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An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system (2023)
Journal Article
Dik, A., Kutlu, C., Omer, S., Boukhanouf, R., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2023). An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system. Energy and Buildings, 294, Article 113261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113261

The demand for electricity has been increasing worldwide and it is predicted that this trend will be particularly reinforced in developing countries by the gradual electrification of the transport sector and heat generation in buildings. The energy... Read More about An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system.

Methodologies for the Synthesis of Reliable MEA Electrical Power System Architectures (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Recalde, A., Bozhko, S., & Atkin, J. (2021). Methodologies for the Synthesis of Reliable MEA Electrical Power System Architectures.

This paper reviews the main optimization approaches and design frameworks found in the literature for the synthesis of power system architectures for More Electric Aircraft (MEA). System- and network- engineering are the main interdisciplinary fields... Read More about Methodologies for the Synthesis of Reliable MEA Electrical Power System Architectures.

Z-domain modeling of peak current mode control for full-bridge DC-DC buck converters (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Huang, Q., Zhang, B., Chen, D., & Guan, Q. (2021). Z-domain modeling of peak current mode control for full-bridge DC-DC buck converters. Journal of Power Electronics, 21(1), 27–37. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43236-020-00157-w

Traditional local-averaged state-space modeling for peak current mode (PCM) controls fails to explain the subharmonic oscillation phenomenon when the spectrum is higher than half of the switching frequency. To address this problem, this paper present... Read More about Z-domain modeling of peak current mode control for full-bridge DC-DC buck converters.

A Model-Data-Hybrid-Driven Diagnosis Method for Open-Switch Faults in Power Converters (2020)
Journal Article
Li, Z., Gao, Y., Zhang, X., Wang, B., & Ma, H. (2020). A Model-Data-Hybrid-Driven Diagnosis Method for Open-Switch Faults in Power Converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 36(5), 4965-4970. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2020.3026176

To combine the advantages of both model-driven and data-driven methods, this article proposes a model-data-hybrid-driven method to diagnose open-switch faults in power converters. This idea is based on the explicit analytical model of converters and... Read More about A Model-Data-Hybrid-Driven Diagnosis Method for Open-Switch Faults in Power Converters.

Neural Network Based Model Predictive Controllers for Modular Multilevel Converters (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, S., Dragicevic, T., Gao, Y., & Teodorescu, R. (2021). Neural Network Based Model Predictive Controllers for Modular Multilevel Converters. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 36(2), 1562-1571. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2020.3021022

Modular multilevel converter (MMC) has attracted much attention for years due to its good performance in harmonics reduction and efficiency improvement. Model predictive control (MPC) based controllers are widely adopted for MMC because the control d... Read More about Neural Network Based Model Predictive Controllers for Modular Multilevel Converters.

A 3D-space vector modulation-based sensorless speed control of a fault-tolerant PMSMs fed by 27-level inverter (2020)
Journal Article
Saleh, K., & Sumner, M. (2020). A 3D-space vector modulation-based sensorless speed control of a fault-tolerant PMSMs fed by 27-level inverter. International Journal of Electronics, 108(5), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207217.2020.1793415

This paper exhibits a novel technique to obtain a sensorless control of a permanent magnet synchronous motor post an open-circuit fault condition to achieve a maximum reliability of the whole drive system. The contribution of this work can be express... Read More about A 3D-space vector modulation-based sensorless speed control of a fault-tolerant PMSMs fed by 27-level inverter.

Thermal Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Rocca, A. L., Khowja, M. R., Vakil, G., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2020). Thermal Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator

This paper presents a combined electromagnetic and thermal design of integrated inductor, for the application of a 45kW aircraft starter-generator. The inductor is designed at high current density by using the apporach ofarea product, followed by the... Read More about Thermal Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator.

Machine Learning based Operating Region Extension of Modular Multilevel Converters under Unbalanced Grid Faults (2020)
Journal Article
Wang, S., Dragicevic, T., Gao, Y., Chaudhary, S. K., & Teodorescu, R. (2020). Machine Learning based Operating Region Extension of Modular Multilevel Converters under Unbalanced Grid Faults. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(5), 4554-4560. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2020.2982109

The capacitor voltage ripples of the modular multilevel converter (MMC) are increased under unbalanced grid fault conditions. Since high capacitor voltage ripples deteriorate their lifetimes and may even cause tripping of the MMC system, it is import... Read More about Machine Learning based Operating Region Extension of Modular Multilevel Converters under Unbalanced Grid Faults.

Power Sharing Control of Islanded AC Microgrid Considering Droop Control and Virtual Impedance (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Villalon, A., Munoz, C., Aliaga, R., Munoz, J., Rivera, M., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Power Sharing Control of Islanded AC Microgrid Considering Droop Control and Virtual Impedance. In Proceedings: 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) (1139-1144). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT45562.2020.9067231

Microgrids appear as the key part of the future power systems that include distributed generators, renewable energy, and energy storage. In this paper a decentralized power sharing control scheme that includes droop control with virtual impedances wi... Read More about Power Sharing Control of Islanded AC Microgrid Considering Droop Control and Virtual Impedance.

Active and Reactive Power Control based on Predictive Voltage Control in a Six-Phase Generation System using Modular Matrix Converters (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Toledo, S., Ayala, M., Maqueda, E., Gregor, R., Renault, A., Rivera, M., …Wheeler, P. (2020). Active and Reactive Power Control based on Predictive Voltage Control in a Six-Phase Generation System using Modular Matrix Converters. In Proceedings: 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) (1059-1065). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT45562.2020.9067285

Renewable energy generation systems under distributed generation frame emerges as a plausible solution for nowadays growing world energy demands. In this context multiphase wind generation systems are a feasible option that consist of renewable AC so... Read More about Active and Reactive Power Control based on Predictive Voltage Control in a Six-Phase Generation System using Modular Matrix Converters.

