Past Advanced Research Projects

2010-2011

• Comprehensive Optimization and Practical Design of DC-DC Converters under Multiple Competing Performance Demands
• Improving Microprocessor Power Delivery by Connecting Voltage Domains in Series
• Robust Implementation of Distributed Algorithms for Control of Distributed Energy Resources
• Distributed Algorithms for Voltage Control in Distribution Networks
• Reliability Engineering for Smart Grid Applications: Assessing Threats to PMU Synchronization and Algorithms through GPS Spoofing
• A Method to Study the Effect of Renewable Resource Variability on Power System Dynamics
• A Parametric Uncertainty Analysis Method for Markov Reliability and Reward
• In-Lab Research Grid Generator Control of Hydro Resource and Pumped Hydro: Long-Term Energy Storage System
• Voltage-Offset Resistive Control for Photovoltaic Converters
• Series and Parallel Interleaved Inverters
• Electrochemical Reducation of Carbon Dioxide into Value-Added Chemicals

2009-2010

• Wind Farm Model for Power System Stability
• Assessing the Impact of Wind Variability on Power System Small-Signal Reachability
• Markov Models to Analyze Photovoltaic System Reliability and Performance
• Decentralized Control of Distributed Generation using Markov Chains
• Distributed Photovoltaic AC Module
• Dynamic Performance of Maximum Power Point Trackers for Residential Photovoltaic Systems
• Low Transient-Sensitivity Photovoltaic Control
• Time-Optimal Control of DC-DC Converters
• Accelerating Electric Machine Analysis with Parallel Processing
• Exploratory Design of Electromechanical Devices Using the Transfer Relations Theorem
• Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide into Value-Added Chemicals
• Hardware Testbed for Quickly Detecting Both Fast and Slow Faults in DC-DC Power Converters
• Energy-Based Control of Augmented Buck Converters for Near Ideal Load Transient Response
• Robust Adaptive Control of Induction Motors Using the L1 Control Scheme

2008-2009

• Investigation of accelerating numerical-field analysis methods for electric machines with the incorporation of graphic-processor based parallel processing techniques
• Low-Inertia Stand-Alone Grid with Droop Control
• Automated System Identification and Controller Tuning for Digitally-controlled DC-DC Converters
• Maximum Power Point Tracking Feasibility in Photovoltaic Energy Conversion Systems
• Design Verification of Power Electronics Systems Subject to Uncertainty
• Microgrid Modeling and Analysis Using the Automated State Model Generation Algorithm
• Package-embedded Magnetic Inductors for Voltage Regulators Powering the CPU
• Efficient Algorithms for Performance and Reliability Modeling and Analysis of Fault-Tolerant Systems
• Local Control of ISOP Push-pull Converters with Uneven Load Sharing
• A Framework for Assessing the Reliability of Wind Energy Conversion Systems
• Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide into Value-Added Chemicals
• Tracking of Unstable Eigenvalues
• A Model for Predicting Frequency Dependence of the Inductance and Resistance of Inductors with Laminated Core

2007-2008

• Multiresolution Simulation of PWM Dc-Dc Converters
• Distributed Generation
• Modeling and Control of a Microinverter for Alternating-Current Photovoltaic Modules
• Modeling the Magnetic Field Generated by Corroding Metals
• Voltage Regulator Module for Loads with Fast Transients: Predictive Energy Optimization and More
• High Performance Dc-Dc Converters
• Reduced-Order Modeling of Electromechanical Systems
• Digital Control of Power Electronics with Field Programmable Gate Arrays
• Wind-Powered Electrical Systems: Highway Rest Area, Weigh Stations, and Team Section Buildings
• Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon Dioxide into Value-Added Chemicals
• Real-time Estimation of Power System Dynamics
• Identification of Critical Lines for Power System Operational Reliability assessment
• Tracking of Unstable Eigenvalues

2006-2007

• Behavioral Analysis of Various IGBT Structures under Hard and Soft Overcurrent Turn-off
• Optimization of power converters in portable energy sources
• Dynamic modeling of multiple-input power converters
• Automated physics-based reduced-order modeling of electromechanical systems
• Design and Analysis of Pulse-Width Modulation Techniques for Spectrum Shaping
• A magnetic sensing approach to characterize corrosion in reinforced concrete
• DC-DC Converter Design with Integrated-Circuit Implementation and Predictive Energy Optimization Scheme
• A Microgrid Architecture with Multiple-Input dc/dc Converters: Applications, Reliability, System Operation, and Control
• The Development of Power System Load Models Using PMU Data
• Integrated Electric Machine and Drive for Single-Phase Applications
• Biomechanical Energy Conversion
• Transient Reduction of dc-dc-Converters via Augmentation and Geometric Control
• Reduction of Dynamic Nonlinear Models of Magnetic Devices
• Identification of Critical Cutsets for Static Collapse Analysis
• Geometric and Game Theoretic Control of Energy Assets in Small Scale Power Systems
• Fast Post-Contingency Eigenvalue Calculation

2005-2006 Projects

• Low-Order Nonlinear Dynamic Models Extracted from a Finite Eelement Method–Based State-Space Formulation for Magnetic Devices
• Automated Model-Order Reduction of Rotary Magnetic Devices
• Computer-Aided Averaged Modeling of dc-dc Converters
• Mitigation of Power System Collapse through Active Dynamic Buffers
• Power System Modal Extraction Via Variable Projection Algorithm
• Gauss-Seidel Power-Flow Convergence with Negative Reactance Values
• Hurricane Katrina Damage Assessment of Power Infrastructure for Distribution, Telecommunications and Back-up
• Microgrid-distributed architecture using modular multiple-input dc-dc converters
• Autonomous Local Controls in a Distributed DC Power System
• Commutation Technique for High- Frequency-Link Switching Power Converter Based on State-Machine Control
• Optimization of Fuel-Cell Power Converters
• Review of Wind-Energy Conversion Systems
• Algorithm to Determine Minimum Contingency Set in Voltage Collapse Scenarios
• Spectrum Management for PWM Switching Signals
• Analysis and System-On-a- Chip Implementation of Digitally Controlled Multi-Port DC-DC Converters
• Sensorless Current Mode Control to Stabilize an Input-Series-Output- Parallel Converter
• Integrated Machines and Drives
• Performance Limits of dc-dc Converters and Control
• Biomechanical Energy Conversion Technology

2004-2005 Projects

• Review of Wind Energy Conversion System
• Integrated Machines and Drives
• Commutation Technique for High-Frequency-Link Switching Power Converter Based on State-Machine Control
• Optimization of Fuel-cell Power Converters
• Switching Signal Spectrum Management
  
• Microgrid-Based Telecom Power System
• Microinverter for Photovoltaic Systems
• Microprocessor Implementation of Modulation-based Harmonic Elimination
• Power System Modal Extraction Via Variable Projection Algorithm
• Biomechanical Energy Conversion Technology
• Performance Limits of Dc-Dc Converters and Control
• Low-Order Nonlinear Dynamic Models Extracted from an FEM-based State-Space Formulation for Magnetic Devices
• Minimum Number of System Elements That Cause Voltage Callapse
• Mitigation of Power System Collapse through Active Dynamic Buffers
• Gauss-Seidel Power Flow Convergence with Negative Reactance Values