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Ion Boldea

Also published under: I. Boldea, Ion G. Boldea

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263
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19752025
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Ion Boldea

Also published under: I. Boldea, Ion G. Boldea

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Romanian Academy-Timisoara Branch, Timisoara, Romania
Politehnica University Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania

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Ion Boldea (Life Fellow, IEEE) studied and published extensively on rotary and liners electric machines, drives, and MAGLEVs’ design, control, and testing for energy saving and increased productivity in various industries: from renewable energy to e-transport, robotics, industrial drives, home appliances, and info-gadgets since 1976. His ISI H-index is 41 (4173 citations), Scopus H-index is 49 (8202 citations), and Google Academic H-index is 61 (6246 citations). He wrote more than 20 monographs and textbooks in the USA and the U.K. on the wide spectrum of subjects above (6000 citations in World.cat). He has been holding IEEE Distinguished Lecturer (DL) title since 2008. He has given intensive courses in the USA, European Union (EU), South K...
Publications
263
Citations
7,747
Publications by Year
19752025
Co-Authors:
Show All Co-Authors (209)
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Adaptive Online Model Update Algorithm for Predictive Control in Networked Systems

Vivek Khatana;Chin-Yao Chang;Wenbo Wang

2024 60th Annual Allerton Conference on Communication, Control, and Computing
Year: 2024 | Conference Paper |
In this article, we introduce an adaptive on-line model update algorithm designed for predictive control applications in networked systems, particularly focusing on power distribution systems. Unlike traditional methods that depend on historical data for offline model identification, our approach utilizes real-time data for continuous model updates. This method integrates seamlessly with existing ...Show More

Adaptive Online Model Update Algorithm for Predictive Control in Networked Systems

Vivek Khatana;Chin-Yao Chang;Wenbo Wang

Year: 2024 | Conference Paper |

Power Sharing-Based Framework for Allocating Automatic Generation Control in Distributed Energy Resources

Ahmad Ali;Hantao Cui;Wenbo Wang;Xin Fang

2024 IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition (T&D)
Year: 2024 | Conference Paper |
The recent proliferation of distributed energy resources (DERs) in the power network along with the retirement of conventional generators has made it challenging to regulate system frequency. This paper presents a centralized control framework to leverage the potential of DERs in the distribution network to provide secondary frequency control services to the grid. The proposed framework is based o...Show More

Power Sharing-Based Framework for Allocating Automatic Generation Control in Distributed Energy Resources

Ahmad Ali;Hantao Cui;Wenbo Wang;Xin Fang

Year: 2024 | Conference Paper |

Distributed PV Hosting Capacity Evaluation Considering Equitable PV Accommodation

Xin Fang;Wenbo Wang;Fei Ding;Ningchao Gao

2023 IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference (KPEC)
Year: 2023 | Conference Paper |
Cited by: Papers (2)
Distributed photovoltaic (DPV) hosting capacity is widely used by distribution system operators to evaluate how much DPV the distribution networks can accommodate without violating operational constraints. If the proliferation of DPV deployment is appropriately managed, it offers an excellent opportunity to mitigate the energy inequity issue in electric grids. Hosting capacity improvement plans th...Show More

Distributed PV Hosting Capacity Evaluation Considering Equitable PV Accommodation

Xin Fang;Wenbo Wang;Fei Ding;Ningchao Gao

Year: 2023 | Conference Paper |

An Automated Approach for Screening Residential PV Applications Using a Random Forest Model

Wenbo Wang;Jeremy Keen;Jason Bank;Julieta Giraldez;Karen Montano-Martinez

IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy
Year: 2023 | Volume: 10 | Journal Article |
Cited by: Papers (3)
The rapid growth of residential solar photovoltaics (PV) applications is a challenge for distribution utilities as they work to maintain grid standards and minimize customer interconnection times. A “screening process” is typically used by utilities to approve customer interconnection request. While conventional “fast-track screening” methods (e.g., limiting PV capacity to 15% of transformer capac...Show More

An Automated Approach for Screening Residential PV Applications Using a Random Forest Model

