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A Cascade PI-SMC Method for Matrix Converter-Fed BDFIM Drives (2021)
Journal Article
Wheeler, P., Wang, H., Chen, X., Zhao, X., Dan, H., Su, M., Sun, Y., Zhang, F., & Rivera, M. (2021). A Cascade PI-SMC Method for Matrix Converter-Fed BDFIM Drives. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 7(4), 2541-2550. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2021.3061742

This article proposes a cascade proportional-integral second-order sliding mode control (PI-SMC) method for matrix converter-fed brushless doubly fed induction machine (BDFIM). The PI-SMC method consists of a PI speed controller with an inner-loop se... Read More about A Cascade PI-SMC Method for Matrix Converter-Fed BDFIM Drives.

Trends and Challenges in Multi-Level Inverter with Reduced Switches (2021)
Journal Article
Srinivasan, G. K., Rivera, M., Loganathan, V., Ravikumar, D., & Mohan, B. (2021). Trends and Challenges in Multi-Level Inverter with Reduced Switches. Electronics, 10(4), Article 368. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10040368

Multilevel inverter had been paid a lot of attention from the academia and research community in recent times due to its role in high and medium power applications. In this paper, a detailed survey is made on the recently designed multilevel inverter... Read More about Trends and Challenges in Multi-Level Inverter with Reduced Switches.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experimental evaluation of predictive voltage control for a four‐leg two‐stage matrix converter (2019)
Journal Article
Garcia, C., Rivera, M., Rodriguez, J., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Experimental evaluation of predictive voltage control for a four‐leg two‐stage matrix converter. IET Power Electronics, 12(12), 3077-3084. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2018.6378

Model predictive control (MPC) has emerged as a real alternative for the control of different topologies of power converters. In particular, MPC has been successfully applied in matrix converters, significantly reducing the difficulty of control comp... Read More about Experimental evaluation of predictive voltage control for a four‐leg two‐stage matrix converter.

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.

Three-Phase Rectifiers with Current Compensation Schemes - Part I: Passive Circuits (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Faundez, D., Kolar, J., Wheeler, P., Riveros, J. A., & Toledo, S. (2018, November). Three-Phase Rectifiers with Current Compensation Schemes - Part I: Passive Circuits. 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

Three-phase rectifiers are widely used in several applications. The main feature desired in these power converters is a satisfying regulation of dc output voltage/current, but this ought to be achieved with high quality ac currents and unitary power... Read More about Three-Phase Rectifiers with Current Compensation Schemes - Part I: Passive Circuits.

Three-Phase Rectifiers with Current Compensation Schemes - Part II: Active and Hybrid Configurations (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Faundez, D., Kolar, J., Wheeler, P., Riveros, J. A., & Toledo, S. (2018, November). Three-Phase Rectifiers with Current Compensation Schemes - Part II: Active and Hybrid Configurations. 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

The current injection schemes for unidirectional three-phase diode bridge rectifiers are widely utilised in industrial and aerospace applications. The additional circuitry in combination with modern control strategies mitigate the effects of the conv... Read More about Three-Phase Rectifiers with Current Compensation Schemes - Part II: Active and Hybrid Configurations.