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A Venturini based modulation technique for a new isolated AC/AC power converter (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Nasir, U., Rivera, M., Costabeber, A., & Wheeler, P. (2016). A Venturini based modulation technique for a new isolated AC/AC power converter.

The Future Global Electricity Network is expected to have large integration of renewable generators, and to be widely interconnected. As a consequence, the multi-modular bidirectional AC/AC power conversion architectures will play a major role in imp... Read More about A Venturini based modulation technique for a new isolated AC/AC power converter.

A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Fan, B., Wang, K., Gu, C., Wheeler, P., & Li, Y. (2016). A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency. In IECON 2016 Proceedings - 42nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (3111-3116). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2016.7792966

The Modular multilevel matrix converter (M3C) is a promising topology for medium-voltage, high-power applications. Due to the modular structure, it is scalable, produces high quality output waveforms and can be fault tolerant. However, the M3C suffer... Read More about A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency.

Active Magnetic Bearing system design featuring a predictive current control (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Papini, L., Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2016). Active Magnetic Bearing system design featuring a predictive current control. In IECON 2016 Proceedings - 42nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (3217-3222). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2016.7793444

Active Magnetic Bearing (AMB) technology is becoming attractive for several reasons such as high speed operations, high reliability and vibrations exemption. Moreover, AMB can behave as active vibration dampers and provide a real-time control of the... Read More about Active Magnetic Bearing system design featuring a predictive current control.

Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, J., Brunson, C., Bowden, J., Wheeler, P., & De Lillo, L. (2016). Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis. In IECON 2016 - 42nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2016.7793184

The matrix converter current recirculating path during an open circuit condition is given in detail with the aim of contributing more expert knowledge to a fault detection system for matrix converter. Simulation results were obtained demonstrating ho... Read More about Matrix converter open circuit behavior analysis.

X-Y converter family: A new breed of buck boost converter for high step-up renewable energy applications (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Mahajan, S., Sanjeevikumar, P., Wheeler, P., Blaabjerg, F., Rivera, M., & Kulkarni, R. (in press). X-Y converter family: A new breed of buck boost converter for high step-up renewable energy applications.

A new breed of a buck boost converter, named as the XY converter family is proposed in this article. In the XY family, 16 topologies are presented which are highly suitable for renewable energy applications which require a high ratio of DC-DC convert... Read More about X-Y converter family: A new breed of buck boost converter for high step-up renewable energy applications.

Energy storage system for global maximum power point tracking on central inverter PV plants (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Muller, N., Kouro, S., Renaudineau, H., & Wheeler, P. (2016). Energy storage system for global maximum power point tracking on central inverter PV plants.

Central inverters are the most common configuration for large-scale photovoltaic systems. Under partial shading or any non¬uniform conditions on the photovoltaic plant, several power maxima may arise. Conventional perturb and observe and other classi... Read More about Energy storage system for global maximum power point tracking on central inverter PV plants.

A novel five-level optimized carrier multilevel PWM quad-inverter six-phase AC drive (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Sanjeevikumar, P., Blaabjerg, F., Wheeler, P., Fedak, V., Duran, M., & Siano, P. (2016). A novel five-level optimized carrier multilevel PWM quad-inverter six-phase AC drive. In Proceedings - 2016 IEEE International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (PEMC) (26-31). https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEPEMC.2016.7751969

A novel single carrier pulse-width modulation (PWM) for a new quad-inverter configuration for multilevel six-phase asymmetrical open-winding ac converter is proposed in this article. Modularity of the circuit consist of four standard two-level voltag... Read More about A novel five-level optimized carrier multilevel PWM quad-inverter six-phase AC drive.

Performance benchmark of Si IGBTs vs. SiC MOSFETs in small-scale wind energy conversion systems (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Hussein, A., Castellazzi, A., Wheeler, P., & Klumpner, C. (in press). Performance benchmark of Si IGBTs vs. SiC MOSFETs in small-scale wind energy conversion systems.

Modern power electronics devices based on SiC power MOSFETs technology become more demanding in the last few years. They show better performance over Si-IGBTs on renewable energy power conversion systems due to their higher switching frequency, highe... Read More about Performance benchmark of Si IGBTs vs. SiC MOSFETs in small-scale wind energy conversion systems.

Design optimization of a high-power transformer for three-phase dual active bridge DC-DC converter for MVDC grids (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Lee, Y., Vakil, G., Feldman, R., Goodman, A., & Wheeler, P. (in press). Design optimization of a high-power transformer for three-phase dual active bridge DC-DC converter for MVDC grids.

High-power DC-DC converter will be one of the essential technologies for the future DC grids. Especially, a three-phase dual-active bridge DC-DC (3DAB) Converter is highly suitable for high-power DC systems. Key component within this converter is the... Read More about Design optimization of a high-power transformer for three-phase dual active bridge DC-DC converter for MVDC grids.

New configurations of power converters for grid interconnection systems (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Toleda, S., Nasir, U., Costabeber, A., & Wheeler, P. (2016). New configurations of power converters for grid interconnection systems.

The increased penetration of renewable energy sources and other distributed energy sources has been seen nowadays. In this scenario power converters play a crucial role by providing the interconnection of these energy sources. This paper presents new... Read More about New configurations of power converters for grid interconnection systems.

A high-power DC-DC converter based dual active bridge for MVDC grids on offshore wind farms (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Lee, Y., Vakil, G., Feldman, R., Watson, A. J., & Wheeler, P. (2016). A high-power DC-DC converter based dual active bridge for MVDC grids on offshore wind farms. In 2016 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16 ECCE Europe) (1-10). https://doi.org/10.1109/EPE.2016.7695573

This paper presents the steady-state analysis of a high power step-up DC-DC converter based three-phase dual active bridge (3DAB) for use as a medium voltage (MV) DC-DC collector of offshore wind farms. An optimization procedure for a high-power medi... Read More about A high-power DC-DC converter based dual active bridge for MVDC grids on offshore wind farms.

The application of the modular multilevel matrix converter in high-power wind turbines (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Diaz, M., Espinoza, M., Mora, A., Cardenas, R., & Wheeler, P. (2016). The application of the modular multilevel matrix converter in high-power wind turbines. In 2016 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16 ECCE Europe). https://doi.org/10.1109/EPE.2016.7695437

The trend in wind turbines has shown an ongoing power rating growth, reaching sizes up to 10 MW. Multilevel converters have therefore become a favourable solution for Multi-MW Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECSs), due to high efficiency, reliabilit... Read More about The application of the modular multilevel matrix converter in high-power wind turbines.

Novel integrative options for passive filter inductor in high speed AC drives (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Raza Khowja, M., Gerada, C., Vakil, G., Wheeler, P., & Patel, C. (2016). Novel integrative options for passive filter inductor in high speed AC drives. In IECON 2016 - 42nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2016.7793661

This paper presents novel integration options for passive inductor which include: motor-shaped rotational and motor-shaped rotor-less inductor for high speed motor drive system. The novel options have been designed and their performance is compared w... Read More about Novel integrative options for passive filter inductor in high speed AC drives.

Modelling and control of the modular multilevel matrix converter and its application to wind energy conversion systems (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Diaz, M., Cardenas, R., Espinoza, M., Mora, A., & Wheeler, P. (2016). Modelling and control of the modular multilevel matrix converter and its application to wind energy conversion systems.

In the last past years, some countries are enforcing stringent grid codes to regulate the connection of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECSs) to the electrical network, mainly because of the high penetration of electric power from this renewable sou... Read More about Modelling and control of the modular multilevel matrix converter and its application to wind energy conversion systems.

Minimization of electro-mechanical interaction with posicast strategies for more-electric aircraft applications (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Ahumada, C., Garvey, S. D., Yang, T., Kulsangcharoen, P., Wheeler, P., & Morvan, H. (2016). Minimization of electro-mechanical interaction with posicast strategies for more-electric aircraft applications.

This paper studies strategies to minimize the electromechanical interaction (EMI) within aircraft power systems. With the growth of electrical power on-board aircraft, the interaction between the electrical systems and the engine core will become sig... Read More about Minimization of electro-mechanical interaction with posicast strategies for more-electric aircraft applications.

Design study and scaled experiment of induction and synchronous motor for civil application of electromagnetic aircraft launch system (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Bertola, L., Cox, T., Wheeler, P., Garvey, S. D., & Morvan, H. (2016). Design study and scaled experiment of induction and synchronous motor for civil application of electromagnetic aircraft launch system.

The engine size of modern passenger transport aircraft is principally determined by take-off conditions, since initial acceleration requires maximum engine power. An Electromagnetic Launch (EML) system could provide some or all of the energy required... Read More about Design study and scaled experiment of induction and synchronous motor for civil application of electromagnetic aircraft launch system.

Z-source matrix rectifier (2016)
Journal Article
Zhang, C., Hongchen, L., Yuliang, J., Dan, Z., Wheeler, P., & Guolei, F. (2016). Z-source matrix rectifier. IET Power Electronics, 9(13), 2580-2590. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2015.0966

This paper presents a novel Z-source matrix rectifier(ZSMR). To overcome the inherent disadvantage that the voltage transfer ratio for traditional matrix rectifier cannot be more than 0.866, a Z-source network has been combined with the matrix rectif... Read More about Z-source matrix rectifier.

A review of power converter topologies with medium/high frequency transformers for grid interconnection systems (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Nasir, U., Rivera, M., Toleda, S., Costabeber, A., & Wheeler, P. (2016). A review of power converter topologies with medium/high frequency transformers for grid interconnection systems.

In recent years, power electronics has evolved dra¬matically due to their importance in power extracted manage¬ment from renewable sources. In this paper an overview of grid interconnection systems with galvanic isolation is presented. The most commo... Read More about A review of power converter topologies with medium/high frequency transformers for grid interconnection systems.

Experimental validation of a hybrid converter with enhanced switching ripple cancellation (2016)
Journal Article
Papadopoulos, S., Klumpner, C., Rashed, M., & Wheeler, P. (2016). Experimental validation of a hybrid converter with enhanced switching ripple cancellation. IET Power Electronics, 9(12), 2360-2368. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2015.0984

This study presents the experimental evaluation of a proposed new three phase hybrid converter topology for medium voltage applications. The topology is based on the interconnection of a low switching frequency voltage source inverter (VSI), rated at... Read More about Experimental validation of a hybrid converter with enhanced switching ripple cancellation.

Novel current-limiting strategy for solid-state circuit breakers (SSCB) without additional impedance (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Gu, C., Effah, F. B., Castellazzi, A., Watson, A. J., & Wheeler, P. (2016). Novel current-limiting strategy for solid-state circuit breakers (SSCB) without additional impedance. In 2016 18th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'16 ECCE Europe) (1-10). https://doi.org/10.1109/EPE.2016.7695675

Current-limiting strategies for solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) without adding impedance is introduced in this paper. With the current limitation of novel phase-shifting method, the advantages are simple hardware structure, relatively low cost, no... Read More about Novel current-limiting strategy for solid-state circuit breakers (SSCB) without additional impedance.