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AC-DC Isolated Matrix Converter Charger: Topology and Modulation (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Pipolo, S., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). AC-DC Isolated Matrix Converter Charger: Topology and Modulation. In 2020 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (1583-1588). https://doi.org/10.1109/ecce44975.2020.9235696

This paper presents the modulation strategy for the 25 kW AC-DC isolated Matrix Charger three-phase rectifier (MCharger). The proposed topology allows current and voltage regulation for energy storage devices such as EVs batteries. Compared to a stan... Read More about AC-DC Isolated Matrix Converter Charger: Topology and Modulation.

Sensorless Cascaded-Model Predictive Control applied to a Doubly Fed Induction Machine (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Riccio, J., Odhano, S., Tang, M., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Sensorless Cascaded-Model Predictive Control applied to a Doubly Fed Induction Machine. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ecce44975.2020.9236318

This paper proposes a sensorless cascaded model predictive control strategy applied to a doubly-fed induction machine. This technique is based on an improved stator flux estimator, and an extended Kalman filter to control encoder-less and independent... Read More about Sensorless Cascaded-Model Predictive Control applied to a Doubly Fed Induction Machine.

Enhancing Learning Capabilities of Movement Primitives under Distributed Probabilistic Framework for Assembly Tasks (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Wang, L., Jia, S., Wang, G., Turner, A., & Ratchev, S. (2020). Enhancing Learning Capabilities of Movement Primitives under Distributed Probabilistic Framework for Assembly Tasks. . https://doi.org/10.1109/smc42975.2020.9283066

This paper presents a novel distributed probabilistic framework based on movement primitives for flexible robots assembly implementation. Since modern advanced industrial cell usually deals with various tasks that are not fixed via-point trajectories... Read More about Enhancing Learning Capabilities of Movement Primitives under Distributed Probabilistic Framework for Assembly Tasks.

Analysis of a Five-Phase PM Vernier Machine Topology with Two-Slot Pitch Winding (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Zhu, S., Cox, T., Xu, Z., & Gerada, C. (2020). Analysis of a Five-Phase PM Vernier Machine Topology with Two-Slot Pitch Winding. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ecce44975.2020.9235833

This paper presents a five-phase permanent magnet (PM) vernier machine topology equipped with a two-slot pitch winding. The two-slot pitch winding provides a trade-off between fractional slots concentrated winding (FSCW) and integrated slot distribut... Read More about Analysis of a Five-Phase PM Vernier Machine Topology with Two-Slot Pitch Winding.

Aerosol Jet Printed Micropillar Electrodes For Biophotovoltaics (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Chen, X., Wey, L., Lawrence, J., Howe, C., Kar-Narayan, S., & Zhang, J. (2020). Aerosol Jet Printed Micropillar Electrodes For Biophotovoltaics. In Proceedings of International Online Conference on Bio-hybrid Approaches to Solar Energy Conversion (Biohybrid)

There is growing interest in immobilizing oxygenic photosynthetic microorganisms, such as algae and cyanobacteria, onto electrodes to convert solar energy to electricity. This process forms the basis of biophotovoltaics (BPV)[1]. Previous research h... Read More about Aerosol Jet Printed Micropillar Electrodes For Biophotovoltaics.

SISO Control Strategy of Resonant Dual Active Bridge with a Tuned CLC Network (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Wang, M., Yang, B., Xu, L., Li, J., Gerada, D., Gu, C., …Li, Y. (2020). SISO Control Strategy of Resonant Dual Active Bridge with a Tuned CLC Network. In 2020 22nd European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'20 ECCE Europe). https://doi.org/10.23919/epe20ecceeurope43536.2020.9215606

This paper proposed a linear state-space model for a resonant dual active bridge with a tuned capacitor-inductor-capacitor network which is applied to an energy storage system. The proposed model is used for predicting the behavior of the proposed sy... Read More about SISO Control Strategy of Resonant Dual Active Bridge with a Tuned CLC Network.

