This diploma thesis deals with the possibility of using a concentrated winding in an induction motor and the use of copper bars in a rotor cage. The first part of the thesis explains the basic theoretical knowledge of the operation and principle of the induction machine. In this theoretical part we will learn what is actually a concentrated winding and how it is placed on the stator. The second part is focused on the analytical design of the machine with classical distributed winding and with concentrated winding. The third theoretical part is an introduction to the issue of influencing the motor harmonics. The last final part of the thesis shows differences in operational properties of designed machines.

Vývoj nových materiálů pro součásti v moderních technologiích vystavené extrémním podmínkám má v současné době rostoucí význam. Děje se tak v důsledku neustále se zvyšujících požadavků průmyslových odvětví na lepší konstrukční vlastnosti nosných materiálů. Ve světle těchto faktů si tato studie klade za cíl posoudit nové složení slitin s vysokou entropií, které se vyznačují vysokým aplikačním potenciálem pro kritické aplikace. Slitiny jsou připravovány práškovou metalurgií, t.j. kombinací mechanického legování a slinování v pevné fázi. Pro účely srovnávaní vlastností jsou vybrané kompozice vyrobeny také tradičními metalurgickými metodami v roztaveném stavu, jako je vakuové indukční tavení a následné lití nebo vakuové obloukové tavení. Prášková metalurgie umožňuje postupný vývoj kompozitů s kovovou matricí (MMC) prostřednictvím přípravy oxidicky zpevněných HEA slitin. To je možné díky inherentním in-situ reakcím během procesu výroby. Když se naopak zvolí výrobní postup z taveniny, připravený kovový materiál vykazuje velké rozdíly v mikrostrukturách a souvisejících vlastnostech, v porovnání se stejným materiálem vyrobeným práškovou cestou (PM). Vyrobené práškové a tavené materiály jsou detailně charakterizovány s ohledem na komplexní vyhodnocení vlivu různých metod zpracování. Práce se zejména orientuje na mikrostrukturní charakteristiky materiálů a jejich mechanické vlastnosti, včetně vlivu tepelného zpracování na fázové transformaci a mikrostrukturní stabilitu připravených materiálů.

This work investigates the Fresnel-lens-based solar concentrator-receiver system in a multi-perspective manner to design, test and fabricate this concentrator with high-efficiency photon and heat outputs and a minimized effect of chromatic aberrations. First, a MATLAB®-incorporated algorithm optimizes both the flat-spot and the curved lens designs via a statistical ray-tracing methodology of the incident light, considering all of its incidence parameters. The target is to maximize the solar ray intensity on the receiver's aperture, and therefore, achieve the highest possible focal flux. The algorithm outputs prismatic and dimensional geometries of the Fresnel-lens concentrator, which are simulated by COMSOL® Multiphysics to validate the design. For the second part, a novel genetically-themed hierarchical algorithm (GTHA) has been investigated to design Fresnel-lens solar concentrators that match with the distinct energy input and spatial geometry of various thermal applications. Basic heat transfer analysis of each application decides its solar energy requirement. The GTHA incorporated in MATLAB® optimizes the concentrator characteristics to secure this energy demand, balancing a minimized geometry and a maximized efficiency. Two experimental applications were selected from literature to validate the optimization process, a solar welding system for H13 steel plates and a solar Stirling engine with an aluminum-cavity receiver attached to the heater section. In each case, a flat Fresnel-lens with a spot focus was algorithmically designed to supply the desired solar heat, and then a computer simulation of the optimized lens was conducted showing great comparability to the original experimental results. Thirdly, the prismatic geometry of the Fresnel lens was further optimized through a statistical approach that incorporates laws of light refraction and trigonometry. The proposed design produces high focal irradiance that is more suitable for thermal applications. The motivation was to enhance the tolerability of a flat Fresnel-lens concentrator to tracking errors, without the use of secondary optics or sophisticated, and normally costly, meticulous tracking equipment. A comparative simulation analysis was conducted for two case studies from literature, each with a different design method. Fresnel lenses optimized by this work enhanced the concentration acceptance product (CAP) significantly, compared to that in literature. Then, this work introduced an innovative code-based, detailed, and deterministic geometrical approach, which couples the optimization of the Fresnel lens primary optical element (POE) and the dome-shaped secondary optical element (SOE). The objective was to maximize the concentration acceptance product, while using the minimum SOE and receiver geometries at a given f-number and incidence angle (also referred to as the tracking error angle). The laws of polychromatic light refraction along with trigonometry and spherical geometry were utilized to optimize the POE grooves, SOE radius, receiver size, and SOE–receiver spacing. Two literature case studies were analyzed to verify this work's optimization, and the equivalent POEs designed by this work, with optimized SOEs, showed a significant enhancement in the CAP values compared to that of literature. Lastly, four methods for prototyping the Fresnel lens were discussed and experimentally tested; 3D printing, acrylic resin casting, direct CNC machining in acrylic and hot embossing. Once tested, the methods of CNC machining and hot embossing of acrylic proved to be the most promising in terms of cost, fabrication time, and concentration effectiveness. Future work will focus on enhancing the algorithmic design and improving the quality of lens fabrication.

