Alecksey Anuchin

• PhD
• Head of Department at Moscow Power Engineering Institute

Switched reluctance motors (SRMs) are capable of operating at high speeds and high loads. However, the large back-EMF results in the excitation winding current being demagnetized more slowly, which in turn reduces the efficiency and output of the motor system. This study proposes a novel individually demagnetization power converter (IDPC) specifica...

Neural networks have increasingly been utilized in electric drive systems to enhance modeling, control, and optimization. These data-driven techniques enable accurate predictions of complex nonlinear behaviors, including the magnetization characteristics of electric machines. This paper investigates the use of neural networks for predicting magneti...

The high-power thyristors require reliable power supply for their drivers. The implementation of galvanic isolation for medium voltage applications needs large dielectric gaps and clearances which makes solutions bigger and more expensive. This paper proposes to use cathode-anode voltage variation for the thyristors operated in controlled rectifier...

With the growing demand and projected shortage of rare earth elements in the near future, the urgent task of developing energy-efficient electrical equipment with less dependence on rare earth magnets has become paramount. The use of permanent magnet-assisted synchronous reluctance motors (PMaSynRMs), which reduce the consumption of rare earth magn...

Synchronous homopolar machines (SHMs) have established their merit in various applications, including pulse heating generators and automotive generators. They offer such advantages as a simple and dependable rotor design devoid of windings and permanent magnets, and a reliable field winding consisting of a small number of concentrated coils on the...

The electrical equipment needs testing aftermanufacturing. This can be done in the operationalenvironment or using specialized test benches. The special testbench can help to examine all possible operation modesincluding fault conditions. This paper considers the design of anIGBT driver test bench. Each operating condition can beseparately tested t...

Purpose Because of the shortage of energy, the development of green and reliable energy is particularly important. As a green and clean energy, wind power is widely used. As the core component of wind power generation, it is particularly important to choose generators with high reliability. Switched reluctance machine is widely used as generators b...

Precise measurement of the rotor speed is mandatory for machine tool spindle drives and other drives having the same demands for the accuracy of speed stabilization. These drives commonly utilize incremental position encoders for speed measurement as a derivative of the position in time. Currently, the best practice is the implementation of constan...

Modern industrial and commercial electrical drives are typically designed to control motors of different types, operating under scalar, field-oriented or direct torque control. These drives execute various algorithm such as sensorless control, temperature monitoring, etc., which require the knowledge of motor drive parameters. In order to do this,...

Motors with rare earth permanent magnets are the most compact and energy efficient in most applications. However, their use as traction motors for off-highway vehicles, such as mining dump trucks, is challenging not only because of the high cost of the magnets, but also because of the difficulty of providing a wide range of constant power speed con...

Accurate speed measurement is mandatory for precision electric drives. These drives frequently utilize incremental position encoders for speed measurement as a derivative of the position in time. At present, the best practice is the implementation of the constant elapse time methods, which operate with the position increment of multiples of four ow...

Featured Application The presented results can be used in designing of synchronous homopolar machines and traction electrical drives. Abstract Synchronous homopolar motors have no permanent magnets and their excitation winding is fixed at their stator. However, they can be a good alternative to induction and permanent magnet motors in traction app...

A synchronous homopolar motor (SHM) has a salient pole passive rotor, an excitation winding located on the stator, and no permanent magnets, which ensures high reliability and makes this type of motor a good alternative to motors traditionally used in traction drives. However, there is no comparison between SHMs and conventional brushed synchronous...

The calculation of square roots is a frequently used operation in control systems of power electronics for different applications: motor drives, power converters, etc. At the same time, the execution of this procedure significantly loads microcontrollers and uses its power, which can be utilized for performing other important tasks. Therefore, it r...

Synchronous homopolar motors (SHMs) with an excitation winding located at the stator and a toothed salient pole rotor are a good alternative to motors traditionally used in traction applications such as induction motors or interior permanent magnet synchronous motors (IPMSM). This study presents the results of a theoretical comparison between an IP...

Featured Application This manuscript makes a significant contribution to the simulation modeling of innovative Wind Turbines based on the Magnus effect, which is becoming a promising technology in private houses. This research will assist the researchers to create correct mathematical modeling of the Magnus Wind Turbine for further realization cont...

Finite element analysis was conducted to study the stress behaviour in a generic electric high-revolution rimdriven rotor in relation to the number of spokes and rotational speed using the maximum distortion energy failure criterion. The paper analysed the stresses on an electric high-revolution rotor and locate the failure’s potential origins. Upo...

The synchronous homopolar motor (SHM) with an excitation winding on the stator and a toothed rotor is a good alternative to traction induction motors for hybrid mining trucks. The main problem in the design of the SHM electric drives is that the magnetic flux forms three-dimensional loops and, as a result, the lack of high-quality optimization meth...

The efficient control of permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) requires the development of a technique for loss optimization. The best approach is the implementation of power loss minimization algorithms, which are hard to model and design. Therefore, the developers typically involve maximum torque per ampere (MTPA) control, which optimizes Jo...

This paper considers open phase faults in the system grid-converter-motor drive and preventive measures against them. The paper analyses negative aftereffects of the single phasing and possible damage, which can be caused by the loss of phase. Then the authors present some recommendations on their minimization. This paper also presents classificati...

The efficient control of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (IPMSM) requires implementation of Maximum Torque Per Ampere (MTPA) control. However, MTPA control requires knowledge of motor parameters to evaluate the d- and q-axis current trajectories. This paper proposes a robust self-tuning maximum torque per ampere control algorithm for I...

