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Design optimization of a high-speed synchronous reluctance machine (2017)
Journal Article
Di Nardo, M., Lo Calzo, G., Galea, M., & Gerada, C. (2018). Design optimization of a high-speed synchronous reluctance machine. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 54(1), 233-243. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2758759

Synchronous reluctance machines, including the per¬manent magnet assisted variants are competitive motor topologies if the application requires high efficiency and a cost effective solution with a high flux weakening capability. However, increas¬ing... Read More about Design optimization of a high-speed synchronous reluctance machine.

Analysis, modelling and design considerations for the excitation systems of synchronous generators (2017)
Journal Article
Nuzzo, S., Galea, M., Gerada, C., & Brown, N. (2018). Analysis, modelling and design considerations for the excitation systems of synchronous generators. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(4), 2996-3007. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2017.2756592

The traditional generating set is usually comprised of a classical, wound-field, salient-pole or cylindrical rotor synchronous generator, excited by a separate smaller machine, via a rotating, uncontrolled diode rectifier. The effects of the commutat... Read More about Analysis, modelling and design considerations for the excitation systems of synchronous generators.

The Third Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control, and Diagnosis: continuing the success, ensuring the quality (2017)
Journal Article
Galea, M., & Gerada, C. (2017). The Third Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control, and Diagnosis: continuing the success, ensuring the quality. IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, 11(3), 54-55. https://doi.org/10.1109/MIE.2017.2726241

Use of optical fibres for multi-parameter monitoringin electrical AC machines (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hind, D. M., Gerada, C., Galea, M., Borg Bartalo, J., Fabian, M., Sun, T., & Grattan, K. T. (2017, August). Use of optical fibres for multi-parameter monitoringin electrical AC machines. Presented at IEEE 11th International Symposium on Diagnostics for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Drives (SDEMPED 2017)

This paper describes a new approach to multi-parameter monitoring for electrical AC machines. It is demonstrated that speed, torque and temperature can be measured using optical fibres incorporating sensors in the form of fibre Bragg gratings (FBGs)... Read More about Use of optical fibres for multi-parameter monitoringin electrical AC machines.

Thermal investigation on HSPM with new alloy sleeve (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, X., Li, W., Zhang, H., Gerada, C., Gerada, D., & Li, J. (2017, August). Thermal investigation on HSPM with new alloy sleeve. Presented at 2017 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2017, Sydney, NSW, Australia

This paper presents a developed copper-iron alloy which made as the rotor sleeve in a high speed permanent magnetic machine (HSPMG), whist investigating its benefits in improve machine thermal performance. The features of the new alloy is experimenta... Read More about Thermal investigation on HSPM with new alloy sleeve.

Holistic electrical machine optimization for system integration (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gerada, D., Golovanov, D., Xu, Z., Papini, L., Degano, M., Zhang, H., & Gerada, C. (2017, June). Holistic electrical machine optimization for system integration. Presented at 2017 IEEE 3rd International Future Energy Electronics Conference and ECCE Asia (IFEEC - ECCE Asia) 2017, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

The power density of electrical machines required for transport applications has become a critical aspect and target of optimization. This paper looks at the development aspects of a multi-domain tool to aid for system-level optimization of electrica... Read More about Holistic electrical machine optimization for system integration.

A new method for determining the magnetic properties of solid materials employed in unconventional magnetic circuits (2017)
Journal Article
Mohammed, A., Cox, T., Galea, M., & Gerada, C. (in press). A new method for determining the magnetic properties of solid materials employed in unconventional magnetic circuits. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2016.2587859

The mechanical and thermal properties of common, solid (non-laminated) ferromagnetic materials are widely available, but the electro-magnetic characteristics of such solid materials are often undefined. Existing characterization procedures such as th... Read More about A new method for determining the magnetic properties of solid materials employed in unconventional magnetic circuits.

Speed control for multi-three phase synchronous electrical motors in fault condition (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Galassini, A., Costabeber, A., & Gerada, C. Speed control for multi-three phase synchronous electrical motors in fault condition. Presented at IEEE EUROCON 2017 -17th International Conference on Smart Technologies

The growth of electrification transportation systems is an opportunity for delving into new feasible solutions for more reliable and fault tolerant arrangements. So far, many investigations distant from the market have been carried out. Most of the w... Read More about Speed control for multi-three phase synchronous electrical motors in fault condition.

Axial position estimation of conical shaped motors for aerospace traction applications (2017)
Journal Article
Roggia, S., Cupertino, F., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2017). Axial position estimation of conical shaped motors for aerospace traction applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 53(6), 5405-5414. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2717911

This paper is concerned with the use of conical induction machines. Such machines are extremely valuable when apart from the rotational torque output, an axial translation of the rotor is also required. The inherent attraction between the stator and... Read More about Axial position estimation of conical shaped motors for aerospace traction applications.

Enhancing electromagnetic launch capability: design of a small launch system for large UAVs (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Cox, T., Yang, T., & Gerada, C. Enhancing electromagnetic launch capability: design of a small launch system for large UAVs. Presented at Engine as a Weapon International Symposium, EAAW 2017

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) play a critical and increasing role in modern combat, giving significantly enhanced surveillance, communication and strike capabilities. There are currently a large range of UAV’s available, but in general the more cap... Read More about Enhancing electromagnetic launch capability: design of a small launch system for large UAVs.

Comparative study of permanent magnet-synchronous and permanent magnet-flux switching machines for high torque to inertia applications (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Al-Timimy, A., Giangrande, P., Degano, M., Galea, M., & Gerada, C. (2017, April). Comparative study of permanent magnet-synchronous and permanent magnet-flux switching machines for high torque to inertia applications. Presented at 2017 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD), Nottingham, United Kingdom

This paper investigates the capability of both permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) and permanent magnet flux switching (PMFS) machine to provide high torque to inertia ratio for applications with demanding response in terms of acceleration an... Read More about Comparative study of permanent magnet-synchronous and permanent magnet-flux switching machines for high torque to inertia applications.

Analysis of salient-pole synchronous generators operating in single-phase condition (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Spagnolo, C., Nuzzo, S., Serra, G., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2017, April). Analysis of salient-pole synchronous generators operating in single-phase condition. Presented at 2017 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD), Nottingham, United Kingdom

The power generation industry has recently started to invest interest and focus on the single-phase operation of traditional three-phase, wound-field, synchronous generators. This is partially due to a combination of customer requirements and the nee... Read More about Analysis of salient-pole synchronous generators operating in single-phase condition.

uCube: Control platform for power electronics (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Galassini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., Zanchetta, P., & Costabeber, A. (2017, April). uCube: Control platform for power electronics. Presented at IEEE WEMDCD'2017: IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, Nottingham, UK

This paper presents a versatile tool for development, control and testing of power electronics converters. In the last decade, many different expensive off-the-shelf tools for rapid prototyping and testing have been developed and commercialised by fe... Read More about uCube: Control platform for power electronics.

Design optimization of integrated rotor-less inductors for high-speed AC drive applications (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Raza Khowja, M., Gerada, C., Vakil, G., Patel, C., & Wheeler, P. (2017, April). Design optimization of integrated rotor-less inductors for high-speed AC drive applications. Presented at IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD 2017), Nottingham, UK

Discrete sub-system due to passive elements in motor drive require functional and structural integration to make efficient and power dense overall system. Such power dense system is the prerequisite in aerospace and marine applications. This paper pr... Read More about Design optimization of integrated rotor-less inductors for high-speed AC drive applications.

Sensitivity analysis for performance and power density improvements in salient-pole synchronous generators (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wang, Y., Vakil, G., Nuzzo, S., Degano, M., Galea, M., Gerada, C., Zhang, H., & Brown, N. (2017, April). Sensitivity analysis for performance and power density improvements in salient-pole synchronous generators. Presented at IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) 2017, Nottingham, UK

Objective of this paper is to provide design recommendations to improve the performance and power density of a 400kVA salient-pole synchronous generator, without exceeding the limitations due to critical parameters such as total harmonic distortion o... Read More about Sensitivity analysis for performance and power density improvements in salient-pole synchronous generators.

Design optimization of a short-term duty electrical machine for extreme environment (2017)
Journal Article
Arumugam, P., Amankwah, E. K., Walker, A., & Gerada, C. (2017). Design optimization of a short-term duty electrical machine for extreme environment. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 64(12), 9784-9794. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2017.2711555

This paper presents design optimisation of a short term duty electrical machine for extreme environments of high temperature and high altitudes. For such extreme environmental conditions of above 80⁰C and altitudes of 30km, thermal loading limits are... Read More about Design optimization of a short-term duty electrical machine for extreme environment.

A fractional slot multiphase air-core compulsator with concentrated winding (2017)
Journal Article
Zhao, W., Wu, S., Cui, S., Gerada, C., Zhang, H., & Xu, Z. (2017). A fractional slot multiphase air-core compulsator with concentrated winding. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 45(7), 1387-1393. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2017.2705243

Compulsator is a specially designed generator capa¬ble of delivering high current pulses to a low-impedance load, such as the electromagnetic railgun. In order to increase the tip speed of the rotor, advanced composite materials have been used in the... Read More about A fractional slot multiphase air-core compulsator with concentrated winding.

Design optimization of integrated rotational inductor for high-speed AC drive applications (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khowja, M. R., Gerada, C., Vakil, G., Patel, C., & Wheeler, P. Design optimization of integrated rotational inductor for high-speed AC drive applications. Presented at IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference

In order to make an efficient and power dense overall system, a close physical and functional integration of passive components is required instead of having a separate sub¬system for passives. Such power dense system is vital in aerospace and marine... Read More about Design optimization of integrated rotational inductor for high-speed AC drive applications.

A hybrid analytical-numerical approach for the analysis of salient-pole synchronous generators with a symmetrical damper cage (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nuzzo, S., Bolognesi, P., Galea, M., & Gerada, C. A hybrid analytical-numerical approach for the analysis of salient-pole synchronous generators with a symmetrical damper cage. Presented at IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC 2017)

The equivalent circuit approach has been widely exploited for the theoretical analysis of electromagnetic devices. However, in the field of classical wound-field synchronous generators, the presence of the damper cage complicates the analysis of such... Read More about A hybrid analytical-numerical approach for the analysis of salient-pole synchronous generators with a symmetrical damper cage.

Realising robust low speed sensorless PMSM control using current derivatives obtained from standard current sensors (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hind, D., Li, C., Sumner, M., & Gerada, C. Realising robust low speed sensorless PMSM control using current derivatives obtained from standard current sensors. Presented at 2017 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC)

This paper describes the implementation of a simple, robust and cost-effective sensorless control technique for PMSM machines. The method uses stator current derivative measurements made in response to certain PWM vectors. In this work the derivative... Read More about Realising robust low speed sensorless PMSM control using current derivatives obtained from standard current sensors.