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Comparative study of novel tubular flux-reversal transverse flux permanent magnet linear machine (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Zhu, S., Cox, T., & Gerada, C. (2017). Comparative study of novel tubular flux-reversal transverse flux permanent magnet linear machine.

This paper presents a novel tubular flux-reversal transverse flux permanent magnet linear machine (FR-TFPMLM), in which both magnet and armature winding are located at the short primary side whereas the secondary side is composed of only magnetic ste... Read More about Comparative study of novel tubular flux-reversal transverse flux permanent magnet linear machine.

ESBC: an enhanced modular multilevel converter with H-bridge front end (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Amankwah, E., Costabeber, A., Jasim, O., Trainer, D., & Clare, J. C. (2017). ESBC: an enhanced modular multilevel converter with H-bridge front end.

This paper presents the Enhanced Series Bridge Converter (ESBC), a hybrid modular multilevel converter with H-bridge front end suitable for high power grid applications. It retains the advantages of other modular multilevel topologies while offering... Read More about ESBC: an enhanced modular multilevel converter with H-bridge front end.

Combining fault location estimates for a multi-tapped distribution line (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Jahanger, H., Sumner, M., & Thomas, D. W. (2017). Combining fault location estimates for a multi-tapped distribution line.

Multi-tapped lines are common in integrated power systems and microgrids which supply variable loads between the main source and the main load. Adopting a cost effective and efficient method for fault location is important for fast power recovery and... Read More about Combining fault location estimates for a multi-tapped distribution line.

Co-design/simulation of flip-chip assembly for high voltage IGBT packages (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rajaguru, P., Bailey, C., Aliyu, A. M., Castellazzi, A., Pathirana, V., Udugampola, N., …Elliot, A. (2017). Co-design/simulation of flip-chip assembly for high voltage IGBT packages.

This paper details a co-design and modelling methodology to optimise the flip-chip assembly parameters so that the overall package and system meets performance and reliability specifications for LED lighting applications. A co-design methodology is e... Read More about Co-design/simulation of flip-chip assembly for high voltage IGBT packages.

Design and development of a high-density, high-speed 10 kV SiC MOSFET module (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Di Marino, C., Boroyevich, D., Burgos, R., Johnson, C. M., & Lu, G. (2017). Design and development of a high-density, high-speed 10 kV SiC MOSFET module.

High-density packaging of fast-switching power semiconductors typically requires low parasitic inductance, high heat extraction, and high thermo-mechanical reliability. High-density packaging of high-voltage power semiconductors, such as 10 kV SiC MO... Read More about Design and development of a high-density, high-speed 10 kV SiC MOSFET module.

EMC-oriented multi-conductor equivalent circuit cable models for spice, including transfer impedance coupling and incident field excitation (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Smartt, C., Basford, M., Greedy, S., Thomas, D., & Sumner, M. (2017). EMC-oriented multi-conductor equivalent circuit cable models for spice, including transfer impedance coupling and incident field excitation. In Proceedings of the 2017 19th International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications (1283-1287). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEAA.2017.8065507

This paper describes the development and application of sophisticated multi-conductor cable bundle models for Spice simulation. The cable models developed include frequency dependent parameters, transfer impedance coupling and incident plane wave exc... Read More about EMC-oriented multi-conductor equivalent circuit cable models for spice, including transfer impedance coupling and incident field excitation.

A new analysis for finding the optimum power rating of low voltage distribution power electronics based on statistics and probabilities (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Ganjavi, A., Christopher, E., Johnson, C. M., & Clare, J. C. (2017). A new analysis for finding the optimum power rating of low voltage distribution power electronics based on statistics and probabilities.

The continuing trend toward heavier load and high penetration of Distribution Generation (DG) units in low voltage rural distribution feeders requires power electronic-based solution alternatives for voltage regulation purposes. The design of power e... Read More about A new analysis for finding the optimum power rating of low voltage distribution power electronics based on statistics and probabilities.

Limits, stability and disturbance rejection analysis of voltage control loop strategies for grid forming converters in DC and AC microgrids with high penetration of constant power loads (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Navarro-Rodríguez, Á., Garcia, P., Cano, J., & Sumner, M. (2017). Limits, stability and disturbance rejection analysis of voltage control loop strategies for grid forming converters in DC and AC microgrids with high penetration of constant power loads.

This paper extensively analyzes the operation limits, system stability and disturbance rejection capability of the voltage control loops used in master-slave AC and DC Microgrids (MGs). Two different control schemes are studied analytically, simulat... Read More about Limits, stability and disturbance rejection analysis of voltage control loop strategies for grid forming converters in DC and AC microgrids with high penetration of constant power loads.

Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications.

High power density for aerospace motor drives is a key factor in the successful realization of the More Electric Aircraft (MEA) concept. An integrated system design approach offers optimization opportunities, which could lead to further improvements... Read More about Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications.

Use of optical fibres for multi-parameter monitoringin electrical AC machines (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Hind, D. M., Gerada, C., Galea, M., Borg Bartalo, J., Fabian, M., Sun, T., & Grattan, K. T. (2017). Use of optical fibres for multi-parameter monitoringin electrical AC machines.

This paper describes a new approach to multi-parameter monitoring for electrical AC machines. It is demonstrated that speed, torque and temperature can be measured using optical fibres incorporating sensors in the form of fibre Bragg gratings (FBGs)... Read More about Use of optical fibres for multi-parameter monitoringin electrical AC machines.

