Common Mode Interference Solutions in Community Microgrid Settings

We discuss our novel technologies and services for improving microgrid resiliency and reliability and how this can directly benefit underserved communities, especially in the face of climate change.

Brittany MarshallMarch 24, 2023Continuous Solutionscommon mode, interference, community, disadvantaged, microgrid, mitigation, characterization, common mode mitigation, common mode characterization, customizable

R&D Prototyping with a 3 Axis CNC Machine

Brittany MarshallJanuary 26, 2023Continuous SolutionsCNC; prototyping; rapid prototyping; research and development; milling; precision tooling; engineering services; DMC2, CNC, prototyping, prototypingservices, rapid prototyping, research and development, Engineering, engineering services, DMC2, milling, precision tooling, precision milling, quality cutting, metalworking, plastics

R&D Prototyping with Industrial Additive Manufacturing and CO2 Laser Cutting

We discuss two of our many offered engineering services here at Continuous Solutions: 3D printing and laser cutting.

Brittany MarshallDecember 30, 20223D Printing, Laser Cutting, Fabrication, Manufacturing, Engineering, small business, community, design, prototyping services, prototypingservices, additivemanufacturing, additive manufacturing, CO2 laser, precision laser cutting, Aon, Raise3D

Servo Motor Testing, Hands on Application with Portland State University

For the past 4 years, Continuous Solutions has partnered with Portland State University’s Electrical Engineering Department, to offer senior capstone projects that involve hands-on, real world experience working for a start-up in their Power and Energy lab.

NYAH ZARATEJune 19, 2020servo motors, Power and Energy, DAQ, VFD, HMI, PLC, power equipment, winding resistance phase balance, voltage constant, alignment testing

Common Mode Currents in Electrical Circuits

Common mode current paths are parasitic in nature. They flow through the metallic, conductive structures that surround the circuit. Naturally, the conductive surroundings for any given circuit are hard to predict, especially for equipment manufacturers selling to a broad range of customers!

NYAH ZARATEMay 7, 2020common mode, differential mode, capacitive coupling, switching-mode power electronics, DC voltage, electrical discharge

Next Generation of Electric Vehicle Motors – The Silent Treatment

The switched reluctance motor (SRM) is a potential contender for the next-generation electric vehicle traction motor because of its low cost, high efficiency, and ability to operate at higher temperatures and in other harsh environments.

NYAH ZARATEFebruary 1, 2020switched reluctance motor, switched reluctance motor controller, high efficiency, magnetic torque harmonics

Silent and Efficient Design of UUV Propulsion

NYAH ZARATEJanuary 14, 2020Unmanned underwater vehicles, Continuous Solutions, Nyah Zarate, propulsion, propulsion system

The Problem with Permanent Magnet Motors. Are SRM's the solution?

Electric motor’s with a PMSM topology are the machines that are most suitable for EV/HEV applications due to the quietness and robustness of the machine.

NYAH ZARATEJanuary 14, 2020Electric motor, SRM, Switched Reluctance Motor, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines, Switched Reluctance Machines, Genetic Algorithm, Torque Ripple Mitigation

Multi-objective Design of an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Propulsion Drive

To enable design, first an integrated multi-objective design optimization of the inverter/motor and propeller is undertaken

NYAH ZARATEJanuary 8, 2020Multi-objective Design, Unmanned Underwater Vehicle, Steven D. Pekarek, Scott D. Sudhoff, Battery Model, system optimization, circuit-based battery, Power and Propulsion System

Active vibration control systems reduce maintenance cost, allow integration of SRM across markets

SRM technology has many advantages including low production costs, relatively low cost materials, durability in harsh conditions, and tolerance to phase winding faults. Nevertheless, excessive vibration and noise have hindered the penetration of SRM into many defense and industrial applications.

NYAH ZARATEJanuary 6, 2020SRM, Switched Reluctance Motor, Electric Motor and Drive, Motor Controller, acoustic noise, Electric Vehicles, Auxiliary Power Units, Servo motor, electric motor drives

Servo Motor Test and Repair Equipment

Brushless servo motors ARE motors, therefore many of the tools needed to repair these motors are already available in an electric motor repair facility. I have listed here by priority, some instruments that are basic tools you will need to service servo motors

NYAH ZARATEDecember 11, 2019servo motors, electric motor repair, Meg-ohm meter, voltage testing, drive amplifiers, Variable speed motor

Continuous Solutions grows its high-power energy capabilities

The lab added a second machine testbed with 132kW 4-quadrant dynamometer - including an acoustically isolated dyno that upgrades the lab to the Department of Defense’ Technical Readiness Level 7. CS now demonstrates system prototypes in an operational environment.

NYAH ZARATEDecember 3, 2019high power, energy lab, military grade testing, west coast, high-power, SBIR Phase 2, machine testbed, Nyah Zarate, Continuous Solutions, renewable energy

5 Milestones for Machine Testbed Data Acquisition for Characterization Analytics

The timespan for this project was a total of 6 months, with five distinct milestones. Each milestone completion was necessary before moving on to the next phase.

NYAH ZARATEDecember 3, 2019

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