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Predictive current control strategy for a single phase direct matrix converter (2021)
Conference Proceeding

This paper considers some of the aspects of applying predictive control to a single phase Matrix Converter. Among all the proposed control techniques for Matrix Converters, predictive control has become a plausible and versatile option due to its abi... Read More about Predictive current control strategy for a single phase direct matrix converter.

Sequential FCS-MPC for open phase fault tolerant control applied to SynRM (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Model predictive control is a very attractive solution for electric drives and converter control, but while classic model predictive controls give good results, the choice of weighting factors is often somewhat complex and even more so when the syste... Read More about Sequential FCS-MPC for open phase fault tolerant control applied to SynRM.

Control strategies of photovoltaic systems (2021)
Conference Proceeding

The control in an inverter system for photovoltaic applications is important as it can impact on the efficiency of the system. In this paper a review of the main control strategies used in photovoltaic systems is presented. The study is divided into... Read More about Control strategies of photovoltaic systems.

General view of solar energy (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Solar energy is considered clean, renewable and seemingly inexhaustible source of energy. Solar Energy has been used since ancient times for light and as heat, but in the 20th century, thanks to technological advances, different devices have been dev... Read More about General view of solar energy.

Effect of model parameter errors in model predictive control applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding

When implementing predictive control strategies for power electronic converters a good model of the system is needed because this model determines the quality of the resulting controller. In this paper a study of the model parameter error effects in... Read More about Effect of model parameter errors in model predictive control applications.

A comparative study of predictive control techniques in a voltage source inverter (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Predictive control has emerged as an alternative to conventional modulation and control of power converters. This article presents a comparison between a classical predictive control technique and a technique operating at a fixed switching frequency,... Read More about A comparative study of predictive control techniques in a voltage source inverter.

Critical scenarios identification in power system simulations using graph measures and machine learning (2021)
Conference Proceeding

It is essential that electrical power systems are constructed with a reliable and resilient infrastructure. The evaluation of convergence scenarios of the load flow is a technique widely used to study the reliability of energy systems. This paper con... Read More about Critical scenarios identification in power system simulations using graph measures and machine learning.

Solar energy in the agrifood industry (2021)
Conference Proceeding

The agriculture and food industry is very important for human society development and is constantly growing with the world's population. Agriculture is also among the activities that generate a lot of greenhouse gases, therefore there is a need to op... Read More about Solar energy in the agrifood industry.

Basic principles of solar energy (2021)
Conference Proceeding

The sun provides the earth with its main source of energy. In terms of renewable energy, solar energy is the most promising direction for producing electrical energy. For the efficient use of solar energy it is necessary to understand how electrical... Read More about Basic principles of solar energy.

Technologies and MPPT algorithms for solar energy applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Due to environmental policies and the advancement of solar technology, the generation of electrical energy based on photovoltaic cells has become an important contributor to the renewable energy resource mix. In recent years, the development of photo... Read More about Technologies and MPPT algorithms for solar energy applications.

Solar Energy in the Mining Industry (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Solar energy has become very important in recent years, mainly because it is a clean and inexhaustible source. This paper presents a review of the use of solar energy in the mining industry. A global approach will be made, indicating the uses that ar... Read More about Solar Energy in the Mining Industry.

Predictive Control Strategies in a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Conference Proceeding

In recent years, predictive control has emerged as an alternative for the control of power electronic converters. In this paper, a comparison is presented between the implementation of a predictive current control strategy operating at variable switc... Read More about Predictive Control Strategies in a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter.

Enhancement of dynamic wireless power transfer system by model predictive control (2021)
Journal Article

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)
Journal Article

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.

Unified Cost Function Model Predictive Control for a three-stage Smart Transformer (2021)
Conference Proceeding

The massive integration of power electronics-based renewable energy sources has profoundly changed the electrical grid. In this scenario, the smart transformer, which is a solid-state transformer with advanced control and communication features, has... Read More about Unified Cost Function Model Predictive Control for a three-stage Smart Transformer.

Active Rectifier Control for Selective Fuse Tripping in a DC Microgrid (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Distributed energy resources and new loads such as fast charging stations for electric vehicles are often dc-based. By using low-voltage dc microgrids to connect such systems to the grid, conversion stages can be omitted and higher efficiencies can b... Read More about Active Rectifier Control for Selective Fuse Tripping in a DC Microgrid.

A Simple PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Converters in Aircraft Electric Starter/Generator System With Improved DC-Link Voltage Utilization and Reduced Common-Mode Voltage (2021)
Conference Proceeding

Due to the employment of three-level neutral-point-clamped (3L-NPC) converters in the aircraft electric starter/generator (ESG) systems, the pulse-width-modulation (PWM) strategy plays a significant role in the converter-fed PMSM drives. However, the... Read More about A Simple PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Converters in Aircraft Electric Starter/Generator System With Improved DC-Link Voltage Utilization and Reduced Common-Mode Voltage.

A Stable and Robust DC Power System for More Electric Aircraft (2021)
Conference Proceeding

More Electric Aircraft’ (MEA) is a trend for medium and long haul airliners, in which all functions except propulsion are powered by engine-driven electrical generators. Power systems for MEA are in the process of rapid development. Constant Power Lo... Read More about A Stable and Robust DC Power System for More Electric Aircraft.

Model-Free Simplified Predictive Current Control of PMSM Drive with Ultra-Local Model-Based EKF (2021)
Conference Proceeding

The importance of permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) is increasing day by day due to trends in the electrification of transportation and the use of wind farms. The predictive current control (PCC) strategy has been widely applied to the co... Read More about Model-Free Simplified Predictive Current Control of PMSM Drive with Ultra-Local Model-Based EKF.

A Switched-DC Source Sub-Module Multilevel Inverter Topology for Renewable Energy Source Applications (2021)
Journal Article

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.