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An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system (2023)
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Dik, A., Kutlu, C., Omer, S., Boukhanouf, R., Su, Y., & Riffat, S. (2023). An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system. Energy and Buildings, 294, Article 113261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113261

The demand for electricity has been increasing worldwide and it is predicted that this trend will be particularly reinforced in developing countries by the gradual electrification of the transport sector and heat generation in buildings. The energy... Read More about An approach for energy management of renewable energy sources using electric vehicles and heat pumps in an integrated electricity grid system.

Z-domain modeling of peak current mode control for full-bridge DC-DC buck converters (2020)
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Wang, X., Huang, Q., Zhang, B., Chen, D., & Guan, Q. (2021). Z-domain modeling of peak current mode control for full-bridge DC-DC buck converters. Journal of Power Electronics, 21(1), 27–37. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43236-020-00157-w

Traditional local-averaged state-space modeling for peak current mode (PCM) controls fails to explain the subharmonic oscillation phenomenon when the spectrum is higher than half of the switching frequency. To address this problem, this paper present... Read More about Z-domain modeling of peak current mode control for full-bridge DC-DC buck converters.

A Model-Data-Hybrid-Driven Diagnosis Method for Open-Switch Faults in Power Converters (2020)
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Li, Z., Gao, Y., Zhang, X., Wang, B., & Ma, H. (2020). A Model-Data-Hybrid-Driven Diagnosis Method for Open-Switch Faults in Power Converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 36(5), 4965-4970. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2020.3026176

To combine the advantages of both model-driven and data-driven methods, this article proposes a model-data-hybrid-driven method to diagnose open-switch faults in power converters. This idea is based on the explicit analytical model of converters and... Read More about A Model-Data-Hybrid-Driven Diagnosis Method for Open-Switch Faults in Power Converters.

Neural Network Based Model Predictive Controllers for Modular Multilevel Converters (2020)
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Wang, S., Dragicevic, T., Gao, Y., & Teodorescu, R. (2021). Neural Network Based Model Predictive Controllers for Modular Multilevel Converters. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 36(2), 1562-1571. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2020.3021022

Modular multilevel converter (MMC) has attracted much attention for years due to its good performance in harmonics reduction and efficiency improvement. Model predictive control (MPC) based controllers are widely adopted for MMC because the control d... Read More about Neural Network Based Model Predictive Controllers for Modular Multilevel Converters.

A 3D-space vector modulation-based sensorless speed control of a fault-tolerant PMSMs fed by 27-level inverter (2020)
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Saleh, K., & Sumner, M. (2020). A 3D-space vector modulation-based sensorless speed control of a fault-tolerant PMSMs fed by 27-level inverter. International Journal of Electronics, 108(5), 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207217.2020.1793415

This paper exhibits a novel technique to obtain a sensorless control of a permanent magnet synchronous motor post an open-circuit fault condition to achieve a maximum reliability of the whole drive system. The contribution of this work can be express... Read More about A 3D-space vector modulation-based sensorless speed control of a fault-tolerant PMSMs fed by 27-level inverter.

Machine Learning based Operating Region Extension of Modular Multilevel Converters under Unbalanced Grid Faults (2020)
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Wang, S., Dragicevic, T., Gao, Y., Chaudhary, S. K., & Teodorescu, R. (2020). Machine Learning based Operating Region Extension of Modular Multilevel Converters under Unbalanced Grid Faults. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(5), 4554-4560. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2020.2982109

The capacitor voltage ripples of the modular multilevel converter (MMC) are increased under unbalanced grid fault conditions. Since high capacitor voltage ripples deteriorate their lifetimes and may even cause tripping of the MMC system, it is import... Read More about Machine Learning based Operating Region Extension of Modular Multilevel Converters under Unbalanced Grid Faults.

Potential of using visual imagery to revolutionise measurement of emotional health (2020)
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Herring, A. M. R., Craven, M. P., Mughal, F., Rawsthorne, M., Rees, K., Walker, L., & Wolpert, M. (2020). Potential of using visual imagery to revolutionise measurement of emotional health. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 105(7), 690-693. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2019-317758

Appropriate measurement of emotional health by all those working with children and young people is an increasing focus for professional practice. Most of the tools used for assessment or self-assessment of emotional health were designed in the mid-20... Read More about Potential of using visual imagery to revolutionise measurement of emotional health.

Electric drive systems with long feeder cables (2020)
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Xie, P., Vakil, G., & Gerada, C. (2020). Electric drive systems with long feeder cables. IET Electric Power Applications, 14(1), 16-30. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2018.5507

Electric drive systems with long feeder cables connecting inverter and machine are used for oil exploration, mining, remote operated vehicles, industrial, and aerospace applications. Though this topology has the advantage of providing a better operat... Read More about Electric drive systems with long feeder cables.

The Rebirth of the Current Source Inverter: Advantages for Aerospace Motor Design (2019)
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Madonna, V., Migliazza, G., Giangrande, P., Lorenzani, E., Buticchi, G., & Galea, M. (2019). The Rebirth of the Current Source Inverter: Advantages for Aerospace Motor Design. IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, 13(4), 65-76. https://doi.org/10.1109/MIE.2019.2936319

© 2007-2011 IEEE. It is well known and widely accepted that the voltage source inverter (VSI) now dominates the world of electrical drives. Its success is probably due to its simplicity, high efficiency, and the widespread availability of VSs. This p... Read More about The Rebirth of the Current Source Inverter: Advantages for Aerospace Motor Design.

