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A variable frequency angle-based repetitive control for torque ripple reduction in PMSMs (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Gaeta, A., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). A variable frequency angle-based repetitive control for torque ripple reduction in PMSMs.

This paper presents a novel method for torque ripple reduction in PMSM drives at variable speed, using a combination of angle-based repetitive control and deadbeat current control. Based on the internal model principle, repetitive control is capable... Read More about A variable frequency angle-based repetitive control for torque ripple reduction in PMSMs.

Oversampled deadbeat current control strategy for PMSM drives (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Oversampled deadbeat current control strategy for PMSM drives.

This paper presents a novel deadbeat current control approach for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) drives capable of operating at a controller sampling frequency multiple of the power converter switching frequency. The proposed technique p... Read More about Oversampled deadbeat current control strategy for PMSM drives.

Finite control set and modulated model predictive flux and current control for induction motor drives (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Odhano, S., Formentini, A., Zanchetta, P., Bojoi, R., & Tenconi, A. (2016). Finite control set and modulated model predictive flux and current control for induction motor drives.

The paper presents a new implementation of direct flux and current vector control of an induction motor drive using the techniques of model predictive control. The advantages offered by predictive control are used to enhance the dynamics of direct fl... Read More about Finite control set and modulated model predictive flux and current control for induction motor drives.

ODEF: an interactive tool for optimized design of EMI filters (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Di Piazza, M., Luna, M., Vitale, G., Ala, G., Giaconia, G., Giglia, G., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). ODEF: an interactive tool for optimized design of EMI filters.

The impact of EMI filters on volume and weight of power converters is significant. For this reason, filter’s size optimization is a strategic step towards the improvement of the power converter’s power density. An EMI filter design that follows a con... Read More about ODEF: an interactive tool for optimized design of EMI filters.

Direct repetitive control with gain scheduling feature for stand-alone generating applications (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Crescimbini, F., Ji, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Direct repetitive control with gain scheduling feature for stand-alone generating applications.

This paper deals with the gain scheduling feature for zero-phase-shift direct repetitive control (dRC) implemented in a FPGA system. Proposed control structure is intended to be used in ultra-low THD, fast transient response stand-alone generating ap... Read More about Direct repetitive control with gain scheduling feature for stand-alone generating applications.

Reactive power control strategies for UNIFLEX-PM Converter (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Pipolo, S., Bifaretti, S., Bonaiuto, V., Tarisciotti, L., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Reactive power control strategies for UNIFLEX-PM Converter.

The paper presents various control strategies for an advanced multilevel-based power converter. A Fuzzy Logic Control, based on power balance constrains and Proportional Reactive Power control based on a more rigorous approach, have been proposed. Tw... Read More about Reactive power control strategies for UNIFLEX-PM Converter.

Cascaded model predictive speed control of a permanent magnet synchronous machine (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Garcia, C., Silva, C. A., Rodriguez, J., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Cascaded model predictive speed control of a permanent magnet synchronous machine.

This paper proposes a model predictive speed control of a permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM). The control scheme has a cascade architecture, where the inner loop uses a finite set model predictive control scheme (FS-MPC) for the electrical s... Read More about Cascaded model predictive speed control of a permanent magnet synchronous machine.

Design of a repetitive controller as a feed-forward disturbance observer (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Formentini, A., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Design of a repetitive controller as a feed-forward disturbance observer.

From the structure point of view, a repetitive controller (RC) is considerably similar to a disturbance observer. By adding a correction term to the traditional RC and considering the disturbances as states, the repetitive controller can be designed... Read More about Design of a repetitive controller as a feed-forward disturbance observer.

Optimized design of high power density EMI filters for power electronic converters (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Ala, G., Giaconia, G., Giglia, G., Di Piazza, M., Luna, M., Vitale, G., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Optimized design of high power density EMI filters for power electronic converters.

Nowadays, power density of power converters and related EMI filters is gaining more and more attention. This severely impacts on the design constraints in several application domains. A conventional design of the EMI filter does not guarantee the sel... Read More about Optimized design of high power density EMI filters for power electronic converters.

Multivariable control for a three-phase rectifier based on deadbeat algorithm (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Rohten, J., Zanchetta, P., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., Espinoza, J., & Silva, J. (2016). Multivariable control for a three-phase rectifier based on deadbeat algorithm.

This paper presents a deadbeat control technique applied in a voltage source rectifier to regulate both the dc voltage (active power) and reactive power injected to the grid. As the deadbeat control is based on the system model, it leads to a faster... Read More about Multivariable control for a three-phase rectifier based on deadbeat algorithm.

Fixed frequency finite-state model predictive control for indirect matrix converters with optimal switching pattern (2016)
Conference Proceeding
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 control for active split DC-bus 4-leg inverters (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Bifaretti, S., Pipolo, S., Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Tariscotti, L., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg inverters.

This paper proposes a Predictive Control, formally Dead-Beat (DBC), for a four-leg inverter having an Active Split DC-bus on the fourth leg and LC filters on phase-to-neutral outputs. Such a configuration permits to reduce the voltage ripple on the n... Read More about Predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg inverters.

Design of a cooperative voltage harmonic compensation strategy for islanded microgrids combining virtual admittance and repetitive controller (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Blanco, C., Tardelli, F., Reigosa, D., Zanchetta, P., & Briz, F. (2016). Design of a cooperative voltage harmonic compensation strategy for islanded microgrids combining virtual admittance and repetitive controller.

Non-linear loads (NLLs) in three-phase systems are known to produce current harmonics at -5, 7, -11, 13... times the fundamental frequency; harmonics of the same frequencies are induced in microgrid voltage, reducing therefore the power quality. Dedi... Read More about Design of a cooperative voltage harmonic compensation strategy for islanded microgrids combining virtual admittance and repetitive controller.

Optimized resonant pulsed power supplies with deadbeat: repetitive regulation (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Ji, C., Clare, J. C., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Optimized resonant pulsed power supplies with deadbeat: repetitive regulation.

This paper presents a novel digital deadbeat + repetitive control (DBRC) strategy for output voltage regulation of pulsed power resonant converters used in high energy physics applications. The proposed converter contains three individual series reso... Read More about Optimized resonant pulsed power supplies with deadbeat: repetitive regulation.

Taking into account interactions between converters in the design of aircraft power networks (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Li, Q., Formentini, A., Baraston, A., Zhang, X., Zanchetta, P., Schanen, J., & Boroyevich, D. (2016). Taking into account interactions between converters in the design of aircraft power networks.

This paper presents some key interactions among converters, which need to be taken into account when designing a modern embedded electrical grid, including a large amount of Power Electronics based loads. A design by Optimization method is first used... Read More about Taking into account interactions between converters in the design of aircraft power networks.

Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs (2016)
Conference Proceeding
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.

Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Valente, G., Papini, L., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines.

The paper presents an alternative radial force control technique for a Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machine (MSPM). Radial force control has been widely investigated for a variety of bearingless machines and can be also applied to conventional PMSM... Read More about Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines.

Stability analysis of single-phase grid-feeding inverters with PLL using Harmonic Linearisation and Linear Time Periodic (LTP) theory (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Salis, V., Costabeber, A., Zanchetta, P., & Cox, S. M. (2016). Stability analysis of single-phase grid-feeding inverters with PLL using Harmonic Linearisation and Linear Time Periodic (LTP) theory.

A general method for the stability analysis of power converters is presented in this paper. The method is based on Harmonic Linearisation and Linear Time Periodic (LTP) analysis techniques and a single-phase grid-feeding inverter with PLL is consider... Read More about Stability analysis of single-phase grid-feeding inverters with PLL using Harmonic Linearisation and Linear Time Periodic (LTP) theory.

Optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Formentini, A., Dewar, D., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., Boroyevich, D., & Schanen, J. (2016). Optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids.

This paper presents an automated and scalable approach for the tuning of power converters control systems in embedded power grids. These are composed by different power converter interconnected to each other and are increasingly adopted in a range of... Read More about Optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids.

Asymmetric multilevel topology for photovoltaic energy injection to microgrids (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Munoz, J., Gaisse, P., Baier, C., Rivera, M., Gregor, R., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Asymmetric multilevel topology for photovoltaic energy injection to microgrids.

The massive penetration of renewable energy sources in the utility grid has emerged as the solution to obtain clean energy in modern electric systems, which are gradually replacing their generators that produce CO2 emissions to achieve a sustainable... Read More about Asymmetric multilevel topology for photovoltaic energy injection to microgrids.