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Design and Controllability Trade-Off in Dual Three-Phase Winding PMSMs (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Zhu, S., Qayyum, N., Ernest, E., Paciura, K., Zou, T., & Gerada, C. (2023). Design and Controllability Trade-Off in Dual Three-Phase Winding PMSMs. In 2023 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4147-4154). https://doi.org/10.1109/ecce53617.2023.10361990

Designing and controlling dual three-phase motor poses significant challenges. The conventional mathematical model of such motors only considers fundamental components, thereby failing to capture the complete characteristics of the motors. In this st... Read More about Design and Controllability Trade-Off in Dual Three-Phase Winding PMSMs.

Reduced Computational Burden of Modulated Model-Predictive Control for Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive Applications (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Riccio, J., Karamanakos, P., Degano, M., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2023). Reduced Computational Burden of Modulated Model-Predictive Control for Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive Applications. In 2023 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4995-5002). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE53617.2023.10362110

This paper introduces a novel geometric approach to significantly reduce the computational burden of modulated predictive controllers while maintaining the same steady-state performance and satisfactory dynamic behavior. The proposed geometric method... Read More about Reduced Computational Burden of Modulated Model-Predictive Control for Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive Applications.

Manufacturable Edgewise Winding Solutions Considering Parallel Slot and Parallel Tooth Stator Structures (2023)
Conference Proceeding
George, L., Walker, A., Zhang, F., Vakil, G., & Gerada, C. (2023). Manufacturable Edgewise Winding Solutions Considering Parallel Slot and Parallel Tooth Stator Structures. . https://doi.org/10.1109/oncon60463.2023.10431188

Due to climate concerns, the push towards transportation electrification to deliver electric machines capable of high-power density performance is becoming increasingly critical. A key component of this is the structure and manufacture of the winding... Read More about Manufacturable Edgewise Winding Solutions Considering Parallel Slot and Parallel Tooth Stator Structures.

Comparative Study on Stranded and Hairpin Windings for 350kW EV Traction Motor (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Jiang, J., Zou, T., Rocca, S. L., Gerada, D., & Gerada, C. (2023). Comparative Study on Stranded and Hairpin Windings for 350kW EV Traction Motor. In 2023 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS). https://doi.org/10.1109/icems59686.2023.10345248

Hairpin winding is a key technology for traction motors to meet the step-change requirements on power density and efficiency in electrical vehicle (EV) industry. This winding solution features inherently high slot fill factor and improved heat dissip... Read More about Comparative Study on Stranded and Hairpin Windings for 350kW EV Traction Motor.

A Taguchi-LHS-RSM Double-Staged Approach for Design Optimization of Self-Ventilated Cooling Systems Utilized in PMSMs (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Zhu, G., Xu, Z., Zhang, F., Gerada, C., & Gerada, D. (2023). A Taguchi-LHS-RSM Double-Staged Approach for Design Optimization of Self-Ventilated Cooling Systems Utilized in PMSMs. In 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS). https://doi.org/10.1109/icems59686.2023.10344616

Thermal management is critical for high-power-density permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs). To realize the efficient and effective design optimization of self-ventilated air cooling systems for PMSMs, in this paper, a Taguchi-preconditioned... Read More about A Taguchi-LHS-RSM Double-Staged Approach for Design Optimization of Self-Ventilated Cooling Systems Utilized in PMSMs.

Multi-objective Optimizations of Copper and Aluminum Hairpin Windings: a Comparison (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Cutuli, G., Nuzzo, S., Zou, T., Franceschini, G., Gerada, C., & Barater, D. (2023). Multi-objective Optimizations of Copper and Aluminum Hairpin Windings: a Comparison. In 2023 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (3796-3801). https://doi.org/10.1109/ecce53617.2023.10362293

This work critically analyzes the possibility of adopting aluminum hairpin windings as alternative to copper in electric traction machines for automotive applications. Copper and aluminum hairpin winding solutions are compared based on two proposed s... Read More about Multi-objective Optimizations of Copper and Aluminum Hairpin Windings: a Comparison.

Experimental analysis of mismatch in electro-thermal device parameter within parallel connected SiC MOSFETs: Considerations for multi-chip power module design (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Fayyaz, A., Li, Y., Evans, P., Watson, A., Wheeler, P., & Gerada, C. (2023). Experimental analysis of mismatch in electro-thermal device parameter within parallel connected SiC MOSFETs: Considerations for multi-chip power module design. In 2023 IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Asia (WiPDA Asia). https://doi.org/10.1109/WiPDAAsia58218.2023.10261906

This paper aims to investigate the current imbalance within parallel connected common-source configuration of SiC Power MOSFET switches using double pulse transient operation. Mismatches in electro-thermal parameters e.g., threshold voltage (Vth and... Read More about Experimental analysis of mismatch in electro-thermal device parameter within parallel connected SiC MOSFETs: Considerations for multi-chip power module design.

Rotor Vibration Control using Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Di Nardo, M., Ilkhani, M. R., Wang, M., Degano, M., Gerada, C., Sala, G., …Hoppert, M. (2023). Rotor Vibration Control using Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines. In 2023 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC55163.2023.10238954

This paper investigates the possibility to control the radial displacements of the shaft of an electrical machine equipped with a multi-three-phase winding arrangement with the aim of reducing the related vibrations. A comprehensive dynamic modeling... Read More about Rotor Vibration Control using Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines.

Comparison of V-shaped IPM Machines Winding Topologies for Heavy-duty EV Applications (2023)
Conference Proceeding
George, L., Walker, A., Zhang, F., Vakil, G., & Gerada, C. (2023). Comparison of V-shaped IPM Machines Winding Topologies for Heavy-duty EV Applications. . https://doi.org/10.1109/esars-itec57127.2023.10114821

High performance electric machines are critical for heavy-duty electric vehicles (HDEV) to enable transportation electrification, where there is a significant performance gap between the traditional internal combustion engines and electrical machine... Read More about Comparison of V-shaped IPM Machines Winding Topologies for Heavy-duty EV Applications.

AC/DC Converter Topologies Comparison for More Electric Aircraft Applications (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Khera, F. A., Gerada, C., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. W. (2022). AC/DC Converter Topologies Comparison for More Electric Aircraft Applications. In 2022 IEEE 7th Southern Power Electronics Conference (SPEC). https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEC55080.2022.10058465

This paper compares the potential AC/DC power converter topologies that are appropriate for medium voltage and medium/high power aircraft applications. The power converter's rated power and the DC distribution voltage level in this application assume... Read More about AC/DC Converter Topologies Comparison for More Electric Aircraft Applications.

Comparative Analysis of Synchronous Reluctance Machine against Conventional Induction Machine for Railway Traction (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Tom, L., Khowja, M. R., Ramanathan, R., Vakil, G., & Gerada, C. (2022). Comparative Analysis of Synchronous Reluctance Machine against Conventional Induction Machine for Railway Traction. In 2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM 2022) (69-76). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEM51905.2022.9910767

Electrification in railway industry offers better performing trains with reduced pollution and maximised capacity. SynREL is gaining more interest as a candidate for traction application in place of IM due to its simple and robust structure. Conseque... Read More about Comparative Analysis of Synchronous Reluctance Machine against Conventional Induction Machine for Railway Traction.

Performance Assessment of Standard Cooling Strategies for Hairpin Windings (2022)
Conference Proceeding
La Rocca, A., La Rocca, S., Zou, T., Liu, C., Moslemin, M., Gerada, C., & Cairns, A. (2022). Performance Assessment of Standard Cooling Strategies for Hairpin Windings. In 2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM) (1163-1169). https://doi.org/10.1109/icem51905.2022.9910733

This paper aims to assess the performance of some standard cooling strategies which are commonly used in traction electric motors for electric vehicles (EVs) employing hairpin windings. The use of such type of coils does normally lead to higher power... Read More about Performance Assessment of Standard Cooling Strategies for Hairpin Windings.

On the Fault Tolerance and PM Demagnetisation of a High-Performance Aircraft Propulsion Motor (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Hebala, A., Nuzzo, S., Connor, P. H., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2022). On the Fault Tolerance and PM Demagnetisation of a High-Performance Aircraft Propulsion Motor. . https://doi.org/10.1109/icem51905.2022.9910866

In this paper, a study of the fault-tolerance and demagnetisation of a high-performance aircraft propulsion motor is investigated. The motor is proposed with either three or four sets of three-phase windings, while maintaining the same magnetic and t... Read More about On the Fault Tolerance and PM Demagnetisation of a High-Performance Aircraft Propulsion Motor.

Modelling, Analysis, and Design of a Line-Start Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Vannini, A., Simonelli, C., Marfoli, A., Papini, L., Bolognesi, P., & Gerada, C. (2022). Modelling, Analysis, and Design of a Line-Start Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. . https://doi.org/10.1109/icem51905.2022.9910937

Line-Start Permanent Magnet Motors are a valid alternative to conventional three-phase induction motors and wound-field synchronous machines for fixed-speed applications direct fed by the grid, targeting superior efficiency and high reliability. A ge... Read More about Modelling, Analysis, and Design of a Line-Start Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor.

Power Loss and Performance Analysis of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Actuator Applications (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Tameemi, A., Degano, M., Di Nardo, M., Murataliyev, M., Gerada, D., Xu, Z., & Gerada, C. (2022). Power Loss and Performance Analysis of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Actuator Applications. In 2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM) (807-813). https://doi.org/10.1109/icem51905.2022.9910911

Permanent magnet synchronous motors are very suitable in applications demanding high power density with high performance requirements, such as in aerospace actuators. Achieving high performance targets while keeping the total weight of the electrical... Read More about Power Loss and Performance Analysis of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Actuator Applications.

Concept and Preliminary Sizing of a Dual DC-Bus Homopolar Generator Using Diode Rectifiers (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Vannini, A., Papini, L., Marfoli, A., Gerada, C., & Bolognesi, P. (2022). Concept and Preliminary Sizing of a Dual DC-Bus Homopolar Generator Using Diode Rectifiers. In 2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM) (2074-2080). https://doi.org/10.1109/icem51905.2022.9910897

Synchronous Homopolar Generators represent an attractive solution for the future of power generation in propulsive systems based on hybrid turbo-electric drivetrains. In fact they feature both a fully controllable excitation, similar to wound-field s... Read More about Concept and Preliminary Sizing of a Dual DC-Bus Homopolar Generator Using Diode Rectifiers.

Investigating Synchronous Reluctance Rotor Performance for Traction Applications against a Permanent Magnet Benchmark (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Connor, P. H., Khowja, M., La Rocca, A., La Rocca, S., Zou, T., Vakil, G., …Paciura, K. (2022). Investigating Synchronous Reluctance Rotor Performance for Traction Applications against a Permanent Magnet Benchmark. . https://doi.org/10.1109/icem51905.2022.9910649

This paper investigates the potential benefits for the use of synchronous reluctance machines for traction applications. Permanent magnet machines are often used to generate the highest power densities. However, magnet use has drawbacks including tem... Read More about Investigating Synchronous Reluctance Rotor Performance for Traction Applications against a Permanent Magnet Benchmark.

Fast Sizing Tool and Optimization Technique for Concentrated Wound Slotless Outer Rotor Motor for eVTOL Application (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Dave, N., Gerada, D., Vakil, G., Zhang, H., Shi, B., Zhang, F., …Gerada, C. (2022). Fast Sizing Tool and Optimization Technique for Concentrated Wound Slotless Outer Rotor Motor for eVTOL Application. In 2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM) (2094-2099). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEM51905.2022.9910584

This paper aims to present the feasibility and advantages of slotless motors for electric aircraft applications. Currently, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft are equipped with a slotted motor with concentrated windings and an out... Read More about Fast Sizing Tool and Optimization Technique for Concentrated Wound Slotless Outer Rotor Motor for eVTOL Application.

Analytical Model for the Open Circuit Field due to Different Magnetization Patterns of the rotor in the Slotless Machines (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Dave, N., Gerada, D., Vakil, G., Zhang, H., Li, J., & Gerada, C. (2022). Analytical Model for the Open Circuit Field due to Different Magnetization Patterns of the rotor in the Slotless Machines. In 2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM) (1204-1210). https://doi.org/10.1109/icem51905.2022.9910580

From the existing literature, the open circuit field due to different magnetisations of the rotor magnets is known. This includes field due to parallel, radial and Halbach magnetisation. This paper presents the generalised analytical model to represe... Read More about Analytical Model for the Open Circuit Field due to Different Magnetization Patterns of the rotor in the Slotless Machines.

Carbon Emission Analysis of Electrical Machines (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, X., Xu, Z., Gerada, C., & Gerada, D. (2021). Carbon Emission Analysis of Electrical Machines. In 2021 24th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS) (1678-1683). https://doi.org/10.23919/ICEMS52562.2021.9634279

The industry places increased importance on carbon reduction. Many are focused on lowering the fuel consumption of electrical machines, however, carbon emissions from the acquisition of raw materials and the energy consumption of manufacturing proces... Read More about Carbon Emission Analysis of Electrical Machines.