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A review of model predictive control strategies for matrix converters (2019)
Journal Article
Khosravi, M., Amirbande, M., Arab Khaburi, D., Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Rodriguez, J., …Wheeler, P. (2019). A review of model predictive control strategies for matrix converters. IET Power Electronics, 12(12), 3021-3032. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2019.0212

Matrix converters are a well-known class of direct AC-AC power converter topologies that can be used in applications in which compact volume and low weight are necessary. For good performance, special attention should be paid to the control scheme us... Read More about A review of model predictive control strategies for matrix converters.

Steady-state error elimination and simplified implementation of direct source current control for matrix converter with model predictive control (2019)
Journal Article
Lei, J., Feng, S., Wheeler, P., Zhou, B., & Zhao, J. (2019). Steady-state error elimination and simplified implementation of direct source current control for matrix converter with model predictive control. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(3), 3183-3194. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2019.2928874

A matrix converter (MC) with model predictive control (MPC) based on the source reactive power control usually fails to show sinusoidal source currents. The analysis presented in this paper shows that this common combination of converter and control... Read More about Steady-state error elimination and simplified implementation of direct source current control for matrix converter with model predictive control.

Advanced control methods for power converters in distributed generation systems and microgrids (2019)
Journal Article
Dragičević, T., Vazquez, S., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Advanced control methods for power converters in distributed generation systems and microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(11), 8866 - 8869. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2019.2914846

The twenty-two papers in this special section focus on flexible control of power converters which serve as interfaces between the distributed generation (DG) units and the legacy alternating current (ac) grid or the ac or direct current (dc) microgri... Read More about Advanced control methods for power converters in distributed generation systems and microgrids.

Modelling of reduced electromechanical interaction system for aircraft applications (2019)
Journal Article
Ahumada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Modelling of reduced electromechanical interaction system for aircraft applications. IET Electric Power Applications, 13(7), 1061-1070. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2019.0122

© 2019 Institution of Engineering and Technology. All rights reserved. Rotational systems such as aircraft engine drivetrains are subject to vibrations that can damage shafts. Torsional vibrations in drivetrains can be excited by the connection of lo... Read More about Modelling of reduced electromechanical interaction system for aircraft applications.

New Reduced Asymmetric Basic Module Multilevel Converters for Cascaded Configurations (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarbanzadeh, M., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019). New Reduced Asymmetric Basic Module Multilevel Converters for Cascaded Configurations. In Proceedings 2019 IEEE 28th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (2653-2658). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIE.2019.8781382

Requiring a high number of power switches and their rating are the main limitations of multilevel converters in medium-voltage applications. The main objective of this paper is, introduce a reduced asymmetric basic module (RABM) for cascaded multilev... Read More about New Reduced Asymmetric Basic Module Multilevel Converters for Cascaded Configurations.

Wavelet-based ESS sizing strategy to enable power peak-shaving in PV systems (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Müller, N., Kouro, S., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Marzo, A. (2019). Wavelet-based ESS sizing strategy to enable power peak-shaving in PV systems. In Proceedings: 2019 IEEE 28th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (2458-2463). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIE.2019.8781363

This work presents an Energy Storage Systems (ESS) sizing strategy, that allows grid connected PV systems to provide peak-shaved maximum-power-Ramp-Rate (RR) compliant power while storing exceeding power. For this purpose power generation and power l... Read More about Wavelet-based ESS sizing strategy to enable power peak-shaving in PV systems.

Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications (2019)
Journal Article
Buticchi, G., Gerada, D., Alberti, L., Galea, M., Wheeler, P., Bozhko, S., …Gerada, C. (2019). Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications. Energies, 12(12), Article 2431. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12122431

In several industrial sectors, induction machines are being replaced with permanent magnet based alternatives, owing to the potential for higher power density and efficiency. However, high-speed applications feature a wide flux-weakening region, wher... Read More about Challenges of the optimization of a high-speed induction machine for naval applications.

Vector control strategies to enable equal frequency operation of the modular multilevel matrix converter (2019)
Journal Article
Diaz, M., Espinosa, M., Rojas, F., Wheeler, P., & Cardenas, R. (2019). Vector control strategies to enable equal frequency operation of the modular multilevel matrix converter. Journal of Engineering, 2019(17), 4214-4219. https://doi.org/10.1049/joe.2018.8028

The modular multilevel matrix converter (M3C) is a power converter topology for ac to ac conversion that is suitable for high-power applications. The control of this converter is complex, particularly if ac system frequencies are similar. In these ca... Read More about Vector control strategies to enable equal frequency operation of the modular multilevel matrix converter.

A New Basic Unit for Symmetric and Asymmetric Cascaded Multilevel Inverters with Reduced Power Electronic Devices (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Sarbanzadeh, M., Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Babaei, E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019). A New Basic Unit for Symmetric and Asymmetric Cascaded Multilevel Inverters with Reduced Power Electronic Devices. In Proceedings: 2019 IEEE 28th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1109/isie.2019.8781476

© 2019 IEEE. In this paper, a new basic unit for the cascaded multilevel inverter is proposed. By series-connected numbers of the proposed basic unit, a new cascaded multilevel inverter is also proposed. In order to generate all (even and odd) voltag... Read More about A New Basic Unit for Symmetric and Asymmetric Cascaded Multilevel Inverters with Reduced Power Electronic Devices.

Information Technologies for Distributed Machine Drives: An Overview (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Savi, F., Buticchi, G., Gerada, C., Wheeler, P., & Barater, D. (2019). Information Technologies for Distributed Machine Drives: An Overview. In 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (1805-1809). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785232

The exponential growth experienced by the semiconductor manufacturing field has led to a large proliferation of devices with large amounts computational power, enabling countless technologies and revolutionizing many fields. Control systems and machi... Read More about Information Technologies for Distributed Machine Drives: An Overview.

Voltage Utilization Enhancement of Dual Inverters by Model Predictive Control for Motor Drive Applications (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Huang, Z., Yang, T., Giangrande, P., Galea, M., Garcia, C., Rivera, M., …Rodriguez, J. (2019). Voltage Utilization Enhancement of Dual Inverters by Model Predictive Control for Motor Drive Applications. In Proceedings - PRECEDE 2019: 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Predictive Control of Electrical Drives and Power Electronics (1-3). https://doi.org/10.1109/PRECEDE.2019.8753341

This paper proposes a model predictive control (MPC) method to improve the voltage utilization of dual inverters compared to utilizing previously addressed techniques. The enhancement can reach up to 10% and this benefit has been through simulations... Read More about Voltage Utilization Enhancement of Dual Inverters by Model Predictive Control for Motor Drive Applications.

Analytical modelling and power density optimisation of a single phase dual active bridge for aircraft application (2019)
Journal Article
Fritz, N., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., Cuomo, F., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Analytical modelling and power density optimisation of a single phase dual active bridge for aircraft application. Journal of Engineering, 2019(17), 3671-3676. https://doi.org/10.1049/joe.2018.8068

A design procedure for the dual active bridge (DAB) converter is presented, which aims to optimised power density and computational effort. When designing a DAB, the selection of circuit design parameters such as switching frequency, leakage inductan... Read More about Analytical modelling and power density optimisation of a single phase dual active bridge for aircraft application.

Model predictive control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Chen, L., Zanchetta, P., Tarisciotti, L., Wheeler, P., Costabebber, A., & Dragi?evi?, T. (2019). Model predictive control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids

The proposed control for DC/DC converters with high frequency isolation, on one hand, provides fast stabilization to the DC microgrids without introducing additional passive components. On the other hand, it can improve load transition performance. A... Read More about Model predictive control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids.

Flux control modulation for the dual active bridge DC/DC converter (2019)
Journal Article
Fritz, N., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., Cuomo, F., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Flux control modulation for the dual active bridge DC/DC converter. Journal of Engineering, 2019(17), 4353-4358. https://doi.org/10.1049/joe.2018.8014

This paper introduces a modulation technique for the single-phase dual active bridge (DAB) in which the switching frequency and transformer flux linkage are modulated to achieve improved power transfer characteristics and reduced converter losses. By... Read More about Flux control modulation for the dual active bridge DC/DC converter.

Model Predictive Control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Chen, L., Zanchetta, P., Tarisciotti, L., Wheeler, P., Costabebber, A., & Dragi?evi?, T. (2019, May). Model Predictive Control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids. Paper presented at 3rd IEEEE ICDCM (International Conference on DC Microgrids)

The proposed control for DC/DC converters with high frequency isolation, on one hand, provides fast stabilization to the DC microgrids without introducing additional passive components. On the other hand, it can improve load transition performance. A... Read More about Model Predictive Control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids.

Model-Predictive-Control for Dual-Active-Bridge Converters Supplying Pulsed Power Loads in Naval DC Micro-grids (2019)
Journal Article
Chen, L., Shao, S., Xiao, Q., Tarisciotti, L., Wheeler, P. W., & Dragicevic, T. (2019). Model-Predictive-Control for Dual-Active-Bridge Converters Supplying Pulsed Power Loads in Naval DC Micro-grids. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(2), 1957-1966. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2019.2917450

Pulsed-Power-Loads (PPLs) are becoming prevalent in medium-voltage naval DC micro-grids. To alleviate their effects on the system, energy storages are commonly installed. For optimal performance, their interface converters need to have fast dynamics... Read More about Model-Predictive-Control for Dual-Active-Bridge Converters Supplying Pulsed Power Loads in Naval DC Micro-grids.

A Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Architecture with Back-to-back Converter for MEA Application (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Lang, X., Yang, T., Enalou, H. B., Li, C., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2019). A Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Architecture with Back-to-back Converter for MEA Application. In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (1392-1397). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785095

This paper presents a new electricity power generation architecture for the engine system of more electric aircraft (MEA). A starter/generator (SG) is connected to high-pressure (HP) spool, and a generator is attached to low-pressure (LP) spool. Thei... Read More about A Dual-Channel Enhanced Power Generation Architecture with Back-to-back Converter for MEA Application.

Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations (2019)
Journal Article
Müller, N., Kouro, S., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., Bittner, G., & Girardi, F. (2019). Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations. Energies, 12(9), Article 1812. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12091812

This paper presents an analyses of an Energy Storage System (ESS) for grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) systems, in order to harness the energy usually lost due to PV array oversizing. A real case of annual PV power generation analysis is presented to illu... Read More about Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations.

Impedance-based Sensitivity Analysis of Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Yang, J., Buticchi, G., Yan, H., Gu, C., Zhang, H., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Impedance-based Sensitivity Analysis of Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter. In Proceedings on the 2019 IEEE 13th International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG) (1-5). https://doi.org/10.1109/CPE.2019.8862418

The sensitivity analysis of a circuit reflects the robustness of this circuit to the relevant parameters. This paper investigates the sensitivity of input impedance of DAB converter, which is widely adopted in solid-state transformer (SST) and dc mic... Read More about Impedance-based Sensitivity Analysis of Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter.

A three-phase modular isolated matrix converter (2019)
Journal Article
Nasir, U., Costabeber, A., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. (2019). A three-phase modular isolated matrix converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(12), 11760-11773. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2019.2909681

This paper discusses the analysis, design and experimental validation of a Modular Isolated Matrix Converter (MIMC), including modulation, commutation and control. The MIMC topology is a single-stage high power density AC/AC converter which is attrac... Read More about A three-phase modular isolated matrix converter.