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Model Predictive Control of a Modular Multilevel Converter with Reduced Computational Burden (2024)
Journal Article

Recent advances in high-power applications employing voltage source converters have been primarily fuelled by the emergence of the modular multilevel converter (MMC) and its derivatives. Model predictive control (MPC) has emerged as an effective way... Read More about Model Predictive Control of a Modular Multilevel Converter with Reduced Computational Burden.

Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Resonant Converter with Ultra Wide Output Voltage Range (2024)
Journal Article

In this article, a reconfigurable isolated dc/dc converter is proposed suitable for a wide output voltage range of 180–1500 V for efficient onshore charging in maritime applications. The proposed circuit concept can also fulfill the requirements of o... Read More about Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Resonant Converter with Ultra Wide Output Voltage Range.

T-Type Based Cascaded H-bridge Converter Operating as a Split AC Battery and Modified State-of-Charging Hierarchical Balancing Method (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This work focuses on the so-called split batteries and proposes the T-type cascaded H-bridge circuit, as a suitable candidate for this application. Furthermore, state-of-charge (SoC) balancing between the battery modules is done by a hierarchical alg... Read More about T-Type Based Cascaded H-bridge Converter Operating as a Split AC Battery and Modified State-of-Charging Hierarchical Balancing Method.

Optimizing Wireless Power Transfer Efficiency in Cascaded H-Bridge Converter Through an Auxiliary Resonant Circuit Pole (2023)
Conference Proceeding

The usage of an Auxiliary Resonant Commutated Pole (ARCP) circuit with an 11-level Cascaded H-Bridge (CHB) converter as an option for feeding high-power Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) track-pads in traction applications is proposed in this research. B... Read More about Optimizing Wireless Power Transfer Efficiency in Cascaded H-Bridge Converter Through an Auxiliary Resonant Circuit Pole.

Experimental analysis of mismatch in electro-thermal device parameter within parallel connected SiC MOSFETs: Considerations for multi-chip power module design (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This paper aims to investigate the current imbalance within parallel connected common-source configuration of SiC Power MOSFET switches using double pulse transient operation. Mismatches in electro-thermal parameters e.g., threshold voltage (Vth and... Read More about Experimental analysis of mismatch in electro-thermal device parameter within parallel connected SiC MOSFETs: Considerations for multi-chip power module design.

Model Predictive Control of Modular Multilevel Converter with High Number of Submodules (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This paper proposes a Level Model Predictive Control strategy combined with a pre-processing sorting algorithm to address the processing time issue of predictive control for Modular Multilevel Converters (MMCs) with hundreds of submodules. Five contr... Read More about Model Predictive Control of Modular Multilevel Converter with High Number of Submodules.

A modified Control Strategy of Neutral-Point Clamped Converter-Fed PMSM Drives with Engergy Storage Systems (2023)
Conference Proceeding

This paper proposes a modified control strategy for three-phase three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) converter-fed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) drive in the application of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) using single-carrier modulation.... Read More about A modified Control Strategy of Neutral-Point Clamped Converter-Fed PMSM Drives with Engergy Storage Systems.

A Survey on Multi-Active Bridge DC-DC Converters: Power Flow Decoupling Techniques, Applications, and Challenges (2023)
Journal Article

Multi-port DC-DC converters are a promising solution for a wide range of applications involving multiple DC sources, storage elements, and loads. Multi-active bridge (MAB) converters have attracted the interest of researchers over the past two decade... Read More about A Survey on Multi-Active Bridge DC-DC Converters: Power Flow Decoupling Techniques, Applications, and Challenges.

An Adaptive and Multifunctional DC-DC Converter for Onshore Ship Charging (2023)
Conference Proceeding

Maritime electrification is a critical upgrade to enable sustainable and environmentally friendly shipping. Therefore, in recent years, there has been a significant interest in the development of battery-based boats and ferries. A key element for the... Read More about An Adaptive and Multifunctional DC-DC Converter for Onshore Ship Charging.

Powering Maritime: Challenges and prospects in ship electrification (2023)
Journal Article

The exponential increase in Global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the rapid depletion of fossil fuels over the past few decades have swayed the transportation sector toward becoming more electric. In the last decade, with continuous improvements... Read More about Powering Maritime: Challenges and prospects in ship electrification.

A Class-E-Based Multichannel Auxiliary Power Supply with Individual Hysteresis Control (2023)
Journal Article

A high performance auxiliary power supply (APS) with multiple isolated outputs plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective operation of power converter systems. An isolated resonant current source converter is usually adopted as the APS in medium-... Read More about A Class-E-Based Multichannel Auxiliary Power Supply with Individual Hysteresis Control.

Reinforcement Learning-Based Method to Exploit Vulnerabilities of False Data Injection Attack Detectors in Modular Multilevel Converters (2023)
Journal Article

Implementing control schemes for modular multilevel converters (M2Cs) involves both a cyber and a physical level, leading to a cyber-physical system (CPS). At the cyber level, a communication network enables the data exchange between sensors, control... Read More about Reinforcement Learning-Based Method to Exploit Vulnerabilities of False Data Injection Attack Detectors in Modular Multilevel Converters.

A Comprehensive Review of Machine-Integrated Electric Vehicle Chargers (2022)
Journal Article

Electric Vehicles are becoming increasingly popular due to their environment friendly operation. As the demand for electric vehicles increases, it has become quite important to explore their charging strategies. Since charging and traction do not nor... Read More about A Comprehensive Review of Machine-Integrated Electric Vehicle Chargers.

A Switched Mid-Point Modular Multilevel Converter for HVDC Applications (2022)
Journal Article

The modular multilevel converter (MMC) has emerged as the industry standard for voltage source converters (VSC) based high voltage direct-current (HVDC) applications since its benefits of scalability, modularity, high efficiency and better output qua... Read More about A Switched Mid-Point Modular Multilevel Converter for HVDC Applications.

A Class E-Based Multichannel Auxiliary Power Supply with Load Independent Zero-Voltage-Switching Operation (2022)
Conference Proceeding

A high performance auxiliary power supply (APS) plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and safety of power converter systems. In this paper, a Class E-based multichannel APS, featured with simple circuit structure, zero-voltage-switching (Z... Read More about A Class E-Based Multichannel Auxiliary Power Supply with Load Independent Zero-Voltage-Switching Operation.

FEA Based Transformer Loss Analysis for Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter using Triple Phase Shift Modulation (2022)
Journal Article

High frequency transformers are a key component of dual active bridge (DAB) dc-dc converters, providing isolation and voltage scaling. The losses in the transformer should be minimized to improve efficiency and extend lifetime. The existing research... Read More about FEA Based Transformer Loss Analysis for Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter using Triple Phase Shift Modulation.

Trapezoidal operation of modular multilevel DC-DC converter for HVDC interconnections (2021)
Conference Proceeding

High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) grids are becoming a preferred option for the expansion of the traditional electrical networks as a result of their potential economic, technical and environmental benefits. Developing HVDC grids includes the linkin... Read More about Trapezoidal operation of modular multilevel DC-DC converter for HVDC interconnections.

Model Predictive Control with Triple Phase Shift Modulation for a Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter (2021)
Journal Article

A fast dynamic response is one of the key demands for the dual active bridge (DAB) dc-dc converter to achieve a well-regulated output voltage over a wide range of operating conditions. Recently, model predictive control (MPC) has become a promising a... Read More about Model Predictive Control with Triple Phase Shift Modulation for a Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter.

Circulating Current Control for the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter Based on Model Predictive Control (2021)
Journal Article

In this work, a Continuous-Control-Set Model Predictive Control (CCS-MPC) strategy, with a saturation scheme for protection, is presented for regulating the circulating currents of a Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter (M3C). The proposed scheme is b... Read More about Circulating Current Control for the Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter Based on Model Predictive Control.

A hybrid chain-link push-pull series connected (H-CL-P2SC) M2C with DC fault blocking capability (2021)
Conference Proceeding

This paper introduces a hybrid chain-link push-pull series connected (H-CL-P2SC) modular multilevel converter for HVDC applications, especially for those considering a connection of off-shore wind farms to the grid. On the ac side, each converter pha... Read More about A hybrid chain-link push-pull series connected (H-CL-P2SC) M2C with DC fault blocking capability.