Wenbo Wang;Jeremy Keen;Jason Bank;Julieta Giraldez;Karen Montano-Martinez

Year: 2023 | Volume: 10 | Journal Article |

Impact of Open Communication Networks on Load Frequency Control with Plug-In Electric Vehicles By Cyber-Physical Dynamic Co-simulation

Wenbo Wang;Mengmeng Cai;Xin Fang;Chris Irwin

2023 IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference (ISGT)
Year: 2023 | Conference Paper |
Cited by: Papers (2)
With the increasing electrification of the transportation sector to achieve the carbon neutrality objective, despite the challenges of charging electric vehicles (EV), there are also opportunities through smart charging EVs to improve system frequency stability; however, EV control technologies might require nontraditional communication support. This paper investigates the impacts of communication...Show More

Impact of Open Communication Networks on Load Frequency Control with Plug-In Electric Vehicles By Cyber-Physical Dynamic Co-simulation

Wenbo Wang;Mengmeng Cai;Xin Fang;Chris Irwin

Year: 2023 | Conference Paper |

PV Hosting Capacity Estimation: Experiences with Scalable Framework

Wenbo Wang;Daniel Thom;Kwami Senam Sedzro;Sherin Ann Abraham;Yiyun Yao;Jianli Gu;Shibani Ghosh

2022 IEEE 49th Photovoltaics Specialists Conference (PVSC)
Year: 2022 | Conference Paper |
Cited by: Papers (6)
Hosting capacity is an indication of the amount of solar photovoltaics (PV) that can be hosted in a distribution system without additional changes to infrastructure or oper-ations. This paper presents a framework for estimating the PV hosting capacity at scale. First, we analyze computational, modeling and other key challenges of performing relevant, large-scale simulations, provided along with th...Show More

PV Hosting Capacity Estimation: Experiences with Scalable Framework

Wenbo Wang;Daniel Thom;Kwami Senam Sedzro;Sherin Ann Abraham;Yiyun Yao;Jianli Gu;Shibani Ghosh

Year: 2022 | Conference Paper |

Transmission-Distribution Dynamic Co-simulation of Electric Vehicles Providing Grid Frequency Response

Yijing Liu;Thomas J. Overbye;Wenbo Wang;Xin Fang;Jinning Wang;Hantao Cui;Fangxing Li

2022 IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM)
Year: 2022 | Conference Paper |
Cited by: Papers (9)
This paper investigates the impacts of electric vehicles (EVs) on power system frequency regulation based on an open-source transmission-and-distribution (T&D) dynamic co-simulation framework. The development of an EV dynamic model based on an Western Electricity Coordinating Council dynamic model is introduced first, then the T&D dynamic co-simulation platform is described. The advantage of the o...Show More

Transmission-Distribution Dynamic Co-simulation of Electric Vehicles Providing Grid Frequency Response

Yijing Liu;Thomas J. Overbye;Wenbo Wang;Xin Fang;Jinning Wang;Hantao Cui;Fangxing Li

Year: 2022 | Conference Paper |

Supervised Learning for Distribution Secondary Systems Modeling: Improving Solar Interconnection Processes

Wenbo Wang;Jeremy Keen;Julieta Giraldez;Kyle Baranko;Brent Lunghino;Dan Morris;Frances Bell;Aram Shumavon;Kaiya Levine;Teddy Ward;Adarsh Dave;Jason Bank

IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
Year: 2022 | Volume: 13, Issue: 2 | Journal Article |
Cited by: Papers (8)
The current interconnection process and hosting capacity analysis for distributed energy resources (DERs), such as photovoltaics (PV) and battery energy storage systems, are based on analyzing grid network constraints (voltage and thermal) using only medium-voltage distribution network models. This is because most utilities do not have secondary low-voltage system models that connect service trans...Show More

Supervised Learning for Distribution Secondary Systems Modeling: Improving Solar Interconnection Processes

Wenbo Wang;Jeremy Keen;Julieta Giraldez;Kyle Baranko;Brent Lunghino;Dan Morris;Frances Bell;Aram Shumavon;Kaiya Levine;Teddy Ward;Adarsh Dave;Jason Bank

Year: 2022 | Volume: 13, Issue: 2 | Journal Article |

Transmission-and-Distribution Dynamic Co-Simulation Framework for Distributed Energy Resource Frequency Response

Wenbo Wang;Xin Fang;Hantao Cui;Fangxing Li;Yijing Liu;Thomas J. Overbye

IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
Year: 2022 | Volume: 13, Issue: 1 | Journal Article |
Cited by: Papers (52)
The rapid deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs) in distribution networks has made it challenging to balance the transmission system and stabilize frequency. DERs have the ability to provide frequency regulation services; however, existing frequency dynamic simulation tools—which were developed mainly for the transmission system—lack the capability to simulate distribution network dynam...Show More

Transmission-and-Distribution Dynamic Co-Simulation Framework for Distributed Energy Resource Frequency Response

Wenbo Wang;Xin Fang;Hantao Cui;Fangxing Li;Yijing Liu;Thomas J. Overbye

Year: 2022 | Volume: 13, Issue: 1 | Journal Article |

Impact of DER Communication Delay in AGC: Cyber-Physical Dynamic Co-simulation

Wenbo Wang;Xin Fang;Anthony Florita

2021 IEEE 48th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC)
Year: 2021 | Conference Paper |
Cited by: Papers (7)
Distributed energy resources (DERs) providing frequency regulation is a promising technology for future grid operation. Unlike conventional generators, DERs can use open communication networks to exchange signals with control centers, possibly through DER aggregators; therefore, the impacts of communication variations, including latency, on the system frequency stability need to be investigated. T...Show More

Impact of DER Communication Delay in AGC: Cyber-Physical Dynamic Co-simulation

Wenbo Wang;Xin Fang;Anthony Florita

Year: 2021 | Conference Paper |

Investment Deferral of Feeder Upgrades Revealed by System-Wide Unbalanced Dynamic Rating: Harvesting the Hidden Capacity of Distribution Systems Discovered by Thermal Map Technology

Akim Borbuev;Wenbo Wang;Haowei Lu;Saeed Jazebi;Francisco de León

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
Year: 2021 | Volume: 36, Issue: 3 | Journal Article |
Cited by: Papers (3)
Dynamic thermal rating for underground cables with balanced phase currents has been extensively studied in the literature. Paradoxically, distribution feeders operate inherently unbalanced and no publications are available for unbalanced thermal rating. Because of the lack of technology, utilities operate with very conservative margins using the maximum of the three-phase currents to determine the...Show More

Investment Deferral of Feeder Upgrades Revealed by System-Wide Unbalanced Dynamic Rating: Harvesting the Hidden Capacity of Distribution Systems Discovered by Thermal Map Technology

Akim Borbuev;Wenbo Wang;Haowei Lu;Saeed Jazebi;Francisco de León

Year: 2021 | Volume: 36, Issue: 3 | Journal Article |

Real-World Distribution System Modeling Framework for Transmission-and-Distribution Cosimulation

Xiangqi Zhu;Michael Emmanuel;Giraldez Julieta;Ibrahim Krad;Wenbo Wang;Bryan Palmintier;Wei-Hann Chen;Alan Hirayama;Marc Asano

2020 47th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC)
Year: 2020 | Conference Paper |
This paper presents a modeling framework for realworld distribution systems to enable large-scale transmission-and-distribution (T&D) cosimulation. The modeling methodology includes three major steps: utility feeder model conversion, feeder load modeling, and model validation. The feeder models obtained from the utility are converted to the format that is more flexible for analysis and algorithm d...Show More

Real-World Distribution System Modeling Framework for Transmission-and-Distribution Cosimulation

Xiangqi Zhu;Michael Emmanuel;Giraldez Julieta;Ibrahim Krad;Wenbo Wang;Bryan Palmintier;Wei-Hann Chen;Alan Hirayama;Marc Asano

Year: 2020 | Conference Paper |

Quantitative Evaluation of DER Smart Inverters for the Mitigation of FIDVR in Distribution Systems

Wenbo Wang;Francisco de León

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
Year: 2020 | Volume: 35, Issue: 1 | Journal Article |
Cited by: Papers (18)
This paper exploits smart inverters of distributed energy resources (DERs) for the mitigation of fault-induced delayed voltage recovery (FIDVR). According to the IEEE Standard 1547-2018, smart inverters with voltage ride-through and var injection capabilities are promising technologies for mitigating FIDVR. This paper quantitatively investigates the effectiveness of smart inverters for FIDVR from ...Show More

Quantitative Evaluation of DER Smart Inverters for the Mitigation of FIDVR in Distribution Systems

Wenbo Wang;Francisco de León

Year: 2020 | Volume: 35, Issue: 1 | Journal Article |

Hierarchical Distributed Voltage Regulation in Networked Autonomous Grids

Xinyang Zhou;Zhiyuan Liu;Wenbo Wang;Changhong Zhao;Fei Ding;Lijun Chen

2019 American Control Conference (ACC)
Year: 2019 | Conference Paper |
Cited by: Papers (17)
We propose a novel algorithm to solve optimal power flow (OPF) that aims at dispatching controllable distributed energy resources (DERs) for voltage regulation at minimum cost. The proposed algorithm features unprecedented scalability to large distribution networks by utilizing an information structure based on networked autonomous grids (AGs). Specifically, each AG is a subtree of a large distrib...Show More

Hierarchical Distributed Voltage Regulation in Networked Autonomous Grids

Xinyang Zhou;Zhiyuan Liu;Wenbo Wang;Changhong Zhao;Fei Ding;Lijun Chen

Year: 2019 | Conference Paper |

Two-Zone Geological Soil Moisture Migration Model for Cable Thermal Rating

Haowei Lu;Francisco de León;Dhwani N. Soni;Wenbo Wang

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
Year: 2018 | Volume: 33, Issue: 6 | Journal Article |
Cited by: Papers (12)
An optimized two-zone model based on the critical degree of saturation is proposed in this paper for ampacity calculations of underground power cables. Moisture migration is fully considered based on geological soil models. Comprehensive finite-element method (FEM) simulations are performed to study the effect of the moisture content and its effects on soil thermal resistivity and critical tempera...Show More

Two-Zone Geological Soil Moisture Migration Model for Cable Thermal Rating

Haowei Lu;Francisco de León;Dhwani N. Soni;Wenbo Wang

Year: 2018 | Volume: 33, Issue: 6 | Journal Article |

Time Series Power Flow Framework for the Analysis of FIDVR Using Linear Regression

Wenbo Wang;Marc Diaz-Aguiló;Kwok Ben Mak;Francisco de León;Dariusz Czarkowski;Resk Ebrahem Uosef

IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
Year: 2018 | Volume: 33, Issue: 6 | Journal Article |
Cited by: Papers (13)
A comprehensive time series power flow (TSPF) framework is proposed for the analysis of fault-induced delayed voltage recovery (FIDVR). TSPF bridges the gap between static power flow simulations and time-domain simulations for FIDVR analysis. FIDVR events can be simulated faster with TSPF, while transient simulations normally require much longer time. In the TSPF framework, a random model for the ...Show More

Time Series Power Flow Framework for the Analysis of FIDVR Using Linear Regression

Wenbo Wang;Marc Diaz-Aguiló;Kwok Ben Mak;Francisco de León;Dariusz Czarkowski;Resk Ebrahem Uosef

Year: 2018 | Volume: 33, Issue: 6 | Journal Article |

Looping Radial Distribution Systems Using Superconducting Fault Current Limiters: Feasibility and Economic Analysis

Wenbo Wang;Saeed Jazebi;Francisco de León;Zhechao Li

IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
Year: 2018 | Volume: 33, Issue: 3 | Journal Article |
Cited by: Papers (21)
In this paper, a new network structure is proposed to improve reliability and reduce losses using superconducting fault current limiters (SFCLs) for primary distribution systems. SFCLs are used to tie two (or more) radial primary feeders to form loops. SFCLs diminish the short-circuit current and the looped operation significantly reduces the active power loss while simultaneously increasing relia...Show More

Looping Radial Distribution Systems Using Superconducting Fault Current Limiters: Feasibility and Economic Analysis

Wenbo Wang;Saeed Jazebi;Francisco de León;Zhechao Li

Year: 2018 | Volume: 33, Issue: 3 | Journal Article |

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