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A Novel Sizing Approach for Synchronous Reluctance Machines (2020)
Journal Article
Murataliyev, M., Degano, M., & Galea, M. (2021). A Novel Sizing Approach for Synchronous Reluctance Machines. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(3), 2083-2095. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2020.2975461

This paper presents a simple analytical model for the sizing of Synchronous Reluctance (SynRel) machines. The accuracy of the method is achieved by modelling a simple rotor geometry that presents all the characteristics of a real machine. The analyti... Read More about A Novel Sizing Approach for Synchronous Reluctance Machines.

Mechanics and durability of lime-based textile reinforced mortars (2020)
Journal Article
Ghiassi, B. (2020). Mechanics and durability of lime-based textile reinforced mortars. RILEM Technical Letters, 4, 130-137. https://doi.org/10.21809/rilemtechlett.2019.99

Application of lime-based textile-reinforced mortars (TRMs) for strengthening of masonry structures have received a growing attention in recent years. An extensive effort has been devoted to understanding of the performance of these composites and th... Read More about Mechanics and durability of lime-based textile reinforced mortars.

Supercapatteries as High-Performance Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices (2020)
Journal Article
Yu, L., & Chen, G. Z. (2020). Supercapatteries as High-Performance Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices. Electrochemical Energy Reviews, 3(2), 271-285. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41918-020-00063-6

The development of novel electrochemical energy storage (EES) technologies to enhance the performance of EES devices in terms of energy capacity, power capability and cycling life is urgently needed. To address this need, supercapatteries are being d... Read More about Supercapatteries as High-Performance Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices.

Supercapatteries as High-Performance Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices (2020)
Journal Article
Yu, L., & Chen, G. Z. (2020). Supercapatteries as High-Performance Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices. Electrochemical Energy Reviews, 3(2), 271-285. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41918-020-00063-6

Abstract: The development of novel electrochemical energy storage (EES) technologies to enhance the performance of EES devices in terms of energy capacity, power capability and cycling life is urgently needed. To address this need, supercapatteries a... Read More about Supercapatteries as High-Performance Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices.

Moving discretised control set - Model predictive control for dual-active-bridge (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tarisciotti, L., Linglin, C., Wheeler, P., & Zanchetta, P. (2020, February). Moving discretised control set - Model predictive control for dual-active-bridge. Presented at 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT), Buenos Aires, Argentina

In many DC/DC converters applications, classical proportional-integral control is often considered. However, when complex converters structures, such as Dual Active Bridge converters, are considered, several challenges may be faced in the control des... Read More about Moving discretised control set - Model predictive control for dual-active-bridge.

Assessment of potential service-life performance for MarBN steel power plant header under flexible thermomechanical operations (2020)
Journal Article
Benaarbia, A., Morris, A., Li, M., & Sun, W. (2020). Assessment of potential service-life performance for MarBN steel power plant header under flexible thermomechanical operations. International Journal of Fatigue, 135, Article 105565. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfatigue.2020.105565

This paper is concerned with the service-life assessment of 9Cr steels superheater outlet steam header subjected to realistic subcritical and future ultra-super critical flexible operating conditions. The proposed methodology is achieved via a combin... Read More about Assessment of potential service-life performance for MarBN steel power plant header under flexible thermomechanical operations.

The Role of Neural Networks in Predicting the Thermal Life of Electrical Machines (2020)
Journal Article
Turabee, G., Khowja, M. R., Giangrande, P., Madonna, V., Cosma, G., Vakil, G., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2020). The Role of Neural Networks in Predicting the Thermal Life of Electrical Machines. IEEE Access, 8, 40283-40297. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2975985

© 2013 IEEE. For a continuous mode of operation, insulating material in an electrical machine is subject to constant thermal, electrical, mechanical and environmental stresses where thermal stress is a major cause of gradual insulation deterioration,... Read More about The Role of Neural Networks in Predicting the Thermal Life of Electrical Machines.

Production of High Silicon-Doped Hydroxyapatite Thin Film Coatings via Magnetron Sputtering: Deposition, Characterisation, and In Vitro Biocompatibility (2020)
Journal Article
Coe, S. C., Wadge, M. D., Felfel, R. M., Ahmed, I., Walker, G. S., Scotchford, C. A., & Grant, D. M. (2020). Production of High Silicon-Doped Hydroxyapatite Thin Film Coatings via Magnetron Sputtering: Deposition, Characterisation, and In Vitro Biocompatibility. Coatings, 10(2), Article 190. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings10020190

In recent years, it has been found that small weight percent additions of silicon to HA can be used to enhance the initial response between bone tissue and HA. A large amount of research has been concerned with bulk materials, however, only recently... Read More about Production of High Silicon-Doped Hydroxyapatite Thin Film Coatings via Magnetron Sputtering: Deposition, Characterisation, and In Vitro Biocompatibility.

Enhanced Stability of Li-RHC Embedded in an Adaptive TPX™ Polymer Scaffold (2020)
Journal Article
Le, T. T., Pistidda, C., Abetz, C., Georgopanos, P., Garroni, S., Capurso, G., Milanese, C., Puszkiel, J., Dornheim, M., Abetz, V., & Klassen, T. (2020). Enhanced Stability of Li-RHC Embedded in an Adaptive TPX™ Polymer Scaffold. Materials, 13(4), Article 991. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13040991

In this work, the possibility of creating a polymer-based adaptive scaffold for improving the hydrogen storage properties of the system 2LiH+MgB2+7.5(3TiCl3·AlCl3) was studied. Because of its chemical stability toward the hydrogen storage material, p... Read More about Enhanced Stability of Li-RHC Embedded in an Adaptive TPX™ Polymer Scaffold.

Occupant action patterns regarding spatial and human factors in office environments (2020)
Journal Article
Marín-Restrepo, L., Trebilcock, M., & Gillott, M. (2020). Occupant action patterns regarding spatial and human factors in office environments. Energy and Buildings, 214, Article 109889. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.109889

Since occupant behaviour impacts the energy performance of buildings, its study is relevant in order to bridge the performance gap. While the factors influencing occupant behaviour have been established, most studies have focused on those factors tha... Read More about Occupant action patterns regarding spatial and human factors in office environments.