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Model Predictive Control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chen, L., Zanchetta, P., Tarisciotti, L., Wheeler, P., Costabebber, A., & Dragičević, T. (2019, May). Model Predictive Control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids. Paper presented at 3rd IEEEE ICDCM (International Conference on DC Microgrids), Shimane, Japan

The proposed control for DC/DC converters with high frequency isolation, on one hand, provides fast stabilization to the DC microgrids without introducing additional passive components. On the other hand, it can improve load transition performance. A... Read More about Model Predictive Control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids.

Flux control modulation for the dual active bridge DC/DC converter (2019)
Journal Article
Fritz, N., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., Cuomo, F., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Flux control modulation for the dual active bridge DC/DC converter. Journal of Engineering, 2019(17), 4353-4358. https://doi.org/10.1049/joe.2018.8014

This paper introduces a modulation technique for the single-phase dual active bridge (DAB) in which the switching frequency and transformer flux linkage are modulated to achieve improved power transfer characteristics and reduced converter losses. By... Read More about Flux control modulation for the dual active bridge DC/DC converter.

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.

Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations (2019)
Journal Article
Müller, N., Kouro, S., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., Bittner, G., & Girardi, F. (2019). Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations. Energies, 12(9), Article 1812. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12091812

This paper presents an analyses of an Energy Storage System (ESS) for grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) systems, in order to harness the energy usually lost due to PV array oversizing. A real case of annual PV power generation analysis is presented to illu... Read More about Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations.

Impedance-based Sensitivity Analysis of Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yang, J., Buticchi, G., Yan, H., Gu, C., Zhang, H., & Wheeler, P. (2019, April). Impedance-based Sensitivity Analysis of Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter. Presented at IEEE 13th International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG 2019)), Sonderborg, Denmark

The sensitivity analysis of a circuit reflects the robustness of this circuit to the relevant parameters. This paper investigates the sensitivity of input impedance of DAB converter, which is widely adopted in solid-state transformer (SST) and dc mic... Read More about Impedance-based Sensitivity Analysis of Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter.

A three-phase modular isolated matrix converter (2019)
Journal Article
Nasir, U., Costabeber, A., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. (2019). A three-phase modular isolated matrix converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(12), 11760-11773. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2019.2909681

This paper discusses the analysis, design and experimental validation of a Modular Isolated Matrix Converter (MIMC), including modulation, commutation and control. The MIMC topology is a single-stage high power density AC/AC converter which is attrac... Read More about A three-phase modular isolated matrix converter.

Genetic Algorithm Technique for 7-Level Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Converter THD Minimization (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sarbanzadeh, M., Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Salehi, A., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019, June). Genetic Algorithm Technique for 7-Level Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Converter THD Minimization. Presented at 2019 IEEE 28th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE), Vancouver, BC, Canada

Multilevel converters (especially cascaded H-bridge converters) have been widely applied to industrial applications, today. One of the main problems of multilevel converters is high magnitudes of total harmonics distortions which has an effect on the... Read More about Genetic Algorithm Technique for 7-Level Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Converter THD Minimization.

Novel Motor-Shaped Rotational Inductor for Motor Drive Applications (2019)
Journal Article
Odhano, S., Khowja, M. R., Gerada, C., Vakil, G., Abebe, R., Odhano, S. A., Patel, C., & Wheeler, P. (2020). Novel Motor-Shaped Rotational Inductor for Motor Drive Applications. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(3), 1844-1854. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2019.2907512

This paper presents a validation of the novel motor-shaped rotational inductor. To validate the concept, 12 slots 2 poles rotational inductor is tested at different supply frequencies and rotor speeds. Experimental results have shown that the iron lo... Read More about Novel Motor-Shaped Rotational Inductor for Motor Drive Applications.

Fixed switching frequency predictive control of an asymmetric source dual inverter system with a floating bridge for multilevel operation (2019)
Journal Article
Chowdhury, S., Wheeler, P., Huang, Z., Rivera, M., & Gerada, C. (2019). Fixed switching frequency predictive control of an asymmetric source dual inverter system with a floating bridge for multilevel operation. IET Power Electronics, 12(3), 450-457. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2018.5395

This study proposes a modified modulated model predictive control (MMPC) scheme to control an open-end winding induction motor drive using an asymmetric source dual inverter with one floating bridge. The control algorithm uses a modulation algorithm... Read More about Fixed switching frequency predictive control of an asymmetric source dual inverter system with a floating bridge for multilevel operation.

