Inverse design of shape-morphing structures based on functionally graded composites
(2023)
Conference Proceeding
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Reduced Computational Burden of Modulated Model-Predictive Control for Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive Applications (2023)
Conference Proceeding
This paper introduces a novel geometric approach to significantly reduce the computational burden of modulated predictive controllers while maintaining the same steady-state performance and satisfactory dynamic behavior. The proposed geometric method... Read More about Reduced Computational Burden of Modulated Model-Predictive Control for Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive Applications.
Design and Controllability Trade-Off in Dual Three-Phase Winding PMSMs (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Designing and controlling dual three-phase motor poses significant challenges. The conventional mathematical model of such motors only considers fundamental components, thereby failing to capture the complete characteristics of the motors. In this st... Read More about Design and Controllability Trade-Off in Dual Three-Phase Winding PMSMs.
Manufacturable Edgewise Winding Solutions Considering Parallel Slot and Parallel Tooth Stator Structures (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Due to climate concerns, the push towards transportation electrification to deliver electric machines capable of high-power density performance is becoming increasingly critical. A key component of this is the structure and manufacture of the winding... Read More about Manufacturable Edgewise Winding Solutions Considering Parallel Slot and Parallel Tooth Stator Structures.
Power-Converter-Enabled Microbrewery (2023)
Conference Proceeding
The climate crisis has made cleaner industry processes a necessity. The beer industry relies almost exclusively on fossil fuels to handle their most energy-intensive processes: mashing and boiling. Moreover, most micro breweries use manual or hystere... Read More about Power-Converter-Enabled Microbrewery.
Power Flow Analysis of Advanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft (2023)
Conference Proceeding
The more-electric aircraft (MEA) has been seen as the most major trend in the aerospace industry. With the increase in electrified loads, there is the need to generate more electrical power on-board aircraft. Considering regional jet sized aircraft,... Read More about Power Flow Analysis of Advanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft.
Modelling and Sizing Framework for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Architecture Development (2023)
Conference Proceeding
This project aims to develop an electrical system for a hybrid-electric, regional aircraft as part of the drive towards more sustainable transportation. It wants to reduce the aviation industry's contribution to carbon emissions, looking at more gree... Read More about Modelling and Sizing Framework for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Architecture Development.
1.2 kV SiC Wirebond-Less Integrated Low Inductance Module for Automotive Application (2023)
Conference Proceeding
In this paper, a 1.2 kV wirebond-less Silicon Carbide (SiC) Intelligent Power Module (IPM) designed for automotive applications is presented. This IPM includes integrated decoupling capacitors and gate drivers. By utilizing Printed Circuit Board (PCB... Read More about 1.2 kV SiC Wirebond-Less Integrated Low Inductance Module for Automotive Application.
Packaging for fast switching power electronics (2023)
Conference Proceeding
This work investigates printed circuit board embedding of the power devices in order to support low inductance, fast switching package designs. The embedding process is discussed and a half bridge package is designed around a 500V supply voltage and... Read More about Packaging for fast switching power electronics.
Investigating multi-level ontology to support manufacturing during demand fluctuation (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Responding to demand fluctuations represents a challenge for manufacturers, as they often face resource limitations and cannot assess all potential solutions. This paper presents a low-cost semantic engineering solution (ontology) to coordinate poten... Read More about Investigating multi-level ontology to support manufacturing during demand fluctuation.
Property enhancement of recycled concrete aggregates through surface treatment (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) retrieved from construction demolition and excavation waste is widely used as an alternative to natural aggregate (NA) in the construction industry. However, the weak adhered mortar adversely affects the properties o... Read More about Property enhancement of recycled concrete aggregates through surface treatment.
Comparative Study on Stranded and Hairpin Windings for 350kW EV Traction Motor (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Hairpin winding is a key technology for traction motors to meet the step-change requirements on power density and efficiency in electrical vehicle (EV) industry. This winding solution features inherently high slot fill factor and improved heat dissip... Read More about Comparative Study on Stranded and Hairpin Windings for 350kW EV Traction Motor.
A Taguchi-LHS-RSM Double-Staged Approach for Design Optimization of Self-Ventilated Cooling Systems Utilized in PMSMs (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Thermal management is critical for high-power-density permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs). To realize the efficient and effective design optimization of self-ventilated air cooling systems for PMSMs, in this paper, a Taguchi-preconditioned... Read More about A Taguchi-LHS-RSM Double-Staged Approach for Design Optimization of Self-Ventilated Cooling Systems Utilized in PMSMs.
The Need for a Symbiotic Interface for a Digital Twin (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Human interaction with a Digital Twin is an emerging concept for which there are no common definitions. This paper considers the various types of human interaction with Digital Twins. There is very little research considering human cognitive interact... Read More about The Need for a Symbiotic Interface for a Digital Twin.
The Challenges of Conducting Transdisciplinary Engineering Research: A Case Study of the Made Smarter Innovation: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation (2023)
Conference Proceeding
In order to meet growing complexity in societal and industrial requirements for engineering projects, there is a growing need for research projects that transcend traditional single discipline silos. Widespread experience and a growing academic liter... Read More about The Challenges of Conducting Transdisciplinary Engineering Research: A Case Study of the Made Smarter Innovation: Centre for People-Led Digitalisation.
Quasi-solar Synchronous Orbit around the Moon based on Spatial Distant Retrograde Orbits (2023)
Conference Proceeding
The last several decades have witnessed the rapid development of lunar exploration, promoting researches on various types of lunar orbits including Distant Retrograde Orbits (abbr. DRO) that are feasible for orbiting tasks due to their stability. Man... Read More about Quasi-solar Synchronous Orbit around the Moon based on Spatial Distant Retrograde Orbits.
Frequent Deep-Space Access Strategy for Venus Aeronomic Exploration Mission using Earth-Synchronous Orbits (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Geostationary transfer orbits (GTO) are earth-centric orbits widely used for kick-stage operations of satellites for deep space exploration missions. A rideshare spacecraft parked or deployed in GTOs usually requires minimal transfer cost compared to... Read More about Frequent Deep-Space Access Strategy for Venus Aeronomic Exploration Mission using Earth-Synchronous Orbits.
Breaking the Cycle: Novel Capture Mechanisms for Active Space Debris Removal (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Since the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, over 6000 rockets and more than 11,300 satellites have been launched into space, resulting in a high number of artificial space debris in orbit around Earth. Of this debris, there are over one million objects be... Read More about Breaking the Cycle: Novel Capture Mechanisms for Active Space Debris Removal.
Optimal Transfer Trajectories between Relative Quasi-Satellite Orbits (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Quasi-satellite orbits (QSOs) are stable retrograde orbits in the restricted three-body problem that have gained attention as a viable candidate for future deep-space missions towards remote planetary satellites. Several mission design proposal uses... Read More about Optimal Transfer Trajectories between Relative Quasi-Satellite Orbits.
Multi-objective Optimizations of Copper and Aluminum Hairpin Windings: a Comparison (2023)
Conference Proceeding
This work critically analyzes the possibility of adopting aluminum hairpin windings as alternative to copper in electric traction machines for automotive applications. Copper and aluminum hairpin winding solutions are compared based on two proposed s... Read More about Multi-objective Optimizations of Copper and Aluminum Hairpin Windings: a Comparison.