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A Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter for EV Powertrain (2023)
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Tresca, G., Formentini, A., Riccio, J., Anglani, N., & Zanchetta, P. (2024). A Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter for EV Powertrain. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 60(2), 3332-3344. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2023.3337763

This paper presents a new topology for EV powertrain, called Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter, able to simultaneously implement power conversion and active battery system management. The latter feature is performed through the Reconfigura... Read More about A Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter for EV Powertrain.

Modulated Model-Predictive Integral Control Applied to a Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive (2023)
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Riccio, J., Karamanakos, P., Odhano, S., Tang, M., Di Nardo, M., Tresca, G., & Zanchetta, P. (2023). Modulated Model-Predictive Integral Control Applied to a Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 11(3), 3000-3010. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2023.3245077

This article investigates an innovative modulation technique for a predictive control applied to a synchronous reluctance motor (SyRM) drive. The new formulation of the duty cycles, in both linear and overmodulation regions, relies on the identified... Read More about Modulated Model-Predictive Integral Control Applied to a Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive.

Direct Model Predictive Control of Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives (2022)
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Riccio, J., Karamanakos, P., Odhano, S., Tang, M., Nardo, M. D., & Zanchetta, P. (2023). Direct Model Predictive Control of Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 59(1), 1054-1063. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2022.3213002

This paper investigates a finite-control set model-predictive control (FCS-MPC) algorithm to enhance the performance of a synchronous reluctance machine drive. Particular emphasis is placed on the definition of the cost function enabling a computatio... Read More about Direct Model Predictive Control of Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives.

An Adaptive Data-Driven Iterative Feedforward Tuning Approach Based on Fast Recursive Algorithm: With Application to A Linear Motor (2022)
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Fu, X., Yang, X., Zanchetta, P., Tang, M., Liu, Y., & Chen, Z. (2023). An Adaptive Data-Driven Iterative Feedforward Tuning Approach Based on Fast Recursive Algorithm: With Application to A Linear Motor. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 19(4), 6160-6169. https://doi.org/10.1109/tii.2022.3202818

The feedforward control can effectively improve the servo performance in applications with high requirements of velocity and acceleration. The iterative feedforward tuning method (IFFT) enables the possibility of both removing the need for prior know... Read More about An Adaptive Data-Driven Iterative Feedforward Tuning Approach Based on Fast Recursive Algorithm: With Application to A Linear Motor.

Analysis and Fault-Tolerant Control for Dual-Three-Phase PMSM Based on Virtual Healthy Model (2022)
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Zheng, B., Zou, J., Li, B., Tang, M., Xu, Y., & Zanchetta, P. (2022). Analysis and Fault-Tolerant Control for Dual-Three-Phase PMSM Based on Virtual Healthy Model. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 37(12), 15411-15424. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2022.3199100

Dual-three-phase permanent magnet synchronous machines (DTP-PMSMs) are famous for their fault-tolerant capability. However, the complex modeling, high copper loss, and torque ripple under postfault operation limit their further application. In this a... Read More about Analysis and Fault-Tolerant Control for Dual-Three-Phase PMSM Based on Virtual Healthy Model.

Power Electronics Converters for the Internet of Energy: A Review (2022)
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Granata, S., Di Benedetto, M., Terlizzi, C., Leuzzi, R., Bifaretti, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2022). Power Electronics Converters for the Internet of Energy: A Review. Energies, 15(7), Article 2604. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15072604

This paper presents a comprehensive review of multi-port power electronics converters used for application in AC, DC, or hybrid distribution systems in an Internet of Energy scenario. In particular, multi-port solid-state transformer (SST) topologies... Read More about Power Electronics Converters for the Internet of Energy: A Review.