Quantitative phase and polarization imaging through an optical fiber applied to detection of early esophageal tumorigenesis (2019)
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Gordon, G. S. D., Joseph, J., Alcolea, M. P., Sawyer, T., Williams, C., Fitzpatrick, C. R. M., …Bohndiek, S. E. (2019). Quantitative phase and polarization imaging through an optical fiber applied to detection of early esophageal tumorigenesis. Journal of Biomedical Optics, 24(12), Article 126004. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO.24.12.126004

© The Authors. Published by SPIE under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Unported License. Distribution or reproduction of this work in whole or in part requires full attribution of the original publication, including its DOI. Phase and polarization... Read More about Quantitative phase and polarization imaging through an optical fiber applied to detection of early esophageal tumorigenesis.

PWM-Based Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Generating Units (2019)
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Bigarelli, L., di Benedetto, M., Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Odhano, S. A., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). PWM-Based Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Generating Units. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 56(1), 541-550. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2019.2955662

This article investigates the dc-link voltage control of an active rectifier that is supplied by a variable speed permanent magnet synchronous generator. This configuration is commonly encountered in gearless wind energy conversion systems as well as... Read More about PWM-Based Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Generating Units.

A Fast Diagnosis Method for Both IGBT Faults and Current Sensor Faults in Grid-Tied Three-Phase Inverters With Two Current Sensors (2019)
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Li, Z., Wheeler, P., Watson, A., Costabeber, A., Wang, B., Ren, Y., …Ma, H. (2020). A Fast Diagnosis Method for Both IGBT Faults and Current Sensor Faults in Grid-Tied Three-Phase Inverters With Two Current Sensors. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(5), 5267-5278. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2019.2946692

© 1986-2012 IEEE. This article considers fault detection in the case of a three-phase three-wire (3P3W) inverter, when only two current sensors are used to save cost or due to a faulty current sensor. With two current sensors, there is no current met... Read More about A Fast Diagnosis Method for Both IGBT Faults and Current Sensor Faults in Grid-Tied Three-Phase Inverters With Two Current Sensors.

Design and Experimental Validation of a Wire-Bond-Less 10-kV SiC MOSFET Power Module (2019)
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DiMarino, C., Mouawad, B., Johnson, C. M., Wang, M., Tan, Y., Lu, G., …Burgos, R. (2020). Design and Experimental Validation of a Wire-Bond-Less 10-kV SiC MOSFET Power Module. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 8(1), 381-394. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2019.2944138

Wide bandgap (WBG) power devices with voltage ratings exceeding 10 kV have the potential to revolutionize medium-and high-voltage systems due to their high-speed switching and lower ON-state losses. However, the present power module packages are limi... Read More about Design and Experimental Validation of a Wire-Bond-Less 10-kV SiC MOSFET Power Module.

A Novel Modular Multiport Converter for Enhancing the Performance of Photovoltaic-Battery Based Power Systems (2019)
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Fares, A. M., Klumpner, C., & Sumner, M. (2019). A Novel Modular Multiport Converter for Enhancing the Performance of Photovoltaic-Battery Based Power Systems. Applied Sciences, 9(19), https://doi.org/10.3390/app9193948

This paper introduces a novel multiport power converter with modular architecture for photovoltaic (PV)-battery based power systems. Compared to conventional centralized multiport converters, the proposed converter significantly improves the utilizat... Read More about A Novel Modular Multiport Converter for Enhancing the Performance of Photovoltaic-Battery Based Power Systems.

Automated virtual reality (VR) cognitive therapy for patients with psychosis: study protocol for a single-blind parallel group randomised controlled trial (gameChange) (2019)
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Freeman, D., Yu, L., Kabir, T., Martin, J., Craven, M., Leal, J., …Waite, F. (2019). Automated virtual reality (VR) cognitive therapy for patients with psychosis: study protocol for a single-blind parallel group randomised controlled trial (gameChange). BMJ Open, 9(8), e031606. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031606

Introduction Many patients with psychosis experience everyday social situations as anxiety-provoking. The fears can arise, for example, from paranoia, hallucinations, social anxiety or negative-self beliefs. The fears lead patients to withdraw from a... Read More about Automated virtual reality (VR) cognitive therapy for patients with psychosis: study protocol for a single-blind parallel group randomised controlled trial (gameChange).

Dual-Pulse Mode Control of a High-Speed Doubly Salient Electromagnetic Machine for Loss Reduction and Speed Range Extension (2019)
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Yu, L., Zhang, Z., Bian, Z., Gerada, D., & Gerada, C. (2019). Dual-Pulse Mode Control of a High-Speed Doubly Salient Electromagnetic Machine for Loss Reduction and Speed Range Extension. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(6), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2019.2931253

In this paper, a dual-pulse mode control of a high-speed doubly salient electromagnetic machine (DSEM) for efficiency improvement over a wide speed range is investigated and implemented. The dual-pulse mode control method and operation principle are... Read More about Dual-Pulse Mode Control of a High-Speed Doubly Salient Electromagnetic Machine for Loss Reduction and Speed Range Extension.

Control and Experimental Validation of the Series Bridge Modular Multilevel Converter for HVDC Applications (2019)
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Martinez Diez, C., Costabeber, A., Tardelli, F., Trainer, D., & Clare, J. (2019). Control and Experimental Validation of the Series Bridge Modular Multilevel Converter for HVDC Applications. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(3), 2389-2401. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2019.2929862

© 1986-2012 IEEE. The series bridge converter (SBC) is a modular multilevel converter (MMC) recently developed to enhance power density in high-voltage high-power applications. The MMC is a well-established solution, widely researched, and exploited... Read More about Control and Experimental Validation of the Series Bridge Modular Multilevel Converter for HVDC Applications.