# IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics

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Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):C1 - 5138
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• ### IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics publication information

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s): C2
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• ### Parameter Identification of Five-Phase Induction Machines With Single Layer Windings

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5139 - 5154
Cited by:  Papers (19)
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Despite the increased interest in multiphase induction machines for safety-critical applications, machine parameter identification for the different sequence planes is still a challenging research point. In most available literature, the effect of nonfundamental sequence planes is overlooked due to the assumption of sinusoidal winding distribution and healthy operation. However, in a single layer ... View full abstract»

• ### Five-Level Diode-Clamped Inverter With Three-Level Boost Converter

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5155 - 5163
Cited by:  Papers (16)
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This paper proposes an active front-end solution to balance the dc-link capacitor voltage of the five-level diode-clamped inverter. Capacitor voltage balancing is performed by a three-level boost converter connected to the two inner capacitors of a five-level diode-clamped inverter and additional balancing circuits at the other two outer capacitors. The proposed configuration is tested through sim... View full abstract»

• ### A Comparative Study of Series and Cascaded Z-Source Matrix Converters

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5164 - 5173
Cited by:  Papers (24)
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The series Z-source network, an expansion of the popular concept of the Z-source dc link, was originally proposed for boosting the output voltage of power electronic inverters. In this paper, that idea is extended on a three-phase indirect matrix converter. The converter is based on the ultrasparse matrix topology characterized by the minimum number of semiconductor switches. The series Z-source n... View full abstract»

• ### An Isolated Resonant AC-Link Three-Phase AC–AC Converter Using a Single HF Transformer

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5174 - 5183
Cited by:  Papers (11)
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An isolated three-phase ac-ac converter with a high frequency (HF) ac link, soft switching operation, high input power factor, and bidirectional power flow is introduced. The galvanic isolation is attained by a single HF transformer, which is substantially smaller than the line-frequency transformers. Moreover, the magnetizing inductance of this transformer and two small ac capacitors form the con... View full abstract»

• ### Voltage Source Converter Topology for High-Power Applications Serializing Three-Phase Converters and H-Bridges

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5184 - 5191
Cited by:  Papers (4)
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This paper presents a three-phase voltage source converter (VSC) topology for high-power applications. The presented topology combines 12 power electronics building blocks (PEBBs), being the power rating of the proposed VSC topology that is 12 times the power rating of each PEBB. This power is equally shared between each PEBB without the need of any control action; therefore, the converter works a... View full abstract»

• ### Survey of Fault-Tolerance Techniques for Three-Phase Voltage Source Inverters

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5192 - 5202
Cited by:  Papers (106)
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Inverters play key roles in motor drives, flexible power transmissions, and recently grid-tied renewable energy generation units. Therefore, availability and reliability of inverters have become increasingly important. Following early stage fault detections in inverters, remedial actions can extend normal operation of inverters and, in some cases, derate the system to prevent unexpected shutdowns.... View full abstract»

• ### Core Loss Analysis and Calculation of Stator Permanent-Magnet Machine Considering DC-Biased Magnetic Induction

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5203 - 5212
Cited by:  Papers (28)
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In this paper, core loss characteristics of stator permanent-magnet (PM) machines are analyzed and calculated, in which the unique dc-biased magnetic induction is taken into account. The flux density variation patterns in some key points in a doubly salient PM (DSPM) machine are analyzed by the two-dimensional time-stepping finite-element method. To calculate the core loss of stator and other mino... View full abstract»

• ### A Harmonic Suppression Scheme for Open-End Winding Split-Phase IM Drive Using Capacitive Filters for the Full Speed Range

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5213 - 5221
Cited by:  Papers (13)
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Voltage source inverter (VSI)-fed six-phase induction motor (IM) drives have high 6n ± 1, n = odd-order harmonic currents. This is because these currents, driven by the corresponding harmonic voltages in the inverter output, are limited only by the stator leakage impedance, as these harmonics are absent in the back electromotive force of the motor. To suppress the harmonic currents, either ... View full abstract»

