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Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, J., Brunson, C., Bowden, J., Wheeler, P., & De Lillo, L. (2016). Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis. In IECON 2016 - 42nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2016.7793184

The matrix converter current recirculating path during an open circuit condition is given in detail with the aim of contributing more expert knowledge to a fault detection system for matrix converter. Simulation results were obtained demonstrating ho... Read More about Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis.

X-Y converter family: A new breed of buck boost converter for high step-up renewable energy applications (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mahajan, S., Sanjeevikumar, P., Wheeler, P., Blaabjerg, F., Rivera, M., & Kulkarni, R. (in press). X-Y converter family: A new breed of buck boost converter for high step-up renewable energy applications.

A new breed of a buck boost converter, named as the XY converter family is proposed in this article. In the XY family, 16 topologies are presented which are highly suitable for renewable energy applications which require a high ratio of DC-DC convert... Read More about X-Y converter family: A new breed of buck boost converter for high step-up renewable energy applications.

Energy storage system for global maximum power point tracking on central inverter PV plants (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Muller, N., Kouro, S., Renaudineau, H., & Wheeler, P. (2016). Energy storage system for global maximum power point tracking on central inverter PV plants.

Central inverters are the most common configuration for large-scale photovoltaic systems. Under partial shading or any non¬uniform conditions on the photovoltaic plant, several power maxima may arise. Conventional perturb and observe and other classi... Read More about Energy storage system for global maximum power point tracking on central inverter PV plants.

A novel five-level optimized carrier multilevel PWM quad-inverter six-phase AC drive (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sanjeevikumar, P., Blaabjerg, F., Wheeler, P., Fedak, V., Duran, M., & Siano, P. (2016). A novel five-level optimized carrier multilevel PWM quad-inverter six-phase AC drive. In Proceedings - 2016 IEEE International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (PEMC) (26-31). https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEPEMC.2016.7751969

A novel single carrier pulse-width modulation (PWM) for a new quad-inverter configuration for multilevel six-phase asymmetrical open-winding ac converter is proposed in this article. Modularity of the circuit consist of four standard two-level voltag... Read More about A novel five-level optimized carrier multilevel PWM quad-inverter six-phase AC drive.

Design optimization of a high-power transformer for three-phase dual active bridge DC-DC converter for MVDC grids (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lee, Y., Vakil, G., Feldman, R., Goodman, A., & Wheeler, P. (in press). Design optimization of a high-power transformer for three-phase dual active bridge DC-DC converter for MVDC grids.

High-power DC-DC converter will be one of the essential technologies for the future DC grids. Especially, a three-phase dual-active bridge DC-DC (3DAB) Converter is highly suitable for high-power DC systems. Key component within this converter is the... Read More about Design optimization of a high-power transformer for three-phase dual active bridge DC-DC converter for MVDC grids.

The application of the modular multilevel matrix converter in high-power wind turbines (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Diaz, M., Espinoza, M., Mora, A., Cardenas, R., & Wheeler, P. (2016, September). The application of the modular multilevel matrix converter in high-power wind turbines. Presented at 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, Karlsruhe, Germany

The trend in wind turbines has shown an ongoing power rating growth, reaching sizes up to 10 MW. Multilevel converters have therefore become a favourable solution for Multi-MW Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECSs), due to high efficiency, reliabilit... Read More about The application of the modular multilevel matrix converter in high-power wind turbines.

A high-power DC-DC converter based dual active bridge for MVDC grids on offshore wind farms (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lee, Y., Vakil, G., Feldman, R., Watson, A. J., & Wheeler, P. (2016). A high-power DC-DC converter based dual active bridge for MVDC grids on offshore wind farms. In 2016 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16 ECCE Europe) (1-10). https://doi.org/10.1109/EPE.2016.7695573

This paper presents the steady-state analysis of a high power step-up DC-DC converter based three-phase dual active bridge (3DAB) for use as a medium voltage (MV) DC-DC collector of offshore wind farms. An optimization procedure for a high-power medi... Read More about A high-power DC-DC converter based dual active bridge for MVDC grids on offshore wind farms.

Modelling and control of the modular multilevel matrix converter and its application to wind energy conversion systems (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Diaz, M., Cardenas, R., Espinoza, M., Mora, A., & Wheeler, P. (2016). Modelling and control of the modular multilevel matrix converter and its application to wind energy conversion systems.

In the last past years, some countries are enforcing stringent grid codes to regulate the connection of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECSs) to the electrical network, mainly because of the high penetration of electric power from this renewable sou... Read More about Modelling and control of the modular multilevel matrix converter and its application to wind energy conversion systems.

