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A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids (2019)
Journal Article
Tang, M., Bifaretti, S., Pipolo, S., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 8(2), 1870-1879. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2019.2941835

The synchronization between the power grid and distributed power sources is a crucial issue in the concept of smart grids. For tracking the real-time frequency and phase of three-phase grids, phase-locked loop (PLL) technology is commonly used. Many... Read More about A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids.

Repetitive Observer Design for Torque Ripple Reduction in PMSM Drives (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Repetitive Observer Design for Torque Ripple Reduction in PMSM Drives

Comparison of Two Possible Solution for Reducing Over-voltages at the Motor Terminals in High-Speed AC Drives (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Leuzzi, R., Monopoli, V. G., Cupertino, F., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Comparison of Two Possible Solution for Reducing Over-voltages at the Motor Terminals in High-Speed AC Drives. In 2019 21st European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE '19 ECCE Europe)https://doi.org/10.23919/EPE.2019.8914788

System-Level Motor Drive Modelling for Optimization-based Designs (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Zhang, X., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2019). System-Level Motor Drive Modelling for Optimization-based Designs. https://doi.org/10.23919/EPE.2019.8914883

To achieve optimal system weight and efficiency, the design of main components in an AC motor drive (electric machine and power converter) have to be optimized together. This is challenging considering the multiphysics and complex nature of its opera... Read More about System-Level Motor Drive Modelling for Optimization-based Designs.

Smart Current Limitation Technique for a Multiphase Bearingless Machine with Combined Winding System (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Wen, Z., Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2019). Smart Current Limitation Technique for a Multiphase Bearingless Machine with Combined Winding System. In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (6099-6105). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2019.8913291

This paper presents a current limitation technique for a multiphase bearingless machine featuring a combined winding system. This winding structure allows each machine phase to produce both suspension force and motoring torque. Compared to more conve... Read More about Smart Current Limitation Technique for a Multiphase Bearingless Machine with Combined Winding System.

Fast and Accurate Model for Optimization-based Design of Fractional-Slot Surface PM Machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Zhang, X., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Fast and Accurate Model for Optimization-based Design of Fractional-Slot Surface PM Machines. In 2019 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEMS.2019.8921605

This paper presents the development and validation of a fast, accurate, and high dimensional Multiphysics analytical model for the optimization-based design of fractional-slot surface permanent magnet (PM) machines. The approach is non-iterative and... Read More about Fast and Accurate Model for Optimization-based Design of Fractional-Slot Surface PM Machines.

Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation (2019)
Journal Article
Leuzzi, R., Monopoli, V. G., Rovere, L., Cupertino, F., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(6), 6018-6025. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2019.2929013

© 1972-2012 IEEE. The use of fast wide-bandgap devices in high-speed electrical drives with steep pulsewidth modulation voltage waveforms is the main cause of increased stress on the electric machine insulation system and consequently, of reduced rel... Read More about Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation.

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.

Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Wen, Z., Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2019). Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines. In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (1087-1092). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785111

This paper investigates the single-phase open-circuit fault of a bearingless multi-sector PM synchronous machine. The mathematical model of the suspension force and torque generation is developed for both healthy and faulty conditions. The model is w... Read More about Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines.

Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control for the Dual Fed Common Dc-Link Open-End Winding PMSM Drive (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control for the Dual Fed Common Dc-Link Open-End Winding PMSM Drive. In 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (2203-2209). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785141

This paper proposes a Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC)for a dual-fed common dc-link Open-End Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (OEW-PMSM). The common dc-link configuration significantly simplifies and reduces the costs o... Read More about Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control for the Dual Fed Common Dc-Link Open-End Winding PMSM Drive.

A New Modulation Approach for Matrix Converter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Pipolo, S., Formentini, A., Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Calvini, M., & Venturini, M. (2019). A New Modulation Approach for Matrix Converter. In ICPE 2019-EECE: 10th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia

The matrix converter is an AC/AC converter constituted by an array of controlled semiconductor switches that connects directly the three-phase source to the three-phase load. The major development of matrix converters begins when Alesina and Venturin... Read More about A New Modulation Approach for Matrix Converter.

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.

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.

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.

Torque Ripple Reduction of PMSMs Using a Novel Angle-Based Repetitive Observer (2019)
Journal Article
Tang, M., Formentini, A., Odhano, S. A., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Torque Ripple Reduction of PMSMs Using a Novel Angle-Based Repetitive Observer. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(4), 2689-2699. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2019.2912798

The angle-based repetitive controller (RC) has been applied successfully in literature for torque ripple suppression in variable speed permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs). The RC is preferred because of its learning capability which allows... Read More about Torque Ripple Reduction of PMSMs Using a Novel Angle-Based Repetitive Observer.

Zero-Sequence Voltage Elimination for Dual-Fed Common DC-Link Open-End Winding PMSM High-Speed Starter-Generator - Part I: Modulation (2019)
Journal Article
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Calzo, G. L., Zanchetta, P., & Cox, T. (2019). Zero-Sequence Voltage Elimination for Dual-Fed Common DC-Link Open-End Winding PMSM High-Speed Starter-Generator - Part I: Modulation. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(6), 7804-7812. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2019.2907073

© 1972-2012 IEEE. In this paper, a dual-fed (DF) common dc-link topology open-end winding permanent magnet synchronous motor for aircraft high-speed starter-generator application is considered. While on one hand the common dc bus configuration signif... Read More about Zero-Sequence Voltage Elimination for Dual-Fed Common DC-Link Open-End Winding PMSM High-Speed Starter-Generator - Part I: Modulation.

Zero-sequence voltage elimination for dual fed common dc-link open-end winding PMSM high speed starter-generator, part II: dead time hysteresis control of zero sequence current (2019)
Journal Article
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Zanchetta, P., & Cox, T. (2019). Zero-sequence voltage elimination for dual fed common dc-link open-end winding PMSM high speed starter-generator, part II: dead time hysteresis control of zero sequence current. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(6), 7813-7821. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2019.2907095

In a common dc link dual-fed Open-End Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (OEW-PMSM) topology it is well known how the additional flow of a Zero-Sequence Current (ZSC) is permitted. The low Zero-Sequence Impedance (ZSI) characteristic of high... Read More about Zero-sequence voltage elimination for dual fed common dc-link open-end winding PMSM high speed starter-generator, part II: dead time hysteresis control of zero sequence current.

A New Position and Speed Estimation Scheme for Position Control of PMSM Drives Using Low-Resolution Position Sensors (2019)
Journal Article
Ni, Q., Yang, M., Odhano, S. A., Tang, M., Zanchetta, P., Liu, X., & Xu, D. (2019). A New Position and Speed Estimation Scheme for Position Control of PMSM Drives Using Low-Resolution Position Sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(4), 3747-3758. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2019.2904934

A new position control method for permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive with a low-resolution encoder is proposed in this paper. Three binary Hall position sensors are utilized to realize a moderate-performance position control system for t... Read More about A New Position and Speed Estimation Scheme for Position Control of PMSM Drives Using Low-Resolution Position Sensors.

Phase-shift-modulation for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter in more electric aircraft (2018)
Journal Article
Chen, L., Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Guan, Q., Wheeler, P., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Phase-shift-modulation for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter in more electric aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(9), 8528-8543. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2018.2889861

A Phase-Shift-Modulation (PSM) technique is proposed for an Active-Bridge-Active-Clamp (ABAC) topology. This topology is aimed for high power more-electric-aircraft applications. The proposed PSM has a complete switching harmonics cancellation on the... Read More about Phase-shift-modulation for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter in more electric aircraft.

Model Predictive Control for Isolated DC/DC Power Converters with Transformer Peak Current Shaving (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Chen, L., Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Wheeler, P., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Model Predictive Control for Isolated DC/DC Power Converters with Transformer Peak Current Shaving. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (5954-5960). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558301

In this paper a Model Predictive Control, suitable for isolated DC/DC power converters and featuring optimization on converter operations, is proposed. The control is designed based on a specific a current-fed DC/DC converter topology, named Active-B... Read More about Model Predictive Control for Isolated DC/DC Power Converters with Transformer Peak Current Shaving.