Profiling the Eddy Current Losses Variations of High-Speed Permanent Magnet Machines in Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (2022)
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Huang, Z., Tang, M., Golovanov, D., Yang, T., Herring, S., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2022). Profiling the Eddy Current Losses Variations of High-Speed Permanent Magnet Machines in Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2022.3152845

High-speed permanent magnet (PM) machines have been recognized as a popular choice for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Although high-speed operation can enhance the machine power density, more rotor eddy current losses can be expected. Thos... Read More about Profiling the Eddy Current Losses Variations of High-Speed Permanent Magnet Machines in Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles.

Power flow management by active nodes: A case study in real operating conditions (2021)
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Bifaretti, S., Bonaiuto, V., Pipolo, S., Terlizzi, C., Zanchetta, P., Gallinelli, F., & Alessandroni, S. (2021). Power flow management by active nodes: A case study in real operating conditions. Energies, 14(15), Article 4519. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14154519

The role of distributor system operators is experiencing a gradual but relevant change to include enhanced ancillary and energy dispatch services needed to manage the increased power provided by intermittent distributed generations in medium voltage... Read More about Power flow management by active nodes: A case study in real operating conditions.

Modular Power Sharing Control for Bearingless Multi-Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (2021)
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Wen, Z., Di Nardo, M., Sala, G., Valente, G., Marfoli, A., Degano, M., …Gerada, C. (2022). Modular Power Sharing Control for Bearingless Multi-Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69(7), 6600-6610. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2021.3097610

This paper proposes a modular approach to the power sharing control of permanent magnet synchronous bearingless machine. The selected machine topology features a winding layout with phases distributed into non-overlapping three phase groups, a soluti... Read More about Modular Power Sharing Control for Bearingless Multi-Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine.

Power-Sharing Control in Bearingless Multi-Sector and Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines (2020)
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Sala, G., Valente, G., Nardo, M. D., Degano, M., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2021). Power-Sharing Control in Bearingless Multi-Sector and Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(10), 9070-9080. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2020.3026273

This paper deals with the power-sharing control of bearingless multi-sector and multi-three-phase permanent magnet machines. The proposed control strategy allows to distribute the power flows among the three-phase inverters supplying the machine duri... Read More about Power-Sharing Control in Bearingless Multi-Sector and Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines.

Frequency-Domain Data-Driven Adaptive Iterative Learning Control Approach: With Application to Wafer Stage (2020)
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Fu, X., Yang, X., Zanchetta, P., Liu, Y., Ding, C., Tang, M., & Chen, Z. (2021). Frequency-Domain Data-Driven Adaptive Iterative Learning Control Approach: With Application to Wafer Stage. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(10), 9309-9318. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2020.3022503

The feedforward control is becoming increasingly important in ultra-precision stages. However, the conventional model-based methods cannot achieve expected performance in new-generation stages since it is hard to obtain the accurate plant model due t... Read More about Frequency-Domain Data-Driven Adaptive Iterative Learning Control Approach: With Application to Wafer Stage.

Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer (2020)
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Tang, M., Odhano, S., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 56(4), 3790-3798. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2020.2989681

A lad-used servo permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) has been accidentally damaged due to overcurrent. On one hand, the mechanical damage in the end bearing and break part generates acoustic noise even when rotating the shaft by hand. On the ot... Read More about Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer.

Electric Drive Based on an Open-End Winding Surface PM Synchronous Machine with a Floating Capacitor Bridge (2020)
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Amerise, A., Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Mengoni, M., Zarri, L., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Electric Drive Based on an Open-End Winding Surface PM Synchronous Machine with a Floating Capacitor Bridge. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 56(3), 2709-2718. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2020.2977596

A speed control scheme is presented for a 3-phase surface permanent magnet synchronous machine with an openend stator winding fed by a three-phase inverter and a floating bridge inverter. The latter is used to compensate for the reactive power of the... Read More about Electric Drive Based on an Open-End Winding Surface PM Synchronous Machine with a Floating Capacitor Bridge.

