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Nonlinear Signal-Correction Observer and Application to UAV Navigation (2018)
Journal Article
Wang, X., & Wang, W. (2019). Nonlinear Signal-Correction Observer and Application to UAV Navigation. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(6), 4600-4607. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2860540

© 2018 IEEE. In this paper, a nonlinear signal-correction observer (NSCO) is presented for signals correction and estimation, which not only can reject the position measurement error, but also the unknown velocity can be estimated, in spite of the ex... Read More about Nonlinear Signal-Correction Observer and Application to UAV Navigation.

A Leakage-Inductance-Tolerant Commutation Strategy for Isolated AC/AC Converters (2018)
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Nasir, U., Costabeber, A., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. (2019). A Leakage-Inductance-Tolerant Commutation Strategy for Isolated AC/AC Converters. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 7(1), 467-479. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2018.2861326

© 2013 IEEE. This paper proposes a generalized commutation strategy suitable for matrix-based isolated ac/ac conversion stages in solid-state transformers for use whenever there is nonnegligible leakage inductance in the isolation transformer. The st... Read More about A Leakage-Inductance-Tolerant Commutation Strategy for Isolated AC/AC Converters.

A DC-DC boost converter with a wide input range and high voltage gain for fuel cell vehicles (2018)
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Zhang, Y., Liu, H., Li, J., Sumner, M., & Xia, C. (2018). A DC-DC boost converter with a wide input range and high voltage gain for fuel cell vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(5), 4100-4111. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2018.2858443

In fuel cell vehicles, the output voltage of the fuel cell source is typically much lower than the voltage required by the DC bus and also this output voltage drops significantly as the output current increases. In order to match the output voltage o... Read More about A DC-DC boost converter with a wide input range and high voltage gain for fuel cell vehicles.

Response to Discussion of “A modular speed-drooped system for high reliability integrated modular motor drives” (2018)
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Galassini, A., Costabeber, A., Degano, M., Gerada, C., Buticchi, G., & Barater, D. (2018). Response to Discussion of “A modular speed-drooped system for high reliability integrated modular motor drives”. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 54(5), 4994-4995. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2018.2858191

Influence of an inverter based DG on a double-ended fault location scheme (2018)
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Jahangar, H., Thomas, D. W., Sumner, M., & Rose, C. J. (2018). Influence of an inverter based DG on a double-ended fault location scheme. Journal of Engineering, 2018(15), 1078–1083. https://doi.org/10.1049/joe.2018.0261

This paper describes the influence of Distributed Generation (DG) on a double ended fault location based on measuring the high frequency fault transients. The additional non-fundamental frequency current components from DG will influence the accuracy... Read More about Influence of an inverter based DG on a double-ended fault location scheme.

Matrix converter open circuit fault behavior analysis and diagnosis with a model predictive control strategy (2018)
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Zhang, J., Dan, H., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Matrix converter open circuit fault behavior analysis and diagnosis with a model predictive control strategy. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 6(4), 1831-1839. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2018.2856460

A novel fast and reliable open circuit fault diagnosis strategy for a Matrix Converter with a Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control strategy is proposed in this paper. Current sensors are located ahead of the clamp circuit to measure the output... Read More about Matrix converter open circuit fault behavior analysis and diagnosis with a model predictive control strategy.

Performance Improvement of Bearingless Multisector PMSM With Optimal Robust Position Control (2018)
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Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Performance Improvement of Bearingless Multisector PMSM With Optimal Robust Position Control. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(4), 3575-3585. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2018.2853038

© 2018 IEEE. Bearingless machines are relatively new devices that consent to suspend and spin the rotor at the same time. They commonly rely on two independent sets of three-phase windings to achieve a decoupled torque and suspension force control. I... Read More about Performance Improvement of Bearingless Multisector PMSM With Optimal Robust Position Control.

