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Accurate FEA Modeling Approach for Calculating AC Copper Loss for Random Windings (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dave, N., Gerada, D., Langlois, P., Lawton, A., Patel, R., & Gerada, C. (2023, November). Accurate FEA Modeling Approach for Calculating AC Copper Loss for Random Windings. Presented at 2023 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), Zhuhai, China

With increased interest in transportation electrification, the accurate modelling and analysis technique of AC copper loss plays a crucial role in the design. The distributed wound stator is dominant in electric car motors due to their suitable chara... Read More about Accurate FEA Modeling Approach for Calculating AC Copper Loss for Random Windings.

Guidelines for the implementation of SMARTI: Sustainable Multifunctional Automated Resilient Transport Infrastructure (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lo Presti, D., Hautiere, N., Hornych, P., Nkwanga, H., Mignini, C., McLoughlin, A., Di Mino, G., Airey, G., Chailleux, E., del Rubio Gámez, M. C., Pouget, S., Audley, M., Levenberg, E., & Doherty, P. (2022, November). Guidelines for the implementation of SMARTI: Sustainable Multifunctional Automated Resilient Transport Infrastructure. Presented at TRA Lisbon 2022 Conference Proceedings Transport Research Arena (TRA Lisbon 2022), Lisboa, Portugal

The World's transport infrastructures (TI) network is facing fast changes due to population growth, mobility, business trades and globalization. More challenges are coming from unforeseen natural and human-induced hazards, including climate change's... Read More about Guidelines for the implementation of SMARTI: Sustainable Multifunctional Automated Resilient Transport Infrastructure.

Current-constraint Speed Regulation for PMSM Based on Port-controlled Hamiltonian Realization and Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (2023)
Journal Article
Wang, M., Liu, Y., Wang, Q., & Wheeler, P. (2024). Current-constraint Speed Regulation for PMSM Based on Port-controlled Hamiltonian Realization and Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient. IEICE Electronics Express, 21(2), Article 20230516. https://doi.org/10.1587/elex.20.20230516

To ensure overcurrent protection, fast dynamic performance and good robustness, a novel speed regulation controller is proposed. The interconnection and damping assignment passivity-based control (IDA-PBC) of Port-controlled Hamiltonian (PCH) systems... Read More about Current-constraint Speed Regulation for PMSM Based on Port-controlled Hamiltonian Realization and Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient.

mm-Wave Low Insertion Loss SIW Phase Shifter Based on Liquid Metal Technology (2023)
Journal Article
Alkaraki, S., Qu, Z., & Kelly, J. R. (2024). mm-Wave Low Insertion Loss SIW Phase Shifter Based on Liquid Metal Technology. IEEE Microwave and Wireless Technology Letters, 34(2), 155-158. https://doi.org/10.1109/LMWT.2023.3339200

This letter presents the proof of concept of first liquid metal (LM)-based millimeter-wave (mm-wave) phase shifter that have very low insertion loss (IL) performance. The proposed phase shifter has a phase shift up to 360° with a phase resolution of... Read More about mm-Wave Low Insertion Loss SIW Phase Shifter Based on Liquid Metal Technology.

Performance study of a thermochemical energy storage reactor embedded with a microchannel tube heat exchanger for water heating (2023)
Journal Article
Zhang, Y., Hu, M., Chen, Z., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2024). Performance study of a thermochemical energy storage reactor embedded with a microchannel tube heat exchanger for water heating. Journal of Energy Storage, 78, Article 110043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.110043

Thermochemical energy storage (TCES) provides a promising solution to addressing the mismatch between solar thermal production and heating demands in buildings. However, existing air-based open TCES systems face practical challenges in integrating wi... Read More about Performance study of a thermochemical energy storage reactor embedded with a microchannel tube heat exchanger for water heating.

Solutions for recycling emerging wind turbine blade waste in China are not yet effective (2023)
Journal Article
Yang, J., Meng, F., Zhang, L., McKechnie, J., Chang, Y., Ma, B., Hao, Y., Li, X., Pender, K., Yang, L., Leeke, G. A., & Cullen, J. M. (2023). Solutions for recycling emerging wind turbine blade waste in China are not yet effective. Communications Earth & Environment, 4(1), Article 466. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-023-01104-w

Wind power supply chains are evolving as markets expand to reach climate goals. With the largest installed wind power capacity globally, China must deal with increasing composite turbine waste and anticipate its associated costs. Here we predict the... Read More about Solutions for recycling emerging wind turbine blade waste in China are not yet effective.

Kinetics and toxicological potential of heavy metal leaching from asphalt pavements (2023)
Journal Article
Zou, F., Leng, Z., Tan, Z., Li, D., Han, M., Lu, G., & Sreeram, A. (2024). Kinetics and toxicological potential of heavy metal leaching from asphalt pavements. Science of the Total Environment, 912, Article 169193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169193

The leaching of heavy metals from asphalt pavement has attracted increasing attention due to its associated environmental risks. Comprehending the leaching process is crucial for ensuring the safe utilization of asphalt pavement. This study investiga... Read More about Kinetics and toxicological potential of heavy metal leaching from asphalt pavements.

Modelling and experimental study of laser-assisted milling of fibre reinforced SiC/Ti-6Al-4V metal matrix composite (2023)
Journal Article
Mypati, O., Panzer, J., Robles-Linares, J. A., Zan, S., Liao, Z., & Axinte, D. (2024). Modelling and experimental study of laser-assisted milling of fibre reinforced SiC/Ti-6Al-4V metal matrix composite. Materials and Design, 237, Article 112552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2023.112552

Metal matrix composites (MMCs) offer unique advantageous mechanical properties by strengthening a ductile metal matrix with a ceramic reinforcement (e.g., Ti6Al-4 V/SiCf). However, their heterogeneous composition poses machining challenges including... Read More about Modelling and experimental study of laser-assisted milling of fibre reinforced SiC/Ti-6Al-4V metal matrix composite.

Manufacturable Edgewise Winding Solutions Considering Parallel Slot and Parallel Tooth Stator Structures (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
George, L., Walker, A., Zhang, F., Vakil, G., & Gerada, C. (2023, December). Manufacturable Edgewise Winding Solutions Considering Parallel Slot and Parallel Tooth Stator Structures. Presented at 2023 IEEE 2nd Industrial Electronics Society Annual On-Line Conference (ONCON), SC, USA

Due to climate concerns, the push towards transportation electrification to deliver electric machines capable of high-power density performance is becoming increasingly critical. A key component of this is the structure and manufacture of the winding... Read More about Manufacturable Edgewise Winding Solutions Considering Parallel Slot and Parallel Tooth Stator Structures.

Enhancement of thermal and mechanical properties of microencapsulated phase change materials with graphene oxide (2023)
Journal Article
Hu, M., Wang, D., Kokogiannakis, G., Darkwa, J., Li, Y., Wang, L., Xu, Q., & Su, W. (2024). Enhancement of thermal and mechanical properties of microencapsulated phase change materials with graphene oxide. Chemical Engineering Journal, 479, Article 147855. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.147855

The low thermal conductivity of microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCMs) limits the latent heat charging and discharging rates for various applications. To overcome this limitation, we prepared MEPCM by co-surfactants of polyvinyl alcohol an... Read More about Enhancement of thermal and mechanical properties of microencapsulated phase change materials with graphene oxide.