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A Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter for EV Powertrain (2023)
Journal Article
Tresca, G., Formentini, A., Riccio, J., Anglani, N., & Zanchetta, P. (2023). A Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter for EV Powertrain. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2023.3337763

This paper presents a new topology for EV powertrain, called Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter, able to simultaneously implement power conversion and active battery system management. The latter feature is performed through the Reconfigura... Read More about A Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter for EV Powertrain.

Balanced Charging Algorithm for CHB in an EV Powertrain (2023)
Journal Article
Gemma, F., Tresca, G., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2023). Balanced Charging Algorithm for CHB in an EV Powertrain. Energies, 16(14), Article 5565. https://doi.org/10.3390/en16145565

The scientific literature acknowledges cascaded H-bridge (CHB) converters as a viable alternative to two-level inverters in electric vehicle (EV) powertrain applications. In the context of an electric vehicle engine connected to a DC charger, this st... Read More about Balanced Charging Algorithm for CHB in an EV Powertrain.

Modulated Model-Predictive Integral Control Applied to a Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive (2023)
Journal Article
Riccio, J., Karamanakos, P., Odhano, S., Tang, M., Di Nardo, M., Tresca, G., & Zanchetta, P. (2023). Modulated Model-Predictive Integral Control Applied to a Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 11(3), 3000-3010. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2023.3245077

This article investigates an innovative modulation technique for a predictive control applied to a synchronous reluctance motor (SyRM) drive. The new formulation of the duty cycles, in both linear and overmodulation regions, relies on the identified... Read More about Modulated Model-Predictive Integral Control Applied to a Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drive.

Direct Model Predictive Control of Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives (2022)
Journal Article
Riccio, J., Karamanakos, P., Odhano, S., Tang, M., Nardo, M. D., & Zanchetta, P. (2023). Direct Model Predictive Control of Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 59(1), 1054-1063. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2022.3213002

This paper investigates a finite-control set model-predictive control (FCS-MPC) algorithm to enhance the performance of a synchronous reluctance machine drive. Particular emphasis is placed on the definition of the cost function enabling a computatio... Read More about Direct Model Predictive Control of Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives.

An Adaptive Data-Driven Iterative Feedforward Tuning Approach Based on Fast Recursive Algorithm: With Application to A Linear Motor (2022)
Journal Article
Fu, X., Yang, X., Zanchetta, P., Tang, M., Liu, Y., & Chen, Z. (2023). An Adaptive Data-Driven Iterative Feedforward Tuning Approach Based on Fast Recursive Algorithm: With Application to A Linear Motor. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 19(4), 6160-6169. https://doi.org/10.1109/tii.2022.3202818

The feedforward control can effectively improve the servo performance in applications with high requirements of velocity and acceleration. The iterative feedforward tuning method (IFFT) enables the possibility of both removing the need for prior know... Read More about An Adaptive Data-Driven Iterative Feedforward Tuning Approach Based on Fast Recursive Algorithm: With Application to A Linear Motor.

Analysis and Fault-Tolerant Control for Dual-Three-Phase PMSM Based on Virtual Healthy Model (2022)
Journal Article
Zheng, B., Zou, J., Li, B., Tang, M., Xu, Y., & Zanchetta, P. (2022). Analysis and Fault-Tolerant Control for Dual-Three-Phase PMSM Based on Virtual Healthy Model. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 37(12), 15411-15424. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2022.3199100

Dual-three-phase permanent magnet synchronous machines (DTP-PMSMs) are famous for their fault-tolerant capability. However, the complex modeling, high copper loss, and torque ripple under postfault operation limit their further application. In this a... Read More about Analysis and Fault-Tolerant Control for Dual-Three-Phase PMSM Based on Virtual Healthy Model.

Power Electronics Converters for the Internet of Energy: A Review (2022)
Journal Article
Granata, S., Di Benedetto, M., Terlizzi, C., Leuzzi, R., Bifaretti, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2022). Power Electronics Converters for the Internet of Energy: A Review. Energies, 15(7), Article 2604. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15072604

This paper presents a comprehensive review of multi-port power electronics converters used for application in AC, DC, or hybrid distribution systems in an Internet of Energy scenario. In particular, multi-port solid-state transformer (SST) topologies... Read More about Power Electronics Converters for the Internet of Energy: A Review.

Profiling the Eddy Current Losses Variations of High-Speed Permanent Magnet Machines in Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (2022)
Journal Article
Huang, Z., Tang, M., Golovanov, D., Yang, T., Herring, S., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2022). Profiling the Eddy Current Losses Variations of High-Speed Permanent Magnet Machines in Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2022.3152845

High-speed permanent magnet (PM) machines have been recognized as a popular choice for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Although high-speed operation can enhance the machine power density, more rotor eddy current losses can be expected. Thos... Read More about Profiling the Eddy Current Losses Variations of High-Speed Permanent Magnet Machines in Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles.

Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter design for Battery Energy System Storage (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Tresca, G., Formentini, A., Di Salvo, S., Leuzzi, R., Anglani, N., & Zanchetta, P. (2022). Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter design for Battery Energy System Storage. . https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEEDAM53979.2022.9842134

This paper presents the Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel converter employed for battery energy storage systems. The main advantage lies on the possibility to fully control each battery cell, improving the overall performances of the storage system.... Read More about Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter design for Battery Energy System Storage.

Effect of model parameter errors in model predictive control applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., Wheeler, P., Zanchetta, P., & Mirzaeva, G. (2021). Effect of model parameter errors in model predictive control applications. . https://doi.org/10.1109/CHILECON54041.2021.9702942

When implementing predictive control strategies for power electronic converters a good model of the system is needed because this model determines the quality of the resulting controller. In this paper a study of the model parameter error effects in... Read More about Effect of model parameter errors in model predictive control applications.

Fault Detection and Management of the Three-Phase 4-Leg Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Zanchetta, P., Benedetto, M. D., Lidozzi, A., & Solero, L. (2021). Fault Detection and Management of the Three-Phase 4-Leg Voltage Source Inverter. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE47101.2021.9595966

A novel fault detection and ride-through method for the three-phase 4-Leg Inverter (3Φ4L Inverter) used in off-grid applications is addressed in this paper. Open circuit and short circuit faults of the power devices located in the 3Φ4 L Inverter have... Read More about Fault Detection and Management of the Three-Phase 4-Leg Voltage Source Inverter.

A Direct Model Predictive Control Strategy for High-Performance Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Riccio, J., Karamanakos, P., Odhano, S., Tang, M., Nardo, M. D., & Zanchetta, P. (2021). A Direct Model Predictive Control Strategy for High-Performance Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives. In 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4704-4710). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE47101.2021.9595334

This paper presents a finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) method that improves the performance of a synchronous reluctance machine drive. As shown, when a high sampling-to-switching frequency ratio is used with FCS-MPC, the stator c... Read More about A Direct Model Predictive Control Strategy for High-Performance Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives.

Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter: A New Topology For EV Powertrain (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Tresca, G., Leuzzi, R., Formentini, A., Rovere, L., Anglani, N., & Zanchetta, P. (2021). Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter: A New Topology For EV Powertrain. In 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (1454-1460). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE47101.2021.9595741

This paper presents a novel cascaded multilevel converter topology with reconfigurable battery modules able to merge the power conversion and the battery management functionalities for electric powertrain application. In the proposed topology, each b... Read More about Reconfigurable Cascaded Multilevel Converter: A New Topology For EV Powertrain.

Model predictive Control of a Double Stage AC-DC Converter for Grid-Interface of Vanadium Flow Batteries (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Di Salvo, S. R., Bulzi, M., Riccio, J., Leuzzi, R., Zanchetta, P., & Anglani, N. (2021). Model predictive Control of a Double Stage AC-DC Converter for Grid-Interface of Vanadium Flow Batteries. In 2021 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (1895-1901). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE47101.2021.9595483

This paper presents a multi-objective model predictive control algorithm to implement the control of a bidirectional double stage ac-dc power conversion system, used to interface a Vanadium redox flow battery with a power grid. The converter topology... Read More about Model predictive Control of a Double Stage AC-DC Converter for Grid-Interface of Vanadium Flow Batteries.

Power flow management by active nodes: A case study in real operating conditions (2021)
Journal Article
Bifaretti, S., Bonaiuto, V., Pipolo, S., Terlizzi, C., Zanchetta, P., Gallinelli, F., & Alessandroni, S. (2021). Power flow management by active nodes: A case study in real operating conditions. Energies, 14(15), Article 4519. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14154519

The role of distributor system operators is experiencing a gradual but relevant change to include enhanced ancillary and energy dispatch services needed to manage the increased power provided by intermittent distributed generations in medium voltage... Read More about Power flow management by active nodes: A case study in real operating conditions.

Modular Power Sharing Control for Bearingless Multi-Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (2021)
Journal Article
Wen, Z., Di Nardo, M., Sala, G., Valente, G., Marfoli, A., Degano, M., …Gerada, C. (2022). Modular Power Sharing Control for Bearingless Multi-Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 69(7), 6600-6610. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2021.3097610

This paper proposes a modular approach to the power sharing control of permanent magnet synchronous bearingless machine. The selected machine topology features a winding layout with phases distributed into non-overlapping three phase groups, a soluti... Read More about Modular Power Sharing Control for Bearingless Multi-Three Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine.

Cogging Force Identification Based on Self-Adaptive Hybrid Self-Learning TLBO Trained RBF Neural Network for Linear Motors (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Fu, X., Ding, C., Zanchetta, P., Yang, X., Tang, M., & Liu, Y. (2021). Cogging Force Identification Based on Self-Adaptive Hybrid Self-Learning TLBO Trained RBF Neural Network for Linear Motors. . https://doi.org/10.1109/LDIA49489.2021.9505810

The cogging force arising due to the strong attraction forces between the iron core and the permanent magnets, is a common inherent property of the linear motors, which significantly affects the control performance. Therefore, significant research ef... Read More about Cogging Force Identification Based on Self-Adaptive Hybrid Self-Learning TLBO Trained RBF Neural Network for Linear Motors.

Optimised Current Loop Design for a High Speed Nine-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine in More Electric Aircraft: A Case Study (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Lang, X., Gerada, C., Huang, Z., Velmurugan, G., Zanchetta, P., …Yang, T. (2021). Optimised Current Loop Design for a High Speed Nine-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine in More Electric Aircraft: A Case Study. In 2021 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC) (670-676). https://doi.org/10.1109/ITEC51675.2021.9490130

High speed multi-phase machine has drawn widely attention towards the development of electrification due to its high power density and fault tolerant capability. A 50 kW high speed nine-phase permanent magnet synchronous machine has been designed for... Read More about Optimised Current Loop Design for a High Speed Nine-Phase Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine in More Electric Aircraft: A Case Study.

Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in a VSI Inverter Applying Sequential Predictive Control (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Murillo-Yarce, D., Rivera, M., Restrepo, C., Munoz, J., Baier, C., Rodriguez, R., …Mirzaeva, G. (2021). Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in a VSI Inverter Applying Sequential Predictive Control. In 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/icaacca51523.2021.9465321

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.

A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Zanchetta, P., Mirzaeva, G., & Rohten, J. (2021). A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications. In 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA). https://doi.org/10.1109/icaacca51523.2021.9465326

The cost function selection is considered one of the most relevant aspects for the implementation of Model Predictive Control strategies. In this paper a study of the most common cost functions used for the control of a two level voltage source inver... Read More about A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications.

Sensorless Cascaded-Model Predictive Control applied to a Doubly Fed Induction Machine (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Riccio, J., Odhano, S., Tang, M., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Sensorless Cascaded-Model Predictive Control applied to a Doubly Fed Induction Machine. . https://doi.org/10.1109/ecce44975.2020.9236318

This paper proposes a sensorless cascaded model predictive control strategy applied to a doubly-fed induction machine. This technique is based on an improved stator flux estimator, and an extended Kalman filter to control encoder-less and independent... Read More about Sensorless Cascaded-Model Predictive Control applied to a Doubly Fed Induction Machine.

AC-DC Isolated Matrix Converter Charger: Topology and Modulation (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Pipolo, S., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). AC-DC Isolated Matrix Converter Charger: Topology and Modulation. In 2020 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (1583-1588). https://doi.org/10.1109/ecce44975.2020.9235696

This paper presents the modulation strategy for the 25 kW AC-DC isolated Matrix Charger three-phase rectifier (MCharger). The proposed topology allows current and voltage regulation for energy storage devices such as EVs batteries. Compared to a stan... Read More about AC-DC Isolated Matrix Converter Charger: Topology and Modulation.

Control of a Dual Fed Open End Winding SPMSM with a Floating Capacitor (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Minaglia, D., Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Leuzzi, R., Pipolo, S., Marchesoni, M., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Control of a Dual Fed Open End Winding SPMSM with a Floating Capacitor. In 2020 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4036-4043). https://doi.org/10.1109/ecce44975.2020.9235937

Surface Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (SPMSM) are not the first choice when a motor drive is required to operate over a wide speed range with an extended Constant Power Speed Range (CPSR). Nevertheless, SPMSMs offer high torque density, high eff... Read More about Control of a Dual Fed Open End Winding SPMSM with a Floating Capacitor.

Disturbance Rejection Ability Enhancement Using Repetitive Observer in Phase-locked Loop for More Electric Aircraft (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Bifaretti, S., Pipolo, S., Formentini, A., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Disturbance Rejection Ability Enhancement Using Repetitive Observer in Phase-locked Loop for More Electric Aircraft. In 2020 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (6379-6384). https://doi.org/10.1109/ecce44975.2020.9235893

Under the concept of transportation electrification, more electric aircraft (MEA) involves more electrical energy to reduce emissions. Phase-looked loops (PLLs) have been well developed for synchronizing different power sources in a grid. Since MEA o... Read More about Disturbance Rejection Ability Enhancement Using Repetitive Observer in Phase-locked Loop for More Electric Aircraft.

Power-Sharing Control in Bearingless Multi-Sector and Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines (2020)
Journal Article
Sala, G., Valente, G., Nardo, M. D., Degano, M., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2021). Power-Sharing Control in Bearingless Multi-Sector and Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(10), 9070-9080. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2020.3026273

This paper deals with the power-sharing control of bearingless multi-sector and multi-three-phase permanent magnet machines. The proposed control strategy allows to distribute the power flows among the three-phase inverters supplying the machine duri... Read More about Power-Sharing Control in Bearingless Multi-Sector and Multi-Three-Phase Permanent Magnet Machines.

Frequency-Domain Data-Driven Adaptive Iterative Learning Control Approach: With Application to Wafer Stage (2020)
Journal Article
Fu, X., Yang, X., Zanchetta, P., Liu, Y., Ding, C., Tang, M., & Chen, Z. (2021). Frequency-Domain Data-Driven Adaptive Iterative Learning Control Approach: With Application to Wafer Stage. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 68(10), 9309-9318. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2020.3022503

The feedforward control is becoming increasingly important in ultra-precision stages. However, the conventional model-based methods cannot achieve expected performance in new-generation stages since it is hard to obtain the accurate plant model due t... Read More about Frequency-Domain Data-Driven Adaptive Iterative Learning Control Approach: With Application to Wafer Stage.

Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization of a System-Level Motor Drive Design (2020)
Journal Article
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Zhang, X., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2020). Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization of a System-Level Motor Drive Design. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 56(6), 6904-6913. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2020.3016630

The use of optimization algorithms to design motor drive components is increasingly common. To account for component interactions, complex system-level models with many input parameters and constraints are needed, along with advanced optimization tec... Read More about Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization of a System-Level Motor Drive Design.

Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer (2020)
Journal Article
Tang, M., Odhano, S., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 56(4), 3790-3798. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2020.2989681

A lad-used servo permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) has been accidentally damaged due to overcurrent. On one hand, the mechanical damage in the end bearing and break part generates acoustic noise even when rotating the shaft by hand. On the ot... Read More about Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer.

Electric Drive Based on an Open-End Winding Surface PM Synchronous Machine with a Floating Capacitor Bridge (2020)
Journal Article
Amerise, A., Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Mengoni, M., Zarri, L., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Electric Drive Based on an Open-End Winding Surface PM Synchronous Machine with a Floating Capacitor Bridge. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 56(3), 2709-2718. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2020.2977596

A speed control scheme is presented for a 3-phase surface permanent magnet synchronous machine with an openend stator winding fed by a three-phase inverter and a floating bridge inverter. The latter is used to compensate for the reactive power of the... Read More about Electric Drive Based on an Open-End Winding Surface PM Synchronous Machine with a Floating Capacitor Bridge.

Power Sharing Control of Islanded AC Microgrid Considering Droop Control and Virtual Impedance (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Villalon, A., Munoz, C., Aliaga, R., Munoz, J., Rivera, M., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Power Sharing Control of Islanded AC Microgrid Considering Droop Control and Virtual Impedance. In Proceedings: 2020 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) (1139-1144). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT45562.2020.9067231

Microgrids appear as the key part of the future power systems that include distributed generators, renewable energy, and energy storage. In this paper a decentralized power sharing control scheme that includes droop control with virtual impedances wi... Read More about Power Sharing Control of Islanded AC Microgrid Considering Droop Control and Virtual Impedance.

PWM-Based Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Generating Units (2019)
Journal Article
Bigarelli, L., di Benedetto, M., Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Odhano, S. A., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). PWM-Based Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Generating Units. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 56(1), 541-550. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2019.2955662

This article investigates the dc-link voltage control of an active rectifier that is supplied by a variable speed permanent magnet synchronous generator. This configuration is commonly encountered in gearless wind energy conversion systems as well as... Read More about PWM-Based Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Generating Units.

Fast Self-Tuning Decentralized Variable Frequency Optimal Controller Design for Three-Phase Embedded Grids (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Dewar, D., Rhoten, J., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Fast Self-Tuning Decentralized Variable Frequency Optimal Controller Design for Three-Phase Embedded Grids. . https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2019.8927110

In this paper, a novel approach to variable frequency optimal controller design for the application of aircraft embedded grids is presented. Aircraft power grids by industrial standards need to be able to operate across a range of frequencies. Often,... Read More about Fast Self-Tuning Decentralized Variable Frequency Optimal Controller Design for Three-Phase Embedded Grids.

Fast and Accurate Multi-Physics Model for Optimization-based Design of VSBBC (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Zhang, X., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Fast and Accurate Multi-Physics Model for Optimization-based Design of VSBBC. In IECON Proceedings 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (1762-1767). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2019.8927694

The development and validation of an advanced two-level Voltage Source Back-to-Back Converter model, considering its multi-physics operation, is presented in this paper. Based on a set of input parameters, the proposed model evaluates the converter i... Read More about Fast and Accurate Multi-Physics Model for Optimization-based Design of VSBBC.

Impact of Converters Interactions on Control Design in a Power Electronics Dense Network: Application to More Electric Aircraft (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Czerniewski, B., Formentini, A., Dewar, D., Zanchetta, P., & Schanen, J. (2019). Impact of Converters Interactions on Control Design in a Power Electronics Dense Network: Application to More Electric Aircraft. In 2019 21st European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE '19 ECCE Europe). https://doi.org/10.23919/EPE.2019.8915020

The aim of the work described in this paper is to analyze the impact that converters interactions, in a power electronics embedded grid, have on the control performance of each subsystem, with particular focus on More Electric Aircraft (MEA) applicat... Read More about Impact of Converters Interactions on Control Design in a Power Electronics Dense Network: Application to More Electric Aircraft.

Grid Impedance Identification and Structured-h2 Optimization Based Controller Design of Active Front-end in Embedded AC Networks (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Li, K., Dewar, D., Formentini, A., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Grid Impedance Identification and Structured-h2 Optimization Based Controller Design of Active Front-end in Embedded AC Networks. In 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4840-4845). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2019.8912832

The increasing use of power electronics systems and distributed generation in modern power networks has raised important issues regarding the effects that inter-connected converters systems can have on the performance and stability of the whole grid.... Read More about Grid Impedance Identification and Structured-h2 Optimization Based Controller Design of Active Front-end in Embedded AC Networks.

Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Odhano, S., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer. In 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (334-338). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2019.8912822

A permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) has its bearing damaged and is irreversibly demagnetized due to overcurrent. Due to the changes in its electromagnetic configuration, the motor suffers from extremely high torque ripple, which produces into... Read More about Reuse of a Damaged Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Torque Ripple and Acoustic Noise Elimination using a Novel Repetitive Observer.

