Professor PATRICK WHEELER's Outputs (576)

Fault Tolerant Control of Advanced Power Generation Center for More-Electric Aircraft Applications (2021)
Journal Article
Lang, X., Yang, T., Wang, Z., Wang, C., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2022). Fault Tolerant Control of Advanced Power Generation Center for More-Electric Aircraft Applications. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 8, 4173-4189. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2021.3093506

This paper presents a control scheme for a recently reported aircraft advanced power generation center (APGC) during postfault operation conditions. Within the APGC, two electrical generators extract power from two separate engine shafts and supply e... Read More about Fault Tolerant Control of Advanced Power Generation Center for More-Electric Aircraft Applications.

A novel adaptive cascade controller design on a buck–boost DC–DC converter with a fractional-order PID voltage controller and a self-tuning regulator adaptive current controller (2021)
Journal Article
Mollaee, H., Ghamari, S. M., Saadat, S. A., & Wheeler, P. (2021). A novel adaptive cascade controller design on a buck–boost DC–DC converter with a fractional-order PID voltage controller and a self-tuning regulator adaptive current controller. IET Power Electronics, 14(11), 1920-1935. https://doi.org/10.1049/pel2.12159

The design of a cascade controller is demonstrated for a buck–boost converter that is combined with two control loops consisting of inner and outer controllers. The outer loop is implemented by a fractional-order proportional-integrated-derivative (F... Read More about A novel adaptive cascade controller design on a buck–boost DC–DC converter with a fractional-order PID voltage controller and a self-tuning regulator adaptive current controller.

Model Predictive Control for DC Offset Suppression of Dual Active Bridge Converter for More-Electric Aircraft Applications (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhu, Y., Wang, Z., Yang, T., Dragicevic, T., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021, June). Model Predictive Control for DC Offset Suppression of Dual Active Bridge Converter for More-Electric Aircraft Applications. Presented at 2021 ISIE-30th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, Kyoto, Japan (online)

In this paper, the Dual Active Bridge (DAB) converter used to interface batteries for 270/28V on-board grid in More electric aircraft (MEA) applications is investigated. In order to transfer the desired rated power of 3kW, the low voltage terminal cu... Read More about Model Predictive Control for DC Offset Suppression of Dual Active Bridge Converter for More-Electric Aircraft Applications.

Development of Solar Energy in Chile and the World (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Rojas, D., Fuentes, R., & Wheeler, P. (2021, June). Development of Solar Energy in Chile and the World. Presented at IEEE 48th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 2021), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

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.

Current and Voltage Model Predictive Control for a Three-Stage Smart Transformer (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buticchi, G., Tarisciotti, L., Wheeler, P., Shao, S., & Chen, L. (2021, June). Current and Voltage Model Predictive Control for a Three-Stage Smart Transformer. Presented at 30th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (ISIE 2021), Kyoto, Japan (online)

Power Electronics has been widely employed in many industrial areas: transportation, electrical energy conversion and distribution and power systems. Recently, the attention towards the dc grids has increased, due to the possible advantages in terms... Read More about Current and Voltage Model Predictive Control for a Three-Stage Smart Transformer.

Evaluation of Input-Shaping Control Robustness for the Reduction of Torsional Vibrations (2021)
Journal Article
Ahumada, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Evaluation of Input-Shaping Control Robustness for the Reduction of Torsional Vibrations. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 57(5), 5028-5038. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2021.3087673

Aircraft drivetrains connect the engine to the electrical power system. In most cases, the drivetrains are relatively flexible and have vibration modes with values below 100 Hz to reduce weight and size. Therefore, electrical loads' connection and di... Read More about Evaluation of Input-Shaping Control Robustness for the Reduction of Torsional Vibrations.

A novel predictive control method with optimal switching sequence and filter resonance suppression for two-stage matrix converter (2021)
Journal Article
Di, Z., Xu, D., Tarisciotti, L., & Wheeler, P. (2021). A novel predictive control method with optimal switching sequence and filter resonance suppression for two-stage matrix converter. Energies, 14(12), Article 3652. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14123652

This paper proposes a vector modulation-based model predictive current control strategy for a two-stage matrix converter. The switching frequency is kept constant by fixing the switching instantly. The control scheme controls the source reactive powe... Read More about A novel predictive control method with optimal switching sequence and filter resonance suppression for two-stage matrix converter.

An Enhanced Virtual Space Vector Modulation Scheme of Three-Level NPC Converters for More-Electric-Aircraft Applications (2021)
Journal Article
Guo, F., Yang, T., Diab, A., Yeoh, S. S., Bozhko, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021). An Enhanced Virtual Space Vector Modulation Scheme of Three-Level NPC Converters for More-Electric-Aircraft Applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 57(5), 5239-5251. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2021.3085798

Multilevel converters have been used for aircraft electric starter/generator (ESG) systems due to their high power qualities. One of the desirable topologies is the three-level neutral-point-clamped (3L-NPC) converter. Our studied ESG system operates... Read More about An Enhanced Virtual Space Vector Modulation Scheme of Three-Level NPC Converters for More-Electric-Aircraft Applications.

Comparative Study of Classical and MPC Control for Single-Phase MMC Based on V-HIL Simulations (2021)
Journal Article
Majstorovic, M., Rivera, M., Ristic, L., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Comparative Study of Classical and MPC Control for Single-Phase MMC Based on V-HIL Simulations. Energies, 14(11), Article 3230. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14113230

The operation of single-phase Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) is analyzed in the paper. A mathematical model of the converter is developed and described, based on which the structure and selection of parameters for Classical Control and Optimal Sw... Read More about Comparative Study of Classical and MPC Control for Single-Phase MMC Based on V-HIL Simulations.

Electric/Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems (2021)
Journal Article
Wheeler, P., Sirimanna, T. S., Bozhko, S., & Haran, K. S. (2021). Electric/Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems. Proceedings of the IEEE, 109(6), 1115-1127. https://doi.org/10.1109/jproc.2021.3073291

The idea of electric propulsion for transportation is not new; indeed, the first cars, nearly 200 years ago, were electric. However, our dependence on fossil fuels over the last 100 years is now being questioned, and as a global society, we are movin... Read More about Electric/Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems.

A Family of High Step–Up DC–DC Converters With Nc Step-Up Cells and M–Source Clamped Circuits (2021)
Journal Article
Ai, J., Lin, M., Liu, H., & Wheeler, P. (2021). A Family of High Step–Up DC–DC Converters With Nc Step-Up Cells and M–Source Clamped Circuits. IEEE Access, 9, 65947-65966. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2021.3073416

In this paper, in order to study the relationship among different converters, a novel concept-modular high step-up converter-is proposed, which is composed of one basic converter, one Nc step-up cell (Nc-SUC), and one M-source passive lossless clampe... Read More about A Family of High Step–Up DC–DC Converters With Nc Step-Up Cells and M–Source Clamped Circuits.

Impedance-based Stability Analysis of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator for the More Electric Aircraft (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Yang, J., Buticchi, G., Gu, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021, April). Impedance-based Stability Analysis of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator for the More Electric Aircraft. Presented at 5th IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machine Design, Control and Diagnosis, Modena, Italy (online)

For a more electric aircraft (MEA), most hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical subsystems are supposed to be replaced with electrical subsystems. These replacements result in a larger scale of on-board electrical power distribution system (EPDS). As th... Read More about Impedance-based Stability Analysis of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator for the More Electric Aircraft.

Hybrid sensorless motor control in aerospace applications, a survey in sensorless control, optimizing for availability and acoustic noise (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Skoulaxinos, S., Wheeler, P., & Vakil, G. (2021, April). Hybrid sensorless motor control in aerospace applications, a survey in sensorless control, optimizing for availability and acoustic noise. Presented at Proceedings - 2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2021, Modena, Italy

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.

4-MW Class High-Power-Density Generator for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft (2021)
Journal Article
Golovanov, D., Gerada, D., Sala, G., Degano, M., Trentin, A., Connor, P. H., Xu, Z., Rocca, A. L., Galassini, A., Tarisciotti, L., Eastwick, C. N., Pickering, S. J., Wheeler, P., Clare, J., Filipenko, M., & Gerada, C. (2021). 4-MW Class High-Power-Density Generator for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 7(4), 2952-2964. https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2021.3068928

This article describes the underpinning research, development, construction, and testing of a 4-MW multithree phase generator designed for a hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion system demonstrator. The aim of the work is to demonstrate gravimetric po... Read More about 4-MW Class High-Power-Density Generator for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft.

Modeling and Stability Enhancement of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator Based DC System for More Electric Aircraft (2021)
Journal Article
Yang, J., Yan, H., Gu, C., Wang, S., Zhao, W., Wheeler, P., & Buticchi, G. (2022). Modeling and Stability Enhancement of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator Based DC System for More Electric Aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69(3), 2511-2520. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2021.3066934

The concept of the more electric aircraft is aimed at electrifying the mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic subsystems on aircraft. With increasing usage of power electronics, the architecture of onboard electrical power distribution systems becomes... Read More about Modeling and Stability Enhancement of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator Based DC System for More Electric Aircraft.

Predictive Current Control Applied to a 3L-NPC Inverter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., Baier, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Predictive Current Control Applied to a 3L-NPC Inverter. Presented at 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Valparaíso, Chile

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.

Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in a VSI Inverter Applying Sequential Predictive Control (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Murillo-Yarce, D., Rivera, M., Restrepo, C., Munoz, J., Baier, C., Rodriguez, R., Wheeler, P., Zanchetta, P., & Mirzaeva, G. (2021, March). Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in a VSI Inverter Applying Sequential Predictive Control. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA 2021), Valparaíso, Chile

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.

Reactive Power Control Using a Model-Based Predictive Control Strategy Applied to an Indirect Matrix Converter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Toledo, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Reactive Power Control Using a Model-Based Predictive Control Strategy Applied to an Indirect Matrix Converter. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA 2021), Valparaíso, Chile

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.

Field-Oriented Control with a Predictive Current Strategy of an Induction Machine Fed by a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Riveros, J. A., Rodriguez, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Field-Oriented Control with a Predictive Current Strategy of an Induction Machine Fed by a Two-Level Voltage Source Inverter. Presented at 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Valparaíso, Chile

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 Current Control Strategy for a Multi-Modular Matrix Converter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Predictive Current Control Strategy for a Multi-Modular Matrix Converter. Presented at 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Valparaíso, Chile

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.