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An Advanced Power Generation Architecture for More-Electric Aircraft Applications (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bai, G., Yang, T., Yeoh, S. S., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2023, March). An Advanced Power Generation Architecture for More-Electric Aircraft Applications. Presented at 2023 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC), Venice, Italy

The trend towards development of More Electric Aircraft (MEA) has been driven by increased fuel fossil prices and stricter environmental policies. With breakthroughs in power electronic systems and electrical machines, the targets of MEA to reduce th... Read More about An Advanced Power Generation Architecture for More-Electric Aircraft Applications.

Moving Microgrid Hierarchical Control to an SDN-Based Kubernetes Cluster: A Framework for Reliable and Flexible Energy Distribution (2023)
Journal Article
Pérez, R., Rivera, M., Salgueiro, Y., Baier, C. R., & Wheeler, P. (2023). Moving Microgrid Hierarchical Control to an SDN-Based Kubernetes Cluster: A Framework for Reliable and Flexible Energy Distribution. Sensors, 23(7), Article 3395. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23073395

Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a communication alternative to increase the scalability and resilience of microgrid hierarchical control. The common architecture has a centralized and monolithic topology, where the controller is highly susceptib... Read More about Moving Microgrid Hierarchical Control to an SDN-Based Kubernetes Cluster: A Framework for Reliable and Flexible Energy Distribution.

Identification and Stabilization of Constant Power Loads in AC Microgrids (2023)
Journal Article
Yang, J., Guenter, S., Buticchi, G., Gu, C., Zou, Z., Wang, Z., & Wheeler, P. (2024). Identification and Stabilization of Constant Power Loads in AC Microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 71(2), 1665-1674. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2023.3257386

Microgrids represent an attractive solution for a more flexible way to manage electrical power systems, potentially allowing for increased distributed generation and smarter usage of the available electrical power. However, the presence of power elec... Read More about Identification and Stabilization of Constant Power Loads in AC Microgrids.

Auxiliary Power Supply for Input-Series Output-Parallel Medium-Voltage Solid State Transformers (2023)
Journal Article
Liu, Y., Liu, X., Gao, F., Liu, D., & Wheeler, P. (2023). Auxiliary Power Supply for Input-Series Output-Parallel Medium-Voltage Solid State Transformers. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 38(6), 7308-7321. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2023.3258083

Auxiliary power supply (APS) is an essential component of medium voltage (MV) solid state transformers (SSTs) feeding the auxiliary units, such as gate drivers, controllers, and sensors. Usually APSs are obtained from the distributed bus, which may c... Read More about Auxiliary Power Supply for Input-Series Output-Parallel Medium-Voltage Solid State Transformers.

FEPPCON XI—Part II: Technical Committee Scope: Road Mapping Exercise (2023)
Journal Article
Wheeler, P. (2023). FEPPCON XI—Part II: Technical Committee Scope: Road Mapping Exercise. IEEE Power Electronics Magazine, 10(1), 44-47. https://doi.org/10.1109/mpel.2023.3236444

The IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS) currently has twelve Technical Committees (TC) covering a range of technical and application areas of power electronic systems. The number of TCs was increased from seven to twelve in 2020, reflecting the glo... Read More about FEPPCON XI—Part II: Technical Committee Scope: Road Mapping Exercise.

Multi-objective optimization design of novel tubular switched reluctance motor (2023)
Journal Article
Zhan, Y., Chen, H., Hua, M., Liu, J., He, H., Wheeler, P., Li, X., & Fernao Pires, V. (2023). Multi-objective optimization design of novel tubular switched reluctance motor. COMPEL: The International Journal for Computation and Mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 42(6), 1434-1455. https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-09-2022-0340

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to achieve the multi-objective optimization design of novel tubular switched reluctance motor (TSRM). Design/methodology/approach: First, the structure and initial dimensions of TSRM are obtained based on design... Read More about Multi-objective optimization design of novel tubular switched reluctance motor.

Impact of Sequential Model Predictive Control on Induction Motor Performance: Comparison of Converter Topologies (2023)
Journal Article
Murillo-Yarce, D., Araya, B., Restrepo, C., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2023). Impact of Sequential Model Predictive Control on Induction Motor Performance: Comparison of Converter Topologies. Mathematics, 11(4), Article 972. https://doi.org/10.3390/math11040972

Finite Set Model Predictive Control (FS-MPC) is a widely used technique in power electronic converter applications. One challenge in FS-MPC implementation is selecting appropriate weighting factors, as there is currently no established methodology fo... Read More about Impact of Sequential Model Predictive Control on Induction Motor Performance: Comparison of Converter Topologies.

Implementation of Exact Linearization Technique for Modeling and Control of DC/DC Converters in Rural PV Microgrid Application (2022)
Journal Article
Aliaga, R., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Munoz, J., Rohten, J., Sebaaly, F., Villalon, A., & Trentin, A. (2022). Implementation of Exact Linearization Technique for Modeling and Control of DC/DC Converters in Rural PV Microgrid Application. IEEE Access, 10, 56925-56936. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2022.3178425

The inclusion of solar systems in rural microgrids is becoming increasingly important to supply energy for irrigation, electric motors, lighting and other. This paper presents the implementation of an exact linearization technique for the modeling an... Read More about Implementation of Exact Linearization Technique for Modeling and Control of DC/DC Converters in Rural PV Microgrid Application.

Research on a Three-Coil Hybrid IPT Charger with Improved Tolerance to Coupling Variation and Load-Independent Output (2022)
Journal Article
Wang, Y., Liu, H., Wu, F., Wheeler, P., Zhou, Q., & Zhao, S. (2023). Research on a Three-Coil Hybrid IPT Charger with Improved Tolerance to Coupling Variation and Load-Independent Output. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics, 4(2), 625-636. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTIE.2022.3231234

With the purpose of improving the reliability of inductive power transfer (IPT) system, a three-coil hybrid IPT topology with improved tolerance to coupling variation and load-independent output is presented, which can ensure constant output of the s... Read More about Research on a Three-Coil Hybrid IPT Charger with Improved Tolerance to Coupling Variation and Load-Independent Output.

A comprehensive review of machine-integrated electric vehicle chargers (2022)
Journal Article
Mustafa, U., Ahmed, R., Watson, A., Wheeler, P., Ahmed, N., & Dahele, P. (2022). A comprehensive review of machine-integrated electric vehicle chargers. Energies, 16(1), Article 129. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16010129

Electric Vehicles are becoming increasingly popular due to their environment friendly operation. As the demand for electric vehicles increases, it has become quite important to explore their charging strategies. Since charging and traction do not nor... Read More about A comprehensive review of machine-integrated electric vehicle chargers.

Minimizing the Energy Storage Size in a Full Solar EV Charging Station by Optimising the Size and Orientation of PV Panel Group Sets (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Putera, P., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. (2022, December). Minimizing the Energy Storage Size in a Full Solar EV Charging Station by Optimising the Size and Orientation of PV Panel Group Sets. Presented at 2022 IEEE 1st Industrial Electronics Society Annual On-Line Conference (ONCON), Kharagpur, India

This paper explores ways to minimize the size of the energy storage system needed to accommodate the power difference in availability of supply and demand in a full solar charging and parking station for Electric Vehicles (EV) by best fitting the siz... Read More about Minimizing the Energy Storage Size in a Full Solar EV Charging Station by Optimising the Size and Orientation of PV Panel Group Sets.

Analysis of Using a Thermoelectric Module for Power Electronics Cooling (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abubakar, A., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. (2022, December). Analysis of Using a Thermoelectric Module for Power Electronics Cooling. Presented at 2022 IEEE 1st Industrial Electronics Society Annual On-Line Conference (ONCON 2022), Kharagpur, India

This paper aims to develop a PLECS equivalent circuit of a thermoelectric module to be used in power electronics cooling applications. The proposed model is built using elements from the PLECS thermal model block-set. To test this, a resistive c dev... Read More about Analysis of Using a Thermoelectric Module for Power Electronics Cooling.

AC/DC Converter Topologies Comparison for More Electric Aircraft Applications (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khera, F. A., Gerada, C., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. W. (2022, December). AC/DC Converter Topologies Comparison for More Electric Aircraft Applications. Presented at 7th IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference (IEEE SPEC 2022), Nadi, Fiji

This paper compares the potential AC/DC power converter topologies that are appropriate for medium voltage and medium/high power aircraft applications. The power converter's rated power and the DC distribution voltage level in this application assume... Read More about AC/DC Converter Topologies Comparison for More Electric Aircraft Applications.

Research on Power Decoupling and Parameter Mismatch of Three-Port Isolated Resonant DC-DC Converter Applied Switch Controlled Capacitor (2022)
Journal Article
Zhang, X., Liu, H., Wheeler, P., & Wu, F. (2023). Research on Power Decoupling and Parameter Mismatch of Three-Port Isolated Resonant DC-DC Converter Applied Switch Controlled Capacitor. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 70(8), 8098 - 8107. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2022.3220895

In order to realize the controllable power decoupling and eliminate the influence of the parameter error of the resonant elements, a three-port dc–dc converter applied switch-controlled capacitor (SCC) is proposed. The operating principle and transmi... Read More about Research on Power Decoupling and Parameter Mismatch of Three-Port Isolated Resonant DC-DC Converter Applied Switch Controlled Capacitor.

Sliding-Mode Current Control with Exponential Reaching Law for a Three-Phase Induction Machine Fed by a Direct Matrix Converter (2022)
Journal Article
Maidana, P., Medina, C., Rodas, J., Maqueda, E., Gregor, R., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Sliding-Mode Current Control with Exponential Reaching Law for a Three-Phase Induction Machine Fed by a Direct Matrix Converter. Energies, 15(22), Article 8379. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15228379

The direct matrix converter (DMC) is considered to be an exciting power converter topology option for electric motor drives in industrial applications (elevators, hoists and cranes) and applications where size and weight are critical (e.g., the aeros... Read More about Sliding-Mode Current Control with Exponential Reaching Law for a Three-Phase Induction Machine Fed by a Direct Matrix Converter.

An Overview of the Colombian Power System (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bravo-Lopez, M., Marin, S., Terreros-Barreto, J. R., Garces, A., Molina, A., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2022, October). An Overview of the Colombian Power System. Presented at 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Curicó, Chile

The Colombian power system is facing a transition from hydro-thermal generation to a diversified mix of hydro, solar, and wind energy. This paper presents an overview of the current situation and the challenges of transitioning to a more sustainable... Read More about An Overview of the Colombian Power System.

Matrix Converter Based on Trapezoidal Current Injection (2022)
Journal Article
Lei, J., Huang, X., Wheeler, P., Xia, Y., Zhao, J., & Chen, W. (2022). Matrix Converter Based on Trapezoidal Current Injection. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 1-1. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2022.3216862

The Matrix Converter (MC) is a direct AC-AC power converter featuring high power density and high efficiency. However, the conventional MC (CMC) topologies require high control complexity and high transistor capacity, hindering the wide applications.... Read More about Matrix Converter Based on Trapezoidal Current Injection.

Electrodependent Patients: Regulations, Possible Technical Solutions and Case Study (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Frias, G., Catuogno, G., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Garcia, G. (2022, October). Electrodependent Patients: Regulations, Possible Technical Solutions and Case Study. Presented at 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Universidad de Talca, Curicó, Chile

This article discusses the energy poverty of electrodependent patients and their struggle for the rights of uninterrupted and quality electrical services. A review of regulations in different South American countries is carried out, different support... Read More about Electrodependent Patients: Regulations, Possible Technical Solutions and Case Study.

Trends and Challenges in Sustainable Energy Management Models for Public Health Services (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Suarez, J., Silva, M., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2022, October). Trends and Challenges in Sustainable Energy Management Models for Public Health Services. Presented at 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Curicó, Chile

Hospital facilities are characterized by continuous operation, where the availability and reliability of the electrical energy supply are essential to guarantee patient safety. The level of hospital's requirements depends on the coverage and capacity... Read More about Trends and Challenges in Sustainable Energy Management Models for Public Health Services.