Automated HF Modelling of Induction Machines Considering the Effects of Aging (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Leuzzi, R., Monopoli, V. G., Cupertino, F., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Automated HF Modelling of Induction Machines Considering the Effects of Aging. In Proceedings: 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (3117-3122). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2019.8913299

The use of wide bandgap semiconductor devices, such as SiC and GaN MOSFETs, in high-frequency converters introduces new challenges for the design of electric drives. The very fast switching transient of which these devices are capable, in fact, can b... Read More about Automated HF Modelling of Induction Machines Considering the Effects of Aging.

Modulated Model Predictive Control for Induction Motor Drives with Sequential Cost Function Evaluation (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Vodola, V., Odhano, S., Garcia, C., Norambuena, M., Vaschetto, S., Zanchetta, P., …Bojoi, R. (2019). Modulated Model Predictive Control for Induction Motor Drives with Sequential Cost Function Evaluation. In Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4911-4917). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2019.8911870

Sequential model predictive control is a recent innovation in the high-performance control of electric drives. The elimination of weighting factors and associated tuning work is among the biggest advantages of this MPC implementation. The cost functi... Read More about Modulated Model Predictive Control for Induction Motor Drives with Sequential Cost Function Evaluation.

A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids (2019)
Journal Article
Tang, M., Bifaretti, S., Pipolo, S., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 8(2), 1870-1879. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2019.2941835

The synchronization between the power grid and distributed power sources is a crucial issue in the concept of smart grids. For tracking the real-time frequency and phase of three-phase grids, phase-locked loop (PLL) technology is commonly used. Many... Read More about A Novel Repetitive Controller Assisted Phase-Locked Loop with Self-Learning Disturbance Rejection Capability for Three-Phase Grids.

System-Level Motor Drive Modelling for Optimization-based Designs (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Zhang, X., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2019). System-Level Motor Drive Modelling for Optimization-based Designs. https://doi.org/10.23919/EPE.2019.8914883

To achieve optimal system weight and efficiency, the design of main components in an AC motor drive (electric machine and power converter) have to be optimized together. This is challenging considering the multiphysics and complex nature of its opera... Read More about System-Level Motor Drive Modelling for Optimization-based Designs.

Smart Current Limitation Technique for a Multiphase Bearingless Machine with Combined Winding System (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Wen, Z., Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2019). Smart Current Limitation Technique for a Multiphase Bearingless Machine with Combined Winding System. In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (6099-6105). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2019.8913291

This paper presents a current limitation technique for a multiphase bearingless machine featuring a combined winding system. This winding structure allows each machine phase to produce both suspension force and motoring torque. Compared to more conve... Read More about Smart Current Limitation Technique for a Multiphase Bearingless Machine with Combined Winding System.

Fast and Accurate Model for Optimization-based Design of Fractional-Slot Surface PM Machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Zhang, X., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2019). Fast and Accurate Model for Optimization-based Design of Fractional-Slot Surface PM Machines. In 2019 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS) (1-6). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEMS.2019.8921605

This paper presents the development and validation of a fast, accurate, and high dimensional Multiphysics analytical model for the optimization-based design of fractional-slot surface permanent magnet (PM) machines. The approach is non-iterative and... Read More about Fast and Accurate Model for Optimization-based Design of Fractional-Slot Surface PM Machines.

Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation (2019)
Journal Article
Leuzzi, R., Monopoli, V. G., Rovere, L., Cupertino, F., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(6), 6018-6025. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2019.2929013

© 1972-2012 IEEE. The use of fast wide-bandgap devices in high-speed electrical drives with steep pulsewidth modulation voltage waveforms is the main cause of increased stress on the electric machine insulation system and consequently, of reduced rel... Read More about Analysis and Detection of Electrical Aging Effects on High-Speed Motor Insulation.

Wavelet-based ESS sizing strategy to enable power peak-shaving in PV systems (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Müller, N., Kouro, S., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Marzo, A. (2019). Wavelet-based ESS sizing strategy to enable power peak-shaving in PV systems. In Proceedings: 2019 IEEE 28th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics (2458-2463). https://doi.org/10.1109/ISIE.2019.8781363

This work presents an Energy Storage Systems (ESS) sizing strategy, that allows grid connected PV systems to provide peak-shaved maximum-power-Ramp-Rate (RR) compliant power while storing exceeding power. For this purpose power generation and power l... Read More about Wavelet-based ESS sizing strategy to enable power peak-shaving in PV systems.

Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Wen, Z., Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2019). Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines. In Proceedings of 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (1087-1092). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785111

This paper investigates the single-phase open-circuit fault of a bearingless multi-sector PM synchronous machine. The mathematical model of the suspension force and torque generation is developed for both healthy and faulty conditions. The model is w... Read More about Single-Phase Open-Circuit Fault Operation of Bearingless Multi-Sector PM Machines.

Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control for the Dual Fed Common Dc-Link Open-End Winding PMSM Drive (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control for the Dual Fed Common Dc-Link Open-End Winding PMSM Drive. In 2019 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC) (2203-2209). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMDC.2019.8785141

This paper proposes a Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC)for a dual-fed common dc-link Open-End Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (OEW-PMSM). The common dc-link configuration significantly simplifies and reduces the costs o... Read More about Finite Control Set-Model Predictive Control for the Dual Fed Common Dc-Link Open-End Winding PMSM Drive.

A New Modulation Approach for Matrix Converter (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Pipolo, S., Formentini, A., Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Calvini, M., & Venturini, M. (2019). A New Modulation Approach for Matrix Converter. In ICPE 2019-EECE: 10th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia

The matrix converter is an AC/AC converter constituted by an array of controlled semiconductor switches that connects directly the three-phase source to the three-phase load. The major development of matrix converters begins when Alesina and Venturin... Read More about A New Modulation Approach for Matrix Converter.

Model predictive control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Chen, L., Zanchetta, P., Tarisciotti, L., Wheeler, P., Costabebber, A., & Dragi?evi?, T. (2019). Model predictive control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids

The proposed control for DC/DC converters with high frequency isolation, on one hand, provides fast stabilization to the DC microgrids without introducing additional passive components. On the other hand, it can improve load transition performance. A... Read More about Model predictive control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids.

Model Predictive Control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Chen, L., Zanchetta, P., Tarisciotti, L., Wheeler, P., Costabebber, A., & Dragi?evi?, T. (2019, May). Model Predictive Control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids. Paper presented at 3rd IEEEE ICDCM (International Conference on DC Microgrids)

The proposed control for DC/DC converters with high frequency isolation, on one hand, provides fast stabilization to the DC microgrids without introducing additional passive components. On the other hand, it can improve load transition performance. A... Read More about Model Predictive Control for isolated DC/DC converters with fast dynamic stabilization in DC microgrids.

Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations (2019)
Journal Article
Müller, N., Kouro, S., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., Bittner, G., & Girardi, F. (2019). Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations. Energies, 12(9), Article 1812. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12091812

This paper presents an analyses of an Energy Storage System (ESS) for grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) systems, in order to harness the energy usually lost due to PV array oversizing. A real case of annual PV power generation analysis is presented to illu... Read More about Energy Storage Sizing Strategy for Grid-Tied PV Plants under Power Clipping Limitations.

Torque Ripple Reduction of PMSMs Using a Novel Angle-Based Repetitive Observer (2019)
Journal Article
Tang, M., Formentini, A., Odhano, S. A., & Zanchetta, P. (2020). Torque Ripple Reduction of PMSMs Using a Novel Angle-Based Repetitive Observer. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(4), 2689-2699. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2019.2912798

The angle-based repetitive controller (RC) has been applied successfully in literature for torque ripple suppression in variable speed permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs). The RC is preferred because of its learning capability which allows... Read More about Torque Ripple Reduction of PMSMs Using a Novel Angle-Based Repetitive Observer.

Zero-Sequence Voltage Elimination for Dual-Fed Common DC-Link Open-End Winding PMSM High-Speed Starter-Generator - Part I: Modulation (2019)
Journal Article
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Calzo, G. L., Zanchetta, P., & Cox, T. (2019). Zero-Sequence Voltage Elimination for Dual-Fed Common DC-Link Open-End Winding PMSM High-Speed Starter-Generator - Part I: Modulation. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(6), 7804-7812. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2019.2907073

© 1972-2012 IEEE. In this paper, a dual-fed (DF) common dc-link topology open-end winding permanent magnet synchronous motor for aircraft high-speed starter-generator application is considered. While on one hand the common dc bus configuration signif... Read More about Zero-Sequence Voltage Elimination for Dual-Fed Common DC-Link Open-End Winding PMSM High-Speed Starter-Generator - Part I: Modulation.

Zero-sequence voltage elimination for dual fed common dc-link open-end winding PMSM high speed starter-generator, part II: dead time hysteresis control of zero sequence current (2019)
Journal Article
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Zanchetta, P., & Cox, T. (2019). Zero-sequence voltage elimination for dual fed common dc-link open-end winding PMSM high speed starter-generator, part II: dead time hysteresis control of zero sequence current. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(6), 7813-7821. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2019.2907095

In a common dc link dual-fed Open-End Winding Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (OEW-PMSM) topology it is well known how the additional flow of a Zero-Sequence Current (ZSC) is permitted. The low Zero-Sequence Impedance (ZSI) characteristic of high... Read More about Zero-sequence voltage elimination for dual fed common dc-link open-end winding PMSM high speed starter-generator, part II: dead time hysteresis control of zero sequence current.

A New Position and Speed Estimation Scheme for Position Control of PMSM Drives Using Low-Resolution Position Sensors (2019)
Journal Article
Ni, Q., Yang, M., Odhano, S. A., Tang, M., Zanchetta, P., Liu, X., & Xu, D. (2019). A New Position and Speed Estimation Scheme for Position Control of PMSM Drives Using Low-Resolution Position Sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(4), 3747-3758. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2019.2904934

A new position control method for permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) drive with a low-resolution encoder is proposed in this paper. Three binary Hall position sensors are utilized to realize a moderate-performance position control system for t... Read More about A New Position and Speed Estimation Scheme for Position Control of PMSM Drives Using Low-Resolution Position Sensors.

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.

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.

Modulated Model Predictive Speed Control for PMSM Drives (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Garcia, C., Rodriguez, J., Odhano, S., Zanchetta, P., & Davari, S. A. (2018). Modulated Model Predictive Speed Control for PMSM Drives. 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.2018.8607701

Model predictive control (MPC) presents important advantages in the control of the power converter and drives such as, fast dynamic response and capability to include non-linear constrains. These have positioned MPC as a powerful and realistic contro... Read More about Modulated Model Predictive Speed Control for PMSM Drives.

Experimental validation of harmonic impedance measurement and LTP Nyquist criterion for stability analysis in power converter networks (2018)
Journal Article
Salis, V., Costabeber, A., Cox, S. M., Tardelli, F., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Experimental validation of harmonic impedance measurement and LTP Nyquist criterion for stability analysis in power converter networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(8), 7972-7982. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2018.2880935

This paper presents the first experimental validation of the stability analysis based on the online measurement of harmonic impedances exploiting the Linear Time Periodic (LTP) approach, applied to AC networks of power converters. Previous publicatio... Read More about Experimental validation of harmonic impedance measurement and LTP Nyquist criterion for stability analysis in power converter networks.

Analysis of Low-Frequency-Oscillations in Single-Phase AC Systems by LTP Theory (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Salis, V., Costabeber, A., Zanchetta, P., & Cox, S. (2018). Analysis of Low-Frequency-Oscillations in Single-Phase AC Systems by LTP Theory. In 2018 20th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'18 ECCE Europe)

The paper presents the analysis of a single-phase active rectifier, with DC constant power load, affected by Low-Frequency Oscillation (LFO) behaviour. Conventional LTI analysis tools might fail to reveal the LFO phenomenon, whereas the LTP (Linear T... Read More about Analysis of Low-Frequency-Oscillations in Single-Phase AC Systems by LTP Theory.

Open-circuit fault tolerant study of bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machines (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Valente, G., Papini, L., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Open-circuit fault tolerant study of bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machines. . https://doi.org/10.23919/IPEC.2018.8507470

This paper presents a fault tolerant study of a multiphase sectored permanent magnet synchronous machine involving a tripel three-phase winding. The machine electromagnetic model is written in a general way so that it can be extended and applied to a... Read More about Open-circuit fault tolerant study of bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machines.

A Unidirectional Flying Chain-link Modular Multilevel Rectifier (FCL-MMR) with Reduced Energy Storage for Offshore Wind Integration (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Tardelli, F., Costabeber, A., Jankovic, M., Clare, J., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). A Unidirectional Flying Chain-link Modular Multilevel Rectifier (FCL-MMR) with Reduced Energy Storage for Offshore Wind Integration. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (2931-2937). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558413

© 2018 IEEE. In recent years, the Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) has been widely recognised as the state-of-art for AC/DC conversion stages in the integration of offshore wind energy through HVDC links. The MMC guarantees high power quality, effi... Read More about A Unidirectional Flying Chain-link Modular Multilevel Rectifier (FCL-MMR) with Reduced Energy Storage for Offshore Wind Integration.

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.

Disturbance-Observer Assisted Controller for Stand-Alone Four-Leg Voltage Source Inverter (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Di Benedetto, M., Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Tang, M., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Disturbance-Observer Assisted Controller for Stand-Alone Four-Leg Voltage Source Inverter. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (2265-2270). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558023

In this paper, a newly disturbance-observer based control strategy for stand-alone four-leg VSI has been proposed and analyzed. The disturbance-observer operates together with a simple and effective resonant controller in order to regulate the invert... Read More about Disturbance-Observer Assisted Controller for Stand-Alone Four-Leg Voltage Source Inverter.

MPC Using Modulated Optimal Voltage Vector for Voltage Source Inverter with LC Output Filter (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Odhano, S., Zanchetta, P., Tang, M., & Silva, C. A. (2018). MPC Using Modulated Optimal Voltage Vector for Voltage Source Inverter with LC Output Filter. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (6865-6871). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8557774

Voltage source inverters with LC output filters are widely used for high-quality output of ac power supplies. They are also a potential solution for embedded electrical networks in more-electrical aircraft of the future. In this paper, a recently dev... Read More about MPC Using Modulated Optimal Voltage Vector for Voltage Source Inverter with LC Output Filter.

Real-Time Implicit Model Predictive Control for 3-phase VSI (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Sabatini, V., Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Formentini, A., Zanchetta, P., & Bifaretti, S. (2018). Real-Time Implicit Model Predictive Control for 3-phase VSI. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4015-4020). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8557623

This paper deals with the real time implementation of an Implicit Model Predictive Control strategy applied to a 3-phase Voltage Source Inverter (VSI) in stand-alone applications. Solving the optimization problem online with a sufficiently short samp... Read More about Real-Time Implicit Model Predictive Control for 3-phase VSI.

Non-Intrusive Online Stator Temperature Estimation for Open-End Winding PMSM (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Hunter, N., Cox, T., Zanchetta, P., Odhano, S. A., & Rovere, L. (2018). Non-Intrusive Online Stator Temperature Estimation for Open-End Winding PMSM. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (6845-6851). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558475

This paper proposes a new method for online identification of stator winding temperature for an open-end winding (OEW) permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). The method exploits the zero sequence current (ZSC) due to the third harmonic back elect... Read More about Non-Intrusive Online Stator Temperature Estimation for Open-End Winding PMSM.

A Novel Phase-lock Loop with Feed-back Repetitive Controller for Robustness to Periodic Disturbance in Three-phase Systems (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Bifaretti, S., Pipolo, S., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). A Novel Phase-lock Loop with Feed-back Repetitive Controller for Robustness to Periodic Disturbance in Three-phase Systems. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (2691-2697). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8557691

While power networks evolve towards the new concept of smart grids, with the proliferation of power electronics embedded systems and distributed generation, the insurgence of system unbalance and voltage harmonic distortion, become more and more freq... Read More about A Novel Phase-lock Loop with Feed-back Repetitive Controller for Robustness to Periodic Disturbance in Three-phase Systems.

Analysis and design of position and velocity estimation scheme for PM servo motor drive with binary Hall sensors (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Ni, O., Yang, M., Odhano, S. A., Zanchetta, P., Liu, X., & Xu, D. (2018). Analysis and design of position and velocity estimation scheme for PM servo motor drive with binary Hall sensors. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558123

With the increasing demand of low-cost, high-efficiency, high performance for AC motor drive system, the permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) with binary Hall sensors begins to be adopted in many fields. Compared with sensorless control, the usa... Read More about Analysis and design of position and velocity estimation scheme for PM servo motor drive with binary Hall sensors.

Modulated Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Gen-Sets (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Bigarelli, L., Lidozzi, A., Di Benedetto, M., Solero, L., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Modulated Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Gen-Sets. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (6859-6865). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558374

This paper investigates the DC-link voltage control of an active rectifier that is supplied by a variable speed permanent magnet synchronous generator. This configuration is commonly encountered in gearless wind energy conversion systems as well as i... Read More about Modulated Optimal Model Predictive Control for Variable Speed Gen-Sets.

Modulated Model Predictive Direct Power Control of DFIM Considering Magnetic Saturation Effects (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Odhano, S., Zanchetta, P., Rubino, S., & Bojoi, R. (2018). Modulated Model Predictive Direct Power Control of DFIM Considering Magnetic Saturation Effects. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (5442-5449). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8557794

In this paper, an optimal voltage vector based model predictive control strategy is investigated for the direct power control of a doubly fed induction machine. The model predictive control computes optimal voltage vector that minimizes the error in... Read More about Modulated Model Predictive Direct Power Control of DFIM Considering Magnetic Saturation Effects.

Torque Quality Improvement of an Open-End Winding PMSM (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Hunter, N., Cox, T., Zanchetta, P., Odhano, S. A., & Rovere, L. (2018). Torque Quality Improvement of an Open-End Winding PMSM. In 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4254-4261). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2018.8558051

This paper proposes a new closed-loop control strategy which improves the quality of the torque output of an open-end winding (OEW) permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) with common DC bus. Such a configuration provides a path for the zero sequen... Read More about Torque Quality Improvement of an Open-End Winding PMSM.

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.

Design of a cooperative voltage harmonic compensation strategy for islanded microgrids combining virtual admittance and Repetitive Controller (2018)
Journal Article
Blanco, C., Tardelli, F., Diaz, D., Zanchetta, P., & Briz, F. (2018). Design of a cooperative voltage harmonic compensation strategy for islanded microgrids combining virtual admittance and Repetitive Controller. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 55(1), 680-688. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2018.2868691

Non-linear loads (NLLs) in three-phase systems are known to produce current harmonics at -5, 7, -11, 13… times the fundamental frequency; harmonics of the same frequencies are induced in microgrid voltage, reducing therefore the power quality. De... Read More about Design of a cooperative voltage harmonic compensation strategy for islanded microgrids combining virtual admittance and Repetitive Controller.

FPGA Implementation of a Novel Oversampling Deadbeat Controller for PMSM Drives (2018)
Journal Article
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). FPGA Implementation of a Novel Oversampling Deadbeat Controller for PMSM Drives. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(5), 3731-3741. https://doi.org/10.1109/tie.2018.2851994

This paper presents a novel oversampling deadbeat current control approach for permanent magnet synchronous motor drives capable of operating at a controller sampling frequency multiple of the power converter switching frequency. Model-based controll... Read More about FPGA Implementation of a Novel Oversampling Deadbeat Controller for PMSM Drives.

Performance Improvement of Bearingless Multisector PMSM With Optimal Robust Position Control (2018)
Journal Article
Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2019). Performance Improvement of Bearingless Multisector PMSM With Optimal Robust Position Control. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 34(4), 3575-3585. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2018.2853038

© 2018 IEEE. Bearingless machines are relatively new devices that consent to suspend and spin the rotor at the same time. They commonly rely on two independent sets of three-phase windings to achieve a decoupled torque and suspension force control. I... Read More about Performance Improvement of Bearingless Multisector PMSM With Optimal Robust Position Control.

