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DC-Link Capacitor Second Carrier Band Switching Harmonic Current Reduction in Two-Level Back-to-Back Converters (2017)
Journal Article
Shen, L., Bozhko, S., Hill, C. I., & Wheeler, P. (2018). DC-Link Capacitor Second Carrier Band Switching Harmonic Current Reduction in Two-Level Back-to-Back Converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(4), 3567-3574. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2706972

© 1986-2012 IEEE. This paper proposes an active switching harmonic current reduction method within the dc-link capacitor of two-level, three-phase, back-to-back converters. This method is based on the derived analytical solution for switching harmoni... Read More about DC-Link Capacitor Second Carrier Band Switching Harmonic Current Reduction in Two-Level Back-to-Back Converters.

Design optimization of integrated rotational inductor for high-speed AC drive applications (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khowja, M. R., Gerada, C., Vakil, G., Patel, C., & Wheeler, P. Design optimization of integrated rotational inductor for high-speed AC drive applications. Presented at IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference

In order to make an efficient and power dense overall system, a close physical and functional integration of passive components is required instead of having a separate sub¬system for passives. Such power dense system is vital in aerospace and marine... Read More about Design optimization of integrated rotational inductor for high-speed AC drive applications.

Thermal Design of Linear Induction and Synchronous Motors for Electromagnetic Launch of Civil Aircraft (2017)
Journal Article
Bertola, L., Cox, T., Wheeler, P., Garvey, S. D., & Morvan, H. (2017). Thermal Design of Linear Induction and Synchronous Motors for Electromagnetic Launch of Civil Aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 45(7), 1146-1153. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2017.2697941

The engine size of modern passenger transport aircraft is principally determined by take-off conditions, since initial acceleration requires maximum engine power. An elec¬tromagnetic launch (EML) system could provide some or all of the energy require... Read More about Thermal Design of Linear Induction and Synchronous Motors for Electromagnetic Launch of Civil Aircraft.

Error-voltage-based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converters with model predictive control method (2017)
Journal Article
Dan, H., Peng, T., Su, M., Deng, H., Zhu, Q., Zhao, Z., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Error-voltage-based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converters with model predictive control method. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 53(5), 4603-4612. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2695978

This paper proposes an error-voltage based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converter (MC). A finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) method is used to operate the MC. The MC system performances under normal operation and... Read More about Error-voltage-based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converters with model predictive control method.

Semiconductor devices in solid-state/hybrid circuit breakers: current status and future trends (2017)
Journal Article
Gu, C., Wheeler, P., Castellazzi, A., Watson, A. J., & Effah, F. (2017). Semiconductor devices in solid-state/hybrid circuit breakers: current status and future trends. Energies, 10(4), Article 495. https://doi.org/10.3390/en10040495

Circuit breakers (CBs) are the main protection devices for both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power systems, ranging from tens of watts up to megawatts. This paper reviews the current status for solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs)... Read More about Semiconductor devices in solid-state/hybrid circuit breakers: current status and future trends.

A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency (2017)
Journal Article
Fan, B., Wang, K., Gu, C., Wheeler, P., & Li, Y. (2018). A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(2), 1105-1117. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2685431

Modular multilevel matrix converter (M3C) is a promising topology for medium-voltage high-power applications. Due to the modular structure, it features easy scalability, high quality output waveforms and superior fault tolerance. However, M3C suffers... Read More about A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency.

Control of a direct matrix converter with modulated model predictive control (2017)
Journal Article
Vijayagopal, M., Zanchetta, P., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., Tarisciotti, L., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Control of a direct matrix converter with modulated model predictive control. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 53(3), 2342-2349. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2674602

This paper investigates the use of a model- predic-tive control strategy to control a direct matrix converter. The proposed control method combines the features of the classical Model Predictive Control and the Space Vector Modulation technique into... Read More about Control of a direct matrix converter with modulated model predictive control.

Mitigating the effect of series capacitance unbalance on the voltage reduction capability of an auxiliary CSI used as switching ripple active filter (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Papadopoulos, S., Klumpner, C., Rashed, M., & Wheeler, P. (2016, September). Mitigating the effect of series capacitance unbalance on the voltage reduction capability of an auxiliary CSI used as switching ripple active filter. Presented at 2016 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Milwaukee, WI, USA

The use of series connected capacitors for high voltage applications has been proven to be beneficial for voltage stress reduction across power semiconductors. In a 3-phase grid any asymmetry in the value of the series capacitance may lead to signifi... Read More about Mitigating the effect of series capacitance unbalance on the voltage reduction capability of an auxiliary CSI used as switching ripple active filter.

