Main areas of research and development
At our department we deal with a relatively wide range of scientific or technical problems in various fields of human activity.
The common denominator of the activities of all the teams at the Institute is some form of electrical energy conversion or control of its flow. In the field of electrical devices, it is about switching on, switching off and measuring, in the case of power electronics it is about converting its parameters, and in the case of electrical machines it is about converting it into mechanical energy. A rotating electrical machine stands at the beginning and end of the path of electrical energy. During its journey, it passes through transformers, switching, protection and measuring elements or electronic converters. Our aim is to understand this journey and improve all these elements to ensure a responsible approach to the value that energy represents on planet Earth.
Projects supported by the European Union can be found here.
Plasma Physics Group
We are a team of experts whose interest is the problem of plasma radiation generated during the operation of switching devices. We provide the necessary input data to create reliable numerical models of the switching arc. These models form the necessary basis for the development of new switchgear and power distribution equipment.
Group of switching power supplies of normal and extreme parameters
We are a group of electronics engineers with extensive experience from many projects, we are engaged in applied research in the field of power electronics. Our strength is our comprehensive approach and our ability to design the device as a whole, taking into account the interconnection of individual components. Switching power supplies, with a high-frequency pulse transformer at their core, range in power from units of W to hundreds of kW and find applications in many fields. You will find them, for example, in phone chargers or powerful fast chargers for electric vehicles.
Battery Systems and Electromobility Group
We are a team dedicated to the application of advanced battery systems in various industries. The main focus is currently on the use of lithium oxide batteries, which require sophisticated control and protection circuits to ensure safe operation.
Embedded systems for power applications and electric drives group
We are a group of developers in the process control field and have many years of experience in the use of modern microcomputer systems in various industrial areas. Currently, we mainly use ARM and DSC architecture.
Thermal Process Analysis Group
We are a group of workers involved in the analysis of the problem of heat propagation in arbitrary physical systems. Our interest is mainly concentrated in the field of electrical machines and power electronics, where knowledge of the laws of heat generation and propagation is a limiting aspect for further development and optimization. A significant part of our interest is also directed to the cooling of battery systems.
Medical Experimental Instruments Group
We are an interdisciplinary group primarily engaged in research in the field of cellular electroporation. This novel method, which continues to find new applications in various fields of medicine, requires the use of powerful high-voltage sources and associated support and measurement subsystems.
Electrical Machinery Design and Optimization Group
We are a team of experts whose main interest is the development of new types of rotating electric machines. We develop both conventional machines and machines with unconventional parameters, whether it is the range of torques, speeds or efficiency. The spectrum of machines we design ranges from asynchronous to synchronous with permanent magnets to various types of reluctance machines.
Switching and Protection Devices Development Group
We are a group of experts involved in the development of new types of switchgear and switchgear components, backed by a long tradition and experience in this field. We deal with equipment for both low and high voltage applications. Our main focus is on contact and extinguishing systems, which have a primary influence on the quality of the tripping process. However, a modern trend in recent years is also the use of power electronics and microcomputer elements in these systems. A very useful facility for us is our own short-circuit test room, which makes it possible to carry out a wide range of power tests, specialising in switching arc diagnostics.
