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Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications (2019)
Journal Article
Buticchi, G., Gerada, D., Alberti, L., Galea, M., Wheeler, P., Bozhko, S., Peresada, S., Zhang, H., Zhang, C., & Gerada, C. (2019). Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications. Energies, 12(12), Article 2431. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12122431

In several industrial sectors, induction machines are being replaced with permanent magnet based alternatives, owing to the potential for higher power density and efficiency. However, high-speed applications feature a wide flux-weakening region, wher... Read More about Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications.

Model-Predictive-Control for Dual-Active-Bridge Converters Supplying Pulsed Power Loads in Naval DC Micro-grids (2019)
Journal Article
Chen, L., Shao, S., Xiao, Q., Tarisciotti, L., Wheeler, P. W., & Dragicevic, T. (2019). Model-Predictive-Control for Dual-Active-Bridge Converters Supplying Pulsed Power Loads in Naval DC Micro-grids. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(2), 1957-1966. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2019.2917450

Pulsed-Power-Loads (PPLs) are becoming prevalent in medium-voltage naval DC micro-grids. To alleviate their effects on the system, energy storages are commonly installed. For optimal performance, their interface converters need to have fast dynamics... Read More about Model-Predictive-Control for Dual-Active-Bridge Converters Supplying Pulsed Power Loads in Naval DC Micro-grids.

A Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Architecture with Back-to-back Converter for MEA Application (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lang, X., Yang, T., Enalou, H. B., Li, C., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2019, May). A Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Architecture with Back-to-back Converter for MEA Application. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, CA, USA

This paper presents a new electricity power generation architecture for the engine system of more electric aircraft (MEA). A starter/generator (SG) is connected to high-pressure (HP) spool, and a generator is attached to low-pressure (LP) spool. Thei... Read More about A Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Architecture with Back-to-back Converter for MEA Application.

High Step-Up Y-Source Coupled-Inductor Impedance Network Boost DC–DC Converters With Common Ground and Continuous Input Current (2019)
Journal Article
Ji, Y., Liu, H., Feng, Y., Wu, F., & Wheeler, P. (2020). High Step-Up Y-Source Coupled-Inductor Impedance Network Boost DC–DC Converters With Common Ground and Continuous Input Current. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 8(3), 3174-3183. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2019.2892499

High step-up Y-source coupled-inductor impedance network boost dc-dc converter with common ground and continuous input current is presented in this paper. The proposed converter has added auxiliary diodes and capacitors to three-winding Y-shaped coup... Read More about High Step-Up Y-Source Coupled-Inductor Impedance Network Boost DC–DC Converters With Common Ground and Continuous Input Current.

Phase-shift-modulation for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter in more electric aircraft (2018)
Journal Article
Chen, L., Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Guan, Q., Wheeler, P., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Phase-shift-modulation for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter in more electric aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(9), 8528-8543. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2018.2889861

A Phase-Shift-Modulation (PSM) technique is proposed for an Active-Bridge-Active-Clamp (ABAC) topology. This topology is aimed for high power more-electric-aircraft applications. The proposed PSM has a complete switching harmonics cancellation on the... Read More about Phase-shift-modulation for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter in more electric aircraft.

An Enhanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft Applications (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lang, X., Yang, T., Enalou, H. B., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018, November). An Enhanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft Applications. Presented at 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC), Nottingham

© 2018 IEEE. The more-electric aircraft (MEA) concept has become a major trend due to its multiple advantages. Many functions which are conventionally driven by pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical power systems are replaced by electrical ones onboard... Read More about An Enhanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft Applications.

Reliability Analysis of SiC MOSFET Power Module for More Electric Aircraft Motor Drive Applications (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
O'Donnell, S., Wheeler, P., & Castellazzi, A. (2018, November). Reliability Analysis of SiC MOSFET Power Module for More Electric Aircraft Motor Drive Applications. Presented at 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC), Nottingham

This paper presents a reliability study on a Microsemi 5 kVA Integrated Power Solutions (IPS) module designed to drive an electrical motor in a More Electric Aircraft actuation system. The measures taken in the design of the product and the reliabili... Read More about Reliability Analysis of SiC MOSFET Power Module for More Electric Aircraft Motor Drive Applications.

Thermal Analysis of High Power High Voltage DC Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) for Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor-craft (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Adhikari, J., Yang, T., Zhang, J., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018, November). Thermal Analysis of High Power High Voltage DC Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) for Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor-craft. Presented at 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC), Nottingham, UK

This paper explores different possible topologies of a high-power high-voltage bidirectional DC solid state power controller (SSPC) for aerospace applications. The most suitable topology is then selected for design and implementation of the SSPC. A d... Read More about Thermal Analysis of High Power High Voltage DC Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) for Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor-craft.

Three-Phase Rectifiers with Current Compensation Schemes - Part I: Passive Circuits (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Faundez, D., Kolar, J., Wheeler, P., Riveros, J. A., & Toledo, S. (2018, November). Three-Phase Rectifiers with Current Compensation Schemes - Part I: Passive Circuits. Presented at 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles and International Transportation Electrification Conference, ESARS-ITEC 2018, Nottingham, UK

Three-phase rectifiers are widely used in several applications. The main feature desired in these power converters is a satisfying regulation of dc output voltage/current, but this ought to be achieved with high quality ac currents and unitary power... Read More about Three-Phase Rectifiers with Current Compensation Schemes - Part I: Passive Circuits.

3L-NPC AC-DC power converter using virtual space vector PWM with optimal switching sequence based on G-h coordinate (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Guo, F., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018, November). 3L-NPC AC-DC power converter using virtual space vector PWM with optimal switching sequence based on G-h coordinate. Presented at 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC)