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Glass Fibre Insulated Wire Assessment Under Partial Discharges Activity via Dielectric Dissipation Factor Measurements (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Naderiallaf, H., Giangrande, P., & Galea, M. (2022). Glass Fibre Insulated Wire Assessment Under Partial Discharges Activity via Dielectric Dissipation Factor Measurements. In 2022 9th International Conference on Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis (CMD 2022) (98-102). https://doi.org/10.23919/CMD54214.2022.9991482

This experimental study evaluates the ageing rate associated with partial discharges (PD) activity for a Type-II insulated wire (i.e., Glass fibre), relying on the dielectric dissipation factor (DDF) and capacitance tip-up measurements. The employed... Read More about Glass Fibre Insulated Wire Assessment Under Partial Discharges Activity via Dielectric Dissipation Factor Measurements.

Transmission Line Modelling of an Eccentrically Loaded probe Coupled Cylindrical Cavity (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Jokovic, J., Dimitrijevic, T., Atanaskovic, A., Doncov, N., Altinozen, E., Vukovic, A., & Sewell, P. (2022). Transmission Line Modelling of an Eccentrically Loaded probe Coupled Cylindrical Cavity. In 2022 XIV International Symposium on Industrial Electronics and Applications (INDEL 2022) (37-40). https://doi.org/10.1109/INDEL55690.2022.9965465

In this paper, numerical Transmission Line-Matrix (TLM) method is applied to model an eccentrically loaded cylindrical cavity in order to analyze an impact of the eccentricity on the resonant frequency values. Two different types of meshes are consid... Read More about Transmission Line Modelling of an Eccentrically Loaded probe Coupled Cylindrical Cavity.

On the 3C-SiC/SiO2 n-MOS interface and the creation of a calibrated model for the Electrons' Inversion Layer Mobility covering a wide range of operating temperatures and applied gate voltage (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Lophitis, N., Arvanitopoulos, A., Jennings, M. R., Mawby, P. A., & Antoniou, M. (2022). On the 3C-SiC/SiO2 n-MOS interface and the creation of a calibrated model for the Electrons' Inversion Layer Mobility covering a wide range of operating temperatures and applied gate voltage. In 2022 IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Europe (WiPDA Europe). https://doi.org/10.1109/WiPDAEurope55971.2022.9936319

Cubic (3C-) silicon carbide (SiC) metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) devices have the potential to achieve superior performance and reliability. The effective channel mobility can be significantly higher compared to other SiC polytypes due to the smalle... Read More about On the 3C-SiC/SiO2 n-MOS interface and the creation of a calibrated model for the Electrons' Inversion Layer Mobility covering a wide range of operating temperatures and applied gate voltage.

Protecting privacy in microgrids using federated learning and deep reinforcement learning (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Chen, W., Sun, H., Jiang, J., You, M., & Piper, W. J. (2022). Protecting privacy in microgrids using federated learning and deep reinforcement learning.

This paper aims to improve the energy management efficiency of home microgrids while preserving privacy. The proposed microgrid model includes energy storage systems, PV panels, loads, and the connection to the main grid. A federated multi-objective... Read More about Protecting privacy in microgrids using federated learning and deep reinforcement learning.

An Overview of the Colombian Power System (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Bravo-Lopez, M., Marin, S., Terreros-Barreto, J. R., Garces, A., Molina, A., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2022). An Overview of the Colombian Power System. In 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICA-ACCA56767.2022.10006289

The Colombian power system is facing a transition from hydro-thermal generation to a diversified mix of hydro, solar, and wind energy. This paper presents an overview of the current situation and the challenges of transitioning to a more sustainable... Read More about An Overview of the Colombian Power System.

GT2022-82180 Experimental investigation into oil film thickness and behaviour near an aero-engine bearing (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Sinha, A., Hann, D., Johnson, K., & Walsh, M. (2022). GT2022-82180 Experimental investigation into oil film thickness and behaviour near an aero-engine bearing. In Proceedings of the ASME TURBO EXPO 2022: Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition. GT 2022 June 13-17, 2022, Rotterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2022-82180

In an aero-engine transmission system, bearings are used for shaft location and load support. These bearings are housed in bearing chambers and oil is supplied to the chamber for lubrication and cooling. To achieve the targets of ACARE Flightpath 205... Read More about GT2022-82180 Experimental investigation into oil film thickness and behaviour near an aero-engine bearing.

