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Power-Converter-Enabled Microbrewery (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Muller, N., Navarrete, F., Reyes-Chamorro, L., Arroyave, F. V., Villatoro, J. M., Pérez, M., & Wheeler, P. (2023). Power-Converter-Enabled Microbrewery. . https://doi.org/10.1109/chilecon60335.2023.10418761

The climate crisis has made cleaner industry processes a necessity. The beer industry relies almost exclusively on fossil fuels to handle their most energy-intensive processes: mashing and boiling. Moreover, most micro breweries use manual or hystere... Read More about Power-Converter-Enabled Microbrewery.

Power Flow Analysis of Advanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Bai, G., Bozhko, S., Yang, T., Wheeler, P., & Yeoh, S. S. (2023). Power Flow Analysis of Advanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft. . https://doi.org/10.1109/itecasia-pacific59272.2023.10372301

The more-electric aircraft (MEA) has been seen as the most major trend in the aerospace industry. With the increase in electrified loads, there is the need to generate more electrical power on-board aircraft. Considering regional jet sized aircraft,... Read More about Power Flow Analysis of Advanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft.

An Advanced Power Generation Architecture for More-Electric Aircraft Applications (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Bai, G., Yang, T., Yeoh, S. S., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2023). An Advanced Power Generation Architecture for More-Electric Aircraft Applications. . https://doi.org/10.1109/esars-itec57127.2023.10114848

The trend towards development of More Electric Aircraft (MEA) has been driven by increased fuel fossil prices and stricter environmental policies. With breakthroughs in power electronic systems and electrical machines, the targets of MEA to reduce th... Read More about An Advanced Power Generation Architecture for More-Electric Aircraft Applications.

Analysis of Using a Thermoelectric Module for Power Electronics Cooling (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Abubakar, A., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Analysis of Using a Thermoelectric Module for Power Electronics Cooling. In 2022 IEEE 1st Industrial Electronics Society Annual On-Line Conference (ONCON) (909-914). https://doi.org/10.1109/oncon56984.2022.10126992

This paper aims to develop a PLECS equivalent circuit of a thermoelectric module to be used in power electronics cooling applications. The proposed model is built using elements from the PLECS thermal model block-set. To test this, a resistive c dev... Read More about Analysis of Using a Thermoelectric Module for Power Electronics Cooling.

AC/DC Converter Topologies Comparison for More Electric Aircraft Applications (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Khera, F. A., Gerada, C., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. W. (2022). AC/DC Converter Topologies Comparison for More Electric Aircraft Applications. In 2022 IEEE 7th Southern Power Electronics Conference (SPEC). https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEC55080.2022.10058465

This paper compares the potential AC/DC power converter topologies that are appropriate for medium voltage and medium/high power aircraft applications. The power converter's rated power and the DC distribution voltage level in this application assume... Read More about AC/DC Converter Topologies Comparison for More Electric Aircraft Applications.

An Overview of the Colombian Power System (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Bravo-Lopez, M., Marin, S., Terreros-Barreto, J. R., Garces, A., Molina, A., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2022). An Overview of the Colombian Power System. In 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICA-ACCA56767.2022.10006289

The Colombian power system is facing a transition from hydro-thermal generation to a diversified mix of hydro, solar, and wind energy. This paper presents an overview of the current situation and the challenges of transitioning to a more sustainable... Read More about An Overview of the Colombian Power System.

Electrodependent Patients: Regulations, Possible Technical Solutions and Case Study (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Frias, G., Catuogno, G., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Garcia, G. (2022). Electrodependent Patients: Regulations, Possible Technical Solutions and Case Study. In IEEE ICA-ACCA 2022 For the development of sustainable Agricultural Systems : IEEE International Conference on Automation (ICA) XXV Congreso de la Asociación Chilena de Control Automático (ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ica-acca56767.2022.10006095

This article discusses the energy poverty of electrodependent patients and their struggle for the rights of uninterrupted and quality electrical services. A review of regulations in different South American countries is carried out, different support... Read More about Electrodependent Patients: Regulations, Possible Technical Solutions and Case Study.

A review of solar and wind energy in Paraguay (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Ayala, M., Toledo, S., Ramirez, G., Prado, A., Caballero, D., Rivera, M., …Gregor, R. (2022). A review of solar and wind energy in Paraguay. In 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ica-acca56767.2022.10006211

In recent years, non-conventional renewable energies (NCRE) has increased substantially due to its abundance and advancement of support technologies. This paper describes a review of solar and wind energy in Paraguay, which includes its matrix energy... Read More about A review of solar and wind energy in Paraguay.

Trends and Challenges in Sustainable Energy Management Models for Public Health Services (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Suarez, J., Silva, M., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Trends and Challenges in Sustainable Energy Management Models for Public Health Services. In 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ica-acca56767.2022.10006130

Hospital facilities are characterized by continuous operation, where the availability and reliability of the electrical energy supply are essential to guarantee patient safety. The level of hospital's requirements depends on the coverage and capacity... Read More about Trends and Challenges in Sustainable Energy Management Models for Public Health Services.

Water Splitting Dynamics of High Voltage Pulsed Alkaline Electrolysis (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Albornoz, M., Rivera, M., Ramirez, R., Varas-Concha, F., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Water Splitting Dynamics of High Voltage Pulsed Alkaline Electrolysis. In 2022 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ica-acca56767.2022.10006326

The development of high efficiency plasma electrolysis, with the application of pulses of high voltage and extreme short duration to alkaline electrolysis, reveals the characteristics of a new type of water splitting dynamics. Pulses of a w... Read More about Water Splitting Dynamics of High Voltage Pulsed Alkaline Electrolysis.

Half-Bridge-Active-Clamp Converter with High Step-down Capabilities for More Electric Aircraft Applications (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Zhu, Y., Yan, X., Wang, Z., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Half-Bridge-Active-Clamp Converter with High Step-down Capabilities for More Electric Aircraft Applications. In IECON 2022 – 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/iecon49645.2022.9968331

A Half-bridge-active-clamp (HBAC) converter is used as an alternative to replace Dual active bridge (DAB) converter for 540V/28V on-board grid in more electric aircraft applications. The HBAC converter provides an opportunity to reduce the turn-ratio... Read More about Half-Bridge-Active-Clamp Converter with High Step-down Capabilities for More Electric Aircraft Applications.

Current Sensorless Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter With Zero Common-Mode Voltage (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Sarajian, A., Guan, Q., Wheeler, P., Khaburi, D. A., Kennel, R., & Rodriquez, J. (2022). Current Sensorless Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter With Zero Common-Mode Voltage. In 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2022). https://doi.org/10.1109/iecon49645.2022.9968351

To eliminate the common-mode voltage (CMV) for matrix converters, this paper proposes a current sensorless model predictive control with reduced calculation overhead. In contrast to other traditional CMV-reducing methods which use all permissible swi... Read More about Current Sensorless Model Predictive Control of Matrix Converter With Zero Common-Mode Voltage.

A Current Sensorless Computationally Efficient Model Predictive Control for Matrix Converters (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Sarajian, A., Guan, Q., Wheeler, P., Khaburi, D. A., Kennel, R., & Rodriquez, J. (2022). A Current Sensorless Computationally Efficient Model Predictive Control for Matrix Converters. In 48th Annual Conference of the Industrial Electronics Society (IECON 2022). https://doi.org/10.1109/iecon49645.2022.9969053

Model Predictive Control (MPC) is becoming more popular than ever as an alternative to conventional modulations such as Space Vector Modulation methods to control matrix converters (MCs). However, the implementation of MPC is computationally expensiv... Read More about A Current Sensorless Computationally Efficient Model Predictive Control for Matrix Converters.

A Class E-Based Multichannel Auxiliary Power Supply with Load Independent Zero-Voltage-Switching Operation (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Li, Y., Watson, A., Kaya, M., & Wheeler, P. (2022). A Class E-Based Multichannel Auxiliary Power Supply with Load Independent Zero-Voltage-Switching Operation. In 2022 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE50734.2022.9948104

A high performance auxiliary power supply (APS) plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and safety of power converter systems. In this paper, a Class E-based multichannel APS, featured with simple circuit structure, zero-voltage-switching (Z... Read More about A Class E-Based Multichannel Auxiliary Power Supply with Load Independent Zero-Voltage-Switching Operation.

Cooling System Sizing using LPTN Analysis and Multiphysics Modelling for an Axial Flux Machine and Integrated Drive (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Jeffrey, A. J., Connor, P. H., Vakil, G., Evans, P., Wheeler, P., & Hart, S. (2022). Cooling System Sizing using LPTN Analysis and Multiphysics Modelling for an Axial Flux Machine and Integrated Drive. . https://doi.org/10.1109/icem51905.2022.9910820

In this paper a Lumped Parameter Thermal Network (LPTN) is proposed for a Yokeless and Segmented Armature (YASA) axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) machine. A simulation model is used to examine the machine in isolation, with an Integrated Motor Driv... Read More about Cooling System Sizing using LPTN Analysis and Multiphysics Modelling for an Axial Flux Machine and Integrated Drive.

A study of weighting factor design in model predictive control applications (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., Baier, C., & Wheeler, P. (2022). A study of weighting factor design in model predictive control applications. In 2021 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (CHILECON). https://doi.org/10.1109/chilecon54041.2021.9702932

Weighting factor selection is considered to be a crucial aspect in the design of a predictive controller. In this paper a study of the design of weighting factors for different cost functions is presented. The study is based on three examples: switch... Read More about A study of weighting factor design in model predictive control applications.

Sequential FCS-MPC for open phase fault tolerant control applied to SynRM (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Frias, G., Catuogno, G., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Garcia, G. (2021). Sequential FCS-MPC for open phase fault tolerant control applied to SynRM. . https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON54041.2021.9703089

Model predictive control is a very attractive solution for electric drives and converter control, but while classic model predictive controls give good results, the choice of weighting factors is often somewhat complex and even more so when the syste... Read More about Sequential FCS-MPC for open phase fault tolerant control applied to SynRM.

Predictive current control strategy for a single phase direct matrix converter (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Predictive current control strategy for a single phase direct matrix converter. . https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON54041.2021.9702943

This paper considers some of the aspects of applying predictive control to a single phase Matrix Converter. Among all the proposed control techniques for Matrix Converters, predictive control has become a plausible and versatile option due to its abi... Read More about Predictive current control strategy for a single phase direct matrix converter.

Predictive control techniques applied to a 2L-VSI (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Toledo, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Predictive control techniques applied to a 2L-VSI. . https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON54041.2021.9702915

In recent years, Model Based Predictive Control (MPC), applied to power converters, has been successfully presented as an alternative to traditional control techniques due to its fast dynamic response, ability to incorporate various requirements of c... Read More about Predictive control techniques applied to a 2L-VSI.

Cascaded predictive control for a three-phase VSI with different cost functions (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Cascaded predictive control for a three-phase VSI with different cost functions. . https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON54041.2021.9703077

Predictive control for power converters has been gaining interest as well as popularity in recent years. This paper presents a cascade predictive control for a voltage source inverter which is evaluated with different control objectives to meet a ran... Read More about Cascaded predictive control for a three-phase VSI with different cost functions.

Control strategies of photovoltaic systems (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Fuentes, R., Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Control strategies of photovoltaic systems. . https://doi.org/10.1109/chilecon54041.2021.9702993

The control in an inverter system for photovoltaic applications is important as it can impact on the efficiency of the system. In this paper a review of the main control strategies used in photovoltaic systems is presented. The study is divided into... Read More about Control strategies of photovoltaic systems.

Solar energy in the agrifood industry (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Fuentes, R., Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Solar energy in the agrifood industry. . https://doi.org/10.1109/chilecon54041.2021.9702972

The agriculture and food industry is very important for human society development and is constantly growing with the world's population. Agriculture is also among the activities that generate a lot of greenhouse gases, therefore there is a need to op... Read More about Solar energy in the agrifood industry.

