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Enhancement of dynamic wireless power transfer system by model predictive control (2021)
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Alkasir, A., Abdollahi, S. E., Abdollahi, S. R., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Enhancement of dynamic wireless power transfer system by model predictive control. IET Power Electronics, 15(1), 67-79. https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12213

Wireless power transfer (WPT) system based on a dynamic wireless charging (DWC) scheme, eliminates waiting time for charging electric vehicles (EVs), increases the range of motion, reduces the size of Li-ion battery, and automates the charging proces... Read More about Enhancement of dynamic wireless power transfer system by model predictive control.

An Advanced Modulation Technique Featuring Neutral Point Voltage Ripple Suppression of Three-Level Converters in High-Speed Drives (2021)
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Li, C., Yang, T., Huang, Z., Yeoh, S. S., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). An Advanced Modulation Technique Featuring Neutral Point Voltage Ripple Suppression of Three-Level Converters in High-Speed Drives. IEEE Access, 9, 144805-144819. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2021.3122922

This paper introduces an advanced space vector modulation technique for three-level neutral-point-clamped (3L-NPC) converters. The studied 3L-NPC converters within aircraft electric starter generator (ESG) systems normally operate at high modulation... Read More about An Advanced Modulation Technique Featuring Neutral Point Voltage Ripple Suppression of Three-Level Converters in High-Speed Drives.

A Switched-DC Source Sub-Module Multilevel Inverter Topology for Renewable Energy Source Applications (2021)
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Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarebanzadeh, M., Babaei, E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2021). A Switched-DC Source Sub-Module Multilevel Inverter Topology for Renewable Energy Source Applications. IEEE Access, 9, 135964-135982. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2021.3115660

This article presents a sub-module topology for switched DC source cascaded multilevel inverter configurations that require fewer switching devices and can generate a high number of voltage levels that are suitable for renewable energy sources. The p... Read More about A Switched-DC Source Sub-Module Multilevel Inverter Topology for Renewable Energy Source Applications.

Modeling and experimental evaluation of z-source modular multilevel converter using reduced inserted cells technique (2021)
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Khera, F. A., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Modeling and experimental evaluation of z-source modular multilevel converter using reduced inserted cells technique. IEEE Access, 9, 133091-133101. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3115634

The integration of a Z-source network with a modular multilevel converter (MMC) to provide voltage step-up function is proposed in this paper. The proposed Z-source modular multilevel converter (ZS-MMC) uses a Z-source network connected between the D... Read More about Modeling and experimental evaluation of z-source modular multilevel converter using reduced inserted cells technique.

Neural Network aided PMSM multi-objective design and optimization for more-electric aircraft applications (2021)
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Gao, Y., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., Wheeler, P., Dragicevic, T., & Gerada, C. (2022). Neural Network aided PMSM multi-objective design and optimization for more-electric aircraft applications. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 35(10), 233-246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cja.2021.08.006

This study uses the Neural Network (NN) technique to optimize design of surface-mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) for More-Electric Aircraft (MEA) applications. The key role of NN is to provide dedicated correction factors for the a... Read More about Neural Network aided PMSM multi-objective design and optimization for more-electric aircraft applications.

Soft-switching non-isolated high step-up three-level boost converter using single magnetic element (2021)
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Jazi, H. M., Fekri, M., Keshani, M., Khorasani, R. R., Adib, E., Wheeler, P., …Velasco‐Quesada, G. (2021). Soft-switching non-isolated high step-up three-level boost converter using single magnetic element. IET Power Electronics, 14(14), 2324-2336. https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12183

Here, a soft switched three-level boost converter with high voltage gain is proposed which is suitable for high step-up applications with wide output power range. In this converter, a ZVT auxiliary circuit is used which provides soft switching in a w... Read More about Soft-switching non-isolated high step-up three-level boost converter using single magnetic element.

Femtocore: An Application Specific Processor for Vertically Integrated High Performance Real-Time Controls (2021)
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Savi, F., Harikumaran, J., Barater, D., Buticchi, G., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Femtocore: An Application Specific Processor for Vertically Integrated High Performance Real-Time Controls. IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society, 2, 479-488. https://doi.org/10.1109/OJIES.2021.3112124

In applications that require a high availability and high performance (for example aerospace),modular power electronics and multi-phase machines represent an advantageous choice. In this framework, a control system able to handle a high number of PWM... Read More about Femtocore: An Application Specific Processor for Vertically Integrated High Performance Real-Time Controls.

