Sequential MPC Strategy for High Performance Induction Motor Drives: a detailed analysis
(2019)
Conference Proceeding
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PWM-Based Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Generating Units (2019)
Journal Article
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.
Fast and Accurate Multi-Physics Model for Optimization-based Design of VSBBC (2019)
Conference Proceeding
The development and validation of an advanced two-level Voltage Source Back-to-Back Converter model, considering its multi-physics operation, is presented in this paper. Based on a set of input parameters, the proposed model evaluates the converter i... Read More about Fast and Accurate Multi-Physics Model for Optimization-based Design of VSBBC.
Fast Self-Tuning Decentralized Variable Frequency Optimal Controller Design for Three-Phase Embedded Grids (2019)
Conference Proceeding
In this paper, a novel approach to variable frequency optimal controller design for the application of aircraft embedded grids is presented. Aircraft power grids by industrial standards need to be able to operate across a range of frequencies. Often,... Read More about Fast Self-Tuning Decentralized Variable Frequency Optimal Controller Design for Three-Phase Embedded Grids.
Modulated Model Predictive Control for Induction Motor Drives with Sequential Cost Function Evaluation (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Sequential model predictive control is a recent innovation in the high-performance control of electric drives. The elimination of weighting factors and associated tuning work is among the biggest advantages of this MPC implementation. The cost functi... Read More about Modulated Model Predictive Control for Induction Motor Drives with Sequential Cost Function Evaluation.
Automated HF Modelling of Induction Machines Considering the Effects of Aging (2019)
Conference Proceeding
The use of wide bandgap semiconductor devices, such as SiC and GaN MOSFETs, in high-frequency converters introduces new challenges for the design of electric drives. The very fast switching transient of which these devices are capable, in fact, can b... Read More about Automated HF Modelling of Induction Machines Considering the Effects of Aging.
Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer (2019)
Conference Proceeding
A permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) has its bearing damaged and is irreversibly demagnetized due to overcurrent. Due to the changes in its electromagnetic configuration, the motor suffers from extremely high torque ripple, which produces into... Read More about Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer.
Grid Impedance Identification and Structured-h2 Optimization Based Controller Design of Active Front-end in Embedded AC Networks (2019)
Conference Proceeding
The increasing use of power electronics systems and distributed generation in modern power networks has raised important issues regarding the effects that inter-connected converters systems can have on the performance and stability of the whole grid.... Read More about Grid Impedance Identification and Structured-h2 Optimization Based Controller Design of Active Front-end in Embedded AC Networks.
Optimal Control of Matrix Converters (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Impact of Converters Interactions on Control Design in a Power Electronics Dense Network: Application to More Electric Aircraft (2019)
Conference Proceeding
The aim of the work described in this paper is to analyze the impact that converters interactions, in a power electronics embedded grid, have on the control performance of each subsystem, with particular focus on More Electric Aircraft (MEA) applicat... Read More about Impact of Converters Interactions on Control Design in a Power Electronics Dense Network: Application to More Electric Aircraft.
A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids (2019)
Journal Article
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.
Comparison of Two Possible Solution for Reducing Over-voltages at the Motor Terminals in High-Speed AC Drives (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Repetitive Observer Design for Torque Ripple Reduction in PMSM Drives (2019)
Conference Proceeding
System-Level Motor Drive Modelling for Optimization-based Designs (2019)
Conference Proceeding
To achieve optimal system weight and efficiency, the design of main components in an AC motor drive (electric machine and power converter) have to be optimized together. This is challenging considering the multiphysics and complex nature of its opera... Read More about System-Level Motor Drive Modelling for Optimization-based Designs.
Smart Current Limitation Technique for a Multiphase Bearingless Machine with Combined Winding System (2019)
Conference Proceeding
This paper presents a current limitation technique for a multiphase bearingless machine featuring a combined winding system. This winding structure allows each machine phase to produce both suspension force and motoring torque. Compared to more conve... Read More about Smart Current Limitation Technique for a Multiphase Bearingless Machine with Combined Winding System.
Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation (2019)
Journal Article
© 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.
Wavelet-based ESS sizing strategy to enable power peak-shaving in PV systems (2019)
Conference Proceeding
This work presents an Energy Storage Systems (ESS) sizing strategy, that allows grid connected PV systems to provide peak-shaved maximum-power-Ramp-Rate (RR) compliant power while storing exceeding power. For this purpose power generation and power l... Read More about Wavelet-based ESS sizing strategy to enable power peak-shaving in PV systems.
Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
This paper investigates the single-phase open-circuit fault of a bearingless multi-sector PM synchronous machine. The mathematical model of the suspension force and torque generation is developed for both healthy and faulty conditions. The model is w... Read More about Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines.
Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control for the Dual Fed Common Dc-Link Open-End Winding PMSM Drive (2019)
Conference Proceeding
This paper proposes a Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC)for a dual-fed common dc-link Open-End Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (OEW-PMSM). The common dc-link configuration significantly simplifies and reduces the costs o... Read More about Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control for the Dual Fed Common Dc-Link Open-End Winding PMSM Drive.
A New Modulation Approach for Matrix Converter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
The matrix converter is an AC/AC converter constituted by an array of controlled semiconductor switches that connects directly the three-phase source to the three-phase load. The major development of matrix converters begins when Alesina and Venturin... Read More about A New Modulation Approach for Matrix Converter.