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Control of a direct matrix converter with modulated model predictive control (2017)
Journal Article
Vijayagopal, M., Zanchetta, P., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., Tarisciotti, L., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Control of a direct matrix converter with modulated model predictive control. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 53(3), 2342-2349. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2674602

This paper investigates the use of a model- predic-tive control strategy to control a direct matrix converter. The proposed control method combines the features of the classical Model Predictive Control and the Space Vector Modulation technique into... Read More about Control of a direct matrix converter with modulated model predictive control.

Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, J., Brunson, C., Bowden, J., Wheeler, P., & De Lillo, L. (2016, October). Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis. Presented at The 42nd Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

The matrix converter current recirculating path during an open circuit condition is given in detail with the aim of contributing more expert knowledge to a fault detection system for matrix converter. Simulation results were obtained demonstrating ho... Read More about Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis.

A low capacitance single-phase AC-DC converter with inherent power ripple decoupling (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gottardo, D., De Lillo, L., Empringham, L., & Costabeber, A. A low capacitance single-phase AC-DC converter with inherent power ripple decoupling. Presented at 42nd Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2016)

This paper proposes a new single-phase AC-DC conversion topology with inherent power ripple decoupling, based on the combination of a PWM H-bridge inverter, an AC side LC filter and a ZVS line commutated H-bridge. A capacitor on the AC side is used a... Read More about A low capacitance single-phase AC-DC converter with inherent power ripple decoupling.

Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs. Presented at 2016 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE)

This paper presents an experimental comparison between a Direct Matrix Converter and an Indirect Matrix Converter in terms of semiconductor devices thermal cycling. Both converters have been designed and built using SiC MOSFETs; the Indirect Matrix C... Read More about Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs.

Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs (2016)
Journal Article
Trentin, A., Liliana de Lillio, L., Empringham, L., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2016). Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 52(5), 4135-4145. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2016.2573752

This paper presents an experimental efficiency comparison study between two different direct AC-AC converter topologies: a direct matrix converter (DMC) and an indirect matrix converter (IMC). The evaluation is performed under variable load condition... Read More about Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs.

Conducted emission evaluation for direct matrix converters (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nothofer, A., Tarisciotti, L., Greedy, S., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., & Degano, M. Conducted emission evaluation for direct matrix converters. Presented at 2016 ESA Workshop on Aerospace EMC

Matrix converters have been recently proposed as an alternative solution to the standard back-to-back converter in aerospace applications. However, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), in particular, conducted emissions represent a critical aspect for... Read More about Conducted emission evaluation for direct matrix converters.

A hybrid control method to suppress the three time fundamental frequency neutral-point voltage fluctuation in a VIENNA rectifier (2015)
Journal Article
Song, W.-Z., Xing, F.-X., Yang, H., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., Wheeler, P., Li, J., & Zhong, Y.-R. (2015). A hybrid control method to suppress the three time fundamental frequency neutral-point voltage fluctuation in a VIENNA rectifier. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 4(2), https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2015.2503125

This paper presents a solution to the control of the three times fundamental frequency fluctuation of the neutral-point in a VIENNA rectifier. A hybrid method combining a dynamic adjustment factor with a voltage deviation control of the split DC-link... Read More about A hybrid control method to suppress the three time fundamental frequency neutral-point voltage fluctuation in a VIENNA rectifier.

Short-circuit fault analysis and isolation strategy for matrix converters (2015)
Journal Article
Wang, L.-N., De Lillo, L., Brunson, C., Empringham, L., & Wheeler, P. (in press). Short-circuit fault analysis and isolation strategy for matrix converters. Journal of Central South University of Technology, 22(9), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11771-015-2886-y

The behavior of matrix converter (MC) drive systems under the condition of MC short-circuit faults is comprehensively investigated. Two isolation strategies using semiconductors and high speed fuses (HSFs) for MC short-circuit faults are examined and... Read More about Short-circuit fault analysis and isolation strategy for matrix converters.

Experimental comparison of a matrix converter using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs (2015)
Journal Article
Trentin, A., De Lillo, L., Empringham, L., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2015). Experimental comparison of a matrix converter using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 3(2), https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2014.2381001

This paper presents an analytical and experimental comparison between comparable Silicon (Si) IGBTs and Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETS when used in a direct AC/AC matrix converter circuit. The switching performance of the two devices is analysed and t... Read More about Experimental comparison of a matrix converter using Si IGBT and SiC MOSFETs.

Open circuit fault detection and diagnosis in matrix converters (2014)
Journal Article
Brunson, C., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2014). Open circuit fault detection and diagnosis in matrix converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 30(5), https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2014.2364152

With the increased use of power electronics in aerospace, automotive, industrial, and energy generation sectors, the demand for highly reliable and power dense solutions has increased. Matrix converters become attractive when taking into account dema... Read More about Open circuit fault detection and diagnosis in matrix converters.