Professor PATRICK WHEELER's Outputs (288)

An Improved Coupled-Inductor Impedance Source Network With More Freedom in Winding Match (2020)
Journal Article
Ji, Y., Hongchen, L., Geng, L., Li, F., & Wheeler, P. (2020). An Improved Coupled-Inductor Impedance Source Network With More Freedom in Winding Match. IEEE Access, 8, 141472-141480. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2020.3013103

In this paper, an improved coupled-inductor impedance source network (CL-ISN) with more freedom in winding match is proposed. Through introducing three-winding coupled-inductor cells, the proposed CL-ISN can produce the same voltage gain by using dif... Read More about An Improved Coupled-Inductor Impedance Source Network With More Freedom in Winding Match.

A Low-Complexity Optimal Switching Time-Modulated Model-Predictive Control for PMSM With Three-Level NPC Converter (2020)
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Wang, Q., Yu, H., Li, C., Lang, X., Yeoh, S. S., Yang, T., Rivera, M., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2020). A Low-Complexity Optimal Switching Time-Modulated Model-Predictive Control for PMSM With Three-Level NPC Converter. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 6(3), 1188-1198. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2020.3012352

Conventional finite control set model-predictive control (FCS-MPC) presents a high computational burden, especially in three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) converters. This article proposes a low-complexity optimal switching time-modulated model-p... Read More about A Low-Complexity Optimal Switching Time-Modulated Model-Predictive Control for PMSM With Three-Level NPC Converter.

A Reduced Single-Phase Switched-Diode Cascaded Multilevel Inverter (2020)
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Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarebanzadeh, M., Rivera, M., Babaei, E., & Wheeler, P. (2021). A Reduced Single-Phase Switched-Diode Cascaded Multilevel Inverter. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 9(3), 3556-3569. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2020.3010793

The cascaded multilevel inverters (MLIs) are suitable topologies when a high number of voltage levels are needed. Nonetheless, cascaded topologies possess the main drawback of a high number of power switches and gate drivers that make sophisticated c... Read More about A Reduced Single-Phase Switched-Diode Cascaded Multilevel Inverter.

Novel Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Integrated Filter Inductor Using Motor's Inherent Magnetics (2020)
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Khowja, M. R., Gerada, C., Vakil, G., Patel, C., Odhano, S. A., Walker, A., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Novel Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Integrated Filter Inductor Using Motor's Inherent Magnetics. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(7), 5638-5649. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2020.3000110

A close functional and structural integration of passive elements is required to improve the power density of motor drives. Such power-dense motor drives are prerequisites in aerospace and automotive applications. This article presents a permanent ma... Read More about Novel Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Integrated Filter Inductor Using Motor's Inherent Magnetics.

Advanced Control Methods for Power Converters in DG Systems and Microgrids (2020)
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Dragicevic, T., Vazquez, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Advanced Control Methods for Power Converters in DG Systems and Microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(7), 5847-5862. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2020.2994857

In recent years, different advanced control methods have been successfully proposed as alternatives to conventional cascaded linear controllers for power converters in distributed generation systems and microgrids. The prime movers of this research a... Read More about Advanced Control Methods for Power Converters in DG Systems and Microgrids.

Improved Predictive Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Six-Phase Generation Systems (2020)
Journal Article
Toledo, S., Maqueda, E., Rivera, M., Gregor, R., Wheeler, P., & Romero, C. (2020). Improved Predictive Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Six-Phase Generation Systems. Energies, 13(10), Article 2660. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13102660

Distributed generation systems are emerging as a good solution as part of the response to the world’s growing energy demand. In this context multi-phase wind generation systems are a feasible option. These systems consist of renewable AC sources whic... Read More about Improved Predictive Control in Multi-Modular Matrix Converter for Six-Phase Generation Systems.

A Generalized Input Impedance Model of Multiple Active Bridge Converter (2020)
Journal Article
Yang, J., Buticchi, G., Gu, C., Gunter, S., Zhang, H., & Wheeler, P. (2020). A Generalized Input Impedance Model of Multiple Active Bridge Converter. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 6(4), 1695-1706. https://doi.org/10.1109/tte.2020.2986604

The electrical power distribution system (EPDS) of the more electric aircraft (MEA) is a fundamental component that needs to be efficient and resilient. The commonly considered architectures feature separate buses to achieve separation between differ... Read More about A Generalized Input Impedance Model of Multiple Active Bridge Converter.

