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    Escola Politécnica - Universidade de São Paulo

The Era of Engineering Grand Challenges

Silva, J.R., Justo, J.R., John, V.M., Silva, E.C.N.

Journal 
Polytechnica 
Autor 
Silva, J.R., Justo, J.R., John, V.M., Silva, E.C.N. 
Book Title 
 
Volume 
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DOI 
https://doi.org/10.1007/s4105 
Published 
2018 
Month 
Tipo de Documento 
Working paper 
Abstract 
Electrification for mobile systems is a long-term trend that touches every mode of transport we currently use. As these systems proliferate, and increase in power levels, there is a strong desire to increase the power density of the electrified systems on board. A key barrier to increased electrical power density is the associated thermal management that is necessary to prevent failures. This article provides an overview of a long-term effort aimed at integrating the research and education of combined electrical and thermal systems for the sake of increased power density. An overall motivation for this effort is provided in order to gain context. Then, specific examples are provided of how research and education can be performed within graduate programs across the United States (U.S.) and the world. 
Keywords 
Mobility, Transportation, Electrification, Power, density  
Publisher 
Springer-Nature 
URL 
https://link.springer.com/journal/41050