Novel integrative options for passive filter inductor in high speed AC drives (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Raza Khowja, M., Gerada, C., Vakil, G., Wheeler, P., & Patel, C. (2016). Novel integrative options for passive filter inductor in high speed AC drives. In IECON 2016 - 42nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2016.7793661

This paper presents novel integration options for passive inductor which include: motor-shaped rotational and motor-shaped rotor-less inductor for high speed motor drive system. The novel options have been designed and their performance is compared w... Read More about Novel integrative options for passive filter inductor in high speed AC drives.

Minimization of electro-mechanical interaction with posicast strategies for more-electric aircraft applications (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ahumada, C., Garvey, S. D., Yang, T., Kulsangcharoen, P., Wheeler, P., & Morvan, H. (2016). Minimization of electro-mechanical interaction with posicast strategies for more-electric aircraft applications.

This paper studies strategies to minimize the electromechanical interaction (EMI) within aircraft power systems. With the growth of electrical power on-board aircraft, the interaction between the electrical systems and the engine core will become sig... Read More about Minimization of electro-mechanical interaction with posicast strategies for more-electric aircraft applications.

Design study and scaled experiment of induction and synchronous motor for civil application of electromagnetic aircraft launch system (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bertola, L., Cox, T., Wheeler, P., Garvey, S. D., & Morvan, H. (2016). Design study and scaled experiment of induction and synchronous motor for civil application of electromagnetic aircraft launch system.

The engine size of modern passenger transport aircraft is principally determined by take-off conditions, since initial acceleration requires maximum engine power. An Electromagnetic Launch (EML) system could provide some or all of the energy required... Read More about Design study and scaled experiment of induction and synchronous motor for civil application of electromagnetic aircraft launch system.

Z-source matrix rectifier (2016)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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.

An enhanced secondary control approach for voltage restoration in the DC distribution system (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gao, F., Wheeler, P., & Bozhko, S. (2016). An enhanced secondary control approach for voltage restoration in the DC distribution system.

The paper will deal with the problem of establishing a desirable power sharing in multi-feed electric power system for future more-electric aircraft (MEA) platforms. The MEA is one of the major trends in modern aerospace engineering aiming for reduct... Read More about An enhanced secondary control approach for voltage restoration in the DC distribution system.

Fixed frequency finite-state model predictive control for indirect matrix converters with optimal switching pattern (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lei, J., Tariscotti, L., Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Formentini, A. (2016). Fixed frequency finite-state model predictive control for indirect matrix converters with optimal switching pattern.

Finite States Model Predictive Control (MPC) has been recently applied to several converters topologies for the many advantages it can provide such as fast dynamics, multi-target control capabilities, easy implementation on digital control board and... Read More about Fixed frequency finite-state model predictive control for indirect matrix converters with optimal switching pattern.

Predictive current control with instantaneous reactive power minimization for a four-leg indirect matrix converter (2016)
Journal Article
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.

Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2016). Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs.

This paper presents an experimental comparison between a Direct Matrix Converter and an Indirect Matrix Converter in terms of semiconductor devices thermal cycling. Both converters have been designed and built using SiC MOSFETs; the Indirect Matrix C... Read More about Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs.

Silicon carbide MOSFETs in more electric aircraft power converters: the performance and reliability benefits over silicon IGBTs for a specified flight mission profile (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
O'Donnell, S., Debauche, J.-L., Wheeler, P., & Castellazzi, A. (2016). Silicon carbide MOSFETs in more electric aircraft power converters: the performance and reliability benefits over silicon IGBTs for a specified flight mission profile.

This paper describes the design, construction and performance of a 5 kVA aviation power module containing silicon carbide MOSFETs. The function and control of this module within a commercial aviation power electrical control unit (ECU) application is... Read More about Silicon carbide MOSFETs in more electric aircraft power converters: the performance and reliability benefits over silicon IGBTs for a specified flight mission profile.

Proposed novel multiphase-multilevel inverter configuration for open-end winding loads (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Padmanaban, S., Wheeler, P., Blaabjerg, F., Ertas, A. H., Ojo Olorunfemi, J., & Szcześniak, P. (2016). Proposed novel multiphase-multilevel inverter configuration for open-end winding loads.

This article address a new multiphase-multilevel inverter configuration for open-winding loads and suitable for medium power (low-voltage/high-current) applications such as ‘More Electric Aircraft’. Modular structure comprised of standard dual three-... Read More about Proposed novel multiphase-multilevel inverter configuration for open-end winding loads.

Superconducting electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft (2016)
Journal Article
Bertola, L., Cox, T., Wheeler, P., Garvey, S. D., & Morvan, H. (2016). Superconducting electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, 26(8), https://doi.org/10.1109/TASC.2016.2598772

This paper considers the feasibility of different superconducting technologies for electromagnetic launch (EML) to assist civil aircraft take-off. EML has the potential of reducing the required runway length by increasing aircraft acceleration. Expen... Read More about Superconducting electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft.