Professor PATRICK WHEELER's Outputs (576)

A SiC based 2-Level Power Converter for Shape-and-Space-Restricted Aerospace Applications (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nasir, U., Chowdhury, S., La Rocca, A., Chen, Y., Yang, T., Wheeler, P., Gerada, C., & Bozhko, S. (2019, July). A SiC based 2-Level Power Converter for Shape-and-Space-Restricted Aerospace Applications. Presented at 2019 IEEE 13th International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems (PEDS), Toulouse, France

Recent advancements in the power electronic device technologies, such as wide-band-gap devices including Silicon-Carbide (SiC) and Galium-Nitride (GaN), are acting as an enabling factor in development of compact power electronic systems. More specifi... Read More about A SiC based 2-Level Power Converter for Shape-and-Space-Restricted Aerospace Applications.

Torque Ripple Reduction in Sectored Multi Three-Phase Machines Based on PWM Carrier Phase Shift (2019)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Sala, G., Zhang, H., Gu, C., Buticchi, G., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2020). Torque Ripple Reduction in Sectored Multi Three-Phase Machines Based on PWM Carrier Phase Shift. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(6), 4315-4325. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2019.2931239

The interest in multiphase machines for high power and reliable drives has been growing, and many control algorithms have been proposed to improve their torque performance. This work presents a new approach to the modeling of a multi three-phase driv... Read More about Torque Ripple Reduction in Sectored Multi Three-Phase Machines Based on PWM Carrier Phase Shift.

An Improved Three-Phase Buck Rectifier Topology with Reduced Voltage Stress on Transistors (2019)
Journal Article
Lei, J., Feng, S., Zhao, J., Chen, W., Wheeler, P., & Shi, M. (2020). An Improved Three-Phase Buck Rectifier Topology with Reduced Voltage Stress on Transistors. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(3), 2458-2466. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2019.2931803

The three-phase buck rectifier (3ph-BR) is suitable for applications where a voltage step down function is required. In this paper, an improved 3ph-BR topology is proposed to reduce the voltage stress on the transistors. The freewheeling diode in the... Read More about An Improved Three-Phase Buck Rectifier Topology with Reduced Voltage Stress on Transistors.

A Unidirectional Insulated AC-DC Converter Based on the Hexverter and Multipulse-Rectifier (2019)
Journal Article
Lambert, G., Costabeber, A., Wheeler, P., & De Novaes, Y. R. (2020). A Unidirectional Insulated AC-DC Converter Based on the Hexverter and Multipulse-Rectifier. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(3), 2363-2371. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2019.2928555

This paper proposes an insulated two-stage ac-dc converter to be applied in unidirectional power flow systems. The two-stage structure is the combination of a Hexverter and a series-type 12 pulse rectifier. The key features of the proposed structure... Read More about A Unidirectional Insulated AC-DC Converter Based on the Hexverter and Multipulse-Rectifier.

Review of model predictive control strategies for matrix converters (2019)
Journal Article
Khosravi, M., Amirbande, M., Arab Khaburi, D., Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Rodriguez, J., Vahedi, A., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Review of model predictive control strategies for matrix converters. IET Power Electronics, 12(12), 3021-3032. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2019.0212

Matrix converters are a well-known class of direct AC-AC power converter topologies that can be used in applications in which compact volume and low weight are necessary. For good performance, special attention should be paid to the control scheme us... Read More about Review of model predictive control strategies for matrix converters.

Steady-state error elimination and simplified implementation of direct source current control for matrix converter with model predictive control (2019)
Journal Article
Lei, J., Feng, S., Wheeler, P., Zhou, B., & Zhao, J. (2019). Steady-state error elimination and simplified implementation of direct source current control for matrix converter with model predictive control. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(3), 3183-3194. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2019.2928874

A matrix converter (MC) with model predictive control (MPC) based on the source reactive power control usually fails to show sinusoidal source currents. The analysis presented in this paper shows that this common combination of converter and control... Read More about Steady-state error elimination and simplified implementation of direct source current control for matrix converter with model predictive control.

High step-up cascaded DC-DC converter integrating coupled inductor and passive snubber (2019)
Journal Article
Pan, Q., Liu, H., Wheeler, P., & Wu, F. (2019). High step-up cascaded DC-DC converter integrating coupled inductor and passive snubber. IET Power Electronics, 12(9), 2414-2423. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2018.5706

A new high step-up cascaded DC-DC converter is proposed in this study, which is composed of one cascaded boost converter, one diode-capacitor structure and a coupled inductor with extended voltage-doubling cell. The proposed converter can achieve hig... Read More about High step-up cascaded DC-DC converter integrating coupled inductor and passive snubber.

Advanced control methods for power converters in distributed generation systems and microgrids (2019)
Journal Article
Dragičević, T., Vazquez, S., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Advanced control methods for power converters in distributed generation systems and microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(11), 8866 - 8869. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2019.2914846

The twenty-two papers in this special section focus on flexible control of power converters which serve as interfaces between the distributed generation (DG) units and the legacy alternating current (ac) grid or the ac or direct current (dc) microgri... Read More about Advanced control methods for power converters in distributed generation systems and microgrids.

