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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.

Standard clamp for regenerative braking in matrix converter drive: more electric aircraft (2018)
Journal Article
Munuswamy, I., & Wheeler, P. W. (2018). Standard clamp for regenerative braking in matrix converter drive: more electric aircraft. Journal of Electrical Engineering, 18(2), 394

This paper describes a novel method for braking regeneration in the Matrix Converter (MC) drive is proposed, called Standard Clamp Circuit (SCC) method for More Electric Aircraft (MEA). In earlier publications, Bi-Directional Switch (BDS) method and... Read More about Standard clamp for regenerative braking in matrix converter drive: more electric aircraft.

Phase-shift-modulation for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter in more electric aircraft (2018)
Journal Article
Chen, L., Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Guan, Q., Wheeler, P., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Phase-shift-modulation for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter in more electric aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(9), 8528-8543. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2018.2889861

A Phase-Shift-Modulation (PSM) technique is proposed for an Active-Bridge-Active-Clamp (ABAC) topology. This topology is aimed for high power more-electric-aircraft applications. The proposed PSM has a complete switching harmonics cancellation on the... Read More about Phase-shift-modulation for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter in more electric aircraft.

Artificial Intelligence Aided Automated Design for Reliability of Power Electronic Systems (2018)
Journal Article
Dragicevic, T., Wheeler, P., & Blaabjerg, F. (2019). Artificial Intelligence Aided Automated Design for Reliability of Power Electronic Systems. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(8), 7161-7171. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2018.2883947

© 1986-2012 IEEE. This paper proposes a new methodology for automated design of power electronic systems realized through the use of artificial intelligence. Existing approaches do not consider the system's reliability as a performance metric or are... Read More about Artificial Intelligence Aided Automated Design for Reliability of Power Electronic Systems.

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.

On-board microgrids for the More Electric Aircraft: technology review (2018)
Journal Article
Giampaolo, B., Serhiy, B., Marco, L., Patrick, W., & Kamal, A. (2018). On-board microgrids for the More Electric Aircraft: technology review. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(7), 5588-5599. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2881951

This paper presents an overview of technology related to on-board microgrids for the More Electric Aircraft. All aircraft use an isolated system, where security of supply and power density represent the main requirements. Different distribution syste... Read More about On-board microgrids for the More Electric Aircraft: technology review.

Model Predictive Control for Isolated DC/DC Power Converters with Transformer Peak Current Shaving (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Chen, L., Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Wheeler, P., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Model Predictive Control for Isolated DC/DC Power Converters with Transformer Peak Current Shaving. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (5954-5960). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558301

In this paper a Model Predictive Control, suitable for isolated DC/DC power converters and featuring optimization on converter operations, is proposed. The control is designed based on a specific a current-fed DC/DC converter topology, named Active-B... Read More about Model Predictive Control for Isolated DC/DC Power Converters with Transformer Peak Current Shaving.

Analysis and Modeling of SiC JFET Bi-Directional Switches Parasitic Oscillation (2018)
Journal Article
Wang, L., Yang, J., Ma, H., Wang, Z., Olanrewaju, K. O., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Analysis and Modeling of SiC JFET Bi-Directional Switches Parasitic Oscillation. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(9), 8613-8625. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2018.2885145

Silicon carbide (SiC) junction field-effect transistor (JFET) based bi-directional switches (BDSs) have great potential in the construction of several power electronic circuits, including matrix converters, multi-level converters, solid state breaker... Read More about Analysis and Modeling of SiC JFET Bi-Directional Switches Parasitic Oscillation.

An Enhanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft Applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Lang, X., Yang, T., Enalou, H. B., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018). An Enhanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft Applications. In Proceedings - 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/esars-itec.2018.8607688

© 2018 IEEE. The more-electric aircraft (MEA) concept has become a major trend due to its multiple advantages. Many functions which are conventionally driven by pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical power systems are replaced by electrical ones onboard... Read More about An Enhanced Power Generation Centre for More Electric Aircraft Applications.

Reliability Analysis of SiC MOSFET Power Module for More Electric Aircraft Motor Drive Applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
O'Donnell, S., Wheeler, P., & Castellazzi, A. (2018). Reliability Analysis of SiC MOSFET Power Module for More Electric Aircraft Motor Drive Applications. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-4). https://doi.org/10.1109/esars-itec.2018.8607615

This paper presents a reliability study on a Microsemi 5 kVA Integrated Power Solutions (IPS) module designed to drive an electrical motor in a More Electric Aircraft actuation system. The measures taken in the design of the product and the reliabili... Read More about Reliability Analysis of SiC MOSFET Power Module for More Electric Aircraft Motor Drive Applications.

Thermal Analysis of High Power High Voltage DC Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) for Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor-craft (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Adhikari, J., Yang, T., Zhang, J., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Thermal Analysis of High Power High Voltage DC Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) for Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor-craft. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ESARS-ITEC.2018.8607314

This paper explores different possible topologies of a high-power high-voltage bidirectional DC solid state power controller (SSPC) for aerospace applications. The most suitable topology is then selected for design and implementation of the SSPC. A d... Read More about Thermal Analysis of High Power High Voltage DC Solid State Power Controller (SSPC) for Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor-craft.

Selective harmonic elimination in cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter using genetic algorithm approach (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Hosseinzadeh, M. A., Sarbanzadeh, M., Salgueiro, Y., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (in press). Selective harmonic elimination in cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter using genetic algorithm approach

—Multilevel inverters are worked on medium-voltage and high-power applications due to their ability to supply high power quality output voltage. Hence, a low switching frequency strategy is applied in high power applications since it generates lower... Read More about Selective harmonic elimination in cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter using genetic algorithm approach.

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.

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.

3L-NPC AC-DC power converter using virtual space vector PWM with optimal switching sequence based on G-h coordinate (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Guo, F., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018). 3L-NPC AC-DC power converter using virtual space vector PWM with optimal switching sequence based on G-h coordinate. In 2018 IEEE International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles & International Transportation Electrification Conference (ESARS-ITEC)

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.

An active modulation scheme to boost voltage utilisation of the dual converter with a floating bridge (2018)
Journal Article
Huang, Z., Yang, T., Wheeler, P., Galea, M., Giangrande, P., & Chowdhury, S. (2019). An active modulation scheme to boost voltage utilisation of the dual converter with a floating bridge. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(7), 5623-5633. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2873539

This paper proposes a capacitor voltage regulation method for the dual converter with a floating bridge for aerospace applications. This topology has previously been reported, but with a constrained voltage utilisation factor due to the need for capa... Read More about An active modulation scheme to boost voltage utilisation of the dual converter with a floating bridge.

Neutral Point Voltage Control Method for Three-Level Diode-Clamped Converter Based on Fourth Harmonic Current Injection (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Li, C., Yang, T., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Neutral Point Voltage Control Method for Three-Level Diode-Clamped Converter Based on Fourth Harmonic Current Injection. In Proceedings - 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (6996-7002). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8557537

DC-link neutral point voltage balancing for three level neutral point clamped converters has been extensively investigated. Many effective methods have been reported with desirable performances under high power factor conditions. However, most of the... Read More about Neutral Point Voltage Control Method for Three-Level Diode-Clamped Converter Based on Fourth Harmonic Current Injection.

A novel immense configurations of boost converter for renewable energy application (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Maroti, P. K., Padmanaban, S., Blaabjerg, F., Ionel, D., & Wheeler, P. (2018). A novel immense configurations of boost converter for renewable energy application

A three immense configurations of boost converter for renewable energy application is presented in the paper. The Voltage Lift Switched Inductor (VLSI) structure is pledge to extra high voltage conversion. The proposed work represent the modified hig... Read More about A novel immense configurations of boost converter for renewable energy application.

Study of a Silicon Carbide MOSFET Power Module to Establish the Benefits of Adding Anti-parallel Schottky Diodes (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Trentin, A., Hind, D., Degano, M., Tighe, C., Arevalo, S. L., Yang, L., …Packwood, M. (2018). Study of a Silicon Carbide MOSFET Power Module to Establish the Benefits of Adding Anti-parallel Schottky Diodes. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (1829-1836). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8557415

The majority of commercial Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET based power modules available on the market today also include SiC Schottky diodes placed in anti-parallel with the MOSFETs. Using an accurate electrical and thermal simulation model this paper... Read More about Study of a Silicon Carbide MOSFET Power Module to Establish the Benefits of Adding Anti-parallel Schottky Diodes.

Performance Analysis of H- 2 Optimally Controlled Three-Phase Grids (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Dewar, D., Li, K., Formentini, A., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Performance Analysis of H- 2 Optimally Controlled Three-Phase Grids. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (2258-2264). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558087

Embedded electrical grids are comprised of multiple interconnected power converters, and have been recently adopted widely into applications such as micro-grids, electrical ships and More Electric Aircraft (MEA). Key aims of MEA research include redu... Read More about Performance Analysis of H- 2 Optimally Controlled Three-Phase Grids.

Optimized control design for power converters in power electronics embedded networks integrating grid model identification (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Li, K., Dewar, D., Formentini, A., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Optimized control design for power converters in power electronics embedded networks integrating grid model identification. In 2018 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting (IAS2018). https://doi.org/10.1109/IAS.2018.8544592

© 2018 IEEE The proliferation of power electronics systems and distributed generation in modern power networks has raised important issues regarding the effects that interconnected converters systems can have on the performance and stability of the w... Read More about Optimized control design for power converters in power electronics embedded networks integrating grid model identification.

Vector control of a modular multilevel matrix converter operating over the full output-frequency range (2018)
Journal Article
Diaz, M., Cardenas, R., Espinoza, M., Hackl, C. M., Rojas, F., Clare, J. C., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Vector control of a modular multilevel matrix converter operating over the full output-frequency range. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(7), 5102-5114. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2018.2870367

The Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter ( M 3 C ) is an ac-to-ac converter topology suitable for the control of high-power variable-speed drives. The control of this converter is complex, particularly when the two ac system frequencies are similar o... Read More about Vector control of a modular multilevel matrix converter operating over the full output-frequency range.

New inverting modified CUK converter configurations with switched inductor (MCCSI) for high-voltage/low-current renewable applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Maroti, P. K., Padmanaban, S., Bhaskar, M. S., Blaabjerg, F., & Wheeler, P. (2018). New inverting modified CUK converter configurations with switched inductor (MCCSI) for high-voltage/low-current renewable applications.

Inverting Modified CUK Converter with Switched Inductor (MCCSI) configurations are articulated in the paper for high-voltage and low-current renewable energy applications. Based on the Switched Inductor (SI) position in MCC converter, four new modifi... Read More about New inverting modified CUK converter configurations with switched inductor (MCCSI) for high-voltage/low-current renewable applications.

Device-package interaction and gate driver layout analysis in SiC MOSFET power modules for more electric aircraft motor drive applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
O'Donnell, S., Egan, L., Walsh, V., Wheeler, P., & Castellazzi, A. (2018). Device-package interaction and gate driver layout analysis in SiC MOSFET power modules for more electric aircraft motor drive applications. In EPE'18 ECCE Europe - 20th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications

This paper presents measurements and comparison analysis of 1200 V SiC MOSFET gate drive signals in two different integrated power solutions designed for More Electric Aircraft motor drive applications. The modules are designed to accommodate a 540 V... Read More about Device-package interaction and gate driver layout analysis in SiC MOSFET power modules for more electric aircraft motor drive applications.

Advanced modulations for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter with wide voltage operating ranges (2018)
Journal Article
Chen, L., Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Gao, F., Wheeler, P., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Advanced modulations for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter with wide voltage operating ranges. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 7(4), 2540-2552. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2018.2870827

An Active-Bridge-Active-Clamp (ABAC) topology with its associated switching patterns and modulation techniques is introduced in this paper. The topology has been designed to comply with stringent power quality requirements in a More Electric Aircraft... Read More about Advanced modulations for a current-fed isolated DC-DC converter with wide voltage operating ranges.

A comparison of modulation techniques for three-phase quasi Z-source modular multilevel converter able to provide DC-link fault blocking capability (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Khera, F. A., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. W. (2018, September). A comparison of modulation techniques for three-phase quasi Z-source modular multilevel converter able to provide DC-link fault blocking capability. Paper presented at EPE'18 ECCE Europe - 20th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications

Future transmission and distribution grids will use power converters to enable interface with HVDC systems and the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) is a topology that is already employed in commercial systems. The MMC converter inherent the benefit... Read More about A comparison of modulation techniques for three-phase quasi Z-source modular multilevel converter able to provide DC-link fault blocking capability.

An Improved Multistage Switched Inductor Boost Converter (Improved M-SIBC) for Renewable Energy Applications: A key to Enhance Conversion Ratio (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Bhaskar, M. S., Padmanaban, S., Blaabjerg, F., & Wheeler, P. W. (2018). An Improved Multistage Switched Inductor Boost Converter (Improved M-SIBC) for Renewable Energy Applications: A key to Enhance Conversion Ratio. In 2018 IEEE 19th Workshop on Control and Modeling for Power Electronics (COMPEL) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/COMPEL.2018.8459958

In this article, an improved Multistage Switched Inductor (M-SI) based power converter or Improved Multistage Switched Inductor Boost Converter (Improved M-SIBC) is proposed for renewable applications which provides a key to enhancing the voltage con... Read More about An Improved Multistage Switched Inductor Boost Converter (Improved M-SIBC) for Renewable Energy Applications: A key to Enhance Conversion Ratio.

A New Voltage Doubler Based DC-DC 2LCm-Y Power Converter Topologies for High-Voltage/Low-Current Renewable Energy Applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Bhaskar, M. S., Padmanaban, S., Wheeler, P., Blaabjerg, F., & Siano, P. (2018). A New Voltage Doubler Based DC-DC 2LCm-Y Power Converter Topologies for High-Voltage/Low-Current Renewable Energy Applications. In 2018 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC). https://doi.org/10.1109/ITEC.2018.8450120

In this treatise, a new voltage doubler based DCDC 2LCm-Y power converter topologies are uttered for the high voltage/low-current renewable energy applications. L-Y, 2L-Y, 2LC-Y and 2LCm-Y power converter categories are recently proposed in the exist... Read More about A New Voltage Doubler Based DC-DC 2LCm-Y Power Converter Topologies for High-Voltage/Low-Current Renewable Energy Applications.

Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Raza Khowja, M., Gerada, C., Vakil, G., Quadri, S. Q., Wheeler, P., & Patel, C. (2018). Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator. In 2018 IEEE Transportation and Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC) (570-575). https://doi.org/10.1109/ITEC.2018.8450246

A close physical and functional integration of passive components is required to make an efficient and power dense overall system. Such power dense systems are a prerequisite in aerospace and marine applications. This paper presents a design of an in... Read More about Design of an Integrated Inductor for 45kW Aerospace Starter-Generator.

Unipolar single reference multicarrier sinusoidal pulse width modulation based 7-level inverter with reduced number of semiconductor switches for renewable energy applications (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Raj, K., Mahajan, S. B., Sanjeevikumar, P., Frede, B., Pat, W., & Muhammad H., R. (2018, August). Unipolar single reference multicarrier sinusoidal pulse width modulation based 7-level inverter with reduced number of semiconductor switches for renewable energy applications. Paper presented at IEEE-PEMC 2018 - 18th International Conference on Power Electronics and Motion Control

In the present scenario of increasing power demand and depletion of fossil fuel results in the research advancements in the field of renewable energy sources. Among various types of renewable energy sources, photovoltaic related applications are... Read More about Unipolar single reference multicarrier sinusoidal pulse width modulation based 7-level inverter with reduced number of semiconductor switches for renewable energy applications.

A Modulated Model Predictive Control Scheme for the Brushless Doubly Fed Induction Machine (2018)
Journal Article
Li, X., Peng, T., Dan, H., Zhang, G., Tang, W., Jin, W., …Rivera, M. (2018). A Modulated Model Predictive Control Scheme for the Brushless Doubly Fed Induction Machine. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 6(4), 1681-1691. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2018.2865668

© 2013 IEEE. Brushless doubly fed induction machines (BDFIMs) feature some important advantages, such as high reliability and low maintenance cost, over alternative solutions for brushless machine applications. This paper proposes a modulated model p... Read More about A Modulated Model Predictive Control Scheme for the Brushless Doubly Fed Induction Machine.

