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Torque Ripple Reduction in Sectored Multi Three-Phase Machines Based on PWM Carrier Phase Shift (2019)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Sala, G., Zhang, H., Gu, C., Buticchi, G., Formentini, A., …Wheeler, P. (2020). Torque Ripple Reduction in Sectored Multi Three-Phase Machines Based on PWM Carrier Phase Shift. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(6), 4315-4325. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2019.2931239

The interest in multiphase machines for high power and reliable drives has been growing, and many control algorithms have been proposed to improve their torque performance. This work presents a new approach to the modeling of a multi three-phase driv... Read More about Torque Ripple Reduction in Sectored Multi Three-Phase Machines Based on PWM Carrier Phase Shift.

Internal Current Return Path for Ground Leakage Current Mitigation in Current Source Inverters (2019)
Journal Article
Lorenzani, E., Migliazza, G., Immovilli, F., Gerada, C., Zhang, H., & Buticchi, G. (2019). Internal Current Return Path for Ground Leakage Current Mitigation in Current Source Inverters. IEEE Access, 7, 96540-96548. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2019.2929062

This paper analyzes in detail the effect of a simple solution for ground leakage current mitigation applicable to transformerless three-phase current source inverter (CSI). The circuit modification solution is assessed for both traditional CSI topolo... Read More about Internal Current Return Path for Ground Leakage Current Mitigation in Current Source Inverters.

Comparative study on two modular spoke-type PM machines for in-wheel traction applications (2019)
Journal Article
Zhang, H., Hua, W., Gerada, D., Gerada, C., Li, Y., & Zhang, G. (2019). Comparative study on two modular spoke-type PM machines for in-wheel traction applications. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 34(4), 2137-2147. https://doi.org/10.1109/tec.2019.2927872

This paper focuses on the comparative analysis of modular spoke-type permanent magnet machines with two magnetization modes, which are referred to as M-I and M-II types. The analytical models of the proposed machines are built based on the simple mag... Read More about Comparative study on two modular spoke-type PM machines for in-wheel traction applications.

Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications (2019)
Journal Article
Buticchi, G., Gerada, D., Alberti, L., Galea, M., Wheeler, P., Bozhko, S., …Gerada, C. (2019). Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications. Energies, 12(12), Article 2431. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12122431

In several industrial sectors, induction machines are being replaced with permanent magnet based alternatives, owing to the potential for higher power density and efficiency. However, high-speed applications feature a wide flux-weakening region, wher... Read More about Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications.

Layered Al2O3-SiO2 and Al2O3-Ta2O5 thin-film composites for high dielectric strength, deposited by pulsed direct current and radio frequency magnetron sputtering (2019)
Journal Article
Hanby, B. V., Stuart, B. W., Gimeno-Fabra, M., Moffat, J., Gerada, C., & Grant, D. M. (2019). Layered Al2O3-SiO2 and Al2O3-Ta2O5 thin-film composites for high dielectric strength, deposited by pulsed direct current and radio frequency magnetron sputtering. Applied Surface Science, 492, 328-336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.06.202

Multilayer thin films have the potential to act as high dielectric strength insulation for wire and microelectronics. In this study, films consisting of 2, 4 or 8 layers, composed of Al2O3 with SiO2 or Ta2O5, were prepared via pulsed direct current a... Read More about Layered Al2O3-SiO2 and Al2O3-Ta2O5 thin-film composites for high dielectric strength, deposited by pulsed direct current and radio frequency magnetron sputtering.

Thermo-Mechanical Modelling of Bearing Chambers of a High-Speed Starter/Generator (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Rocca, A. L., Connor, P. H., Xu, Z., Eastwick, C. N., Pickering, S. J., & Gerada, C. (2019). Thermo-Mechanical Modelling of Bearing Chambers of a High-Speed Starter/Generator. In 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (322-328). https://doi.org/10.1109/iemdc.2019.8785357

This paper describes the thermal-mechanical characterisation methodology for the bearing chambers of a high-speed (32,000 rpm) electrical starter/generator [1]; presenting a low cost analysis approach and design guideline for future machines. The met... Read More about Thermo-Mechanical Modelling of Bearing Chambers of a High-Speed Starter/Generator.