Technologies and MPPT algorithms for solar energy applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Fuentes, R., Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Technologies and MPPT algorithms for solar energy applications. . https://doi.org/10.1109/chilecon54041.2021.9702987

Due to environmental policies and the advancement of solar technology, the generation of electrical energy based on photovoltaic cells has become an important contributor to the renewable energy resource mix. In recent years, the development of photo... Read More about Technologies and MPPT algorithms for solar energy applications.

General view of solar energy (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Fuentes, R., Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2021). General view of solar energy. In 2021 IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, CHILECON 2021. https://doi.org/10.1109/chilecon54041.2021.9702964

Solar energy is considered clean, renewable and seemingly inexhaustible source of energy. Solar Energy has been used since ancient times for light and as heat, but in the 20th century, thanks to technological advances, different devices have been dev... Read More about General view of solar energy.

Critical scenarios identification in power system simulations using graph measures and machine learning (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Reyes, A., Salgueiro, Y., Rivera, M., Camargo, J., Hernandez, A., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Critical scenarios identification in power system simulations using graph measures and machine learning. . https://doi.org/10.1109/chilecon54041.2021.9703001

It is essential that electrical power systems are constructed with a reliable and resilient infrastructure. The evaluation of convergence scenarios of the load flow is a technique widely used to study the reliability of energy systems. This paper con... Read More about Critical scenarios identification in power system simulations using graph measures and machine learning.

A comparative study of predictive control techniques in a voltage source inverter (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2021). A comparative study of predictive control techniques in a voltage source inverter. . https://doi.org/10.1109/chilecon54041.2021.9703047

Predictive control has emerged as an alternative to conventional modulation and control of power converters. This article presents a comparison between a classical predictive control technique and a technique operating at a fixed switching frequency,... Read More about A comparative study of predictive control techniques in a voltage source inverter.

Effect of model parameter errors in model predictive control applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., Wheeler, P., Zanchetta, P., & Mirzaeva, G. (2021). Effect of model parameter errors in model predictive control applications. . https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON54041.2021.9702942

When implementing predictive control strategies for power electronic converters a good model of the system is needed because this model determines the quality of the resulting controller. In this paper a study of the model parameter error effects in... Read More about Effect of model parameter errors in model predictive control applications.

Solar Energy in the Mining Industry (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Fuentes, R., Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Solar Energy in the Mining Industry. . https://doi.org/10.1109/INGELECTRA54297.2021.9748073

Solar energy has become very important in recent years, mainly because it is a clean and inexhaustible source. This paper presents a review of the use of solar energy in the mining industry. A global approach will be made, indicating the uses that ar... Read More about Solar Energy in the Mining Industry.

Predictive Control Strategies in a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Predictive Control Strategies in a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter. In 2021 IEEE Congreso Estudiantil de Electrónica y Electricidad (INGELECTRA). https://doi.org/10.1109/ingelectra54297.2021.9748072

In recent years, predictive control has emerged as an alternative for the control of power electronic converters. In this paper, a comparison is presented between the implementation of a predictive current control strategy operating at variable switc... Read More about Predictive Control Strategies in a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter.

Unified Cost Function Model Predictive Control for a three-stage Smart Transformer (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Tarisciotti, L., Buticchi, G., De Carne, G., Yang, J., Gu, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Unified Cost Function Model Predictive Control for a three-stage Smart Transformer. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE47101.2021.9595809

The massive integration of power electronics-based renewable energy sources has profoundly changed the electrical grid. In this scenario, the smart transformer, which is a solid-state transformer with advanced control and communication features, has... Read More about Unified Cost Function Model Predictive Control for a three-stage Smart Transformer.

Active Rectifier Control for Selective Fuse Tripping in a DC Microgrid (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Yang, J., Buticchi, G., Gu, C., Wheeler, P., & Bruske, S. (2021). Active Rectifier Control for Selective Fuse Tripping in a DC Microgrid. In IECON 2021 – 47th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON48115.2021.9589535

Distributed energy resources and new loads such as fast charging stations for electric vehicles are often dc-based. By using low-voltage dc microgrids to connect such systems to the grid, conversion stages can be omitted and higher efficiencies can b... Read More about Active Rectifier Control for Selective Fuse Tripping in a DC Microgrid.

A Stable and Robust DC Power System for More Electric Aircraft (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Mirzaeva, G., Miller, D., Goodwin, G., & Wheeler, P. (2021). A Stable and Robust DC Power System for More Electric Aircraft. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE47101.2021.9595813

More Electric Aircraft’ (MEA) is a trend for medium and long haul airliners, in which all functions except propulsion are powered by engine-driven electrical generators. Power systems for MEA are in the process of rapid development. Constant Power Lo... Read More about A Stable and Robust DC Power System for More Electric Aircraft.

A Simple PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Converters in Aircraft Electric Starter/Generator System With Improved DC-Link Voltage Utilization and Reduced Common-Mode Voltage (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Guo, F., Yang, T., Yeoh, S. S., Bozhko, S., Wheeler, P., & Diab, A. M. (2021). A Simple PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Converters in Aircraft Electric Starter/Generator System With Improved DC-Link Voltage Utilization and Reduced Common-Mode Voltage. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE47101.2021.9595933

Due to the employment of three-level neutral-point-clamped (3L-NPC) converters in the aircraft electric starter/generator (ESG) systems, the pulse-width-modulation (PWM) strategy plays a significant role in the converter-fed PMSM drives. However, the... Read More about A Simple PWM Strategy for Three-Level NPC Converters in Aircraft Electric Starter/Generator System With Improved DC-Link Voltage Utilization and Reduced Common-Mode Voltage.

Design Considerations for High-Voltage High-Current Bi-Directional DC Solid-State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) for Aerospace Applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Fayyaz, A., Wang, Z., Ortiz, M. U., Yang, T., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Design Considerations for High-Voltage High-Current Bi-Directional DC Solid-State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) for Aerospace Applications. In 2021 23rd European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'21 ECCE Europe). https://doi.org/10.23919/epe21ecceeurope50061.2021.9570659

Design of a high-voltage and high-current solid-state circuit breaker (SSCB) for aerospace applications is highly challenging, as the overall system should comply with the most stringent operating environment. In addition, the implemented power semic... Read More about Design Considerations for High-Voltage High-Current Bi-Directional DC Solid-State Circuit Breaker (SSCB) for Aerospace Applications.

Predictive Torque Control of an Induction Machine - Voltage Source Inverter System (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Riveros, J. A., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Predictive Torque Control of an Induction Machine - Voltage Source Inverter System. In 2021 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica. https://doi.org/10.1109/powerafrica52236.2021.9543164

Predictive control techniques have emerged as a suitable solution for the control of motor drive systems. In this paper, a predictive control strategy for the flux and torque control of an induction machine fed by a voltage source inverter is present... Read More about Predictive Torque Control of an Induction Machine - Voltage Source Inverter System.

Development of Solar Energy in Chile and the World (2021)
Conference Proceeding
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.

Hybrid sensorless motor control in aerospace applications, a survey in sensorless control, optimizing for availability and acoustic noise (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Skoulaxinos, S., Wheeler, P., & Vakil, G. (2021). Hybrid sensorless motor control in aerospace applications, a survey in sensorless control, optimizing for availability and acoustic noise. In 2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) (175-180). https://doi.org/10.1109/WEMDCD51469.2021.9425663

A wide range of aerospace applications previously based on hydraulics including the control of aerodynamic surfaces are being actively replaced by lighter, more intelligent Motor Drive Electronics (MDEs). However, motor resolvers commonly used to pro... Read More about Hybrid sensorless motor control in aerospace applications, a survey in sensorless control, optimizing for availability and acoustic noise.

Reactive Power Control Using a Model-Based Predictive Control Strategy Applied to an Indirect Matrix Converter (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Toledo, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Reactive Power Control Using a Model-Based Predictive Control Strategy Applied to an Indirect Matrix Converter. In 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/icaacca51523.2021.9465205

Reactive power is often an issue of concern for the operation of alternating current (AC) electrical power systems. This work aims to apply a model-based predictive control (MPC) to an indirect matrix converter (IMC) to improve the power factor at th... Read More about Reactive Power Control Using a Model-Based Predictive Control Strategy Applied to an Indirect Matrix Converter.

Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in a VSI Inverter Applying Sequential Predictive Control (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Murillo-Yarce, D., Rivera, M., Restrepo, C., Munoz, J., Baier, C., Rodriguez, R., …Mirzaeva, G. (2021). Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in a VSI Inverter Applying Sequential Predictive Control. In 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/icaacca51523.2021.9465321

In the classical predictive control (CPC) implementation a cost function designed in terms of the control objectives and constants known as weighting factors must be minimized. Weighting factors are usually obtained by trial and error since there is... Read More about Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in a VSI Inverter Applying Sequential Predictive Control.

Predictive Current Control Applied to a 3L-NPC Inverter (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., Baier, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Predictive Current Control Applied to a 3L-NPC Inverter. . https://doi.org/10.1109/icaacca51523.2021.9465309

In recent years the application of Model Based Predictive Control (MPC) for power converters has been successfully presented as an alternative to traditional control techniques. MPC has attracted interest due to its fast dynamic response and the abil... Read More about Predictive Current Control Applied to a 3L-NPC Inverter.

Predictive Current Control Strategy for a Multi-Modular Matrix Converter (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Predictive Current Control Strategy for a Multi-Modular Matrix Converter. . https://doi.org/10.1109/icaacca51523.2021.9465324

Matrix converter technology have so far been mainly limited to low power applications. Multi-level voltage source converters are often used for high power applications. In order to combine the good characteristics of both topologies this paper presen... Read More about Predictive Current Control Strategy for a Multi-Modular Matrix Converter.

A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Zanchetta, P., Mirzaeva, G., & Rohten, J. (2021). A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications. In 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/icaacca51523.2021.9465326

The cost function selection is considered one of the most relevant aspects for the implementation of Model Predictive Control strategies. In this paper a study of the most common cost functions used for the control of a two level voltage source inver... Read More about A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications.

Field-Oriented Control with a Predictive Current Strategy of an Induction Machine Fed by a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Riveros, J. A., Rodriguez, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Field-Oriented Control with a Predictive Current Strategy of an Induction Machine Fed by a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter. . https://doi.org/10.1109/icaacca51523.2021.9465232

Industrial Motor Drives require often required optimal speed and torque control. This work presents the implementation of a eld-oriented control (FOC) with a predictive current control strategy for an induction machine fed by a voltage source inverte... Read More about Field-Oriented Control with a Predictive Current Strategy of an Induction Machine Fed by a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter.

Predictive Control Operating at Fixed Switching Frequency of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Rodriguez, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Predictive Control Operating at Fixed Switching Frequency of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter. . https://doi.org/10.1109/icaacca51523.2021.9465249

Predictive torque control (PTC) has been established as one of the viable solutions for variable-speed motor drive control, particularly where a fast response for torque and flux control is required. The main reason for its adoption is the exible arc... Read More about Predictive Control Operating at Fixed Switching Frequency of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter.

Predictive Torque and Flux Control of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Rodriguez, C., Wheeler, P., & Rohten, J. (2021). Predictive Torque and Flux Control of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter. In 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/icaacca51523.2021.9465179

Model predictive control strategies have recently emerged as a viable alternative for the control of power electronic converters in a range of applications. In this paper a new model predictive control technique for both the ux and torque of an induc... Read More about Predictive Torque and Flux Control of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter.

Predictive Voltage Control at Fixed Switching Frequency with Reduced Reactive Power in a Direct Matrix Converter (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Toledo, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Predictive Voltage Control at Fixed Switching Frequency with Reduced Reactive Power in a Direct Matrix Converter. In 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/icaacca51523.2021.9465334

Classical predictive control implementations generate variable switching frequency which could produce input filter resonances in matrix converters topologies, affecting system performance. This paper considers the application of predictive control t... Read More about Predictive Voltage Control at Fixed Switching Frequency with Reduced Reactive Power in a Direct Matrix Converter.

