Power Electronics
A Comparative Evaluation of Model Predictive Current Controlled Matrix Converter versus AC-DC-AC Converter

M. Nabizadeh; P. Hamedani; B. Mirzaeian Dehkordi

Volume 13, Issue 2 , July 2025, , Pages 431-442

https://doi.org/10.22061/jecei.2025.11435.804

Abstract
  Background and Objectives: Due to the disadvantages of the traditional AC-DC-AC converters, especially in electric drive applications, Matrix Converters (MCs) have been widely researched. MCs are well-known structures that remove the DC-Link capacitor and provide bidirectional power flow, while also ...  Read More

Power Electronics
Multistep Model Predictive Control of Diode-Clamped Multilevel Inverter

P. Hamedani

Volume 13, Issue 1 , January 2025, , Pages 117-128

https://doi.org/10.22061/jecei.2024.10914.747

Abstract
  Background and Objectives: To overcome the disadvantages of the traditional two-level inverters, especially in electric drive applications, multi-level inverters (MLIs) are the widely accepted solution. Diode-Clamped Inverters (DCIs) are a well-known structure of multi-level inverters. In DCIs, the voltage ...  Read More

Power Electronics
A New Hybrid Predictive-PWM Control for Flying Capacitor Multilevel Inverter

P. Hamedani; M. Changizian

Volume 12, Issue 2 , July 2024, , Pages 353-362

https://doi.org/10.22061/jecei.2024.10549.721

Abstract
  Background and Objectives: Model predictive control (MPC) is a practical and attractive control methodology for the control of power electronic converters and electrical motor drives. MPC has a simple structure and enables the simultaneous consideration of different objectives and constraints. However, ...  Read More

Power Electronics
Modeling and Simulation of DC Electric Railway System with Regenerative Braking: A Case Study of Isfahan Metro Line 1

P. Hamedani; S. S. Fazel; M. Shahbazi

Volume 12, Issue 2 , July 2024, , Pages 439-448

https://doi.org/10.22061/jecei.2024.10665.728

Abstract
  Background and Objectives: Modeling and simulation of electric railway networks is an important issue due to their non-linear and variant nature. This problem becomes more serious with the enormous growth in public transportation tracks and the number of moving trains. Therefore, the main aim of this ...  Read More

Linear Induction Motors
Model Predictive Control of Linear Induction Motor Drive with End Effect Consideration

P. Hamedani; S. Sadr

Volume 11, Issue 2 , July 2023, , Pages 253-262

https://doi.org/10.22061/jecei.2022.9191.586

Abstract
  Background and Objectives: Linear Induction Motors (LIMs) are favorite machines utilized in various industrial applications. But, due to the end effect phenomena, control of a LIM drive is more complicated than rotational machine drives. Therefore, selecting the proper control strategy for a LIM drive ...  Read More

Power Electronics
Independent Fuzzy Logic Control of Two Five-phase Linear Induction Motors Supplied from a Single Voltage Source Inverter

P. Hamedani; S. Sadr; A. Shoulaei

Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 195-208

https://doi.org/10.22061/jecei.2021.8091.479

Abstract
  Background and Objectives: The principal aim of this paper is to show an independent vector control of two five-phase Linear Induction Motors (LIMs) that are supplied from a single VSI. Methods: The LIMs are running at the same speed but with different load conditions. This concept can be especially ...  Read More

Power Electronics
Utilization of CHB Multilevel Inverter for Harmonic Reduction in Fuzzy Logic Controlled Multiphase LIM Drives

P. Hamedani; A. Shoulaei

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2020, , Pages 19-30

https://doi.org/10.22061/jecei.2020.6664.355

Abstract
  Background and Objectives: Despite superior privileges that multiphase motors offer in comparison with their three-phase counterparts, in the field of multiphase linear induction motors (LIMs) few studies have been reported until now. To combine the advantages of both multiphase motors and linear induction ...  Read More