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Electricity Generation under the Climate Change Situation in Latin America: Trends and Challenges (2024)
Journal Article
Undurraga, J. P., Rivera, M., Cossutta, P., Garcés, A., Ayala, M., García, L. Y., & Wheeler, P. (2024). Electricity Generation under the Climate Change Situation in Latin America: Trends and Challenges. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 14(2), 535-545. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.15226

In a scenario of energy inequality, countries require stability for development and quality of life for their inhabitants. This paper addresses the reality of access to electrical energy and the effect of climate change on the potential of renewables... Read More about Electricity Generation under the Climate Change Situation in Latin America: Trends and Challenges.

A Review on Weighting Factor Design of Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Strategies for AC Electric Drives (2024)
Journal Article
Zerdali, E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2024). A Review on Weighting Factor Design of Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Strategies for AC Electric Drives. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3370550

Model predictive control has been widely applied to AC electric drives over the last decade. Despite the proposed solutions, researchers are still seeking to find more effective solutions for weighting factor design, parameter dependency, current/tor... Read More about A Review on Weighting Factor Design of Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Strategies for AC Electric Drives.

A metaheuristic-based method for photovoltaic temperature computation under tropical conditions (2024)
Journal Article
Osorio, L., Moreno, M., Rivera, M., Tuninetti, V., Ruíz Chavarria, G., Duchêne, L., & Wheeler, P. (2024). A metaheuristic-based method for photovoltaic temperature computation under tropical conditions. Solar Energy, 271, Article 112414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2024.112414

Tropical climates have favorable irradiation levels for the development of photovoltaic systems; however, high temperatures have a negative impact on the efficiency of solar cells. Since direct measurement of cell temperature is not common, mathemati... Read More about A metaheuristic-based method for photovoltaic temperature computation under tropical conditions.

An Optimal Switching Sequence Model Predictive Control Scheme for the 3L-NPC Converter with Output LC Filter (2024)
Journal Article
Herrera, F., Mora, A., Cárdenas, R., Díaz, M., Rodríguez, J., & Rivera, M. (2024). An Optimal Switching Sequence Model Predictive Control Scheme for the 3L-NPC Converter with Output LC Filter. Processes, 12(2), Article 348. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12020348

In some applications of microgrids and distributed generation, it is necessary to feed islanded or stand-alone loads with high-quality voltage to provide low total harmonic distortion (THD). To fulfil these demands, an LC filter is usuallyconnected t... Read More about An Optimal Switching Sequence Model Predictive Control Scheme for the 3L-NPC Converter with Output LC Filter.

Improved Feedback Quantizer with Discrete Space Vector (2024)
Journal Article
Veillon, M., Espinosa, E., Melin, P., Mirzaeva, G., Rivera, M., Baier, C. R., & Ramirez, R. O. (in press). Improved Feedback Quantizer with Discrete Space Vector. Sensors, 24(1), Article 287. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24010287

The use of advanced modulation and control schemes for power converters, such as a Feedback Quantizer and Predictive Control, is widely studied in the literature. This work focuses on improving the closed-loop modulation scheme called Feedback Quanti... Read More about Improved Feedback Quantizer with Discrete Space Vector.

A Smart Crop Water Stress Index-Based IoT Solution for Precision Irrigation of Wine Grape (2023)
Journal Article
Fuentes-Peñailillo, F., Ortega-Farías, S., Acevedo-Opazo, C., Rivera, M., & Araya-Alman, M. (2024). A Smart Crop Water Stress Index-Based IoT Solution for Precision Irrigation of Wine Grape. Sensors, 24(1), Article 25. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24010025

The Scholander-type pressure chamber to measure midday stem water potential (MSWP) has been widely used to schedule irrigation in commercial vineyards. However, the limited number of sites that can be evaluated using the pressure chamber makes it dif... Read More about A Smart Crop Water Stress Index-Based IoT Solution for Precision Irrigation of Wine Grape.

Enhanced Dual–Vector Model Predictive Control for PMSM Drives Using the Optimal Vector Selection Principle (2023)
Journal Article
Huang, Z., Wei, Q., Xiao, X., Xia, Y., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2023). Enhanced Dual–Vector Model Predictive Control for PMSM Drives Using the Optimal Vector Selection Principle. Energies, 16(22), Article 7482. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16227482

The Dual–Vector model predictive control (DV–MPC) method can improve the steady–state control performance of motor drives compared to using the single–vector method in one switching cycle. However, this performance enhancement generally increases the... Read More about Enhanced Dual–Vector Model Predictive Control for PMSM Drives Using the Optimal Vector Selection Principle.

A honeycomb-like predictive controller with a reduced computational burden for three-level NPC converters (2023)
Journal Article
Silva, J. J., Rohten, J. A., Villarroel, F. A., Pulido, E. S., & Rivera, M. E. (2024). A honeycomb-like predictive controller with a reduced computational burden for three-level NPC converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 39(2), 2051 - 2062. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2023.3329644

This article presents a predictive control strategy to control a photovoltaic plant based on bifacial photovoltaic (BPV) panels connected to the electrical grid through a three-phase neutral point clamped (NPC) power converter. Electricity generation... Read More about A honeycomb-like predictive controller with a reduced computational burden for three-level NPC converters.

Impact of Grid Unbalances on Electric Vehicle Chargers (2023)
Journal Article
Alwahaibi, S., Wheeler, P., Rivera, M., & Ahmed, M. R. (2023). Impact of Grid Unbalances on Electric Vehicle Chargers. Energies, 16(17), Article 6201. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16176201

There is a global trend to reduce emissions from cars through the adoption of other alternatives, such as electric vehicles (EVs). The increasing popularity of EVs has led to a growing demand for electric vehicle chargers. EV chargers are essential f... Read More about Impact of Grid Unbalances on Electric Vehicle Chargers.

A Detailed dSPACE-Based Implementation of Modulated Model Predictive Control for AC Microgrids (2023)
Journal Article
Villalón, A., Muñoz, C., Muñoz, J., & Rivera, M. (2023). A Detailed dSPACE-Based Implementation of Modulated Model Predictive Control for AC Microgrids. Sensors, 23(14), Article 6288. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23146288

Microgrids represent a promising energy technology, because of the inclusion in them of clean and smart energy technologies. They also represent research challenges, including controllability, stability, and implementation. This article presents a dS... Read More about A Detailed dSPACE-Based Implementation of Modulated Model Predictive Control for AC Microgrids.

Alternating Sequential Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, J., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2023). Alternating Sequential Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter. . https://doi.org/10.1109/precede57319.2023.10174403

Weighting factor design is one of the challenges faced by model predictive control (MPC) when multiple control objectives are to be achieved simultaneously. This paper proposes an alternating sequential MPC (ASMPC) in which the cost functions are eva... Read More about Alternating Sequential Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter.

Single-Phase Mains Fed Three-Phase Induction Motor Drive Using Improved Power Quality Direct AC–AC Converter (2023)
Journal Article
Mir, T. N., Singh, B., Bhat, A. H., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2023). Single-Phase Mains Fed Three-Phase Induction Motor Drive Using Improved Power Quality Direct AC–AC Converter. IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications, 4, 178-187. https://doi.org/10.1109/ojia.2023.3279776

This article presents an alternative ac–ac converter topology and its control for low-speed three-phase induction motor drives fed from single-phase ac mains. The proposed matrix converter based drive system eliminates the dc link capacitor, thus fac... Read More about Single-Phase Mains Fed Three-Phase Induction Motor Drive Using Improved Power Quality Direct AC–AC Converter.

A Single Phase Hybrid Multiport Microinverter for Photovoltaic Energy Controlled by Exact Linearization (2023)
Journal Article
Aliaga, R., Muñoz, J., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Rohten, J., & Trentin, A. (2023). A Single Phase Hybrid Multiport Microinverter for Photovoltaic Energy Controlled by Exact Linearization. IEEE Access, 11, 50075-50089. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3278099

Solar energy can be captured by Photovoltaics (PV) and converted into electrical power. This electrical power can then be connected to grids by power electronic converters, which can also operate the PV panels at around their maximum power point (MPP... Read More about A Single Phase Hybrid Multiport Microinverter for Photovoltaic Energy Controlled by Exact Linearization.

Comparison of FCS-MPC Strategies in a Grid-Connected Single-Phase Quasi-Z Source Inverter (2023)
Journal Article
Saavedra, J. L., Baier, C. R., Marciel, E. I., Rivera, M., Carreno, A., Hernandez, J. C., & Melín, P. E. (2023). Comparison of FCS-MPC Strategies in a Grid-Connected Single-Phase Quasi-Z Source Inverter. Electronics, 12(9), Article 2052. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12092052

This paper compares two finite-control-set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) strategies in the context of a grid-connected single-phase quasi-Z source inverter (SP-qZSI). Both schemes use discrete-time models of the inductor current and capacitor vo... Read More about Comparison of FCS-MPC Strategies in a Grid-Connected Single-Phase Quasi-Z Source Inverter.

Application of Spectrometry for Determining the Solar Radiation of Deciduous Trees’ Shade: A Passive Energy Conservation Approach for Mediterranean Climates (2023)
Journal Article
del Campo-Hitschfeld, M. L., Arenas, N., Rivera, M., & Ballesteros-Pérez, P. (2023). Application of Spectrometry for Determining the Solar Radiation of Deciduous Trees’ Shade: A Passive Energy Conservation Approach for Mediterranean Climates. Buildings, 13(5), Article 1130. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13051130

Deciduous trees are well known for controlling solar gains in buildings, contributing to energy savings in a sector that consumes 35% of global energy. However, there is still a lack of information about the real thermal impact that deciduous trees h... Read More about Application of Spectrometry for Determining the Solar Radiation of Deciduous Trees’ Shade: A Passive Energy Conservation Approach for Mediterranean Climates.

New Hysteresis FCS-MPC AC Current Controller With Disturbance Estimator (2023)
Journal Article
Stojić, D., & Rivera, M. (2023). New Hysteresis FCS-MPC AC Current Controller With Disturbance Estimator. Electrical Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00202-023-01812-8

In this paper, a modification is proposed in the conventional finite control set model predictive controller (FCS-MPC) applied in the three-phase voltage source inverter's (VSI's) output current control with resistive-inductive (RL) load. It comprise... Read More about New Hysteresis FCS-MPC AC Current Controller With Disturbance Estimator.

A Review of Communication Protocols and Control Strategies in DC Microgrids: An experimental validation focus (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Véliz, A., Riffo, S., Rivera, M., Restrepo, C., Garcés-Ruiz, A., & Chub, A. (in press). A Review of Communication Protocols and Control Strategies in DC Microgrids: An experimental validation focus.

Given the growing presence of microgrids, it is necessary to investigate how communication protocols impact their behavior. The study of DC microgrid topologies is of great importance due to their fast proliferation and the fact that they allow for q... Read More about A Review of Communication Protocols and Control Strategies in DC Microgrids: An experimental validation focus.

High Pulsed Voltage Alkaline Electrolysis for Water Splitting (2023)
Journal Article
Albornoz, M., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Ramírez, R. (2023). High Pulsed Voltage Alkaline Electrolysis for Water Splitting. Sensors, 23(8), Article 3820. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23083820

Pulsed electrolysis has become a promising research topic in recent decades due to advances in solid-state semiconductor devices. These technologies have enabled the design and construction of simpler, more efficient, and less costly high-voltage and... Read More about High Pulsed Voltage Alkaline Electrolysis for Water Splitting.

Alternative Feedback Quantizer Using Space Vector Modulation (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Veillon, M., Espinosa, E., Lizana, R., Melin, P., Mirzaeva, G., Rivera, M., & Sepulveda, N. (2023). Alternative Feedback Quantizer Using Space Vector Modulation. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT58465.2023.10143170

Feedback Quantizer (FBQ) is a closed-loop modulation scheme with low harmonic content at low frequency and good tracking of the voltage reference at fundamental frequency. A good modulation scheme to be applied in transformer dependent systems that a... Read More about Alternative Feedback Quantizer Using Space Vector Modulation.

Moving Microgrid Hierarchical Control to an SDN-Based Kubernetes Cluster: A Framework for Reliable and Flexible Energy Distribution (2023)
Journal Article
Pérez, R., Rivera, M., Salgueiro, Y., Baier, C. R., & Wheeler, P. (2023). Moving Microgrid Hierarchical Control to an SDN-Based Kubernetes Cluster: A Framework for Reliable and Flexible Energy Distribution. Sensors, 23(7), Article 3395. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23073395

Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a communication alternative to increase the scalability and resilience of microgrid hierarchical control. The common architecture has a centralized and monolithic topology, where the controller is highly susceptib... Read More about Moving Microgrid Hierarchical Control to an SDN-Based Kubernetes Cluster: A Framework for Reliable and Flexible Energy Distribution.