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Neural network based maximum power point tracking control with quadratic boost converter for PMSG—wind energy conversion system (2018)
Journal Article
Tiwari, R., Krishnamurthy, K., Neelakandan, R., Padmanaban, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Neural network based maximum power point tracking control with quadratic boost converter for PMSG—wind energy conversion system. Electronics, 7(2), Article 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics7020020

This paper proposes an artificial neural network (ANN) based maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control strategy for wind energy conversion system (WECS) implemented with a DC/DC converter. The proposed topology utilizes a radial basis function netw... Read More about Neural network based maximum power point tracking control with quadratic boost converter for PMSG—wind energy conversion system.

A modified virtual space vector modulation technique for Z-source NPC inverters (2018)
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Effah, F., Okyere, P., Patrick, W., Alan, W., & Clare, J. (2018). A modified virtual space vector modulation technique for Z-source NPC inverters. Carpathian Journal of Electrical Engineering, 12(1), 99--113

A modified virtual space vector modulation approach for the control of a Z-source neutral point clamped inverter is presented in this paper. This approach works perfectly for the traditional neutral point clamped inverter. In this paper, the effectiv... Read More about A modified virtual space vector modulation technique for Z-source NPC inverters.

A Family of Improved Magnetically Coupled Impedance Network Boost DC–DC Converters (2017)
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Liu, H., Ji, Y., Wang, L., & Wheeler, P. (2018). A Family of Improved Magnetically Coupled Impedance Network Boost DC–DC Converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(5), 3697-3702. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2017.2763153

In this letter, a family of improved magnetically coupled impedance network DC-DC converters is presented. Compared to other magnetically coupled boost converters, the proposed converters have extra diodes to obtain some advantages such as realizing... Read More about A Family of Improved Magnetically Coupled Impedance Network Boost DC–DC Converters.

An optimal full frequency control strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter based on predictive control (2017)
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Fan, B., Wang, K., Wheeler, P., Gu, C., & Li, Y. (in press). An optimal full frequency control strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter based on predictive control. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(8), https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2755767

The modular multilevel matrix converter (M3C) is a promising topology for high-voltage high-power applications. Recent researches have proved its significant advantages for adjustable-speed motor drives compared with the back-to-back modular multilev... Read More about An optimal full frequency control strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter based on predictive control.

The Alternate Arm Converter (AAC) - "short-overlap" mode operation - analysis and design parameter selection (2017)
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Farr, E., Feldman, R., Clare, J. C., Watson, A. J., & Wheeler, P. (2018). The Alternate Arm Converter (AAC) - "short-overlap" mode operation - analysis and design parameter selection. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(7), 5641-5659. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2742899

This paper presents converter operation principles and theoretical analyses for “short-overlap” mode operation of the Alternate Arm Converter (AAC), which is a type of modular multilevel Voltage Source Converter (VSC) that has been proposed for HVDC... Read More about The Alternate Arm Converter (AAC) - "short-overlap" mode operation - analysis and design parameter selection.

Control of wind energy conversion systems based on the Modular Multilevel Matrix converter (2017)
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Diaz, M., Cardenas, R., Espinoza, M., Mora, A., Rojas, F., Clare, J. C., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Control of wind energy conversion systems based on the Modular Multilevel Matrix converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 64(11), 8799-8810. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2017.2733467

The nominal power of single Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) has been steadily growing, reaching power ratings close to 10MW. In the power conversion stage, medium-voltage power converters are replacing the conventional low-voltage back-to-back... Read More about Control of wind energy conversion systems based on the Modular Multilevel Matrix converter.

A finite control set model predictive control method for matrix converter with zero common-mode voltage (2017)
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Wang, L., Dan, H., Zhao, Y., Zhu, Q., Peng, T., Sun, Y., & Wheeler, P. (2018). A finite control set model predictive control method for matrix converter with zero common-mode voltage. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 6(1), 327-338. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2017.2727501

In this paper a finite control set model predictive control method is presented that eliminates the common-mode voltage at the output of a matrix converter. In the predictive control process only the rotating vectors are selected to generate the outp... Read More about A finite control set model predictive control method for matrix converter with zero common-mode voltage.

A single-phase bidirectional AC/DC converter for V2G applications (2017)
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Peng, T., Yang, P., Dan, H., Wang, H., Han, H., Yang, J., Wang, H., Dong, H., & Wheeler, P. (2017). A single-phase bidirectional AC/DC converter for V2G applications. Energies, 10(7), Article 881. https://doi.org/10.3390/en10070881

This paper presents a single-phase bidirectional current-source AC/DC converter for vehicle to grid (V2G) applications. The presented converter consists of a line frequency commutated unfolding bridge and an interleaved buck-boost stage. The low semi... Read More about A single-phase bidirectional AC/DC converter for V2G applications.

Control Design and Voltage Stability Analysis of a Droop-Controlled Electrical Power System for More Electric Aircraft (2017)
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Gao, F., Bozhko, S., Costabeber, A., Asher, G., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Control Design and Voltage Stability Analysis of a Droop-Controlled Electrical Power System for More Electric Aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 64(12), 9271-9281. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2017.2711552

This paper focuses on the analysis of a single DC bus multi-generator Electrical Power System (EPS) for future More Electric Aircrafts (MEA). Within such a single bus paradigm, the paper proposes a detailed control design procedure and provides a sta... Read More about Control Design and Voltage Stability Analysis of a Droop-Controlled Electrical Power System for More Electric Aircraft.

