Advances in Control of Electrical Drives and Power Electronics
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "F: Electrical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 November 2025 | Viewed by 759
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The influence of motor drives and their intricate control mechanisms has expanded not just within conventional applications but also into burgeoning sectors, such as high-precision manufacturing, renewable energy integration, and advanced transportation systems. Innovations in materials, control algorithms, and power conversion topologies facilitate the manufacture of motors characterized by exceptional efficiency, precision, and reliability. Furthermore, the increasing deployment of motors in mission-critical environments has accelerated research in PWM harmonic suppression and model predictive control, fostering the development of more refined control strategies and robust system architectures.
This Special Edition endeavors to showcase and disseminate the latest breakthroughs pertaining to the control methodologies, PWM harmonic reduction, DC-AC conversion topologies, and model predictive control within the realm of permanent magnet motor drives.
Areas of interest for this Special Edition encompass, but are not limited to, the following:
- AN in-depth exploration of permanent magnet synchronous motor control strategies, including sensorless and field-oriented control.
- Advanced PWM techniques for harmonic minimization and efficiency enhancement.
- Innovative DC-AC converter topologies for optimized power transfer and reduced harmonic distortion.
- Model predictive control frameworks tailored for permanent magnet motor drives, emphasizing real-time optimization and predictive performance.
- Control systems for high-dynamic applications, such as electric vehicles and precision machinery.
- Harmonic analysis and mitigation techniques in PWM-based drive systems.
- DC-link management and energy recovery strategies in DC-AC converters.
- Optimal control methodologies for improved system efficiency and reliability.
- Cutting-edge modeling and simulation approaches for motor drive systems.
- Thermal management and vibration suppression techniques in motor drive applications.
Dr. Wentao Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- permanent motors
- new topologies
- advanced control algorithms
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