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A Fast Diagnosis Method for Both IGBT Faults and Current Sensor Faults in Grid-Tied Three-Phase Inverters With Two Current Sensors (2019)
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Li, Z., Wheeler, P., Watson, A., Costabeber, A., Wang, B., Ren, Y., …Ma, H. (2020). A Fast Diagnosis Method for Both IGBT Faults and Current Sensor Faults in Grid-Tied Three-Phase Inverters With Two Current Sensors. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(5), 5267-5278. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2019.2946692

© 1986-2012 IEEE. This article considers fault detection in the case of a three-phase three-wire (3P3W) inverter, when only two current sensors are used to save cost or due to a faulty current sensor. With two current sensors, there is no current met... Read More about A Fast Diagnosis Method for Both IGBT Faults and Current Sensor Faults in Grid-Tied Three-Phase Inverters With Two Current Sensors.

An active modulation scheme to boost voltage utilisation of the dual converter with a floating bridge (2018)
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Huang, Z., Yang, T., Wheeler, P., Galea, M., Giangrande, P., & Chowdhury, S. (2019). An active modulation scheme to boost voltage utilisation of the dual converter with a floating bridge. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(7), 5623-5633. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2873539

This paper proposes a capacitor voltage regulation method for the dual converter with a floating bridge for aerospace applications. This topology has previously been reported, but with a constrained voltage utilisation factor due to the need for capa... Read More about An active modulation scheme to boost voltage utilisation of the dual converter with a floating bridge.

A Leakage-Inductance-Tolerant Commutation Strategy for Isolated AC/AC Converters (2018)
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Nasir, U., Costabeber, A., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. (2019). A Leakage-Inductance-Tolerant Commutation Strategy for Isolated AC/AC Converters. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 7(1), 467-479. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2018.2861326

© 2013 IEEE. This paper proposes a generalized commutation strategy suitable for matrix-based isolated ac/ac conversion stages in solid-state transformers for use whenever there is nonnegligible leakage inductance in the isolation transformer. The st... Read More about A Leakage-Inductance-Tolerant Commutation Strategy for Isolated AC/AC Converters.

Matrix converter open circuit fault behavior analysis and diagnosis with a model predictive control strategy (2018)
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Zhang, J., Dan, H., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Matrix converter open circuit fault behavior analysis and diagnosis with a model predictive control strategy. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 6(4), 1831-1839. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2018.2856460

A novel fast and reliable open circuit fault diagnosis strategy for a Matrix Converter with a Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control strategy is proposed in this paper. Current sensors are located ahead of the clamp circuit to measure the output... Read More about Matrix converter open circuit fault behavior analysis and diagnosis with a model predictive control strategy.

Current fed multipulse rectifier approach for unidirectional HVDC and MVDC applications (2018)
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Lambert, G., Vieira Soares, M., Wheeler, P., Lobo Heldwein, M., & Romulo de Novaes, Y. (in press). Current fed multipulse rectifier approach for unidirectional HVDC and MVDC applications. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2018.2849927

Even though multipulse rectifiers are a long established and well-known technology, still their behavior is not fully described in the literature when they are fed by three-phase balanced sinusoidal currents sources. To address the aforementioned gap... Read More about Current fed multipulse rectifier approach for unidirectional HVDC and MVDC applications.

Modified modulation scheme for three‐level diode‐clamped matrix converter under unbalanced input conditions (2018)
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Su, M., Zhao, Z., Dan, H., Peng, T., Sun, Y., Che, R., …Wheeler, P. (2018). Modified modulation scheme for three‐level diode‐clamped matrix converter under unbalanced input conditions. IET Power Electronics, 11(8), 1425-1433. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2017.0512

The three-level diode-clamped matrix converter topology has outstanding performance under ideal operating conditions. However, input disturbance can influence the waveforms at the output side of the converter due to the direct coupling between the in... Read More about Modified modulation scheme for three‐level diode‐clamped matrix converter under unbalanced input conditions.

Generic functional modelling of multi-pulse auto-transformer rectifier units for more-electric aircraft applications (2018)
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Yang, T., Bozhko, S., Wheeler, P., Wang, S., & Wu, S. (2018). Generic functional modelling of multi-pulse auto-transformer rectifier units for more-electric aircraft applications. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 31(5), 883-891. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cja.2018.03.010

The Auto-Transformer Rectifier Unit (ATRU) is one preferred solution for high-power AC/DC power conversion in aircraft. This is mainly due to its simple structure, high reliability and reduced kVA ratings. Indeed, the ATRU has become a preferred AC/D... Read More about Generic functional modelling of multi-pulse auto-transformer rectifier units for more-electric aircraft applications.

Neural network based maximum power point tracking control with quadratic boost converter for PMSG—wind energy conversion system (2018)
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Tiwari, R., Krishnamurthy, K., Neelakandan, R., Padmanaban, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Neural network based maximum power point tracking control with quadratic boost converter for PMSG—wind energy conversion system. Electronics, 7(2), Article 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics7020020

This paper proposes an artificial neural network (ANN) based maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control strategy for wind energy conversion system (WECS) implemented with a DC/DC converter. The proposed topology utilizes a radial basis function netw... Read More about Neural network based maximum power point tracking control with quadratic boost converter for PMSG—wind energy conversion system.

An optimal full frequency control strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter based on predictive control (2017)
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Fan, B., Wang, K., Wheeler, P., Gu, C., & Li, Y. (in press). An optimal full frequency control strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter based on predictive control. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(8), https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2755767

The modular multilevel matrix converter (M3C) is a promising topology for high-voltage high-power applications. Recent researches have proved its significant advantages for adjustable-speed motor drives compared with the back-to-back modular multilev... Read More about An optimal full frequency control strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter based on predictive control.

Voltage-Double Magnetically Coupled Impedance Source Networks (2017)
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Ji, Y., Liu, H., Zhang, C., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Voltage-Double Magnetically Coupled Impedance Source Networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(7), 5983-5994. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2017.2747590

A finite control set model predictive control method for matrix converter with zero common-mode voltage (2017)
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Wang, L., Dan, H., Zhao, Y., Zhu, Q., Peng, T., Sun, Y., & Wheeler, P. (2018). A finite control set model predictive control method for matrix converter with zero common-mode voltage. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 6(1), 327-338. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2017.2727501

In this paper a finite control set model predictive control method is presented that eliminates the common-mode voltage at the output of a matrix converter. In the predictive control process only the rotating vectors are selected to generate the outp... Read More about A finite control set model predictive control method for matrix converter with zero common-mode voltage.

A single-phase bidirectional AC/DC converter for V2G applications (2017)
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Peng, T., Yang, P., Dan, H., Wang, H., Han, H., Yang, J., …Wheeler, P. (2017). A single-phase bidirectional AC/DC converter for V2G applications. Energies, 10(7), Article 881. https://doi.org/10.3390/en10070881

This paper presents a single-phase bidirectional current-source AC/DC converter for vehicle to grid (V2G) applications. The presented converter consists of a line frequency commutated unfolding bridge and an interleaved buck-boost stage. The low semi... Read More about A single-phase bidirectional AC/DC converter for V2G applications.

Preselection algorithm based on predictive control for direct matrix converter (2017)
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Dan, H., Zhu, Q., Peng, T., Yao, S., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Preselection algorithm based on predictive control for direct matrix converter. IET Electric Power Applications, 11(5), 768-775. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2016.0473

This paper presents an enhanced predictive control strategy to reduce the calculation effort for direct matrix converters. The main idea is to preselect the switching states to decrease the calculation effort during each sample period. The proposed p... Read More about Preselection algorithm based on predictive control for direct matrix converter.

