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Second-Carrier Harmonic Cancellation for a DC Bus Fed by Multiple Dual Active Bridges in More Electric Aircraft Applications (2024)
Journal Article
Liu, Y., Yang, T., Hao, X., Qi, Y., & Li, W. (2024). Second-Carrier Harmonic Cancellation for a DC Bus Fed by Multiple Dual Active Bridges in More Electric Aircraft Applications. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2024.3523529

This paper develops a mechanism to suppress second-carrier harmonics on a common DC bus fed by multiple dual-active bridge (DAB) converters. A mathematical model of dc-link current harmonic components of a DAB is derived. Using this model, it is foun... Read More about Second-Carrier Harmonic Cancellation for a DC Bus Fed by Multiple Dual Active Bridges in More Electric Aircraft Applications.

Passive In-Slot Heat Path Realisation for Extending the Operating Limits of an Aircraft Propulsion Motor (2024)
Journal Article
Hebala, A., Nuzzo, S., H. Connor, P., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2024). Passive In-Slot Heat Path Realisation for Extending the Operating Limits of an Aircraft Propulsion Motor. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2024.3520380

This paper studies the combined thermal and electrical characteristics of different in-slot conductive heat path materials and shapes to reduce the winding hotspot temperature and improve electrical motors’ output power and performance. Combinations... Read More about Passive In-Slot Heat Path Realisation for Extending the Operating Limits of an Aircraft Propulsion Motor.

Data-driven shear strength prediction of RC beams strengthened with FRCM jackets using machine learning approach (2024)
Journal Article
Liu, X., Figueredo, G. P., Gordon, G. S., & Thermou, G. E. (2025). Data-driven shear strength prediction of RC beams strengthened with FRCM jackets using machine learning approach. Engineering Structures, 325, Article 119485. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.119485

Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) is an effective intervention method for improving the shear strength of existing reinforced concrete (RC) beams, yet predictive analyses are scarce. This study introduces and compares nine machine learning... Read More about Data-driven shear strength prediction of RC beams strengthened with FRCM jackets using machine learning approach.

An Enhanced Model Predictive Torque Control With Online Loss Minimization Tracking for SPMSM Drive (2024)
Journal Article
Wang, S., Rivera, M., Gerada, C., Wheeler, P., & Lophitis, N. (2024). An Enhanced Model Predictive Torque Control With Online Loss Minimization Tracking for SPMSM Drive. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2024.3493173

Maximum efficiency per ampere (MEPA) control, also known as loss minimization (LM) control, aims to minimize losses in permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) drive systems by optimizing the dq-axis current references. Addressing the complexities... Read More about An Enhanced Model Predictive Torque Control With Online Loss Minimization Tracking for SPMSM Drive.

A Parallel Input and Versatile Output Dual Active Bridge Converter (2024)
Journal Article
Qazi, S., Venugopal, P., Watson, A. J., Wheeler, P., & Soeiro, T. B. (2024). A Parallel Input and Versatile Output Dual Active Bridge Converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3509529

Due to their easy scalability to high power, simple control mechanism, and effective semiconductor and transformer utilization, H-bridge-derived isolated dc/dc converters have taken a central stage in various power electronics applications such as fa... Read More about A Parallel Input and Versatile Output Dual Active Bridge Converter.

Finite-Time Intermittent-Update Control for Aircraft Electric Antiskid Braking System via Sliding Mode Approach (2024)
Journal Article
Wu, Z., Li, F., Shi, Y., Yang, T., Yang, C., & Gui, W. (2024). Finite-Time Intermittent-Update Control for Aircraft Electric Antiskid Braking System via Sliding Mode Approach. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1109/tmech.2024.3493373

In order to achieve optimal slip ratio tracking, this article proposes a sliding mode intermittent-update control (SMIC) method for the aircraft electric antiskid braking system. Based on analyzing the aircraft braking process and the electromechanic... Read More about Finite-Time Intermittent-Update Control for Aircraft Electric Antiskid Braking System via Sliding Mode Approach.

Active Short Circuit Tolerant Design of Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machines (2024)
Journal Article
Gallicchio, G., Nardo, M. D., Zou, T., Paciura, K., Gerada, C., & Cupertino, F. (2024). Active Short Circuit Tolerant Design of Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machines. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2024.3508457

The functional safety standard fulfillment could necessitate the active short circuit manoeuvre regardless the pre-operating condition of the electrical machine used in traction applications. This poses an additional and computationally-challenging r... Read More about Active Short Circuit Tolerant Design of Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machines.

Maximum Efficiency Tracking Control for Omnidirectional Wireless Power Transfer System Based on AdamW Algorithm (2024)
Journal Article
Chen, Z., Sun, X., Song, W., Wheeler, P., Liu, J., & Ren, B. (2025). Maximum Efficiency Tracking Control for Omnidirectional Wireless Power Transfer System Based on AdamW Algorithm. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 40(3), 4602-4612. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3486048

In order to increase the transmission efficiency of the receiving and transmitting coils of the omnidirectional wireless power transfer (OWPT) system in all-direction wireless transmission, and to reach the system's maximum efficiency output under co... Read More about Maximum Efficiency Tracking Control for Omnidirectional Wireless Power Transfer System Based on AdamW Algorithm.

High Precision Online MTPA Algorithm Considering Magnet Flux Parameter Mismatch for a PMa-SynRM (2024)
Journal Article
Li, D., Wang, S., Gu, C., Bao, Y., Zhang, X., Gerada, C., & Zhang, H. (2024). High Precision Online MTPA Algorithm Considering Magnet Flux Parameter Mismatch for a PMa-SynRM. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1109/tec.2024.3469948

To improve the controlled current angle accuracy and reduce the copper loss for a Permanent Magnet assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine (PMa-SynRM), this paper proposes an online Maximum Torque per Ampere (MTPA) control strategy based on Virtual H... Read More about High Precision Online MTPA Algorithm Considering Magnet Flux Parameter Mismatch for a PMa-SynRM.