Professor MARCO RIVERA's Outputs (53)

Energy Harvesting Integrated Sensor Node Architecture for Sustainable IoT Networks (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gopikrishnan, S., Kokila, M., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2024, January). Energy Harvesting Integrated Sensor Node Architecture for Sustainable IoT Networks. Presented at 5th International Conference on Advances in Distributed Computing and Machine Learning (ICADCML)-2024, VIT-AP University, India

Internet of Things (IoT) is a life changing technology which is build on various devices which are connected to the Internet. Wireless sensor nodes (WSN) is one of such devices which plays a major role in deploying IoT in large scale of real-time eve... Read More about Energy Harvesting Integrated Sensor Node Architecture for Sustainable IoT Networks.

On the Impact of High-Power Grid-Connected Thyristor Rectifiers on the Efficiency of Hydrogen Electrolyzers (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Iribarren, Á., Barrios, E. L., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Sanchis, P., & Ursúa, A. (2024, June). On the Impact of High-Power Grid-Connected Thyristor Rectifiers on the Efficiency of Hydrogen Electrolyzers. Presented at 2024 International Conference on Renewable Energies and Smart Technologies (REST), Prishtina, Kosovo

This paper investigates the impact of power supply and dc current ripple on the efficiency of water electrolyzers and demonstrates that optimally sized thyristor rectifiers meeting grid power quality regulations can effectively supply high-power elec... Read More about On the Impact of High-Power Grid-Connected Thyristor Rectifiers on the Efficiency of Hydrogen Electrolyzers.

Multi-objective sequential model predictive control for high-power railway induction motor application (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Araya, B., Rivera, M., Restrepo, C., Wheeler, P., & Zerdali, E. (2024, June). Multi-objective sequential model predictive control for high-power railway induction motor application. Presented at 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2024), Nottingham, England

Model Predictive Control (MPC) has demonstrated its effectiveness in several industrial applications, but it grapples with weighting factor (WF) tuning challenges. This paper presents a comparative analysis between conventional MPC and Sequential MPC... Read More about Multi-objective sequential model predictive control for high-power railway induction motor application.

Novel converter-dynamic voltage restorer integration to mitigate voltage sags (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Alwahaibi, S., Wheeler, P., Rivera, M., & Ahmed, R. (2024, June). Novel converter-dynamic voltage restorer integration to mitigate voltage sags. Presented at 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2024), Nottingham, England

Voltage sag is common power quality issue that disturb load operation and need attention. The Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) is an effective solution for voltage sags compensation. However, the conventional DVR, consisting of a DC source and an inver... Read More about Novel converter-dynamic voltage restorer integration to mitigate voltage sags.

Three-level DC-DC converter with fuzzy logic-based MPPT controller for photovoltaic applications (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Belhadj, S. M., Meliani, B., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Zerdali, E., & Zaidi, S. (2024, June). Three-level DC-DC converter with fuzzy logic-based MPPT controller for photovoltaic applications. Paper presented at 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2024), Nottingham, England

This paper presents a fuzzy logic-based controller designed for maximum power point tracking (MPPT) in a high-gain dc-dc three-level boost converter (TLBC) specifically tailored for photovoltaic applications. High-gain dc-dc converters, exemplified b... Read More about Three-level DC-DC converter with fuzzy logic-based MPPT controller for photovoltaic applications.

Sensorless model predictive direct speed control of an induction motor (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zerdali, E., Riccio, J., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2024, June). Sensorless model predictive direct speed control of an induction motor. Presented at 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2024), Nottingham, England

Model predictive direct speed control (MPDSC) for an electric motor eliminates the need for a cascade control structure and enhances the disturbance rejection capability of an electric drive. On the other hand, sensorless control reduces the cost of... Read More about Sensorless model predictive direct speed control of an induction motor.

Weighting factor-free direct speed predictive control with improved transient performance (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zerdali, E., Riccio, J., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2024, June). Weighting factor-free direct speed predictive control with improved transient performance. Presented at 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2024), Nottingham, England

Direct predictive speed control (DSPC) of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) offers a non-cascaded control scheme with a fast dynamic response and better disturbance rejection ability. However, similar to other direct model predictive contro... Read More about Weighting factor-free direct speed predictive control with improved transient performance.

