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Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control for Dual Active Bridge Converter (2021)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Chen, L., Shao, S., Dragicevic, T., Wheeler, P., & Zanchetta, P. (2022). Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control for Dual Active Bridge Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 58(2), 2155-2165. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2021.3135373

Dual active bridge is often considered in many dc/dc converter applications where high efficiency, input/output voltage ratio, and power level are required. Recently, a predictive control technique, named moving discretized control set model predicti... Read More about Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control for Dual Active Bridge Converter.

Seismic response of piles in layered soils: Performance of pseudostatic Winkler models against centrifuge data (2021)
Journal Article
Tott-Buswell, J., Garala, T., Prendergast, L., Madabhushi, S., & Rovithis, E. (2022). Seismic response of piles in layered soils: Performance of pseudostatic Winkler models against centrifuge data. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 153, Article 107110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.107110

In this study, the suitability of the pseudostatic approach for the seismic analysis of pile foundations in layered soils is explored by means of experimental data from centrifuge tests performed at 60g. A free-head single pile and a capped (1 × 3) p... Read More about Seismic response of piles in layered soils: Performance of pseudostatic Winkler models against centrifuge data.

A review on second-life of Li-ion batteries: prospects, challenges, and issues (2021)
Journal Article
Shahjalal, M., Roy, P. K., Shams, T., Fly, A., Chowdhury, J. I., Ahmed, M. R., & Liu, K. (2022). A review on second-life of Li-ion batteries: prospects, challenges, and issues. Energy, 241, Article 122881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.122881

High energy density has made Li-ion battery become a reliable energy storage technology for transport-grid applications. Safely disposing batteries that below 80% of their nominal capacity is a matter of great concern to reduce overall carbon footpri... Read More about A review on second-life of Li-ion batteries: prospects, challenges, and issues.

A geometrical formulation for the workspace of parallel manipulators (2021)
Journal Article
Russo, M., & Ceccarelli, M. (2022). A geometrical formulation for the workspace of parallel manipulators. Robotica, 40(8), 2581-2591. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0263574721001806

In study this paper, a geometric formulation is proposed to describe the workspace of parallel manipulators by using a recursive approach as an extension of volume generation for solids of revolution. In this approach, the workspace volume and bounda... Read More about A geometrical formulation for the workspace of parallel manipulators.

Light-emitting field-effect transistors with EQE over 20% enabled by a dielectric-quantum dots-dielectric sandwich structure (2021)
Journal Article
Kong, L., Wu, J., Li, Y., Cao, F., Wang, F., Wu, Q., Shen, P., Zhang, C., Luo, Y., Wang, L., Turyanska, L., Ding, X., Zhang, J., Zhao, Y., & Yang, X. (2022). Light-emitting field-effect transistors with EQE over 20% enabled by a dielectric-quantum dots-dielectric sandwich structure. Science Bulletin, 67(5), 529-536. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2021.12.013

Emerging quantum dots (QDs) based light-emitting field-effect transistors (QLEFETs) could generate light emission with high color purity and provide facile route to tune optoelectronic properties at a low fabrication cost. Considerable efforts have b... Read More about Light-emitting field-effect transistors with EQE over 20% enabled by a dielectric-quantum dots-dielectric sandwich structure.

Towards a more reliable interpretation of machine learning outputs for safety-critical systems using feature importance fusion (2021)
Journal Article
Rengasamy, D., Rothwell, B. C., & Figueredo, G. P. (2021). Towards a more reliable interpretation of machine learning outputs for safety-critical systems using feature importance fusion. Applied Sciences, 11(24), Article 11854. https://doi.org/10.3390/app112411854

When machine learning supports decision-making in safety-critical systems, it is important to verify and understand the reasons why a particular output is produced. Although feature importance calculation approaches assist in interpretation, there is... Read More about Towards a more reliable interpretation of machine learning outputs for safety-critical systems using feature importance fusion.

On the calculation of the dielectric time constant of DC insulators containing cavities (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Naderiallaf, H., Seri, P., & Montanari, G. C. (2021, December). On the calculation of the dielectric time constant of DC insulators containing cavities. Presented at 2021 IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena (CEIDP), Vancouver, BC, Canada

This paper presents an analytical derivation of the dielectric time constant of DC insulators containing cavities. It is based on two different methods including Maxwell- Wagner-Sillars (MWS) equations and an equivalent charging circuit. It is shown... Read More about On the calculation of the dielectric time constant of DC insulators containing cavities.

BIM-integrated portfolio-based strategic asset data quality management (2021)
Journal Article
Fang, Z., Liu, Y., Lu, Q., Pitt, M., Hanna, S., & Tian, Z. (2022). BIM-integrated portfolio-based strategic asset data quality management. Automation in Construction, 134, Article 104070. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2021.104070

A building's strategic asset management (SAM) capability has traditionally been limited by its site-based management. With the emergence of needs from clients about delivering a long-term portfolio-based building asset management plan that minimizes... Read More about BIM-integrated portfolio-based strategic asset data quality management.

Some important aspects of modelling clay platelet interactions using DEM (2021)
Journal Article
de Bono, J. P., & McDowell, G. R. (2022). Some important aspects of modelling clay platelet interactions using DEM. Powder Technology, 398, Article 117056. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2021.117056

The discrete element method (DEM) is a popular tool for simulating soils, however it has rarely been used for modelling clays. This is despite the behaviour of clays being much less well understood compared to sands. This paper aims to increase the u... Read More about Some important aspects of modelling clay platelet interactions using DEM.

Predictive control techniques applied to a 2L-VSI (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Toledo, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021, December). Predictive control techniques applied to a 2L-VSI. Presented at 2021 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (CHILECON), Valparaíso, Chile

In recent years, Model Based Predictive Control (MPC), applied to power converters, has been successfully presented as an alternative to traditional control techniques due to its fast dynamic response, ability to incorporate various requirements of c... Read More about Predictive control techniques applied to a 2L-VSI.