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Radial force control of Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machines considering radial rotor displacement (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Valente, G., Papini, L., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Radial force control of Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machines considering radial rotor displacement. In Proceedings - 2017 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) (140-145). https://doi.org/10.1109/WEMDCD.2017.7947737

A mathematical model enabling to predict the electromagnetic x-y forces and torque for a given input current in a Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet Synchronous (MSPMS) machine is presented. The rotor static eccentricity is also accounted and the analytic... Read More about Radial force control of Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machines considering radial rotor displacement.

The design of a position-based repetitive control for speed ripple reduction in PMLSMs (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Formentini, A., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). The design of a position-based repetitive control for speed ripple reduction in PMLSMs. In Proceedings IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (3688-3692). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2017.8216626

Periodic speed errors can occur in permanent magnet linear synchronous machines for two reasons: 1) a periodic reference signal; 2) cogging force and friction. For reducing such periodic errors, iterative learning control or repetitive control approa... Read More about The design of a position-based repetitive control for speed ripple reduction in PMLSMs.

Position control study of a bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machine (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2017). Position control study of a bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machine. In Proceedings IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (8808-8813). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2017.8217548

Bearingless motors combine in the same structure the characteristics of conventional motors and magnetic bearings. Traditional bearingless machines rely on two independent sets of winding for suspension force and torque production, respectively. The... Read More about Position control study of a bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machine.

IGBT-SiC dual fed ground power unit (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Zanchetta, P., Cassia, A., & Marchesoni, M. (2017). IGBT-SiC dual fed ground power unit.

This paper presents the design and control of a three-phase ground power supply unit for aircraft servicing. A new mixed technology converter composed by a three-phase Silicon Carbide (SiC) full bridge unit and a three-phase full bridge IGBT unit con... Read More about IGBT-SiC dual fed ground power unit.

Integrated motor drive design for weight optimization (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Integrated motor drive design for weight optimization. In 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (816-823). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8095869

The More-Electric Aircraft (MEA) concept has been introduced as part of the process of reducing the environmental impact of air travel. Incorporating more electrical systems including motor drives has become increasingly attractive researched. High p... Read More about Integrated motor drive design for weight optimization.

Automated and scalable optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids including PLL (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Dewar, D., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Automated and scalable optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids including PLL. In 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4252-4259). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096735

Embedded grids have been increasingly adopted into applications such as More Electric Aircraft where different power converters are interconnected to each other. Interactions between the grid components poses the risk of instability to the system, mo... Read More about Automated and scalable optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids including PLL.

FPGA-based direct repetitive control for high performance ground power units (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Crescimbini, F., Ji, C., Bifaretti, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). FPGA-based direct repetitive control for high performance ground power units. In 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (3063-3068). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096560

This paper deals with a newly conceived control topology based on the Repetitive action in 4-leg VSI for stand-alone Ground Power Unit (GPU) applications. In such mode of operation, a dedicated controller has to regulate the inverter output voltages,... Read More about FPGA-based direct repetitive control for high performance ground power units.

Model predictive Direct Flux Vector Control of multi three-phase induction motor drives (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rubino, S., Bojoi, R., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Model predictive Direct Flux Vector Control of multi three-phase induction motor drives. In Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1-5 October 2017 (3633-3640). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096644

A model predictive control scheme for multiphase induction machines, configured as multi three-phase structures, is proposed in this paper. The predictive algorithm uses a Direct Flux Vector Control scheme based on a multi three-phase approach, where... Read More about Model predictive Direct Flux Vector Control of multi three-phase induction motor drives.

Sensorless control of matrix converter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Yousefi-Talouki, A., Stella, F., Odhano, S., De Lillo, L., Trentin, A., Pellegrino, G., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). Sensorless control of matrix converter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives.

This paper presents a sensorless control technique based on direct flux vector control (DFVC) method for synchronous reluctance (SyR) motor drives fed by a three-phase to three-phase matrix converter (MC). Rotor position is estimated based on active... Read More about Sensorless control of matrix converter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives.

Modulated model predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg power supply (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Bifaretti, S., Pipolo, S., Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Tarisciotti, L., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Modulated model predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg power supply.

This paper proposes a constant switching frequency Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC), formally Modulated FCS-MPC or M2PC, for a 4-leg inverter having an Active Split DC-bus on the fourth leg. The great advantage of MPC over linear... Read More about Modulated model predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg power supply.

Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications.

High power density for aerospace motor drives is a key factor in the successful realization of the More Electric Aircraft (MEA) concept. An integrated system design approach offers optimization opportunities, which could lead to further improvements... Read More about Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications.

IGBT-SiC dual fed open end winding PMSM drive (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Cox, T., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). IGBT-SiC dual fed open end winding PMSM drive.

This paper proposes a dual fed common dc link inverter Open End Winding-Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (OEW-PMSM) Drive. In order to increase the system efficiency a dual technology converter is used, with one inverter composed of standard IGBT d... Read More about IGBT-SiC dual fed open end winding PMSM drive.

uCube: Control platform for power electronics (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Galassini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., Zanchetta, P., & Costabeber, A. (2017). uCube: Control platform for power electronics. In Proceedings - 2017 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) (216-221). https://doi.org/10.1109/WEMDCD.2017.7947749

This paper presents a versatile tool for development, control and testing of power electronics converters. In the last decade, many different expensive off-the-shelf tools for rapid prototyping and testing have been developed and commercialised by fe... Read More about uCube: Control platform for power electronics.