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Model predictive control for Active-Bridge-Active-Clamp (ABAC) converter (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Chen, L., Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Gottardo, D., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Model predictive control for Active-Bridge-Active-Clamp (ABAC) converter.

The Dual-Active-Bridge is a well-established isolated, bidirectional DC/DC topology suitable for applications where high efficiency, galvanic isolation and large voltage conversion ratios are required. However, in low voltage high power cases, the ou... Read More about Model predictive control for Active-Bridge-Active-Clamp (ABAC) converter.

Performance improvement of the CFM56-3 aircraft engine by electric power transfer (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Enalou, H. B., & Bozhko, S. (2018). Performance improvement of the CFM56-3 aircraft engine by electric power transfer. In Proceedings of 13th European Conference on Turbomachinery Fluid dynamics & Thermodynamics (ETC13)

With the design trends towards the More Electric Engine (MEE) for the More Electric Aircraft (MEA), areas for novel technologies can be pinpointed for multi-spool engines, introducing remarkable improvements to push the boundaries of propulsion techn... Read More about Performance improvement of the CFM56-3 aircraft engine by electric power transfer.

Device loss model of a fully SiC based dual active bridge considering the effect of synchronous rectification and deadtime (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Wang, Z., & Castellazzi, A. (2018). Device loss model of a fully SiC based dual active bridge considering the effect of synchronous rectification and deadtime. In Proceedings - 2017 IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference (SPEC) (1-7). https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEC.2017.8333662

It is becoming a great interest to employ SiC based power devices in dual active bridge (DAB) converter as an alternative to conventional Si-IGBT, due to its higher switching frequency potential, smaller switching losses as well as the capability to... Read More about Device loss model of a fully SiC based dual active bridge considering the effect of synchronous rectification and deadtime.

Operation principles of quasi Z-source modular multilevel converters (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Khera, F. A., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. W. (2018). Operation principles of quasi Z-source modular multilevel converters. In Proceedings 2017 IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference (SPEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEC.2017.8333617

This paper proposes the integration of a quasi Z-source network with a modular multilevel converter (MMC) to provide voltage boost capability. The proposed quasi-Z-source MMC uses two symmetrical networks of inductors and capacitors connected between... Read More about Operation principles of quasi Z-source modular multilevel converters.

Design and testing of electromechanical actuator for aerospace applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Papini, L., Connor, P., Patel, C., Empringham, L., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Design and testing of electromechanical actuator for aerospace applications. In 2018 25th International Workshop on Electric Drives: Optimization in Control of Electric Drives (IWED2018) - Proceedings (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/IWED.2018.8321392

Electromechanical actuators are gaining interest in the aerospace industry within the More Electrical Aircraft (MEA) architecture. The end-goal of fully electric aircraft includes Electromechanical actuation for flight control systems. The design and... Read More about Design and testing of electromechanical actuator for aerospace applications.

Comparison of thermal and reliability performance between a SiC MOSFET module with embedded decoupling capacitors and commercial Si IGBT power modules (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Yang, L., Agyakwa, P., Corfield, M., Johnson, M., Harris, A., Packwood, M., & Paciura, K. (2018). Comparison of thermal and reliability performance between a SiC MOSFET module with embedded decoupling capacitors and commercial Si IGBT power modules.

This paper characterizes thermal and reliability performance of a SiC MOSFET power module with embedded decoupling capacitors and without anti-parallel diodes. Active and passive temperature cycling, supported by transient thermal impedance character... Read More about Comparison of thermal and reliability performance between a SiC MOSFET module with embedded decoupling capacitors and commercial Si IGBT power modules.

Bidirectional partial power converter interface for energy storage systems to provide peak shaving in grid-tied PV plants (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Muller, N., Kouro, S., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Bidirectional partial power converter interface for energy storage systems to provide peak shaving in grid-tied PV plants.

The ever growing participation of modern renewable resources in electric markets has shaken the paradigm of generation-demand constant match. Most modern renewables add intermittent behaviour and high variability to electric markets, forcing other re... Read More about Bidirectional partial power converter interface for energy storage systems to provide peak shaving in grid-tied PV plants.