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Power Electronics: Control and Applications

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2025 | Viewed by 522

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Department of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol 3036, Cyprus
Interests: power system analysis; protection; operation and control; renewable energy sources and sustainable development; machine learning models for regression and pattern classification; recognition; prediction and approximation; stochastic; non-convex; nonlinear; combinatorial and constrained; multi-objective optimization methods
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce a Special Issue on "Power Electronics: Control and Applications" in our esteemed journal. This Special Issue aims to gather pioneering research and innovative advancements in the field of power electronics, with a focus on control strategies and their diverse applications. As the demand for efficient energy conversion and management continues to rise, the role of power electronics becomes increasingly vital across various sectors, including renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, smart grids and industrial automation. We invite original contributions that explore cutting-edge control methodologies, novel circuit topologies, and practical implementations that enhance the performance, reliability and efficiency of power electronic systems.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, engineers and industry professionals to disseminate their latest findings and insights. We encourage submissions that address challenges and propose solutions related to dynamic control, fault tolerance, energy optimization and integration of emerging technologies in power electronics. By fostering a multidisciplinary approach, this Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, driving forward the frontiers of power electronics. We look forward to your valuable contributions and to advancing the state-of-the-art in this critical and rapidly evolving field.

Sincerely,

Dr. Pavlos Nikolaidis
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • power electronics
  • electric vehicles
  • renewable energy systems
  • smart grids

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Advancing Discontinuous-Model Predictive Control for High Performance Inverters via Optimized Zero-Voltage State Selection Based on Offset Voltage
by Eui-cheol Shin, Hyeon-gyo Chae and Chan Roh
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(10), 5532; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15105532 - 15 May 2025
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Electric propulsion ships have garnered significant attention for addressing the environmental impact associated with conventional shipping vessels. Their performance critically depends on the inverters that control propulsion motors. This study aims to enhance inverter control by addressing the limitations of conventional model predictive [...] Read more.
Electric propulsion ships have garnered significant attention for addressing the environmental impact associated with conventional shipping vessels. Their performance critically depends on the inverters that control propulsion motors. This study aims to enhance inverter control by addressing the limitations of conventional model predictive control (MPC), particularly its high current errors and total harmonic distortion (THD) owing to the limited switching frequency. Herein, a discontinuous MPC is proposed that is capable of reducing the switching losses by implementing discontinuous switching during high current periods. This approach employs zero-voltage vectors that are selected based on the polarity of the offset voltage to prevent unnecessary switching losses. Experimental results indicate that the proposed approach reduces the current error by up to 45%, THD by up to 30%, and switching losses by 15–25%. Therefore, this study demonstrates the potential of the proposed control strategy to improve the efficiency and reliability of electric propulsion systems, thereby contributing to the advancement of inverter control technology and development of eco-friendly shipping vessels. Full article
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