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An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system (2023)
Journal Article
Dik, A., Kutlu, C., Omer, S., Boukhanouf, R., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2023). An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system. Energy and Buildings, 294, Article 113261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113261

The demand for electricity has been increasing worldwide and it is predicted that this trend will be particularly reinforced in developing countries by the gradual electrification of the transport sector and heat generation in buildings. The energy... Read More about An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system.

Methodologies for the Synthesis of Reliable MEA Electrical Power System Architectures (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Recalde, A., Bozhko, S., & Atkin, J. (2021). Methodologies for the Synthesis of Reliable MEA Electrical Power System Architectures.

This paper reviews the main optimization approaches and design frameworks found in the literature for the synthesis of power system architectures for More Electric Aircraft (MEA). System- and network- engineering are the main interdisciplinary fields... Read More about Methodologies for the Synthesis of Reliable MEA Electrical Power System Architectures.

Z-domain modeling of peak current mode control for full-bridge DC-DC buck converters (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Huang, Q., Zhang, B., Chen, D., & Guan, Q. (2021). Z-domain modeling of peak current mode control for full-bridge DC-DC buck converters. Journal of Power Electronics, 21(1), 27–37. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43236-020-00157-w

Traditional local-averaged state-space modeling for peak current mode (PCM) controls fails to explain the subharmonic oscillation phenomenon when the spectrum is higher than half of the switching frequency. To address this problem, this paper present... Read More about Z-domain modeling of peak current mode control for full-bridge DC-DC buck converters.

A Model-Data-Hybrid-Driven Diagnosis Method for Open-Switch Faults in Power Converters (2020)
Journal Article
Li, Z., Gao, Y., Zhang, X., Wang, B., & Ma, H. (2020). A Model-Data-Hybrid-Driven Diagnosis Method for Open-Switch Faults in Power Converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 36(5), 4965-4970. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2020.3026176

To combine the advantages of both model-driven and data-driven methods, this article proposes a model-data-hybrid-driven method to diagnose open-switch faults in power converters. This idea is based on the explicit analytical model of converters and... Read More about A Model-Data-Hybrid-Driven Diagnosis Method for Open-Switch Faults in Power Converters.

Neural Network Based Model Predictive Controllers for Modular Multilevel Converters (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, S., Dragicevic, T., Gao, Y., & Teodorescu, R. (2021). Neural Network Based Model Predictive Controllers for Modular Multilevel Converters. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 36(2), 1562-1571. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2020.3021022

Modular multilevel converter (MMC) has attracted much attention for years due to its good performance in harmonics reduction and efficiency improvement. Model predictive control (MPC) based controllers are widely adopted for MMC because the control d... Read More about Neural Network Based Model Predictive Controllers for Modular Multilevel Converters.

A 3D-space vector modulation-based sensorless speed control of a fault-tolerant PMSMs fed by 27-level inverter (2020)
Journal Article
Saleh, K., & Sumner, M. (2020). A 3D-space vector modulation-based sensorless speed control of a fault-tolerant PMSMs fed by 27-level inverter. International Journal of Electronics, 108(5), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207217.2020.1793415

This paper exhibits a novel technique to obtain a sensorless control of a permanent magnet synchronous motor post an open-circuit fault condition to achieve a maximum reliability of the whole drive system. The contribution of this work can be express... Read More about A 3D-space vector modulation-based sensorless speed control of a fault-tolerant PMSMs fed by 27-level inverter.

A SVM-3D Based Encoderless Control of a Fault-Tolerant PMSM Drive (2020)
Journal Article
Saleh, K., & Sumner, M. (2020). A SVM-3D Based Encoderless Control of a Fault-Tolerant PMSM Drive. Electronics, 9(7), Article 1095. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics9071095

Thermal Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Rocca, A. L., Khowja, M. R., Vakil, G., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2020). Thermal Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator

This paper presents a combined electromagnetic and thermal design of integrated inductor, for the application of a 45kW aircraft starter-generator. The inductor is designed at high current density by using the apporach ofarea product, followed by the... Read More about Thermal Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator.

Machine Learning based Operating Region Extension of Modular Multilevel Converters under Unbalanced Grid Faults (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, S., Dragicevic, T., Gao, Y., Chaudhary, S. K., & Teodorescu, R. (2020). Machine Learning based Operating Region Extension of Modular Multilevel Converters under Unbalanced Grid Faults. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(5), 4554-4560. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2020.2982109

The capacitor voltage ripples of the modular multilevel converter (MMC) are increased under unbalanced grid fault conditions. Since high capacitor voltage ripples deteriorate their lifetimes and may even cause tripping of the MMC system, it is import... Read More about Machine Learning based Operating Region Extension of Modular Multilevel Converters under Unbalanced Grid Faults.

Active and Reactive Power Control based on Predictive Voltage Control in a Six-Phase Generation System using Modular Matrix Converters (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Toledo, S., Ayala, M., Maqueda, E., Gregor, R., Renault, A., Rivera, M., …Wheeler, P. (2020). Active and Reactive Power Control based on Predictive Voltage Control in a Six-Phase Generation System using Modular Matrix Converters. In Proceedings: 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) (1059-1065). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT45562.2020.9067285

Renewable energy generation systems under distributed generation frame emerges as a plausible solution for nowadays growing world energy demands. In this context multiphase wind generation systems are a feasible option that consist of renewable AC so... Read More about Active and Reactive Power Control based on Predictive Voltage Control in a Six-Phase Generation System using Modular Matrix Converters.