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Fast fault location scheme for distribution systems based on fault transients (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Aboshady, F., Thomas, D. W., & Sumner, M. (2017). Fast fault location scheme for distribution systems based on fault transients. In IET International Conference on Resilience of Transmission and Distribution Networks (RTDN 2017) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2017.0327

This paper presents a combined double-end and single-end fault locator for distribution systems. The technique lies under the impedance based category and uses the fault generated high frequency components to locate the faults. The combination of dou... Read More about Fast fault location scheme for distribution systems based on fault transients.

Radial force control of Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machines considering radial rotor displacement (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Valente, G., Papini, L., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Radial force control of Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machines considering radial rotor displacement. In Proceedings - 2017 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) (140-145). https://doi.org/10.1109/WEMDCD.2017.7947737

A mathematical model enabling to predict the electromagnetic x-y forces and torque for a given input current in a Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet Synchronous (MSPMS) machine is presented. The rotor static eccentricity is also accounted and the analytic... Read More about Radial force control of Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machines considering radial rotor displacement.

Per-phase controller for medium voltage full-bridge modular multilevel converters (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Noori, A., Costabeber, A., Sumner, M., & Thomas, D. (2017). Per-phase controller for medium voltage full-bridge modular multilevel converters. In International Conference on Resilience of Transmission and Distribution Networks (RTDN 2017). https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2017.0331

This work proposes a per-phase control architecture for a fullbridge modular multilevel converter (FB-MMC) intended for medium voltage applications, such as MVDC multi-terminal distribution networks in off-shore wind farms or MVDC networks in industr... Read More about Per-phase controller for medium voltage full-bridge modular multilevel converters.

Indirect model predictive control strategy with active damping implementation for a direct matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Dan, H., Tarisciotti, L., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Indirect model predictive control strategy with active damping implementation for a direct matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency.

One of the main drawbacks of the implementation of predictive control in a direct matrix converter is the high com¬putational cost and the adequate selection of weighting factors in order to control both input and output sides. In this paper is propo... Read More about Indirect model predictive control strategy with active damping implementation for a direct matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency.

The impact of impulsive voltage waveforms on the electrical insulation of actuators for more electrical aircraft (MEA) (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Cavallini, A., Lusaurdi, L., & Degano, M. (in press). The impact of impulsive voltage waveforms on the electrical insulation of actuators for more electrical aircraft (MEA).

To reduce the size and weight of aircraft actuators, wide band-gap semiconductor devices (SiC and GaN) are the most promising solution. These devices have switching times well below those of silicon devices. Very short rise times may enhance the elec... Read More about The impact of impulsive voltage waveforms on the electrical insulation of actuators for more electrical aircraft (MEA).

Position control study of a bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machine (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2017). Position control study of a bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machine. In Proceedings IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (8808-8813). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2017.8217548

Bearingless motors combine in the same structure the characteristics of conventional motors and magnetic bearings. Traditional bearingless machines rely on two independent sets of winding for suspension force and torque production, respectively. The... Read More about Position control study of a bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machine.

The design of a position-based repetitive control for speed ripple reduction in PMLSMs (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Formentini, A., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). The design of a position-based repetitive control for speed ripple reduction in PMLSMs. In Proceedings IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (3688-3692). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2017.8216626

Periodic speed errors can occur in permanent magnet linear synchronous machines for two reasons: 1) a periodic reference signal; 2) cogging force and friction. For reducing such periodic errors, iterative learning control or repetitive control approa... Read More about The design of a position-based repetitive control for speed ripple reduction in PMLSMs.

Indirect predictive control strategy with fixed switching frequency for a direct matrix converter (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Tariscotti, L., Wheeler, P., & Bayhan, S. (in press). Indirect predictive control strategy with fixed switching frequency for a direct matrix converter.

The direct matrix converter has a large number of available switching states which implies that the implementation of predictive control techniques in this converter requires high computational cost while an adequate selection of weighting factors in... Read More about Indirect predictive control strategy with fixed switching frequency for a direct matrix converter.

Electric superbike racing: the design and construction of a championship winning electric superbike (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Wheeler, P., Blissett, J., & Gimeno-Fabra, M. (2017). Electric superbike racing: the design and construction of a championship winning electric superbike.

The electric superbikes recently developed at The University of Nottingham have to be considered as a high performance vehicles, competing with its internal combustion engine driven counterparts. This paper presents the motivations for this work as w... Read More about Electric superbike racing: the design and construction of a championship winning electric superbike.

Indirect model predictive control strategies with input filter resonance mitigation for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Nikolic, A., Tarisciotti, L., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Indirect model predictive control strategies with input filter resonance mitigation for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency.

The main issues of the implementation of model predictive control in a direct matrix converter are the high com¬putational cost, the adequate selection of weighting factors and the variable switching frequency which could produce resonances in the in... Read More about Indirect model predictive control strategies with input filter resonance mitigation for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency.

A new AC/AC power converter (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Nasir, U., Costabeber, A., Wheeler, P., & Rivera, M. (2017). A new AC/AC power converter.