Hybrid switched-capacitor/switched-quasi-Z-source bidirectional DC-DC converter with wide-voltage-gain range for hybrid energy sources EVs (2018)
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Zhang, Y., Liu, Q., Gao, Y., Li, J., & Sumner, M. (2019). Hybrid switched-capacitor/switched-quasi-Z-source bidirectional DC-DC converter with wide-voltage-gain range for hybrid energy sources EVs. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(4), 2680-2690. doi:10.1109/tie.2018.2850020

In this paper, a hybrid switched-capacitor/ switched-quasi-Z-source bidirectional dc-dc converter is proposed for electric vehicles (EVs) with hybrid energy sources, which has a wide voltage gain range in the bidirectional energy flows. Compared with... Read More about Hybrid switched-capacitor/switched-quasi-Z-source bidirectional DC-DC converter with wide-voltage-gain range for hybrid energy sources EVs.

An accurate self-commissioning technique for matrix converters applied to sensorless control of synchronous reluctance motor drives (2018)
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Stella, F., Yousefi-Talouki, A., Odhano, S., Pellegrino, G., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). An accurate self-commissioning technique for matrix converters applied to sensorless control of synchronous reluctance motor drives. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, doi:10.1109/jestpe.2018.2851142. ISSN 2168-6785

The compensation of converters’ nonlinear voltage error is crucial in encoder-less control of ac motor drives. In this paper, a new self-commissioning and compensation method is proposed for matrix converters (MC). Similar to what done in the past fo... Read More about An accurate self-commissioning technique for matrix converters applied to sensorless control of synchronous reluctance motor drives.

Current fed multipulse rectifier approach for unidirectional HVDC and MVDC applications (2018)
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Lambert, G., Vieira Soares, M., Wheeler, P., Lobo Heldwein, M., & Romulo de Novaes, Y. (in press). Current fed multipulse rectifier approach for unidirectional HVDC and MVDC applications. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2018.2849927

Even though multipulse rectifiers are a long established and well-known technology, still their behavior is not fully described in the literature when they are fed by three-phase balanced sinusoidal currents sources. To address the aforementioned gap... Read More about Current fed multipulse rectifier approach for unidirectional HVDC and MVDC applications.

A low-frequency dual-band operational microphone mimicking the hearing property of Ormia Ochracea (2018)
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Zhang, Y., Bauer, R., Jackson, J. C., Whitmer, W. M., Windmill, J. F. C., & Uttamchandani, D. (2018). A low-frequency dual-band operational microphone mimicking the hearing property of Ormia Ochracea. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 27(4), 667-676. https://doi.org/10.1109/jmems.2018.2845680

This paper introduces a directional MEMS microphone designed for hearing aid applications appropriate to low-frequency hearing impairment, inspired by the hearing mechanism of a fly, the female Ormia ochracea. It uses both piezoelectric and capacitiv... Read More about A low-frequency dual-band operational microphone mimicking the hearing property of Ormia Ochracea.

An independently controlled energy storage to support short term frequency fluctuations in weak electrical grids (2018)
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Jayamaha, P. C., Costabeber, A., Williams, A., & Sumner, M. (2018). An independently controlled energy storage to support short term frequency fluctuations in weak electrical grids. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, 103, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2018.05.023

This paper proposes the use of Energy Storage (ES) to support frequency fluctuations in weak grids powered by low-power synchronous generators (SGs). Traditionally, large synchronous generators rely on high inertia and governor control to guarantee t... Read More about An independently controlled energy storage to support short term frequency fluctuations in weak electrical grids.

Eccentric reluctance and permanent magnets synchronous machines comparison (2018)
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Mahmoud, H., Bianchi, N., Degano, M., Al-Ani, M., & Gerada, C. (2018). Eccentric reluctance and permanent magnets synchronous machines comparison. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 54(6), 5760-5771. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2018.2848278

This paper deals with a comparative study between reluctance (REL), permanent magnet assisted reluctance (PMAREL), and surface mounted permanent magnet synchronous machines with rotor eccentricity. Static, dynamic, and combined eccentricity cases are... Read More about Eccentric reluctance and permanent magnets synchronous machines comparison.

Predictive frequency-based sequence estimator for control of grid-tied converters under highly distorted conditions (2018)
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Blanco, C., Garcia, P., Navarro-Rodríguez, Á., & Sumner, M. (2018). Predictive frequency-based sequence estimator for control of grid-tied converters under highly distorted conditions. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 54(5), 5306-5317. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2018.2846552

This paper proposes a novel frequency-based predictive sequence estimator that allows for the isolation of voltages and currents harmonic components needed for the control of grid-tied converters. The proposed method relays on an enhanced Sliding Goe... Read More about Predictive frequency-based sequence estimator for control of grid-tied converters under highly distorted conditions.

MMC front-end for klystron modulators: an augmented modulation scheme for arm balancing (2018)
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Jankovic, M., Costabeber, A., Watson, A. J., Clare, J. C., & Aguglia, D. (2018). MMC front-end for klystron modulators: an augmented modulation scheme for arm balancing. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 46(10), 3325-3333. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2018.2837619

This paper discusses the control of a Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) used as a grid-interface for the klystron modulators in the Compact Linear Collider (CLIC). The converter has a DC side load which takes short-duration power pulses, causing hig... Read More about MMC front-end for klystron modulators: an augmented modulation scheme for arm balancing.

TEM tomography of pores with application to computational nanoscale flows in nanoporous silicon nitride (NPN) (2018)
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Madejski, G., Lucas, K., Pascut, F. C., Webb, K. F., & McGrath, J. L. (2018). TEM tomography of pores with application to computational nanoscale flows in nanoporous silicon nitride (NPN). Membranes, 8(2), Article 26. https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes8020026

Silicon nanomembrane technologies (NPN, pnc-Si, and others) have been used commercially as electron microscopy (EM) substrates, and as filters with nanometer-resolution size cut-offs. Combined with EM, these materials provide a platform for catching... Read More about TEM tomography of pores with application to computational nanoscale flows in nanoporous silicon nitride (NPN).

SiC MOSFET device parameter spread and ruggedness of parallel multichip structures (2018)
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Castellazzi, A., Fayyaz, A., & Kraus, R. (2018). SiC MOSFET device parameter spread and ruggedness of parallel multichip structures. Materials Science Forum, 924, (811-817). doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.924.811. ISSN 0255-5476

This paper presents a preliminary study of the impact of device electro-thermal parameter spread and temperature variation on the robustness of SiC MOSFET parallel multi-chip power switch architectures. Reference is made to 1200 V – 80 mΩ rated comme... Read More about SiC MOSFET device parameter spread and ruggedness of parallel multichip structures.

Output feedback control of flow separation over an aerofoil using plasma actuators (2018)
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Broglia, R., Choi, K., Houston, P., Pasquale, L., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Output feedback control of flow separation over an aerofoil using plasma actuators. International Journal of Numerical Analysis and Modeling, 15(6),

We address the problem of controlling the unsteady flow separation over an aerofoil, using plasma actuators. Despite the complexity of the dynamics of interest, we show how the problem of controlling flow separation can be formulated as a simple set... Read More about Output feedback control of flow separation over an aerofoil using plasma actuators.

Direct predictive current-error vector control for a direct matrix converter (2018)
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Vijayagopal, M., Silva, C. A., Empringham, L., & De Lillo, L. (2019). Direct predictive current-error vector control for a direct matrix converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(2), 1925-1935. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2018.2833495

This paper proposes a novel control strategy for matrix converters which is coined “Direct Predictive Current-error Vector Control”. The proposed control method retains the advantageous features of both a modulation scheme and of a predictive based c... Read More about Direct predictive current-error vector control for a direct matrix converter.

Electrical power generation in aircraft: review, challenges and opportunities (2018)
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Madonna, V., Giangrande, P., & Galea, M. (2018). Electrical power generation in aircraft: review, challenges and opportunities. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 4(3), 646-659. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2018.2834142

The constant growth of air traffic, the demand for performance optimization and the need for decreasing both operating and maintenance costs have encouraged the aircraft industry to move towards more electric solutions. As a result of this trend, ele... Read More about Electrical power generation in aircraft: review, challenges and opportunities.