Optimized Sizing of IPM Machines for Automotive Traction Application (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Valente, G., Gerada, D., Degano, M., Gerada, C., Foulsham, J., & Beeby, D. (2019). Optimized Sizing of IPM Machines for Automotive Traction Application. In 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (970-975). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785245

This paper presents the implementation of an electrical machine design tool including its overall architecture. The tool is flexible and can be employed for the sizing of any permanent magnet synchronous machine. The case study considered in this wor... Read More about Optimized Sizing of IPM Machines for Automotive Traction Application.

Information Technologies for Distributed Machine Drives: An Overview (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Savi, F., Buticchi, G., Gerada, C., Wheeler, P., & Barater, D. (2019). Information Technologies for Distributed Machine Drives: An Overview. In 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (1805-1809). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785232

The exponential growth experienced by the semiconductor manufacturing field has led to a large proliferation of devices with large amounts computational power, enabling countless technologies and revolutionizing many fields. Control systems and machi... Read More about Information Technologies for Distributed Machine Drives: An Overview.

Torque Ripple Investigation in Squirrel Cage Induction Machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Marfoli, A., Sala, G., Papini, L., Bolognesi, P., & Gerada, C. (2019). Torque Ripple Investigation in Squirrel Cage Induction Machines. In 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (140-146). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785364

Low torque ripple of electrical machines is an important requirement for many different applications. The causes of torque fluctuations in squirrel cage asynchronous induction motors might be a challenging task due to the complex phenomena raised by... Read More about Torque Ripple Investigation in Squirrel Cage Induction Machines.

Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Wen, Z., Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2019). Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines. In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (1087-1092). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785111

This paper investigates the single-phase open-circuit fault of a bearingless multi-sector PM synchronous machine. The mathematical model of the suspension force and torque generation is developed for both healthy and faulty conditions. The model is w... Read More about Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines.

Dual-Rotor Permanent Magnet Motor for Electric Superbike (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Golovanov, D., Galassini, A., Flanagan, L., Gerada, D., Xu, Z., & Gerada, C. (2019). Dual-Rotor Permanent Magnet Motor for Electric Superbike. In 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (951-956). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785287

The demand on high-performance electrical machines has significantly increased for aerospace and transportation industries in recent years. A racing electric motorbike is a suitable platform to validate and prove new concepts and machine topologies b... Read More about Dual-Rotor Permanent Magnet Motor for Electric Superbike.

On the design of partial discharge-free low voltage electrical machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Madonna, V., Giangrande, P., Zhao, W., Zhang, H., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2019). On the design of partial discharge-free low voltage electrical machines. In 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (1837-1842). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785413

Modern electrical machines employed in transportation applications are required to provide high performance in terms of power (and torque) density. At the same time, being these applications safety-critical, a significant level of reliability and/or... Read More about On the design of partial discharge-free low voltage electrical machines.

Simplified Analytical Machine Sizing for Surface Mounted Permanent Magnet Machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Xie, P., Ramanathan, R., Vakil, G., & Gerada, C. (2019). Simplified Analytical Machine Sizing for Surface Mounted Permanent Magnet Machines

This paper proposes a simple analytical machine sizing process for a three-phase surface mounted permanent magnet synchronous machines appropriate for both system level analysis and preliminary machine design. For system-level analysis, the proposed... Read More about Simplified Analytical Machine Sizing for Surface Mounted Permanent Magnet Machines.

