High power converter

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Invention: A novel mutual-inductance-based technique for measuring core losses in magnetic components of Switched-Mode Power Converters under DC bias, based on newly identified phenomena and enabling higher accuracy in component design, with increased converter efficiency.   Background:. Researchers    in    the    Power    Electronics    Research    Group    within    the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at The University of Auckland are involved in the development of inductive power transfer (IPT), motor control, electric vehicles, power electronics systems and magnetic modelling. Within the    IPT    space,    the    Power    Electronics    Group    is    arguably    the    recognised world leader in medium to high powered systems. Associate Professor Udaya Madawala and his team of researchers    are    working    on    commercially-focused    development    and research projects in relation to low cost electricity generation and management of sophisticated battery systems associated with IPT and other systems. Dr Madawala is a Senior Member of the IEEE and teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in power electronics, electrical machines and heavy current electronics.