Identification of Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Parameters and Inverter Non-Linearity Effects (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Odhano, S., Tang, M., Formentini, A., Zanchetta, P., & Bojoi, R. (2018). Identification of Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Parameters and Inverter Non-Linearity Effects. In Proceedings: International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion 2018 (26-32). https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEEDAM.2018.8445214

The paper presents an automatic parameter identification procedure for linear permanent magnet synchronous motors. The electrical parameters of a test machine are estimated by identification tests performed through the inverter. The method employs th... Read More about Identification of Linear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Parameters and Inverter Non-Linearity Effects.

An accurate self-commissioning technique for matrix converters applied to sensorless control of synchronous reluctance motor drives (2018)
Journal Article
Stella, F., Yousefi-Talouki, A., Odhano, S., Pellegrino, G., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). An accurate self-commissioning technique for matrix converters applied to sensorless control of synchronous reluctance motor drives. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, doi:10.1109/jestpe.2018.2851142. ISSN 2168-6785

The compensation of converters’ nonlinear voltage error is crucial in encoder-less control of ac motor drives. In this paper, a new self-commissioning and compensation method is proposed for matrix converters (MC). Similar to what done in the past fo... Read More about An accurate self-commissioning technique for matrix converters applied to sensorless control of synchronous reluctance motor drives.

Output feedback control of flow separation over an aerofoil using plasma actuators (2018)
Journal Article
Broglia, R., Choi, K., Houston, P., Pasquale, L., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Output feedback control of flow separation over an aerofoil using plasma actuators. International Journal of Numerical Analysis and Modeling, 15(6),

We address the problem of controlling the unsteady flow separation over an aerofoil, using plasma actuators. Despite the complexity of the dynamics of interest, we show how the problem of controlling flow separation can be formulated as a simple set... Read More about Output feedback control of flow separation over an aerofoil using plasma actuators.

Model predictive direct flux vector control of multi three-phase induction motor drives (2018)
Journal Article
Rubino, S., Bojoi, R., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Model predictive direct flux vector control of multi three-phase induction motor drives. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 54(5), 4394 - 4404. doi:10.1109/TIA.2018.2829458

A model predictive control scheme for multiphase induction machines, configured as multi three-phase structures, is proposed in this paper. The predictive algorithm uses a Direct Flux Vector Control scheme based on a multi three-phase approach, where... Read More about Model predictive direct flux vector control of multi three-phase induction motor drives.

Modulated Model-Predictive Control with Optimized Overmodulation (2018)
Journal Article
Garcia, C. F., Silva, C. A., Rodriguez, J. R., Zanchetta, P., & Odhano, S. A. (2019). Modulated Model-Predictive Control with Optimized Overmodulation. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 7(1), 404-413. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2018.2828198

© 2013 IEEE. Finite-set model-predictive control (FS-MPC) has many advantages, such as a fast dynamic response and an intuitive implementation. For these reasons, it has been thoroughly researched during the last decade. However, the waveform produce... Read More about Modulated Model-Predictive Control with Optimized Overmodulation.

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.

Single Phase Energy Management System Operating in Islanding Mode with Repetitive Control and Active Damping (2018)
Journal Article
Julian, A. L., Oriti, G., Ji, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Single Phase Energy Management System Operating in Islanding Mode with Repetitive Control and Active Damping. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 54(5), 5163-5172. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2018.2825249

This paper presents a novel digital control strategy for the islanding mode operation of a power electronics based energy management system (EMS). Thanks to the use of a high performance repetitive controller combined with active damping, the EMS is... Read More about Single Phase Energy Management System Operating in Islanding Mode with Repetitive Control and Active Damping.

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.

Stability assessment of high-bandwidth DC voltage controllers in single-phase active-front-ends: LTI vs LTP models (2018)
Journal Article
Salis, V., Costabeber, A., Cox, S. M., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Stability assessment of high-bandwidth DC voltage controllers in single-phase active-front-ends: LTI vs LTP models. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 6(4), 2147-2158. https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2018.2810282

In recent years, a considerable effort has been made to minimise the size of DC-link capacitors in single-phase activefront-ends (SP-AFE), to reduce cost and to increase power density. As a result of the lower energy storage, a high-bandwidth outer D... Read More about Stability assessment of high-bandwidth DC voltage controllers in single-phase active-front-ends: LTI vs LTP models.

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.

Space vectors and pseudo inverse matrix methods for the radial force control in bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machines (2018)
Journal Article
Sala, G., Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Gerada, D., Zanchetta, P., …Gerada, C. (2018). Space vectors and pseudo inverse matrix methods for the radial force control in bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machines. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(9), 6912-6922. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2795590

Two different approaches to characterize the torque and radial force production in a Bearingless Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet (BMSPM) machine are presented in this work. The first method consists of modelling the motor in terms of torque and force p... Read More about Space vectors and pseudo inverse matrix methods for the radial force control in bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machines.

Automatic EMI filter design for power electronic converters oriented to high power density (2018)
Journal Article
Giglia, G., Ala, G., Di Piazza, M., Giaconia, G., Luna, M., Vitale, G., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Automatic EMI filter design for power electronic converters oriented to high power density. Electronics, 7(2), Article 9. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics7010009

In this paper, a complete computer aided procedure based on the power density concept and aimed at the automatic design of EMI filters for power electronic converters is presented. It is rule-based, and it uses suitable databases built-up by consider... Read More about Automatic EMI filter design for power electronic converters oriented to high power density.

Learning position controls for hybrid step motors: from current-fed to full-order models (2018)
Journal Article
Salis, V., Chiappinelli, N., Costabeber, A., Zanchetta, P., Bifaretti, S., Tomei, P., & Verrelli, C. M. (2018). Learning position controls for hybrid step motors: from current-fed to full-order models. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(8), 6120-6130. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2018.2793183

The experimental comparison of two different global learning position controls (namely, ‘adaptive learning’ and ‘repetitive learning’ controls) for hybrid step motors performing repetitive tasks has been recently presented in the literature. Related... Read More about Learning position controls for hybrid step motors: from current-fed to full-order models.

Radial force control of Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machines considering radial rotor displacement (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Valente, G., Papini, L., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Radial force control of Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machines considering radial rotor displacement. In Proceedings - 2017 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) (140-145). https://doi.org/10.1109/WEMDCD.2017.7947737

A mathematical model enabling to predict the electromagnetic x-y forces and torque for a given input current in a Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet Synchronous (MSPMS) machine is presented. The rotor static eccentricity is also accounted and the analytic... Read More about Radial force control of Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machines considering radial rotor displacement.

The design of a position-based repetitive control for speed ripple reduction in PMLSMs (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Formentini, A., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). The design of a position-based repetitive control for speed ripple reduction in PMLSMs. In Proceedings IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (3688-3692). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2017.8216626

Periodic speed errors can occur in permanent magnet linear synchronous machines for two reasons: 1) a periodic reference signal; 2) cogging force and friction. For reducing such periodic errors, iterative learning control or repetitive control approa... Read More about The design of a position-based repetitive control for speed ripple reduction in PMLSMs.

Position control study of a bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machine (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Valente, G., Formentini, A., Papini, L., Zanchetta, P., & Gerada, C. (2017). Position control study of a bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machine. In Proceedings IECON 2017 - 43rd Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (8808-8813). https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON.2017.8217548

Bearingless motors combine in the same structure the characteristics of conventional motors and magnetic bearings. Traditional bearingless machines rely on two independent sets of winding for suspension force and torque production, respectively. The... Read More about Position control study of a bearingless multi-sector permanent magnet machine.

Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines for vibration suppression (2017)
Journal Article
Valente, G., Papini, L., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2018). Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines for vibration suppression. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(7), 5395-5405. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2017.2780039

Radial force control in electrical machines has been widely investigated for a variety of bearingless machines, as well as for the conventional structures featuring mechanical bearings. This paper takes advantage of the spatial distribution of the wi... Read More about Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines for vibration suppression.

IGBT-SiC dual fed ground power unit (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Zanchetta, P., Cassia, A., & Marchesoni, M. (2017). IGBT-SiC dual fed ground power unit.

This paper presents the design and control of a three-phase ground power supply unit for aircraft servicing. A new mixed technology converter composed by a three-phase Silicon Carbide (SiC) full bridge unit and a three-phase full bridge IGBT unit con... Read More about IGBT-SiC dual fed ground power unit.

Integrated motor drive design for weight optimization (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Integrated motor drive design for weight optimization. In 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (816-823). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8095869

The More-Electric Aircraft (MEA) concept has been introduced as part of the process of reducing the environmental impact of air travel. Incorporating more electrical systems including motor drives has become increasingly attractive researched. High p... Read More about Integrated motor drive design for weight optimization.

Automated and scalable optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids including PLL (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Dewar, D., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Automated and scalable optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids including PLL. In 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (4252-4259). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096735

Embedded grids have been increasingly adopted into applications such as More Electric Aircraft where different power converters are interconnected to each other. Interactions between the grid components poses the risk of instability to the system, mo... Read More about Automated and scalable optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids including PLL.

FPGA-based direct repetitive control for high performance ground power units (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Crescimbini, F., Ji, C., Bifaretti, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). FPGA-based direct repetitive control for high performance ground power units. In 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE) (3063-3068). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096560

This paper deals with a newly conceived control topology based on the Repetitive action in 4-leg VSI for stand-alone Ground Power Unit (GPU) applications. In such mode of operation, a dedicated controller has to regulate the inverter output voltages,... Read More about FPGA-based direct repetitive control for high performance ground power units.

Model predictive Direct Flux Vector Control of multi three-phase induction motor drives (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rubino, S., Bojoi, R., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Model predictive Direct Flux Vector Control of multi three-phase induction motor drives. In Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1-5 October 2017 (3633-3640). https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096644

A model predictive control scheme for multiphase induction machines, configured as multi three-phase structures, is proposed in this paper. The predictive algorithm uses a Direct Flux Vector Control scheme based on a multi three-phase approach, where... Read More about Model predictive Direct Flux Vector Control of multi three-phase induction motor drives.

Sensorless control of matrix converter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Yousefi-Talouki, A., Stella, F., Odhano, S., De Lillo, L., Trentin, A., Pellegrino, G., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). Sensorless control of matrix converter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives.

This paper presents a sensorless control technique based on direct flux vector control (DFVC) method for synchronous reluctance (SyR) motor drives fed by a three-phase to three-phase matrix converter (MC). Rotor position is estimated based on active... Read More about Sensorless control of matrix converter-fed synchronous reluctance motor drives.

Robust control of flow separation over a pitching aerofoil using plasma actuators (2017)
Journal Article
Pasquale, L., Broglia, R., Choi, K., Durante, D., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). Robust control of flow separation over a pitching aerofoil using plasma actuators. IFAC papers online, 50(1), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2017.08.1000

We address the problem of controlling the unsteady flow separation over an aerofoil, using plasma actuators. Despite the complexity of the dynamics of interest, we show how the problem of controlling flow separation can be formulated as a simple outp... Read More about Robust control of flow separation over a pitching aerofoil using plasma actuators.

Modulated model predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg power supply (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Bifaretti, S., Pipolo, S., Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Tarisciotti, L., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Modulated model predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg power supply.

This paper proposes a constant switching frequency Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC), formally Modulated FCS-MPC or M2PC, for a 4-leg inverter having an Active Split DC-bus on the fourth leg. The great advantage of MPC over linear... Read More about Modulated model predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg power supply.

Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Cheong, B., Giangrande, P., Galea, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2017). Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications.

High power density for aerospace motor drives is a key factor in the successful realization of the More Electric Aircraft (MEA) concept. An integrated system design approach offers optimization opportunities, which could lead to further improvements... Read More about Integrated design of motor drives using random heuristic optimization for aerospace applications.

IGBT-SiC dual fed open end winding PMSM drive (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Cox, T., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). IGBT-SiC dual fed open end winding PMSM drive.

This paper proposes a dual fed common dc link inverter Open End Winding-Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (OEW-PMSM) Drive. In order to increase the system efficiency a dual technology converter is used, with one inverter composed of standard IGBT d... Read More about IGBT-SiC dual fed open end winding PMSM drive.

Digital Dead-Beat and Repetitive combined control for stand-alone four-leg VSI (2017)
Journal Article
Lidozzi, A., Ji, C., Solero, L., Zanchetta, P., & Crescimbini, F. (in press). Digital Dead-Beat and Repetitive combined control for stand-alone four-leg VSI. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2734049

This paper deals with a newly conceived combined control topology. Dead-Beat and Repetitive controllers are proposed to operate jointly in a 4-leg VSI for stand-alone applications. In such mode of operation, dedicated controller has to regulate the i... Read More about Digital Dead-Beat and Repetitive combined control for stand-alone four-leg VSI.

Permanent magnet machine based starter-generator system with modulated model predictive control (2017)
Journal Article
Yeoh, S. S., Yang, T., Tariscotti, L., Hill, C. I., Bozhko, S., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). Permanent magnet machine based starter-generator system with modulated model predictive control. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, https://doi.org/10.1109/TTE.2017.2731626

The paper describes a hybrid control scheme for a permanent magnet machine based starter-generator (S/G) system. There has been increased usage of electric drive systems in the transportation sector for increased efficiency and reduced emissions. One... Read More about Permanent magnet machine based starter-generator system with modulated model predictive control.

A fractional delay variable frequency repetitive control for torque ripple reduction in PMSMs (2017)
Journal Article
Tang, M., Gaeta, A., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). A fractional delay variable frequency repetitive control for torque ripple reduction in PMSMs. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2017.2725824

Based on the internal model principle, repetitive controller (RC) is capable to reduce periodic torque ripple by generating a compensating action that consequently need to be synchronized with the original ripple. However, the synchronization is diff... Read More about A fractional delay variable frequency repetitive control for torque ripple reduction in PMSMs.

Direct flux and current vector control for induction motor drives using model predictive control theory (2017)
Journal Article
Odhano, S., Bojoi, R., Formentini, A., Zanchetta, P., & Tenconi, A. (2017). Direct flux and current vector control for induction motor drives using model predictive control theory. IET Electric Power Applications, 11(8), 1483-1491. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-epa.2016.0872

The study presents the direct flux and current vector control of an induction motor (IM) drive, which is a relatively newer and promising control strategy, through the use of model predictive control (MPC) techniques. The results highlight that the f... Read More about Direct flux and current vector control for induction motor drives using model predictive control theory.

uCube: Control platform for power electronics (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Galassini, A., Lo Calzo, G., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., Zanchetta, P., & Costabeber, A. (2017). uCube: Control platform for power electronics. In Proceedings - 2017 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis (WEMDCD) (216-221). https://doi.org/10.1109/WEMDCD.2017.7947749

This paper presents a versatile tool for development, control and testing of power electronics converters. In the last decade, many different expensive off-the-shelf tools for rapid prototyping and testing have been developed and commercialised by fe... Read More about uCube: Control platform for power electronics.

Stability boundary analysis in single-phase grid-connected inverters with PLL by LTP theory (2017)
Journal Article
Salis, V., Costabeber, A., Cox, S. M., Zanchetta, P., & Formentini, A. (2018). Stability boundary analysis in single-phase grid-connected inverters with PLL by LTP theory. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 33(5), 4023-4036. https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2017.2714860

Stability analysis of power converters in AC net¬works is complex due to the non-linear nature of the conversion systems. Whereas interactions of converters in DC networks can be studied by linearising about the operating point, the extension of the... Read More about Stability boundary analysis in single-phase grid-connected inverters with PLL by LTP theory.

Stability Assessment of Power-Converter-Based AC systems by LTP Theory: Eigenvalue Analysis and Harmonic Impedance Estimation (2017)
Journal Article
Salis, V., Costabeber, A., Cox, S. M., & Zanchetta, P. (2017). Stability Assessment of Power-Converter-Based AC systems by LTP Theory: Eigenvalue Analysis and Harmonic Impedance Estimation. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, 5(4), 1513-1525. https://doi.org/10.1109/jestpe.2017.2714026

Stability analysis of power-converter-based AC systems poses serious challenges not only because of the non-linear nature of power converters, but also because linearisation is not generally applied around a steady-state operating point, as in the DC... Read More about Stability Assessment of Power-Converter-Based AC systems by LTP Theory: Eigenvalue Analysis and Harmonic Impedance Estimation.

Control of a direct matrix converter with modulated model predictive control (2017)
Journal Article
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.

Enhanced DBCC for high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motor drives (2016)
Journal Article
Tang, M., Gaeta, A., Formentini, A., Ohyama, K., Zanchetta, P., & Asher, G. (2016). Enhanced DBCC for high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motor drives. IET Power Electronics, 9(15), 2880-2890. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2015.0232

High bandwidth and accuracy of the current control loop are fundamental requisites when a fast torque response is required or for facilitating the reduction of torque ripple in high performance drives, especially at high speed. One of the most suitab... Read More about Enhanced DBCC for high-speed permanent magnet synchronous motor drives.

A variable frequency angle-based repetitive control for torque ripple reduction in PMSMs (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Gaeta, A., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). A variable frequency angle-based repetitive control for torque ripple reduction in PMSMs.

This paper presents a novel method for torque ripple reduction in PMSM drives at variable speed, using a combination of angle-based repetitive control and deadbeat current control. Based on the internal model principle, repetitive control is capable... Read More about A variable frequency angle-based repetitive control for torque ripple reduction in PMSMs.

Oversampled deadbeat current control strategy for PMSM drives (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Oversampled deadbeat current control strategy for PMSM drives.

This paper presents a novel deadbeat current control approach for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) drives capable of operating at a controller sampling frequency multiple of the power converter switching frequency. The proposed technique p... Read More about Oversampled deadbeat current control strategy for PMSM drives.

Finite control set and modulated model predictive flux and current control for induction motor drives (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Odhano, S., Formentini, A., Zanchetta, P., Bojoi, R., & Tenconi, A. (2016). Finite control set and modulated model predictive flux and current control for induction motor drives.

The paper presents a new implementation of direct flux and current vector control of an induction motor drive using the techniques of model predictive control. The advantages offered by predictive control are used to enhance the dynamics of direct fl... Read More about Finite control set and modulated model predictive flux and current control for induction motor drives.

ODEF: an interactive tool for optimized design of EMI filters (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Di Piazza, M., Luna, M., Vitale, G., Ala, G., Giaconia, G., Giglia, G., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). ODEF: an interactive tool for optimized design of EMI filters.

The impact of EMI filters on volume and weight of power converters is significant. For this reason, filter’s size optimization is a strategic step towards the improvement of the power converter’s power density. An EMI filter design that follows a con... Read More about ODEF: an interactive tool for optimized design of EMI filters.

Direct repetitive control with gain scheduling feature for stand-alone generating applications (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Crescimbini, F., Ji, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Direct repetitive control with gain scheduling feature for stand-alone generating applications.

This paper deals with the gain scheduling feature for zero-phase-shift direct repetitive control (dRC) implemented in a FPGA system. Proposed control structure is intended to be used in ultra-low THD, fast transient response stand-alone generating ap... Read More about Direct repetitive control with gain scheduling feature for stand-alone generating applications.

Reactive power control strategies for UNIFLEX-PM Converter (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Pipolo, S., Bifaretti, S., Bonaiuto, V., Tarisciotti, L., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Reactive power control strategies for UNIFLEX-PM Converter.

The paper presents various control strategies for an advanced multilevel-based power converter. A Fuzzy Logic Control, based on power balance constrains and Proportional Reactive Power control based on a more rigorous approach, have been proposed. Tw... Read More about Reactive power control strategies for UNIFLEX-PM Converter.

Cascaded model predictive speed control of a permanent magnet synchronous machine (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Garcia, C., Silva, C. A., Rodriguez, J., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Cascaded model predictive speed control of a permanent magnet synchronous machine.

This paper proposes a model predictive speed control of a permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM). The control scheme has a cascade architecture, where the inner loop uses a finite set model predictive control scheme (FS-MPC) for the electrical s... Read More about Cascaded model predictive speed control of a permanent magnet synchronous machine.

Design of a repetitive controller as a feed-forward disturbance observer (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Tang, M., Formentini, A., Odhano, S., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Design of a repetitive controller as a feed-forward disturbance observer.

From the structure point of view, a repetitive controller (RC) is considerably similar to a disturbance observer. By adding a correction term to the traditional RC and considering the disturbances as states, the repetitive controller can be designed... Read More about Design of a repetitive controller as a feed-forward disturbance observer.

Optimized design of high power density EMI filters for power electronic converters (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Ala, G., Giaconia, G., Giglia, G., Di Piazza, M., Luna, M., Vitale, G., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Optimized design of high power density EMI filters for power electronic converters.

Nowadays, power density of power converters and related EMI filters is gaining more and more attention. This severely impacts on the design constraints in several application domains. A conventional design of the EMI filter does not guarantee the sel... Read More about Optimized design of high power density EMI filters for power electronic converters.

Full Predictive Cascaded Speed and Current Control of an Induction Machine (2016)
Journal Article
Garcia, C., Rodriguez, J., Silva, C. A., Rojas, C., Zanchetta, P., & Abu-Rub, H. (2016). Full Predictive Cascaded Speed and Current Control of an Induction Machine. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 31(3), 1059-1067. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEC.2016.2559940

This paper presents and experimentally validates a new control scheme for electrical drive systems, named cascaded predictive speed and current control (PSCC). This new strategy uses the model predictive control concept. It has a cascaded structure l... Read More about Full Predictive Cascaded Speed and Current Control of an Induction Machine.

Multivariable control for a three-phase rectifier based on deadbeat algorithm (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Rohten, J., Zanchetta, P., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., Espinoza, J., & Silva, J. (2016). Multivariable control for a three-phase rectifier based on deadbeat algorithm.

This paper presents a deadbeat control technique applied in a voltage source rectifier to regulate both the dc voltage (active power) and reactive power injected to the grid. As the deadbeat control is based on the system model, it leads to a faster... Read More about Multivariable control for a three-phase rectifier based on deadbeat algorithm.

Fixed frequency finite-state model predictive control for indirect matrix converters with optimal switching pattern (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Lei, J., Tariscotti, L., Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Formentini, A. (2016). Fixed frequency finite-state model predictive control for indirect matrix converters with optimal switching pattern.

Finite States Model Predictive Control (MPC) has been recently applied to several converters topologies for the many advantages it can provide such as fast dynamics, multi-target control capabilities, easy implementation on digital control board and... Read More about Fixed frequency finite-state model predictive control for indirect matrix converters with optimal switching pattern.

Predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg inverters (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Bifaretti, S., Pipolo, S., Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Tariscotti, L., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg inverters.

This paper proposes a Predictive Control, formally Dead-Beat (DBC), for a four-leg inverter having an Active Split DC-bus on the fourth leg and LC filters on phase-to-neutral outputs. Such a configuration permits to reduce the voltage ripple on the n... Read More about Predictive control for active split DC-bus 4-leg inverters.

Design of a cooperative voltage harmonic compensation strategy for islanded microgrids combining virtual admittance and repetitive controller (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Blanco, C., Tardelli, F., Reigosa, D., Zanchetta, P., & Briz, F. (2016). Design of a cooperative voltage harmonic compensation strategy for islanded microgrids combining virtual admittance and repetitive controller.

Non-linear loads (NLLs) in three-phase systems are known to produce current harmonics at -5, 7, -11, 13... times the fundamental frequency; harmonics of the same frequencies are induced in microgrid voltage, reducing therefore the power quality. Dedi... Read More about Design of a cooperative voltage harmonic compensation strategy for islanded microgrids combining virtual admittance and repetitive controller.

Optimized resonant pulsed power supplies with deadbeat: repetitive regulation (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Ji, C., Clare, J. C., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Optimized resonant pulsed power supplies with deadbeat: repetitive regulation.

This paper presents a novel digital deadbeat + repetitive control (DBRC) strategy for output voltage regulation of pulsed power resonant converters used in high energy physics applications. The proposed converter contains three individual series reso... Read More about Optimized resonant pulsed power supplies with deadbeat: repetitive regulation.

Taking into account interactions between converters in the design of aircraft power networks (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Li, Q., Formentini, A., Baraston, A., Zhang, X., Zanchetta, P., Schanen, J., & Boroyevich, D. (2016). Taking into account interactions between converters in the design of aircraft power networks.

This paper presents some key interactions among converters, which need to be taken into account when designing a modern embedded electrical grid, including a large amount of Power Electronics based loads. A design by Optimization method is first used... Read More about Taking into account interactions between converters in the design of aircraft power networks.

Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Empringham, L., De Lillo, L., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2016). Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs.

This paper presents an experimental comparison between a Direct Matrix Converter and an Indirect Matrix Converter in terms of semiconductor devices thermal cycling. Both converters have been designed and built using SiC MOSFETs; the Indirect Matrix C... Read More about Experimental comparison of devices thermal cycling in direct matrix converters (DMC) and Indirect Matrix Converters (IMC) using SiC MOSFETs.

Model Predictive Control for shunt active filters with fixed switching frequency (2016)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Formentini, A., Gaeta, A., Degano, M., Zanchetta, P., Rabbeni, R., & Pucci, M. (in press). Model Predictive Control for shunt active filters with fixed switching frequency. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2016.2606364

This paper presents a modification to the classical Model Predictive Control algorithm, named Modulated Model Predictive Control, and its application to active power filters. The proposed control is able to retain all the advantages of a Finite Contr... Read More about Model Predictive Control for shunt active filters with fixed switching frequency.

Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Valente, G., Papini, L., Formentini, A., Gerada, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines.

The paper presents an alternative radial force control technique for a Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machine (MSPM). Radial force control has been widely investigated for a variety of bearingless machines and can be also applied to conventional PMSM... Read More about Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines.

Load-adaptive zero-phase-shift direct repetitive control for stand-alone four-leg VSI (2016)
Journal Article
Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Crescimbini, F., Ji, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Load-adaptive zero-phase-shift direct repetitive control for stand-alone four-leg VSI. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 52(6), 4899-4908. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2016.2595493

This paper deals with a dedicated load adaptive phase compensation algorithm to be used in Repetitive Control based stand-alone 4-leg VSI. The plant model is achieved, its inherent modifications according to the operating point are highlighted and us... Read More about Load-adaptive zero-phase-shift direct repetitive control for stand-alone four-leg VSI.

Stability analysis of single-phase grid-feeding inverters with PLL using Harmonic Linearisation and Linear Time Periodic (LTP) theory (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Salis, V., Costabeber, A., Zanchetta, P., & Cox, S. M. (2016). Stability analysis of single-phase grid-feeding inverters with PLL using Harmonic Linearisation and Linear Time Periodic (LTP) theory.

A general method for the stability analysis of power converters is presented in this paper. The method is based on Harmonic Linearisation and Linear Time Periodic (LTP) analysis techniques and a single-phase grid-feeding inverter with PLL is consider... Read More about Stability analysis of single-phase grid-feeding inverters with PLL using Harmonic Linearisation and Linear Time Periodic (LTP) theory.

Optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Formentini, A., Dewar, D., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., Boroyevich, D., & Schanen, J. (2016). Optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids.

This paper presents an automated and scalable approach for the tuning of power converters control systems in embedded power grids. These are composed by different power converter interconnected to each other and are increasingly adopted in a range of... Read More about Optimal control of three-phase embedded power grids.

Asymmetric multilevel topology for photovoltaic energy injection to microgrids (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Munoz, J., Gaisse, P., Baier, C., Rivera, M., Gregor, R., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Asymmetric multilevel topology for photovoltaic energy injection to microgrids.

The massive penetration of renewable energy sources in the utility grid has emerged as the solution to obtain clean energy in modern electric systems, which are gradually replacing their generators that produce CO2 emissions to achieve a sustainable... Read More about Asymmetric multilevel topology for photovoltaic energy injection to microgrids.

Sensorless finite-control set model predictive control for IPMSM drives (2016)
Journal Article
Rovere, L., Formentini, A., Gaeta, A., Zanchetta, P., & Marchesoni, M. (2016). Sensorless finite-control set model predictive control for IPMSM drives. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 63(9), 5921-5931. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2016.2578281

This paper investigates the feasibility of a sensorless field oriented control (FOC) combined with a finite control set model predictive current control (FCS-MPC) for an interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM). The use of a FCS-MPC makes... Read More about Sensorless finite-control set model predictive control for IPMSM drives.

Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs (2016)
Journal Article
Trentin, A., Liliana de Lillio, L., Empringham, L., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2016). Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 52(5), 4135-4145. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2016.2573752

This paper presents an experimental efficiency comparison study between two different direct AC-AC converter topologies: a direct matrix converter (DMC) and an indirect matrix converter (IMC). The evaluation is performed under variable load condition... Read More about Experimental efficiency comparison between a direct matrix converter and an indirect matrix converter using both Si IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs.

Observer based dynamic adaptive cooling system for power modules (2016)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Castellazzi, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2016). Observer based dynamic adaptive cooling system for power modules. Microelectronics Reliability, 58, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microrel.2016.01.020

This paper presents an advanced dynamic cooling strategy for multi-layer structured power electronic modules. An observer based feedback controller is proposed to reduce a power device or module's thermal cycle amplitude during operation, with the ai... Read More about Observer based dynamic adaptive cooling system for power modules.

Sizing of power electronics EMC filters using design by optimization methodology (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Schanen, J., Baraston, A., Delhommais, M., Zanchetta, P., & Boroyevich, D. (2016). Sizing of power electronics EMC filters using design by optimization methodology.

This paper proposes a synthesis of EMC filter design method for power electronics converters. It starts with the description of the legacy approach, using the usual Common Mode / Differential Mode decomposition, and underlines the need of symmetry an... Read More about Sizing of power electronics EMC filters using design by optimization methodology.

A distributed model predictive control strategy for back-to-back converters (2016)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Lo Calzo, G., Gaeta, A., Zanchetta, P., Valencia, F., & Saez, D. (2016). A distributed model predictive control strategy for back-to-back converters. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 63(9), 5867-5878. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2016.2527693

In recent years Model Predictive Control (MPC) has been successfully used for the control of power electronics converters with different topologies and for different applications. MPC offers many advantages over more traditional control techniques su... Read More about A distributed model predictive control strategy for back-to-back converters.

Resonant–Repetitive combined control for stand-alone power supply unit (2015)
Journal Article
Lidozzi, A., Solero, L., Crescimbini, F., Ji, C., & Zanchetta, P. (2015). Resonant–Repetitive combined control for stand-alone power supply unit. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 51(6), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2015.2458960

This paper investigates a combined resonant–repetitive (RR) control structure for a three-phase four-leg DC/AC converter power supply. The RR control configuration is com-posed by a resonant controller tuned at the system fundamental frequency working... Read More about Resonant–Repetitive combined control for stand-alone power supply unit.

Grid Parameter estimation using Model Predictive Direct Power Control (2015)
Journal Article
Arif, B., Tarisciotti, L., Zanchetta, P., Clare, J. C., & Degano, M. (2015). Grid Parameter estimation using Model Predictive Direct Power Control. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 51(6), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2015.2453132

This paper presents a novel Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control (FS-MPC) approach for grid-connected converters. The control performance of such converters may get largely affected by variations in the supply impedance, especially for systems... Read More about Grid Parameter estimation using Model Predictive Direct Power Control.

Speed Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of a PMSM fed by Matrix Converter (2015)
Journal Article
Formentini, A., Trentin, A., Marchesoni, M., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2015). Speed Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of a PMSM fed by Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 62(11), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2015.2442526

This paper presents a new speed Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC) algorithm which has been applied to a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) driven by a Matrix Converter (MC). This method replaces the classical cascaded contr... Read More about Speed Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of a PMSM fed by Matrix Converter.

Multi-objective modulated Model Predictive Control for a multilevel solid state transformer (2015)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Zanchetta, P., Watson, A. J., Wheeler, P., Clare, J. C., & Bifaretti, S. (2015). Multi-objective modulated Model Predictive Control for a multilevel solid state transformer. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 51(5), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2015.2429113

Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC) offers many advantages over more traditional control techniques, such as the ability to avoid cascaded control loops, easy inclusion of constraint and fast transient response of the control system... Read More about Multi-objective modulated Model Predictive Control for a multilevel solid state transformer.

A four-legs matrix converter ground power unit with repetitive voltage control (2014)
Journal Article
Rohuma, W., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Empringham, L. (2015). A four-legs matrix converter ground power unit with repetitive voltage control. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 62(4), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2014.2379585

In this paper, a four-leg matrix converter is proposed as the power conversion core for aircraft ground power unit (GPU) applications. This structure allows easy management of unbalanced and nonlinear loads with minimal disruption of the power supply... Read More about A four-legs matrix converter ground power unit with repetitive voltage control.

Modulated Model Predictive Control for a Three-Phase Active Rectifier (2014)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Zanchetta, P., Watson, A., Clare, J. C., Degano, M., & Bifaretti, S. (2015). Modulated Model Predictive Control for a Three-Phase Active Rectifier. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 51(2), 1610-1620. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2014.2339397

Model predictive control (MPC) has a number of desirable attributes which are difficult to achieve with classical converter control techniques. Unfortunately, the nature of power electronics imposes restriction to the method, as a result of the limit... Read More about Modulated Model Predictive Control for a Three-Phase Active Rectifier.

Real time parameter estimation for power quality control and intelligent protection of grid-connected power electronic converters (2014)
Journal Article
Sumner, M., Abusorrah, A., Thomas, D. W., & Zanchetta, P. (2014). Real time parameter estimation for power quality control and intelligent protection of grid-connected power electronic converters. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 5(4), https://doi.org/10.1109/TSG.2014.2298495

This paper presents a method to identify power system impedance in real-time using signals obtained from grid- connected power electronic converters. The proposed impedance estimation has potential applications in renewable/distributed energy systems... Read More about Real time parameter estimation for power quality control and intelligent protection of grid-connected power electronic converters.

Power conversion for a novel AC/DC aircraft electrical distribution system (2014)
Journal Article
Trentin, A., Zanchetta, P., Wheeler, P., & Clare, J. C. (2014). Power conversion for a novel AC/DC aircraft electrical distribution system. IET Electrical Systems in Transportation, 4(2), https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-est.2013.0005

This paper proposes a novel and compact AC/DC electrical distribution system for new generation aircraft. In these new aircraft power systems, all loads are fed by two dc bus systems: at 28V and at +/-270V. The electrical distribution system, whose d... Read More about Power conversion for a novel AC/DC aircraft electrical distribution system.

Model Predictive Control: A Review of Its Applications in Power Electronics (2014)
Journal Article
Vazquez, S., León, J., Franquelo, L., Rodriguez, J., Young, H. A., Marquez, A., & Zanchetta, P. (2014). Model Predictive Control: A Review of Its Applications in Power Electronics. IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, 8(1), 16-31. https://doi.org/10.1109/mie.2013.2290138

Model-based predictive control (MPC) for power converters and drives is a control technique that has gained attention in the research community. The main reason for this is that although MPC presents high computational burden, it can easily handle mu... Read More about Model Predictive Control: A Review of Its Applications in Power Electronics.

Active DC voltage balancing PWM technique for high-power cascaded multilevel converters (2014)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Zanchetta, P., Watson, A. J., Bifaretti, S., Clare, J. C., & Wheeler, P. (2014). Active DC voltage balancing PWM technique for high-power cascaded multilevel converters. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 61(11), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2014.2308139

In this paper a dedicated PWM technique specifically designed for single-phase (or four wire three-phase) multilevel Cascaded H-Bridge Converters is presented. The aim of the proposed technique is to minimize the DC-Link voltage unbalance, independen... Read More about Active DC voltage balancing PWM technique for high-power cascaded multilevel converters.

Comparison of two three-phase pll systems for more electric aircraft (2014)
Journal Article
Bifaretti, S., Zanchetta, P., & Lavopa, E. (2014). Comparison of two three-phase pll systems for more electric aircraft. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 29(12), https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2014.2307003

The More Electric Aircraft power system is characterized by variable supply frequency, in general between 360Hz and 900Hz. All equipment on board the aircraft have to operate delivering high performance under this variable frequency condition. In par... Read More about Comparison of two three-phase pll systems for more electric aircraft.

Modulated model predictive control for a 7-level cascaded h-bridge back-to-back converter (2014)
Journal Article
Tarisciotti, L., Zanchetta, P., Watson, A. J., Bifaretti, S., & Clare, J. C. (2014). Modulated model predictive control for a 7-level cascaded h-bridge back-to-back converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 61(10), https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2014.2300056

Multilevel Converters are known to have many advantages for electricity network applications. In particular Cascaded H-Bridge Converters are attractive because of their inherent modularity and scalability. Predictive control for power converters is a... Read More about Modulated model predictive control for a 7-level cascaded h-bridge back-to-back converter.

Observer based temperature control for reduced thermal cycling in power electronic cooling (2013)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Castellazzi, A., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). Observer based temperature control for reduced thermal cycling in power electronic cooling. Applied Thermal Engineering, 64(1-2), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.12.001

This paper presents an advanced dynamic cooling strategy for multi-layer structured power electronic modules. A observer based feedback controller is proposed to reduce a power device or module's thermal cycle amplitude during operation, with the aim... Read More about Observer based temperature control for reduced thermal cycling in power electronic cooling.

Repetitive Control for High-Performance Resonant Pulsed Power Supply in Radio Frequency Applications (2013)
Journal Article
Ji, C., Zanchetta, P., Carastro, F., & Clare, J. (2014). Repetitive Control for High-Performance Resonant Pulsed Power Supply in Radio Frequency Applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 50(4), 2660-2670. https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2013.2292997

This paper presents a novel three-phase series resonant parallel loaded resonant converter topology for radio frequency applications. The proposed converter is capable of producing a series of “long pulses” as output voltage, each one lasting 1 ms in... Read More about Repetitive Control for High-Performance Resonant Pulsed Power Supply in Radio Frequency Applications.

Stability evaluation of a DC micro-grid and future interconnection to an AC system (2013)
Journal Article
Sanchez, S., Molinas, M., Degano, M., & Zanchetta, P. (2014). Stability evaluation of a DC micro-grid and future interconnection to an AC system. Renewable Energy, 62, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2013.08.026

This paper presents the stability analysis of a DC micro-grid fed by renewable sources and the future interconnection with an AC micro-grid. This interconnection is realized through a voltage source converter, and the operation of the micro-grid is i... Read More about Stability evaluation of a DC micro-grid and future interconnection to an AC system.

Implementation of a hybrid AC-AC direct power converter with unity voltage transfer (2008)
Journal Article
Wijekoon, T., Klumpner, C., Zanchetta, P., & Wheeler, P. (2008). Implementation of a hybrid AC-AC direct power converter with unity voltage transfer. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 23(4), https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2008.924601

This paper presents a novel hybrid direct power converter (HDPC) which overcomes the two main disadvantages of matrix converters: limited voltage transfer ratio and low immunity to grid disturbance. The proposed converter is formed by integrating a r... Read More about Implementation of a hybrid AC-AC direct power converter with unity voltage transfer.

A new three-level indirect matrix converter with reduced number of switches
Conference Proceeding
Klumpner, C., Lee, M. Y., Pitic, C., Wheeler, P., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). A new three-level indirect matrix converter with reduced number of switches. In 2007 IEEE Industry Applications Annual Meeting. https://doi.org/10.1109/07IAS.2007.28

Matrix converters are sine wave in/out forced commutated single-stage AC/AC direct frequency changers using a single bi-directional switch to connect any input to any output. Indirect two-stage matrix converters provide similar input and output perfo... Read More about A new three-level indirect matrix converter with reduced number of switches.

Finite control set model predictive control for grid-tied quasi-Z-source based multilevel inverter
Conference Proceeding
Trabelsi, M., Bayhan, S., Abu-Rub, H., Ben-Brahim, L., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). Finite control set model predictive control for grid-tied quasi-Z-source based multilevel inverter.

In this paper, a finite control set Model Predictive Control (MPC) for grid-tie quasi-Z-Source (qZS) based multilevel inverter is proposed. The proposed Power Conditioning System (PCS) consists of a single-phase 2-cell Cascaded H-Bridge (CHB) inverte... Read More about Finite control set model predictive control for grid-tied quasi-Z-source based multilevel inverter.

Computer aided optimal design of high power density EMI filters
Conference Proceeding
Ala, G., Giaconia, G., Giglia, G., Di Piazza, M., Luna, M., Vitale, G., & Zanchetta, P. (in press). Computer aided optimal design of high power density EMI filters.

Power density of power converter systems is becoming an increasing crucial design constraint for a wide range of technical applications. Size reduction of EMI filter in power converters is an important challenge due to its significant impact on the o... Read More about Computer aided optimal design of high power density EMI filters.