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An Enhanced-Boost Coupled-Inductor Impedance Network Inverter Without Limitation of Inductor Parameters (2021)
Journal Article
Ji, Y., Geng, L., Li, F., Liu, H., & Wheeler, P. (2022). An Enhanced-Boost Coupled-Inductor Impedance Network Inverter Without Limitation of Inductor Parameters. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 8(1), 699-709. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2021.3103045

In this article, an enhanced-boost coupled-inductor impedance network inverter (EBCL-INI) is presented. Being better than other impedance-source inverters, the proposed EBCL-INI can avoid the dc-link voltage drop caused by the discontinuous inductor... Read More about An Enhanced-Boost Coupled-Inductor Impedance Network Inverter Without Limitation of Inductor Parameters.

Improved Active Damping Stabilization of DAB Converter Interfaced Aircraft DC Microgrids Using Neural Network-Based Model Predictive Control (2021)
Journal Article
Zhao, D., Shen, K., Chen, L., Wang, Z., Liu, W., Yang, T., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Improved Active Damping Stabilization of DAB Converter Interfaced Aircraft DC Microgrids Using Neural Network-Based Model Predictive Control. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 8(2), 1541-1552. https://doi.org/10.1109/tte.2021.3094757

The stability problem induced by constant power loads (CPLs) is becoming more prominent in more electric aircraft. In this article, the stabilization issue of dc distribution bus with dual-active-bridge (DAB) converters was investigated. On the basis... Read More about Improved Active Damping Stabilization of DAB Converter Interfaced Aircraft DC Microgrids Using Neural Network-Based Model Predictive Control.

A novel predictive control method with optimal switching sequence and filter resonance suppression for two-stage matrix converter (2021)
Journal Article
Di, Z., Xu, D., Tarisciotti, L., & Wheeler, P. (2021). A novel predictive control method with optimal switching sequence and filter resonance suppression for two-stage matrix converter. Energies, 14(12), Article 3652. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14123652

This paper proposes a vector modulation-based model predictive current control strategy for a two-stage matrix converter. The switching frequency is kept constant by fixing the switching instantly. The control scheme controls the source reactive powe... Read More about A novel predictive control method with optimal switching sequence and filter resonance suppression for two-stage matrix converter.

A Family of High Step–Up DC–DC Converters With Nc Step-Up Cells and M–Source Clamped Circuits (2021)
Journal Article
Ai, J., Lin, M., Liu, H., & Wheeler, P. (2021). A Family of High Step–Up DC–DC Converters With Nc Step-Up Cells and M–Source Clamped Circuits. IEEE Access, 9, 65947-65966. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2021.3073416

In this paper, in order to study the relationship among different converters, a novel concept-modular high step-up converter-is proposed, which is composed of one basic converter, one Nc step-up cell (Nc-SUC), and one M-source passive lossless clampe... Read More about A Family of High Step–Up DC–DC Converters With Nc Step-Up Cells and M–Source Clamped Circuits.

Thermal Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
La Rocca, A., Khowja, M. R., Vakil, G., Gerada, C., Wheeler, P., & Yan, L. (2020, June). Thermal Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator. Presented at ITEC 2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, Chicago, Illinois, USA (held online)

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.

Active and Reactive Power Control based on Predictive Voltage Control in a Six-Phase Generation System using Modular Matrix Converters (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Toledo, S., Ayala, M., Maqueda, E., Gregor, R., Renault, A., Rivera, M., Dragicevic, T., & Wheeler, P. (2020, February). Active and Reactive Power Control based on Predictive Voltage Control in a Six-Phase Generation System using Modular Matrix Converters. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT 2020), Buenos Aires, Argentina

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.

THREE-LEVEL INDIRECT MATRIX CONVERTER WITH TWO SERIES Z-SOURCE NETWORKS. (2019)
Journal Article
Boafo Effah, F., Okyere, P., Sani Ellis, M., Wheeler, P., Watson, A., Clare, J., & Ojo, J. (2019). THREE-LEVEL INDIRECT MATRIX CONVERTER WITH TWO SERIES Z-SOURCE NETWORKS. Carpathian Journal of Electrical Engineering, 13(1), 61-76

In previous articles, the concept of series Z-source network has been extended to conventional indirect matrix converter to raise the voltage gain to unity and beyond. In this paper, this idea is modified and applied to a three-level indirect matrix... Read More about THREE-LEVEL INDIRECT MATRIX CONVERTER WITH TWO SERIES Z-SOURCE NETWORKS..

Application of Analytic Signal and Smooth Interpolation in Pulsewidth Modulation for Conventional Matrix Converters (2019)
Journal Article
Szczepankowski, P., Wheeler, P., & Bajdecki, T. (2020). Application of Analytic Signal and Smooth Interpolation in Pulsewidth Modulation for Conventional Matrix Converters. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(12), 10011-10023. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2019.2956391

This article proposes an alternative and novel approach to the pulsewidth modulation (PWM) duty cycles computation for conventional matrix converters (CMC) fed by balanced, unbalanced, or nonsinusoidal ac voltage sources. The presented solution simpl... Read More about Application of Analytic Signal and Smooth Interpolation in Pulsewidth Modulation for Conventional Matrix Converters.

Modulated Model Predictive Current Control for PMSM Operating With Three-level NPC Inverter (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wang, Q., Rivera, M., Riveros, J. A., & Wheeler, P. (2019, December). Modulated Model Predictive Current Control for PMSM Operating With Three-level NPC Inverter. Presented at 15th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference and 5th IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference (COBEP/SPEC 2019), San Paolo, Brazil

In finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) strategy only one basic voltage vector is to be selected in per periodic time, which causes big current ripple as well as the torque ripple of permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). To solv... Read More about Modulated Model Predictive Current Control for PMSM Operating With Three-level NPC Inverter.

Predictive Voltage Control Operating at Fixed Switching Frequency of a Neutral-Point Clamped Converter (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Herrera, F., Cárdenas, R., Rivera, M., Riveros, J. A., & Wheeler, P. (2019, December). Predictive Voltage Control Operating at Fixed Switching Frequency of a Neutral-Point Clamped Converter. Presented at 2019 IEEE 15th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference and 5th IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference (COBEP/SPEC), Sao Paulo, Brazil

Uninterruptible power supply units are system formed by power electronics converters to supply sinusoidal voltages to feed critical loads. In this paper, a fixed switching frequency model predictive control strategy is presented for the control of th... Read More about Predictive Voltage Control Operating at Fixed Switching Frequency of a Neutral-Point Clamped Converter.