An Overmodulation Algorithm With Neutral-Point Voltage Balancing for Three-Level Converters in High-Speed Aerospace Drives (2021)
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Guo, F., Yang, T., Diab, A. M., Yeoh, S. S., Li, C., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2022). An Overmodulation Algorithm With Neutral-Point Voltage Balancing for Three-Level Converters in High-Speed Aerospace Drives. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 37(2), 2021-2032. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2021.3105752

In this article, a virtual space vector based overmodulation algorithm is presented for three-level neutral-point (NP) clamped converters in high-speed aerospace motor drives. With the proposed inscribed polygonal-boundary compression technique, the... Read More about An Overmodulation Algorithm With Neutral-Point Voltage Balancing for Three-Level Converters in High-Speed Aerospace Drives.

An enhanced feedforward flux weakening control for high-speed permanent magnet machine drive applications (2021)
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Lang, X., Yang, T., Li, C., Yeoh, S. S., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). An enhanced feedforward flux weakening control for high-speed permanent magnet machine drive applications. IET Power Electronics, 14(13), 2179-2193. https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12170

Permanent magnet machines have been used in the high-speed drive applications due to their high-efficiency, high-power-density, and wide-speed range characteristics. However, control of such high-speed permanent magnet machines machine is always chal... Read More about An enhanced feedforward flux weakening control for high-speed permanent magnet machine drive applications.

Integrated motor drive: Mass and volume optimization of the motor with an integrated filter inductor (2021)
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Khowja, M. R., Vakil, G., Gerada, C., Patel, C., Odhano, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Integrated motor drive: Mass and volume optimization of the motor with an integrated filter inductor. Energies, 14(15), Article 4564. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14154564

The present trend of aerospace industries is being shifted towards a “More Electric Aircraft” system which needs to be high power dense. For this purpose, the integration technologies have gained massive interest, providing the benefits of reduced lo... Read More about Integrated motor drive: Mass and volume optimization of the motor with an integrated filter inductor.

Model Predictive Control with Triple Phase Shift Modulation for a Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter (2021)
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Akbar, S. M., Hasan, A., Watson, A. J., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Model Predictive Control with Triple Phase Shift Modulation for a Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter. IEEE Access, 9, 98603-98614. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3095553

A fast dynamic response is one of the key demands for the dual active bridge (DAB) dc-dc converter to achieve a well-regulated output voltage over a wide range of operating conditions. Recently, model predictive control (MPC) has become a promising a... Read More about Model Predictive Control with Triple Phase Shift Modulation for a Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter.

Stability Improvement of Onboard HVdc Grid and Engine Using an Advanced Power Generation Center for the More-Electric Aircraft (2021)
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Lang, X., Yang, T., Huang, Z., Wang, C., Wang, Z., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Stability Improvement of Onboard HVdc Grid and Engine Using an Advanced Power Generation Center for the More-Electric Aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 8(1), 660-674. https://doi.org/10.1109/tte.2021.3095256

In the high-power settings of engine, such as maximum take-off, more power should be extracted from the high-pressure spool of engine (HPS) than the low-pressure spool of engine (LPS) to avoid the overspeed and potential instability of the HPS. Howev... Read More about Stability Improvement of Onboard HVdc Grid and Engine Using an Advanced Power Generation Center for the More-Electric Aircraft.

Reduction of Torsional Vibrations Excited by Electromechanical Interactions in More Electric Systems (2021)
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Ahumada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Reduction of Torsional Vibrations Excited by Electromechanical Interactions in More Electric Systems. IEEE Access, 9, 95036-95045. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3094172

This paper studies the excitation of torsional vibrations by electromechanical interaction after the connection of electrical loads. Electrical generation and power system in aircraft are becoming of key importance, especially considering the current... Read More about Reduction of Torsional Vibrations Excited by Electromechanical Interactions in More Electric Systems.

