Power Transfer Devices

The group's unique capabilities in this area relate to particular technologies focused on achieving high-power density systems. Research and development (R&D) activities include controls and implementation of conventional hydraulic actuators with size down to the microscale. Other R&D projects include unique use of novel materials, such as piezoelectric, magneto-rheological fluids, and nano-scale colloidal ferrofluids, and the development of corresponding controls methodologies.

Sample of the Group's Projects/Technologies

Ferrofluid Field Induced Flow

Smart Cooling for Electric Motors

Technology Fact Sheets

Mesofluidic Actuation / PDF format

Magnetocaloric Cooling of Electric Machines / PDF format

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