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Optimised Current Loop Design for a High Speed Nine-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine in More Electric Aircraft: A Case Study (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tang, M., Lang, X., Gerada, C., Huang, Z., Velmurugan, G., Zanchetta, P., …Yang, T. (2021). Optimised Current Loop Design for a High Speed Nine-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine in More Electric Aircraft: A Case Study. In 2021 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC) (670-676). https://doi.org/10.1109/ITEC51675.2021.9490130

High speed multi-phase machine has drawn widely attention towards the development of electrification due to its high power density and fault tolerant capability. A 50 kW high speed nine-phase permanent magnet synchronous machine has been designed for... Read More about Optimised Current Loop Design for a High Speed Nine-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine in More Electric Aircraft: A Case Study.

Model Predictive Control for DC Offset Suppression of Dual Active Bridge Converter for More-Electric Aircraft Applications (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhu, Y., Wang, Z., Yang, T., Dragicevic, T., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Model Predictive Control for DC Offset Suppression of Dual Active Bridge Converter for More-Electric Aircraft Applications. In 2021 IEEE 30th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE). https://doi.org/10.1109/isie45552.2021.9576199

In this paper, the Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converter used to interface batteries for 270/28V on-board grid in More electric aircraft (MEA) applications is investigated. In order to transfer the desired rated power of 3kW, the low voltage terminal cu... Read More about Model Predictive Control for DC Offset Suppression of Dual Active Bridge Converter for More-Electric Aircraft Applications.

Trade-off Analysis of Energy Storage Systems for Helicopter Landing Gear Electromechanical Actuator (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lukic, M., Giangrande, P., Klumpner, C., & Galea, M. (2021). Trade-off Analysis of Energy Storage Systems for Helicopter Landing Gear Electromechanical Actuator. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIE45552.2021.9576403

The aerospace industry is rapidly changing towards more electric aircraft initiative, trying to alleviate pollution problems and obey the authority bodies' strict rules. Not only should aircraft comply with this initiative but also helicopters (i.e.,... Read More about Trade-off Analysis of Energy Storage Systems for Helicopter Landing Gear Electromechanical Actuator.

Current and Voltage Model Predictive Control for a Three-Stage Smart Transformer (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buticchi, G., Tarisciotti, L., Wheeler, P., Shao, S., & Chen, L. (2021). Current and Voltage Model Predictive Control for a Three-Stage Smart Transformer. In 2021 IEEE 30th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIE45552.2021.9576325

Power Electronics has been widely employed in many industrial areas: transportation, electrical energy conversion and distribution and power systems. Recently, the attention towards the dc grids has increased, due to the possible advantages in terms... Read More about Current and Voltage Model Predictive Control for a Three-Stage Smart Transformer.

Evaluating and propagating uncertainty in digital fringe projection systems (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gayton, G., Isa, M., Su, R., & Leach, R. (2021). Evaluating and propagating uncertainty in digital fringe projection systems. Proceedings of SPIE, 11782, https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2592426

Fringe projection is a measurement technique able to produce high-density data measurements of Lambertian surfaces using a camera and projector. Evaluating the uncertainty of a fringe projection system is challenging because of the highdensity and th... Read More about Evaluating and propagating uncertainty in digital fringe projection systems.

Development of Solar Energy in Chile and the World (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Rojas, D., Fuentes, R., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Development of Solar Energy in Chile and the World. In 2021 IEEE 48th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) (2453-2457). https://doi.org/10.1109/pvsc43889.2021.9518607

Chile is a country with a huge potential for solar energy. This paper presents an analyses of the global situation of solar energy, identifying the geographical regions with the maximum potential source of solar energy. These areas tend to be in dese... Read More about Development of Solar Energy in Chile and the World.