Trends and Challenges in Sustainable Energy Management Models for Public Health Services (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Suarez, J., Silva, M., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Trends and Challenges in Sustainable Energy Management Models for Public Health Services. In 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ica-acca56767.2022.10006130

Hospital facilities are characterized by continuous operation, where the availability and reliability of the electrical energy supply are essential to guarantee patient safety. The level of hospital's requirements depends on the coverage and capacity... Read More about Trends and Challenges in Sustainable Energy Management Models for Public Health Services.

Electrodependent Patients: Regulations, Possible Technical Solutions and Case Study (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Frias, G., Catuogno, G., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Garcia, G. (2022). Electrodependent Patients: Regulations, Possible Technical Solutions and Case Study. In IEEE ICA-ACCA 2022 For the development of sustainable Agricultural Systems : IEEE International Conference on Automation (ICA) XXV Congreso de la Asociación Chilena de Control Automático (ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ica-acca56767.2022.10006095

This article discusses the energy poverty of electrodependent patients and their struggle for the rights of uninterrupted and quality electrical services. A review of regulations in different South American countries is carried out, different support... Read More about Electrodependent Patients: Regulations, Possible Technical Solutions and Case Study.

Water Splitting Dynamics of High Voltage Pulsed Alkaline Electrolysis (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Albornoz, M., Rivera, M., Ramirez, R., Varas-Concha, F., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Water Splitting Dynamics of High Voltage Pulsed Alkaline Electrolysis. In 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ica-acca56767.2022.10006326

The development of high efficiency plasma electrolysis, with the application of pulses of high voltage and extreme short duration to alkaline electrolysis, reveals the characteristics of a new type of water splitting dynamics. Pulses of a w... Read More about Water Splitting Dynamics of High Voltage Pulsed Alkaline Electrolysis.

A review of solar and wind energy in Paraguay (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Ayala, M., Toledo, S., Ramirez, G., Prado, A., Caballero, D., Rivera, M., …Gregor, R. (2022). A review of solar and wind energy in Paraguay. In 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ica-acca56767.2022.10006211

In recent years, non-conventional renewable energies (NCRE) has increased substantially due to its abundance and advancement of support technologies. This paper describes a review of solar and wind energy in Paraguay, which includes its matrix energy... Read More about A review of solar and wind energy in Paraguay.

“Who’s Got the Remote Control?” Understanding Driver Distraction and Inattention in the Context of Teleoperation and the Passenger Experience (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Coffey, M., Hallewell, M., LARGE, D., Harvey, C., & Burnett, G. (2022). “Who’s Got the Remote Control?” Understanding Driver Distraction and Inattention in the Context of Teleoperation and the Passenger Experience. In DDI 2022 Gothenburg, Lindholmen Convference Centre & online October 19-20, 2022 : Abstract book

The remote operation of automated vehicles (‘teleoperation’) has been posited as a potential solution for situations in which human intervention is required, but creates new challenges for ‘driver’ distraction and inattention. Guided by the critical... Read More about “Who’s Got the Remote Control?” Understanding Driver Distraction and Inattention in the Context of Teleoperation and the Passenger Experience.

Deriving Extended Keystroke Level Model Resumability Operators: An Occlusion Study (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Wilson, H., LARGE, D., & Burnett, G. (2022). Deriving Extended Keystroke Level Model Resumability Operators: An Occlusion Study.

Theoretical techniques to model and predict drivers’ visual behaviour during the execution of secondary in- vehicle tasks, such as the extended keystroke level model (eKLM), are predicated on perfect task resumability during the interleaving of atten... Read More about Deriving Extended Keystroke Level Model Resumability Operators: An Occlusion Study.

Current Sensorless Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter With Zero Common-Mode Voltage (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Sarajian, A., Guan, Q., Wheeler, P., Khaburi, D. A., Kennel, R., & Rodriquez, J. (2022). Current Sensorless Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter With Zero Common-Mode Voltage. In 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2022). https://doi.org/10.1109/iecon49645.2022.9968351

To eliminate the common-mode voltage (CMV) for matrix converters, this paper proposes a current sensorless model predictive control with reduced calculation overhead. In contrast to other traditional CMV-reducing methods which use all permissible swi... Read More about Current Sensorless Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter With Zero Common-Mode Voltage.

A Topology-Morphing Series Resonant Converter for Photovoltaic Module Applications (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Sergentanis, G., De Lillo, L., Empringham, L., & Johnson, C. M. (2022). A Topology-Morphing Series Resonant Converter for Photovoltaic Module Applications. In 2022 24th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'22 ECCE Europe)

Residential solar photovoltaic (PV) installations frequently use power optimizers to increase their energy production. In this application, the ability to regulate a wide range of voltage with high efficiency is highly desirable. Thus, this paper pro... Read More about A Topology-Morphing Series Resonant Converter for Photovoltaic Module Applications.

Supporting Domain Characterization in Visualization Design Studies With the Critical Decision Method (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Cibulski, L., Dimara, E., Hermawati, S., & Kohlhammer, J. (2022). Supporting Domain Characterization in Visualization Design Studies With the Critical Decision Method. . https://doi.org/10.1109/VisGuides57787.2022.00007

While domain characterization has become an integral part of visualization design studies, methodological prescriptions are rare. An underrepresented aspect in existing approaches is domain expertise. Knowledge elicitation methods from cognitive scie... Read More about Supporting Domain Characterization in Visualization Design Studies With the Critical Decision Method.

Half-Bridge-Active-Clamp Converter with High Step-down Capabilities for More Electric Aircraft Applications (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Zhu, Y., Yan, X., Wang, Z., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Half-Bridge-Active-Clamp Converter with High Step-down Capabilities for More Electric Aircraft Applications. In IECON 2022 – 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/iecon49645.2022.9968331

A Half-bridge-active-clamp (HBAC) converter is used as an alternative to replace Dual active bridge (DAB) converter for 540V/28V on-board grid in more electric aircraft applications. The HBAC converter provides an opportunity to reduce the turn-ratio... Read More about Half-Bridge-Active-Clamp Converter with High Step-down Capabilities for More Electric Aircraft Applications.

A Current Sensorless Computationally Efficient Model Predictive Control for Matrix Converters (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Sarajian, A., Guan, Q., Wheeler, P., Khaburi, D. A., Kennel, R., & Rodriquez, J. (2022). A Current Sensorless Computationally Efficient Model Predictive Control for Matrix Converters. In 48th Annual Conference of the Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2022). https://doi.org/10.1109/iecon49645.2022.9969053

Model Predictive Control (MPC) is becoming more popular than ever as an alternative to conventional modulations such as Space Vector Modulation methods to control matrix converters (MCs). However, the implementation of MPC is computationally expensiv... Read More about A Current Sensorless Computationally Efficient Model Predictive Control for Matrix Converters.

A Framework for Manufacturing System Reconfiguration based on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Mo, F., Chaplin, J. C., Sanderson, D., Rehman, H. U., Monetti, F. M., Maffei, A., & Ratchev, S. (2022). A Framework for Manufacturing System Reconfiguration based on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin. In Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: The Human-Data-Technology Nexus Proceedings of FAIM 2022, June 19-23, 2022, Detroit, Michigan, USA, Volume 2 (361-373). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18326-3_35

The application of digital twins and artificial intelligence to manufacturing has shown potential in improving system resilience, responsiveness, and productivity. Traditional digital twin approaches are generally applied to single, static systems to... Read More about A Framework for Manufacturing System Reconfiguration based on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin.

Automating the Generation of MBD-Driven Assembly Work Instruction Documentation for Aircraft Components (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Papadaki, A. R., Bacharoudis, K., Bainbridge, D., Burbage, N., Turner, A., Sanderson, D., …Ratchev, S. M. (2023). Automating the Generation of MBD-Driven Assembly Work Instruction Documentation for Aircraft Components. In Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing: The Human-Data-Technology Nexus: Proceedings of FAIM 2022, June 19–23, 2022, Detroit, Michigan, USA (394-403). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-18326-3_38

The classical approach to the creation of assembly work instructions for high value, complex products is time-consuming and prone to error. It requires a process engineer to write the work instructions step-by-step and manually insert specific techni... Read More about Automating the Generation of MBD-Driven Assembly Work Instruction Documentation for Aircraft Components.