The Future Electrical Network will be based on the integration of different renewable energy sources. In this regard, modular bidirectional power converter architectures will get special attention. Galvanic isolation in such power converter architect... Read More about A new AC/AC power converter.

Maximum torque-per-amp tracking control of saturated induction motors (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Peresada, S., Kovbasa, S., Dymko, S., & Bozhko, S. (2017). Maximum torque-per-amp tracking control of saturated induction motors. In 2017 Proceedings of the International Conference on Modern Electrical and Energy Systems (MEES) (72-75). https://doi.org/10.1109/MEES.2017.8248955

An improved maximum torque per Ampere (MTPA) controller for induction motor (IM) drives is presented. The proposed MTPA field oriented controller guarantees asymptotic torque tracking of smooth reference trajectories and maximises the torque per Ampe... Read More about Maximum torque-per-amp tracking control of saturated induction motors.

A Novel Space Vector Modulation Technique For Three Level NPC Converters Within Aircraft Starter Generator Systems (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Li, C., Lo Calzo, G., Bozhko, S., Gerada, C., Wheeler, P., & Yang, T. (2017). A Novel Space Vector Modulation Technique For Three Level NPC Converters Within Aircraft Starter Generator Systems

The neutral point voltage balancing issue for three level Neutral point clamped (NPC) converter has been extensively investigated recently. Different solutions to balance the neutral point have been proposed. However the proposed solutions so far eit... Read More about A Novel Space Vector Modulation Technique For Three Level NPC Converters Within Aircraft Starter Generator Systems.

Assessment of torque ripple minimization techniques for aircraft switched reluctance machine starter/generator (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Ding, X., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., & Hill, C. (2017). Assessment of torque ripple minimization techniques for aircraft switched reluctance machine starter/generator.

This paper presents an assessment of different torque ripple minimization techniques for more electric aircraft Switched Reluctance Machine (SRM) starter/generator (S/G). SRM is one of the most popular potential candidates for future aircraft S/G. SR... Read More about Assessment of torque ripple minimization techniques for aircraft switched reluctance machine starter/generator.

3.3 kV SiC JBS diode configurable rectifier module (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Mouawad, B., Wang, Z., Buettner, J., & Castellazzi, A. (2017). 3.3 kV SiC JBS diode configurable rectifier module. In 2017 19th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE '17 ECCE Europe) (1-9). https://doi.org/10.23919/EPE17ECCEEurope.2017.8099353

This paper presents the use of innovative high-voltage SiC diode technology in the development of a user configurable full-wave or half-wave rectifier bridge. The devices are of merged Junction-Barrier-Schottky (JBS) type to enable for optimum perfor... Read More about 3.3 kV SiC JBS diode configurable rectifier module.

Performance improvement of simplified synchronous generators using an active power filter (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Abu-Jalala, A., Cox, T., Gerada, C., & Rashed, M. (2017). Performance improvement of simplified synchronous generators using an active power filter.

Active power filters (APF) are used to improve power quality and are commonly connected in parallel with the load at the point of common coupling (PCC). They are used to compensate for harmonics from nonlinear loads, for reactive power compensation a... Read More about Performance improvement of simplified synchronous generators using an active power filter.

IGBT-SiC dual fed ground power unit (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Zanchetta, P., Cassia, A., & Marchesoni, M. (2017). IGBT-SiC dual fed ground power unit.

This paper presents the design and control of a three-phase ground power supply unit for aircraft servicing. A new mixed technology converter composed by a three-phase Silicon Carbide (SiC) full bridge unit and a three-phase full bridge IGBT unit con... Read More about IGBT-SiC dual fed ground power unit.

Design recommendations for energy systems: a UK energy community study (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Panagiotou, K., Klumpner, C., Sumner, M., & Wheeler, P. (in press). Design recommendations for energy systems: a UK energy community study.

One of the key elements towards a decentralised energy sector is the consumers’ choice and participation, as the concept of energy prosumer is gaining more and more ground and energy community projects are spouting across UK. In order for the upcomin... Read More about Design recommendations for energy systems: a UK energy community study.

Design considerations for a high-power dual active bridge DC-DC converter with galvanically isolated transformer (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Lee, Y., Watson, A. J., Vakil, G., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Design considerations for a high-power dual active bridge DC-DC converter with galvanically isolated transformer. In 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4531-4537). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096777

Multi-megawatt scale isolated DC-DC converters are likely to become increasingly popular as means to interconnect the MVDC grids of different voltage levels. Three-phase dual active bridge DC-DC (3DAB) converters operating with the zero-voltage switc... Read More about Design considerations for a high-power dual active bridge DC-DC converter with galvanically isolated transformer.

Model predictive Direct Flux Vector Control of multi three-phase induction motor drives (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rubino, S., Bojoi, R., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Model predictive Direct Flux Vector Control of multi three-phase induction motor drives. In Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1-5 October 2017 (3633-3640). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096644

A model predictive control scheme for multiphase induction machines, configured as multi three-phase structures, is proposed in this paper. The predictive algorithm uses a Direct Flux Vector Control scheme based on a multi three-phase approach, where... Read More about Model predictive Direct Flux Vector Control of multi three-phase induction motor drives.