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View article: Advanced control and protection strategies for grid-forming inverters in microgrids—A review
Advanced control and protection strategies for grid-forming inverters in microgrids—A review Open
The rising share of inverter-based resources and the associated decline in conventional inertia have intensified interest in grid-forming inverters (GFMIs), which emulate the dynamic behavior of synchronous generators by autonomously estab…
View article: Impedance-Based Criterion Design for Grid-Following/Grid-Forming Switching Control of Wind Generation System
Impedance-Based Criterion Design for Grid-Following/Grid-Forming Switching Control of Wind Generation System Open
As wind farms connect with power grids via long-distance transmission lines and multiple transformers, the resulting networks exhibit inherently weak and fluctuating grid strength—subject to dynamic variations from external disturbances li…
View article: A Fast Open-Circuit Fault Diagnosis Method of Parallel Wind-Turbine Converters via Zero-Sequence Circulating Current Informed Residual Analysis
A Fast Open-Circuit Fault Diagnosis Method of Parallel Wind-Turbine Converters via Zero-Sequence Circulating Current Informed Residual Analysis Open
The parallel operation of converters is increasingly being adopted to meet higher power demands and improve reliability. However, open-circuit faults in semiconductor switches must be located quickly to prevent unnecessary derating and cos…
View article: Stability Analysis and Enhanced Control of Wind Turbine Generators Based on Hybrid GFL-GFM Control
Stability Analysis and Enhanced Control of Wind Turbine Generators Based on Hybrid GFL-GFM Control Open
With the proliferation of wind power generation, the receiving end grids exhibit unprecedented dynamic characteristics, imposing critical stability challenges on grid-connected wind turbine’s converter. To address this, wind turbine conver…
View article: Conveniently Identify Coils in Inductive Power Transfer System Using Machine Learning
Conveniently Identify Coils in Inductive Power Transfer System Using Machine Learning Open
High-frequency inductive power transfer (IPT) has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its long transmission distance and high efficiency. The inductance values L and quality factors Q of the transmitting and receiving coi…
View article: Class E/EF Inductive Power Transfer to Achieve Stable Output under Variable Low Coupling
Class E/EF Inductive Power Transfer to Achieve Stable Output under Variable Low Coupling Open
This paper develops an inductive power transfer(IPT)system with stable output power based on a Class E/EF inverter. Load-independent design of Class E/EF inverter has recently attracted widespread interest. However, applying this design to…
View article: An Effective Current Limiting Strategy to Enhance Transient Stability of Virtual Synchronous Generator
An Effective Current Limiting Strategy to Enhance Transient Stability of Virtual Synchronous Generator Open
VSG control has emerged as a crucial technology for integrating renewable energy sources. However, renewable energy have limited tolerance to overcurrent, necessitating the implementation of current limiting (CL)strategies to mitigate the …
View article: Anti-Fatigue-Damage-Oriented Through-Life Optimization and Control of High-Power IGCT Converters in Wind Energy Systems
Anti-Fatigue-Damage-Oriented Through-Life Optimization and Control of High-Power IGCT Converters in Wind Energy Systems Open
Integrated gate commutated thyristors (IGCTs) are critical components in high-voltage, high-current, and high-power conversion systems, particularly in offshore wind energy systems. However, the working environment of offshore wind energy …
View article: A Data-Driven Control for Modular Multilevel Converters Based on Model-Free Adaptive Control with an Event-Triggered Scheme
A Data-Driven Control for Modular Multilevel Converters Based on Model-Free Adaptive Control with an Event-Triggered Scheme Open
Modular multilevel converters (MMCs) have gained widespread adoption in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission due to their high voltage levels, low harmonic content, and high scalability. However, conventional control methods suc…
View article: Bidirectional DC-DC converters for distributed energy resources: Robust predictive control with structurally-adaptive extended state observers
Bidirectional DC-DC converters for distributed energy resources: Robust predictive control with structurally-adaptive extended state observers Open
Distributed energy resources (DER) are integrated into a microgrid through dc-dc power electronic converters. The bidirectional dc-dc converter regulates charging and discharging operations of ESS. Model predictive control (MPC), is a high…
View article: Model Predictive Control in Multilevel Inverters Part II: Renewable Energies and Grid Applications
Model Predictive Control in Multilevel Inverters Part II: Renewable Energies and Grid Applications Open
This article presents the use of model predictive control (MPC) in multilevel inverters for some applications, such as, first, wind generation and, second, photovoltaics, showing that the particular restrictions of each of them can be very…
View article: Robust Predictive Current Control of PMSG Wind Turbines with Sensor Noise Suppression
Robust Predictive Current Control of PMSG Wind Turbines with Sensor Noise Suppression Open
Model predictive control (MPC) is an efficient and multi-functional control scheme for synchronous permanent magnet generators (PMSGs). However, the effective management of traditional MPC depends on precise system models. Multiple uncerta…
View article: Predictive Control of Modular Multilevel Converters: Adaptive Hybrid Framework for Circulating Current and Capacitor Voltage Fluctuation Suppression
Predictive Control of Modular Multilevel Converters: Adaptive Hybrid Framework for Circulating Current and Capacitor Voltage Fluctuation Suppression Open
Modular multilevel converters (MMCs) are widely used in voltage-sourced, converter-based high-voltage DC systems due to their modular design, scalability, and fault tolerance capabilities. In MMCs, multi-variable control objectives can be …
View article: Weighting Factor Design Techniques for Predictive Control of Power Electronics and Motor Drives
Weighting Factor Design Techniques for Predictive Control of Power Electronics and Motor Drives Open
The rapid growth of energy demand requires progressive energy generation. This, together with the demand for higher efficiency and flexibility, has promoted the application of power electronics in energy systems. During the past decade, mo…
View article: A Model Independent Predictive Control of PMSG Wind Turbine Systems with a New Mechanism to Update Variables
A Model Independent Predictive Control of PMSG Wind Turbine Systems with a New Mechanism to Update Variables Open
Permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) wind power system with full power rating converter configuration is especially suitable for wind energy applications. Direct model predictive control (DMPC) has led to more possibilities in ter…
View article: Comparison and analysis of predictive control of induction motor without weighting factors
Comparison and analysis of predictive control of induction motor without weighting factors Open
The research and promotion of electric drive systems for new energy transportation equipment is an important link in the realization of low-carbon transportation. Model predictive control is an effective new control strategy for electrical…
View article: Predictive power control of induction motor drives with improved efficiency
Predictive power control of induction motor drives with improved efficiency Open
The performance of predictive current control (PCC) of induction motor (IM) drives is sensitive to the accuracy of the rotor flux angle estimation. In addition, predictive torque control (PTC), prioritizes control objectives by weighting f…
View article: A novel model predictive control strategy of D-PMSG wind turbine systems for LVRT based on two-state unloading resistance and super capacitor
A novel model predictive control strategy of D-PMSG wind turbine systems for LVRT based on two-state unloading resistance and super capacitor Open
For low voltage ride through (LVRT) of the wind power generation system, rotor energy storage and super capacitor are promising options. When the rotor energy storage cooperates with the super capacitor for LVRT, the DC voltage will undula…
View article: A Model Predictive Control Method for Efficiency Optimization of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
A Model Predictive Control Method for Efficiency Optimization of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors Open
As one of the important forms of AC motors, permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) are widely used in wind power generation systems, new energy vehicles, and other fields. To improve the operating efficiency of PMSM, a new model predic…
View article: Assessment of the Pollution of Soil Heavy Metal(loid)s and Its Relation with Soil Microorganisms in Wetland Soils
Assessment of the Pollution of Soil Heavy Metal(loid)s and Its Relation with Soil Microorganisms in Wetland Soils Open
This study was performed to provide a comprehensive assessment of the pollution of soil heavy metal(loid)s (HMs) and the relationships between HMs (including As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Se, Pb, Hg, and Mn) and soil microorganisms in the different …