Professor CHRISTOPHER GERADA's Outputs (460)

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.

Layered Al2O3-SiO2 and Al2O3-Ta2O5 thin-film composites for high dielectric strength, deposited by pulsed direct current and radio frequency magnetron sputtering (2019)
Journal Article
Hanby, B. V., Stuart, B. W., Gimeno-Fabra, M., Moffat, J., Gerada, C., & Grant, D. M. (2019). Layered Al2O3-SiO2 and Al2O3-Ta2O5 thin-film composites for high dielectric strength, deposited by pulsed direct current and radio frequency magnetron sputtering. Applied Surface Science, 492, 328-336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.06.202

Multilayer thin films have the potential to act as high dielectric strength insulation for wire and microelectronics. In this study, films consisting of 2, 4 or 8 layers, composed of Al2O3 with SiO2 or Ta2O5, were prepared via pulsed direct current a... Read More about Layered Al2O3-SiO2 and Al2O3-Ta2O5 thin-film composites for high dielectric strength, deposited by pulsed direct current and radio frequency magnetron sputtering.

On the design of partial discharge-free low voltage electrical machines (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Madonna, V., Giangrande, P., Zhao, W., Zhang, H., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2019, May). On the design of partial discharge-free low voltage electrical machines. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, California, USA

Modern electrical machines employed in transportation applications are required to provide high performance in terms of power (and torque) density. At the same time, being these applications safety-critical, a significant level of reliability and/or... Read More about On the design of partial discharge-free low voltage electrical machines.

Dual-Rotor Permanent Magnet Motor for Electric Superbike (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Golovanov, D., Galassini, A., Flanagan, L., Gerada, D., Xu, Z., & Gerada, C. (2019, May). Dual-Rotor Permanent Magnet Motor for Electric Superbike. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, CA, USA

The demand on high-performance electrical machines has significantly increased for aerospace and transportation industries in recent years. A racing electric motorbike is a suitable platform to validate and prove new concepts and machine topologies b... Read More about Dual-Rotor Permanent Magnet Motor for Electric Superbike.

Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wen, Z., Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2019, May). Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, CA, USA

This paper investigates the single-phase open-circuit fault of a bearingless multi-sector PM synchronous machine. The mathematical model of the suspension force and torque generation is developed for both healthy and faulty conditions. The model is w... Read More about Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines.

Thermo-Mechanical Modelling of Bearing Chambers of a High-Speed Starter/Generator (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rocca, A. L., Connor, P. H., Xu, Z., Eastwick, C. N., Pickering, S. J., & Gerada, C. (2019, May). Thermo-Mechanical Modelling of Bearing Chambers of a High-Speed Starter/Generator. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, CA, USA

This paper describes the thermal-mechanical characterisation methodology for the bearing chambers of a high-speed (32,000 rpm) electrical starter/generator [1]; presenting a low cost analysis approach and design guideline for future machines. The met... Read More about Thermo-Mechanical Modelling of Bearing Chambers of a High-Speed Starter/Generator.

Torque Ripple Investigation in Squirrel Cage Induction Machines (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Marfoli, A., Sala, G., Papini, L., Bolognesi, P., & Gerada, C. (2019, May). Torque Ripple Investigation in Squirrel Cage Induction Machines. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, CA, USA

Low torque ripple of electrical machines is an important requirement for many different applications. The causes of torque fluctuations in squirrel cage asynchronous induction motors might be a challenging task due to the complex phenomena raised by... Read More about Torque Ripple Investigation in Squirrel Cage Induction Machines.

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.

Optimized Sizing of IPM Machines for Automotive Traction Application (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Valente, G., Gerada, D., Degano, M., Gerada, C., Foulsham, J., & Beeby, D. (2019, May). Optimized Sizing of IPM Machines for Automotive Traction Application. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, CA, USA

This paper presents the implementation of an electrical machine design tool including its overall architecture. The tool is flexible and can be employed for the sizing of any permanent magnet synchronous machine. The case study considered in this wor... Read More about Optimized Sizing of IPM Machines for Automotive Traction Application.

Simplified Analytical Machine Sizing for Surface Mounted Permanent Magnet Machines (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Xie, P., Ramanathan, R., Vakil, G., & Gerada, C. (2019, May). Simplified Analytical Machine Sizing for Surface Mounted Permanent Magnet Machines. Presented at IEMDC 2019 - International Electric Machines & Drives Conference, San Diego, California, USA

This paper proposes a simple analytical machine sizing process for a three-phase surface mounted permanent magnet synchronous machines appropriate for both system level analysis and preliminary machine design. For system-level analysis, the proposed... Read More about Simplified Analytical Machine Sizing for Surface Mounted Permanent Magnet Machines.

Air-Cooling of a Hollow High-Speed Permanent Magnet Rotor (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Connor, P. H., La Rocca, A., Xu, Z., Degano, M., Eastwick, C. N., Pickering, S. J., & Gerada, C. (2019, May). Air-Cooling of a Hollow High-Speed Permanent Magnet Rotor. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019, San Diego, USA

This paper presents a computational fluid dynamics conjugate heat transfer analysis of internal and external cooling paths for a hollow high-speed permanent magnet rotor. Extracting magnet losses from high-speed permanent magnet rotors is challenging... Read More about Air-Cooling of a Hollow High-Speed Permanent Magnet Rotor.