Development of aircraft electric starter-generator system based-on active rectification technology (2018)
Journal Article
Bozhko, S., Yang, T., Le Peuvedic, J., Arumugam, P., Degano, M., La Rocca, A., …Wheeler, P. (2018). Development of aircraft electric starter-generator system based-on active rectification technology. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 4(4), 985-996. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2018.2863031

More-electric aircraft (MEA) has become a dominant trend for modern aircraft. On-board MEA, many functions, which are conventionally driven by pneumatic and hydraulic power, are replaced with electrical subsystems. Starting aircraft engines with an e... Read More about Development of aircraft electric starter-generator system based-on active rectification technology.

A Leakage-Inductance-Tolerant Commutation Strategy for Isolated AC/AC Converters (2018)
Journal Article
Nasir, U., Costabeber, A., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. (2019). A Leakage-Inductance-Tolerant Commutation Strategy for Isolated AC/AC Converters. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 7(1), 467-479. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2018.2861326

© 2013 IEEE. This paper proposes a generalized commutation strategy suitable for matrix-based isolated ac/ac conversion stages in solid-state transformers for use whenever there is nonnegligible leakage inductance in the isolation transformer. The st... Read More about A Leakage-Inductance-Tolerant Commutation Strategy for Isolated AC/AC Converters.

Three-phase rectifiers with current compensation schemes. Part II, Active and hybrid configurations (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Faundez, D., Kolar, J., Wheeler, P., Riveros, J. A., & Toledo, S. (in press). Three-phase rectifiers with current compensation schemes. Part II, Active and hybrid configurations

The current injection schemes for unidirectional three-phase diode bridge rectifiers are widely utilised in industrial and aerospace applications. The additional circuitry in combination with modern control strategies mitigate the effects of the conv... Read More about Three-phase rectifiers with current compensation schemes. Part II, Active and hybrid configurations.

Three-phase rectifiers with current compensation schemes. Part I, Passive circuits (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Rivera, M., Faundez, D., Kolar, J., Wheeler, P., Riveros, J. A., & Toledo, S. (in press). Three-phase rectifiers with current compensation schemes. Part I, Passive circuits

—Three-phase rectifiers are widely used in several applications. The main feature desired in these power converters is a satisfying regulation of dc output voltage/current, but this ought to be achieved with high quality ac currents and unitary power... Read More about Three-phase rectifiers with current compensation schemes. Part I, Passive circuits.

Wide bandgap voltage source inverter design for automotive electric drivetrain (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Savi, F., Buticchi, G., Gerada, C., Wheeler, P., & Barater, D. (in press). Wide bandgap voltage source inverter design for automotive electric drivetrain

In this paper a high power, high frequency voltage source inverter for automotive traction application is reviewed. The main objectives of the design process is the maximization of power density, while keeping high efficiency and low weight. In this... Read More about Wide bandgap voltage source inverter design for automotive electric drivetrain.

Matrix converter open circuit fault behavior analysis and diagnosis with a model predictive control strategy (2018)
Journal Article
Zhang, J., Dan, H., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Matrix converter open circuit fault behavior analysis and diagnosis with a model predictive control strategy. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 6(4), 1831-1839. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2018.2856460

A novel fast and reliable open circuit fault diagnosis strategy for a Matrix Converter with a Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control strategy is proposed in this paper. Current sensors are located ahead of the clamp circuit to measure the output... Read More about Matrix converter open circuit fault behavior analysis and diagnosis with a model predictive control strategy.

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.

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.

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.

Current fed multipulse rectifier approach for unidirectional HVDC and MVDC applications (2018)
Journal Article
Lambert, G., Vieira Soares, M., Wheeler, P., Lobo Heldwein, M., & Romulo de Novaes, Y. (in press). Current fed multipulse rectifier approach for unidirectional HVDC and MVDC applications. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2018.2849927

Even though multipulse rectifiers are a long established and well-known technology, still their behavior is not fully described in the literature when they are fed by three-phase balanced sinusoidal currents sources. To address the aforementioned gap... Read More about Current fed multipulse rectifier approach for unidirectional HVDC and MVDC applications.

