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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.