Preselection algorithm based on predictive control for direct matrix converter (2017)
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Dan, H., Zhu, Q., Peng, T., Yao, S., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Preselection algorithm based on predictive control for direct matrix converter. IET Electric Power Applications, 11(5), 768-775. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2016.0473

This paper presents an enhanced predictive control strategy to reduce the calculation effort for direct matrix converters. The main idea is to preselect the switching states to decrease the calculation effort during each sample period. The proposed p... Read More about Preselection algorithm based on predictive control for direct matrix converter.

DC-Link Capacitor Second Carrier Band Switching Harmonic Current Reduction in Two-Level Back-to-Back Converters (2017)
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Shen, L., Bozhko, S., Hill, C. I., & Wheeler, P. (2018). DC-Link Capacitor Second Carrier Band Switching Harmonic Current Reduction in Two-Level Back-to-Back Converters. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(4), 3567-3574. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2706972

© 1986-2012 IEEE. This paper proposes an active switching harmonic current reduction method within the dc-link capacitor of two-level, three-phase, back-to-back converters. This method is based on the derived analytical solution for switching harmoni... Read More about DC-Link Capacitor Second Carrier Band Switching Harmonic Current Reduction in Two-Level Back-to-Back Converters.

Thermal Design of Linear Induction and Synchronous Motors for Electromagnetic Launch of Civil Aircraft (2017)
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Bertola, L., Cox, T., Wheeler, P., Garvey, S. D., & Morvan, H. (2017). Thermal Design of Linear Induction and Synchronous Motors for Electromagnetic Launch of Civil Aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 45(7), 1146-1153. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2017.2697941

The engine size of modern passenger transport aircraft is principally determined by take-off conditions, since initial acceleration requires maximum engine power. An elec¬tromagnetic launch (EML) system could provide some or all of the energy require... Read More about Thermal Design of Linear Induction and Synchronous Motors for Electromagnetic Launch of Civil Aircraft.

Error-voltage-based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converters with model predictive control method (2017)
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Dan, H., Peng, T., Su, M., Deng, H., Zhu, Q., Zhao, Z., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Error-voltage-based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converters with model predictive control method. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 53(5), 4603-4612. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2695978

This paper proposes an error-voltage based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converter (MC). A finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) method is used to operate the MC. The MC system performances under normal operation and... Read More about Error-voltage-based open-switch fault diagnosis strategy for matrix converters with model predictive control method.

Semiconductor devices in solid-state/hybrid circuit breakers: current status and future trends (2017)
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Gu, C., Wheeler, P., Castellazzi, A., Watson, A. J., & Effah, F. (2017). Semiconductor devices in solid-state/hybrid circuit breakers: current status and future trends. Energies, 10(4), Article 495. https://doi.org/10.3390/en10040495

Circuit breakers (CBs) are the main protection devices for both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power systems, ranging from tens of watts up to megawatts. This paper reviews the current status for solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs)... Read More about Semiconductor devices in solid-state/hybrid circuit breakers: current status and future trends.

A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency (2017)
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Fan, B., Wang, K., Gu, C., Wheeler, P., & Li, Y. (2018). A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(2), 1105-1117. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2685431

Modular multilevel matrix converter (M3C) is a promising topology for medium-voltage high-power applications. Due to the modular structure, it features easy scalability, high quality output waveforms and superior fault tolerance. However, M3C suffers... Read More about A branch current reallocation based energy balancing strategy for the modular multilevel matrix converter operating around equal frequency.

Control of a direct matrix converter with modulated model predictive control (2017)
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Vijayagopal, M., Zanchetta, P., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., Tarisciotti, L., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Control of a direct matrix converter with modulated model predictive control. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 53(3), 2342-2349. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2674602

This paper investigates the use of a model- predic-tive control strategy to control a direct matrix converter. The proposed control method combines the features of the classical Model Predictive Control and the Space Vector Modulation technique into... Read More about Control of a direct matrix converter with modulated model predictive control.

Vector control of an open-ended winding induction machine based on a two-output indirect matrix converter (2017)
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Riedemann, J., Clare, J. C., Wheeler, P., Blasco Giménez, R., Cardenas, R., & Pena, R. (in press). Vector control of an open-ended winding induction machine based on a two-output indirect matrix converter. Epe Journal, https://doi.org/10.1080/09398368.2016.1261457

The open-ended winding induction machine fed from a standard two-level Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) arrangement is an attractive solution for AC drives. An alternative power converter approach is to use an Indirect Matrix Converter (IMC) consisting... Read More about Vector control of an open-ended winding induction machine based on a two-output indirect matrix converter.

A comprehensive analysis and hardware implementation of control strategies for high output voltage DC-DC boost power converter (2017)
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Padmanaban, S., Grandi, G., Blaabjerg, F., Wheeler, P., Siano, P., & Hammami, M. (2017). A comprehensive analysis and hardware implementation of control strategies for high output voltage DC-DC boost power converter. International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.2991/ijcis.2017.10.1.10

Classical DC-DC converters used in high voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission systems, lack in terms of efficiency, reduced transfer gain and increased cost with sensor (voltage/current) numbers. Besides, the internal self-parasitic behavi... Read More about A comprehensive analysis and hardware implementation of control strategies for high output voltage DC-DC boost power converter.

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

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