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Multiphysics Sizing of Interior Permanent Magnet Machines Based on Geometric Methodology (2024)
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Darmani, M. A., Cavagnino, A., Vaschetto, S., Marignetti, F., & Gerada, C. (online). Multiphysics Sizing of Interior Permanent Magnet Machines Based on Geometric Methodology. IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications, https://doi.org/10.1109/ojia.2024.3427863

This study presents a sizing methodology in the frame of the multidisciplinary design of interior permanent magnet synchronous machines. The proposed approach targets at obtaining an initial electromagnetic design of the machine, including diameters,... Read More about Multiphysics Sizing of Interior Permanent Magnet Machines Based on Geometric Methodology.

AFPM Machines Equipped with Multilayer Magnets (2024)
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Darmani, M. A., Pošković, E., Franchini, F., Ferraris, L., Cavagnino, A., & Gerada, C. (2024). AFPM Machines Equipped with Multilayer Magnets. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, https://doi.org/10.1109/tec.2024.3420133

This article investigates the manufacturability and applicability of unified multilayer magnets, comprising two different magnetic materials with distinct characteristics, for use in electrical machines. In particular, the self-produced multilayer ma... Read More about AFPM Machines Equipped with Multilayer Magnets.

Fast Flux Maps Computation of Synchronous Reluctance Machines With and Without Permanent Magnets Assistance (2024)
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Gallicchio, G., Nardo, M. D., Cupertino, F., Varvolik, V., Buticchi, G., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2024). Fast Flux Maps Computation of Synchronous Reluctance Machines With and Without Permanent Magnets Assistance. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2024.3403967

This paper proposes a computational efficient and accurate hybrid analytical-finite element (FE) performance prediction methodology for synchronous reluctance (SyR) machines. The hybrid procedure consists in solving the d- and q-axis magnetic equival... Read More about Fast Flux Maps Computation of Synchronous Reluctance Machines With and Without Permanent Magnets Assistance.

A Review of Carbon Emissions from Electrical Machine Materials (2024)
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Zhang, X., Gerada, D., Xu, Z., Zhang, F., & Gerada, C. (2024). A Review of Carbon Emissions from Electrical Machine Materials. Electronics, 13(9), Article 1714. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13091714

As the world embarks on a global mission to tackle climate change, reducing carbon represents a key challenge given the escalating global warming. The U.K. is among many other nations that are determined to decarbonise all sectors and strive to achie... Read More about A Review of Carbon Emissions from Electrical Machine Materials.

Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Design for Light Traction Applications (2024)
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Nardo, M. D., Gallicchio, G., Cupertino, F., Korman, O., Wang, M., Gerada, C., …Buticchi, G. (2024). Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Design for Light Traction Applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2024.3384481

This paper presents a systematic comparative design study of permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance (PMaSyR) machines for a light traction application aimed at considering an holistic approach for a given outer envelope and cooling system s... Read More about Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Design for Light Traction Applications.

Life Characterization of PEEK and Nanofilled Enamel Insulated Wires Under Thermal Ageing (2024)
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Khowja, M. R., Vakil, G., Ahmad, S. S., Ramanathan, R., Gerada, C., & Benarous, M. (2024). Life Characterization of PEEK and Nanofilled Enamel Insulated Wires Under Thermal Ageing. IEEE Access, 12, 39470- 39483. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2024.3374637

This paper characterizes and develops life models for two different wire insulating materials: Poly-ether-ketone (PEEK) and nanofilled enamel (Allotherm wire). The article focuses on predicting the lifespan of PEEK and Allotherm wire insulating mater... Read More about Life Characterization of PEEK and Nanofilled Enamel Insulated Wires Under Thermal Ageing.

Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors (2024)
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Naderiallaf, H., Degano, M., Gerada, C., & Gerada, D. (2024). Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 1-1. https://doi.org/10.1109/tdei.2024.3355032

This contribution elucidates the impact of the fillet radius, a geometric feature of rectangular insulated wires not commonly considered, on the partial discharge inception voltage (PDIV) in low-voltage machine turn-to-turn winding insulation. Initia... Read More about Fillet Radius Impact of Rectangular Insulated Wires on PDIV for Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors.

Novel End-Winding Hybrid Flux Machine (2023)
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Shi, B., Huang, X., Li, J., Zhang, H., Zhao, H., Zhang, X., …Gerada, C. (2023). Novel End-Winding Hybrid Flux Machine. IEEE Access, 11, 133781-133791. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2023.3336675

This paper presents a novel motor topology, called the End-Winding Flux Machine (EWM), which explores the potential function of end-windings in rotating electric machines. By introducing an axial-radial flux stator into the end-windings, a hybrid flu... Read More about Novel End-Winding Hybrid Flux Machine.

Assessment of Edgewise Insulated Wire Bend Radius Impact on Dielectric Properties of Turn-to-Turn Insulation through Thermal Ageing (2023)
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Naderiallaf, H., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2023). Assessment of Edgewise Insulated Wire Bend Radius Impact on Dielectric Properties of Turn-to-Turn Insulation through Thermal Ageing. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, https://doi.org/10.1109/TDEI.2023.3309780

This study aims to evaluate the impact of the bending radius of edgewise insulated wires on dielectric properties such as partial discharge inception voltage (PDIV), partial discharge extinction voltage (PDEV), dielectric dissipation factor (DDF), an... Read More about Assessment of Edgewise Insulated Wire Bend Radius Impact on Dielectric Properties of Turn-to-Turn Insulation through Thermal Ageing.

PDIV Modelling for Rectangular Wire Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors through Thermal Ageing (2023)
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Naderiallaf, H., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2023). PDIV Modelling for Rectangular Wire Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors through Thermal Ageing. IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1109/tdei.2023.3307048

This contribution develops the partial discharge inception voltage (PDIV)-FEM-based model based on Schumann’s streamer inception criterion (SCSIC) with respect to thermal ageing time (TAGT) or the insulation lifetime for the turn-to-turn insulation o... Read More about PDIV Modelling for Rectangular Wire Turn-to-Turn Insulation of Inverter-Fed Motors through Thermal Ageing.

Design of an aircraft generator with radial force control. (2023)
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Brecher, C., Neus, S., Gärtner, M., Eckel, H.-M., Hoppert, M., James, B., …Di Nardo, M. (2023). Design of an aircraft generator with radial force control. Open Research Europe, 2, Article 73. https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.14684.3

With the increasing electrical energy demands in aviation propulsion systems, the increase in the onboard generators’ power density is inevitable. During the flight, forces coming from the gearbox or gyroscopic forces generated by flight manoeuvres l... Read More about Design of an aircraft generator with radial force control..

Analytical Calculation and Experimental Validation of Litz Wires Axial Thermal Conductivity (2023)
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Li, Z., Xu, Z., Zhang, F., Gerada, D., Guo, R., Zhang, H., …Zhang, C. (2024). Analytical Calculation and Experimental Validation of Litz Wires Axial Thermal Conductivity. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 10(1), 1167-1179. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2023.3262766

Litz wires are widely used in electrical machines with reduced AC losses, compared to traditional random winding. The reduced AC losses can improve both electrical machines electromagnetic performance, such as efficiency and thermal performance. Ther... Read More about Analytical Calculation and Experimental Validation of Litz Wires Axial Thermal Conductivity.

Radical technology innovations for high‐speed transport; ePlanes to replace rail? (2023)
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Riley, P. H., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2023). Radical technology innovations for high‐speed transport; ePlanes to replace rail?. IET Electrical Systems in Transportation, 13(1), Article 12061. https://doi.org/10.1049/els2.12061

This paper evaluates various modes of transport against the dual requirements of Net-Zero carbon emissions and user convenience, in particular, speed of travel and cost of transportation. Results show that when operated across a whole country, batter... Read More about Radical technology innovations for high‐speed transport; ePlanes to replace rail?.

Comparative Stability Analysis of Synchronous Reference Frame Current Controllers Operated at High Fundamental Frequency (2022)
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Diab, A. M., Guo, F., Yeoh, S. S., Bozhko, S., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2022). Comparative Stability Analysis of Synchronous Reference Frame Current Controllers Operated at High Fundamental Frequency. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 9(2), 2115 - 2128. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2022.3208825

Synchronous reference frame (SRF) proportional-integral (PI) current controller (CC) is the most well-established solution for current regulation in AC machine drives and grid-connected voltage source converters. The design of high dynamic performanc... Read More about Comparative Stability Analysis of Synchronous Reference Frame Current Controllers Operated at High Fundamental Frequency.