Potential of using visual imagery to revolutionise measurement of emotional health (2020)
Journal Article
Herring, A. M. R., Craven, M. P., Mughal, F., Rawsthorne, M., Rees, K., Walker, L., & Wolpert, M. (2020). Potential of using visual imagery to revolutionise measurement of emotional health. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 105(7), 690-693. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2019-317758

Appropriate measurement of emotional health by all those working with children and young people is an increasing focus for professional practice. Most of the tools used for assessment or self-assessment of emotional health were designed in the mid-20... Read More about Potential of using visual imagery to revolutionise measurement of emotional health.

Electric drive systems with long feeder cables (2020)
Journal Article
Xie, P., Vakil, G., & Gerada, C. (2020). Electric drive systems with long feeder cables. IET Electric Power Applications, 14(1), 16-30. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2018.5507

Electric drive systems with long feeder cables connecting inverter and machine are used for oil exploration, mining, remote operated vehicles, industrial, and aerospace applications. Though this topology has the advantage of providing a better operat... Read More about Electric drive systems with long feeder cables.

The Rebirth of the Current Source Inverter: Advantages for Aerospace Motor Design (2019)
Journal Article
Madonna, V., Migliazza, G., Giangrande, P., Lorenzani, E., Buticchi, G., & Galea, M. (2019). The Rebirth of the Current Source Inverter: Advantages for Aerospace Motor Design. IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, 13(4), 65-76. https://doi.org/10.1109/MIE.2019.2936319

© 2007-2011 IEEE. It is well known and widely accepted that the voltage source inverter (VSI) now dominates the world of electrical drives. Its success is probably due to its simplicity, high efficiency, and the widespread availability of VSs. This p... Read More about The Rebirth of the Current Source Inverter: Advantages for Aerospace Motor Design.

Quantitative phase and polarization imaging through an optical fiber applied to detection of early esophageal tumorigenesis (2019)
Journal Article
Gordon, G. S. D., Joseph, J., Alcolea, M. P., Sawyer, T., Williams, C., Fitzpatrick, C. R. M., …Bohndiek, S. E. (2019). Quantitative phase and polarization imaging through an optical fiber applied to detection of early esophageal tumorigenesis. Journal of Biomedical Optics, 24(12), Article 126004. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.24.12.126004

© The Authors. Published by SPIE under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Unported License. Distribution or reproduction of this work in whole or in part requires full attribution of the original publication, including its DOI. Phase and polarization... Read More about Quantitative phase and polarization imaging through an optical fiber applied to detection of early esophageal tumorigenesis.

The potential of exploiting non-symmetric structures in electrical machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Nuzzo, S., Marfoli, A., Papini, L., Bolognesi, P., Gerada, C., & Galea, M. (2019). The potential of exploiting non-symmetric structures in electrical machines. In IECON 2019 Proceedings - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (1393-1398). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2019.8927001

Typically, electrical machines feature rotor and stator winding configurations and core structures which comply with both simplicity and cost requirements. Such constraints limit the design search space and degrees of freedom, thus leading to exploit... Read More about The potential of exploiting non-symmetric structures in electrical machines.

Multi-modular scalable DC-AC power converter for current injection to the grid based on predictive voltage control (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Toledo, S., Rivera, M., Maqueda, E., Ayala, M., Pacher, J., Romero, C., …Wheeler, P. (2019). Multi-modular scalable DC-AC power converter for current injection to the grid based on predictive voltage control

Increasing world electrical energy demand make necessary to develop new efficient and reliable schemes for power injection to the existing grid under distributed generation frames. In this work a novel DC-AC control scheme is proposed, which is based... Read More about Multi-modular scalable DC-AC power converter for current injection to the grid based on predictive voltage control.

An Improved Control Strategy for Switched Reluctance Generator System in More Electric Aircraft (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Velmurugan, G., YEOH, S. S., Yang, T., & Bozhko, S. (2019). An Improved Control Strategy for Switched Reluctance Generator System in More Electric Aircraft

Switched Reluctance Machines (SRM) has emerged as an important possible technology for usage in More Electric Aircraft (MEA) in particular as a starter/generator. As a starter/generator, the SRM operates as a generator as well as a motor (starter). T... Read More about An Improved Control Strategy for Switched Reluctance Generator System in More Electric Aircraft.

Reliability Analysis of aircraft starter generator drive converter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Harikumaran, J., Buticchi, G., Galea, M., Costabeber, A., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Reliability Analysis of aircraft starter generator drive converter. In 2019 IEEE 15th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference and 5th IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference (COBEP SPEC)

Under the more electric aircraft (MEA) theme, many aircraft systems are being electrified. In a previous research work, an electric starter generator system for aircrafts was implemented. This paper presents the reliability of the drive converter-a 3... Read More about Reliability Analysis of aircraft starter generator drive converter.

Modulated Model Predictive Current Control for PMSM Operating With Three-level NPC Inverter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Wang, Q., Rivera, M., Riveros, J. A., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Modulated Model Predictive Current Control for PMSM Operating With Three-level NPC Inverter

In finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) strategy only one basic voltage vector is to be selected in per periodic time, which causes big current ripple as well as the torque ripple of permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). To solv... Read More about Modulated Model Predictive Current Control for PMSM Operating With Three-level NPC Inverter.