Three-Phase AC-DC Converters with Passive, Active and Hybrid Current Injection Circuits - Part I

Rivera, M.; Faundez, D.; Kolar, J.; Wheeler, P.; Riveros, J. A.

doi:10.1109/ARGENCON.2018.8646244

An active modulation scheme to boost voltage utilization of the dual converter with a floating bridge (2018)
Journal Article
Huang, Z., Yang, T., Giangrande, P., Chowdhury, S., Galea, M., & Wheeler, P. (2018). An active modulation scheme to boost voltage utilization 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 utilization factor due to the need for capa... Read More about An active modulation scheme to boost voltage utilization of the dual converter with a floating bridge.

An active modulation scheme to boost voltage utilisation of the dual converter with a floating bridge (2018)
Journal Article
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.

Neutral Point Voltage Control Method for Three-Level Diode-Clamped Converter Based on Fourth Harmonic Current Injection (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Li, C., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018, September). Neutral Point Voltage Control Method for Three-Level Diode-Clamped Converter Based on Fourth Harmonic Current Injection. Presented at IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2018), Portland, Oregon, USA

DC-link neutral point voltage balancing for three level neutral point clamped converters has been extensively investigated. Many effective methods have been reported with desirable performances under high power factor conditions. However, most of the... Read More about Neutral Point Voltage Control Method for Three-Level Diode-Clamped Converter Based on Fourth Harmonic Current Injection.

A novel immense configurations of boost converter for renewable energy application (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Maroti, P. K., Padmanaban, S., Blaabjerg, F., Ionel, D., & Wheeler, P. (2018, September). A novel immense configurations of boost converter for renewable energy application. Presented at RPG 2018 - 7th International Conference on Renewable Power Generation

A three immense configurations of boost converter for renewable energy application is presented in the paper. The Voltage Lift Switched Inductor (VLSI) structure is pledge to extra high voltage conversion. The proposed work represent the modified hig... Read More about A novel immense configurations of boost converter for renewable energy application.

Performance Analysis of H- 2 Optimally Controlled Three-Phase Grids (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dewar, D., Li, K., Formentini, A., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2018, September). Performance Analysis of H- 2 Optimally Controlled Three-Phase Grids. Presented at 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Portland, OR

Embedded electrical grids are comprised of multiple interconnected power converters, and have been recently adopted widely into applications such as micro-grids, electrical ships and More Electric Aircraft (MEA). Key aims of MEA research include redu... Read More about Performance Analysis of H- 2 Optimally Controlled Three-Phase Grids.

Optimized control design for power converters in power electronics embedded networks integrating grid model identification (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Li, K., Dewar, D., Formentini, A., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2018, September). Optimized control design for power converters in power electronics embedded networks integrating grid model identification. Presented at 2018 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS2018), Portland, OR

© 2018 IEEE The proliferation of power electronics systems and distributed generation in modern power networks has raised important issues regarding the effects that interconnected converters systems can have on the performance and stability of the w... Read More about Optimized control design for power converters in power electronics embedded networks integrating grid model identification.

Study of a Silicon Carbide MOSFET Power Module to Establish the Benefits of Adding Anti-parallel Schottky Diodes (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Trentin, A., Hind, D., Degano, M., Tighe, C., Arevalo, S. L., Yang, L., Johnson, M., Wheeler, P., Gerada, C., Harris, A., & Packwood, M. (2018, September). Study of a Silicon Carbide MOSFET Power Module to Establish the Benefits of Adding Anti-parallel Schottky Diodes. Presented at 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Portland, OR, USA

The majority of commercial Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET based power modules available on the market today also include SiC Schottky diodes placed in anti-parallel with the MOSFETs. Using an accurate electrical and thermal simulation model this paper... Read More about Study of a Silicon Carbide MOSFET Power Module to Establish the Benefits of Adding Anti-parallel Schottky Diodes.

Vector control of a modular multilevel matrix converter operating over the full output-frequency range (2018)
Journal Article
Diaz, M., Cardenas, R., Espinoza, M., Hackl, C. M., Rojas, F., Clare, J. C., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Vector control of a modular multilevel matrix converter operating over the full output-frequency range. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(7), 5102-5114. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2018.2870367

The Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter ( M 3 C ) is an ac-to-ac converter topology suitable for the control of high-power variable-speed drives. The control of this converter is complex, particularly when the two ac system frequencies are similar o... Read More about Vector control of a modular multilevel matrix converter operating over the full output-frequency range.

New inverting modified CUK converter configurations with switched inductor (MCCSI) for high-voltage/low-current renewable applications (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Maroti, P. K., Padmanaban, S., Bhaskar, M. S., Blaabjerg, F., & Wheeler, P. (2018, September). New inverting modified CUK converter configurations with switched inductor (MCCSI) for high-voltage/low-current renewable applications. Presented at EPE'18 ECCE Europe 20th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, Riga, Latvia

Inverting Modified CUK Converter with Switched Inductor (MCCSI) configurations are articulated in the paper for high-voltage and low-current renewable energy applications. Based on the Switched Inductor (SI) position in MCC converter, four new modifi... Read More about New inverting modified CUK converter configurations with switched inductor (MCCSI) for high-voltage/low-current renewable applications.

Advanced modulations for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter with wide voltage operating ranges (2018)
Journal Article
Chen, L., Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Gao, F., Wheeler, P., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Advanced modulations for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter with wide voltage operating ranges. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 7(4), 2540-2552. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2018.2870827

An Active-Bridge-Active-Clamp (ABAC) topology with its associated switching patterns and modulation techniques is introduced in this paper. The topology has been designed to comply with stringent power quality requirements in a More Electric Aircraft... Read More about Advanced modulations for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter with wide voltage operating ranges.

