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An Optimized Modulation for Five-Phase Open-End Winding PMSM With Sliding Clamped Strategy (2022)
Journal Article
Jiang, C., Liu, H., Wheeler, P., Wu, F., & Huo, J. (2023). An Optimized Modulation for Five-Phase Open-End Winding PMSM With Sliding Clamped Strategy. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 70(9), 8819 - 8829. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2022.3212385

Five-phase open-end winding permanent magnet synchronous motor (OEW-PMSM) fed by a dual inverter has gained increasing focus because of its advantages in voltage utilization, torque density, and reliability. In this article, an optimized modulation m... Read More about An Optimized Modulation for Five-Phase Open-End Winding PMSM With Sliding Clamped Strategy.

A Class E-Based Multichannel Auxiliary Power Supply with Load Independent Zero-Voltage-Switching Operation (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Li, Y., Watson, A., Kaya, M., & Wheeler, P. (2022, October). A Class E-Based Multichannel Auxiliary Power Supply with Load Independent Zero-Voltage-Switching Operation. Presented at 2022 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Detroit, MI, USA

A high performance auxiliary power supply (APS) plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and safety of power converter systems. In this paper, a Class E-based multichannel APS, featured with simple circuit structure, zero-voltage-switching (Z... Read More about A Class E-Based Multichannel Auxiliary Power Supply with Load Independent Zero-Voltage-Switching Operation.

A CBPWM Strategy with Flexible Zero-Sequence Voltage Injection for Three-Level TNPC Converters in Aircraft Electric Starter/Generator System (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Guo, F., Zhao, Y., & Wheeler, P. (2022, October). A CBPWM Strategy with Flexible Zero-Sequence Voltage Injection for Three-Level TNPC Converters in Aircraft Electric Starter/Generator System. Presented at 2022 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Detroit, MI, USA

In this paper, a flexible zero-sequence voltage (ZSV) injection method is presented for the silicon carbide (SiC)based three-level electric starter/generator (ESG) system. The proposed algorithm can automatically adapt based on the operating conditio... Read More about A CBPWM Strategy with Flexible Zero-Sequence Voltage Injection for Three-Level TNPC Converters in Aircraft Electric Starter/Generator System.

Predictive control applied to matrix converters: a systematic literature review (2022)
Journal Article
Toledo, S., Caballero, D., Maqueda, E., Cáceres, J. J., Rivera, M., Gregor, R., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Predictive control applied to matrix converters: a systematic literature review. Energies, 15(20), Article 7801. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15207801

Power electronic devices play an important role in energy conversion. Among the options, matrix converters, in combination with predictive control, represent a good alternative for the power conversion stage. Although several reviews have been undert... Read More about Predictive control applied to matrix converters: a systematic literature review.

Inverse application of artificial intelligence for the control of power converters (2022)
Journal Article
Gao, Y., Wang, S., Hussaini, H., Yang, T., Dragicevic, T., Bozhko, S., Wheeler, P., & Vazquez, S. (2023). Inverse application of artificial intelligence for the control of power converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 38(2), 1535 - 1548. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2022.3209093

This article proposes a novel application method, inverse application of artificial intelligence (IAAI) for the control of power electronic converter systems. The proposed method can give the desired control coefficients/references in a simple way be... Read More about Inverse application of artificial intelligence for the control of power converters.

Inverse Application of Artificial Intelligence for the Control of Power Converters (2022)
Journal Article
Gao, Y., Wang, S., Hussaini, H., Yang, T., Dragicevic, T., Bozhko, S., Wheeler, P., & Vazquez, S. (2023). Inverse Application of Artificial Intelligence for the Control of Power Converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 38(2), 1535-1548. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2022.3209093

This article proposes a novel application method, inverse application of artificial intelligence (IAAI) for the control of power electronic converter systems. The proposed method can give the desired control coefficients/references in a simple way be... Read More about Inverse Application of Artificial Intelligence for the Control of Power Converters.

Correction: Khowja et al. Integrated Motor Drive: Mass and Volume Optimization of the Motor with an Integrated Filter Inductor. Energies 2021, 14, 4564 (2022)
Journal Article
Khowja, M. R., Vakil, G., Gerada, C., Patel, C., Odhano, S., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Correction: Khowja et al. Integrated Motor Drive: Mass and Volume Optimization of the Motor with an Integrated Filter Inductor. Energies 2021, 14, 4564. Energies, 15(19), 6972. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15196972

Error in Figure The authors would like to replace Figure 1 (in the published paper [1]—Figure 1: Helicopter electromechanical actuation system). The newfigurewhich needs to be replaced and updated in themanuscript is shown below (Figure presented.). Read More about Correction: Khowja et al. Integrated Motor Drive: Mass and Volume Optimization of the Motor with an Integrated Filter Inductor. Energies 2021, 14, 4564.

Paralleling of Transient Overvoltage Protection Elements within High Power DC Solid-State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) for Electric/Hybrid-Electric Aircraft (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fayyaz, A., Ortiz, M. U., Wang, Z., Yang, T., & Wheeler, P. (2022, September). Paralleling of Transient Overvoltage Protection Elements within High Power DC Solid-State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) for Electric/Hybrid-Electric Aircraft. Presented at 2022 IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Europe (WiPDA Europe), Coventry, United Kingdom

This paper discusses the use of different parallel transient overvoltage protection elements to deal with transient overvoltages within high-voltage high-current bidirectional DC solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs) for electric/hybrid-electric aircr... Read More about Paralleling of Transient Overvoltage Protection Elements within High Power DC Solid-State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) for Electric/Hybrid-Electric Aircraft.

Cooling System Sizing using LPTN Analysis and Multiphysics Modelling for an Axial Flux Machine and Integrated Drive (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jeffrey, A. J., Connor, P. H., Vakil, G., Evans, P., Wheeler, P., & Hart, S. (2022, September). Cooling System Sizing using LPTN Analysis and Multiphysics Modelling for an Axial Flux Machine and Integrated Drive. Presented at 2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM), Valencia, Spain

In this paper a Lumped Parameter Thermal Network (LPTN) is proposed for a Yokeless and Segmented Armature (YASA) axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) machine. A simulation model is used to examine the machine in isolation, with an Integrated Motor Driv... Read More about Cooling System Sizing using LPTN Analysis and Multiphysics Modelling for an Axial Flux Machine and Integrated Drive.

Application of a Single-Phase Matrix Converter for Electric Vehicle Charging (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Vidal, C., Tarisciotti, L., Diaz, M., Cardenas, R., Rodriguez, J., & Wheeler, P. (2022, September). Application of a Single-Phase Matrix Converter for Electric Vehicle Charging. Presented at 2022 IEEE Biennial Congress of Argentina (ARGENCON), San Juan, Argentina

The Single-Phase Matrix Converter has been identified as a potential alternative to enable bidirectional residential electric vehicle charge due to its direct AC-AC conversion, high power density, and bidirectional power flow. However, implementation... Read More about Application of a Single-Phase Matrix Converter for Electric Vehicle Charging.

A bidirectional three-level interleaved DC-DC converter for an electric vehicle charging station operating in a wide range of battery currents and voltages (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Putera, P., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. (2022, June). A bidirectional three-level interleaved DC-DC converter for an electric vehicle charging station operating in a wide range of battery currents and voltages. Presented at PEMD 2022 : The 11th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, Hybrid Conference, Newcastle, UK

Charging an Electrical Vehicle (EV) is a process dependent on the specs of their battery in each car with the charger being custom designed. This means that designing the converter for a general EV charging station is very challenging because it must... Read More about A bidirectional three-level interleaved DC-DC converter for an electric vehicle charging station operating in a wide range of battery currents and voltages.

Surrogate role of machine learning in motor-drive optimization for more-electric aircraft applications (2022)
Journal Article
Gao, Y., Cheong, B., Bozhko, S., Wheeler, P., Gerada, C., & Yang, T. (2023). Surrogate role of machine learning in motor-drive optimization for more-electric aircraft applications. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 36(2), 213-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cja.2022.08.011

Motor drives form an essential part of the electric compressors, pumps, braking and actuation systems in the More-Electric Aircraft (MEA). In this paper, the application of Machine Learning (ML) in motor-drive design and optimization process is inves... Read More about Surrogate role of machine learning in motor-drive optimization for more-electric aircraft applications.

Modeling Techniques and Stability Analysis Tools for Grid-Connected Converters (2022)
Journal Article
Peng, Q., Buticchi, G., Tan, N. M. L., Guenter, S., Yang, J., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Modeling Techniques and Stability Analysis Tools for Grid-Connected Converters. IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics, 3, 450-467. https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2022.3190103

Large-scale integration of renewable generation interfaced to the network through power electronic converters has led to drastic changes in power system dynamics. In islanded microgrids or weak grids, different control concepts for the synchronizatio... Read More about Modeling Techniques and Stability Analysis Tools for Grid-Connected Converters.

