Professor MARCO RIVERA's Outputs (16)

Sequential Predictive Current Control of a VSI with Common-Mode Voltage Reduction (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Murillo-Yarce, D., Rivera, M., Restrepo, C., Rodríguez, R., Wheeler, P. W., Zanchetta, P., & Mirzaeva, G. (2020, December). Sequential Predictive Current Control of a VSI with Common-Mode Voltage Reduction. Presented at 10th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2020), online

The voltage source inverter (VSI) is a classic topology widely used for ac conversion. In this paper sequential predictive control (SPC) is applied to a VSI converter that supplies a RL load. The objective is to demonstrate the potential of this new... Read More about Sequential Predictive Current Control of a VSI with Common-Mode Voltage Reduction.

A Review of Control Techniques in Photovoltaic Systems (2020)
Journal Article
Murillo-Yarce, D., Alarcón-Alarcón, J., Rivera, M., Restrepo, C., Muñoz, J., Baier, C., & Wheeler, P. (2020). A Review of Control Techniques in Photovoltaic Systems. Sustainability, 12(24), 1-22. https://doi.org/10.3390/su122410598

Complex control structures are required for the operation of photovoltaic electrical energy systems. In this paper, a general review of the controllers used for photovoltaic systems is presented. This review is based on the most recent papers present... Read More about A Review of Control Techniques in Photovoltaic Systems.

Realization of 485 Level Inverter Using Tri-State Architecture for Renewable Energy Systems (2020)
Journal Article
Loganathan, V., Srinivasan, G. K., & Rivera, M. (2020). Realization of 485 Level Inverter Using Tri-State Architecture for Renewable Energy Systems. Energies, 13(24), Article 6627. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13246627

In this paper, a ‘k’-state inverter producing a higher number of voltage levels was designed, and we studied the inverter’s working. Further, a tri-state inverter was derived from the ‘k’-state inverter, which could build a maximum number of output v... Read More about Realization of 485 Level Inverter Using Tri-State Architecture for Renewable Energy Systems.

Control Techniques for a Single-Phase Matrix Converter (2020)
Journal Article
Rivera, M., Rojas, S., Restrepo, C., Muñoz, J., Baier, C., & Wheeler, P. (2020). Control Techniques for a Single-Phase Matrix Converter. Energies, 13(23), Article 6337. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13236337

The single-phase matrix converter is an AC-AC power topology which consists of six bidirectional switches and it is considered the key unit in cascade or multilevel configurations. In this paper, a comparison between two control techniques is present... Read More about Control Techniques for a Single-Phase Matrix Converter.

Sensitivity Analysis of Exact Tracking Error Dynamics Passive Output Control for a Flat/Partially Flat Converter Systems (2020)
Journal Article
Srinivasan, G. K., Srinivasan, H. T., & Rivera, M. (2020). Sensitivity Analysis of Exact Tracking Error Dynamics Passive Output Control for a Flat/Partially Flat Converter Systems. Electronics, 9(11), Article 1942. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics9111942

In this paper, identification of sensitive variables is attempted for second-order (flat/partially flat) and fourth-order partially flat converters with dynamic loads. The sensitivity nature of each state variable to the output speed variable of the... Read More about Sensitivity Analysis of Exact Tracking Error Dynamics Passive Output Control for a Flat/Partially Flat Converter Systems.

Low-Cost Implementation of Passivity-Based Control and Estimation of Load Torque for a Luo Converter with Dynamic Load (2020)
Journal Article
Srinivasan, G. K., Srinivasan, H. T., & Rivera, M. (2020). Low-Cost Implementation of Passivity-Based Control and Estimation of Load Torque for a Luo Converter with Dynamic Load. Electronics, 9(11), Article 1914. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics9111914

In this paper, passivity-based control (PBC) of a Luo converter-fed DC motor is implemented and presented. In PBC, both exact tracking error dynamics passive output feedback control (ETEDPOF) and energy shaping and damping injection methods do not re... Read More about Low-Cost Implementation of Passivity-Based Control and Estimation of Load Torque for a Luo Converter with Dynamic Load.

The Analysis Performance of a Grid-Connected 8.2 kWp Photovoltaic System in the Patagonia Region (2020)
Journal Article
Vidal, H., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Vicencio, N. (2020). The Analysis Performance of a Grid-Connected 8.2 kWp Photovoltaic System in the Patagonia Region. Sustainability, 12(21), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12219227

Solar PV structures for locations at high latitudes in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres are increasingly in the spotlight. The work reported in this paper analyses the behaviour of a grid-connected 8.2 kWp photovoltaic system to either feed on-s... Read More about The Analysis Performance of a Grid-Connected 8.2 kWp Photovoltaic System in the Patagonia Region.

Design, Implementation, and Stability Analysis of a Space Vector Modulated Direct Matrix Converter for Power Flow Control in a More Reliable and Sustainable Microgrid (2020)
Journal Article
Malekjamshidi, Z., Jafari, M., Zhu, J., & Rivera, M. (2020). Design, Implementation, and Stability Analysis of a Space Vector Modulated Direct Matrix Converter for Power Flow Control in a More Reliable and Sustainable Microgrid. Sustainability, 12(20), Article 8591. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12208591

This paper presents a detailed study on technical points of design, control, stability analysis, and hardware development of a direct matrix converter with power flow control for microgrid applications. The converter is used as an interface between a... Read More about Design, Implementation, and Stability Analysis of a Space Vector Modulated Direct Matrix Converter for Power Flow Control in a More Reliable and Sustainable Microgrid.