Characteristics of synchronous machines with permanent magnets depend among others on geometric layout of the machine section. Unlike EC motors, where rectangular arrangement of quantities is suitable, these machines require sinusoidal behaviour. Specific forming of individual machine parts is partially derived from this requirement. This thesis deals with design of such machines, including various geometrical modifications of their sections and examination of influence of those modifications. The thesis includes also analytical calculation procedure of machine parameters as well as verification of final characteristics using the finite element method. It results in a combination of various design methods. FEMM, Maxwell RMxprt and Maxwell 2D Transient Analysis programs were used for verification. Individual modifications of machine geometries are applied to machines with concentrated windings with different ratio of number of slots and poles, and differences between machines and results of individual methods are compared.

Die Charakterisierung von Dispersionen hat das Ziel, die Zusammensetzung und den Zustand von partikelhaltigen Stoffgemischen zu erfassen. Vor allem der Zustand der dispersen Phase (Partikel), der wiederum von der Größe und der Konzentration der Partikel bestimmt wird, ist in diesem Zusammenhang von besonderer Bedeutung. Neben optischen Verfahren, wie der Laserbeugung oder der Lichtstreuung, ist die Anwendung von akustischen Methoden vor allem dann sinnvoll, wenn die zu untersuchenden dispersen Stoffgemische opak und optische Methoden nur noch eingeschränkt (nach Verdünnung) anwendbar sind. Derartige Dispersionen weisen oftmals eine hohe Partikelkonzentration auf. Die Erfassung und Auswertung von Ultraschallechosignalen aus konzentrierten Dispersionen stellt einen neuartigen Ansatz innerhalb der akustischen Partikelmesstechnik dar. Im Rahmen der vorliegenden Arbeit wurden theoretische und experimentelle Untersuchungen zum Ultraschallrückstreuverhalten von konzentrierten Dispersionen im unteren Megahertzbereich durchgeführt. Die messtechnische Erfassung der von der Dispersion reflektierten Schallanteile stellte eine besondere Herausforderung dar. Vor allem bei Partikeln, die klein gegenüber der Wellenlänge des Schalls sind oder einen geringen akustischen Kontrast gegenüber der kontinuierlichen Phase aufweisen, ist ein entsprechend schwaches Echosignal zu erwarten. Im Ergebnis der durchgeführten Untersuchungen zeigt sich eine hohe Sensitivität des akustischen Rückstreuverhaltens gegenüber der Zusammensatzung der Dispersion. Vor allem in konzentrierten Dispersionen kann die Messung direkt, d. h. ohne vorherige Verdünnung durchgeführt werden. Dieser Umstand prädestiniert das entwickelte Messverfahren für den Einsatz innerhalb der prozessnahen Charakterisierung von Partikelsystemen, beispielsweise bei Nasszerkleinerungs- oder Kristallisationsprozessen. Bei derartigen Prozessen ist eine Probenahme und Probenaufbereitung nicht oder nur eingeschränkt möglich.