• ### Calculation and Analysis of the Surface Heat-Transfer Coefficient and Temperature Fields on the Three-Dimensional Complex End Windings of a Large Turbogenerator

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5222 - 5231
Cited by:  Papers (3)
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With increased turbogenerator capacity and electromagnetic load, overheating of the complex end parts has become one of the main problems affecting safe and stable turbogenerator operation. In this research, a flow network was built representing the structural and ventilation characteristics of a 330-MW turbogenerator. The fan inlet velocity and pressures (boundary conditions) of each end-region o... View full abstract»

• ### Analytic Algorithm for Strand Slot Leakage Reactance of the Transposition Bar in an AC Machine

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5232 - 5240
Cited by:  Papers (8)
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Calculation of circulating current in transposition bars is the key problem in the design of stator windings, which will determine the transposition type of stator windings. The circuit equation method, in which the calculation of strand slot leakage reactance in transposition bars is the premise, is widely used in engineering to calculate circulating current. This paper describes an analytical al... View full abstract»

• ### Half-Order Modeling of Saturated Synchronous Machine

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5241 - 5248
Cited by:  Papers (5)
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Non-integer-order systems are used to model diffusion in conductive parts of electrical machines as they lead to more compact knowledge models and also to improve their precision. In this paper, a linear half-order impedance model of a ferromagnetic sheet deduced from the diffusion of magnetic field is briefly introduced. Then, from physical considerations and finite-element simulation, the nonlin... View full abstract»

• ### Direct Torque Control of Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Machine Drives With a Simple Duty Ratio Regulator

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5249 - 5258
Cited by:  Papers (48)
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The conventional switching-table-based direct-torque-controlled (DTC) ac machine drive is usually afflicted by large torque ripple, as well as steady-state error of torque. The existing methods, which optimize the duty ratio of the active vector, are usually complicated and parameter dependent. Based on the analysis of instantaneous variation rates of stator flux and torque of each converter outpu... View full abstract»

• ### Model Predictive Approach for a Simple and Effective Load Voltage Control of Four-Leg Inverter With an Output $LC$ Filter

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5259 - 5270
Cited by:  Papers (48)
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This paper presents a finite control set model predictive strategy and its application to the load voltage control of two-level four-leg inverters. The proposed approach uses the novel discrete-time model of the inverter and output LC filter in order to predict the variables to be controlled. These predictions are carried out for the 16 switching states of the inverter and are evaluated using a co... View full abstract»

• ### Robust Hybrid Control Based on PD and Novel CMAC With Improved Architecture and Learning Scheme for Electric Load Simulator

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5271 - 5279
Cited by:  Papers (9)
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Considering the intrinsic nonlinear factors of electric load simulator and interference of surplus torque, new control strategy is required. This paper improves the architecture and learning scheme of cerebellar model articulation controller (CMAC) and proposes a novel CMAC-Proportional Derivative (PD) hybrid controller. The instruction torque and the output torque are regarded as stimulus signals... View full abstract»

• ### Second-Order Sliding-Mode Observer With Online Parameter Identification for Sensorless Induction Motor Drives

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5280 - 5289
Cited by:  Papers (54)
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Parameter identification plays an important role in speed estimation schemes. This paper presents a speed estimation scheme based on second-order sliding-mode supertwisting algorithm (STA) and model reference adaptive system (MRAS) estimation theory, in which both variations of stator resistance and rotor resistance are deliberately treated. A stator current observer is designed based on the STA, ... View full abstract»

• ### A Novel Transformerless Interleaved High Step-Down Conversion Ratio DC–DC Converter With Low Switch Voltage Stress

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5290 - 5299
Cited by:  Papers (33)
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In this paper, a novel transformerless interleaved high step-down conversion ratio dc-dc converter with low switch voltage stress is proposed. In the proposed converter, two input capacitors are series-charged by the input voltage and parallel-discharged by a new two-phase interleaved buck converter for providing a much higher step-down conversion ratio without adopting an extreme short duty cycle... View full abstract»

