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Geometry optimization and characterization of three-phase medium frequency transformer for 10kVA isolated DC-DC converter (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Lee, Y., Vakil, G., Watson, A. J., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Geometry optimization and characterization of three-phase medium frequency transformer for 10kVA isolated DC-DC converter. In 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (511-518). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8095826

Three-phase Dual Active Bridge converter is advisable for the High-power DC-DC conversion system. In the ac link, galvanically isolated transformer operated at a medium frequency range provides stepping up or down of the secondary bridge voltage.... Read More about Geometry optimization and characterization of three-phase medium frequency transformer for 10kVA isolated DC-DC converter.

Predictive frequency-based sequence estimator for control of grid-tied converters under highly distorted conditions (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Garcia, P., Blanco, C., Navarro-Rodríguez, Á., & Sumner, M. (2017). Predictive frequency-based sequence estimator for control of grid-tied converters under highly distorted conditions. In 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (2940-2947). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096542

This paper proposes a novel frequency-based predictive sequence extractor that allows to isolate the harmonic components of both voltages and currents needed for the control of grid-tied converters. The proposed method is based on a modification of t... Read More about Predictive frequency-based sequence estimator for control of grid-tied converters under highly distorted conditions.

Experimental setup of continuous ultrasonic monitoring for corrosion assessment (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Suchato, N., Kalashnikov, A., Light, R., & Sharples, S. (in press). Experimental setup of continuous ultrasonic monitoring for corrosion assessment.

The paper is devoted to the ultrasonic monitoring of accelerated corrosion. In order to achieve non-uniform corrosion (high surface roughness), passivation was applied to the corroding surface. A dedicated electronic multiplexed four channel front en... Read More about Experimental setup of continuous ultrasonic monitoring for corrosion assessment.

A system level comparison of drive topologies for high speed electrical machines (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Savi, F., Barater, D., Di Nardo, M., Degano, M., & Gerada, C. (2017). A system level comparison of drive topologies for high speed electrical machines.

This paper presents a comprehensive comparative study among five different converter topologies all designed to drive a 8.5kW-120krpm surface permanent magnet synchronous machine. The study aims at comparing the considered systems in terms of convert... Read More about A system level comparison of drive topologies for high speed electrical machines.

A review of predictive control techniques for matrix converter applications (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Rodriguez, J., & Wu, B. (2017). A review of predictive control techniques for matrix converter applications.

Predictive control has recently emerged as a promising alternative to more traditional methods for the control and modulation of power converters. This paper presents an overview of predictive control techniques applied to matrix converters. The pape... Read More about A review of predictive control techniques for matrix converter applications.

A study on probability of distribution loads based on expectation maximization algorithm (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Ganjavi, A., Christopher, E., Johnson, C. M., & Clare, J. (2017). A study on probability of distribution loads based on expectation maximization algorithm. In IEEE Power and Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference, ISGT 2017 (1-5). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGT.2017.8086037

In a distribution power network, the load model has no certain pattern or predicted behaviour due to large range of data and changes in energy consumption for end-user consumers. Thus, a powerful analysis based on probabilistic structure is required.... Read More about A study on probability of distribution loads based on expectation maximization algorithm.

Modulated model predictive current control of an indirect matrix converter with active damping (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Di, Z., Rivera, M., Dan, H., Tarisciotti, L., Zhang, K., Xu, D., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Modulated model predictive current control of an indirect matrix converter with active damping.

A modulated model predictive control (M²PC) scheme for an indirect matrix converter is proposed in this paper, including an active damping method to mitigate the input filter resonance. The control strategy allows the instantaneous power control and... Read More about Modulated model predictive current control of an indirect matrix converter with active damping.

Indirect model predictive current control techniques for a direct matrix converter (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Nasir, U., Tarisciotti, L., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Indirect model predictive current control techniques for a direct matrix converter.

The direct matrix converter has twenty-seven 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 orde... Read More about Indirect model predictive current control techniques for a direct matrix converter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.