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Methodologies for the Synthesis of Reliable MEA Electrical Power System Architectures (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Recalde, A., Bozhko, S., & Atkin, J. (2021). Methodologies for the Synthesis of Reliable MEA Electrical Power System Architectures.

This paper reviews the main optimization approaches and design frameworks found in the literature for the synthesis of power system architectures for More Electric Aircraft (MEA). System- and network- engineering are the main interdisciplinary fields... Read More about Methodologies for the Synthesis of Reliable MEA Electrical Power System Architectures.

An Improved Control Strategy for Switched Reluctance Generator System in More Electric Aircraft (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Velmurugan, G., YEOH, S. S., Yang, T., & Bozhko, S. (2019). An Improved Control Strategy for Switched Reluctance Generator System in More Electric Aircraft

Switched Reluctance Machines (SRM) has emerged as an important possible technology for usage in More Electric Aircraft (MEA) in particular as a starter/generator. As a starter/generator, the SRM operates as a generator as well as a motor (starter). T... Read More about An Improved Control Strategy for Switched Reluctance Generator System in More Electric Aircraft.

Trade-off Study of a High Power Density Starter-Generator for Turboprop Aircraft System (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Khowja, M. R., Vakil, G., Gerada, C., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Trade-off Study of a High Power Density Starter-Generator for Turboprop Aircraft System. In Proceedings: IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (1435-1440). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2019.8926961

Mechanically-driven actuators, compressors and pumps are being replaced by the aircraft manufacturers that shift the trend towards 'More Electric Aircraft' and hence reducing the mechanical linkages within the aircraft system. This elevates the depen... Read More about Trade-off Study of a High Power Density Starter-Generator for Turboprop Aircraft System.

An enhanced second carrier harmonic cancellation method for multi-source DC electric power systems (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Wang, C., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., & Kulsangcharoen, P. (2019). An enhanced second carrier harmonic cancellation method for multi-source DC electric power systems. In Proceedings: IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (2610-2615). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2019.8927821

Multi-source DC power systems have been widely used in electric transportations, including more-electric aircraft, electric ship and electric vehicles. These systems normally involve in power electronic converters whose switching actions may cause cu... Read More about An enhanced second carrier harmonic cancellation method for multi-source DC electric power systems.

Piecewise Modelling Approach for Specific Switched Reluctance Machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Velmurugan, G., Yeoh, S. S., Yang, T., & Bozhko, S. (2019). Piecewise Modelling Approach for Specific Switched Reluctance Machines. In 2019 International Conference on Electrotechnical Complexes and Systems (ICOECS) (1-4). https://doi.org/10.1109/icoecs46375.2019.8949974

Switched Reluctance Machine (SRM) is a very basic and simple electrical machine in structure with winding only at its stator. SRM has widely been considered for possible usages in modern aircrafts through the development of More Electric Aircraft (ME... Read More about Piecewise Modelling Approach for Specific Switched Reluctance Machines.

Optimal Power Flow Based Architecture Design for Electrical Power System in More-Electric Aircraft (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Wang, X., Atkin, J., Bozhko, S., & Hill, C. I. (2019). Optimal Power Flow Based Architecture Design for Electrical Power System in More-Electric Aircraft. In Proceedings of the IEEE 45th Annual Conference of the Industrial Electronics Society (IECON'2019)

When designing an electric power system (EPS) architecture for a more electric aircraft (MEA), the total weight of the system is treated as one of the most important criteria. For the weight saving purpose, this paper proposes an optimal power flow (... Read More about Optimal Power Flow Based Architecture Design for Electrical Power System in More-Electric Aircraft.

A Novel Virtual Space Vector Modulation Scheme for Three-Level NPC Power Converter with Neutral-Point Voltage Balancing and Common-Mode Voltage Reduction for Electric Starter/Generator System in More-Electric-Aircraft (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Guo, F., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2019). A Novel Virtual Space Vector Modulation Scheme for Three-Level NPC Power Converter with Neutral-Point Voltage Balancing and Common-Mode Voltage Reduction for Electric Starter/Generator System in More-Electric-Aircraft. In 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (1852-1858). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2019.8913186

In recent years, More-Electric-Aircraft (MEA) becomes the state-of-the-art. One of the essential issue need to be solved is neutral-point (NP) voltage drift in three-level neutral-point-clamped (3L-NPC) power converter because of low power factor (PF... Read More about A Novel Virtual Space Vector Modulation Scheme for Three-Level NPC Power Converter with Neutral-Point Voltage Balancing and Common-Mode Voltage Reduction for Electric Starter/Generator System in More-Electric-Aircraft.

Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications (2019)
Journal Article
Buticchi, G., Gerada, D., Alberti, L., Galea, M., Wheeler, P., Bozhko, S., …Gerada, C. (2019). Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications. Energies, 12(12), Article 2431. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12122431

In several industrial sectors, induction machines are being replaced with permanent magnet based alternatives, owing to the potential for higher power density and efficiency. However, high-speed applications feature a wide flux-weakening region, wher... Read More about Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications.

A Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Architecture with Back-to-back Converter for MEA Application (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Lang, X., Yang, T., Enalou, H. B., Li, C., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2019). A Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Architecture with Back-to-back Converter for MEA Application. In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (1392-1397). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785095

This paper presents a new electricity power generation architecture for the engine system of more electric aircraft (MEA). A starter/generator (SG) is connected to high-pressure (HP) spool, and a generator is attached to low-pressure (LP) spool. Thei... Read More about A Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Architecture with Back-to-back Converter for MEA Application.