Experimental Hybrid AC/DC-Microgrid Prototype for Laboratory Research (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Espina, E., Burgos-Mellado, C., Gómez, J. S., Llanos, J., Rute, E., Navas, A., …Sáez, D. (2020). Experimental Hybrid AC/DC-Microgrid Prototype for Laboratory Research. In 2020 22nd European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'20 ECCE Europe) (1-9). https://doi.org/10.23919/EPE20ECCEEurope43536.2020.9215751

This paper describes a flexible testbed of a hybrid AC/DC microgrid developed for research purposes. The experimental setup is composed of 3 AC and 6 DC distributed generator units which are emulated by using three-legs inverters and settable output... Read More about Experimental Hybrid AC/DC-Microgrid Prototype for Laboratory Research.

An Open Source, FPGA-Based Bit Error Ratio Tester for Serial Communications (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Basford, M. J., Pena-Quintal, A. E., Greedy, S., Sumner, M., & Thomas, D. W. P. (2020). An Open Source, FPGA-Based Bit Error Ratio Tester for Serial Communications. In Proceedings of 2020 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility - EMC EUROPE. https://doi.org/10.1109/emceurope48519.2020.9245786

This paper discusses the design of a FPGA-based Bit Error Ratio (BER) measurement system in a serial communication link under electromagnetic emissions. The BER measurement is an important figure for the reliability of digital communication systems.... Read More about An Open Source, FPGA-Based Bit Error Ratio Tester for Serial Communications.

Power Quality Analysis (0-2kHz) in DC/DC Converters under Steady State and Transient Conditions (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Khilnani, A. D., Niewiadomski, K., Rose, C., Sumner, M., Thomas, D. W. P., Ballukja, E., …Mariscotti, A. (2020). Power Quality Analysis (0-2kHz) in DC/DC Converters under Steady State and Transient Conditions. . https://doi.org/10.1109/emceurope48519.2020.9245758

The aim of this paper is to understand the effects of low frequency (0-2kHz) conducted emissions on power quality from a microgrid based DC/DC converter under steady state and transient loading conditions. The experimental data obtained from the lab... Read More about Power Quality Analysis (0-2kHz) in DC/DC Converters under Steady State and Transient Conditions.

Time-domain Assessment of Data Transmission Errors in Systems with Multiple DC/DC Converters (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Niewiadomski, K., Lezynski, P., Smolenski, R., Bojarski, J., Sumner, M., & Thomas, D. W. P. (2020). Time-domain Assessment of Data Transmission Errors in Systems with Multiple DC/DC Converters. . https://doi.org/10.1109/emceurope48519.2020.9245673

In this paper a statistical approach to quantify time-domain impact of common mode (CM) voltage induced on a communication system by the operation of several DC/DC converters is presented. The mathematical formulation of a problem of conducted electr... Read More about Time-domain Assessment of Data Transmission Errors in Systems with Multiple DC/DC Converters.

Bright Mid-Infrared (MIR) Photoluminescence Sources and their Application in Imaging and Sensing (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Furniss, D., Xiao, B., Seddon, A. B., Sujecki, S., Sojka, L., Tang, Z., …Benson, T. (2020). Bright Mid-Infrared (MIR) Photoluminescence Sources and their Application in Imaging and Sensing. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ICTON51198.2020.9203544

Mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy and imaging underpin many applications, ranging from industrial process monitoring to environmental analysis, and offer a new era in healthcare and clinical diagnostics. The spectral region from 1.5 to 12 μm is of inte... Read More about Bright Mid-Infrared (MIR) Photoluminescence Sources and their Application in Imaging and Sensing.

Ultrahapticons: “Haptifying” Drivers’ Mental Models to Transform Automotive Mid-Air Haptic Gesture Infotainment Interfaces (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Brown, E., Large, D. R., Limerick, H., & Burnett, G. (2020). Ultrahapticons: “Haptifying” Drivers’ Mental Models to Transform Automotive Mid-Air Haptic Gesture Infotainment Interfaces. In AutomotiveUI '20: 12th International Conference on Automotive User Interfaces and Interactive Vehicular Applications (54-57). https://doi.org/10.1145/3409251.3411722

In-vehicle gesture interfaces show potential to reduce visual demand and improve task performance when supported with mid-air, ultrasound-haptic feedback. However, comparative studies have tended to select gestures and haptic sensations based either... Read More about Ultrahapticons: “Haptifying” Drivers’ Mental Models to Transform Automotive Mid-Air Haptic Gesture Infotainment Interfaces.

Acoustic topology optimisation using CMA-ES (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Ramamoorthy, V. T., Ozcan, E., Parkes, A., Sreekumar, A., Jaouen, L., & Becot, F. (2020). Acoustic topology optimisation using CMA-ES. In Proceedings of ISMA2020 International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering: USD2020 International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics

Structural topology optimisation techniques are increasingly being applied to acoustic materials. Most acoustic topology optimisation applications use the solid-isotropic-material-with-penalization (SIMP) approach [1]–[4] which is a derivative-based... Read More about Acoustic topology optimisation using CMA-ES.

An Analytical Approach for the Design of Innovative Hairpin Winding Layouts (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Arzillo, A., Nuzzo, S., Braglia, P., Franceschini, G., Barater, D., Gerada, D., & Gerada, C. (2020). An Analytical Approach for the Design of Innovative Hairpin Winding Layouts. . https://doi.org/10.1109/icem49940.2020.9270927

This work deals with an analytical approach aimed at accurately predicting Joule losses in innovative hairpin winding layouts. While hairpin windings are seeing an everincreasing use in automotive and aerospace applications due to their inherently hi... Read More about An Analytical Approach for the Design of Innovative Hairpin Winding Layouts.

Multi-Sector Windings For Bearing Relief E-Machine: Saturation and Cross Coupling Effects (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Mahmoud, H., Valente, G., Degano, M., Nardo, M. D., Gerada, C., & James, B. (2020). Multi-Sector Windings For Bearing Relief E-Machine: Saturation and Cross Coupling Effects. . https://doi.org/10.1109/icem49940.2020.9270761

The key driving elements for any electrical machine (EM) used in aerospace and other safety critical applications are the reliability, mass, volume, and efficiency. To reduce mass/volume while satisfying the power required, the option is to increase... Read More about Multi-Sector Windings For Bearing Relief E-Machine: Saturation and Cross Coupling Effects.

The p-ring Trench Schottky IGBT: A solution towards latch-up immunity and an enhanced safe-operating area (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Antoniou, M., Lophitis, N., Udrea, F., Corvasce, C., & De-Michielis, L. (2020). The p-ring Trench Schottky IGBT: A solution towards latch-up immunity and an enhanced safe-operating area. In Proceedings - 2020 32nd International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs (ISPSD) (134-137). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISPSD46842.2020.9170084

© 2020 IEEE. A novel Trench IGBT design, namely the p-ring Trench Schottky IGBT, with improved latch-up immunity and an enhanced safe-operating area is proposed. This design improves the performance of the FS+ IGBT by facilitating the collection of h... Read More about The p-ring Trench Schottky IGBT: A solution towards latch-up immunity and an enhanced safe-operating area.

Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor: From Trench to Planar (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Vemulapati, U., Stiasny, T., Wikström, T., Lophitis, N., & Udrea, F. (2020). Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor: From Trench to Planar. In Proceedings - 2020 32nd International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices and ICs (ISPSD) (490-493). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISPSD46842.2020.9170102

© 2020 IEEE. The planar Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor (IGCT) concept is proposed to simplify the fabrication process of the device and improve the ruggedness as well as electrothermal performance of the device. The planar IGCT concept has been... Read More about Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor: From Trench to Planar.

Optimal Weight Power System Design and Synthesis for More Electric Aircraft (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Recalde, A. A., Bozhko, S., & Atkin, J. (2020). Optimal Weight Power System Design and Synthesis for More Electric Aircraft. In AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2020 Forum. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-3545

© 2020, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA. All rights reserved. The synthesis of a power distribution architecture for More Electric Aircraft requires weight optimization in order to reduce energy consumption. The weight of... Read More about Optimal Weight Power System Design and Synthesis for More Electric Aircraft.

Linear Power Flow Characterization of DC Power Distribution Systems for MEA Optimization (2020)
Conference Proceeding
RECALDE, A., BOZHKO, S., & ATKIN, J. (2020). Linear Power Flow Characterization of DC Power Distribution Systems for MEA Optimization. In 2020 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference & Expo (ITEC). https://doi.org/10.1109/ITEC48692.2020.9161584

The increased utilization of electrical energy in future aviation requires an efficient method to perform load flow for optimizing on-board operating conditions. Load flow models of electrical networks are complex to solve and requires iterative meth... Read More about Linear Power Flow Characterization of DC Power Distribution Systems for MEA Optimization.