Reliability oriented thermal management of aircraft power converters (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Harikumaran, J., Buticchi, G., MIgliazza, G., Wheeler, P., & Galea, M. (2020). Reliability oriented thermal management of aircraft power converters. In 2020 IEEE 9th International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference (IPEMC2020-ECCE Asia) (1590-1594). https://doi.org/10.1109/IPEMC-ECCEAsia48364.2020.9367638

On board electrical power generation continue to increase as more aircraft systems are being electrified. Increasingly power converters are the interface of power generation and electrical loads in aircrafts. Reliability of aircraft power electronics... Read More about Reliability oriented thermal management of aircraft power converters.

Machine Learning Based Correction Model in PMSM Power Loss Estimation for More-Electric Aircraft Applications (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Gao, Y., Yang, T., Wang, X., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2020). Machine Learning Based Correction Model in PMSM Power Loss Estimation for More-Electric Aircraft Applications. In 2020 23rd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS) (1940-1944). https://doi.org/10.23919/ICEMS50442.2020.9290844

This study utilizes the machine learning (ML) technique to estimate the power loss of surface-mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) for More-Electric Aircraft (MEA). Existing approaches do not consider ML methods in power loss calculation... Read More about Machine Learning Based Correction Model in PMSM Power Loss Estimation for More-Electric Aircraft Applications.

Multiphase fault tolerant distributed control techniques for integrated drives based on resonant regulators (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Savi, F., Barater, D., Buticchi, G., Wheeler, P., & Gerada, C. (2020). Multiphase fault tolerant distributed control techniques for integrated drives based on resonant regulators. . https://doi.org/10.1109/iecon43393.2020.9254985

One of the challenges brought forward by the gradual electrification undertaken by the aviation sector is the requirement of fault tolerance for machine drive systems to be used for critical on-board tasks such as propulsion or primary flight surface... Read More about Multiphase fault tolerant distributed control techniques for integrated drives based on resonant regulators.

Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of Isolated DC/DC Modular Multilevel Converter (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Akbar, S. M., Hasan, A., Watson, A., Wheeler, P., & Odhano, S. (2020). Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of Isolated DC/DC Modular Multilevel Converter. . https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON43393.2020.9254434

© 2020 IEEE. Isolated DC/DC modular multilevel converters (MMC) consisting of two MMCs isolated by a transformer are one of the converter topologies being considered used for DC/DC conversion in HVDC transmission. Two level modulation can be used to... Read More about Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of Isolated DC/DC Modular Multilevel Converter.

A Cascade PI-SMC Method for Brushless Doubly-Fed Induction Machine with Matrix Converter (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Zhao, X., Wang, H., Dan, H., Di, Z., Sun, Y., Su, M., …Wheeler, P. (2020). A Cascade PI-SMC Method for Brushless Doubly-Fed Induction Machine with Matrix Converter. In Conference Proceedings - IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition 2020 (2526-2528). https://doi.org/10.1109/APEC39645.2020.9124209

This paper proposes a cascade proportional-integral continuous second-order sliding mode control method for brushless doubly-fed induction machine. This method consists of the speed out-loop proportional-integral controller and the current inner-loop... Read More about A Cascade PI-SMC Method for Brushless Doubly-Fed Induction Machine with Matrix Converter.

Control Strategy and Communication Architecture for Power Sharing in Microgrids (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Perez-Guzman, R. E., Salgueiro, Y., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. W. (2020). Control Strategy and Communication Architecture for Power Sharing in Microgrids. In Proceedings: 2020 IEEE International Conferenceon Industrial Technology (1167-1172). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT45562.2020.9067288

The increasing needs of control, security and generation capacity of microgrids, has raised the complexity of the network and have allowed the evolution of architecture as a cluster. This increase in complexity demands control strategies in real-time... Read More about Control Strategy and Communication Architecture for Power Sharing in Microgrids.

Recent Advances of Predictive Control in Power Converters (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Perez-Guzman, R. E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. W. (2020). Recent Advances of Predictive Control in Power Converters. In Proceedings: 2020 IEEE International Conferenceon Industrial Technology (1100-1105). https://doi.org/10.1109/icit45562.2020.9067169

Model-based predictive control (MPC) is an attractive solution for controlling power converters and drives. This research shows the most recent alternatives of predictive control techniques proposed in the literature to solve control problems in powe... Read More about Recent Advances of Predictive Control in Power Converters.

Architectures for Microgrids Interconnection (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Diaz, F., Rivera, M., Chavez, H., & Wheeler, P. (2020). Architectures for Microgrids Interconnection. In Proceedings: 2020 IEEE International Conferenceon Industrial Technology (1121-1126). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT45562.2020.9067130

Progress requires greater global energy interconnection. This paper presents an overview of the topologies and control techniques applied to microgrids, by means of an updated bibliographic research and the most relevant articles on the use of power... Read More about Architectures for Microgrids Interconnection.

Present and Future of the Chilean Electrical Grid (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Diaz, F., Rivera, M., Chevez, H., & Wheeler, P. (2020). Present and Future of the Chilean Electrical Grid. In Proceedings: 2020 IEEE International Conferenceon Industrial Technology (630-635). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT45562.2020.9067249

The technological development of Chile has lead to a major energy demand. This paper presents a description of the current reality of the Chilean electricity sector and its future. The vision and its advancements in Chile are matter of observation to... Read More about Present and Future of the Chilean Electrical Grid.

Model Predictive Control Applied to the Three-Phase Neutral Point Clamped Inverter (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Perez-Guzmen, R. E., Rivera, M., Riveros, J. A., Herrera, F., & Wheeler, P. W. (2020). Model Predictive Control Applied to the Three-Phase Neutral Point Clamped Inverter. In Proceedings: 2020 IEEE International Conferenceon Industrial Technology (493-498). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT45562.2020.9067298

Model-based predictive control is one of the most used strategies for power converters. Its popularity is due to the simple inclusion of several regulation objectives in the control law, which is a desired feature for multilevel voltage source invert... Read More about Model Predictive Control Applied to the Three-Phase Neutral Point Clamped Inverter.