Modelling of reduced electromechanical interaction system for aircraft applications (2019)
Journal Article
Ahumada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Modelling of reduced electromechanical interaction system for aircraft applications. IET Electric Power Applications, 13(7), 1061-1070. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2019.0122

© 2019 Institution of Engineering and Technology. All rights reserved. Rotational systems such as aircraft engine drivetrains are subject to vibrations that can damage shafts. Torsional vibrations in drivetrains can be excited by the connection of lo... Read More about Modelling of reduced electromechanical interaction system for aircraft applications.

Wavelet-based ESS sizing strategy to enable power peak-shaving in PV systems (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Müller, N., Kouro, S., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Marzo, A. (2019, June). Wavelet-based ESS sizing strategy to enable power peak-shaving in PV systems. Presented at 28th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE 2019 ), Vancouver, BC, Canada

This work presents an Energy Storage Systems (ESS) sizing strategy, that allows grid connected PV systems to provide peak-shaved maximum-power-Ramp-Rate (RR) compliant power while storing exceeding power. For this purpose power generation and power l... Read More about Wavelet-based ESS sizing strategy to enable power peak-shaving in PV systems.

New Reduced Asymmetric Basic Module Multilevel Converters for Cascaded Configurations (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarbanzadeh, M., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019, June). New Reduced Asymmetric Basic Module Multilevel Converters for Cascaded Configurations. Presented at 2019 IEEE 28th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE), Vancouver, BC, Canada

Requiring a high number of power switches and their rating are the main limitations of multilevel converters in medium-voltage applications. The main objective of this paper is, introduce a reduced asymmetric basic module (RABM) for cascaded multilev... Read More about New Reduced Asymmetric Basic Module Multilevel Converters for Cascaded Configurations.

Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications (2019)
Journal Article
Buticchi, G., Gerada, D., Alberti, L., Galea, M., Wheeler, P., Bozhko, S., Peresada, S., Zhang, H., Zhang, C., & Gerada, C. (2019). Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications. Energies, 12(12), Article 2431. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12122431

In several industrial sectors, induction machines are being replaced with permanent magnet based alternatives, owing to the potential for higher power density and efficiency. However, high-speed applications feature a wide flux-weakening region, wher... Read More about Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications.

Vector control strategies to enable equal frequency operation of the modular multilevel matrix converter (2019)
Journal Article
Diaz, M., Espinosa, M., Rojas, F., Wheeler, P., & Cardenas, R. (2019). Vector control strategies to enable equal frequency operation of the modular multilevel matrix converter. Journal of Engineering, 2019(17), 4214-4219. https://doi.org/10.1049/joe.2018.8028

The modular multilevel matrix converter (M3C) is a power converter topology for ac to ac conversion that is suitable for high-power applications. The control of this converter is complex, particularly if ac system frequencies are similar. In these ca... Read More about Vector control strategies to enable equal frequency operation of the modular multilevel matrix converter.

A New Basic Unit for Symmetric and Asymmetric Cascaded Multilevel Inverters with Reduced Power Electronic Devices (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sarbanzadeh, M., Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Babaei, E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019, June). A New Basic Unit for Symmetric and Asymmetric Cascaded Multilevel Inverters with Reduced Power Electronic Devices. Presented at 2019 IEEE 28th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE), Vancouver, BC, Canada

© 2019 IEEE. In this paper, a new basic unit for the cascaded multilevel inverter is proposed. By series-connected numbers of the proposed basic unit, a new cascaded multilevel inverter is also proposed. In order to generate all (even and odd) voltag... Read More about A New Basic Unit for Symmetric and Asymmetric Cascaded Multilevel Inverters with Reduced Power Electronic Devices.

Information Technologies for Distributed Machine Drives: An Overview (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Savi, F., Buticchi, G., Gerada, C., Wheeler, P., & Barater, D. (2019, May). Information Technologies for Distributed Machine Drives: An Overview. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, CA, USA

The exponential growth experienced by the semiconductor manufacturing field has led to a large proliferation of devices with large amounts computational power, enabling countless technologies and revolutionizing many fields. Control systems and machi... Read More about Information Technologies for Distributed Machine Drives: An Overview.

Voltage Utilization Enhancement of Dual Inverters by Model Predictive Control for Motor Drive Applications (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Huang, Z., Yang, T., Giangrande, P., Galea, M., Garcia, C., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Rodriguez, J. (2019, May). Voltage Utilization Enhancement of Dual Inverters by Model Predictive Control for Motor Drive Applications. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Predictive Control of Electrical Drives and Power Electronics (PRECEDE), Quanzhou, China

This paper proposes a model predictive control (MPC) method to improve the voltage utilization of dual inverters compared to utilizing previously addressed techniques. The enhancement can reach up to 10% and this benefit has been through simulations... Read More about Voltage Utilization Enhancement of Dual Inverters by Model Predictive Control for Motor Drive Applications.

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. Presented at 3rd IEEE ICDCM International Conference on DC Microgrids, Matsue City, 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.

Analytical modelling and power density optimisation of a single phase dual active bridge for aircraft application (2019)
Journal Article
Fritz, N., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., Cuomo, F., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Analytical modelling and power density optimisation of a single phase dual active bridge for aircraft application. Journal of Engineering, 2019(17), 3671-3676. https://doi.org/10.1049/joe.2018.8068

A design procedure for the dual active bridge (DAB) converter is presented, which aims to optimised power density and computational effort. When designing a DAB, the selection of circuit design parameters such as switching frequency, leakage inductan... Read More about Analytical modelling and power density optimisation of a single phase dual active bridge for aircraft application.

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.