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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.

Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control for the Dual Fed Common Dc-Link Open-End Winding PMSM Drive (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2019, May). Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control for the Dual Fed Common Dc-Link Open-End Winding PMSM Drive. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, CA, USA

This paper proposes a Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC)for a dual-fed common dc-link Open-End Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (OEW-PMSM). The common dc-link configuration significantly simplifies and reduces the costs o... Read More about Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control for the Dual Fed Common Dc-Link Open-End Winding PMSM Drive.

Voltage Utilization Enhancement of Dual Inverters by Model Predictive Control for Motor Drive Applications (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Huang, Z., Yang, T., Giangrande, P., Galea, M., Garcia, C., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Rodriguez, J. (2019, May). Voltage Utilization Enhancement of Dual Inverters by Model Predictive Control for Motor Drive Applications. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Predictive Control of Electrical Drives and Power Electronics (PRECEDE), Quanzhou, China

This paper proposes a model predictive control (MPC) method to improve the voltage utilization of dual inverters compared to utilizing previously addressed techniques. The enhancement can reach up to 10% and this benefit has been through simulations... Read More about Voltage Utilization Enhancement of Dual Inverters by Model Predictive Control for Motor Drive Applications.

A Complete Equivalent Circuit Model for Linear Induction Motor Considering Thrust, Vertical and Transversal Forces (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zeng, D., Lv, G., Zhou, T., & Degano, M. (2019, May). A Complete Equivalent Circuit Model for Linear Induction Motor Considering Thrust, Vertical and Transversal Forces. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, CA, USA

Since the linear induction motors working with a laterally asymmetric secondary is very common, this paper develops a complete equivalent circuit model considering the asymmetry to predict thrust, vertical and transversal forces. First, this paper pr... Read More about A Complete Equivalent Circuit Model for Linear Induction Motor Considering Thrust, Vertical and Transversal Forces.

Investigation of Prediction Models for Forces Calculation in Linear Induction Motor with Data-Based System Identification Algorithms (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lv, G., Zeng, D., Zhou, T., & Degano, M. (2019, May). Investigation of Prediction Models for Forces Calculation in Linear Induction Motor with Data-Based System Identification Algorithms. Presented at 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), San Diego, CA, USA

This paper investigates the prediction models of the thrust, vertical and transversal forces in the linear induction motors (LIMs) with the laterally asymmetric secondary. The models aim at presenting an analytical process for obtaining dynamic estim... Read More about Investigation of Prediction Models for Forces Calculation in Linear Induction Motor with Data-Based System Identification Algorithms.

An Exploration of the Combined Effects of NIR and VIS Spectrally Selective Thermochromic Materials on Building Performance (2019)
Journal Article
Liang, R., Sun, Y., Aburas, M., Wilson, R., & Wu, Y. (2019). An Exploration of the Combined Effects of NIR and VIS Spectrally Selective Thermochromic Materials on Building Performance. Energy and Buildings, 201, 149-162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.05.061

Thermochromic (TC) windows are able to adjust solar radiation transmitted into buildings in response to varying window surface temperature. Vanadium Dioxide (VO2) is the most common TC material used for TC windows, as it can reduce near infrared (NIR... Read More about An Exploration of the Combined Effects of NIR and VIS Spectrally Selective Thermochromic Materials on Building Performance.

ACC design for safety and fuel efficiency: the acceptance of safety margins when adopting different driving styles (2019)
Journal Article
Pampel, S., Jamson, S., Hibberd, D., & Barnard, Y. (2020). ACC design for safety and fuel efficiency: the acceptance of safety margins when adopting different driving styles. Cognition, Technology and Work, 22, 335–342. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10111-019-00571-6

For Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) systems to be accepted and used safely, the transitions from cruise control mode to necessary driver intervention need to be obvious to the driver. Previous research shows that drivers have natural boundaries for acc... Read More about ACC design for safety and fuel efficiency: the acceptance of safety margins when adopting different driving styles.

Model-based autonomous navigation with moment of inertia estimation for unmanned aerial vehicles (2019)
Journal Article
Mwenegoha, H., Moore, T., Pinchin, J., & Jabbal, M. (2019). Model-based autonomous navigation with moment of inertia estimation for unmanned aerial vehicles. Sensors, 19(11), Article 2467. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19112467

© 2019 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. The dominant navigation system for low-cost, mass-market Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is based on an Inertial Navigation System (INS) coupled with a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS... Read More about Model-based autonomous navigation with moment of inertia estimation for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Diamond machining of freeform-patterned surfaces on precision rollers (2019)
Journal Article
Liu, M., Cheung, C. F., Feng, X., & Wang, C. (2019). Diamond machining of freeform-patterned surfaces on precision rollers. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 103(9-12), 4423-4431. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-019-03628-y

Rapid development of freeform surfaces faces the challenges of not only higher form accuracy and smoother surface finishing, but also high machining efficiency and lower manufacturing cost. Combining diamond turning and roll-to-roll embossing technol... Read More about Diamond machining of freeform-patterned surfaces on precision rollers.

Microstructure and rheological response of laboratory-aged SBS-modified bitumens (2019)
Journal Article
Cuciniello, G., Leandri, P., Filippi, S., Lo Presti, D., Polacco, G., Losa, M., & Airey, G. (2019). Microstructure and rheological response of laboratory-aged SBS-modified bitumens. Road Materials and Pavement Design, https://doi.org/10.1080/14680629.2019.1621771

Polymer additives are widely used to improve the performance of road bitumens including their resistance to hardening during oxidation, although their oxidative inhibitor effect has not been well documented. This study aims to investigate the effect... Read More about Microstructure and rheological response of laboratory-aged SBS-modified bitumens.