Comparative Study Of Back EMF Based Sensorless Control Methods For Dual Three-Phase PMSM (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Fan, L., Yang, T., Rashed, M., & Bozhko, S. (2018). Comparative Study Of Back EMF Based Sensorless Control Methods For Dual Three-Phase PMSM. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/esars-itec.2018.8607439

Multiphase electrical machines have gained increased attentions recently due to its fault tolerance capability which is of great importance for more-electric aircraft application. This paper studies sensorless control of a high-speed dual three-phase... Read More about Comparative Study Of Back EMF Based Sensorless Control Methods For Dual Three-Phase PMSM.

Direct vector control of induction motors based on rotor resistance-invariant rotor flux observer (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Bozhko, S., Kovbasa, S., Nikonenko, Y., & Peresada, S. (2018). Direct vector control of induction motors based on rotor resistance-invariant rotor flux observer. In Proceedings - 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607640

A novel speed-flux tracking controller for induction motors has been developed and experimentally verified. Direct rotor flux field oriented controller is designed for current-fed induction motor model on the base of full order hybrid continuous time... Read More about Direct vector control of induction motors based on rotor resistance-invariant rotor flux observer.

An Enhanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft Applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Lang, X., Yang, T., Enalou, H. B., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018). An Enhanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft Applications. In Proceedings - 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/esars-itec.2018.8607688

© 2018 IEEE. The more-electric aircraft (MEA) concept has become a major trend due to its multiple advantages. Many functions which are conventionally driven by pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical power systems are replaced by electrical ones onboard... Read More about An Enhanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft Applications.

Performance Analysis of PMSM for High-Speed Starter-Generator System (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Diab, A., Gerada, C., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., & Li, J. (2018). Performance Analysis of PMSM for High-Speed Starter-Generator System. In Proceedings - 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-7). https://doi.org/10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607764

© 2018 IEEE. This paper presents the operating characteristics of surface-mounted permanent magnet synchronous machine taking into account the influence of stator resistance and inductance variation at high frequencies, whose effect are always neglec... Read More about Performance Analysis of PMSM for High-Speed Starter-Generator System.

Variable DC Bus Voltage Control Scheme for the More Electric Aircraft Power Generation System (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Yeoh, S. S., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., & Sanders, M. (2018). Variable DC Bus Voltage Control Scheme for the More Electric Aircraft Power Generation System. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607758

© 2018 IEEE. This paper aims to introduce a control scheme that offers variable voltage control for more electric aircraft electrical power systems. This control scheme allows increased power intake to the loads by variation of the bus voltage in add... Read More about Variable DC Bus Voltage Control Scheme for the More Electric Aircraft Power Generation System.

A Twin Spool Engine Emulator for the Study of Power Exchange Idea (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Enalou, H. B., Rashed, M., Kulsangcharoen, P., Chowdhury, S., & Bozhko, S. (2018). A Twin Spool Engine Emulator for the Study of Power Exchange Idea. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-8). https://doi.org/10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607540

The More Electric Aircraft (MEA) engine, with electrical machines on both HP and LP shafts, makes it possible to transfer power electrically from one spool to another. Preliminary results have shown considerable improvement in turbofan performance in... Read More about A Twin Spool Engine Emulator for the Study of Power Exchange Idea.

A Review of Torque Ripple Minimization Techniques in Switched Reluctance Machine (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Velmurugan, G., Bozhko, S., & Yang, T. (2018). A Review of Torque Ripple Minimization Techniques in Switched Reluctance Machine. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607614

Torque ripple is a major problem in Switched Reluctance Machine (SRM). Despite the high torque ripple and vibration, SRM has many advantages over many other machines. In this paper, the torque ripple minimization control techniques commonly used are... Read More about A Review of Torque Ripple Minimization Techniques in Switched Reluctance Machine.

Thermal Analysis of High Power High Voltage DC Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) for Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor-craft (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Adhikari, J., Yang, T., Zhang, J., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Thermal Analysis of High Power High Voltage DC Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) for Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor-craft. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607314

This paper explores different possible topologies of a high-power high-voltage bidirectional DC solid state power controller (SSPC) for aerospace applications. The most suitable topology is then selected for design and implementation of the SSPC. A d... Read More about Thermal Analysis of High Power High Voltage DC Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) for Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor-craft.

Experimental study of power exchange using a twin spool engine emulator (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Enalou, H. B., Rashed, M., Kulsangcharoen, P., Chowdhury, S., & Bozhko, S. (2018). Experimental study of power exchange using a twin spool engine emulator

The More Electric Aircraft (MEA) nad , with electrical machines on both HP and LP shafts and the advancements in power electronics, makes it possible to transfer power electrically from one spool to another. Preliminary results have shown considerabl... Read More about Experimental study of power exchange using a twin spool engine emulator.

Generator overload reduction using smart power management (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Spagnolo, C., Sumsurooah, S., Hill, C., & Bozhko, S. (2018). Generator overload reduction using smart power management. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC)

Weight reduction is a key driver in the aerospace sector. Every kilogram of weight reduction has significant benefits over the aircraft’s life cycle. This paper introduces a smart power management technique which is able to reduce the overload on the... Read More about Generator overload reduction using smart power management.

A reliability approach for the MEA power system architecture design optimization problem (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Recalde, A., Bozhko, S., Atkin, J., & Hill, C. (2018). A reliability approach for the MEA power system architecture design optimization problem. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC)

In the literature, there has been thorough research on reliability-based design in different fields. However, aircraft power system investigations have mostly dealt with sub-system optimization. Hence, there is considerable potential to excel innova... Read More about A reliability approach for the MEA power system architecture design optimization problem.