Model-based Predictive Control in Three-Phase Inverters (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Perez-Guzman, R. E., Rivera, M., Vicencio, N., & Wheeler, P. W. (2020). Model-based Predictive Control in Three-Phase Inverters. In Proceedings: 2020 IEEE International Conferenceon Industrial Technology (499-504). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT45562.2020.9067217

In the last year model predictive control strategy has emerged as a good alternative for the control of power converters. This research proposes a new model-based predictive control strategy for a voltage source inverter, operating at variable and fi... Read More about Model-based Predictive Control in Three-Phase Inverters.

Architectures for Microgrids Interconnection (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Diaz, F., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Architectures for Microgrids Interconnection. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8988091

Progress requires greater global energy interconnection. This paper presents an overview of the topologies and control techniques applied to microgrids, by means of an updated bibliographic research and the most relevant articles on the use of power... Read More about Architectures for Microgrids Interconnection.

Weighting Factor Design in Model Predictive Control for Power Converters (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Perez-Guzman, R. E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. W. (2019). Weighting Factor Design in Model Predictive Control for Power Converters. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8988109

Model-based predictive control is an important multi-objective control strategy in power converters, but it must be properly designed. This research shows different alternatives to improve the cost function in model-based predictive control. For this... Read More about Weighting Factor Design in Model Predictive Control for Power Converters.

Model Predictive Control in Three-Phase Inverters (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Perez-Guzman, R. E., Rivera, M., Vicencio, N., & Wheeler, P. W. (2019). Model Predictive Control in Three-Phase Inverters. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8987470

Model-based predictive control is a recent alternative to improve the quality of the output in power converters. In this research, predictive current control is implemented in a voltage source inverter, operating at a variable switching frequency and... Read More about Model Predictive Control in Three-Phase Inverters.

Present and Future of the Chilean Electrical Grid (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Diaz, F., Rivera, M., Chavez, H., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Present and Future of the Chilean Electrical Grid. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8987663

This paper presents a description of the current reality of the Chilean electricity sector and its future. The vision and its advancements in Chile are matter of observation to develop a clearer picture for maintaining and increasing the penetration... Read More about Present and Future of the Chilean Electrical Grid.

Wind Energy Development and Technology in the World: A Brief Overview (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Elizondo, J. L., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Wind Energy Development and Technology in the World: A Brief Overview. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-5). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8987714

A brief overview of wind energy 2018 market status with short- and long-term projections will be presented, as well as the wind turbine technologies and market share. Furthermore, clean energy goals from the governments of Denmark, Mexico and Chile w... Read More about Wind Energy Development and Technology in the World: A Brief Overview.

Implementation of Predictive Control in a Three-Phase Neutral Point Clamped Inverter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Perez-Guzman, R. E., Herrera, F., Rivera, M., Riveros, J., & Wheeler, P. W. (2019). Implementation of Predictive Control in a Three-Phase Neutral Point Clamped Inverter. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8987536

In recent years, multilevel converters have established themselves as an efficient technology for the conversion of medium and high power. This research presents a NPC multilevel inverter topology, using two new control strategies: classical predicti... Read More about Implementation of Predictive Control in a Three-Phase Neutral Point Clamped Inverter.

The Voltage Source Inverter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Gutierrez, R., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019). The Voltage Source Inverter. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (1-4). https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8988056

This paper presents the Voltage Source Inverter. On this paper it will be discussed its topology, mathematical model, switching states and the characteristic curves of the inverter. Moreover, the authors will analyze the concept of “dead time”, aimin... Read More about The Voltage Source Inverter.

Control Techniques for a Single-Phase Matrix Converter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, S., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Control Techniques for a Single-Phase Matrix Converter. In IEEE Chilean Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON47746.2019.8988074

The direct single-phase matrix converter (SPMC) is a topology composed only of switches. This feature makes it extremely important to have complete control of the six bidirectional switches that make up it. This is why this article presents a compari... Read More about Control Techniques for a Single-Phase Matrix Converter.

Transfer Function Based Input Impedance Determination of Triple Active Bridge Converter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Yang, J., Buticchi, G., Gu, C., Günter, S., Yan, H., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Transfer Function Based Input Impedance Determination of Triple Active Bridge Converter. In Proceedings: IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (4917-4923). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2019.8926943

The concept of multiport dc-dc converter was proposed to reduce the conversion stages of dc microgrid on more electric aircraft (MEA). The structure of multiport dc-dc converter is basically developed from the dual active bridge (DAB) converter becau... Read More about Transfer Function Based Input Impedance Determination of Triple Active Bridge Converter.

Comparative Evaluation of High Power Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) With and Without Auxiliary Over-current Bypass Circuit (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Adhikari, J., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Comparative Evaluation of High Power Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) With and Without Auxiliary Over-current Bypass Circuit. In Proceedings: IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (2628-2633). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2019.8926717

This paper explores the possibility of a semiconductor-based over-current bypass circuit for high current solid-state power controllers (SSPCs). Therefore, two different topologies of the bidirectional DC SSPCs: a. without over-current bypass circuit... Read More about Comparative Evaluation of High Power Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) With and Without Auxiliary Over-current Bypass Circuit.

An Enhanced Unified Space Vector Modulation Technique for Dual Converters with Isolated Voltage Supplies (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Huang, Z., Yang, T., Giangrande, P., Wheeler, P., & Galea, M. (2019). An Enhanced Unified Space Vector Modulation Technique for Dual Converters with Isolated Voltage Supplies. In Proceedings: IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (3511-3516). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2019.8927538

This paper presents an enhanced modulation technique for dual converters with isolated supplies. This unified modulation technique is applicable for any positive voltage ratio between the isolated supplies. The modulation technique enhances the quali... Read More about An Enhanced Unified Space Vector Modulation Technique for Dual Converters with Isolated Voltage Supplies.