A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids (2019)
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Tang, M., Bifaretti, S., Pipolo, S., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 8(2), 1870-1879. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2019.2941835

The synchronization between the power grid and distributed power sources is a crucial issue in the concept of smart grids. For tracking the real-time frequency and phase of three-phase grids, phase-locked loop (PLL) technology is commonly used. Many... Read More about A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids.

Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation (2019)
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Leuzzi, R., Monopoli, V. G., Rovere, L., Cupertino, F., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(6), 6018-6025. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2019.2929013

© 1972-2012 IEEE. The use of fast wide-bandgap devices in high-speed electrical drives with steep pulsewidth modulation voltage waveforms is the main cause of increased stress on the electric machine insulation system and consequently, of reduced rel... Read More about Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation.

Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations (2019)
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Müller, N., Kouro, S., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., Bittner, G., & Girardi, F. (2019). Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations. Energies, 12(9), Article 1812. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12091812

This paper presents an analyses of an Energy Storage System (ESS) for grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) systems, in order to harness the energy usually lost due to PV array oversizing. A real case of annual PV power generation analysis is presented to illu... Read More about Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations.

Torque Ripple Reduction of PMSMs Using a Novel Angle-Based Repetitive Observer (2019)
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Tang, M., Formentini, A., Odhano, S. A., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Torque Ripple Reduction of PMSMs Using a Novel Angle-Based Repetitive Observer. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(4), 2689-2699. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2019.2912798

The angle-based repetitive controller (RC) has been applied successfully in literature for torque ripple suppression in variable speed permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs). The RC is preferred because of its learning capability which allows... Read More about Torque Ripple Reduction of PMSMs Using a Novel Angle-Based Repetitive Observer.

Zero-Sequence Voltage Elimination for Dual-Fed Common DC-Link Open-End Winding PMSM High-Speed Starter-Generator - Part I: Modulation (2019)
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Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Calzo, G. L., Zanchetta, P., & Cox, T. (2019). Zero-Sequence Voltage Elimination for Dual-Fed Common DC-Link Open-End Winding PMSM High-Speed Starter-Generator - Part I: Modulation. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(6), 7804-7812. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2019.2907073

© 1972-2012 IEEE. In this paper, a dual-fed (DF) common dc-link topology open-end winding permanent magnet synchronous motor for aircraft high-speed starter-generator application is considered. While on one hand the common dc bus configuration signif... Read More about Zero-Sequence Voltage Elimination for Dual-Fed Common DC-Link Open-End Winding PMSM High-Speed Starter-Generator - Part I: Modulation.

Zero-sequence voltage elimination for dual fed common dc-link open-end winding PMSM high speed starter-generator, part II: dead time hysteresis control of zero sequence current (2019)
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Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Zanchetta, P., & Cox, T. (2019). Zero-sequence voltage elimination for dual fed common dc-link open-end winding PMSM high speed starter-generator, part II: dead time hysteresis control of zero sequence current. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(6), 7813-7821. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2019.2907095

In a common dc link dual-fed Open-End Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (OEW-PMSM) topology it is well known how the additional flow of a Zero-Sequence Current (ZSC) is permitted. The low Zero-Sequence Impedance (ZSI) characteristic of high... Read More about Zero-sequence voltage elimination for dual fed common dc-link open-end winding PMSM high speed starter-generator, part II: dead time hysteresis control of zero sequence current.

A New Position and Speed Estimation Scheme for Position Control of PMSM Drives Using Low-Resolution Position Sensors (2019)
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Ni, Q., Yang, M., Odhano, S. A., Tang, M., Zanchetta, P., Liu, X., & Xu, D. (2019). A New Position and Speed Estimation Scheme for Position Control of PMSM Drives Using Low-Resolution Position Sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(4), 3747-3758. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2019.2904934

A new position control method for permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive with a low-resolution encoder is proposed in this paper. Three binary Hall position sensors are utilized to realize a moderate-performance position control system for t... Read More about A New Position and Speed Estimation Scheme for Position Control of PMSM Drives Using Low-Resolution Position Sensors.