enhance cutting-edge research acumen and strengthening of international visibility ensuring that the fellowship will promptly result in a high level continuing two-way transfer of knowledge.

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ANALOG DEVICES INTERNATIONAL UNLIMITED COMPANY
Net EU contribution
€ 196 590,72
Address
BAY F1 RAHEEN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
V94N4V2 Limerick
Ireland

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Region
Ireland Southern Mid-West
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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Total cost
€ 196 590,72