Professor PATRICK WHEELER's Outputs (52)

Model predictive control for Vienna rectifier with constant frequency based on inductance parameters online identification (2024)
Journal Article
Dang, C., Wang, Y., Jiang, Z., Liu, D., Tong, X., Wheeler, P., & Xin, Y. (2024). Model predictive control for Vienna rectifier with constant frequency based on inductance parameters online identification. Journal of The Franklin Institute, 361(7), Article 106795. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfranklin.2024.106795

When the finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) is applied to the three-level converter, there are problems such as large current harmonics, high requirements for the computing efficiency of the microcontroller, complex multi-objective... Read More about Model predictive control for Vienna rectifier with constant frequency based on inductance parameters online identification.

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

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

Electricity Generation under the Climate Change Situation in Latin America: Trends and Challenges (2024)
Journal Article
Undurraga, J. P., Rivera, M., Cossutta, P., Garcés, A., Ayala, M., García, L. Y., & Wheeler, P. (2024). Electricity Generation under the Climate Change Situation in Latin America: Trends and Challenges. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 14(2), 535-545. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.15226

In a scenario of energy inequality, countries require stability for development and quality of life for their inhabitants. This paper addresses the reality of access to electrical energy and the effect of climate change on the potential of renewables... Read More about Electricity Generation under the Climate Change Situation in Latin America: Trends and Challenges.

Extended Horizon Predictive Control for Software Defined Networked Microgrids (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper
Pérez Guzmán, R., Rivera, M., Araya, B., Gόmez, J. S., Salgueiro, Y., Restrepo, C., Wheeler, P., You, M., & Sumner, M. (2024). Extended Horizon Predictive Control for Software Defined Networked Microgrids

This paper presents a model-based predictive control implementation (FCS-MPC) with extended horizon prediction to address the resiliency problem and voltage/frequency deviations for hierarchical microgrids. The proposed framework integrates Software-... Read More about Extended Horizon Predictive Control for Software Defined Networked Microgrids.

A Review on Weighting Factor Design of Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Strategies for AC Electric Drives (2024)
Journal Article
Zerdali, E., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2024). A Review on Weighting Factor Design of Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Strategies for AC Electric Drives. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 39(8), 9967-9981. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3370550

Model predictive control has been widely applied to AC electric drives over the last decade. Despite the proposed solutions, researchers are still seeking to find more effective solutions for weighting factor design, parameter dependency, current/tor... Read More about A Review on Weighting Factor Design of Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Strategies for AC Electric Drives.

A metaheuristic-based method for photovoltaic temperature computation under tropical conditions (2024)
Journal Article
Osorio, L., Moreno, M., Rivera, M., Tuninetti, V., Ruíz Chavarria, G., Duchêne, L., & Wheeler, P. (2024). A metaheuristic-based method for photovoltaic temperature computation under tropical conditions. Solar Energy, 271, Article 112414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2024.112414

Tropical climates have favorable irradiation levels for the development of photovoltaic systems; however, high temperatures have a negative impact on the efficiency of solar cells. Since direct measurement of cell temperature is not common, mathemati... Read More about A metaheuristic-based method for photovoltaic temperature computation under tropical conditions.

Switched Reluctance Linear Motor Force Ripple Suppression Based on Fixed Frequency Implicit Generalized Predictive Self-Correction Controller (2024)
Journal Article
Liu, J., Chen, H., Wang, X., Wheeler, P., Fernão Pires, V., Martins, J., Musolino, A., Gorbounov, Y., & Torkaman, H. (2024). Switched Reluctance Linear Motor Force Ripple Suppression Based on Fixed Frequency Implicit Generalized Predictive Self-Correction Controller. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 39(3), 1763-1781. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2024.3369867

An implicit generalized predictive self-correction controller (IGPC) is proposed in this paper to suppress the force ripple of switched reluctance linear motors (SRLMs). Due to its good robustness and rolling optimization features, the dynamic matrix... Read More about Switched Reluctance Linear Motor Force Ripple Suppression Based on Fixed Frequency Implicit Generalized Predictive Self-Correction Controller.

Parasitic Inductance Impact of a High-Turn-Ratio Half Bridge Active Clamped Converter for More-Electric Aircraft Applications (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhu, Y., Yang, T., Wang, Z., Yan, X., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2024, February). Parasitic Inductance Impact of a High-Turn-Ratio Half Bridge Active Clamped Converter for More-Electric Aircraft Applications. Presented at 2024 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), Long Beach, CA, USA

Within a More-Electric Aircraft (MEA) dc power distribution system, Half-Bridge-Active-Clamped (HBAC) converters can be used to control the power transfer between different dc buses, for example, between +/-270V to 28V dc buses. However, due to the r... Read More about Parasitic Inductance Impact of a High-Turn-Ratio Half Bridge Active Clamped Converter for More-Electric Aircraft Applications.

A Hybrid Multiresonances Suppression Method for Nonsynchronous LCL-Type Grid-Connected Inverter Clusters Under Weak Grid (2024)
Journal Article
Liu, J., Sun, X., Chen, Z., Chi, Y., Song, W., Zhu, Q., & Wheeler, P. (2024). A Hybrid Multiresonances Suppression Method for Nonsynchronous LCL-Type Grid-Connected Inverter Clusters Under Weak Grid. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 39(5), 5386-5399. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3366191

Multiresonance phenomena occur in inverter clusters under weak grid, with more complex resonance characteristics. Traditional suppression methods are difficult to determine control parameters when considering dynamic resonance under the variation of... Read More about A Hybrid Multiresonances Suppression Method for Nonsynchronous LCL-Type Grid-Connected Inverter Clusters Under Weak Grid.

Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Resonant Converter with Ultra Wide Output Voltage Range (2024)
Journal Article
Qazi, S., Venugopal, P., Watson, A. J., Wheeler, P., & Soeiro, T. B. (2024). Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Resonant Converter with Ultra Wide Output Voltage Range. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 39(5), 5750-5763. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3365391

In this article, a reconfigurable isolated dc/dc converter is proposed suitable for a wide output voltage range of 180–1500 V for efficient onshore charging in maritime applications. The proposed circuit concept can also fulfill the requirements of o... Read More about Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Resonant Converter with Ultra Wide Output Voltage Range.

Research on Definition of Short-Circuit Region for Γ-source Circuit Breaker (2024)
Journal Article
Song, W., Wang, C., An, N., Han, Z., Xue, D., & Wheeler, P. (2024). Research on Definition of Short-Circuit Region for Γ-source Circuit Breaker. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 39(5), 6271 - 6280. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2024.3361254

This article proposes a method defining area of short-circuit and load step change for Γ-source circuit breaker through deriving the law between the variables of transformation ratio, coupling coefficient, load and the boundary resistance. First, the... Read More about Research on Definition of Short-Circuit Region for Γ-source Circuit Breaker.

Speed‐current single‐loop control of PMSM based on model‐assisted cascaded extended state observer and sliding mode control (2024)
Journal Article
Wang, M., Liu, Y., Wang, Q., Liao, Y., & Wheeler, P. (2024). Speed‐current single‐loop control of PMSM based on model‐assisted cascaded extended state observer and sliding mode control. International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications, 52(7), 3558-3583. https://doi.org/10.1002/cta.3929

This paper proposes a novel speed‐current single‐loop speed regulation controller for permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) based on model‐assisted cascaded extended state observer (ESO) and sliding mode control (SMC), aimed at simplifying the co... Read More about Speed‐current single‐loop control of PMSM based on model‐assisted cascaded extended state observer and sliding mode control.