Using multi time-scale electro-thermal simulation approach to evaluate SiC-MOSFET power C=converter in virtual prototyping design tool (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Li, K., Evans, P., & Johnson, C. M. (in press). Using multi time-scale electro-thermal simulation approach to evaluate SiC-MOSFET power C=converter in virtual prototyping design tool.

Using virtual prototyping (VP) design tool to eval¬uate power converter electro-thermal performance can help designers to validate prototype in a quick way. However, different system time-scale requires efficient electro-thermal simulation techniques... Read More about Using multi time-scale electro-thermal simulation approach to evaluate SiC-MOSFET power C=converter in virtual prototyping design tool.

Thermal investigation on HSPM with new alloy sleeve (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, X., Li, W., Zhang, H., Gerada, C., Gerada, D., & Li, J. (2017). Thermal investigation on HSPM with new alloy sleeve. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEMS.2017.8056423

This paper presents a developed copper-iron alloy which made as the rotor sleeve in a high speed permanent magnetic machine (HSPMG), whist investigating its benefits in improve machine thermal performance. The features of the new alloy is experimenta... Read More about Thermal investigation on HSPM with new alloy sleeve.

IGBT-SiC dual fed open end winding PMSM drive (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Cox, T., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). IGBT-SiC dual fed open end winding PMSM drive.

This paper proposes a dual fed common dc link inverter Open End Winding-Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (OEW-PMSM) Drive. In order to increase the system efficiency a dual technology converter is used, with one inverter composed of standard IGBT d... Read More about IGBT-SiC dual fed open end winding PMSM drive.

A double end fault location technique for distribution systems based on fault-generated transients (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Aboshady, F., Sumner, M., & Thomas, D. W. (2017). A double end fault location technique for distribution systems based on fault-generated transients.

This paper presents a fault location technique for distribution systems. It is a two end impedance based technique that uses the fault generated transients to estimate the fault distance over a broad range of frequencies. Then, curve fitting is appli... Read More about A double end fault location technique for distribution systems based on fault-generated transients.

Ultracapacitor storage enabled global MPPT for photovoltaic central inverters (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Muller, N., Renaudineau, H., Kouro, S., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Ultracapacitor storage enabled global MPPT for photovoltaic central inverters. In 2017 IEEE 26th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE) (1046-1051). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIE.2017.8001390

In most large-scale grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) plants, central inverter configurations are used, mainly due to higher converter efficiency and lower cost per kW. However, compared to other configurations, its Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) effi... Read More about Ultracapacitor storage enabled global MPPT for photovoltaic central inverters.

Investigating the benefits and limitations of cascaded converter topologies used in modular battery systems (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Fares, A., Klumpner, C., & Sumner, M. (2017). Investigating the benefits and limitations of cascaded converter topologies used in modular battery systems. In 2017 IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE) (2123-2130). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIE.2017.8001586

The Performance of battery packs is highly affected by imbalances between the series connected cells that provide the required string voltage. A modular battery implementation based on cascaded converters can have advantages over traditional centrali... Read More about Investigating the benefits and limitations of cascaded converter topologies used in modular battery systems.

Being a member of an energy community: Assessing the financial benefits for end-users and management authority (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Panagiotou, K., Klumpner, C., & Sumner, M. (2017). Being a member of an energy community: Assessing the financial benefits for end-users and management authority. In 2017 IEEE 26th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE) (957-963). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIE.2017.8001375

Since 2011, in the context of sustainable development, UK government has been encouraging individuals to work as groups, and now, more than 5,000 community led projects are sprouted across the country, since more than 50% of the UK citizens had expre... Read More about Being a member of an energy community: Assessing the financial benefits for end-users and management authority.

A flow-induced structure-based kinetic energy harvester (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, G., Lin, Y., & Klumpner, C. (2017). A flow-induced structure-based kinetic energy harvester.

In this paper, a strategy utilizing a pair of cylinders which are put on the both sides of the cantilever beam and perpendicular to the water flow direction to harvest the energy is demonstrated. The novel flow induced structure based energy harveste... Read More about A flow-induced structure-based kinetic energy harvester.

Holistic electrical machine optimization for system integration (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Gerada, D., Golovanov, D., Xu, Z., Papini, L., Degano, M., Zhang, H., & Gerada, C. (2017). Holistic electrical machine optimization for system integration. In 2017 IEEE 3rd International Future Energy Electronics Conference and ECCE Asia (IFEEC 2017 - ECCE Asia) (980-985). https://doi.org/10.1109/IFEEC.2017.7992174

The power density of electrical machines required for transport applications has become a critical aspect and target of optimization. This paper looks at the development aspects of a multi-domain tool to aid for system-level optimization of electrica... Read More about Holistic electrical machine optimization for system integration.

Quasi Z-source NPC inverter for PV application (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Effah, F. B., Wheeler, P., Watson, A. J., & Clare, J. C. (2017). Quasi Z-source NPC inverter for PV application. In Proceedings of 2017 IEEE PES PowerAfrica (153-158). https://doi.org/10.1109/PowerAfrica.2017.7991215

This paper presents the operating principles and modified space vector modulation strategy for a three-phase quasi Z-source neutral point clamped inverter for solar photovoltaic applications. This topology combines the advantages of the neutral point... Read More about Quasi Z-source NPC inverter for PV application.