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On Accelerated Degradation of DC-Link Film Capacitors and Data-based Lifetime Estimation (2024)
Journal Article
Pena-Quintal, A., Mustafa, U., Gerada, C., & Ahmed, R. (2024). On Accelerated Degradation of DC-Link Film Capacitors and Data-based Lifetime Estimation. IEEE Access, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2024.3474256

Methods to address the lifetime of film capacitors are a new trend, which have come about due to the importance of control algorithms relying on the stability and the reliability of this passive device for controlling ever-increasing power with optim... Read More about On Accelerated Degradation of DC-Link Film Capacitors and Data-based Lifetime Estimation.

Distributed Magnetic Equivalent Circuit Modelling of Synchronous Machines (2024)
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Korman, O., Nardo, M. D., Riccio, J., Murataliyev, M., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2024). Distributed Magnetic Equivalent Circuit Modelling of Synchronous Machines. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2024.3462898

This paper proposes a highly accurate and computationally efficient distributed magnetic equivalent circuit (DMEC) model for synchronous electric machines. The model - based on a two directional flux paths cell element - is derived in a general fashi... Read More about Distributed Magnetic Equivalent Circuit Modelling of Synchronous Machines.

Fault-Tolerant Dual Channels Three-Phase PMSM for Aerospace Applications (2024)
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Khowja, M. R., Singh, K., Rocca, A. L., Vakil, G., Ramnathan, R., & Gerada, C. (2024). Fault-Tolerant Dual Channels Three-Phase PMSM for Aerospace Applications. IEEE Access, 12, 126845-126857. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2024.3451705

In safety-critical applications such as aerospace and marine, electrical machines are limited to meet several stringent requirements such as physical, electrical, magnetic and thermal isolation between two three-phase channels, in order to be conside... Read More about Fault-Tolerant Dual Channels Three-Phase PMSM for Aerospace Applications.

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. (2024). Multiphysics Sizing of Interior Permanent Magnet Machines Based on Geometric Methodology. IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications, 5, 283 - 299. 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, 60(5), 6725-6735. 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., Varvolik, V., Wang, S., & Buticchi, G. (2024). Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Design for Light Traction Applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 60(4), 6079-6091. 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, 31(4), 2084-2093. 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.

Additive manufacturing of Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets and their application in electrical machines (2024)
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Wu, J., Korman, O., Di Nardo, M., Degano, M., Gerada, C., Ashcroft, I., J.M. Hague, R., & T. Aboulkhair, N. (2024). Additive manufacturing of Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets and their application in electrical machines. IEEE Access, 12, 138921-138931. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3436643

Powder Bed Fusion - Laser Beam (PBF-LB), a form of additive manufacturing (AM) for Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets, is attracting substantial interest for its ability to process functional magnetic materials while capitalizing on AM's design flexibility an... Read More about Additive manufacturing of Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets and their application in electrical machines.

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., Gerada, C., Degano, M., Ilkhani, M. R., & 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.

Prediction and Diagnosis for Unsteady Electromagnetic Vibroacoustic of IPMSMs for Electric Vehicles Considering Rotor Step Skewing and Current Harmonics (2023)
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Zhou, S., Ma, C., Zhang, N., Guo, Y., Degano, M., Gerada, C., Bu, F., Zeng, J., Li, Q., & An, Y. (2024). Prediction and Diagnosis for Unsteady Electromagnetic Vibroacoustic of IPMSMs for Electric Vehicles Considering Rotor Step Skewing and Current Harmonics. Journal of vibration engineering & technologies, 12(1), 821-836. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42417-023-00878-9

Purpose: This study provides a detailed investigation on the prediction and diagnosis of unsteady electromagnetic vibroacoustic performance of IPMSMs for electric vehicles under typical unsteady operating conditions with consideration of rotor step s... Read More about Prediction and Diagnosis for Unsteady Electromagnetic Vibroacoustic of IPMSMs for Electric Vehicles Considering Rotor Step Skewing and Current Harmonics.

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?.

Airgap Length Analysis of a 350kW PM-Assisted Syn-Rel Machine for Heavy Duty EV Traction (2022)
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Zou, T., Gerada, D., La Rocca, S., La Rocca, A., Walker, A., Vakil, G., Arevalo, . S. L., Xu, Z., Cui, M., Bardalai, A., Wang, M., Kumar, R. M. R., Marfoli, A., Paciura, . K., Barden, R., Ernest, E., Zhu, . S., Qayyum, N., McQueen, A., Zhang, F., & Gerada, C. (2023). Airgap Length Analysis of a 350kW PM-Assisted Syn-Rel Machine for Heavy Duty EV Traction. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 59(2), 1557-1570. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2022.3225255

Synchronous reluctance (Syn-Rel) machines with embedded permanent magnets (PMs) are research hotspots in variable speed motor drives due to their robust rotor structure and wide constant power speed range (CPSR). In this paper, the potential of PM-as... Read More about Airgap Length Analysis of a 350kW PM-Assisted Syn-Rel Machine for Heavy Duty EV Traction.

Surface Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines: High Speed Design and Limits (2022)
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Gallicchio, G., Nardo, M. D., Palmieri, M., Ilkhani, M. R., Degano, M., Gerada, C., & Cupertino, F. (2023). Surface Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines: High Speed Design and Limits. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 38(2), 1311-1324. https://doi.org/10.1109/tec.2022.3225224

Surface permanent magnet synchronous machines are one of the most widely adopted machine topologies in high-speed applications where efficiency and power factor cannot be compromised. Although the design of such machine type has been extensively inve... Read More about Surface Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines: High Speed Design and Limits.