Single-stage impedance source inverters with quasi-DC–DC output cell for working in dual inductor current modes (2019)
Journal Article
Liu, H., Ji, Y., Yong, F., Wu, F., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Single-stage impedance source inverters with quasi-DC–DC output cell for working in dual inductor current modes. IET Power Electronics, 12(6), 1585-1592. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2018.5263

Single-stage impedance source inverters with quasi-DC–DC output cell (QDDOC) are proposed here. The QDDOC is derived from DC–DC converters, and QDDOC can be applied in all the existing impedance source inverters. Compared to the traditional impedance... Read More about Single-stage impedance source inverters with quasi-DC–DC output cell for working in dual inductor current modes.

Model Predictive Control for the New Reduced Multi-level Grid-Connected Converter (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sarbanzadeh, M., Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Saleh, A., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2019, February). Model Predictive Control for the New Reduced Multi-level Grid-Connected Converter. Presented at IEEE-ICIT 2019 - International Conference on Industrial Technology, Melbourne, Australia

Reduced multi-level converters have been presented to enhance the efficiency by reducing the number of components which lead to reducing the size, volume and cost of converters. Predictive control is an advanced control strategy that is implemented f... Read More about Model Predictive Control for the New Reduced Multi-level Grid-Connected Converter.

Modified H-bridge inverter with reduced number of switching devices (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Hadiizadeh, H., Sarbanzadeh, M., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2019, February). Modified H-bridge inverter with reduced number of switching devices. Presented at ICIT 2019 - International Conference on Industrial Technology, Melbourne, Australia

In this paper, a modified topology for developing H-bridge inverter is proposed which the number of components is lower than other inverters as well as the proposed inverter generates a high number of level with low total harmonics distortions. In th... Read More about Modified H-bridge inverter with reduced number of switching devices.

Performance Evaluation of Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Grid-Connected Converter with Model Predictive Control Technique (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarbanzadeh, M., Salehi, A., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2019, February). Performance Evaluation of Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Grid-Connected Converter with Model Predictive Control Technique. Presented at IEEE-ICIT 2019 - International Conference on Industrial Technology, Melbourne, Australia

Cascaded H-bridge multilevel converter (CHB) is a promising topology for grid-connection systems. On the other side, model predictive controls are advanced control strategies which have many advantages for power converters applications like as fast d... Read More about Performance Evaluation of Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Grid-Connected Converter with Model Predictive Control Technique.

Selective harmonic elimination in cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter using genetic algorithm approach (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarbanzadeh, M., Salgueiro, Y., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019, February). Selective harmonic elimination in cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter using genetic algorithm approach. Presented at Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, Melbourne, Australia

Multilevel inverters are worked on medium-voltage and high-power applications due to their ability to supply high power quality output voltage. Hence, a low switching frequency strategy is applied in high power applications since it generates lower m... Read More about Selective harmonic elimination in cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter using genetic algorithm approach.

New modulation scheme for bidirectional qZS modular multi-level converters (2019)
Journal Article
Khera, F. A., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. W. (2019). New modulation scheme for bidirectional qZS modular multi-level converters. Journal of Engineering, 2019(17), 3836-3841. https://doi.org/10.1049/joe.2018.8020

This study proposes a dedicated modulation scheme for a bidirectional quasi-Z-source (qZS) modular multi-level converter. The operation principle and a suitable pulse-width modulation method are proposed. The relation between the modulation index and... Read More about New modulation scheme for bidirectional qZS modular multi-level converters.

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.

Predictive Control Applied to a Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Converter (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarbanzadeh, M., Sarbanzadeh, E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2018, November). Predictive Control Applied to a Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Converter. 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

© 2018 IEEE. Power converters are the main part of power electronic applications. A predictive strategy is a new control strategy to control cascaded H-Bridge (CHB) converter due to the control of multivariables, simultaneously. This report presents... Read More about Predictive Control Applied to a Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Converter.

Two methods for controlling three-time fundamental frequency neutral-point voltage oscillation in a hybrid VIENNA rectifier (2019)
Journal Article
Song, W.-Z., Dai, Z.-H., Xie, N., Wang, Y.-Y., & Pat, W. (2019). Two methods for controlling three-time fundamental frequency neutral-point voltage oscillation in a hybrid VIENNA rectifier. IET Power Electronics, 12(4), 932-943. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2018.5017

This study presents two methods of controlling neutral-point voltage oscillation in a hybrid VIENNA rectifier, which is composed of the parallel association of a three-phase single-switch Boost rectifier with a VIENNA-type rectifier. The neutral-poin... Read More about Two methods for controlling three-time fundamental frequency neutral-point voltage oscillation in a hybrid VIENNA rectifier.