ANSYS Case Studies ABB Switzerland Ltd. Enhances Power Electronics with Icepak Software

	ABB Switzerland Ltd. Enhances Power Electronics with Icepak Software ANSYS

ABB Switzerland Ltd. Enhances Power Electronics with Icepak Software

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Sensors - Environmental Sensors
Applicable Industries	Electronics Semiconductors
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development
Use Cases	Autonomous Robots Movement Prediction
Services	System Integration
Challenge	ABB Switzerland Ltd., a global leader in power and automation technology, faced a significant challenge with their HiPak modules. These modules, used in a variety of applications from traction converters to motor drives, required different cooling systems to remove the heat dissipated by the insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) and diodes. The cooling systems varied substantially, making it crucial for ABB to predict the maximum package temperature to ensure reliability and proper functionality. The challenge was to find a solution that could accurately predict the temperature field of the coupled HiPak module–heat exchanger system and provide a reliable means to find the optimal heat exchanger configuration. Read More
About Customer	ABB Switzerland Ltd. is a world leader in power and automation technology. The company's product portfolio includes electric motors, drives, converters, circuit breakers, robots, semiconductors, sensors, and more. These products are used in a wide range of applications, from large industrial applications such as paper mills, trains, ships, and car assembly lines, to small domestic ones like wall switches and circuit breakers. The ABB Group operates in approximately 100 countries and employs about 108,000 people. The company is known for its HiPak modules, which are used in a variety of applications, from traction converters to motor drives. Read More
Solution	ABB Switzerland Ltd. turned to Icepak software to solve their challenge. The software allowed the prediction of the entire temperature field of the coupled HiPak module–heat exchanger system. It provided a quick and reliable means to find the optimal heat exchanger configuration. Beyond this, Icepak was also used in the thermal design and analysis of many other ABB products, ranging from power electronics modules to complete control cabinets for robots. The software enabled the prediction of the effects of modifications to the HiPak module, such as the use of new materials or components. It also offered the possibility of running parametric calculations, providing a very quick way to gain insight on the effect and importance of the system key design parameters. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Sensors - Environmental Sensors

Applicable Industries

Electronics

Semiconductors

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Use Cases

Autonomous Robots

Movement Prediction

Services

System Integration

Challenge

ABB Switzerland Ltd., a global leader in power and automation technology, faced a significant challenge with their HiPak modules. These modules, used in a variety of applications from traction converters to motor drives, required different cooling systems to remove the heat dissipated by the insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) and diodes. The cooling systems varied substantially, making it crucial for ABB to predict the maximum package temperature to ensure reliability and proper functionality. The challenge was to find a solution that could accurately predict the temperature field of the coupled HiPak module–heat exchanger system and provide a reliable means to find the optimal heat exchanger configuration.

About Customer

ABB Switzerland Ltd. is a world leader in power and automation technology. The company's product portfolio includes electric motors, drives, converters, circuit breakers, robots, semiconductors, sensors, and more. These products are used in a wide range of applications, from large industrial applications such as paper mills, trains, ships, and car assembly lines, to small domestic ones like wall switches and circuit breakers. The ABB Group operates in approximately 100 countries and employs about 108,000 people. The company is known for its HiPak modules, which are used in a variety of applications, from traction converters to motor drives.

Solution

ABB Switzerland Ltd. turned to Icepak software to solve their challenge. The software allowed the prediction of the entire temperature field of the coupled HiPak module–heat exchanger system. It provided a quick and reliable means to find the optimal heat exchanger configuration. Beyond this, Icepak was also used in the thermal design and analysis of many other ABB products, ranging from power electronics modules to complete control cabinets for robots. The software enabled the prediction of the effects of modifications to the HiPak module, such as the use of new materials or components. It also offered the possibility of running parametric calculations, providing a very quick way to gain insight on the effect and importance of the system key design parameters.

Impact #1	The implementation of Icepak software has brought significant operational benefits to ABB Switzerland Ltd. The software has allowed for accurate prediction of the temperature in each power electronics package component during the system design. This has ensured the reliability and proper functionality of the HiPak modules across different applications. Furthermore, the software has enabled the prediction of the effects of modifications to the HiPak module, such as the use of new materials or components. This has allowed ABB to make informed decisions about modifications and improvements to their products. The possibility of running parametric calculations has also provided a quick way to gain insight on the effect and importance of the system key design parameters, further enhancing the design and development process.

Impact #1

The implementation of Icepak software has brought significant operational benefits to ABB Switzerland Ltd. The software has allowed for accurate prediction of the temperature in each power electronics package component during the system design. This has ensured the reliability and proper functionality of the HiPak modules across different applications. Furthermore, the software has enabled the prediction of the effects of modifications to the HiPak module, such as the use of new materials or components. This has allowed ABB to make informed decisions about modifications and improvements to their products. The possibility of running parametric calculations has also provided a quick way to gain insight on the effect and importance of the system key design parameters, further enhancing the design and development process.

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ABB Switzerland Ltd. Enhances Power Electronics with Icepak Software

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