Professor PATRICK WHEELER's Outputs (40)

Indirect model predictive control strategy with active damping implementation for a direct matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Dan, H., Tarisciotti, L., & Wheeler, P. Indirect model predictive control strategy with active damping implementation for a direct matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency. Presented at 2017 CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (CHILECON)

One of the main drawbacks of the implementation of predictive control in a direct matrix converter is the high com¬putational cost and the adequate selection of weighting factors in order to control both input and output sides. In this paper is propo... Read More about Indirect model predictive control strategy with active damping implementation for a direct matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency.

Indirect predictive control strategy with fixed switching frequency for a direct matrix converter (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Tariscotti, L., Wheeler, P., & Bayhan, S. Indirect predictive control strategy with fixed switching frequency for a direct matrix converter. Presented at 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society - IECON 2017

The direct matrix converter has a large number of available switching states which implies that the implementation of predictive control techniques in this converter requires high computational cost while an adequate selection of weighting factors in... Read More about Indirect predictive control strategy with fixed switching frequency for a direct matrix converter.

Electric superbike racing: the design and construction of a championship winning electric superbike (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wheeler, P., Blissett, J., & Gimeno-Fabra, M. Electric superbike racing: the design and construction of a championship winning electric superbike. Presented at 2017 7th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications (PESA 2017)

The electric superbikes recently developed at The University of Nottingham have to be considered as a high performance vehicles, competing with its internal combustion engine driven counterparts. This paper presents the motivations for this work as w... Read More about Electric superbike racing: the design and construction of a championship winning electric superbike.

Indirect model predictive control strategies with input filter resonance mitigation for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Nikolic, A., Tarisciotti, L., & Wheeler, P. Indirect model predictive control strategies with input filter resonance mitigation for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency. Presented at 19th International Symposium on Power Electronics (Ee2017)

The main issues of the implementation of model predictive control in a direct matrix converter are the high com¬putational cost, the adequate selection of weighting factors and the variable switching frequency which could produce resonances in the in... Read More about Indirect model predictive control strategies with input filter resonance mitigation for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency.

A new AC/AC power converter (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nasir, U., Costabeber, A., Wheeler, P., & Rivera, M. A new AC/AC power converter. Presented at Southern Power Electronics Conference (SPEC 2017)

The Future Electrical Network will be based on the integration of different renewable energy sources. In this regard, modular bidirectional power converter architectures will get special attention. Galvanic isolation in such power converter architect... Read More about A new AC/AC power converter.

A Novel Space Vector Modulation Technique For Three Level NPC Converters Within Aircraft Starter Generator Systems (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Li, C., Lo Calzo, G., Bozhko, S., Gerada, C., Wheeler, P., & Yang, T. (2017, November). A Novel Space Vector Modulation Technique For Three Level NPC Converters Within Aircraft Starter Generator Systems. Presented at 4th International Symposium on More Electric Aircraft (MEA 2017), Beijing, China

The neutral point voltage balancing issue for three level Neutral point clamped (NPC) converter has been extensively investigated recently. Different solutions to balance the neutral point have been proposed. However the proposed solutions so far eit... Read More about A Novel Space Vector Modulation Technique For Three Level NPC Converters Within Aircraft Starter Generator Systems.

Design considerations for a high-power dual active bridge DC-DC converter with galvanically isolated transformer (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lee, Y., Watson, A. J., Vakil, G., & Wheeler, P. (2017, October). Design considerations for a high-power dual active bridge DC-DC converter with galvanically isolated transformer. Presented at 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Cincinnati, OH, USA

Multi-megawatt scale isolated DC-DC converters are likely to become increasingly popular as means to interconnect the MVDC grids of different voltage levels. Three-phase dual active bridge DC-DC (3DAB) converters operating with the zero-voltage switc... Read More about Design considerations for a high-power dual active bridge DC-DC converter with galvanically isolated transformer.

Design recommendations for energy systems: a UK energy community study (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Panagiotou, K., Klumpner, C., Sumner, M., & Wheeler, P. Design recommendations for energy systems: a UK energy community study. Presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) 2017

One of the key elements towards a decentralised energy sector is the consumers’ choice and participation, as the concept of energy prosumer is gaining more and more ground and energy community projects are spouting across UK. In order for the upcomin... Read More about Design recommendations for energy systems: a UK energy community study.

Geometry optimization and characterization of three-phase medium frequency transformer for 10kVA isolated DC-DC converter (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lee, Y., Vakil, G., Watson, A. J., & Wheeler, P. (2017, October). Geometry optimization and characterization of three-phase medium frequency transformer for 10kVA isolated DC-DC converter. Presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) 2017, Cincinnati, OH, USA

Three-phase Dual Active Bridge converter is advisable for the High-power DC-DC conversion system.

In the ac link, galvanically isolated transformer operated at a medium frequency range provides stepping up or down of the secondary bridge voltage.... Read More about Geometry optimization and characterization of three-phase medium frequency transformer for 10kVA isolated DC-DC converter.

Modulated model predictive current control of an indirect matrix converter with active damping (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Di, Z., Rivera, M., Dan, H., Tarisciotti, L., Zhang, K., Xu, D., & Wheeler, P. Modulated model predictive current control of an indirect matrix converter with active damping. Presented at 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society - IECON 2017

A modulated model predictive control (M²PC) scheme for an indirect matrix converter is proposed in this paper, including an active damping method to mitigate the input filter resonance. The control strategy allows the instantaneous power control and... Read More about Modulated model predictive current control of an indirect matrix converter with active damping.

Indirect model predictive current control techniques for a direct matrix converter (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Nasir, U., Tarisciotti, L., & Wheeler, P. Indirect model predictive current control techniques for a direct matrix converter. Presented at IEEE-URUCON 2017

The direct matrix converter has twenty-seven available switching states which implies that the implementation of predictive control techniques in this converter requires high computational cost while an adequate selection of weighting factors in orde... Read More about Indirect model predictive current control techniques for a direct matrix converter.

Indirect predictive control strategy with mitigation of input filter resonances for a direct matrix converter (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Di, Z., Zhang, J., & Wheeler, P. Indirect predictive control strategy with mitigation of input filter resonances for a direct matrix converter. Presented at 2017 CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (CHILECON)

In this paper an indirect model predictive current control strategy is proposed. The proposed method simplifies the computational cost while avoiding the use of weighting factors. Weighting factors are an issue for model predictive control in a direc... Read More about Indirect predictive control strategy with mitigation of input filter resonances for a direct matrix converter.

Indirect predictive control techniques for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Toleda, S., Tariscotti, L., Wheeler, P., & Verne, S. Indirect predictive control techniques for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency. Presented at 2017 IEEE International Symposium on Predictive Control of Electrical Drives and Power Electronics (PRECEDE)

The direct matrix converter (DMC) has a large number of available switching states, wherewith, the implementa¬tion of predictive control techniques requires high computational resources. In addition, the simultaneous selection of weighting factors fo... Read More about Indirect predictive control techniques for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency.

A modulated model predictive control scheme for the brushless doubly-fed induction machine (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Li, X., Peng, T., Dan, H., Zhang, G., Tang, W., & Wheeler, P. (2017, October). A modulated model predictive control scheme for the brushless doubly-fed induction machine. Presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) 2017, Cincinnatti, OH, USA

This paper proposes a modulated model predictive control (MMPC) algorithm for a brushless double-fed induction machine. The Brushless Doubly-Fed Induction Machine has some important advantages over alternative solutions for brushless machine applicat... Read More about A modulated model predictive control scheme for the brushless doubly-fed induction machine.

Matrix converter open circuit fault diagnosis with asymmetric one zero SVM (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, J., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., Dan, H., & Wheeler, P. Matrix converter open circuit fault diagnosis with asymmetric one zero SVM. Presented at 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE)

An open-circuit fault detection and diagnosis strategy for a direct matrix converter is proposed in this paper. The current recirculating path during an open circuit condition is considered in detail with the aim of contributing more expert knowledge... Read More about Matrix converter open circuit fault diagnosis with asymmetric one zero SVM.

An optimal full frequency control strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter based on predictive control (2017)
Journal Article
Fan, B., Wang, K., Wheeler, P., Gu, C., & Li, Y. (in press). An optimal full frequency control strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter based on predictive control. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(8), https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2755767

The modular multilevel matrix converter (M3C) is a promising topology for high-voltage high-power applications. Recent researches have proved its significant advantages for adjustable-speed motor drives compared with the back-to-back modular multilev... Read More about An optimal full frequency control strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter based on predictive control.

Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications. Presented at SAE AeroTech Congress and Exhibition, AEROTECH 2017

High power density for aerospace motor drives is a key factor in the successful realization of the More Electric Aircraft (MEA) concept. An integrated system design approach offers optimization opportunities, which could lead to further improvements... Read More about Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications.

Voltage-Double Magnetically Coupled Impedance Source Networks (2017)
Journal Article
Ji, Y., Liu, H., Zhang, C., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Voltage-Double Magnetically Coupled Impedance Source Networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(7), 5983-5994. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2017.2747590

The Alternate Arm Converter (AAC) - "short-overlap" mode operation - analysis and design parameter selection (2017)
Journal Article
Farr, E., Feldman, R., Clare, J. C., Watson, A. J., & Wheeler, P. (2018). The Alternate Arm Converter (AAC) - "short-overlap" mode operation - analysis and design parameter selection. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(7), 5641-5659. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2742899

This paper presents converter operation principles and theoretical analyses for “short-overlap” mode operation of the Alternate Arm Converter (AAC), which is a type of modular multilevel Voltage Source Converter (VSC) that has been proposed for HVDC... Read More about The Alternate Arm Converter (AAC) - "short-overlap" mode operation - analysis and design parameter selection.

Ultracapacitor storage enabled global MPPT for photovoltaic central inverters (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Muller, N., Renaudineau, H., Kouro, S., & Wheeler, P. (2017, June). Ultracapacitor storage enabled global MPPT for photovoltaic central inverters. Presented at IEEE 26th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, Edinburgh, UK

In most large-scale grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) plants, central inverter configurations are used, mainly due to higher converter efficiency and lower cost per kW. However, compared to other configurations, its Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) effi... Read More about Ultracapacitor storage enabled global MPPT for photovoltaic central inverters.