Energy Systems Research Laboratory

DC-bus Voltage Regulation for Parallel Operation of Wind Farm Synchronous Generators

by Website Admin | Aug 29, 2012 | Electric Drives and Power Electronics, Featured Stories, Research

Parallel connection of multi-renewable energy systems is one useful method for solving the high power requirements. These systems could be a combination of different energy sources (e.g. wind, photovoltaic, etc), or a single type of source, like in wind farms. Our...

A Novel High Frequency Multi-Port Power Converter for Hybrid Sustainable Energy Conversion Systems

by Website Admin | Aug 29, 2012 | Electric Drives and Power Electronics, Research

In hybrid sustainable energy conversion systems, multi-input boost converters (MIBC) became widely used to enhance the stability and reliability. However, conventional boost converters have difficulties of low efficiency, implementation size and cost Aim: To improve...

Design and Implementation of DC-Bus System Module for Parallel Integrated Sustainable Energy Conversion Systems

by Website Admin | Aug 29, 2012 | Electric Drives and Power Electronics, Research

Abstract: This study presents a performance analysis of a highly integrated dc-bus system module that: Introduces a solution for medium & low voltage DC distribution applications. It is designed for applications requiring a single bus solution to control up to...

Integration of Sustainable Energy Sources into DC Zonal Electric Distribution Systems

by Website Admin | Aug 29, 2012 | Electric Drives and Power Electronics, Research

Introduction: Applying DC distribution in shipboard power systems has acquired the attention of the U.S Navy as an alternative to conventional AC systems. The vast increase of load demand and the need to a high reliability high quality power supply to feed such loads...

Physics Based Modeling for the Design and Optimization of Electric Machines in their Operating Environment

by Website Admin | Aug 29, 2012 | Electric Machinery and Optimization, Research

Hardware Implementation of Real-time Online Optimization of Motor Drives

by Website Admin | Aug 29, 2012 | Electric Machinery and Optimization, Research