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On Accelerated Degradation of DC-Link Film Capacitors and Data-based Lifetime Estimation (2024)
Journal Article
Pena-Quintal, A., Mustafa, U., Gerada, C., & Ahmed, M. R. (2024). On Accelerated Degradation of DC-Link Film Capacitors and Data-based Lifetime Estimation. IEEE Access, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2024.3474256

Methods to address the lifetime of film capacitors are a new trend, which have come about due to the importance of control algorithms relying on the stability and the reliability of this passive device for controlling ever-increasing power with optim... Read More about On Accelerated Degradation of DC-Link Film Capacitors and Data-based Lifetime Estimation.

Distributed Magnetic Equivalent Circuit Modelling of Synchronous Machines (2024)
Journal Article
Korman, O., Nardo, M. D., Riccio, J., Murataliyev, M., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2024). Distributed Magnetic Equivalent Circuit Modelling of Synchronous Machines. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2024.3462898

This paper proposes a highly accurate and computationally efficient distributed magnetic equivalent circuit (DMEC) model for synchronous electric machines. The model - based on a two directional flux paths cell element - is derived in a general fashi... Read More about Distributed Magnetic Equivalent Circuit Modelling of Synchronous Machines.

Fault-Tolerant Dual Channels Three-Phase PMSM for Aerospace Applications (2024)
Journal Article
Khowja, M. R., Singh, K., Rocca, A. L., Vakil, G., Ramnathan, R., & Gerada, C. (2024). Fault-Tolerant Dual Channels Three-Phase PMSM for Aerospace Applications. IEEE Access, 12, 126845-126857. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2024.3451705

In safety-critical applications such as aerospace and marine, electrical machines are limited to meet several stringent requirements such as physical, electrical, magnetic and thermal isolation between two three-phase channels, in order to be conside... Read More about Fault-Tolerant Dual Channels Three-Phase PMSM for Aerospace Applications.

Multiphysics Sizing of Interior Permanent Magnet Machines Based on Geometric Methodology (2024)
Journal Article
Darmani, M. A., Cavagnino, A., Vaschetto, S., Marignetti, F., & Gerada, C. (2024). Multiphysics Sizing of Interior Permanent Magnet Machines Based on Geometric Methodology. IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications, 5, 283 - 299. https://doi.org/10.1109/ojia.2024.3427863

This study presents a sizing methodology in the frame of the multidisciplinary design of interior permanent magnet synchronous machines. The proposed approach targets at obtaining an initial electromagnetic design of the machine, including diameters,... Read More about Multiphysics Sizing of Interior Permanent Magnet Machines Based on Geometric Methodology.

AFPM Machines Equipped with Multilayer Magnets (2024)
Journal Article
Darmani, M. A., Pošković, E., Franchini, F., Ferraris, L., Cavagnino, A., & Gerada, C. (2024). AFPM Machines Equipped with Multilayer Magnets. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, https://doi.org/10.1109/tec.2024.3420133

This article investigates the manufacturability and applicability of unified multilayer magnets, comprising two different magnetic materials with distinct characteristics, for use in electrical machines. In particular, the self-produced multilayer ma... Read More about AFPM Machines Equipped with Multilayer Magnets.

Fast Flux Maps Computation of Synchronous Reluctance Machines With and Without Permanent Magnets Assistance (2024)
Journal Article
Gallicchio, G., Nardo, M. D., Cupertino, F., Varvolik, V., Buticchi, G., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2024). Fast Flux Maps Computation of Synchronous Reluctance Machines With and Without Permanent Magnets Assistance. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 60(5), 6725-6735. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2024.3403967

This paper proposes a computational efficient and accurate hybrid analytical-finite element (FE) performance prediction methodology for synchronous reluctance (SyR) machines. The hybrid procedure consists in solving the d- and q-axis magnetic equival... Read More about Fast Flux Maps Computation of Synchronous Reluctance Machines With and Without Permanent Magnets Assistance.

Investigation on the torsional property of hybrid composite/metal shafts at different service temperatures: Experimental and analytical study (2024)
Journal Article
Qi, W., Xu, Z., Wan, Y., Gerada, D., & Gerada, C. (2024). Investigation on the torsional property of hybrid composite/metal shafts at different service temperatures: Experimental and analytical study. Polymer Composites, 45(12), 11266-11275. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.28564

Torsional tests were conducted to investigate the influence of service temperature on torsional property of composite/steel hybrid structures. In the experiment, two types of lightweight hybrid composite‐metal shafts were tested at both room temperat... Read More about Investigation on the torsional property of hybrid composite/metal shafts at different service temperatures: Experimental and analytical study.

A Review of Carbon Emissions from Electrical Machine Materials (2024)
Journal Article
Zhang, X., Gerada, D., Xu, Z., Zhang, F., & Gerada, C. (2024). A Review of Carbon Emissions from Electrical Machine Materials. Electronics, 13(9), Article 1714. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13091714

As the world embarks on a global mission to tackle climate change, reducing carbon represents a key challenge given the escalating global warming. The U.K. is among many other nations that are determined to decarbonise all sectors and strive to achie... Read More about A Review of Carbon Emissions from Electrical Machine Materials.

Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Design for Light Traction Applications (2024)
Journal Article
Nardo, M. D., Gallicchio, G., Cupertino, F., Korman, O., Wang, M., Gerada, C., Varvolik, V., Wang, S., & Buticchi, G. (2024). Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Design for Light Traction Applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 60(4), 6079-6091. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2024.3384481

This paper presents a systematic comparative design study of permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance (PMaSyR) machines for a light traction application aimed at considering an holistic approach for a given outer envelope and cooling system s... Read More about Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Design for Light Traction Applications.

Life Characterization of PEEK and Nanofilled Enamel Insulated Wires Under Thermal Ageing (2024)
Journal Article
Khowja, M. R., Vakil, G., Ahmad, S. S., Ramanathan, R., Gerada, C., & Benarous, M. (2024). Life Characterization of PEEK and Nanofilled Enamel Insulated Wires Under Thermal Ageing. IEEE Access, 12, 39470- 39483. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2024.3374637

This paper characterizes and develops life models for two different wire insulating materials: Poly-ether-ketone (PEEK) and nanofilled enamel (Allotherm wire). The article focuses on predicting the lifespan of PEEK and Allotherm wire insulating mater... Read More about Life Characterization of PEEK and Nanofilled Enamel Insulated Wires Under Thermal Ageing.

Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors (2024)
Journal Article
Naderiallaf, H., Degano, M., Gerada, C., & Gerada, D. (2024). Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 31(4), 2084-2093. https://doi.org/10.1109/tdei.2024.3355032

This contribution elucidates the impact of the fillet radius, a geometric feature of rectangular insulated wires not commonly considered, on the partial discharge inception voltage (PDIV) in low-voltage machine turn-to-turn winding insulation. Initia... Read More about Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors.

Additive manufacturing of Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets and their application in electrical machines (2024)
Journal Article
Wu, J., Korman, O., Di Nardo, M., Degano, M., Gerada, C., Ashcroft, I., J.M. Hague, R., & T. Aboulkhair, N. (2024). Additive manufacturing of Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets and their application in electrical machines. IEEE Access, 12, 138921-138931. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3436643

Powder Bed Fusion - Laser Beam (PBF-LB), a form of additive manufacturing (AM) for Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets, is attracting substantial interest for its ability to process functional magnetic materials while capitalizing on AM's design flexibility an... Read More about Additive manufacturing of Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets and their application in electrical machines.