A Low-Complexity Optimal Switching Time-Modulated Model-Predictive Control for PMSM With Three-Level NPC Converter (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, Q., Yu, H., Li, C., Lang, X., Yeoh, S. S., Yang, T., Rivera, M., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2020). A Low-Complexity Optimal Switching Time-Modulated Model-Predictive Control for PMSM With Three-Level NPC Converter. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 6(3), 1188-1198. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2020.3012352

Conventional finite control set model-predictive control (FCS-MPC) presents a high computational burden, especially in three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) converters. This article proposes a low-complexity optimal switching time-modulated model-p... Read More about A Low-Complexity Optimal Switching Time-Modulated Model-Predictive Control for PMSM With Three-Level NPC Converter.

A Reduced Single-Phase Switched-Diode Cascaded Multilevel Inverter (2020)
Journal Article
Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarebanzadeh, M., Rivera, M., Babaei, E., & Wheeler, P. (2021). A Reduced Single-Phase Switched-Diode Cascaded Multilevel Inverter. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 9(3), 3556-3569. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2020.3010793

The cascaded multilevel inverters (MLIs) are suitable topologies when a high number of voltage levels are needed. Nonetheless, cascaded topologies possess the main drawback of a high number of power switches and gate drivers that make sophisticated c... Read More about A Reduced Single-Phase Switched-Diode Cascaded Multilevel Inverter.

A Modulation Method Based on a Generalised Solution of the Five-Phase Voltage-Time Law (2020)
Journal Article
Riveros, J. A., Rivera, M., & Prieto, J. (2021). A Modulation Method Based on a Generalised Solution of the Five-Phase Voltage-Time Law. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(8), 6434--6443. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2020.3005061

The modulation law of the two-level five-phase voltage source inverters is modelled with two decoupled subspaces and their respective reference voltages. A new voltage-time system based on the duty cycles for this topology is presented in this articl... Read More about A Modulation Method Based on a Generalised Solution of the Five-Phase Voltage-Time Law.

Improved Predictive Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Six-Phase Generation Systems (2020)
Journal Article
Toledo, S., Maqueda, E., Rivera, M., Gregor, R., Wheeler, P., & Romero, C. (2020). Improved Predictive Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Six-Phase Generation Systems. Energies, 13(10), Article 2660. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13102660

Distributed generation systems are emerging as a good solution as part of the response to the world’s growing energy demand. In this context multi-phase wind generation systems are a feasible option. These systems consist of renewable AC sources whic... Read More about Improved Predictive Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Six-Phase Generation Systems.

Predictive Control for Microgrid Applications: A Review Study (2020)
Journal Article
Villalón, A., Rivera, M., Salgueiro, Y., Muñoz, J., Dragičević, T., & Blaabjerg, F. (2020). Predictive Control for Microgrid Applications: A Review Study. Energies, 13(10), Article 2454. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13102454

Microgrids need control and management at different levels to allow the inclusion of renewable energy sources. In this paper, a comprehensive literature review is presented to analyse the latest trends in research and development referring to the app... Read More about Predictive Control for Microgrid Applications: A Review Study.

Current Control of the Coupled-Inductor Buck–Boost DC–DC Switching Converter Using a Model Predictive Control Approach (2020)
Journal Article
Restrepo, C., Garcia, G., Flores-Bahamonde, F., Murillo-Yarce, D., Guzman, J. I., & Rivera, M. (2020). Current Control of the Coupled-Inductor Buck–Boost DC–DC Switching Converter Using a Model Predictive Control Approach. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 8(4), 3348-3360. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2020.2992622

Coupled-inductor buck-boost dc-dc switching converter has emerged as an alternative to manage power in several hybrid system architectures. This is due to features such as a noninverting voltage step-up and step-down characteristic, high efficiency,... Read More about Current Control of the Coupled-Inductor Buck–Boost DC–DC Switching Converter Using a Model Predictive Control Approach.

A novel modulated model predictive control applied to six-phase induction motor drives (2020)
Journal Article
Ayala, M., Doval-Gandoy, J., Rodas, J., Gonzalez, O., Gregor, R., & Rivera, M. (2021). A novel modulated model predictive control applied to six-phase induction motor drives. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(5), 3672--3682. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2020.2984425

Model-based predictive control techniques, with finite set control, are considered an interesting option to control multiphase drives due to their control flexibility and fast dynamic response. However, those techniques have some drawbacks such as a... Read More about A novel modulated model predictive control applied to six-phase induction motor drives.

A SVPWM, Partial Zero-Voltage Transition AC-DC Converter for Electric Vehicle Applications (2020)
Journal Article
Ramirez-Hernandez, J., Araujo-Vargas, I., & Abarca, M. E. R. (2020). A SVPWM, Partial Zero-Voltage Transition AC-DC Converter for Electric Vehicle Applications. IEEE Latin America Transactions, 18(1), 75-82. https://doi.org/10.1109/TLA.2020.9049464

The principle of operation of a modular AC-DC converter for Plug in Electric Vehicles (PEV's) battery charger applications is presented. The topology is a split version of a conventional active rectifier in a three-phase matrix converter and an H bri... Read More about A SVPWM, Partial Zero-Voltage Transition AC-DC Converter for Electric Vehicle Applications.