The paper discusses an approach to the design of the forced air-cooling heat sink for power electronic application to uniformly distribute the temperature of the semiconductor modules fixed on the top of the heat sink. The proposed approach suggests a minor modification of a conventional fin-based heat sink commonly manufactured for cooling of powe...

The quest for lighter and shorter propulsion systems has led to the reduction of axial compressor and fan blade chord-lengths. Theoretical and experimental results show that the geometrical aspect-ratio criterion significantly affects the overall performance of axial flow compressors and fans. In conducting this review, it was found that the experi...

This paper discusses the processes of power loss development in the joint area of the laminated transformer core due to eddy currents produced by the normal magnetic flux. Normal magnetic flux is directed in perpendicular to the plane of the laminations and the dominating factor in the power loss formation in the joint area. The analytical approach...

Synchronous homopolar motors (SHMs) have been attracting the attention of researchers for many decades. They are used in a variety of equipment such as aircraft and train generators, welding inverters, and as traction motors. Various mathematical models of SHMs have been proposed to deal with their complicated magnetic circuit. However, mathematica...

This paper provides a high-accuracy assessment of domestic demand-side management (DSM) approach in the context of distributed renewable energy sources (RES). To determine the potential of domestic DSM for households, a microgrid model of a typical UK residential estate was developed to simulate the impact of RES. The microgrid model comprises 15 U...

The role of Unmanned Aircraft Systems have increased substantially in recent years and are now not only used for personal use but for commercial, search and rescue and military application. The increase of the UAS will pose a significant safety risk to not only buildings and property but to the public and general air travel. This increase will undo...

This paper discusses the method of analysis of specific power loss in the joint area of steel laminated core. The method is based on comparison of power loss data obtained from the tests of a circular shape magnetic core. Initially, the core build using uncut (solid) lamination sheets was tested to obtain the loss reference values. Then the laminat...

Electrified automotive traction drives require precise, reliable and efficient control in order to meet operational safety-, comfort- and efficiency demands. In this context, sensor systems are utilized to determine the current rotor shaft position of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors, whereby potential measurement deviations may have impact on t...

This paper discusses open phase faults, which can happen in a system grid-converter-motor drive, and measures to properly handle this type of fault. The authors of this paper provide classification of algorithms used for the detection of the loss of phase and explain the distinctive features of each group of methods. They review existing algorithms...

This paper discusses the aerodynamic analysis and design of a novel, hubless, contra-rotating, rim-driven fan (RDF) device. Rim-driven thruster technology has been used for marine propulsion for decades, yet RDF technology has not been comparably developed for aerospace applications. This paper demonstrates that an innovative two-stage contra-rotat...

The synchronous homopolar motor (SHM) has been attracting the attention of researchers for many decades. Various mathematical models of SHM have been proposed to deal with its complicated magnetic circuit. Among them, there are time-consuming 3D finite element models (FEM), equivalent circuit models neglecting some significant features of the machi...

This paper proposes an adaptive maximum torque per ampere (MTPA) control algorithm for interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) drives. This algorithm is insensitive to motor parameters variation due to operating conditions that is important for systems, which prioritizes reliability and efficiency. The proposed algorithm is designed to...

Rim Driven Fans (RDFs) are receiving increased attention amongst zero-emission aerospace technologists as they offer the potential for high Fan Pressure Ratios (FPR) to be efficiently generated and fan flow to be maximised compared with conventional (hub driven) electrical axial-flow fans. In other words; RDFs can provide higher thrust performance...

Electrical Rim Driven Fan (RDF) technology is a novel application to aircraft propulsion, and there are many factors that play a part in determining its optimal achievable performance, for example, the electrical, magnetic and thermal properties of the rim driven motor architectures; the mechanical strength, mass and friction properties of the mate...

Interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) efficiency can be improved by using maximum torque per ampere control (MTPA). MTPA control utilizes both alignment and reluctance torques and usually requires information about the magnetization map of the electrical machine. This paper proposes an adaptive MTPA algorithm for sensorless control sy...

span lang="EN-US">Square root calculation is a widely used task in real-time control systems especially in those, which control power electronics: motors drives, power converters, power factor correctors, etc. At the same time calculation of square roots is a bottle-neck in the optimization of code execution time. Taking into account that for many...

This paper provides a review of the state-of-the-art in aircraft electrical propulsion (AEP). Initially, the limitations of on-board energy storage devices are highlighted and contextualised. The definitions of useful measures for determining the suitability of motor design, namely specific power and motor torque per unit rotor volume (TRW), are di...

A problem of the switched reluctance drive is its natural torque pulsations, which are partially solved with finite control set model predictive control strategies. However, the continuous control set model predictive control, required for precise torque stabilization and predictable power converter behavior, needs sufficient computation resources,...

Due to its special features, the Magnus effect wind turbine allows you to produce energy at a very low speed of the wind. This fact, as well as the growing interest in the of blockchain technology, makes it possible to use this type of wind turbine in private household as part of a distributed energy system in addition to solar panels. The article...

Subject of Research. The paper discusses design principles of educational laboratory bench for practical research of electric drive control systems. The laboratory bench provides training opportunities for students in “Control of Electrical Drives” course and is used to increase the efficiency of material acquisition. Method. The proposed solution w...

Subject of Research. The paper presents a mathematical model of an electric drive convertor operating in a common DC link for the 280-kW power level of the BELAZ-90 mining truck. The model is developed in MATLAB Simulink. The novelty of the proposed model is as follows: it implements the main circuit new topology for research of two converter drive...

This paper presents a numerical study of thermal performance on heatsink configurations for power electronic devices. The analysis was based on numerical modelling using the CFD software ANSYS 19.1 Steady-State Thermal. The heatsink geometrical features are investigated and compared with each other. The effects of material selection, total surface...