Torque Limiters for Aerospace Actuator Application (2022)
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Shahjahan Ahmad, S., Tom, L., La Rocca, A., La Rocca, S., Vakil, G., Gerada, C., & Benarous, M. (2022). Torque Limiters for Aerospace Actuator Application. Energies, 15(4), Article 1467. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15041467

Safety and reliability of electrical actuators are essential for success of all electric and more electric aircrafts (MEA). Torque limiters improve the reliability of electromechanical actuators (EMA) by restricting the amount of force experienced by... Read More about Torque Limiters for Aerospace Actuator Application.

Performance Entitlement by Using Novel High Strength Electrical Steels and Copper Alloys for High-Speed Laminated Rotor Induction Machines (2022)
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Zhang, F., Gerada, D., Xu, Z., He, Y., Zhang, H., Hua, W., & Gerada, C. (2022). Performance Entitlement by Using Novel High Strength Electrical Steels and Copper Alloys for High-Speed Laminated Rotor Induction Machines. Electronics, 11(2), 210. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11020210

The laminated rotor Induction Machine (IM), with its simple construction and manufacturing, robustness, ease of control and comparatively lower cost remains by far the most utilized electromechanical energy converter. At very high speeds, traditional... Read More about Performance Entitlement by Using Novel High Strength Electrical Steels and Copper Alloys for High-Speed Laminated Rotor Induction Machines.

Review on the Traditional and Integrated Passives: State-of-the-Art Design and Technologies (2021)
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Khowja, M. R., Abebe, R., Vakil, G., Walker, A., Patel, C., Gerada, C., …Cascella, G. L. (2021). Review on the Traditional and Integrated Passives: State-of-the-Art Design and Technologies. Energies, 15(1), Article 88. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15010088

With the increased necessity of a high power density and efficient system in aerospace and marine industries, integrated motor drives provide an excellent solution in the modern era. Therefore, a close structural and functional integration of passive... Read More about Review on the Traditional and Integrated Passives: State-of-the-Art Design and Technologies.

Neural Network aided PMSM multi-objective design and optimization for more-electric aircraft applications (2021)
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Gao, Y., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., Wheeler, P., Dragicevic, T.-L., & Gerada, C. (2022). Neural Network aided PMSM multi-objective design and optimization for more-electric aircraft applications. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 35(10), 233-246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cja.2021.08.006

This study uses the Neural Network (NN) technique to optimize design of surface-mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) for More-Electric Aircraft (MEA) applications. The key role of NN is to provide dedicated correction factors for the a... Read More about Neural Network aided PMSM multi-objective design and optimization for more-electric aircraft applications.

Improved Thermal Modeling and Experimental Validation of Oil-Flooded High-Performance Machines with Slot-Channel Cooling (2021)
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Zhang, F., Gerada, D., Xu, Z., Zhang, X., Zhang, H., Gerada, C., …Degano, M. (2022). Improved Thermal Modeling and Experimental Validation of Oil-Flooded High-Performance Machines with Slot-Channel Cooling. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 8(1), 312-324. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2021.3106819

Thermal management is often considered a bottleneck in the pursuit of the next-generation electrical machines for electrified transportation with a step change in power density. Slot-channel cooling is considered to be an effective cooling technique,... Read More about Improved Thermal Modeling and Experimental Validation of Oil-Flooded High-Performance Machines with Slot-Channel Cooling.

How non-conventional machining affects the surface integrity and magnetic properties of non-oriented electrical steel (2021)
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Winter, K., Liao, Z., Ramanathan, R., Axinte, D., Vakil, G., & Gerada, C. (2021). How non-conventional machining affects the surface integrity and magnetic properties of non-oriented electrical steel. Materials and Design, 210, Article 110051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2021.110051

Non-oriented electrical steel (NOES) laminations are commonly used to manufacture the rotor and stator core of electric machines. To achieve high machine efficiencies, it is desirable for these NOES laminations to be able to achieve a high saturation... Read More about How non-conventional machining affects the surface integrity and magnetic properties of non-oriented electrical steel.