Fault Tolerant Control of Advanced Power Generation Center for More-Electric Aircraft Applications (2021)
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Lang, X., Yang, T., Wang, Z., Wang, C., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Fault Tolerant Control of Advanced Power Generation Center for More-Electric Aircraft Applications. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, https://doi.org/10.1109/tte.2021.3093506

This paper presents a control scheme for a recently reported aircraft advanced power generation center (APGC) during postfault operation conditions. Within the APGC, two electrical generators extract power from two separate engine shafts and supply e... Read More about Fault Tolerant Control of Advanced Power Generation Center for More-Electric Aircraft Applications.

A novel adaptive cascade controller design on a buck–boost DC–DC converter with a fractional-order PID voltage controller and a self-tuning regulator adaptive current controller (2021)
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Mollaee, H., Ghamari, S. M., Saadat, S. A., & Wheeler, P. (2021). A novel adaptive cascade controller design on a buck–boost DC–DC converter with a fractional-order PID voltage controller and a self-tuning regulator adaptive current controller. IET Power Electronics, 14(11), 1920-1935. https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12159

The design of a cascade controller is demonstrated for a buck–boost converter that is combined with two control loops consisting of inner and outer controllers. The outer loop is implemented by a fractional-order proportional-integrated-derivative (F... Read More about A novel adaptive cascade controller design on a buck–boost DC–DC converter with a fractional-order PID voltage controller and a self-tuning regulator adaptive current controller.

Evaluation of Input-Shaping Control Robustness for the Reduction of Torsional Vibrations (2021)
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Ahumada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Evaluation of Input-Shaping Control Robustness for the Reduction of Torsional Vibrations. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 57(5), 5028-5038. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2021.3087673

Aircraft drivetrains connect the engine to the electrical power system. In most cases, the drivetrains are relatively flexible and have vibration modes with values below 100 Hz to reduce weight and size. Therefore, electrical loads' connection and di... Read More about Evaluation of Input-Shaping Control Robustness for the Reduction of Torsional Vibrations.

An Enhanced Virtual Space Vector Modulation Scheme of Three-Level NPC Converters for More-Electric-Aircraft Applications (2021)
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Guo, F., Yang, T., Diab, A., Yeoh, S. S., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). An Enhanced Virtual Space Vector Modulation Scheme of Three-Level NPC Converters for More-Electric-Aircraft Applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 57(5), 5239-5251. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2021.3085798

Multilevel converters have been used for aircraft electric starter/generator (ESG) systems due to their high power qualities. One of the desirable topologies is the three-level neutral-point-clamped (3L-NPC) converter. Our studied ESG system operates... Read More about An Enhanced Virtual Space Vector Modulation Scheme of Three-Level NPC Converters for More-Electric-Aircraft Applications.

Comparative Study of Classical and MPC Control for Single-Phase MMC Based on V-HIL Simulations (2021)
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Majstorovic, M., Rivera, M., Ristic, L., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Comparative Study of Classical and MPC Control for Single-Phase MMC Based on V-HIL Simulations. Energies, 14(11), Article 3230. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14113230

The operation of single-phase Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) is analyzed in the paper. A mathematical model of the converter is developed and described, based on which the structure and selection of parameters for Classical Control and Optimal Sw... Read More about Comparative Study of Classical and MPC Control for Single-Phase MMC Based on V-HIL Simulations.

4-MW Class High-Power-Density Generator for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft (2021)
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Golovanov, D., Gerada, D., Sala, G., Degano, M., Trentin, A., Connor, P. H., …Gerada, C. (2021). 4-MW Class High-Power-Density Generator for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 7(4), 2952-2964. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2021.3068928

This article describes the underpinning research, development, construction, and testing of a 4-MW multithree phase generator designed for a hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion system demonstrator. The aim of the work is to demonstrate gravimetric po... Read More about 4-MW Class High-Power-Density Generator for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft.

Active Modulation Strategy for Capacitor Voltage Balancing of Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Converters in High-Speed Drives (2021)
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Guo, F., Yang, T., Li, C., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Active Modulation Strategy for Capacitor Voltage Balancing of Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Converters in High-Speed Drives. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69(3), 2276-2287. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2021.3065605

In this article, the equivalent relationship between the nearest-three-virtual space vector and carrier-based pulsewidth-modulation scheme is established based on space vector coordinate for a three-level neutral-point-clamped (3L-NPC) converter. Mor... Read More about Active Modulation Strategy for Capacitor Voltage Balancing of Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Converters in High-Speed Drives.