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A novel multilevel quad-inverter configuration for quasi six-phase open-winding converter (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Padmanaban, S., Blaabjerg, F., Wheeler, P. W., Siano, P., Martirano, L., & Szcześniak, P. A novel multilevel quad-inverter configuration for quasi six-phase open-winding converter. Presented at 2016 10th International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG)

This paper developed a novel quad-inverter configuration for multilevel six-phase asymmetrical open-winding AC converter. Proposal found to be suited for (low-voltage/high-current) applications such as AC tractions and ‘More-Electric Aircraft’ propul... Read More about A novel multilevel quad-inverter configuration for quasi six-phase open-winding converter.

A family of DC-DC converters deduced from impedance source DC-DC converters for high step-up conversion (2016)
Journal Article
Liu, H., Li, F., & Wheeler, P. (2016). A family of DC-DC converters deduced from impedance source DC-DC converters for high step-up conversion. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 63(11), 6856-6866. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2016.2582826

This paper introduces a family of DC-DC converters based on impedance source DC-DC converters. The derived topology is suitable for high voltage step-up ratios. Compared to the typical impedance source DC-DC converters, the proposed topology dramati... Read More about A family of DC-DC converters deduced from impedance source DC-DC converters for high step-up conversion.

Isolated/non-isolated quad-inverter configuration for multilevel symmetrical/asymmetrical dual six-phase star-winding converter (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Padmanaban, S., Hontz, M. R., Khanna, R., Wheeler, P. W., Blaabjerg, F., & Ojo Olorunfemi, J. Isolated/non-isolated quad-inverter configuration for multilevel symmetrical/asymmetrical dual six-phase star-winding converter. Presented at 2016 IEEE 25th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE)

This article presents the developments of a novel isolated/non-isolated quad inverter configuration for multilevel dual six-phase (twelve-phase) star-winding converter. The modular circuit consists of four standard voltage source inverters (VSIs). Ea... Read More about Isolated/non-isolated quad-inverter configuration for multilevel symmetrical/asymmetrical dual six-phase star-winding converter.

Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs (2016)
Journal Article
Trentin, A., Liliana de Lillio, L., Empringham, L., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2016). Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 52(5), 4135-4145. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2016.2573752

This paper presents an experimental efficiency comparison study between two different direct AC-AC converter topologies: a direct matrix converter (DMC) and an indirect matrix converter (IMC). The evaluation is performed under variable load condition... Read More about Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs.

Resonant control system for low-voltage ride-through in wind energy conversion systems (2016)
Journal Article
Cardenas, R., Diaz, M., Rojas, F., Clare, J. C., & Wheeler, P. (2016). Resonant control system for low-voltage ride-through in wind energy conversion systems. IET Power Electronics, 9(6), 1297-1305. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2015.0488

Owing to the high penetration of electrical energy from wind energy conversion systems (WECSs), some countries are enforcing stringent grid codes to regulate low-voltage-ride-through (LVRT) operation of WECSs. This study presents a self-tuning resona... Read More about Resonant control system for low-voltage ride-through in wind energy conversion systems.

Comparative stability analysis of droop control approaches in voltage-source-converter-based DC microgrids (2016)
Journal Article
Gao, F., Bozhko, S., Costabeber, A., Patel, C., Wheeler, P., Hill, C. I., & Asher, G. (in press). Comparative stability analysis of droop control approaches in voltage-source-converter-based DC microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2016.2567780

Droop control has been widely applied in DC microgrids (MGs) due to its inherent modularity and ease of implementation. Among the different droop control methods that can be adopted in DC MGs, two options have been considered in this paper; I-V and V... Read More about Comparative stability analysis of droop control approaches in voltage-source-converter-based DC microgrids.

Model predictive control for a dual active bridge inverter with a floating bridge (2016)
Journal Article
Chowdhury, S., Wheeler, P., Gerada, C., & Patel, C. (2016). Model predictive control for a dual active bridge inverter with a floating bridge. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 63(9), 5558-5568. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2016.2564949

This paper presents a Model Predictive Control technique applied to a dual active bridge inverter where one of the bridges is floating. The proposed floating bridge topology eliminates the need for isolation transformer in a dual inverter system and... Read More about Model predictive control for a dual active bridge inverter with a floating bridge.

A multi-level converter with a floating bridge for open-ended winding motor drive applications (2016)
Journal Article
Chowdhury, S., Wheeler, P., Patel, C., & Gerada, C. (2016). A multi-level converter with a floating bridge for open-ended winding motor drive applications. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 63(9), 5366-5375. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2016.2561265

This paper presents a dual three phase open end winding induction motor drive. The drive consists of a three phase induction machine with open stator phase windings and dual bridge inverter supplied from a single DC voltage source. To achieve multi-l... Read More about A multi-level converter with a floating bridge for open-ended winding motor drive applications.

Analysis of wavelet controller for robustness in electronic differential of electric vehicles: an investigation and numerical developments (2016)
Journal Article
Daya, F. J., Sanjeevikumar, P., Blaabjerg, F., Wheeler, P., Olorunfemi Ojo, J., & Ertas, A. H. (in press). Analysis of wavelet controller for robustness in electronic differential of electric vehicles: an investigation and numerical developments. Electric Power Components and Systems, 44(7), https://doi.org/10.1080/15325008.2015.1131771

In road transportation systems, differential plays an important role in preventing the vehicle from slipping on curved tracks. In practice, mechanical differentials are used, but they are bulky because of their increased weight. Moreover, they are no... Read More about Analysis of wavelet controller for robustness in electronic differential of electric vehicles: an investigation and numerical developments.

Experimental implementation of a linear control technique for a single-phase matrix converter (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Rojas, S., Wheeler, P., & Yaramasu, V. Experimental implementation of a linear control technique for a single-phase matrix converter. Presented at 2016 IEEE ICIT International Conference on Industrial Technology

This paper describes a matrix converter with a three-phase input and single-phase output that can be used as a building block for high-power cascaded converters. In this paper a sinusoidal pulse width modulation technique with a linear controller is... Read More about Experimental implementation of a linear control technique for a single-phase matrix converter.