Reducing weight and fuel consumption of civil aircraft by electromagnetic launch (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bertola, L., Cox, T., Wheeler, P., Polenta, V., Garvey, S. D., & Morvan, H. Reducing weight and fuel consumption of civil aircraft by electromagnetic launch. Presented at ICAS 2017: 19th International Conference on Aeronautical Sciences

Electromagnetic launch systems have been proposed for military applications to accelerate jet planes on aircraft carriers. This paper proposes the implementation of similar technology to aid civil aircraft take-off, which can provide significant econ... Read More about Reducing weight and fuel consumption of civil aircraft by electromagnetic launch.

Vector control of an open-ended winding induction machine based on a two-output indirect matrix converter (2017)
Journal Article
Riedemann, J., Clare, J. C., Wheeler, P., Blasco Giménez, R., Cardenas, R., & Pena, R. (in press). Vector control of an open-ended winding induction machine based on a two-output indirect matrix converter. Epe Journal, https://doi.org/10.1080/09398368.2016.1261457

The open-ended winding induction machine fed from a standard two-level Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) arrangement is an attractive solution for AC drives. An alternative power converter approach is to use an Indirect Matrix Converter (IMC) consisting... Read More about Vector control of an open-ended winding induction machine based on a two-output indirect matrix converter.

A comprehensive analysis and hardware implementation of control strategies for high output voltage DC-DC boost power converter (2017)
Journal Article
Padmanaban, S., Grandi, G., Blaabjerg, F., Wheeler, P., Siano, P., & Hammami, M. (2017). A comprehensive analysis and hardware implementation of control strategies for high output voltage DC-DC boost power converter. International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.2991/ijcis.2017.10.1.10

Classical DC-DC converters used in high voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission systems, lack in terms of efficiency, reduced transfer gain and increased cost with sensor (voltage/current) numbers. Besides, the internal self-parasitic behavi... Read More about A comprehensive analysis and hardware implementation of control strategies for high output voltage DC-DC boost power converter.

Active Magnetic Bearing system design featuring a predictive current control (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Papini, L., Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2016, October). Active Magnetic Bearing system design featuring a predictive current control. Presented at 42nd Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Florence, Italy

Active Magnetic Bearing (AMB) technology is becoming attractive for several reasons such as high speed operations, high reliability and vibrations exemption. Moreover, AMB can behave as active vibration dampers and provide a real-time control of the... Read More about Active Magnetic Bearing system design featuring a predictive current control.

Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, J., Brunson, C., Bowden, J., Wheeler, P., & De Lillo, L. (2016, October). Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis. Presented at The 42nd Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

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.

A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fan, B., Wang, K., Gu, C., Wheeler, P., & Li, Y. (2016, October). A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency. Presented at 42nd Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2016), Florence, Italy

The Modular multilevel matrix converter (M3C) is a promising topology for medium-voltage, high-power applications. Due to the modular structure, it is scalable, produces high quality output waveforms and can be fault tolerant. However, the M3C suffer... Read More about A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency.

A Venturini based modulation technique for a new isolated AC/AC power converter (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Nasir, U., Rivera, M., Costabeber, A., & Wheeler, P. A Venturini based modulation technique for a new isolated AC/AC power converter. Presented at 42nd Annual Conference of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

The Future Global Electricity Network is expected to have large integration of renewable generators, and to be widely interconnected. As a consequence, the multi-modular bidirectional AC/AC power conversion architectures will play a major role in imp... Read More about A Venturini based modulation technique for a new isolated AC/AC power converter.

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. X-Y converter family: A new breed of buck boost converter for high step-up renewable energy applications. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Automatica (ICA-ACCA 2016)

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. Energy storage system for global maximum power point tracking on central inverter PV plants. Presented at IEEE Annual Southern Power Electronics Conference (SPEC 16)

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.

Performance benchmark of Si IGBTs vs. SiC MOSFETs in small-scale wind energy conversion systems (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hussein, A., Castellazzi, A., Wheeler, P., & Klumpner, C. Performance benchmark of Si IGBTs vs. SiC MOSFETs in small-scale wind energy conversion systems. Presented at 17th International Conference on Power Electronics and Motion Control

Modern power electronics devices based on SiC power MOSFETs technology become more demanding in the last few years. They show better performance over Si-IGBTs on renewable energy power conversion systems due to their higher switching frequency, highe... Read More about Performance benchmark of Si IGBTs vs. SiC MOSFETs in small-scale wind energy conversion systems.

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, September). A novel five-level optimized carrier multilevel PWM quad-inverter six-phase AC drive. Presented at 17th International Conference on Power Electronics and Motion Control, Varna, Bulgaria

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. Design optimization of a high-power transformer for three-phase dual active bridge DC-DC converter for MVDC grids. Presented at 8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2016)

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.