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Performance improvement of simplified synchronous generators using an active power filter (2017)
Conference Proceeding

Active power filters (APF) are used to improve power quality and are commonly connected in parallel with the load at the point of common coupling (PCC). They are used to compensate for harmonics from nonlinear loads, for reactive power compensation a... Read More about Performance improvement of simplified synchronous generators using an active power filter.

A system level comparison of drive topologies for high speed electrical machines (2017)
Conference Proceeding

This paper presents a comprehensive comparative study among five different converter topologies all designed to drive a 8.5kW-120krpm surface permanent magnet synchronous machine. The study aims at comparing the considered systems in terms of convert... Read More about A system level comparison of drive topologies for high speed electrical machines.

Speed control with load sharing capabilities for multi-three phase synchronous motors (2017)
Conference Proceeding

The on-going electrification transportation system revolution has already started and the continuous evolution of power electronics allows new and more reliable system layouts and control strategies to be investigated. Mainly, this revolution is driv... Read More about Speed control with load sharing capabilities for multi-three phase synchronous motors.

A two degrees of freedom system for wheel traction applications (2017)
Journal Article

In this paper, the use of conical induction machines is proposed for an in-wheel traction application. Such machines offer a rotational movement combined with a translational motion of the rotor. The horizontal movement is essential when active engag... Read More about A two degrees of freedom system for wheel traction applications.

Axial eccentric SynRel and SPM motors analytical models validation using 3D finite element (2017)
Conference Proceeding

This paper deals with the uniform and non-uniform axial eccentricity analyses of the surface mounted permanent magnet and synchronous reluctance machines. The analyses are carried out using an analytical model for each considered machine. Being the a... Read More about Axial eccentric SynRel and SPM motors analytical models validation using 3D finite element.

Comparative study and optimal design of alternative PM configuration transverse flux linear machine (2017)
Conference Proceeding

This paper presents the comparative study and optimal design of a transverse flux linear machine with different PM configurations, viz. surface-mounted and consequent-pole, in which the consequent-pole version is firstly proposed. Firstly, the effect... Read More about Comparative study and optimal design of alternative PM configuration transverse flux linear machine.

Distributed speed control for multi-three phase electrical motors with improved power sharing capability (2017)
Conference Proceeding

This paper proposes a distributed speed control with improved power sharing capability for multi-three phase synchronous machines. This control technique allows the speed to be precisely regulated during power sharing transients among different drive... Read More about Distributed speed control for multi-three phase electrical motors with improved power sharing capability.

Comparative study of novel tubular flux-reversal transverse flux permanent magnet linear machine (2017)
Conference Proceeding

This paper presents a novel tubular flux-reversal transverse flux permanent magnet linear machine (FR-TFPMLM), in which both magnet and armature winding are located at the short primary side whereas the secondary side is composed of only magnetic ste... Read More about Comparative study of novel tubular flux-reversal transverse flux permanent magnet linear machine.

Design optimization of a high-speed synchronous reluctance machine (2017)
Journal Article

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

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

Use of optical fibres for multi-parameter monitoringin electrical AC machines (2017)
Conference Proceeding

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)
Conference Proceeding

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)
Conference Proceeding

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

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)
Conference Proceeding

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

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)
Conference Proceeding

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.

uCube: Control platform for power electronics (2017)
Conference Proceeding

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)
Conference Proceeding

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.