Control of modular multilevel cascade converters for offshore wind energy generation and transmission (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Diaz, M., Rojas, F., Donoso, F., Cardenas, R., Espinoza, M., Mora, A., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Control of modular multilevel cascade converters for offshore wind energy generation and transmission. In 2018 Thirteenth International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies (EVER) (1-10). https://doi.org/10.1109/EVER.2018.8362406

The trend of multimegawatt (Multi-MW) wind turbines, especially for offshore installations, has positioned Modular Multilevel Cascade Converters (MMCCs) as a promising solution for Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECSs). Additionally, High Voltage Di... Read More about Control of modular multilevel cascade converters for offshore wind energy generation and transmission.

A Modified Neutral Point Balancing Space Vector Modulation for Three-Level Neutral Point Clamped Converters in High-Speed Drives (2018)
Journal Article
Li, C., Yang, T., Kulsangcharoen, P., Lo Calzo, G., Bozhko, S., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2018). A Modified Neutral Point Balancing Space Vector Modulation for Three-Level Neutral Point Clamped Converters in High-Speed Drives. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(2), 910-921. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2835372

© 2018 IEEE. This paper describes a high-performance neutral point voltage balancing technique for a neutral point clamped (NPC) converter. Conventional neutral point voltage balancing methods do not function well under low power factor, low pulse ra... Read More about A Modified Neutral Point Balancing Space Vector Modulation for Three-Level Neutral Point Clamped Converters in High-Speed Drives.

Vector control strategies to enable equal frequency operation of the modular multilevel matrix converter (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Diaz, M., Espinoza, M., Rojas, F., Wheeler, P., & Cardenas, R. (2018). Vector control strategies to enable equal frequency operation of the modular multilevel matrix converter.

The Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter (M3C) is an ac-to-ac converter suitable for high-power applications. The control of this converter is complex, mainly when the frequencies of the ac systems connected to the ports of the converter are close or... Read More about Vector control strategies to enable equal frequency operation of the modular multilevel matrix converter.

New modulation scheme for bidirectional quasi z-source modular multilevel converters (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Khera, F., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. (2018). New modulation scheme for bidirectional quasi z-source modular multilevel converters.

This paper proposes a dedicated modulation scheme for a bidirectional quasi Z-source modular multilevel converter (BqZS-MMC). The operation principle and a suitable PWM method are proposed. The relation between the modulation index and shoot-through... Read More about New modulation scheme for bidirectional quasi z-source modular multilevel converters.

An advanced modulation scheme emphasising neutral point ripple suppression using predictive control for three-level NPC converters in aircraft electric starter generator applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Li, C., Yang, T., Lo Calzo, G., Bozhko, S., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2018). An advanced modulation scheme emphasising neutral point ripple suppression using predictive control for three-level NPC converters in aircraft electric starter generator applications.

Electrical starter/generator (ESG) system is one of the key innovations of more-electric aircraft initiative. The ESG cranks the engine and accelerates it up to self-sustained speed using electric energy (starter mode) and then runs as a generator to... Read More about An advanced modulation scheme emphasising neutral point ripple suppression using predictive control for three-level NPC converters in aircraft electric starter generator applications.

Flux control modulation for the dual active bridge DC/DC converter (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Fritz, N., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., Cuomo, F., & Wheeler, P. (2018, April). Flux control modulation for the dual active bridge DC/DC converter. Paper presented at 9th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2018)

This paper introduces a novel modulation technique for the single phase Dual Active Bridge (DAB) in which the switching frequency and transformer flux are modulated to achieve improved power transfer characteristics and reduced converter losses. By a... Read More about Flux control modulation for the dual active bridge DC/DC converter.

Analytical modelling and power density optimisation of a single phase dual active bridge for aircraft application (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Fritz, N., Rashed, M., Bozhko, S., Cuomo, F., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Analytical modelling and power density optimisation of a single phase dual active bridge for aircraft application.

A design procedure for the Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converter is presented, which aims to optimized power density and computational effort. When designing a DAB, the selection of circuit design parameters such as switching frequency, leakage inductan... Read More about Analytical modelling and power density optimisation of a single phase dual active bridge for aircraft application.