DC-Link Capacitor Second Carrier Band Switching Harmonic Current Reduction in Two-Level Back-to-Back Converters (2017)
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Shen, L., Bozhko, S., Hill, C. I., & Wheeler, P. (2018). DC-Link Capacitor Second Carrier Band Switching Harmonic Current Reduction in Two-Level Back-to-Back Converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(4), 3567-3574. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2706972

© 1986-2012 IEEE. This paper proposes an active switching harmonic current reduction method within the dc-link capacitor of two-level, three-phase, back-to-back converters. This method is based on the derived analytical solution for switching harmoni... Read More about DC-Link Capacitor Second Carrier Band Switching Harmonic Current Reduction in Two-Level Back-to-Back Converters.

Thermal Design of Linear Induction and Synchronous Motors for Electromagnetic Launch of Civil Aircraft (2017)
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Bertola, L., Cox, T., Wheeler, P., Garvey, S. D., & Morvan, H. (2017). Thermal Design of Linear Induction and Synchronous Motors for Electromagnetic Launch of Civil Aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 45(7), 1146-1153. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2017.2697941

The engine size of modern passenger transport aircraft is principally determined by take-off conditions, since initial acceleration requires maximum engine power. An elec¬tromagnetic launch (EML) system could provide some or all of the energy require... Read More about Thermal Design of Linear Induction and Synchronous Motors for Electromagnetic Launch of Civil Aircraft.

Error-voltage-based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converters with model predictive control method (2017)
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Dan, H., Peng, T., Su, M., Deng, H., Zhu, Q., Zhao, Z., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Error-voltage-based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converters with model predictive control method. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 53(5), 4603-4612. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2695978

This paper proposes an error-voltage based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converter (MC). A finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) method is used to operate the MC. The MC system performances under normal operation and... Read More about Error-voltage-based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converters with model predictive control method.

A comprehensive analysis and hardware implementation of control strategies for high output voltage DC-DC boost power converter (2017)
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Padmanaban, S., Grandi, G., Blaabjerg, F., Wheeler, P., Siano, P., & Hammami, M. (2017). A comprehensive analysis and hardware implementation of control strategies for high output voltage DC-DC boost power converter. International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.2991/ijcis.2017.10.1.10

Classical DC-DC converters used in high voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission systems, lack in terms of efficiency, reduced transfer gain and increased cost with sensor (voltage/current) numbers. Besides, the internal self-parasitic behavi... Read More about A comprehensive analysis and hardware implementation of control strategies for high output voltage DC-DC boost power converter.

Z-source matrix rectifier (2016)
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Zhang, C., Hongchen, L., Yuliang, J., Dan, Z., Wheeler, P., & Guolei, F. (2016). Z-source matrix rectifier. IET Power Electronics, 9(13), 2580-2590. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2015.0966

This paper presents a novel Z-source matrix rectifier(ZSMR). To overcome the inherent disadvantage that the voltage transfer ratio for traditional matrix rectifier cannot be more than 0.866, a Z-source network has been combined with the matrix rectif... Read More about Z-source matrix rectifier.

Experimental validation of a hybrid converter with enhanced switching ripple cancellation (2016)
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Papadopoulos, S., Klumpner, C., Rashed, M., & Wheeler, P. (2016). Experimental validation of a hybrid converter with enhanced switching ripple cancellation. IET Power Electronics, 9(12), 2360-2368. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2015.0984

This study presents the experimental evaluation of a proposed new three phase hybrid converter topology for medium voltage applications. The topology is based on the interconnection of a low switching frequency voltage source inverter (VSI), rated at... Read More about Experimental validation of a hybrid converter with enhanced switching ripple cancellation.

Predictive current control with instantaneous reactive power minimization for a four-leg indirect matrix converter (2016)
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Garcia, C. F., Rivera, M. E., Rodriguez, J. R., Wheeler, P., & Pena, R. S. (2017). Predictive current control with instantaneous reactive power minimization for a four-leg indirect matrix converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 64(2), 922-929. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2016.2610939

This paper presents the experimental valida¬tion of a predictive current control strategy with minimiza¬tion of the instantaneous reactive input power for a Four-Leg Indirect Matrix Converter (4Leg-IMC). The topology includes an input matrix converte... Read More about Predictive current control with instantaneous reactive power minimization for a four-leg indirect matrix converter.