Milan, Genoa and the Alps: early medieval exchanges across a region (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Balzaretti, R. (2019, November). Milan, Genoa and the Alps: early medieval exchanges across a region. Presented at International study conference, Milan

In this contribution I consider how Milan and its inhabitants were connected both north and south in the early medieval period. I focus on exchanges understood as giving and receiving, buying and selling, leasing and renting, but also encompassing th... Read More about Milan, Genoa and the Alps: early medieval exchanges across a region.

A generalisation of Amitsur's A-polynomials (2021)
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Pumpluen, S., & Owen, A. (2021). A generalisation of Amitsur's A-polynomials. Communications in Mathematics, 29(2), https://doi.org/10.2478/cm-2021-0025

We find examples of polynomials f in D[t;\sigma,\delta] whose eigenring is a central simple algebra over the field F = C \cap Fix(\sigma) \cap Const(\delta).

Automated assessment of measurement quality in optical coordinate metrology of complex freeform parts (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Catalucci, S., Senin, N., Piano, S., & Leach, R. (2021). Automated assessment of measurement quality in optical coordinate metrology of complex freeform parts. In Conference Proceedings: 21st International Conference & Exhibition

The measurement of complex freeform geometries represents a fundamental challenge for quality assurance in the production of high value-added parts, in particular when additive manufacturing technologies are involved. In addition, the increasing adva... Read More about Automated assessment of measurement quality in optical coordinate metrology of complex freeform parts.

Green Chemistry in the Third Age: Engaging Older Adults in Learning about Sustainability (2021)
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Davis, P. (2021). Green Chemistry in the Third Age: Engaging Older Adults in Learning about Sustainability. In Proceedings of the 15th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2021) (1051-1052)

The learning sciences takes a broad interest in learning across lifespans. Yet, there is a lack of research on the learning of older adults and how they engage with pivotal socio-scientific issues. This paper reports on a series of events designed to... Read More about Green Chemistry in the Third Age: Engaging Older Adults in Learning about Sustainability.

Wireless Environment as a Service Enabled by Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: The RISE-6G Perspective (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Strinati, E. C., Alexandropoulos, G. C., Sciancalepore, V., Di Renzo, M., Wymeersch, H., Phan-Huy, D. T., …Denis, B. (2021). Wireless Environment as a Service Enabled by Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: The RISE-6G Perspective. In 2021 Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications & 6G Summit (EuCNC/6G Summit 2021) (562-567). https://doi.org/10.1109/eucnc/6gsummit51104.2021.9482474

The design of 6th Generation (6G) wireless networks points towards flexible connect-and-compute technologies capable to support innovative services and use cases. Targeting the 2030 horizon, 6G networks are poised to pave the way for sustainable huma... Read More about Wireless Environment as a Service Enabled by Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces: The RISE-6G Perspective.

Thermoacoustic Electricity Generator for Rural Dwellings in Developing World (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kisha, W., & Hann, D. (2021). Thermoacoustic Electricity Generator for Rural Dwellings in Developing World. In Advances in Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering: Proceedings of 16th UK Heat Transfer Conference (UKHTC2019) (893-897). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4765-6_152

Thermoacoustic seems to be a promising technology for waste heat recovery (Blok in J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 123:3541–3541, 2008;Abdoulla-Latiwish et al. in Energy 134:1107–1120, 2017;) and are subject to steadily growing interest, particularly in the fiel... Read More about Thermoacoustic Electricity Generator for Rural Dwellings in Developing World.

Effects of Rarefied Effect, Axial Conduction, and Viscous Dissipation on Convective Heat Transfer in 2D Parallel Plate Microchannel or Nanochannel with Walls at Uniform Temperature (2021)
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Sun, Q., Choi, K.-S., & Mao, X. (2021). Effects of Rarefied Effect, Axial Conduction, and Viscous Dissipation on Convective Heat Transfer in 2D Parallel Plate Microchannel or Nanochannel with Walls at Uniform Temperature. In C. Wen, & Y. Yang (Eds.), Advances in Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering: Proceedings of 16th UK Heat Transfer Conference (UKHTC2019) (15-21). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4765-6_3

Experiments have shown that flow and heat transfer characters in microchannel or nanochannel are quite different from their well-known macroscale counterparts [1] because the effects of rarefied effect, axial conduction, and viscous dissipation on he... Read More about Effects of Rarefied Effect, Axial Conduction, and Viscous Dissipation on Convective Heat Transfer in 2D Parallel Plate Microchannel or Nanochannel with Walls at Uniform Temperature.

Numerical Optimisation of the Regenerator of a Multi-stage Travelling Wave Thermoacoustic Electricity Generator (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kisha, W., & Hann, D. (2021). Numerical Optimisation of the Regenerator of a Multi-stage Travelling Wave Thermoacoustic Electricity Generator. In Advances in Heat Transfer and Thermal Engineering: Proceedings of 16th UK Heat Transfer Conference (UKHTC2019) (459-463). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4765-6_79

In a travelling wave thermoacoustic engine, the regenerator is the heart of the engine [1], where the thermal interaction between the working gas and the solid material takes place. Unlike the stack in standing wave engine, the regenerator is more of... Read More about Numerical Optimisation of the Regenerator of a Multi-stage Travelling Wave Thermoacoustic Electricity Generator.

AI and discovery: Our experience at UoN Libraries (2021)
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Fraser, K. (2021, May). AI and discovery: Our experience at UoN Libraries. Presented at Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) Annual Meeting, Online

This presentation explores the real-life application of AI-driven discovery in two settings - healthcare and a university library. It will describe an innovative project to explore the potential of artificial intelligence to improve knowledge discove... Read More about AI and discovery: Our experience at UoN Libraries.

Global citizenship’s double-facedness: embracing contradiction towards radical hope (2021)
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Swanson, D. M., & Gamal, M. (2021, May). Global citizenship’s double-facedness: embracing contradiction towards radical hope. Paper presented at 4th Academic Network on Global Education and Learning (ANGEL) Conference: Pedagogy of Hope and Global Social Justice, London, UK (online)

'Global citizenship’ entered public parlance prominently during heightened globalisation. To be a citizen of this new globalised, interconnected world was to be a subject of capital. Like Janus, a subject of this neoliberal world order was to be both... Read More about Global citizenship’s double-facedness: embracing contradiction towards radical hope.

Optimal design of non-periodic metastructures (2021)
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Meng, H., & Chronopoulos, D. (2021, May). Optimal design of non-periodic metastructures. Paper presented at ICAMME 2021: 15. International Conference on Aerospace, Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, London, UK

Nonperiodic metamaterials can have better vibration attenuation than periodic metamaterials with properly designed resonator distributions. In this study, we propose optimal design routes for rainbow metamaterials. The rainbow metamaterials are nonpe... Read More about Optimal design of non-periodic metastructures.

Structural identification for composite structures through a wave approach (2021)
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Apaowo, K. (2021, May). Structural identification for composite structures through a wave approach. Paper presented at ICAMME 2021: 15. International Conference on Aerospace, Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, London, UK (online)

A novel approach for identifying the geometric and material characteristics of layered composite structures through an inverse wave and finite element methodology is proposed. These characteristics are obtained through multi-frequency single shot mea... Read More about Structural identification for composite structures through a wave approach.

Magneto-mechanical Design and Development of a Coaxial Magnetic Coupling with Optimization of Torque to Mass Ratio (2021)
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Tweedy, O., Akcay, Y., Giangrande, P., & Galea, M. (2021). Magneto-mechanical Design and Development of a Coaxial Magnetic Coupling with Optimization of Torque to Mass Ratio. . https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC47953.2021.9449544

This work covers the design and analysis of a coaxial magnetic coupling with the aim to optimize the torque to mass ratio. Magnetic couplings provide several unique benefits over standard mechanical couplings that are made possible via magnetic torqu... Read More about Magneto-mechanical Design and Development of a Coaxial Magnetic Coupling with Optimization of Torque to Mass Ratio.