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Controllers for motor drives typically require a current reference which will satisfy the requested torque subject to system constraints. This work generalizes existing current reference theory to the case of the Wound Rotor Synchronous…
A modulated model predictive controller is designed for an inductor-less modular multilevel converter targeting an MVDC solid-state transformer application. The underlying optimization problem is formulated such that a unique closed-form…
Modular multilevel converters are wellknown in the energy sector and have significant potential in others, such as electromobility. Generally, their stable operation is at the expense of numerous sensors, communication burdens, and…
In railway applications, it is common to use an LC filter connected between the catenary and the input port of the main converter of the auxiliary and traction systems. In addition, in the auxiliary systems, there is a converter operating…
The connection of single-phase microgrids (MG) and loads to three-phase MGs creates power quality problems such as unbalanced voltage and voltage rise at the point of common coupling (PCC) of the MGs. In this paper, a modified reverse droop…
DC microgrids provide an efficient framework for the interconnection of DC distributed energy resources (DERs) and DC loads. To continue to supply legacy single-phase AC loads, DC/AC converters can be integrated in the DC microgrid. The…
Induction motors are one of the most crucial electrical equipment and are extensively used in industries in a wide range of applications. This paper presents a machine learning model for the fault detection and classification of induction…
This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC)-based online real-time adaptive control scheme for emergency voltage control in power systems. Despite tremendous success in various applications, real-time implementation of MPC for…
The Model Predictive Control (MPC) scheme Funnel MPC enables output tracking of smooth reference signals with prescribed error bounds for nonlinear multi-input multi-output systems with stable internal dynamics. Earlier works achieved the…
Large-scale AI training workloads in modern data centers exhibit rapid and periodic power fluctuations, which may induce significant voltage deviations in power distribution systems. Existing voltage regulation methods, such as droop…
The small-signal impedance modeling of modular multilevel converter (MMC) is the key for analyzing resonance and stability of MMC-based ac power electronics systems. MMC is a converter system with a typical multi-frequency response due to…
The concept of complex frequency has been recently introduced on the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems to study bus voltage variations in magnitude and frequency and their link with complex power injections of a power system. In this…
Unlike conventional converters, modular multilevel converter (MMC) has a higher switching frequency -- which has direct implication on important parameters like converter loss and reliability -- mainly due to increased number of switching…
In this article, a model predictive control (MPC) method is proposed for constrained linear systems to track bounded references with arbitrary dynamics. Besides control inputs to be determined, artificial reference is introduced as…
Hybrid AC/DC transmission grids incorporate Modular Multilevel Converters functioning as Interconnecting Power Converters (IPCs). The control role assigned to each converter significantly influences grid dynamics. Traditionally, these…
The main benefit of model predictive control (MPC) is its ability to steer the system to a given reference without violating the constraints while minimizing some objective. Furthermore, a suitably designed MPC controller guarantees…
The rapid growth of renewable energy technology enables the concept of microgrid (MG) to be widely accepted in the power systems. Due to the advantages of the DC distribution system such as easy integration of energy storage and less system…
Wind turbine (WT) controllers are often geared towards maximum power extraction, while suitable operating constraints should be guaranteed such that WT components are protected from failures. Control strategies can be also devised to reduce…
In this article, we propose a nonlinear voltage control to ensure power exchange in a multiport interconnected system, which consists of a bidirectional DC-DC converter and generating-storing devices. The converter topology under…
This paper addresses the closed-loop ramp comparison current regulation in an induction machine fed by a pulse width modulated voltage source inverter. The regulator is implemented in a synchronous frame, serving as a foundation for an…