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Controlling the Vienna rectifier using a simplified space vector pulse width modulation technique
(2019-11-01)
In this thesis, a simplified Space-Vector Pulse-Width-Modulation (SVPWM) technique for the Vienna rectifier is introduced to reduce the computational burden, the switching losses and the Total-Harmonic-Distortion (THD). ...
Damping acoustic pressure pulsations in pipelines using Helmholtz resonators
(2019-05-01)
In industrial piping systems, centrifugal and reciprocating turbomachinery generate acoustic pressure pulsations, which propagate into the pipeline and interact with piping components, potentially causing vibrations, ...
Design of robust active trailer steering controllers for multi-trailer articulated heavy vehicles using software/hardware-in-the-loop real-time simulations
(2019-08-01)
Due to their remarkable economic and environmental benefits, Multi-Trailer Articulated Heavy Vehicles (MTAHVs) have been frequently adopted by the trucking industry. Despite the above advantages, MTAHVs exhibit two particular ...
Design and development of advanced machine learning algorithms for lithium-ion battery state-of-charge estimation
(2019-11-01)
Batteries have been becoming more and more popular because of their long life and lightweight. Accurate estimation of the SOC help in making plans in an application to conserve and further enhance battery life. State of ...
Unsupervised brand name extraction using domain adaptation
(2019-08-01)
Business intelligence and analytics is an area of research that analyzes the existing business data to extract the insights needed for a successful business planning. Textual data derived from tweets, forum posts, and blogs ...
Modeling, design, control and validation of a multiple-input DC-DC converter topology for effective renewable energy management
(2019-04-01)
Multiple-input power converters are receiving significant research attention as they offer several advantages over conventional converters, specifically their ability to interface multiple energy sources of various kinds. ...
Increasing the efficiency of cam follower systems through energy recovery
(2019-08-01)
A cam and follower system is a mechanical linkage designed to transform a rotating motion to that of a linear reciprocating motion. Cams are well known for valving in internal combustion engines but are commonly utilized ...
Maximizing efficiency of solar energy harvesting systems supplying a microgrid using an embedded system
(2019-12-01)
Due to the high initial capital cost of photovoltaic (PV) panels and their low conversion efficiency, it is imperative to operate the PV system at its maximum power point (MPP). In this context, the goal in this thesis is ...
Risk-modeling tools for designing resilient micro energy grids
(2019-03-01)
Micro energy grid (MEG) is widely used to meet the combined electricity, heating, cooling and natural gas demands for numerous customers’ types. Design of MEGs were extensively introduced in numerous articles, however ...
Development and modeling of novel battery thermal management systems for electric and hybrid electric vehicles
(2019-04-01)
Thermal management system is necessary to control the operating temperature of the lithium ion batteries in battery packs for electrical and hybrid electrical vehicles. This thesis studies, develops and models novel battery ...