A Dual-Channel-Enhanced Power Generation Architecture With Back-to-Back Converter for MEA Application (2020)
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Lang, X., Yang, T., Li, C., Enalou, H. B., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2020). A Dual-Channel-Enhanced Power Generation Architecture With Back-to-Back Converter for MEA Application. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 56(3), 3006-3019. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2020.2974145

This article proposes an improved power generation architecture (PGA) for future more electric aircraft applications. In the proposed architecture, a starter/generator is connected to the high-pressure (HP) shaft, and a generator is connected to the... Read More about A Dual-Channel-Enhanced Power Generation Architecture With Back-to-Back Converter for MEA Application.

High-Speed Electric Drives: A Step Towards System Design (2020)
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Savi, F., Barater, D., Nardo, M. D., Degano, M., Gerada, C., Wheeler, P., & Buticchi, G. (2020). High-Speed Electric Drives: A Step Towards System Design. IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society, 1, 10-21. https://doi.org/10.1109/ojies.2020.2973883

Electric drives applications have been worldwide adopted for the transportation electrification. An electric drive system is constituted by two main components: the power electronics converter and the electrical machine. Traditionally the design work... Read More about High-Speed Electric Drives: A Step Towards System Design.

Predictive Control Based DC Microgrid Stabilization With the Dual Active Bridge Converter (2020)
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Chen, L., Gao, F., Shen, K., Wang, Z., Tarisciotti, L., Wheeler, P., & Dragicevic, T. (2020). Predictive Control Based DC Microgrid Stabilization With the Dual Active Bridge Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(10), 8944-8956. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2020.2965460

Dual-active-bridge (DAB) enabled dc microgrids stabilization is investigated in this article. DAB has two control objectives: load current regulation and the dc-bus voltage stabilization. In multiobjective control applications, the conventional propo... Read More about Predictive Control Based DC Microgrid Stabilization With the Dual Active Bridge Converter.

Optimized space-vector-modulated quasi Z-source NPC inverter for solar PV application (2019)
Journal Article
Effah, F. B., Okyere, P. Y., Wheeler, P., Watson, A., & Clare, J. (2019). Optimized space-vector-modulated quasi Z-source NPC inverter for solar PV application. Carpathian Journal of Electrical Engineering, 13(1), 17-29

An optimized space vector modulation technique for controlling a quasi Z-source NPC inverter for solar photovoltaic application is presented in this paper. The presented algorithm optimizes the number of switching transitions over a switching cycle b... Read More about Optimized space-vector-modulated quasi Z-source NPC inverter for solar PV application.

THREE-LEVEL INDIRECT MATRIX CONVERTER WITH TWO SERIES Z-SOURCE NETWORKS. (2019)
Journal Article
Boafo Effah, F., Okyere, P., Sani Ellis, M., Wheeler, P., Watson, A., Clare, J., & Ojo, J. (2019). THREE-LEVEL INDIRECT MATRIX CONVERTER WITH TWO SERIES Z-SOURCE NETWORKS. Carpathian Journal of Electrical Engineering, 13(1), 61-76

In previous articles, the concept of series Z-source network has been extended to conventional indirect matrix converter to raise the voltage gain to unity and beyond. In this paper, this idea is modified and applied to a three-level indirect matrix... Read More about THREE-LEVEL INDIRECT MATRIX CONVERTER WITH TWO SERIES Z-SOURCE NETWORKS..

Moving discretized control set model-predictive control for dual-active bridge with the triple-phase shift (2019)
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Chen, L., Lin, L., Shao, S., Gao, F., Wang, Z., Wheeler, P. W., & Dragicevic, T. (2020). Moving discretized control set model-predictive control for dual-active bridge with the triple-phase shift. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(8), 8624-8637. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2019.2962838

Triple-phase shift (TPS) is commonly utilized to enhance the efficiency of the dual-active-bridge (DAB) converters. However, the small-signal model of the circuit varies with operating mode, terminal voltage ratio, and power. In order to address this... Read More about Moving discretized control set model-predictive control for dual-active bridge with the triple-phase shift.

Application of Analytic Signal and Smooth Interpolation in Pulsewidth Modulation for Conventional Matrix Converters (2019)
Journal Article
Szczepankowski, P., Wheeler, P., & Bajdecki, T. (2020). Application of Analytic Signal and Smooth Interpolation in Pulsewidth Modulation for Conventional Matrix Converters. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(12), 10011-10023. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2019.2956391

This article proposes an alternative and novel approach to the pulsewidth modulation (PWM) duty cycles computation for conventional matrix converters (CMC) fed by balanced, unbalanced, or nonsinusoidal ac voltage sources. The presented solution simpl... Read More about Application of Analytic Signal and Smooth Interpolation in Pulsewidth Modulation for Conventional Matrix Converters.

Experimental Validation of a quasi Z-Source Modular Multilevel Converter with DC Fault Blocking Capability (2019)
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Khera, F., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Experimental Validation of a quasi Z-Source Modular Multilevel Converter with DC Fault Blocking Capability. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 9(2), 1951-1965. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2019.2955859

This paper considers the design methodology and the modulation of the quasi Z-source modular multilevel converter (qZS-MMC) with half bridge sub-modules and evaluates its performance in voltage boosting mode for medium voltage applications. The qZS-M... Read More about Experimental Validation of a quasi Z-Source Modular Multilevel Converter with DC Fault Blocking Capability.

Sliding mode controller applied to coupled inductor dual boost inverter (2019)
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Fang, Y., Cao, S., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Sliding mode controller applied to coupled inductor dual boost inverter. Journal of Power Electronics, 19(6), 1403-1412. https://doi.org/10.6113/JPE.2019.19.6.1403

A coupled inductor-dual boost-inverter (CIDBI) with differential structure has been presented to be applied to micro-inverter photovoltaic module system because of its turn ratio of high-voltage level. However, it is hard for CIDBI converter with con... Read More about Sliding mode controller applied to coupled inductor dual boost inverter.

Cost function-based modulation scheme of model predictive control for VIENNA rectifier (2019)
Journal Article
Dang, C., Tong, X., Song, W., Han, Y., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Cost function-based modulation scheme of model predictive control for VIENNA rectifier. IET Power Electronics, 12(14), 3646-3655. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2019.0546

Finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) has been widely used in the control of grid-connected converters with the advantages of fast dynamics, multi-objective control, and easy implement. However, the conventional FCS-MPC bears with var... Read More about Cost function-based modulation scheme of model predictive control for VIENNA rectifier.

A Fast Diagnosis Method for Both IGBT Faults and Current Sensor Faults in Grid-Tied Three-Phase Inverters With Two Current Sensors (2019)
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Li, Z., Wheeler, P., Watson, A., Costabeber, A., Wang, B., Ren, Y., Bai, Z., & Ma, H. (2020). A Fast Diagnosis Method for Both IGBT Faults and Current Sensor Faults in Grid-Tied Three-Phase Inverters With Two Current Sensors. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 35(5), 5267-5278. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2019.2946692

© 1986-2012 IEEE. This article considers fault detection in the case of a three-phase three-wire (3P3W) inverter, when only two current sensors are used to save cost or due to a faulty current sensor. With two current sensors, there is no current met... Read More about A Fast Diagnosis Method for Both IGBT Faults and Current Sensor Faults in Grid-Tied Three-Phase Inverters With Two Current Sensors.

Geometrical Visualization of Indirect Space Vector Modulation for Matrix Converters Operating with Abnormal Supplies (2019)
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Guan, Q., Guan, Q., Wheeler, P., Simon, O., & Clare, J. (2019). Geometrical Visualization of Indirect Space Vector Modulation for Matrix Converters Operating with Abnormal Supplies. IET Power Electronics, 12(15), 4023-4033. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2019.0406

Matrix Converters can be sensitive to abnormal supply conditions due to the absence of energy storage elements. This sensitivity can get worse when the Matrix Converters are modulated by a traditional Indirect Space Vector Modulation that assumes the... Read More about Geometrical Visualization of Indirect Space Vector Modulation for Matrix Converters Operating with Abnormal Supplies.

Experimental evaluation of predictive voltage control for a four‐leg two‐stage matrix converter (2019)
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Garcia, C., Rivera, M., Rodriguez, J., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Experimental evaluation of predictive voltage control for a four‐leg two‐stage matrix converter. IET Power Electronics, 12(12), 3077-3084. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2018.6378

Model predictive control (MPC) has emerged as a real alternative for the control of different topologies of power converters. In particular, MPC has been successfully applied in matrix converters, significantly reducing the difficulty of control comp... Read More about Experimental evaluation of predictive voltage control for a four‐leg two‐stage matrix converter.