Wai Keung Mo

ORCID: 0000-0002-0210-0748
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Research Areas
  • Advanced DC-DC Converters
  • Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Technologies
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility and Noise Suppression
  • Induction Heating and Inverter Technology
  • Magnetic Properties and Applications
  • Electromagnetic wave absorption materials
  • Advanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies
  • Wireless Power Transfer Systems
  • Electromagnetic Simulation and Numerical Methods
  • Numerical methods in engineering
  • Electric Motor Design and Analysis
  • Non-Destructive Testing Techniques
  • Fluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis
  • Lightning and Electromagnetic Phenomena
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility and Measurements
  • Vibration and Dynamic Analysis
  • Advanced Numerical Methods in Computational Mathematics
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures

University of Southern Denmark
2017-2023

Hong Kong Polytechnic University
1997-2002

University of Science and Technology of China
2002

The effect of DC flux on the core loss is examined for practical range power and frequency. Relevant equations are derived applied to an optimization algorithm determine minimum at a given ratio s (DC density AC peak density). It has been found that curves hysteresis versus exhibit critical ratio. Below or above this ratio, decreases drastically. On other hand, eddy-current exhibits point increases gradually.

10.1109/41.649940 article EN IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 1997-01-01

This paper summarizes geometrical effects on inductor winding loss based fixed and variable wire diameter methods as well core gap effects. Relevant AC DC resistance equations are derived an effective design method is given to consider the ratio of alternating direct current skin depth radius r. The effect ac can be minimized by increasing distance far away from gap, however dc will increase. Hence optimal results in minimum total resistance. Finally, a new concept two step solution verified...

10.23919/epe17ecceeurope.2017.8098961 article EN 2017-09-01

A hybrid magnetic approach, consisting of merging two different core properites such as ferrite and iron powder cores together, is an effective solution for power converter applications. It can provide similar properties to that but showing less copper loss than cores. Additionally, the relatively large inductance at low loading current excellent way minimize total loss, achieving high efficiency. In order prevent saturation, placing air gap within a key method obtain optimum performance.

10.23919/epe17ecceeurope.2017.8099302 article EN 2017-09-01

The relationship between the copper loss and geometrical factors of high-frequency low-profile transformers is in investigated with aid finite-element method, some practical design guidelines, which are useful for minimizing loss, presented. It has been shown that winding geometry arrangement significant to determine leakage inductance; magnetic cores lumped air-gaps can cause excessive AC windings; windings variable-width turns have lower DC losses than those constant-width turns. sandwich...

10.1109/ias.1996.559248 article EN 2002-12-23

This paper summaries stamped-copper winding fabrication for use in planar inductors and reviews the effect on different geometries such as spiral, meander mesh coils. The technical problems of are studied. Secondly, geometrical factor spiral coil is a significant to determine conductive loss inductor. Finally, analyses results given.

10.1109/ias.1995.530383 article EN 2002-11-19

A hybrid magnetic approach, merging two different core properties such as ferrite and iron powder cores, is an effective solution for power converter applications. It can offer similar to that of cores but showing less copper loss than cores. In order prevent saturation, placing air gap within the a key method obtain optimum performance. Furthermore, relatively large inductance at low loading current excellent way minimize in achieve high efficiency operation energy saving.

10.1109/cpe.2017.7915175 article EN 2017-01-01

A novel EMI modeling is presented, based on the finite element and parasitic equivalent circuit method (FE-PEEC), enabling electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) analysis of power converter systems in a precise computationally efficient way. The developed FE-PEEC facilitates comprehensive EMC different effects PCB layout, elements non-linear magnetic devices. As an illustration, 1 kW 3-phase boost performed. Simulation common-mode, differential-mode individual line conducted emissions are...

10.1109/cpe.2018.8372578 article EN 2018-04-01

The DC current impact on the ratio between AC and resistance of inductor winding (Fr) is examined for practical applications. Relevant F <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">r</sub> equations are derived applied to an optimization algorithm determine minimum loss at a given (k). It has been found that curves versus k exhibit peak critical ratio. Below or above this ratio, decreases generally.

10.1109/cpe-powereng48600.2020.9161677 article EN 2020-07-01

A hybrid magnetic solution, consisting of merging two different core properties such as ferrite and iron powder cores together, is an effective solution for power converter applications. It can provide similar to that but showing less copper loss than cores. Additionally, the relatively large inductance at low loading current excellent way minimize total loss, achieving high efficiency energy saving. In order prevent saturation, placement air gap within a key method obtain optimum...

10.1109/isie.2017.8001338 article EN 2017-06-01

This paper summarizes the ratio of direct to ripple current as a key factor determine inductor winding and core gap effects related performance. The new proposed multi-layer configuration (identical DC resistance per layer) is recommended optimize total loss. A solution improve harmonic content verified experimentally in terms EMI emission. An effective mathematical inductance model curve-gapped derived, complete optimal PFC design procedure given.

10.1109/pedg54999.2022.9923182 article EN 2022 IEEE 13th International Symposium on Power Electronics for Distributed Generation Systems (PEDG) 2022-06-26

The effect of DC flux on the core loss is examined for practical range power and frequency. Relevant equations are derived applied to an optimization algorithm determine minimum at a given ratio s (DC density AC peak density). It has been found that curves hysteresis versus exhibit critical ratio. Below or above this ratio, decreases drastically. On other hand, eddy current exhibits point increases gradually.

10.1109/ias.1997.629004 article EN 2002-11-23

This paper summarizes geometrical effects on inductor winding loss based a fixed diameter method and core gap effects. Relevant DC resistance equations of different configurations are derived an effective design is given to the ratio alternating direct current ΔI/I <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">αv</sub> = k xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">1</sub> skin depth wire radius δ/r. The effect ac can be minimized by...

10.1109/cpe.2019.8862313 article EN 2019-04-01

Parasitic coupling can play a significant role in the overall performance of multiple EMI filters. The filter attenuation be degraded with inductive and capacitive couplings. This paper is to examine parasitic effects among components physical orientations individual chokes.

10.23919/epe.2019.8915428 article EN 2019-09-01

This paper presents an innovative curved air-gapped (CAG) inductor solution improving harmonic issues related to lighting equipment applications. The effective mathematical inductance model of the proposed CAG design is derived and verified experimentally in terms EMI emissions. A new LC filter configuration examined improve 2 <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">nd</sup> 3 xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">rd</sup> order...

10.1109/cpe-powereng54966.2022.9880903 article EN 2022-06-29

In order to implement very low profile magnetic components, high frequency thin-film inductors and transformers are developed by depositing thin film of copper upon ferrite substrates use in micro-power level. The operating for the fabricated samples can be as 1 MHz since loss due skin effect is still small at this frequency. Circuit simulations provided determine behaviour inductor. Furthermore, value inductance Q-factor evaluated equivalent circuit model Discrepancies between calculated...

10.1109/iecon.1993.338987 article EN 2002-12-30

This paper summarizes the winding geometrical and core gap effects on inductor loss. Relevant DC AC resistance equations are derived, an optimal design is given for ratio of direct to ripple current ${\text{k}} = \frac{{{I_{av}}}}{{{{\Delta }}I}}$. A new concept a curve-gapped solution proposed improve line harmonic lighting equipment.

10.23919/epe21ecceeurope50061.2021.9570200 article EN 2021-09-06

This paper introduces a novel design for power factor correction (PFC) integrated flyback transformer, which aims to enhance line harmonic current and common-mode noise reduction. The includes two stages, PFC stage with boost inductors utilizing transformer. transformer has curved air gap solution prevent core saturation efficiency. study presents simulation experimental results obtained from prototype circuit of 270W (32.5V/8A) 4 ferrite materials (3C92,3F35, 3F45 4F1).

10.1109/cpe-powereng58103.2023.10227401 article EN 2023-06-14

The paper presents a design of single-stage single switch flyback transformer, which incorporates two auxiliary windings and curved air gap. main objective this is to enhance transformer efficiency reduce harmonic current. To validate the proposed design, 250W prototype circuit was constructed, simulations experiments were conducted using four ferrite materials. results obtained from both FEM are promising, indicating effectiveness design. configuration demonstrated improved reduction in

10.23919/epe23ecceeurope58414.2023.10264320 article EN 2023-09-04

The fabrication methods of planar inductors for switching mode power supplies are studied. Initially, the advantages and disadvantages such devices introduced. magnetic materials used in (such as ferrites) preparation work ferrite substrates, winding insulation considerations also detailed. Designs (which should be optimized with respect to loss) design issues which relate geometry, electrical thermal given conclusion.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"...

10.1109/iecon.1994.397759 article EN 2002-12-17

The integrated EMI filter approach is an effective solution to miniaturize the overall dimensions especially in LVDC. hybrid magnetic offers synergistic effects by merging benefits of different materials attenuate conducted emission efficiently.

10.1109/icdcm45535.2019.9232780 article EN 2019-05-20

The relationship between the power loss, winding and core geometries of high-frequency low-profile (HFLP) inductor is investigated with aid finite element method. simulation results have shown that a magnetic lumped air gaps can cause excessive loss in windings, depends on gap size high frequency characteristics material. geometry significant factor to determine total AC loss. optimal thickness determined by length distribution gaps. multi-layer arrangement believed be most promising...

10.1109/ias.1996.559245 article EN 2002-12-23

This paper summaries the geometrical effects on winding loss performance of a low profile inductor with spiral coil. Relevant equations are derived and applied to an optimization algorithm that searches for design minimizes total at given core height footprint area. It has been found curves versus arrangement different show minimum critical height. Below or above these factors, increases drastically. Finally, new concept frequency is developed simplify analysis AC

10.1109/peds.1999.794529 article EN 1999-01-01
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