Optimized model predictive control with reduced switching states for neutral point clamped converters (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kadhum, H. T., Khera, F., Xie, J., Marco, R., Watson, A. J., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2024, June). Optimized model predictive control with reduced switching states for neutral point clamped converters. Presented at 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2024), Nottingham, England

The implementation of multilevel converters, particularly the Neutral-Point Clamped (NPC) converter, has risen in modern power electronics owing to its ability to enhance power quality and voltage levels. Model Predictive Control (MPC) has emerged as... Read More about Optimized model predictive control with reduced switching states for neutral point clamped converters.

Sequential direct speed predictive control without weighting factors (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zerdali, E., Kilic, C., Riccio, J., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2024, June). Sequential direct speed predictive control without weighting factors. Presented at 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2024), Nottingham, UK

Direct speed predictive control (DSPC) provides fast dynamic control with a better disturbance rejection capability but suffers from weighting factor selection. This paper proposes a sequential DSPC without weighting factors for permanent magnet sync... Read More about Sequential direct speed predictive control without weighting factors.

Matrix converter based compensator for unbalance mitigation in traction system (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kurati, J. S., Mir, T. N., Wheeler, P. W., & Rivera, M. (2024, June). Matrix converter based compensator for unbalance mitigation in traction system. Presented at 13th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2024), Nottingham, UK

Modern AC Electric trains are designed as single-phase loads and are operated on the three-phase utility grid which causes load asymmetry and leads to unbalanced current flow in the three-phase grid. Several traction unbalance compensators have been... Read More about Matrix converter based compensator for unbalance mitigation in traction system.

Current source rectifier for high-power water electrolysers: analysis and sizing (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Iribarren, Á., Barrios, E. L., Balda, J., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Ursúa, A., & Sanchis, P. (2024, June). Current source rectifier for high-power water electrolysers: analysis and sizing. Presented at IET Conference Proceedings, Nottingham, England

Current source rectifiers offer advantageous features that make them attractive solutions for powering grid-connected high-power electrolysers. Being a single-stage step-down rectifier topology is particularly well-suited for the low voltage, high cu... Read More about Current source rectifier for high-power water electrolysers: analysis and sizing.

PLECS Implementation of a Predictive Control Strategy for a Multi- Drive System based on an Indirect Matrix Converter (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hamid, A., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Muñoz, J., Toledo, S., Espinoza, J., & Zerdali, E. (2024, March). PLECS Implementation of a Predictive Control Strategy for a Multi- Drive System based on an Indirect Matrix Converter. Presented at 2024 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT), Bristol, United Kingdom

This paper proposes a PLECS implementation of a predictive torque and flux control strategy for a multi-drive system composed of two induction machines and a six-leg indirect matrix converter. Simultaneously, the instantaneous power factor of the gri... Read More about PLECS Implementation of a Predictive Control Strategy for a Multi- Drive System based on an Indirect Matrix Converter.

Lyapunov-Function Based Control Approach for Single-Phase Split Source Inverter (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bagheri, F., Guler, N., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2023, November). Lyapunov-Function Based Control Approach for Single-Phase Split Source Inverter. Presented at 2023 IEEE 8th Southern Power Electronics Conference and 17th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference (SPEC/COBEP), Florianopolis, Brazil

The single-phase split source inverter (SSI), operating as an inverter while boosting the input dc voltage, is a single-stage topology. This paper introduces a novel control strategy utilizing a Lyapunov-function controller for a SSI. The proposed Ly... Read More about Lyapunov-Function Based Control Approach for Single-Phase Split Source Inverter.

A Combination of a Feed-Forward and Selective Harmonic Elimination Method for Mitigation of Voltage Distortions in Single-Phase Stand-Alone Inverters Operating with Non-Linear Loads (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Golkhandan, N. H., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Acuna, P., Rothen, J., & Davoudi, A. (2023, November). A Combination of a Feed-Forward and Selective Harmonic Elimination Method for Mitigation of Voltage Distortions in Single-Phase Stand-Alone Inverters Operating with Non-Linear Loads. Presented at COBEP 2023 - 17th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference and SPEC 2023 - 8th IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference, Proceedings, Florianopolis, Brazil

This paper presents a new method for voltage distortion elimination in single-phase stand-alone inverters. In fact, the cooperation of a selective harmonic elimination approach with a feed-forward method eliminates the harmonics more effectively. In... Read More about A Combination of a Feed-Forward and Selective Harmonic Elimination Method for Mitigation of Voltage Distortions in Single-Phase Stand-Alone Inverters Operating with Non-Linear Loads.

Speed-Sensorless Predictive Direct Speed Control for PMSM Drives (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zerdali, E., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Toledo, S. (2023, November). Speed-Sensorless Predictive Direct Speed Control for PMSM Drives. Presented at COBEP 2023 - 17th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference and SPEC 2023 - 8th IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference, Proceedings, Florianopolis, Brazil

Predictive direct speed control (PDSC) of electric motors makes the control of both electrical and mechanical systems possible over a single control law by eliminating the cascade control structure. Speed-sensorless control also reduces the cost of e... Read More about Speed-Sensorless Predictive Direct Speed Control for PMSM Drives.

Predictive Direct Speed Control of PMSM without Weighting Factors (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zerdali, E., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Toledo, S. (2023, November). Predictive Direct Speed Control of PMSM without Weighting Factors. Presented at COBEP 2023 - 17th Brazilian Power Electronics Conference and SPEC 2023 - 8th IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference, Florianopolis, Brazil

Predictive direct speed control (PDSC) of electric drives eliminates the cascade control structure and provides faster speed and current/torque response, but suffers from the selection of weighting factors (WFs). This paper proposes a PDSC strategy w... Read More about Predictive Direct Speed Control of PMSM without Weighting Factors.

Encoderless Predictive Speed and Torque Control of an Induction Motor (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zerdali, E., Rivera, M., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Ristić, L. (2023, October). Encoderless Predictive Speed and Torque Control of an Induction Motor. Presented at 22nd International Symposium on POWER ELECTRONICS Ee2023, Novi Sad, Serbia

Recently, model predictive control (MPC) has gained popularity in the control of power converters and electric drives. In this paper, the advantages of two MPC strategies are combined, and a cascaded encoderless predictive speed and torque control (P... Read More about Encoderless Predictive Speed and Torque Control of an Induction Motor.

Alternating Sequential Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, J., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2023, June). Alternating Sequential Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter. Presented at 2023 IEEE International Conference on Predictive Control of Electrical Drives and Power Electronics, PRECEDE 2023, Wuhan, China

Weighting factor design is one of the challenges faced by model predictive control (MPC) when multiple control objectives are to be achieved simultaneously. This paper proposes an alternating sequential MPC (ASMPC) in which the cost functions are eva... Read More about Alternating Sequential Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter.

A Review of Communication Protocols and Control Strategies in DC Microgrids: An experimental validation focus (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Véliz, A., Riffo, S., Rivera, M., Restrepo, C., Garcés-Ruiz, A., & Chub, A. (2023, June). A Review of Communication Protocols and Control Strategies in DC Microgrids: An experimental validation focus. Presented at 17th IEEE International Conference on compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (IEEE CPE-POWERENG 2023), Tallinn, Estonia

Given the growing presence of microgrids, it is necessary to investigate how communication protocols impact their behavior. The study of DC microgrid topologies is of great importance due to their fast proliferation and the fact that they allow for q... Read More about A Review of Communication Protocols and Control Strategies in DC Microgrids: An experimental validation focus.

A Study on Molecular Dynamics of High Voltage Pulsed Electrolysis (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Albornoz, M., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Zanchetta, P. (2023, May). A Study on Molecular Dynamics of High Voltage Pulsed Electrolysis. Presented at ICPE 2023-ECCE Asia - 11th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: Green World with Power Electronics, Jeju Island, Republic of Korea

Electrolysis has been considered to be an interesting research topic in recent decades. With the important advances in controllable solid-state semiconductor devices, it has become relatively simple to design power converters with high voltage and hi... Read More about A Study on Molecular Dynamics of High Voltage Pulsed Electrolysis.