Device-package interaction and gate driver layout analysis in SiC MOSFET power modules for more electric aircraft motor drive applications (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
O'Donnell, S., Egan, L., Walsh, V., Wheeler, P., & Castellazzi, A. (2018, September). Device-package interaction and gate driver layout analysis in SiC MOSFET power modules for more electric aircraft motor drive applications. Presented at EPE'18 ECCE Europe - 20th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, Riga, Latvia

This paper presents measurements and comparison analysis of 1200 V SiC MOSFET gate drive signals in two different integrated power solutions designed for More Electric Aircraft motor drive applications. The modules are designed to accommodate a 540 V... Read More about Device-package interaction and gate driver layout analysis in SiC MOSFET power modules for more electric aircraft motor drive applications.

A comparison of modulation techniques for three-phase quasi Z-source modular multilevel converter able to provide DC-link fault blocking capability (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khera, F. A., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. W. (2018, September). A comparison of modulation techniques for three-phase quasi Z-source modular multilevel converter able to provide DC-link fault blocking capability. Paper presented at EPE'18 ECCE Europe - 20th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications

Future transmission and distribution grids will use power converters to enable interface with HVDC systems and the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) is a topology that is already employed in commercial systems. The MMC converter inherent the benefit... Read More about A comparison of modulation techniques for three-phase quasi Z-source modular multilevel converter able to provide DC-link fault blocking capability.

An Improved Multistage Switched Inductor Boost Converter (Improved M-SIBC) for Renewable Energy Applications: A key to Enhance Conversion Ratio (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bhaskar, M. S., Padmanaban, S., Blaabjerg, F., & Wheeler, P. W. (2018, June). An Improved Multistage Switched Inductor Boost Converter (Improved M-SIBC) for Renewable Energy Applications: A key to Enhance Conversion Ratio. Presented at 2018 IEEE 19th Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics, COMPEL 2018, Padua, Italy

In this article, an improved Multistage Switched Inductor (M-SI) based power converter or Improved Multistage Switched Inductor Boost Converter (Improved M-SIBC) is proposed for renewable applications which provides a key to enhancing the voltage con... Read More about An Improved Multistage Switched Inductor Boost Converter (Improved M-SIBC) for Renewable Energy Applications: A key to Enhance Conversion Ratio.

Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Raza Khowja, M., Gerada, C., Vakil, G., Quadri, S. Q., Wheeler, P., & Patel, C. (2018, June). Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator. Presented at 2018 IEEE Transportation and Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC), Long, CA, USA

A close physical and functional integration of passive components is required to make an efficient and power dense overall system. Such power dense systems are a prerequisite in aerospace and marine applications. This paper presents a design of an in... Read More about Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator.

Unipolar single reference multicarrier sinusoidal pulse width modulation based 7-level inverter with reduced number of semiconductor switches for renewable energy applications (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Raj, K., Mahajan, S. B., Sanjeevikumar, P., Frede, B., Pat, W., & Muhammad H., R. (2018, August). Unipolar single reference multicarrier sinusoidal pulse width modulation based 7-level inverter with reduced number of semiconductor switches for renewable energy applications. Paper presented at IEEE-PEMC 2018 - 18th International Conference on Power Electronics and Motion Control

In the present scenario of increasing power
demand and depletion of fossil fuel results in the research
advancements in the field of renewable energy sources. Among
various types of renewable energy sources, photovoltaic related
applications are... Read More about Unipolar single reference multicarrier sinusoidal pulse width modulation based 7-level inverter with reduced number of semiconductor switches for renewable energy applications.

A Modulated Model Predictive Control Scheme for the Brushless Doubly Fed Induction Machine (2018)
Journal Article
Li, X., Peng, T., Dan, H., Zhang, G., Tang, W., Jin, W., Wheeler, P., & Rivera, M. (2018). A Modulated Model Predictive Control Scheme for the Brushless Doubly Fed Induction Machine. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 6(4), 1681-1691. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2018.2865668

© 2013 IEEE. Brushless doubly fed induction machines (BDFIMs) feature some important advantages, such as high reliability and low maintenance cost, over alternative solutions for brushless machine applications. This paper proposes a modulated model p... Read More about A Modulated Model Predictive Control Scheme for the Brushless Doubly Fed Induction Machine.

Development of aircraft electric starter-generator system based-on active rectification technology (2018)
Journal Article
Bozhko, S., Yang, T., Le Peuvedic, J.-M., Arumugam, P., Degano, M., La Rocca, A., Xu, Z., Rashed, M., Fernando, W., Hill, C. I., Eastwick, C., Pickering, S., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Development of aircraft electric starter-generator system based-on active rectification technology. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 4(4), 985-996. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2018.2863031

More-electric aircraft (MEA) has become a dominant trend for modern aircraft. On-board MEA, many functions, which are conventionally driven by pneumatic and hydraulic power, are replaced with electrical subsystems. Starting aircraft engines with an e... Read More about Development of aircraft electric starter-generator system based-on active rectification technology.

A Leakage-Inductance-Tolerant Commutation Strategy for Isolated AC/AC Converters (2018)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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.

Three-Phase AC-DC Converters with Passive, Active and Hybrid Current Injection Circuits - Part I (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Faundez, D., Kolar, J., Wheeler, P., & Riveros, J. A. (2018, June). Three-Phase AC-DC Converters with Passive, Active and Hybrid Current Injection Circuits - Part I. Presented at 2018 IEEE Biennial Congress of Argentina (ARGENCON), San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina

© 2018 IEEE. AC-DC three-phase converters are very well known for having enhanced power quality with unity displacement power factor, low total harmonic pollution on the AC side, and controllable DC output with unidirectional or bidirectional power f... Read More about Three-Phase AC-DC Converters with Passive, Active and Hybrid Current Injection Circuits - Part I.

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