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Adaptive Filtering for Multi-Track Audio Based on Time–Frequency Masking Detection (2024)
Journal Article
Zhao, W., & Pérez-Cota, F. (2024). Adaptive Filtering for Multi-Track Audio Based on Time–Frequency Masking Detection. Signals, 5(4), 633-641. https://doi.org/10.3390/signals5040035

There is a growing need to facilitate the production of recorded music as independent musicians are now key in preserving the broader cultural roles of music. A critical component of the production of music is multitrack mixing, a time-consuming task... Read More about Adaptive Filtering for Multi-Track Audio Based on Time–Frequency Masking Detection.

An Anti-Disturbance Extended State Observer-Based Control of a PMa-SynRM for Fast Dynamic Response (2024)
Journal Article
Li, D., Wang, S., Gu, C., Bao, Y., Zhang, X., Gerada, C., & Zhang, H. (2024). An Anti-Disturbance Extended State Observer-Based Control of a PMa-SynRM for Fast Dynamic Response. Energies, 17(17), 4260. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17174260

The control system of PMa-SynRMs (Permanent Magnet-assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machines) exhibit susceptibility to external disturbances, thereby emphasizing the utmost significance of employing an observer to effectively observe and suppress sys... Read More about An Anti-Disturbance Extended State Observer-Based Control of a PMa-SynRM for Fast Dynamic Response.

A Microwave Subsystem (MS) Capable of Realizing Functional Change with the Aid of 2D-shaped Liquid Metal (LM) (2024)
Journal Article
Fang, X., Alkaraki, S., & Kelly, J. R. (2024). A Microwave Subsystem (MS) Capable of Realizing Functional Change with the Aid of 2D-shaped Liquid Metal (LM). Progress In Electromagnetics Research B, 108, 17-30. https://doi.org/10.2528/pierb24062303

This paper presents the first microwave subsystem (MS) capable of changing its function, in this case between resonator and antenna, using liquid metal (LM). This is achieved by filling/emptying fluidic channels with Gallium-based LM and forming LM i... Read More about A Microwave Subsystem (MS) Capable of Realizing Functional Change with the Aid of 2D-shaped Liquid Metal (LM).

Weighting factor-free direct speed predictive control with improved transient performance (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zerdali, E., Riccio, J., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2024, June). Weighting factor-free direct speed predictive control with improved transient performance. Presented at 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2024), Nottingham, England

Direct predictive speed control (DSPC) of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) offers a non-cascaded control scheme with a fast dynamic response and better disturbance rejection ability. However, similar to other direct model predictive contro... Read More about Weighting factor-free direct speed predictive control with improved transient performance.

Investigation on the Torsional–Flexural Instability Phenomena during the Bending Process of Hairpin Windings: Experimental Tests and FE Model Validation (2024)
Journal Article
Mangeruga, V., Barbieri, S. G., Giacopini, M., Giuradei, F., Vai, P., & Gerada, C. (2024). Investigation on the Torsional–Flexural Instability Phenomena during the Bending Process of Hairpin Windings: Experimental Tests and FE Model Validation. Machines, 12(6), Article 396. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines12060396

Modern electric motors developed for the automotive industry have an ever higher power density with a relatively compact size. Among the various existing solutions to improve torque and power density, a reduction in the dimensions of the end-windings... Read More about Investigation on the Torsional–Flexural Instability Phenomena during the Bending Process of Hairpin Windings: Experimental Tests and FE Model Validation.

Predictive power control strategy without grid voltage sensors of the Vienna rectifier (2024)
Journal Article
Yang, T., Chen, L., & Miao, Y. (2024). Predictive power control strategy without grid voltage sensors of the Vienna rectifier. IET Power Electronics, 17(11), 1411-1421. https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12707

This paper proposes a predictive power control strategy for the three-phase, six-switch Vienna rectifier without grid voltage sensors to reduce the hardware cost and complexity of a high-power PWM rectifier system. Firstly, an algorithm for calculati... Read More about Predictive power control strategy without grid voltage sensors of the Vienna rectifier.

Research on Matching Interpolation Functions and Field Calculation Methods in Multi-Material Topology Optimization of Electric Machine (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
He, X., Yan, L., Chen, I., Gerada, C., Liu, X., Du, N., & Yang, X. (2024, May). Research on Matching Interpolation Functions and Field Calculation Methods in Multi-Material Topology Optimization of Electric Machine. Presented at 2024 IEEE 7th International Electrical and Energy Conference (CIEEC), Harbin, China

The Solid Isotropic Material with Penalization (SIMP) method is highly regarded in the field of topology optimization due to its ease of implementation and conceptual clarity. However, in the realm of multi-material topology optimization for electric... Read More about Research on Matching Interpolation Functions and Field Calculation Methods in Multi-Material Topology Optimization of Electric Machine.

A Novel IPT System With Full-Range Soft-Switching Operation and Magnetic Integration Based on Dual-Decoupling Concept for Efficiency and Power Density Optimization (2024)
Journal Article
Wang, Y., Liu, H., Yu, H., Wang, S., Wang, S., Wang, Q., Wu, F., & Wheeler, P. (2024). A Novel IPT System With Full-Range Soft-Switching Operation and Magnetic Integration Based on Dual-Decoupling Concept for Efficiency and Power Density Optimization. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers, 71(12), 6229-6242. https://doi.org/10.1109/TCSI.2024.3387404

To meet the urgent demand for high efficiency and high power density inductive power transfer (IPT) system in key applications such as electric vehicles, deep-sea intelligent equipment and consumer electronics, this article proposes a novel IPT syste... Read More about A Novel IPT System With Full-Range Soft-Switching Operation and Magnetic Integration Based on Dual-Decoupling Concept for Efficiency and Power Density Optimization.

Modeling Air Pressure Impact on PDIV for Rectangular Wire Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors under Different Voltage Waveform Excitations (2024)
Journal Article
Naderiallaf, H., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2024). Modeling Air Pressure Impact on PDIV for Rectangular Wire Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors under Different Voltage Waveform Excitations. IEEE Access, 12, 176232-176246. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3506053

This study investigates the partial discharge inception voltage (PDIV) in turn-to-turn insulation of form-wound windings in inverter-fed motors under nine different air pressures, ranging from 1013 mbar to 10 mbar. The research evaluates three voltag... Read More about Modeling Air Pressure Impact on PDIV for Rectangular Wire Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors under Different Voltage Waveform Excitations.