Sizing, design, and modelling of aerospace electric drive system with long feeder cables (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Xie, P., Vakil, G., & Gerarda, C. (2019, May). Sizing, design, and modelling of aerospace electric drive system with long feeder cables. Presented at IEMDC 2019 - International Electric Machines & Drives Conference, San Diego, California, USA

The aviation industry is tending towards more electric aircraft, replacing conventionally pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems with electrical solutions. The electrification of actuators is motivated by increased efficiency, reduced maintenan... Read More about Sizing, design, and modelling of aerospace electric drive system with long feeder cables.

Braking torque compensation strategy and thermal behavior of a dual three-phase winding PMSM during short-circuit fault (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Giangrande, P., Madonna, V., Nuzzo, S., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2019, May). Braking torque compensation strategy and thermal behavior of a dual three-phase winding PMSM during short-circuit fault. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, California, USA

© 2019 IEEE. Permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs)employing the dual three-phase winding represent a suitable solution for complying with the reliability requirements typically needed in safety-critical applications. Their inherent fault-tole... Read More about Braking torque compensation strategy and thermal behavior of a dual three-phase winding PMSM during short-circuit fault.

A Novel Concept of Ribless Synchronous Reluctance Motor for Enhanced Torque Capability (2019)
Journal Article
Bao, Y., Degano, M., Wang, S., Chuan, L., Xu, Z., Zhang, H., & Gerada, C. (2020). A Novel Concept of Ribless Synchronous Reluctance Motor for Enhanced Torque Capability. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(4), 2553-2563. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2019.2914616

The rotor structure of synchronous reluctance machines (SynRel) is conventionally retained mechanically by iron ribs. In this paper a novel structure for high speed synchronous reluctance rotor is presented. The novelty of this work is the proof of a... Read More about A Novel Concept of Ribless Synchronous Reluctance Motor for Enhanced Torque Capability.

Thermal overload and insulation aging of short duty cycle, aerospace motors (2019)
Journal Article
Madonna, V., Giangrande, P., Lusuardi, L., Cavallini, A., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2019). Thermal overload and insulation aging of short duty cycle, aerospace motors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(4), 2618-2629. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2019.2914630

Electrical machines for transportation applications need to be highly reliable, particularly if they drive safety-critical systems. At the same time, another main requirement is represented by the significant torque density, especially for aerospace,... Read More about Thermal overload and insulation aging of short duty cycle, aerospace motors.

Control Strategy for Five-Phase Dual-Stator Winding Induction Starter/Generator System (2019)
Journal Article
Liu, H., Bu, F., Huang, W., Liu, L., Hu, Y., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2020). Control Strategy for Five-Phase Dual-Stator Winding Induction Starter/Generator System. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(4), 2607-2617. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2019.2912767

This paper presents an integrated control strategy for a starter/generator (S/G) system based on five-phase dual-stator winding induction machine (FPDWIM). The FPDWIM has a cage-type rotor and two sets of stator windings. One is a five-phase control... Read More about Control Strategy for Five-Phase Dual-Stator Winding Induction Starter/Generator System.

Coupling calculation and analysis of three-dimensional temperature and fluid field for high-power high-speed permanent magnet machine (2019)
Journal Article
Wang, T., Zhang, Y., Wen, F., Gerada, C., Liu, G., Rui, D., & Zerun, W. (2019). Coupling calculation and analysis of three-dimensional temperature and fluid field for high-power high-speed permanent magnet machine. IET Electric Power Applications, 13(6), 812-818. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2018.5725

© The Institution of Engineering and Technology 2019. In order to accurately estimate the temperature rise for high-power high-speed permanent magnet machines (HSPMMs), a novel temperature calculation method considering the non-linear variation of ma... Read More about Coupling calculation and analysis of three-dimensional temperature and fluid field for high-power high-speed permanent magnet machine.

A Nonlinear Extended State Observer for Rotor Position and Speed Estimation for Sensorless IPMSM Drives (2019)
Journal Article
Xu, Z. J., Zhang, T., Bao, Y., Zhang, H., & Gerada, C. (2020). A Nonlinear Extended State Observer for Rotor Position and Speed Estimation for Sensorless IPMSM Drives. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(1), 733-743. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2019.2914119

© 1986-2012 IEEE. Sensorless machine drives in vehicle traction frequently experience rapidly-changing load disturbance and demand fast speed dynamics. Without gain-scheduling or compensation, conventional quadrature phase-locked-loop (Q-PLL) is unab... Read More about A Nonlinear Extended State Observer for Rotor Position and Speed Estimation for Sensorless IPMSM Drives.

Reduced Order Lumped Parameter Thermal Network for Dual Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Giangrande, P., Madonna, V., Nuzzo, S., Spagnolo, C., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2019, April). Reduced Order Lumped Parameter Thermal Network for Dual Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines. Presented at 2019 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD), Athens, Greece

© 2019 IEEE. In recent years, electrical machines are employed in an ever-increasing number of safety-critical applications, which require high power density, along with a demanding level of reliability and/or fault-tolerance capability. Multi-phase... Read More about Reduced Order Lumped Parameter Thermal Network for Dual Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines.

Active Thermal Control for Power Converters in Modular Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yan, H., Buticchi, G., Yang, J., Zhao, W., Zhang, H., & Gerada, C. (2019, April). Active Thermal Control for Power Converters in Modular Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. Presented at IEEE 13th International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG 2019), Sonderborg, Denmark

To increase the reliability and reduce the torque ripple, modular winding structure has been employed in the Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs). However, the reliability of the motor system depends on the lifetime of the power semiconductor... Read More about Active Thermal Control for Power Converters in Modular Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor.