Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (189)

Design of low inductance switching power cell for GaN HEMT based inverter (2017)
Journal Article
Gurpinar, E., Iannuzzo, F., Yang, Y., Castellazzi, A., & Blaabjerg, F. (in press). Design of low inductance switching power cell for GaN HEMT based inverter. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2777417

In this paper, an ultra-low inductance power cell is designed for a three-Level Active Neutral Point Clamped (3LANPC) based on 650 V gallium nitride (GaN) HEMT devices. The 3L-ANPC topology with GaN HEMT devices and the selected modulation scheme sui... Read More about Design of low inductance switching power cell for GaN HEMT based inverter.

Adaptive power flow control for reducing peak demand and maximizing renewable energy usage (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Pholboon, S., Sumner, M., & Kounnos, P. (in press). Adaptive power flow control for reducing peak demand and maximizing renewable energy usage.

The increase in penetration of renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind, and high peak load demand can cause grid network security issues. The incorporation of demand side management and energy storage devices can provide a solution to these p... Read More about Adaptive power flow control for reducing peak demand and maximizing renewable energy usage.

Sensorless control of matrix converter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Yousefi-Talouki, A., Stella, F., Odhano, S., De Lillo, L., Trentin, A., Pellegrino, G., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). Sensorless control of matrix converter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives.

This paper presents a sensorless control technique based on direct flux vector control (DFVC) method for synchronous reluctance (SyR) motor drives fed by a three-phase to three-phase matrix converter (MC). Rotor position is estimated based on active... Read More about Sensorless control of matrix converter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives.

Indirect predictive control strategy with mitigation of input filter resonances for a direct matrix converter (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Di, Z., Zhang, J., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Indirect predictive control strategy with mitigation of input filter resonances for a direct matrix converter.

In this paper an indirect model predictive current control strategy is proposed. The proposed method simplifies the computational cost while avoiding the use of weighting factors. Weighting factors are an issue for model predictive control in a direc... Read More about Indirect predictive control strategy with mitigation of input filter resonances for a direct matrix converter.

Indirect predictive control techniques for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Toleda, S., Tariscotti, L., Wheeler, P., & Verne, S. (in press). Indirect predictive control techniques for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency.

The direct matrix converter (DMC) has a large number of available switching states, wherewith, the implementa¬tion of predictive control techniques requires high computational resources. In addition, the simultaneous selection of weighting factors fo... Read More about Indirect predictive control techniques for a matrix converter operating at fixed switching frequency.

Robust control of flow separation over a pitching aerofoil using plasma actuators (2017)
Journal Article
Pasquale, L., Broglia, R., Choi, K., Durante, D., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). Robust control of flow separation over a pitching aerofoil using plasma actuators. IFAC papers online, 50(1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2017.08.1000

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 outp... Read More about Robust control of flow separation over a pitching aerofoil using plasma actuators.

Numerical simulation of electromagnetic coupling in explicitly meshed wiring looms and bundles (2017)
Journal Article
Meng, X., Sewell, P., Vukovic, A., Zhang, Z., Benson, T. M., Jones, C., …South, G. (2018). Numerical simulation of electromagnetic coupling in explicitly meshed wiring looms and bundles. IET Science, Measurements and Technology, 12(2), 176-181. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-smt.2017.0359

In this paper, the Unstructured Transmission Line Modelling (UTLM) method based on a tetrahedral mesh is applied to model the electromagnetic coupling into wire looms and bundles with multiple cores that are typical of an aircraft system, when they a... Read More about Numerical simulation of electromagnetic coupling in explicitly meshed wiring looms and bundles.

Axial eccentric SynRel and SPM motors analytical models validation using 3D finite element (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Mahmoud, H., Al-Timimy, A., Degano, M., Di Nardo, M., Bianchi, N., & Gerada, C. (2017). Axial eccentric SynRel and SPM motors analytical models validation using 3D finite element. In Proceedings of the 2017 - IEEE 11th International Symposium on Diagnostics for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Drives, SDEMPED 2017 (38-44). https://doi.org/10.1109/DEMPED.2017.8062331

This paper deals with the uniform and non-uniform axial eccentricity analyses of the surface mounted permanent magnet and synchronous reluctance machines. The analyses are carried out using an analytical model for each considered machine. Being the a... Read More about Axial eccentric SynRel and SPM motors analytical models validation using 3D finite element.

Control and grid integration of MW-range wind and solar energy conversion systems (2017)
Journal Article
Cardenas, R., Perez, M., & Clare, J. C. (2017). Control and grid integration of MW-range wind and solar energy conversion systems. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 64(11), 8786-8789. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2017.2745759

The papers in this special section focus on control and power grid integration of MW-range wind and solar energy conversion systems. Globally, the energy provided by intermittent sources has been steadily increasing. For instance, the electrical ener... Read More about Control and grid integration of MW-range wind and solar energy conversion systems.

Evaluation of isolated DC/DC converter topologies for future HVDC aerospace microgrids (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Linglin, C., Walker, A., & Galea, M. (2017). Evaluation of isolated DC/DC converter topologies for future HVDC aerospace microgrids. In ECCE 2017: IEEE Conversion Congress & Expo (2238-2245). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096437

High performance power conversion equipment is currently gaining an increasing interest for aircraft applications. In particular, isolated bidirectional DC/DC converters are often proposed for modern HVDC aircraft distribution systems. For such reaso... Read More about Evaluation of isolated DC/DC converter topologies for future HVDC aerospace microgrids.

Comparative study and optimal design of alternative PM configuration transverse flux linear machine (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Zhu, S., Cox, T., Gerada, C., & Xu, Z. (in press). Comparative study and optimal design of alternative PM configuration transverse flux linear machine.

This paper presents the comparative study and optimal design of a transverse flux linear machine with different PM configurations, viz. surface-mounted and consequent-pole, in which the consequent-pole version is firstly proposed. Firstly, the effect... Read More about Comparative study and optimal design of alternative PM configuration transverse flux linear machine.

A modulated model predictive control scheme for the brushless doubly-fed induction machine (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Li, X., Peng, T., Dan, H., Zhang, G., Tang, W., & Wheeler, P. (2017). A modulated model predictive control scheme for the brushless doubly-fed induction machine. In 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (1338-1342). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8095945

This paper proposes a modulated model predictive control (MMPC) algorithm for a brushless double-fed induction machine. The Brushless Doubly-Fed Induction Machine has some important advantages over alternative solutions for brushless machine applicat... Read More about A modulated model predictive control scheme for the brushless doubly-fed induction machine.

Improving magnetic gear overload torque with cage rotor bars (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Ackay, Y., Cox, T., & Costabeber, A. (2017). Improving magnetic gear overload torque with cage rotor bars. In 2017 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS) (1-5). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEMS.2017.8056295

This paper introduces a coaxial magnetic gearbox with a new high-speed rotor configuration. The proposed configuration optimizes magnet volume and employs cage rotor bars in the high-speed rotor. The resulting proposed gear improves torque performanc... Read More about Improving magnetic gear overload torque with cage rotor bars.

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.

Modulated model predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg power supply (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Bifaretti, S., Pipolo, S., Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Tarisciotti, L., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Modulated model predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg power supply.

This paper proposes a constant switching frequency Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC), formally Modulated FCS-MPC or M2PC, for a 4-leg inverter having an Active Split DC-bus on the fourth leg. The great advantage of MPC over linear... Read More about Modulated model predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg power supply.

Distributed speed control for multi-three phase electrical motors with improved power sharing capability (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Galassini, A., Costabeber, A., Gerada, C., & Tessarolo, A. (2017). Distributed speed control for multi-three phase electrical motors with improved power sharing capability.

This paper proposes a distributed speed control with improved power sharing capability for multi-three phase synchronous machines. This control technique allows the speed to be precisely regulated during power sharing transients among different drive... Read More about Distributed speed control for multi-three phase electrical motors with improved power sharing capability.

Design optimization of a high-speed synchronous reluctance machine (2017)
Journal Article
Di Nardo, M., Lo Calzo, G., Galea, M., & Gerada, C. (2018). Design optimization of a high-speed synchronous reluctance machine. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 54(1), 233-243. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2758759

Synchronous reluctance machines, including the per¬manent magnet assisted variants are competitive motor topologies if the application requires high efficiency and a cost effective solution with a high flux weakening capability. However, increas¬ing... Read More about Design optimization of a high-speed synchronous reluctance machine.

Time-Efficient Sintering Processes to Attach Power Devices Using Nanosilver Dry Film (2017)
Journal Article
Dai, J., Li, J., Agyakwa, P., & Johnson, C. M. (2017). Time-Efficient Sintering Processes to Attach Power Devices Using Nanosilver Dry Film. Journal of Microelectronics and Electronic Packaging, 14(4), 140-149. https://doi.org/10.4071/imaps.521776

Pressure-assisted sintering processes to attach power devices using wet nanosilver pastes with time scales of minutes to a few hours have been widely reported. This paper presents our work on time-efficient sintering, using nanosilver dry film and an... Read More about Time-Efficient Sintering Processes to Attach Power Devices Using Nanosilver Dry Film.

Matrix converter open circuit fault diagnosis with asymmetric one zero SVM (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, J., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., Dan, H., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Matrix converter open circuit fault diagnosis with asymmetric one zero SVM.

An open-circuit fault detection and diagnosis strategy for a direct matrix converter is proposed in this paper. The current recirculating path during an open circuit condition is considered in detail with the aim of contributing more expert knowledge... Read More about Matrix converter open circuit fault diagnosis with asymmetric one zero SVM.

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.