Strong Adaptability Control Based on Dual-Division-Summation Current Control for an LCL-Type Grid-Connected Inverter (2022)
Journal Article
Liu, J., Sun, X., Ren, B., Song, W., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Strong Adaptability Control Based on Dual-Division-Summation Current Control for an LCL-Type Grid-Connected Inverter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 37(12), 14157 - 14172. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2022.3188562

The nonignorable grid impedance is one of the characteristics of a weak grid. Meanwhile, the filter inductance also fluctuates with temperature or aging factors. The resonant frequency offset of an LCL filter will be caused by the change in power gri... Read More about Strong Adaptability Control Based on Dual-Division-Summation Current Control for an LCL-Type Grid-Connected Inverter.

Harmonic Modeling Methods for Power Electronic Converters: Case study and Comparison (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Peng, Q., Buticchi, G., Tan, N. M. L., Guenter, S., Yang, J., & Wheeler, P. (2022, June). Harmonic Modeling Methods for Power Electronic Converters: Case study and Comparison. Presented at 2022 IEEE 13th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG), Kiel, Germany and online

Large-scale integration of renewable generation interfaced to the network through power electronic converters has led to drastic changes in power system dynamics. In islanded microgrids such as More Electric Aircraft on-board microgrids or airport gr... Read More about Harmonic Modeling Methods for Power Electronic Converters: Case study and Comparison.

Switching State Selection for Model Predictive Control Based on Genetic Algorithm Solution in an Indirect Matrix Converter (2022)
Journal Article
Song, W., Yang, Y., Qin, W., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Switching State Selection for Model Predictive Control Based on Genetic Algorithm Solution in an Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 8(4), 4496 - 4508. https://doi.org/10.1109/tte.2022.3185378

Model predictive control (MPC) has emerged as a promising control scheme for power converters and motor drives. One of the major advantages of MPC is the possibility to control several system objectives with a single control law (cost function). Howe... Read More about Switching State Selection for Model Predictive Control Based on Genetic Algorithm Solution in an Indirect Matrix Converter.

Hybrid Power Drive Solution for Increased Sustainability in Aircraft Actuation Systems (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
O'Donnell, S., Egan, L., Calmels, A., & Wheeler, P. (2022, April). Hybrid Power Drive Solution for Increased Sustainability in Aircraft Actuation Systems. Presented at 2022 IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech), Corona, USA (online)

As aircraft become more electric, power electronic solutions are increasing in importance. Hydraulic and pneumatic systems are being replaced with more sustainable electronic alternatives which offer significant advantages including lower weight, les... Read More about Hybrid Power Drive Solution for Increased Sustainability in Aircraft Actuation Systems.

An Interleaved Soft Switched High Step-Up Boost Converter With High Power Density for Renewable Energy Applications (2022)
Journal Article
Khorasani, R. R., Jazi, H. M., Chaudhuri, N. R., Khoshkbar-Sadigh, A., Shaneh, M., Adib, E., & Wheeler, P. (2022). An Interleaved Soft Switched High Step-Up Boost Converter With High Power Density for Renewable Energy Applications. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 37(11), 13782-13798. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2022.3181946

In this article, a novel soft switched interleaved boost structure with a simple auxiliary circuit is proposed which is suitable for stand-alone loads or ac grid applications. In this topology, coupled inductors and switched capacitor cells of parall... Read More about An Interleaved Soft Switched High Step-Up Boost Converter With High Power Density for Renewable Energy Applications.

Generalised model predictive controller design for A DC–DC non-inverting buck–boost converter optimised with a novel identification technique (2022)
Journal Article
Ghamari, S. M., Khavari, F., Molaee, H., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Generalised model predictive controller design for A DC–DC non-inverting buck–boost converter optimised with a novel identification technique. IET Power Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12309

An on-line generalised model predictive control (GMPC) strategy is designed and optimised with a novel identification procedure in the presence of different disturbances. The principle of MPC is utilising a discrete-time model of a system to reach th... Read More about Generalised model predictive controller design for A DC–DC non-inverting buck–boost converter optimised with a novel identification technique.

Are we on the brink of a post-silicon era in aircraft power electronics? (2022)
Journal Article
Lophitis, N., Almpanis, I., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Are we on the brink of a post-silicon era in aircraft power electronics?. Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining,