A5082925368- Microgrid Control and Optimization
- Multilevel Inverters and Converters
- Advanced DC-DC Converters
- Sensorless Control of Electric Motors
- Electric Motor Design and Analysis
- Advanced Battery Technologies Research
- Islanding Detection in Power Systems
- Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Technologies
- Induction Heating and Inverter Technology
- Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies
- Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
- Piezoelectric Actuators and Control
- Magnetic Bearings and Levitation Dynamics
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Real-time simulation and control systems
- Experimental Learning in Engineering
- HVDC Systems and Fault Protection
- solar cell performance optimization
- Advanced Control Systems Design
- Aeroelasticity and Vibration Control
- Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
- Electromagnetic Compatibility and Noise Suppression
- Advancements in Battery Materials
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems
- Magnetic Properties and Applications
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
2014-2024
Acciona (Spain)
2013-2024
Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering
2014-2021
Innovate UK
2021
Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya
2010
This paper compares different cascaded and multilevel topologies to interface supercapacitors a dc bus in regenerative braking applications. It is shown that the modular dc/dc converter (MMC) can benefit from both reduced voltage increased frequency across inductor reduce its weight volume when using phase shifting modulation. The proposed control method able balance supercapacitor while providing precise output current control. topology are validated with simulations experimental results.
This paper presents a multiobjective control scheme based on the dynamic model of three-level, neutral-point-clamped voltage source inverter for integration distributed generation (DG) resources renewable energy to distribution grid. The proposed has been derived from abc/αβ and αβ/dq transformation AC system variables. technique generates compensation current references by setting appropriate DG loop, link not only provides active reactive currents in fundamental frequency, but also it can...
This article presents an enhanced flux weakening (FW) control scheme for permanent magnet synchronous motors, focused on electric vehicle applications. The novelty of the proposed algorithm is integration in a unified both accelerator pedal as torque reference and cruise speed limiter limit, without interfering between them until this limit achieved. <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">dq</i> -axis current references are...
The increasing necessity of engineers capable handling the problems industry and able to face technical challenges they will encounter in their professional career is boosting teaching methods based on projects real applications. Center Technological Innovation Static Converters Drives, Technical University Catalonia (CITCEA-UPC) group, Barcelona, Spain, has introduced such learning applied automation field a course taught for electrical engineering degree some postgraduate workshops, making...
This paper deals with a multiobjective control technique for integration of distributed generation (DG) resources to the electrical power network. The proposed strategy provides compensation active, reactive, and harmonic load current components during connection DG link grid. dynamic model system is first elaborated in stationary reference frame then transformed into synchronous orthogonal frame. variables are used voltage source converter as heart interfacing between utility By setting an...
This article reviews Flux-Weakening (FW) algorithms for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (PMSMs), focusing on the automotive sector, especially in electric and hybrid vehicles. In past few years, spread of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has improved technology machines their control to achieve more compact competitive solutions. PMSMs are most widespread used EVs thanks high-power density potential operation at constant power range during high speed. Such speed implies a electromotive force....
A fully normalized algorithm to implement the optimal triple-phase shift (TPS) modulation strategy of dual active bridge converter is proposed in this paper. The evaluates three simple expressions that fit solutions obtained recent works, which allows be implemented real-time and valid for whole operating range. As a result, operates under zero voltage switching conditions minimizes conduction losses. In addition, considers minimum current required guarantee condition faces undesired...
<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">The automotive industry is amidst an unprecedented multi-faceted transition striving for more sustainable passenger mobility and freight transportation. The rise of e-mobility coming along with energy efficiency improvements, greenhouse gas non-exhaust emission reductions, driving/propulsion technology innovations, a hardware-software-ratio shift in vehicle development road-based electric vehicles. Current R&amp;D...
Abstract In this paper, the synthesis and performance of a shunt active power filter (SAPF) based on instantaneous active, reactive current components (i d − i q ) technique is presented. The proposed acts as source, which connected in parallel with nonlinear load controlled to generate required compensation currents. control for SAPF aims compensate harmonic contents loads by connection distributed generation (DG) resources renewable energy sources distribution network. This modeling...
In this work, an experimental approach to reduce the variation from cell during battery operation is evaluated reach a better utilization. Numerous theoretical considerations of intelligent management systems without long-term validation their capabilities lead gap in literature, which work aims address. For purpose, ageing behaviour two batteries investigated for almost 1.5 years. One connected active balancing system (BMS) and other conventional passive BMS. Important parameters, such as...
This paper proposes a control method for virtual synchronous generator (VSG)-based grid-forming converters to improve the stability of power electronic-dominated grids. Overcurrent protection and fault ride-through (FRT) are crucial converter-based generators, given limitations electronics components. introduces finite-set model predictive (FS-MPC)-based FRT technique that ensures system during symmetrical asymmetrical types by incorporating overcurrent contribution voltage, while...
The accurate control of the line current, robust and dynamic behavior even under distorted grids other system faults are most important requirements for grid-connected inverters. Applying direct current to multilevel inverters combines advantages both is an enabling step towards improved inverter performance. Direct controllers suffer from high complexity at increased level count, which resolved by using geometrical principles simple analytical calculations switching vector selection within...
This article presents an accurate method to determine the mandatory rotor position control a permanent magnet synchronous machine from misplaced Hall-effect switch sensors. The main feature of this technique is estimated speed two consecutive edge transitions in same phase dodge inaccurate information. Besides, when new electrical cycle starts, gradual compensation algorithm corrects initial estimation cancel angle error order prevent current distortions. Furthermore, first-order Taylor...
In this work, a battery consisting of eight commercial NMC/graphite cells connected in series was cycled to 60% its initial capacity. During the test, special care taken ensure that results were not influenced by either module assembly or design. For purpose, virtually laboratory environment with help test device as if they operated together battery. Extrinsic influences affect cell aging thus reduced minimum. Differential Voltage Analysis (DVA), Electrochemical Impedance Spectrum (EIS), and...
This article focuses on developing a finite-element method (FEM) model for large capacitors' thermal modeling and reliability analysis. Thermal capacitors is critical since the capacitor's lifetime depends maximum temperature. Typically, have been modeled as solid element, not considering internal geometry, leading to temperature estimation errors requiring extensive testing adjust model. The presented methodology develop considers geometry obtain reliable model, with sufficient simplicity...