Braking torque compensation strategy and thermal behavior of a dual three-phase winding PMSM during short-circuit fault (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Giangrande, P., Madonna, V., Nuzzo, S., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2019). Braking torque compensation strategy and thermal behavior of a dual three-phase winding PMSM during short-circuit fault. . https://doi.org/10.1109/iemdc.2019.8785164

© 2019 IEEE. Permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs)employing the dual three-phase winding represent a suitable solution for complying with the reliability requirements typically needed in safety-critical applications. Their inherent fault-tole... Read More about Braking torque compensation strategy and thermal behavior of a dual three-phase winding PMSM during short-circuit fault.

Sizing, design, and modelling of aerospace electric drive system with long feeder cables (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Xie, P., Vakil, G., & Gerarda, C. (2019). Sizing, design, and modelling of aerospace electric drive system with long feeder cables

The aviation industry is tending towards more electric aircraft, replacing conventionally pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems with electrical solutions. The electrification of actuators is motivated by increased efficiency, reduced maintenan... Read More about Sizing, design, and modelling of aerospace electric drive system with long feeder cables.

Thermal overload and insulation aging of short duty cycle, aerospace motors (2019)
Journal Article
Madonna, V., Giangrande, P., Lusuardi, L., Cavallini, A., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2019). Thermal overload and insulation aging of short duty cycle, aerospace motors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(4), 2618-2629. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2019.2914630

Electrical machines for transportation applications need to be highly reliable, particularly if they drive safety-critical systems. At the same time, another main requirement is represented by the significant torque density, especially for aerospace,... Read More about Thermal overload and insulation aging of short duty cycle, aerospace motors.

A Novel Concept of Ribless Synchronous Reluctance Motor for Enhanced Torque Capability (2019)
Journal Article
Bao, Y., Degano, M., Wang, S., Chuan, L., Xu, Z., Zhang, H., & Gerada, C. (2020). A Novel Concept of Ribless Synchronous Reluctance Motor for Enhanced Torque Capability. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(4), 2553-2563. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2019.2914616

The rotor structure of synchronous reluctance machines (SynRel) is conventionally retained mechanically by iron ribs. In this paper a novel structure for high speed synchronous reluctance rotor is presented. The novelty of this work is the proof of a... Read More about A Novel Concept of Ribless Synchronous Reluctance Motor for Enhanced Torque Capability.

Reduced Order Lumped Parameter Thermal Network for Dual Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Giangrande, P., Madonna, V., Nuzzo, S., Spagnolo, C., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2019). Reduced Order Lumped Parameter Thermal Network for Dual Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines. In Proceedings 2019 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) (71-76). https://doi.org/10.1109/WEMDCD.2019.8887772

© 2019 IEEE. In recent years, electrical machines are employed in an ever-increasing number of safety-critical applications, which require high power density, along with a demanding level of reliability and/or fault-tolerance capability. Multi-phase... Read More about Reduced Order Lumped Parameter Thermal Network for Dual Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines.

Control Strategy for Five-Phase Dual-Stator Winding Induction Starter/Generator System (2019)
Journal Article
Liu, H., Bu, F., Huang, W., Liu, L., Hu, Y., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2020). Control Strategy for Five-Phase Dual-Stator Winding Induction Starter/Generator System. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(4), 2607-2617 . https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2019.2912767

This paper presents an integrated control strategy for a starter/generator (S/G) system based on five-phase dual-stator winding induction machine (FPDWIM). The FPDWIM has a cage-type rotor and two sets of stator windings. One is a five-phase control... Read More about Control Strategy for Five-Phase Dual-Stator Winding Induction Starter/Generator System.

Active Thermal Control for Power Converters in Modular Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Yan, H., Buticchi, G., Yang, J., Zhao, W., Zhang, H., & Gerada, C. (2019). Active Thermal Control for Power Converters in Modular Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. In Proceedings - 2019 IEEE 13th International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/CPE.2019.8862416

To increase the reliability and reduce the torque ripple, modular winding structure has been employed in the Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs). However, the reliability of the motor system depends on the lifetime of the power semiconductor... Read More about Active Thermal Control for Power Converters in Modular Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor.