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Reduced Computational Burden of Modulated Model-Predictive Control for Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive Applications (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Riccio, J., Karamanakos, P., Degano, M., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2023). Reduced Computational Burden of Modulated Model-Predictive Control for Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive Applications. In 2023 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4995-5002). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE53617.2023.10362110

This paper introduces a novel geometric approach to significantly reduce the computational burden of modulated predictive controllers while maintaining the same steady-state performance and satisfactory dynamic behavior. The proposed geometric method... Read More about Reduced Computational Burden of Modulated Model-Predictive Control for Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive Applications.

Design and Controllability Trade-Off in Dual Three-Phase Winding PMSMs (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Zhu, S., Qayyum, N., Ernest, E., Paciura, K., Zou, T., & Gerada, C. (2023). Design and Controllability Trade-Off in Dual Three-Phase Winding PMSMs. In 2023 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4147-4154). https://doi.org/10.1109/ecce53617.2023.10361990

Designing and controlling dual three-phase motor poses significant challenges. The conventional mathematical model of such motors only considers fundamental components, thereby failing to capture the complete characteristics of the motors. In this st... Read More about Design and Controllability Trade-Off in Dual Three-Phase Winding PMSMs.

Manufacturable Edgewise Winding Solutions Considering Parallel Slot and Parallel Tooth Stator Structures (2023)
Conference Proceeding
George, L., Walker, A., Zhang, F., Vakil, G., & Gerada, C. (2023). Manufacturable Edgewise Winding Solutions Considering Parallel Slot and Parallel Tooth Stator Structures. . https://doi.org/10.1109/oncon60463.2023.10431188

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.

A Taguchi-LHS-RSM Double-Staged Approach for Design Optimization of Self-Ventilated Cooling Systems Utilized in PMSMs (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Zhu, G., Xu, Z., Zhang, F., Gerada, C., & Gerada, D. (2023). A Taguchi-LHS-RSM Double-Staged Approach for Design Optimization of Self-Ventilated Cooling Systems Utilized in PMSMs. In 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS). https://doi.org/10.1109/icems59686.2023.10344616

Thermal management is critical for high-power-density permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs). To realize the efficient and effective design optimization of self-ventilated air cooling systems for PMSMs, in this paper, a Taguchi-preconditioned... Read More about A Taguchi-LHS-RSM Double-Staged Approach for Design Optimization of Self-Ventilated Cooling Systems Utilized in PMSMs.

Comparative Study on Stranded and Hairpin Windings for 350kW EV Traction Motor (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Jiang, J., Zou, T., Rocca, S. L., Gerada, D., & Gerada, C. (2023). Comparative Study on Stranded and Hairpin Windings for 350kW EV Traction Motor. In 2023 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS). https://doi.org/10.1109/icems59686.2023.10345248

Hairpin winding is a key technology for traction motors to meet the step-change requirements on power density and efficiency in electrical vehicle (EV) industry. This winding solution features inherently high slot fill factor and improved heat dissip... Read More about Comparative Study on Stranded and Hairpin Windings for 350kW EV Traction Motor.

Multi-objective Optimizations of Copper and Aluminum Hairpin Windings: a Comparison (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Cutuli, G., Nuzzo, S., Zou, T., Franceschini, G., Gerada, C., & Barater, D. (2023). Multi-objective Optimizations of Copper and Aluminum Hairpin Windings: a Comparison. In 2023 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (3796-3801). https://doi.org/10.1109/ecce53617.2023.10362293

This work critically analyzes the possibility of adopting aluminum hairpin windings as alternative to copper in electric traction machines for automotive applications. Copper and aluminum hairpin winding solutions are compared based on two proposed s... Read More about Multi-objective Optimizations of Copper and Aluminum Hairpin Windings: a Comparison.

Design of Hairpin Winding and Random Winding Stators for High Speed Heavy-Duty Traction Motor (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Jiang, J., Zou, T., La Rocca, A., La Rocca, S., Liu, C., Xu, Z., …Gerada, D. (2023). Design of Hairpin Winding and Random Winding Stators for High Speed Heavy-Duty Traction Motor. In 2023 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC). https://doi.org/10.1109/VPPC60535.2023.10403273

Hairpin winding with rectangularly shaped conductors are gradually replacing random winding wound with stranded wires in electric vehicle (EV) industry. As the newgeneration winding technology, hairpin winding features high electromagnetic and therma... Read More about Design of Hairpin Winding and Random Winding Stators for High Speed Heavy-Duty Traction Motor.

Experimental analysis of mismatch in electro-thermal device parameter within parallel connected SiC MOSFETs: Considerations for multi-chip power module design (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Fayyaz, A., Li, Y., Evans, P., Watson, A., Wheeler, P., & Gerada, C. (2023). Experimental analysis of mismatch in electro-thermal device parameter within parallel connected SiC MOSFETs: Considerations for multi-chip power module design. In 2023 IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Asia (WiPDA Asia). https://doi.org/10.1109/WiPDAAsia58218.2023.10261906

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.

Rotor Vibration Control using Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Di Nardo, M., Ilkhani, M. R., Wang, M., Degano, M., Gerada, C., Sala, G., …Hoppert, M. (2023). Rotor Vibration Control using Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines. In 2023 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC55163.2023.10238954

This paper investigates the possibility to control the radial displacements of the shaft of an electrical machine equipped with a multi-three-phase winding arrangement with the aim of reducing the related vibrations. A comprehensive dynamic modeling... Read More about Rotor Vibration Control using Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines.

Comparison of V-shaped IPM Machines Winding Topologies for Heavy-duty EV Applications (2023)
Conference Proceeding
George, L., Walker, A., Zhang, F., Vakil, G., & Gerada, C. (2023). Comparison of V-shaped IPM Machines Winding Topologies for Heavy-duty EV Applications. . https://doi.org/10.1109/esars-itec57127.2023.10114821

High performance electric machines are critical for heavy-duty electric vehicles (HDEV) to enable transportation electrification, where there is a significant performance gap between the traditional internal combustion engines and electrical machine... Read More about Comparison of V-shaped IPM Machines Winding Topologies for Heavy-duty EV Applications.