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Mier Escurra, C. (author), Mor, A. R. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
This paper introduces a directional coupler for partial discharge (PD) measurements in gas-insulated substations (GIS). The sensor comprises a combination of magnetic and electric couplers, effectively segregating forward and backward pulses to enhance PD charge estimation and defect location. The sensor's design was supported with finite...
journal article 2024
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Ganeshpure, D.A. (author), Soeiro, Thiago Batista (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Kulkarni, Nitish Milind (author), Bauer, P. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
This article proposes a new configuration of a modular multilevel converter (MMC) and a Marx generator to generate fast-rising impulse waveforms. This new configuration improves the capabilities of the MMC-based high voltage arbitrary wave shape generator to generate fast-rising impulse since the MMC topology faces many inherent limitations....
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Mier Escurra, C. (author), Mor, A. R. (author), Luo, T. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
The correct identification of partial discharges (PDs) is instrumental for the maintenance plan in gas-insulated systems (GIS). However, onsite PD measurements are difficult, especially in HVDC systems, where partial discharges can be confused with interference. This paper proposes a method to discern PDs from interferences based on the GIS...
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Zhao, W. (author), Ghafoor, S. (author), Lagerweij, Gijs Willem (author), Rietveld, Gert (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author)
This paper comprehensively reviews several techniques that address the static and dynamic voltage balancing of series-connected MOSFETs. The effectiveness of these techniques was validated through simulations and experiments. Dynamic voltage-balancing techniques include gate signal delay adjustment methods, passive snubbers, passive clamping...
journal article 2024
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Mathew, P. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
Penetration of power electronics in the grid has produced a new species of stresses, characterized by fast-rising pulsed waveforms with microsecond rise times repeating at several tens of kilohertz. Analyzing their impact on existing and future insulation systems requires pulse modulators, most often with pulse transformers (PTs), to perform...
journal article 2023
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Zhou, Xiaochuan (author), Ganeshpure, D.A. (author), Soeiro, Thiago B. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Wu, Y. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
In order to damp the resonance in the MMC-based Arbitrary Wave shape Generator (AWG) used for high voltage testing, an active damping control methodology is proposed in this paper instead of the passive damping with an arm resistor. It is vital to ensure the system’s stability when such an active damping closed loop control is implemented....
conference paper 2023
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Mier Escurra, C. (author), Mor, A. R. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
Partial discharge (PD) measurements in gasinsulated substations (GIS) are tested according to the standard IEC 60270. This “conventional” PD test method applies to electrically small devices. The equipment size increases the resonance, and attenuation, contributing to the total uncertainty. Additionally, when an ultra-high frequency (UHF) sensor...
conference paper 2023
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Ganeshpure, D.A. (author), Soeiro, Thiago B. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
A Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC)-based Arbitrary Wave shape Generator (AWG) for High Voltage (HV) testing faces challenges in the control hardware to generate kHz-range high-frequency waveforms. Real Time Simulators (RTS) provide a simple way to implement the control of the MMC-based AWG in the FPGA. One of the commercially available RTS...
conference paper 2023
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Ganeshpure, D.A. (author), Soeiro, Thiago B. (author), Gagic, Mladen (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Bauer, P. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
To test high-voltage (HV) equipment with increasingly complex transients obtained from various power system studies, this article demonstrates a hardware implementation of a medium-voltage (MV) submodule (SM) to be used in a modular multilevel converter (MMC)-based HV arbitrary wave shape generator (AWG). The MV SM is scalable with its own...
journal article 2023
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Mier Escurra, C. (author), Mor, A. R. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author), Lathouwers, A.G.A. (author)
One of the main difficulties in measuring partial discharges (PD) in gas-insulated substations (GIS) is the overlapping of pulses at the sensor's location, which distorts the pulse resolution and the charge estimation. This research presents a new method called “synergy,” which identifies and suppresses reflections using magnetic and electric...
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Luo, T. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
Litz wire, which is used to suppress eddy current, always have complex structure. Solving its 3-D finite element model (FEM) requires high computational resources. This article presents a 2.5-D loss calculation method for round Litz wires, which do not need mesh. One pitch of Litz wire is set as an object. The exact structure is constructed...
journal article 2023
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Luo, T. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
In this article, an approach combining semi-empirical equations and the method of images is proposed for round conductor layer windings with un-gapped core. The new equation for proximity effect can convert the constant field strength from the magneto-motive force (MMF) across the core window into a frequency-dependent uniform background...
journal article 2023
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Luo, T. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
Magnetic components are essential parts in many power electronic applications. Their characteristics deeply impact the performances of the applications. This article proposed a 2-D calculation method for frequency-dependent winding losses and leakage inductance of magnetic components of round conductors. The method does not have any...
journal article 2023
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Mirzadarani, R. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Li, Z. (author), Qin, Z. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author), Bauer, P. (author), Van Lieshout, Lou (author)
Green hydrogen production uses renewable energies to energise the electrolysers for hydrogen production. The present paper compares possible solutions and configurations of a medium-frequency transformer (MFT) as part of a solid-state transformer (SST) in green hydrogen production applications. The single-phase and three-phase MFTs are compared...
conference paper 2023
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Zang, Yiming (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Qian, Yong (author), Zhou, Xiaoli (author), Sheng, Gehao (author), Jiang, Xiuchen (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
Realization of an electrical aircraft demands a low-weight electric distribution and propulsion system. The use of high voltage and power electronics operated at high switching frequencies is essential to achieve this objective. However, printed circuit boards (PCBs) in electrified aircraft are in a harsh working environment, which can make...
journal article 2022
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Ganeshpure, D.A. (author), Soundararajan, Ajeeth Phrassanna (author), Soeiro, Thiago B. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author), Bauer, P. (author)
This article compares the pulse current capability of various Semiconductor (SM) device technologies for Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC)-based High Voltage (HV) Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) for dielectric testing of grid assets to find the most suitable SM device technology which can perform well in generating lightning impulse that...
conference paper 2022
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Mier Escurra, C. (author), Mor, A. R. (author), Castro Heredia, L.C. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
There are no accepted procedures that quantify the apparent charge of partial discharge (PD) in gas-insulated substations (GIS). This paper proposes a calibration method for PD charge estimation using unconventional electromagnetic sensors: a magnetic loop antenna (inductive coupler) and an electric antenna (capacitive coupler.) The...
journal article 2022
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Zang, Y. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Ganeshpure, D.A. (author), Qian, Yong (author), Sheng, Gehao (author), Jiang, Xiuchen (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
With the widespread application of power electronic switching technology, power equipment is facing new electrical stresses brought about by multilevel staircase voltages during testing and operation. Therefore, the partial discharge (PD) behavior of five typical defects in power equipment under the staircase waveform needs to be investigated...
journal article 2022
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Luo, T. (author), Ghaffarian Niasar, M. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
Winding loss calculation is essential for inductor and transformer design. In this article, a revised 1-D Ferreira's formula is proposed, which considers the interaction between conductors. Then, a 2-D loss calculation approach is proposed based on the analytical solution of round conductors under a uniform external field. An equivalent...
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Mier Escurra, C. (author), Mor, A. R. (author), Vaessen, P.T.M. (author)
A recent investigation explored a new measuring concept used in partial discharges (PD) measurements in gas insulated substations (GIS), consisting of a magnetic loop antenna. The sensor's frequency response was characterized up to some tens of MHz. This paper proposes an improved version of the sensor with an extended bandwidth (BW) one...
journal article 2021
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