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Modeling and Stability Enhancement of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator Based DC System for More Electric Aircraft (2021)
Journal Article
Yang, J., Yan, H., Gu, C., Wang, S., Zhao, W., Wheeler, P., & Buticchi, G. (2022). Modeling and Stability Enhancement of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator Based DC System for More Electric Aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69(3), 2511-2520. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2021.3066934

The concept of the more electric aircraft is aimed at electrifying the mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic subsystems on aircraft. With increasing usage of power electronics, the architecture of onboard electrical power distribution systems becomes... Read More about Modeling and Stability Enhancement of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator Based DC System for More Electric Aircraft.

Field-Oriented Control with a Predictive Current Strategy of an Induction Machine Fed by a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Riveros, J. A., Rodriguez, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Field-Oriented Control with a Predictive Current Strategy of an Induction Machine Fed by a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter. Presented at 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Valparaíso, Chile

Industrial Motor Drives require often required optimal speed and torque control. This work presents the implementation of a eld-oriented control (FOC) with a predictive current control strategy for an induction machine fed by a voltage source inverte... Read More about Field-Oriented Control with a Predictive Current Strategy of an Induction Machine Fed by a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter.

An Overview of Solar Energy in Chile (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). An Overview of Solar Energy in Chile. Presented at 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Valparaíso, Chile

This paper shows the installed power capacity of conventional and non-conventional renewable energy in the electrical system networks found in Chile, as well as the evolution of the photovoltaic solar capacity installed from 2015 until the present da... Read More about An Overview of Solar Energy in Chile.

A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Zanchetta, P., Mirzaeva, G., & Rohten, J. (2021, March). A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA 2021), Valparaíso, Chile

The cost function selection is considered one of the most relevant aspects for the implementation of Model Predictive Control strategies. In this paper a study of the most common cost functions used for the control of a two level voltage source inver... Read More about A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications.

Predictive Current Control Strategy for a Multi-Modular Matrix Converter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Predictive Current Control Strategy for a Multi-Modular Matrix Converter. Presented at 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Valparaíso, Chile

Matrix converter technology have so far been mainly limited to low power applications. Multi-level voltage source converters are often used for high power applications. In order to combine the good characteristics of both topologies this paper presen... Read More about Predictive Current Control Strategy for a Multi-Modular Matrix Converter.

Reactive Power Control Using a Model-Based Predictive Control Strategy Applied to an Indirect Matrix Converter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Toledo, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Reactive Power Control Using a Model-Based Predictive Control Strategy Applied to an Indirect Matrix Converter. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA 2021), Valparaíso, Chile

Reactive power is often an issue of concern for the operation of alternating current (AC) electrical power systems. This work aims to apply a model-based predictive control (MPC) to an indirect matrix converter (IMC) to improve the power factor at th... Read More about Reactive Power Control Using a Model-Based Predictive Control Strategy Applied to an Indirect Matrix Converter.

Predictive Current Control Applied to a 3L-NPC Inverter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., Baier, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Predictive Current Control Applied to a 3L-NPC Inverter. Presented at 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Valparaíso, Chile

In recent years the application of Model Based Predictive Control (MPC) for power converters has been successfully presented as an alternative to traditional control techniques. MPC has attracted interest due to its fast dynamic response and the abil... Read More about Predictive Current Control Applied to a 3L-NPC Inverter.

Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in a VSI Inverter Applying Sequential Predictive Control (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Murillo-Yarce, D., Rivera, M., Restrepo, C., Munoz, J., Baier, C., Rodriguez, R., Wheeler, P., Zanchetta, P., & Mirzaeva, G. (2021, March). Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in a VSI Inverter Applying Sequential Predictive Control. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA 2021), Valparaíso, Chile

In the classical predictive control (CPC) implementation a cost function designed in terms of the control objectives and constants known as weighting factors must be minimized. Weighting factors are usually obtained by trial and error since there is... Read More about Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in a VSI Inverter Applying Sequential Predictive Control.

Predictive Control Operating at Fixed Switching Frequency of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Rodriguez, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Predictive Control Operating at Fixed Switching Frequency of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter. Presented at 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Valparaíso, Chile

Predictive torque control (PTC) has been established as one of the viable solutions for variable-speed motor drive control, particularly where a fast response for torque and flux control is required. The main reason for its adoption is the exible arc... Read More about Predictive Control Operating at Fixed Switching Frequency of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter.

Predictive Torque and Flux Control of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Rodriguez, C., Wheeler, P., & Rohten, J. (2021, March). Predictive Torque and Flux Control of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA 2021), Valparaíso, Chile

Model predictive control strategies have recently emerged as a viable alternative for the control of power electronic converters in a range of applications. In this paper a new model predictive control technique for both the ux and torque of an induc... Read More about Predictive Torque and Flux Control of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter.