The 2009 International
Future Energy Challenge_TM

Sponsored by 

the IEEE Power Electronics Society, and

the Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA).

 

 

 

About the 2009 International Future Energy Challenge

 

The International Future Energy Challenge (IFEC) is an international student competition for innovation, conservation, and effective use of electrical energy. The competition is open to college and university student teams from recognized engineering programs in any location. The 2009 competition addresses two broad topic areas:

 

Topic (A) Integrated Starter/Alternator-Motor Drive for Automotive Applications: The main purpose of this challenge is to conceptualize, design, and develop a 1 kW, 3000 rpm electromechanical energy converter for operating efficiently (not less than 75% at cruising speed) as an alternator and motor. It is also desired to have a (cold) stand still torque of 30 N-m and to reach rated speed of 3000 rpm within 3 to 5 seconds.

 

Topic (B) Low Cost Wind Turbine Energy Maximizer: The objective of this topic is to foster innovation in low power wind turbine generation systems for remote, rural and small urban applications. The goal is to construct a power electronic interface converter for a wind generation system that will support and protect system operation under all operating conditions; achieve maximum energy transfer when charging a 12 V battery over a wide range of wide speeds without overcharging or damaging the battery; reliably operate without significant user support over many years of use; and be a leading-edge solution in the areas of performance, reliability, and safety. The design is supposed to be for minimum weight, minimum component cost and count, to achieve reduced high volume manufacturing cost.

 

 

Participation is on a proposal basis. Those schools that are interested must submit a proposal no later than May 2^nd, 2008. Proposals will be judged by a distinguished panel of volunteer experts from the IEEE and from industry. Schools with successful proposals will be notified by May 12th , 2008. The major sponsor of the 2009 competition is the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS).

 

 

The Request for Proposal (RFP) is linked here in PDF and Microsoft Word formats.

 

 

Links:

·        2003 International Future Energy Challenge

·        2005 International Future Energy Challenge

·        2007 International Future Energy Challenge

 

 

Version History

2/4/2008 First announcement on line

 

 

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