Diese Arbeit widmet sich der Untersuchung der dynamischen und strukturellen Eigenschaften sowie des Phasenverhaltens konzentrierter flüssiger Elektrolyte und ihrer Anwendung in Energiespeichern mittels Methoden der statistischen Mechanik und mithilfe atomistischer Molekulardynamik (MD) Simulationen. Zuerst untersuchen wir die Struktur-Eigenschafts-Beziehungen in konzentrierten Elektrolytlösungen wie sie in Lithium-Schwefel (Li/S), durch wir ein MD Simulationsmodell repräsentativer state-of-the-art Elektrolyt-Systeme für Li/S-Batterien bestehend aus Polysulfiden, lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) und LiNO 3 Elektrolyten mit jeweils unterschiedlichen Kettenlängen gemischt in organischen Lösungsmitteln aus 1,2-dimethoxyethane and 1,3-dioxolane erstellen. Als Zweites befassen wir uns mit der Phasenseparation, die auftritt, wenn sich die physikalisch-chemischen Eigenschaften flüssiger Gemische voneinander unterscheiden. Diese Systeme bestehen üblicherweise aus einem konzentrierten anorganischen Salz und einer ionischen Flüssigkeit. In dieser Arbeit untersuchen wir eine Vielfalt von hochkonzentrierten wässrigen Elektrolytlösungen, die aus unterschiedlichen Zusammensetzungen von LiCl und LiTFSI bestehen. Daraufhin beantworten wir die Frage, wie unterschiedlich die Komponenten in der wässrigen Lösung gemischt sein sollten, damit eine solche flüssig-flüssig-Phasentrennung stattfinden kann. Als letztes untersuchen wir die Ladungsabschirmung, die ein grundlegendes Phänomen ist, das die Struktur von Elektrolyten im Bulk und an Grenzflächen bestimmt. Wir haben in dieser Arbeit die Abschirmlängen für verschiedene Elektrolyte von niedrigen bis zu hohen Konzentrationen untersucht. / Electrolytes can be found in numerous applications in daily life as well as in scientific research. The increases in demand for energy-storage systems, such as fuel cells, supercapacitors and batteries in which liquid electrolyte properties are critical for optimal function, draw critical attention to the physical and chemical properties of electrolytes. Those energy-storage devices contain intermediate or highly concentrated electrolytes where established theories, like the Debye-Hückel (DH) theory, are not applicable. Despite the efforts to describe the physical properties of intermediate or highly concentrated electrolytes, theoretical atomistic-level studies are still lacking. This thesis is devoted to critically investigate the transport/structural properties and a phase behavior of concentrated liquid electrolytes and their application in energy-storage devices, using statistical mechanics and atomistic molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. Firstly, we investigate the structure-property relationship in concentrated electrolyte solutions in next-generation lithium-sulfur (Li/S) batteries. Secondly, phase separation may exist if the physio-chemical properties of liquid mixtures are very different. Recently, the coexistence phase of two aqueous solutions of different salts at high concentrations was found, called aqueous biphasic systems. We explore a wide range of compositions at room temperature for highly concentrated aqueous electrolytes solutions that consist of LiCl and LiTFSI. Lastly, charge screening is a fundamental phenomenon that governs the structure of liquid electrolytes in the bulk and at interfaces. From the DH theory, the screening length is expected to be extremely small in highly concentrated electrolytes. Yet, recent experiments show unexpectedly high screening lengths in those. This intriguing phenomenon has prompted a new set of theoretical works. We investigate the screening lengths for various electrolytes from low to high concentrations.

Depuis les années quarante, la consommation énergétique mondiale n'a cessé d'augmenter. Cette énergie étant majoritairement d'origine fossile, il en résulte une augmentation globale de température terrestre. De ce fait, il est devenu urgent de réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre pour stopper le changement climatique. Dans ce contexte, le développement de la production d'électricité à partir d'énergie solaire concentrée par voie thermodynamique est une solution prometteuse. Les efforts de recherche visent à rendre cette technologie plus efficace et plus compétitive économiquement. Dans ce but, ce manuscrit présente une méthode de conception optimale pour les centrales solaires à récepteur central. Elle tire parti des méthodes développées depuis de nombreuses années par le groupe de recherche StaRWest, regroupant notamment des chercheurs des laboratoires RAPSODEE (Albi), LAPLACE (Toulouse) et PROMES (Odeillo). Couplant des algorithmes de Monte Carlo à hautes performances et des algorithmes stochastiques d'optimisation, le code de calcul implémentant cette méthode permet la conception et l'optimisation d'installations solaires. Il est utilisé pour mettre en évidence les potentialités d'un type de centrales à récepteur central peu répandu : les centrales à réflecteur secondaire, également appelées centrales de type "beam down". / Since the early 40's, world energy consumption has grown steadly. While this energy mainly came from fossil fuel, its use has included an increase in temperatures. It has become urgent to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to halt climate change. In this context, the development of concentrated solar power (CSP) is a promising solution. The scientific community related to this topic has to focus on efficiency enhancement and economic competitiveness of CSP technologies. To this end, this thesis aims at providing an optimal design method applied to central receiver power plants. It takes advantage of methods developed over many years by the research group StaRWest. Both RAPSODEE (Albi), LAPLACE (Toulouse) and PROMES (Odeillo) researchers take an active part in this group. Coupling high performance Monte Carlo algorithms and stochastic optimization methods, the code we developed allows an optimal design of concentrated solar systems. This code is used to highlight the potential of an uncommon type of central receiver plants: reflective towers, also called "beam down" central receiver systems.

El presente trabajo se basa en un modelamiento hidrológico e hidráulico de la quebrada del Diablo que se ubica en el distrito de Alto de la Alianza de la ciudad de Tacna. Cuyo fin es plantear un mapa de amenaza para reducir el impacto de los flujos hiperconcentrados y mejorar la planificación urbana de dicho distrito. Para el modelamiento hidrológico, se procedió con la caracterización de la zona de estudio a través de informes e imágenes satelitales, asimismo, se realizó un análisis de las precipitaciones en la zona de la cabecera de la quebrada. Generando así, una base de datos de entrada para el HEC-HMS para obtener los caudales máximos para periodos de retorno de 50, 100, 200, 250 y 500 años. El modelamiento hidráulico de los flujos se realizó con el software FLO-2D, teniendo en cuenta las diversas metodologías existentes en los artículos para definir los parámetros reológicos como son el esfuerzo de cedencia y la viscosidad propios de la zona de estudio. Posteriormente, se obtuvo los tirantes y velocidades máximas de las diversas simulaciones para los diferentes periodos previamente mencionados. Por último, se realizó un análisis del nivel de amenaza en la zona urbana a través de mapas generados por el software FLO-2D Mapper para los diferentes escenarios planteados. Además, se evaluó el efecto de colocar estructuras de mitigación a lo largo del cauce de la quebrada del diablo y contrastar los valores de profundidades, velocidades y nivel de amenaza en la zona urbana. / This work is based on hydrological and hydraulic modeling of the Diablo creek located in the Alto de la Alianza district of the city of Tacna. The purpose of this is to create a hazard map to reduce the impact of hyper-concentrated flows and improve the urban planning of said district. For the hydrological modeling, we proceeded with the characterization of the study area through reports and satellite images, also, an analysis of the rainfall in the area of ​​the head of the stream was carried out. Thus, generating an input database for the HEC-HMS to obtain the maximum flows for return periods of 50, 100, 200, 250, and 500 years. The hydraulic modeling of the flows was carried out with the FLO-2D software, taking into account the various existing methodologies in the articles to define the rheological parameters such as the yield stress and the viscosity of the study area. Subsequently, the maximum tie rods and speeds were obtained from the various simulations for the different periods previously installed. Finally, an analysis of the level of threat in the urban area was carried out through maps generated by the FLO-2D Mapper software for the different scenarios proposed. In addition, the effect of placing mitigation structures along the creek of the devil was evaluated and contrasting the values ​​of depths, speeds, and levels of threat in the urban area. / Tesis

高ニッケル三元系材料は商用のLiCoO2正極より高い容量を有するため、EVsで使用するリチウムイオン電池の正極材料の候補として有望である。本論文に、著者は濃厚電解液とフッ素化溶媒を用いた希釈電解液に着目し、高ニッケル三元系LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2(NCM811)の充放電サイクル特性を向上させた。電解液中の溶媒化構造の観点から、濃厚電解液の希釈効果がNCM811の充放電特性に及ぼす影響を詳細に検討した。 / Ni-rich ternary materials have higher capacity than the commercial LiCoO2 positive electrode, and therefore they are promising candidates for the positive electrode material of lithium ion batteries for use in EVs. In this thesis, the author focused on highly concentrated electrolytes and their diluted electrolytes with fluorinated solvents to improve the cycling performance of a Ni-rich ternary LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) for practical application. Dilution effects of the concentrated electrolytes on the charge/discharge properties of NCM811 were discussed in detail from the viewpoint of the solvation structure in the electrolyte. / 博士(工学) / Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering / 同志社大学 / Doshisha University

Les travaux de la thèse portent sur l’impact de la structure des électrolytes hautement concentrés (ÉHC) à base de Lithium Bis[trifluorométhane(sulfonyl)]imide (LITFSI) et d’acétonitrile (ACN) dans les réactions de transfert d’électron et les interactions présentes avec les différentes espèces en jeu. Ces électrolytes sont étudiés comme électrolyte dans les dispositifs de stockage d’énergie (batteries, supercapaciteurs), mais la recherche sur les transferts d’électron dans ces ÉHC est presque inexistante. Les travaux sont présentés en deux volets; dans le premier, nous nous sommes concentrés à assurer de la qualité des ÉHC. Nous avons identifié les principales sources d’eau dans ces électrolytes : la présence d’eau varie selon le fournisseur de sel et le taux d’adsorption d’eau de l’électrolyte. Nous avons aussi analysé les impacts de la quantité d’eau sur les propriétés physicochimiques et la fenêtre de stabilité électrochimique. Une teneur d’eau dans les ÉHC sous 1000 ppm n’affecte pas les propriétés physicochimiques. Cependant, la fenêtre de stabilité électrochimique est affectée par une faible présence d’eau (>200 ppm), particulièrement la stabilité en réduction. Le second volet porte sur l’étude du transfert d’électron du couple Fc+/Fc dissout et adsorbé à l’électrode dans les ÉHC LiTFSI : ACN. Nous avons montré que la cinétique du transfert d’électron varie avec la concentration (dilué vs. hautement concentré) et avec l’état d’oxydation du couple rédox (Fc+ vs Fc). La constante de transfert d’électron est plus élevée avec le Fc+ que le Fc dans les milieux dilués, mais la situation est inversée dans les ÉHC. En complément à l’électrochimie, les études Raman couplées à l’électrochimie ont révélé que cette différence provient de l’environnement chimique qui diffère entre les deux espèces, dues à la charge des deux espèces (Fc+ vs. Fc) aux différentes concentrations de sel. Les travaux de cette thèse sont les premiers à montrer l’électrochimie d’une molécule électroactive couplée avec l’utilisation de méthode spectroscopique pour le couple Fc+/Fc dans les ÉHC. Cette recherche ouvre la porte à l’utilisation de ces méthodes d’analyse pour les ÉHC et montre un grand potentiel pour des applications autre que le stockage d’énergie. Les résultats obtenus sont un premier pas vers la formulation d’ÉHC adaptés aux applications d’électrocatalyse : l’utilisation des interactions électrostatiques présentes à haute concentration pourraient ralentir les réaction secondaires formant des cations ou ralentir la diffusion de cations impliqués dans les réactions de transfert d’électron couplées. / The work of this thesis focuses on the impact of the structure of highly concentrated electrolytes (HCE) based on Lithium Bis[trifluoromethane(sulfonyl)]imide (LITFSI) and acetonitrile (ACN) on the electron transfer reactions and the interactions present with the different species involved. These electrolytes are studied as electrolytes in energy storage devices (batteries, supercapacitors), but research on electron transfers in these HCE is almost non-existent. The work is presented in two parts; in the first part, we focused on ensuring the quality of HCE. We identified the main sources of water in these electrolytes: the presence of water varies depending on the salt supplier and the water adsorption rate of the electrolyte. We also analyzed the impacts of the amount of water on the physicochemical properties and the electrochemical stability window. A water content in HCE below 1000 ppm does not affect the physicochemical properties. However, the electrochemical stability window is affected by low water content (>200 ppm), especially the reduction stability. The second part deals with the study of the electron transfer of the dissolved and adsorbed Fc+/Fc couple at the electrode in LiTFSI: ACN HCE. We have shown that the electron transfer kinetics varies with concentration (dilute vs. highly concentrated) and with the oxidation state of the redox couple (Fc+ vs. Fc). The electron transfer constant is higher with Fc+ than Fc in dilute media, but the situation is reversed in HCE. In addition to electrochemistry, Raman studies coupled with electrochemistry revealed that this difference in electron transfer comes from the chemical environment which differs between the two species, due to the charge of the two species (Fc+ vs. Fc) at different salt concentrations. The work of this thesis is the first to show the electrochemistry of an electroactive molecule coupled with the use of spectroscopic methods for the Fc+/Fc couple in HCE. This research opens the door to the use of these analytical methods for HCE and shows a great potential for applications other than energy storage. The results obtained are a first step towards the formulation of HCE adapted to electrocatalysis applications: the use of electrostatic interactions present at high concentration could slow down the secondary reactions forming cations or slow down the diffusion of cations involved in coupled electron transfer reactions.