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Model Predictive Control of a Modular Multilevel Converter with Reduced Computational Burden (2024)
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Recent advances in high-power applications employing voltage source converters have been primarily fuelled by the emergence of the modular multilevel converter (MMC) and its derivatives. Model predictive control (MPC) has emerged as an effective way... Read More about Model Predictive Control of a Modular Multilevel Converter with Reduced Computational Burden.

Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Enhancing the Performance of Controllers in Power Converter-Based Systems—An Overview (2023)
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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in power converter-based systems has the potential to revolutionize the way these systems are optimized and controlled. With the rapid advancements in AI and machine learning technologies, th... Read More about Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Enhancing the Performance of Controllers in Power Converter-Based Systems—An Overview.

A Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter for EV Powertrain (2023)
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This paper presents a new topology for EV powertrain, called Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter, able to simultaneously implement power conversion and active battery system management. The latter feature is performed through the Reconfigura... Read More about A Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter for EV Powertrain.

Modulated Model-Predictive Integral Control Applied to a Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive (2023)
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This article investigates an innovative modulation technique for a predictive control applied to a synchronous reluctance motor (SyRM) drive. The new formulation of the duty cycles, in both linear and overmodulation regions, relies on the identified... Read More about Modulated Model-Predictive Integral Control Applied to a Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive.

Direct Model Predictive Control of Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives (2022)
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This paper investigates a finite-control set model-predictive control (FCS-MPC) algorithm to enhance the performance of a synchronous reluctance machine drive. Particular emphasis is placed on the definition of the cost function enabling a computatio... Read More about Direct Model Predictive Control of Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives.

An Adaptive Data-Driven Iterative Feedforward Tuning Approach Based on Fast Recursive Algorithm: With Application to A Linear Motor (2022)
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The feedforward control can effectively improve the servo performance in applications with high requirements of velocity and acceleration. The iterative feedforward tuning method (IFFT) enables the possibility of both removing the need for prior know... Read More about An Adaptive Data-Driven Iterative Feedforward Tuning Approach Based on Fast Recursive Algorithm: With Application to A Linear Motor.

Analysis and Fault-Tolerant Control for Dual-Three-Phase PMSM Based on Virtual Healthy Model (2022)
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Dual-three-phase permanent magnet synchronous machines (DTP-PMSMs) are famous for their fault-tolerant capability. However, the complex modeling, high copper loss, and torque ripple under postfault operation limit their further application. In this a... Read More about Analysis and Fault-Tolerant Control for Dual-Three-Phase PMSM Based on Virtual Healthy Model.

Power Electronics Converters for the Internet of Energy: A Review (2022)
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This paper presents a comprehensive review of multi-port power electronics converters used for application in AC, DC, or hybrid distribution systems in an Internet of Energy scenario. In particular, multi-port solid-state transformer (SST) topologies... Read More about Power Electronics Converters for the Internet of Energy: A Review.

Profiling the Eddy Current Losses Variations of High-Speed Permanent Magnet Machines in Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (2022)
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High-speed permanent magnet (PM) machines have been recognized as a popular choice for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Although high-speed operation can enhance the machine power density, more rotor eddy current losses can be expected. Thos... Read More about Profiling the Eddy Current Losses Variations of High-Speed Permanent Magnet Machines in Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles.

Power flow management by active nodes: A case study in real operating conditions (2021)
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The role of distributor system operators is experiencing a gradual but relevant change to include enhanced ancillary and energy dispatch services needed to manage the increased power provided by intermittent distributed generations in medium voltage... Read More about Power flow management by active nodes: A case study in real operating conditions.

Modular Power Sharing Control for Bearingless Multi-Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (2021)
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This paper proposes a modular approach to the power sharing control of permanent magnet synchronous bearingless machine. The selected machine topology features a winding layout with phases distributed into non-overlapping three phase groups, a soluti... Read More about Modular Power Sharing Control for Bearingless Multi-Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine.

Optimal and automated decentralised converter control design in more electrical aircraft power electronics embedded grids (2021)
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In modern power systems, the proliferation of power electronics converters, and distributed generation raises important issues concerning inter-connected switching units in terms of performance, stability and robustness. Such phenomenon are more prom... Read More about Optimal and automated decentralised converter control design in more electrical aircraft power electronics embedded grids.

Power-Sharing Control in Bearingless Multi-Sector and Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines (2020)
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This paper deals with the power-sharing control of bearingless multi-sector and multi-three-phase permanent magnet machines. The proposed control strategy allows to distribute the power flows among the three-phase inverters supplying the machine duri... Read More about Power-Sharing Control in Bearingless Multi-Sector and Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines.

Frequency-Domain Data-Driven Adaptive Iterative Learning Control Approach: With Application to Wafer Stage (2020)
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The feedforward control is becoming increasingly important in ultra-precision stages. However, the conventional model-based methods cannot achieve expected performance in new-generation stages since it is hard to obtain the accurate plant model due t... Read More about Frequency-Domain Data-Driven Adaptive Iterative Learning Control Approach: With Application to Wafer Stage.

Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization of a System-Level Motor Drive Design (2020)
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The use of optimization algorithms to design motor drive components is increasingly common. To account for component interactions, complex system-level models with many input parameters and constraints are needed, along with advanced optimization tec... Read More about Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization of a System-Level Motor Drive Design.

Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer (2020)
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A lad-used servo permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) has been accidentally damaged due to overcurrent. On one hand, the mechanical damage in the end bearing and break part generates acoustic noise even when rotating the shaft by hand. On the ot... Read More about Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer.

Electric Drive Based on an Open-End Winding Surface PM Synchronous Machine with a Floating Capacitor Bridge (2020)
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A speed control scheme is presented for a 3-phase surface permanent magnet synchronous machine with an openend stator winding fed by a three-phase inverter and a floating bridge inverter. The latter is used to compensate for the reactive power of the... Read More about Electric Drive Based on an Open-End Winding Surface PM Synchronous Machine with a Floating Capacitor Bridge.

PWM-Based Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Generating Units (2019)
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This article investigates the dc-link voltage control of an active rectifier that is supplied by a variable speed permanent magnet synchronous generator. This configuration is commonly encountered in gearless wind energy conversion systems as well as... Read More about PWM-Based Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Generating Units.

A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids (2019)
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The synchronization between the power grid and distributed power sources is a crucial issue in the concept of smart grids. For tracking the real-time frequency and phase of three-phase grids, phase-locked loop (PLL) technology is commonly used. Many... Read More about A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids.

Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation (2019)
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© 1972-2012 IEEE. The use of fast wide-bandgap devices in high-speed electrical drives with steep pulsewidth modulation voltage waveforms is the main cause of increased stress on the electric machine insulation system and consequently, of reduced rel... Read More about Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation.