All Outputs (244)

Technologies and MPPT algorithms for solar energy applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Due to environmental policies and the advancement of solar technology, the generation of electrical energy based on photovoltaic cells has become an important contributor to the renewable energy resource mix. In recent years, the development of photo... Read More about Technologies and MPPT algorithms for solar energy applications.

Basic principles of solar energy (2021)
Conference Proceeding

The sun provides the earth with its main source of energy. In terms of renewable energy, solar energy is the most promising direction for producing electrical energy. For the efficient use of solar energy it is necessary to understand how electrical... Read More about Basic principles of solar energy.

A comparative study of predictive control techniques in a voltage source inverter (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Predictive control has emerged as an alternative to conventional modulation and control of power converters. This article presents a comparison between a classical predictive control technique and a technique operating at a fixed switching frequency,... Read More about A comparative study of predictive control techniques in a voltage source inverter.

Critical scenarios identification in power system simulations using graph measures and machine learning (2021)
Conference Proceeding

It is essential that electrical power systems are constructed with a reliable and resilient infrastructure. The evaluation of convergence scenarios of the load flow is a technique widely used to study the reliability of energy systems. This paper con... Read More about Critical scenarios identification in power system simulations using graph measures and machine learning.

Solar Energy in the Mining Industry (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Solar energy has become very important in recent years, mainly because it is a clean and inexhaustible source. This paper presents a review of the use of solar energy in the mining industry. A global approach will be made, indicating the uses that ar... Read More about Solar Energy in the Mining Industry.

Predictive Control Strategies in a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Conference Proceeding

In recent years, predictive control has emerged as an alternative for the control of power electronic converters. In this paper, a comparison is presented between the implementation of a predictive current control strategy operating at variable switc... Read More about Predictive Control Strategies in a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter.

Predictive Current Control Strategies for Grid Connected NPC Converters (2021)
Conference Proceeding

This paper analyses predictive current control techniques for grid-connected neutral-point clamped voltage source converters. Two schemes are considered, the classical finite-set model-based predictive current control (FS-MPC) along with a new strate... Read More about Predictive Current Control Strategies for Grid Connected NPC Converters.

Fault Tolerant Predictive Control for Six-Phase Wind Generation Systems using Multi-Modular Matrix Converter (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Multi-phase wind generation systems are emerging as a promising technology for distributed generation systems. These systems can present unbalanced voltages or phase faults for several reasons. In this paper a modular three-phase direct matrix conver... Read More about Fault Tolerant Predictive Control for Six-Phase Wind Generation Systems using Multi-Modular Matrix Converter.

The Selection of Cost Functions in Model Predictive Control Applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding

In model predictive control strategies, the cost function selection is the most relevant aspects to obtain a good performance of the full system. In this paper a study of the most common cost functions used for the control of two level voltage source... Read More about The Selection of Cost Functions in Model Predictive Control Applications.

Unified Cost Function Model Predictive Control for a three-stage Smart Transformer (2021)
Conference Proceeding

The massive integration of power electronics-based renewable energy sources has profoundly changed the electrical grid. In this scenario, the smart transformer, which is a solid-state transformer with advanced control and communication features, has... Read More about Unified Cost Function Model Predictive Control for a three-stage Smart Transformer.

Active Rectifier Control for Selective Fuse Tripping in a DC Microgrid (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Distributed energy resources and new loads such as fast charging stations for electric vehicles are often dc-based. By using low-voltage dc microgrids to connect such systems to the grid, conversion stages can be omitted and higher efficiencies can b... Read More about Active Rectifier Control for Selective Fuse Tripping in a DC Microgrid.

A Stable and Robust DC Power System for More Electric Aircraft (2021)
Conference Proceeding

More Electric Aircraft’ (MEA) is a trend for medium and long haul airliners, in which all functions except propulsion are powered by engine-driven electrical generators. Power systems for MEA are in the process of rapid development. Constant Power Lo... Read More about A Stable and Robust DC Power System for More Electric Aircraft.

A Simple PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Converters in Aircraft Electric Starter/Generator System With Improved DC-Link Voltage Utilization and Reduced Common-Mode Voltage (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Due to the employment of three-level neutral-point-clamped (3L-NPC) converters in the aircraft electric starter/generator (ESG) systems, the pulse-width-modulation (PWM) strategy plays a significant role in the converter-fed PMSM drives. However, the... Read More about A Simple PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Converters in Aircraft Electric Starter/Generator System With Improved DC-Link Voltage Utilization and Reduced Common-Mode Voltage.

Model-Free Simplified Predictive Current Control of PMSM Drive with Ultra-Local Model-Based EKF (2021)
Conference Proceeding

The importance of permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) is increasing day by day due to trends in the electrification of transportation and the use of wind farms. The predictive current control (PCC) strategy has been widely applied to the co... Read More about Model-Free Simplified Predictive Current Control of PMSM Drive with Ultra-Local Model-Based EKF.

Design Considerations for High-Voltage High-Current Bi-Directional DC Solid-State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) for Aerospace Applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Design of a high-voltage and high-current solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) for aerospace applications is highly challenging, as the overall system should comply with the most stringent operating environment. In addition, the implemented power semic... Read More about Design Considerations for High-Voltage High-Current Bi-Directional DC Solid-State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) for Aerospace Applications.

A Fixed Frequency Full-Bridge Three-Level DC-DC LCL-Type Series Resonant Converter for Large Scale Solar PV Plants Applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Large scale solar PV plants are typically connected into medium voltage AC grids using line frequency transformers, which are bulky. In application where size and/or weight are important an attractive alternative is the use of multilevel inverter con... Read More about A Fixed Frequency Full-Bridge Three-Level DC-DC LCL-Type Series Resonant Converter for Large Scale Solar PV Plants Applications.

Model Predictive Control and the Selection of Cost Functions (2021)
Conference Proceeding

In model predictive control strategy implementations, the cost function selection is very important in ensuring good performance. In this paper a study of the most common cost functions used for the control of two level voltage source inverters is pr... Read More about Model Predictive Control and the Selection of Cost Functions.

Predictive Torque Control of an Induction Machine - Voltage Source Inverter System (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Predictive control techniques have emerged as a suitable solution for the control of motor drive systems. In this paper, a predictive control strategy for the flux and torque control of an induction machine fed by a voltage source inverter is present... Read More about Predictive Torque Control of an Induction Machine - Voltage Source Inverter System.

Current and Voltage Model Predictive Control for a Three-Stage Smart Transformer (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Power Electronics has been widely employed in many industrial areas: transportation, electrical energy conversion and distribution and power systems. Recently, the attention towards the dc grids has increased, due to the possible advantages in terms... Read More about Current and Voltage Model Predictive Control for a Three-Stage Smart Transformer.

Development of Solar Energy in Chile and the World (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Chile is a country with a huge potential for solar energy. This paper presents an analyses of the global situation of solar energy, identifying the geographical regions with the maximum potential source of solar energy. These areas tend to be in dese... Read More about Development of Solar Energy in Chile and the World.