Model predictive control for Active-Bridge-Active-Clamp (ABAC) converter (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Chen, L., Tarisciotti, L., Costabeber, A., Gottardo, D., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Model predictive control for Active-Bridge-Active-Clamp (ABAC) converter.

The Dual-Active-Bridge is a well-established isolated, bidirectional DC/DC topology suitable for applications where high efficiency, galvanic isolation and large voltage conversion ratios are required. However, in low voltage high power cases, the ou... Read More about Model predictive control for Active-Bridge-Active-Clamp (ABAC) converter.

Operation principles of quasi Z-source modular multilevel converters (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Khera, F. A., Klumpner, C., & Wheeler, P. W. (2018). Operation principles of quasi Z-source modular multilevel converters. In Proceedings 2017 IEEE Southern Power Electronics Conference (SPEC) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEC.2017.8333617

This paper proposes the integration of a quasi Z-source network with a modular multilevel converter (MMC) to provide voltage boost capability. The proposed quasi-Z-source MMC uses two symmetrical networks of inductors and capacitors connected between... Read More about Operation principles of quasi Z-source modular multilevel converters.

Modulated predictive control for indirect matrix converter (2018)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Lei, J., Formentini, A., Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Rivera, M. (in press). Modulated predictive control for indirect matrix converter. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2699666

Finite State Model Predictive Control (MPC) has been recently applied to several converter topologies as it can provide many advantages over other MPC techniques. The advantages of MPC include fast dynamics, multi-target control capability and relati... Read More about Modulated predictive control for indirect matrix converter.

Design and testing of electromechanical actuator for aerospace applications (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Papini, L., Connor, P., Patel, C., Empringham, L., Gerada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Design and testing of electromechanical actuator for aerospace applications. In 2018 25th International Workshop on Electric Drives: Optimization in Control of Electric Drives (IWED2018) - Proceedings (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/IWED.2018.8321392

Electromechanical actuators are gaining interest in the aerospace industry within the More Electrical Aircraft (MEA) architecture. The end-goal of fully electric aircraft includes Electromechanical actuation for flight control systems. The design and... Read More about Design and testing of electromechanical actuator for aerospace applications.

Generic functional modelling of multi-pulse auto-transformer rectifier units for more-electric aircraft applications (2018)
Journal Article
Yang, T., Bozhko, S., Wheeler, P., Wang, S., & Wu, S. (2018). Generic functional modelling of multi-pulse auto-transformer rectifier units for more-electric aircraft applications. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics, 31(5), 883-891. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cja.2018.03.010

The Auto-Transformer Rectifier Unit (ATRU) is one preferred solution for high-power AC/DC power conversion in aircraft. This is mainly due to its simple structure, high reliability and reduced kVA ratings. Indeed, the ATRU has become a preferred AC/D... Read More about Generic functional modelling of multi-pulse auto-transformer rectifier units for more-electric aircraft applications.

Bidirectional partial power converter interface for energy storage systems to provide peak shaving in grid-tied PV plants (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Muller, N., Kouro, S., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2018). Bidirectional partial power converter interface for energy storage systems to provide peak shaving in grid-tied PV plants.

The ever growing participation of modern renewable resources in electric markets has shaken the paradigm of generation-demand constant match. Most modern renewables add intermittent behaviour and high variability to electric markets, forcing other re... Read More about Bidirectional partial power converter interface for energy storage systems to provide peak shaving in grid-tied PV plants.

A modified modulation scheme for three-level diode-clamped matrix converter under unbalanced input conditions (2018)
Journal Article
Su, M., Zhao, Z., Dan, H., Peng, T., Sun, Y., Che, R., …Wheeler, P. (2018). A modified modulation scheme for three-level diode-clamped matrix converter under unbalanced input conditions. IET Power Electronics, 11(8), https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2017.0512

The three-level diode-clamped matrix converter topology has outstanding performance under ideal operating conditions. However, input disturbance can influence the waveforms at the output side of the converter due to the direct coupling between the in... Read More about A modified modulation scheme for three-level diode-clamped matrix converter under unbalanced input conditions.

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.