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Speed Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of a PMSM fed by Matrix Converter (2015)
Journal Article
Formentini, A., Trentin, A., Marchesoni, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2015). Speed Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of a PMSM fed by Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 62(11), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2015.2442526

This paper presents a new speed Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC) algorithm which has been applied to a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) driven by a Matrix Converter (MC). This method replaces the classical cascaded contr... Read More about Speed Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of a PMSM fed by Matrix Converter.

Multi-objective modulated Model Predictive Control for a multilevel solid state transformer (2015)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Zanchetta, P., Watson, A. J., Wheeler, P., Clare, J. C., & Bifaretti, S. (2015). Multi-objective modulated Model Predictive Control for a multilevel solid state transformer. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 51(5), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2015.2429113

Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC) offers many advantages over more traditional control techniques, such as the ability to avoid cascaded control loops, easy inclusion of constraint and fast transient response of the control system... Read More about Multi-objective modulated Model Predictive Control for a multilevel solid state transformer.

A four-legs matrix converter ground power unit with repetitive voltage control (2014)
Journal Article
Rohuma, W., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Empringham, L. (2015). A four-legs matrix converter ground power unit with repetitive voltage control. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 62(4), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2014.2379585

In this paper, a four-leg matrix converter is proposed as the power conversion core for aircraft ground power unit (GPU) applications. This structure allows easy management of unbalanced and nonlinear loads with minimal disruption of the power supply... Read More about A four-legs matrix converter ground power unit with repetitive voltage control.

Modulated Model Predictive Control for a Three-Phase Active Rectifier (2014)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Zanchetta, P., Watson, A., Clare, J. C., Degano, M., & Bifaretti, S. (2015). Modulated Model Predictive Control for a Three-Phase Active Rectifier. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 51(2), 1610-1620. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2014.2339397

Model predictive control (MPC) has a number of desirable attributes which are difficult to achieve with classical converter control techniques. Unfortunately, the nature of power electronics imposes restriction to the method, as a result of the limit... Read More about Modulated Model Predictive Control for a Three-Phase Active Rectifier.

Real time parameter estimation for power quality control and intelligent protection of grid-connected power electronic converters (2014)
Journal Article
Sumner, M., Abusorrah, A., Thomas, D. W., & Zanchetta, P. (2014). Real time parameter estimation for power quality control and intelligent protection of grid-connected power electronic converters. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 5(4), https://doi.org/10.1109/TSG.2014.2298495

This paper presents a method to identify power system impedance in real-time using signals obtained from grid- connected power electronic converters. The proposed impedance estimation has potential applications in renewable/distributed energy systems... Read More about Real time parameter estimation for power quality control and intelligent protection of grid-connected power electronic converters.

Power conversion for a novel AC/DC aircraft electrical distribution system (2014)
Journal Article
Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2014). Power conversion for a novel AC/DC aircraft electrical distribution system. IET Electrical Systems in Transportation, 4(2), https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-est.2013.0005

This paper proposes a novel and compact AC/DC electrical distribution system for new generation aircraft. In these new aircraft power systems, all loads are fed by two dc bus systems: at 28V and at +/-270V. The electrical distribution system, whose d... Read More about Power conversion for a novel AC/DC aircraft electrical distribution system.

Model Predictive Control: A Review of Its Applications in Power Electronics (2014)
Journal Article
Vazquez, S., León, J., Franquelo, L., Rodriguez, J., Young, H. A., Marquez, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2014). Model Predictive Control: A Review of Its Applications in Power Electronics. IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, 8(1), 16-31. https://doi.org/10.1109/mie.2013.2290138

Model-based predictive control (MPC) for power converters and drives is a control technique that has gained attention in the research community. The main reason for this is that although MPC presents high computational burden, it can easily handle mu... Read More about Model Predictive Control: A Review of Its Applications in Power Electronics.

Comparison of two three-phase pll systems for more electric aircraft (2014)
Journal Article
Bifaretti, S., Zanchetta, P., & Lavopa, E. (2014). Comparison of two three-phase pll systems for more electric aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 29(12), https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2014.2307003

The More Electric Aircraft power system is characterized by variable supply frequency, in general between 360Hz and 900Hz. All equipment on board the aircraft have to operate delivering high performance under this variable frequency condition. In par... Read More about Comparison of two three-phase pll systems for more electric aircraft.

Active DC voltage balancing PWM technique for high-power cascaded multilevel converters (2014)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Zanchetta, P., Watson, A. J., Bifaretti, S., Clare, J. C., & Wheeler, P. (2014). Active DC voltage balancing PWM technique for high-power cascaded multilevel converters. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 61(11), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2014.2308139

In this paper a dedicated PWM technique specifically designed for single-phase (or four wire three-phase) multilevel Cascaded H-Bridge Converters is presented. The aim of the proposed technique is to minimize the DC-Link voltage unbalance, independen... Read More about Active DC voltage balancing PWM technique for high-power cascaded multilevel converters.

Modulated model predictive control for a 7-level cascaded h-bridge back-to-back converter (2014)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Zanchetta, P., Watson, A. J., Bifaretti, S., & Clare, J. C. (2014). Modulated model predictive control for a 7-level cascaded h-bridge back-to-back converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 61(10), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2014.2300056

Multilevel Converters are known to have many advantages for electricity network applications. In particular Cascaded H-Bridge Converters are attractive because of their inherent modularity and scalability. Predictive control for power converters is a... Read More about Modulated model predictive control for a 7-level cascaded h-bridge back-to-back converter.

Observer based temperature control for reduced thermal cycling in power electronic cooling (2013)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Castellazzi, A., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). Observer based temperature control for reduced thermal cycling in power electronic cooling. Applied Thermal Engineering, 64(1-2), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.12.001

This paper presents an advanced dynamic cooling strategy for multi-layer structured power electronic modules. A observer based feedback controller is proposed to reduce a power device or module's thermal cycle amplitude during operation, with the aim... Read More about Observer based temperature control for reduced thermal cycling in power electronic cooling.

Repetitive Control for High-Performance Resonant Pulsed Power Supply in Radio Frequency Applications (2013)
Journal Article
Ji, C., Zanchetta, P., Carastro, F., & Clare, J. (2014). Repetitive Control for High-Performance Resonant Pulsed Power Supply in Radio Frequency Applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 50(4), 2660-2670. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2013.2292997

This paper presents a novel three-phase series resonant parallel loaded resonant converter topology for radio frequency applications. The proposed converter is capable of producing a series of “long pulses” as output voltage, each one lasting 1 ms in... Read More about Repetitive Control for High-Performance Resonant Pulsed Power Supply in Radio Frequency Applications.

Stability evaluation of a DC micro-grid and future interconnection to an AC system (2013)
Journal Article
Sanchez, S., Molinas, M., Degano, M., & Zanchetta, P. (2014). Stability evaluation of a DC micro-grid and future interconnection to an AC system. Renewable Energy, 62, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2013.08.026

This paper presents the stability analysis of a DC micro-grid fed by renewable sources and the future interconnection with an AC micro-grid. This interconnection is realized through a voltage source converter, and the operation of the micro-grid is i... Read More about Stability evaluation of a DC micro-grid and future interconnection to an AC system.

Implementation of a hybrid AC-AC direct power converter with unity voltage transfer (2008)
Journal Article
Wijekoon, T., Klumpner, C., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2008). Implementation of a hybrid AC-AC direct power converter with unity voltage transfer. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 23(4), https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2008.924601

This paper presents a novel hybrid direct power converter (HDPC) which overcomes the two main disadvantages of matrix converters: limited voltage transfer ratio and low immunity to grid disturbance. The proposed converter is formed by integrating a r... Read More about Implementation of a hybrid AC-AC direct power converter with unity voltage transfer.