Evaluation of Posicast Compensator Robustness for the Reduction of Torsional Vibrations (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Ahumada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Evaluation of Posicast Compensator Robustness for the Reduction of Torsional Vibrations. In 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (5870-5877). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2019.8912476

The drivetrain of most aircraft engines, which links the electrical generators to the engine, is relatively flexible and has vibration modes with values below 100 Hz. Consequently, torsional vibrations can be excited by the sudden connection or disco... Read More about Evaluation of Posicast Compensator Robustness for the Reduction of Torsional Vibrations.

Grid Impedance Identification and Structured-h2 Optimization Based Controller Design of Active Front-end in Embedded AC Networks (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Li, K., Dewar, D., Formentini, A., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Grid Impedance Identification and Structured-h2 Optimization Based Controller Design of Active Front-end in Embedded AC Networks. In 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4840-4845). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2019.8912832

The increasing use of power electronics systems and distributed generation in modern power networks has raised important issues regarding the effects that inter-connected converters systems can have on the performance and stability of the whole grid.... Read More about Grid Impedance Identification and Structured-h2 Optimization Based Controller Design of Active Front-end in Embedded AC Networks.

An Active Modulation Scheme for Avoiding Overcharging in the Dual Converter with Isolated Asymmetric Supplies (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Huang, Z., Yang, T., Giangrande, P., Wheeler, P., & Galea, M. (2019). An Active Modulation Scheme for Avoiding Overcharging in the Dual Converter with Isolated Asymmetric Supplies. In 2019 21st European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE '19 ECCE Europe)https://doi.org/10.23919/EPE.2019.8915181

This paper presents an enhanced modulation technique for dual converters with isolated supplies. This unified modulation technique is applicable for any positive voltage ratio between the isolated supplies. The modulation technique enhances the quali... Read More about An Active Modulation Scheme for Avoiding Overcharging in the Dual Converter with Isolated Asymmetric Supplies.

Simulations and Measurement Analysis of SiC MOSFET and IGBT Gate Drive Performance in Power Modules for More Electric Aircraft Motor Drive Applications (2019)
Conference Proceeding
O'Donnell, S., Chan, A., Wheeler, P., & Castellazzi, A. (2019). Simulations and Measurement Analysis of SiC MOSFET and IGBT Gate Drive Performance in Power Modules for More Electric Aircraft Motor Drive Applications. https://doi.org/10.23919/EPE.2019.8914898

With the increase in power electronic solutions for More Electric Aircraft, silicon-carbide MOSFETs are being considered as alternatives to silicon IGBTs in areas such as motor drive systems for primary flight and landing gear actuators. In these hig... Read More about Simulations and Measurement Analysis of SiC MOSFET and IGBT Gate Drive Performance in Power Modules for More Electric Aircraft Motor Drive Applications.

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.

A Power Generation Center with Back-to-back Converter Considering Post-fault Operation for MEA Application (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Lang, X., Yang, T., Enalou, H. B., Wheeler, P., & Bozhko, S. (2019). A Power Generation Center with Back-to-back Converter Considering Post-fault Operation for MEA Application. In Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEMS.2019.8922219

This paper proposes a new power generation centre (PGC) for the engine of more electric aircraft (MEA) application. In this PGC, a starter/generator is connected to the high-pressure (HP) spool to start the engine in the start process and generate el... Read More about A Power Generation Center with Back-to-back Converter Considering Post-fault Operation for MEA Application.

A SiC based 2-Level Power Converter for Shape-and-Space-Restricted Aerospace Applications (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Nasir, U., Chowdhury, S., La Rocca, A., Chen, Y., Yang, T., Wheeler, P., …Bozhko, S. (2019). A SiC based 2-Level Power Converter for Shape-and-Space-Restricted Aerospace Applications. In Proceedings on the 2019 IEEE 13th International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems (PEDS) (1-7). https://doi.org/10.1109/PEDS44367.2019.8998907

Recent advancements in the power electronic device technologies, such as wide-band-gap devices including Silicon-Carbide (SiC) and Galium-Nitride (GaN), are acting as an enabling factor in development of compact power electronic systems. More specifi... Read More about A SiC based 2-Level Power Converter for Shape-and-Space-Restricted Aerospace Applications.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Model Predictive Control for the New Reduced Multi-level Grid-Connected Converter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Sarbanzadeh, M., Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Saleh, A., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Model Predictive Control for the New Reduced Multi-level Grid-Connected Converter. In Proceedings of the IEEE 2019 International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) (1790-1795). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT.2019.8754994

Reduced multi-level converters have been presented to enhance the efficiency by reducing the number of components which lead to reducing the size, volume and cost of converters. Predictive control is an advanced control strategy that is implemented f... Read More about Model Predictive Control for the New Reduced Multi-level Grid-Connected Converter.

Predictive Control Applied to a Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Converter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarbanzadeh, M., Sarbanzadeh, E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Predictive Control Applied to a Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Converter. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC). https://doi.org/10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607723

© 2018 IEEE. Power converters are the main part of power electronic applications. A predictive strategy is a new control strategy to control cascaded H-Bridge (CHB) converter due to the control of multivariables, simultaneously. This report presents... Read More about Predictive Control Applied to a Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Converter.

An Integral Design of Ground Power Unit Supply for Aircraft Applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Faundez, D., Kolar, J., Wheeler, P., Riveros, J. A., & Toledo, S. (2018). An Integral Design of Ground Power Unit Supply for Aircraft Applications. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC)

A new ground power unit configuration is introduced in this paper. The architecture comprises a six-pulse rectifier with active current injection in the input stage to achieve high-performance conversion with low polluted ac spectrum, whereas the out... Read More about An Integral Design of Ground Power Unit Supply for Aircraft Applications.