• ### Novel Topologies for Symmetric, Asymmetric, and Cascade Switched-Diode Multilevel Converter With Minimum Number of Power Electronic Components

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5300 - 5310
Cited by:  Papers (42)
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In this paper, novel topologies for symmetric, asymmetric, and cascade switched-diode multilevel converter are proposed, which can produce many levels with minimum number of power electronic switches, gate driver circuits, power diodes, and dc voltage sources. The number of required power electronic switches against required voltage levels is a very important factor in designing of multilevel conv... View full abstract»

• ### Elimination of Harmonics in a Modular Multilevel Converter Using Particle Swarm Optimization-Based Staircase Modulation Strategy

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5311 - 5322
Cited by:  Papers (40)
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A particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm-based staircase modulation strategy for modular multilevel converters (MMC) is proposed. To reduce switching losses and device stress, the staircase modulation method has been adopted in high-voltage and high-power energy conversion applications. In particular, the selection of the appropriate iterative initial values of switching angles is a significa... View full abstract»

• ### Input Current Ripple Cancellation Technique for Boost Converter Using Tapped Inductor

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5323 - 5333
Cited by:  Papers (22)
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This paper presents a boost converter with a proposed tapped inductor ripple cancellation network. Based on the conventional boost converter (CBC), a small capacitor and a small inductor are added as the ripple cancellation network (RCN) in the proposed converter. Meanwhile, the tapped inductor can be easily realized by adding an extra tap in the main inductor of the CBC. Since the capacitor and i... View full abstract»

• ### Transformer-Less Grid Feeding Current Source Inverter for Solar Photovoltaic System

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5334 - 5344
Cited by:  Papers (33)
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High efficiency and operating life of grid feeding solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters are demanded. Due to reduced dc-link capacitor requirement, current source inverter (CSI) offers higher reliability than the voltage source based solar inverter. However, conventional three-phase pulse width modulated (PWM) current source based solar inverter injects high earth leakage current into the grid. In or... View full abstract»

• ### Boost Converter With Dynamic Input Impedance Matching for Energy Harvesting With Multi-Array Thermoelectric Generators

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5345 - 5353
Cited by:  Papers (42)
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This paper presents a built-in input matching technique capable of handling a wide variation of multi-array thermoelectric generator (TEG) impedances ranging two decades, from 10 s to 1000 s of ohms. Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control for a boost converter (BC) is introduced. The analytical expressions derived offer insight on the manner in which MPPT interacts with a BC to achieve best p... View full abstract»

• ### Adjustable Frequency–Duty-Cycle Hybrid Control Strategy for Full-Bridge Series Resonant Converters in Electric Vehicle Chargers

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5354 - 5362
Cited by:  Papers (23)
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In this paper, an effective output voltage control method using adjustable frequency-duty-cycle hybrid control is presented. By using the proposed method, the operating performance of the full-bridge series resonant dc-dc converter applied to the onboard charger in electric vehicles under the constant-voltage charge mode is improved. The proposed control method improves the system efficiency of th... View full abstract»

• ### Robust Networked Control Scheme for Distributed Secondary Control of Islanded Microgrids

Publication Year: 2014, Page(s):5363 - 5374
Cited by:  Papers (72)
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Distributed secondary control (DSC) is a new approach for microgrids (MGs) by which frequency, voltage, and power can be regulated by using only local unit controllers. Such a solution is necessary for anticipated scenarios that have an increased number of distributed generators (DGs) within the MG. Due to the constrained traffic pattern required by the secondary control, it is viable to implement... View full abstract»

## Aims & Scope

IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics encompasses the applications of electronics, controls and communications, instrumentation and computational intelligence for the enhancement of industrial and manufacturing systems and processes.

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Leopoldo Garcia Franquelo
Escuela Superior de Ingenieros