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Filter Design and Optimization of Electromechanical Actuation Systems Using Search and Surrogate Algorithms for More-Electric Aircraft Applications (2020)
Journal Article

In this paper, a dc filter design and optimization problem is studied for dc electrical power distribution systems onboard more-electric aircraft. Component sizing models are built to serve as the basis of the optimization whose objectives are mass a... Read More about Filter Design and Optimization of Electromechanical Actuation Systems Using Search and Surrogate Algorithms for More-Electric Aircraft Applications.

Optimal filter design for power converters regulated by FCS-MPC in the MEA (2020)
Journal Article

For the DC electrical power distribution system onboard more electric aircraft, the voltage quality of DC bus is of a great concern since there could be significant harmonics distortions when feeding different power electronics loads. This problem ca... Read More about Optimal filter design for power converters regulated by FCS-MPC in the MEA.

A Low-Complexity Optimal Switching Time-Modulated Model-Predictive Control for PMSM With Three-Level NPC Converter (2020)
Journal Article

Conventional finite control set model-predictive control (FCS-MPC) presents a high computational burden, especially in three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) converters. This article proposes a low-complexity optimal switching time-modulated model-p... Read More about A Low-Complexity Optimal Switching Time-Modulated Model-Predictive Control for PMSM With Three-Level NPC Converter.

An Enhanced Second Carrier Harmonic Cancellation Technique for Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Centre Applications in More-Electric Aircraft (2020)
Journal Article

The more-electric aircraft concept has made extraction of electrical power from both high-pressure and low-pressure shaft of an aircraft engine essential for future aircraft. With each shaft driving one electrical generation channel, an advanced dual... Read More about An Enhanced Second Carrier Harmonic Cancellation Technique for Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Centre Applications in More-Electric Aircraft.

An Improved Control Strategy for Switched Reluctance Generator System in More Electric Aircraft (2019)
Conference Proceeding

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.

Comparative Evaluation of High Power Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) With and Without Auxiliary Over-current Bypass Circuit (2019)
Conference Proceeding

This paper explores the possibility of a semiconductor-based over-current bypass circuit for high current solid-state power controllers (SSPCs). Therefore, two different topologies of the bidirectional DC SSPCs: a. without over-current bypass circuit... Read More about Comparative Evaluation of High Power Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) With and Without Auxiliary Over-current Bypass Circuit.

Piecewise Modelling Approach for Specific Switched Reluctance Machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding

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.

An Enhanced Unified Space Vector Modulation Technique for Dual Converters with Isolated Voltage Supplies (2019)
Conference Proceeding

This paper presents an enhanced modulation technique for dual converters with isolated supplies. This unified modulation technique is applicable for any positive voltage ratio between the isolated supplies. The modulation technique enhances the quali... Read More about An Enhanced Unified Space Vector Modulation Technique for Dual Converters with Isolated Voltage Supplies.

Trade-off Study of a High Power Density Starter-Generator for Turboprop Aircraft System (2019)
Conference Proceeding

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

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.

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

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.

A Power Generation Center with Back-to-back Converter Considering Post-fault Operation for MEA Application (2019)
Conference Proceeding

This paper proposes a new power generation centre (PGC) for the engine of more electric aircraft (MEA) application. In this PGC, a starter/generator is connected to the high-pressure (HP) spool to start the engine in the start process and generate el... Read More about A Power Generation Center with Back-to-back Converter Considering Post-fault Operation for MEA Application.

Open-Switch Fault Diagnosis for Three-Phase AC-DC Power Converter with Park's Vector Method Considering Modulation Schemes (2019)
Conference Proceeding

Open-switch fault accounts for large proportions among failures in power conversion system. Previously, fault defection methods are carried out by researches from transient period or circuit configuration with complicated algorithms. This paper revea... Read More about Open-Switch Fault Diagnosis for Three-Phase AC-DC Power Converter with Park's Vector Method Considering Modulation Schemes.

A SiC based 2-Level Power Converter for Shape-and-Space-Restricted Aerospace Applications (2019)
Conference Proceeding

Recent advancements in the power electronic device technologies, such as wide-band-gap devices including Silicon-Carbide (SiC) and Galium-Nitride (GaN), are acting as an enabling factor in development of compact power electronic systems. More specifi... Read More about A SiC based 2-Level Power Converter for Shape-and-Space-Restricted Aerospace Applications.

Decoupled Model for Asymmetrical Dual Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (2019)
Conference Proceeding

This paper presents a decoupled modeling method for asymmetrical dual three phase (DTP) permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM). Due to the special structure of this machine, traditional decoupled method cannot be applied on it. This paper propos... Read More about Decoupled Model for Asymmetrical Dual Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine.

Voltage Utilization Enhancement of Dual Inverters by Model Predictive Control for Motor Drive Applications (2019)
Conference Proceeding

This paper proposes a model predictive control (MPC) method to improve the voltage utilization of dual inverters compared to utilizing previously addressed techniques. The enhancement can reach up to 10% and this benefit has been through simulations... Read More about Voltage Utilization Enhancement of Dual Inverters by Model Predictive Control for Motor Drive Applications.

A Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Architecture with Back-to-back Converter for MEA Application (2019)
Conference Proceeding

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

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.

Thermal Analysis of High Power High Voltage DC Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) for Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor-craft (2018)
Conference Proceeding

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.

An Enhanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft Applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding

© 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.