Model-Predictive-Control for Dual-Active-Bridge Converters with Triple Phase Shift in Naval Shipboard DC Micro-grids Supplying Pulsed Power Loads (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Chen, L., Wang, Z., Shao, S., Tarisciotti, L., Dragicevic, T., & Wheeler, P. (in press). Model-Predictive-Control for Dual-Active-Bridge Converters with Triple Phase Shift in Naval Shipboard DC Micro-grids Supplying Pulsed Power Loads

Dedicated Energy Storage System (ESS) has been an integral part of the shipboard micro-grids in naval vessels. Dual-Active-Bridge (DAB) converters are often chosen to be the interface between the ESS and the medium voltage DC bus due to isolation cap... Read More about Model-Predictive-Control for Dual-Active-Bridge Converters with Triple Phase Shift in Naval Shipboard DC Micro-grids Supplying Pulsed Power Loads.

New Asymmetric Cascaded Multi-level Converter with Reduced Components (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarbanzadeh, M., Sarbanzadeh, E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2018). New Asymmetric Cascaded Multi-level Converter with Reduced Components. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607383

Multi-level converters have been used in several industrial applications. The following work seeks to present a novel power inverter structure featuring a low amount of devices for a multi-level converter with an asymmetric cascaded connection. The s... Read More about New Asymmetric Cascaded Multi-level Converter with Reduced Components.

Predictive Control for MPPT in a Single-Stage Photovoltaic System (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Munoz, C., Rivera, M., Villalon, A., Riveros, J., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Predictive Control for MPPT in a Single-Stage Photovoltaic System. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC). https://doi.org/10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607529

Predictive control has risen as a plausible option in the control of power converters for photovoltaic utilisation. In this work, a predictive control scheme is proposed to obtain the maximum power point in a photovoltaic array coupled directly to a... Read More about Predictive Control for MPPT in a Single-Stage Photovoltaic System.

Design, Assembly and Startup of a Single-Phase Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Grid Interconnection (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Castro, G., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Design, Assembly and Startup of a Single-Phase Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Grid Interconnection. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIII Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA) - Proceedings (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICA-ACCA.2018.8609839

Power converters play a fundamental role in grid interconnection systems. In this article we present the design, assembly and start-up of a multimodular converter. The different stages and design components of the system are detailed. The main idea o... Read More about Design, Assembly and Startup of a Single-Phase Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Grid Interconnection.

A New Topology of AC-AC Ground Power Unit for Aeronautical Applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Faundez, D., Kolar, J., & Wheeler, P. (2018). A New Topology of AC-AC Ground Power Unit for Aeronautical Applications. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICA-ACCA.2018.8609736

Nowadays, electrical energy is the alternative to supply aircraft systems. In this paper a new converter for ground power units supply in aircraft applications is proposed. The topology consists in a rectifier with an active current injection circuit... Read More about A New Topology of AC-AC Ground Power Unit for Aeronautical Applications.

A New Ground Power Unit (GPU) Supply for Aircraft Applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Faundez, D., Kolar, J., Wheeler, P., Besoain, F., & Riveros, J. A. (2018). A New Ground Power Unit (GPU) Supply for Aircraft Applications. In 2018 IEEE Biennial Congress of Argentina (ARGENCON) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ARGENCON.2018.8646311

Nowadays, electrical energy is the alternative to supply aircraft systems. In this paper a new converter for ground power units supply in aircraft applications is proposed. The topology consists of a rectifier with an active current injection circuit... Read More about A New Ground Power Unit (GPU) Supply for Aircraft Applications.

Three-Phase AC-DC Converters with Passive, Active and Hybrid Current Injection Circuits - Part II (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Faundez, D., Kolar, J., Wheeler, P., & Riveros, J. A. (2018). Three-Phase AC-DC Converters with Passive, Active and Hybrid Current Injection Circuits - Part II. In 2018 IEEE Biennial Congress of Argentina (ARGENCON) (1-5). https://doi.org/10.1109/ARGENCON.2018.8646106

© 2018 IEEE. AC-DC Three-phase converters are highly well known for having enhanced power quality with unity displacement power factor, low total harmonic pollution on the AC side, and controllable DC output with unidirectional or bidirectional power... Read More about Three-Phase AC-DC Converters with Passive, Active and Hybrid Current Injection Circuits - Part II.

Three-Phase AC-DC Converters with Passive, Active and Hybrid Current Injection Circuits - Part I (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Faundez, D., Kolar, J., Wheeler, P., & Riveros, J. A. (2018). Three-Phase AC-DC Converters with Passive, Active and Hybrid Current Injection Circuits - Part I. In Proceedings - 2018 IEEE Biennial Congress of Argentina (ARGENCON) (1-7). https://doi.org/10.1109/ARGENCON.2018.8646244

© 2018 IEEE. AC-DC three-phase converters are very well known for having enhanced power quality with unity displacement power factor, low total harmonic pollution on the AC side, and controllable DC output with unidirectional or bidirectional power f... Read More about Three-Phase AC-DC Converters with Passive, Active and Hybrid Current Injection Circuits - Part I.

Integrated motor drive design for weight optimization (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Integrated motor drive design for weight optimization. In 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (816-823). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8095869

The More-Electric Aircraft (MEA) concept has been introduced as part of the process of reducing the environmental impact of air travel. Incorporating more electrical systems including motor drives has become increasingly attractive researched. High p... Read More about Integrated motor drive design for weight optimization.

Control of a hybrid modular multilevel converter during grid voltage unbalance (2015)
Conference Proceeding
Amankwah, E. K., Watson, A., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. Control of a hybrid modular multilevel converter during grid voltage unbalance.

The recently proposed parallel hybrid modular multilevel converter is considered to be a low loss, low component count converter with soft switching capability of the ‘main’ bridge. The converter has similar advantages to other emerging modular multi... Read More about Control of a hybrid modular multilevel converter during grid voltage unbalance.

Performance Evaluation of Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Grid-Connected Converter with Model Predictive Control Technique
Conference Proceeding
Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarbanzadeh, M., Salehi, A., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Performance Evaluation of Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Grid-Connected Converter with Model Predictive Control Technique. In 2019 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT). https://doi.org/10.1109/icit.2019.8755160

Cascaded H-bridge multilevel converter (CHB) is a promising topology for grid-connection systems. On the other side, model predictive controls are advanced control strategies which have many advantages for power converters applications like as fast d... Read More about Performance Evaluation of Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Grid-Connected Converter with Model Predictive Control Technique.