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  1. Modeling and Remedies for Rare-Earth Permanent Magnet Demagnetization Effects in Hybrid Permanent Magnet Variable Flux Motors

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, March 2025, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  2. Thermal Model of a Soft Magnetic Composite EV Permanent Magnet Traction Motor

    Article • June 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  3. An Enhanced PMSM Cooling Design for Traction of an Electric Vehicle

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, June 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  4. Quantification of internal resistance of microfluidic photosynthetic power cells

    Article • Microsystem Technologies, April 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  5. Analysis of Two Design Topologies for Variable Flux Permanent Magnet Motors

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  6. Comparison between a Series-Hybrid Variable-Flux Memory Motor and a Rare-earth Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  7. Design of a novel SMC spoke-type PM machine with vertical-shaped copper conductors

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  8. Impact of Memory Motors on Electric Vehicle Inverter Efficiency

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  9. Power Hardware-In-The-Loop Emulation of a Brushless Dc Motor

    Article • October 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  10. Cold-Spray Additive Manufacturing of a Petal-Shaped Surface Permanent Magnet Traction Motor

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, September 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  11. A 200 HP Dynamometer Test Facility in a University Laboratory Environment

    Article • August 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  12. An Electric Vehicle Circuit for Powering Independent Loads

    Article • August 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  13. Comparative Study on Machine Emulation Systems Based on Switching Converters and Linear Power Amplifier Configurations

    Article • August 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  14. Comparison of Linear and Switched Amplifier Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop-Based Emulators for the Stator Inter-turn fault of an Induction Motor

    Article • August 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  15. Emulation of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine with Stator Winding Fault

    Article • August 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  16. Investigation of a Transformer Connected Power Amplifier for Grid Emulation

    Article • August 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  17. Solar Power Electronics System Design for the Future Building Laboratory at Concordia University

    Article • August 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  18. Integrated Multipurpose Power Electronics Interface for Electric Vehicles

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, June 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  19. Modified Efficiency Estimation Tool for Three-Phase Induction Motors

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, June 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  20. Synthesis of a Series-Hybrid Permanent-Magnet Variable Flux Motor

    Article • May 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  21. Design of an Iron Loss Tester for the Evaluation of Assembled Stator Cores of Electric Machines

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, May 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  22. Power Electronic Converter Based Induction Motor Emulator With Stator Winding Faults

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, May 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  23. Design of a Spoke Type PMSM With SMC Stator Core for Traction Applications

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, March 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  24. Induction Machine Emulation For Open Circuit and Short Circuit Grid Faults

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, March 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  25. Iron Loss Measurement Segregation between an Assembled Stator Core and Tester

    Article • October 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  26. Design and analysis of cobra shaped spoke type rotor with SMC stator core for traction applications

    Article • October 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  27. Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop Based Induction Motor Emulator with Rotor Cage Fault

    Article • October 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  28. Effect of Airgap Symmetry on Rotational Iron Losses produced by an Assembled Stator Core

    Article • September 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  29. Impact of Soft Magnetic Composite Material for Traction Applications using 3D FEA

    Article • September 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  30. Induction Machine Emulation for Extreme Weather Conditions

    Article • July 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  31. A Comprehensive Review on Signal-Based and Model-Based Condition Monitoring of Wind Turbines: Fault Diagnosis and Lifetime Prognosis

    Article • Proceedings of the IEEE, June 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  32. Torque Pulsation Reduction During Magnetization in Variable Flux Machines

    Article • IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, April 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  33. Emulation of induction machines subject to industrial grid harmonics

    Article • January 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  34. Welcome

    Article • January 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  35. Power-Hardware-In-The-Loop-Based Emulation of a Self-Excited Induction Generator Under Unbalanced Conditions

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2022, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  36. A Flexible Model of PMSM to Design High Density Traction Systems for Electric Vehicles

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  37. Automatic Flux Linkage and Inductance measurement for a Variable Flux Machine at Different Magnetization States

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  38. Dead Time Analysis of a Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop Emulator for Induction Machines

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  39. Design Criteria for EV Drivetrain

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  40. Emulation of A Self-Excited Induction Generator Feeding Nonlinear Loads

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  41. High Torque Density Traction Motor Using Soft Magnetic Composites Material with Surface Ring-type Halbach-array PM Rotor Topology

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  42. In-Situ Magnetization of a Cold Sprayed Permanent Magnet Rotor Using an Impulse Magnetizer

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  43. Modeling and Design of a Tubular Linear Generator for Direct-Drive Free-Piston Engine

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  44. Power Hardware-in-the-Loop based Emulation of An Induction Machine with Stator Winding Faults

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  45. Cogging Torque Analysis in a Series Hybrid Variable Flux Machine Using Lumped Magnetic Circuits

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  46. Design of an Outer Rotor PMSM with Soft Magnetic Composite Stator Core

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  47. Selection of Soft Magnetic Composite Material for Electrical Machines using 3D FEA Simulations

    Article • October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  48. Back-EMF Analysis of a Variable Flux Machine for Different Magnetization States

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, October 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  49. Parallel hybrid linear-switched power amplifier and control strategy for machine emulation

    Article • International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, October 2021, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  50. Emulation of an Induction Machine for Unbalanced Grid Faults

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  51. Controller Design for an Off-Grid Photovoltaic Solar Inverter

    Article • May 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  52. A Formula for Class F Induction Motor Specified Temperature

    Article • May 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  53. Review on Microphotosynthetic Power Cells—A Low‐Power Energy‐Harvesting Bioelectrochemical Cell: From Fundamentals to Applications

    Article • Energy Technology, May 2021, Wiley

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  54. An Investigation of Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop- Based Electric Machine Emulation for Driving Inverter Open-Circuit Faults

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, March 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  55. Detailed Electrochemical Model of Microphotosynthetic Power Cells

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, March 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  56. Fault-Tolerant Individual Pitch Control for Load Mitigation in Wind Turbines With Actuator Faults

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, January 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  57. An Improved Method to Estimate Turn-on Switching Loss of 650V GaN HEMTs in Hard-switching Topology

    Article • November 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  58. Effect of Skewing in a Variable Flux Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  59. A Novel Multipurpose V2G & G2V Power Electronics Interface for Electric Vehicles

    Article • October 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  60. Design of an Iron loss Tester for the Evaluation of Assembled Stator Cores of Electric Machines

    Article • October 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  61. Emulation of an Isolated Induction Generator Under Unbalanced Conditions

    Article • October 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  62. Induction Machine Emulation under Asymmetric Grid Faults

    Article • October 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  63. Parameter Measurements and Modeling of a Novel Hybrid Variable Flux Machine with Series Rare-Earth and AlNiCo Magnets

    Article • October 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  64. Power Hardware-in-the-Loop based Emulation of an Open-Winding Permanent Magnet Machine

    Article • October 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  65. Sinusoidal Shaped Surface Permanent Magnet Motor Using Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing

    Article • October 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  66. Fault-Tolerant Cooperative Control in a Wind Farm Using Adaptive Control Reconfiguration and Control Reallocation

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, October 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  67. Induction Machine Parameters Determination and the Impact of Stator/Rotor Leakage Split Ratio on Its Performance

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, July 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  68. Co-simulation Based Electric Vehicle Drive for a Variable Flux Machine

    Article • June 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  69. Mathematical Model of an Interior PMSM With Aligned Magnet and Reluctance Torques

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, June 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  70. Space Vector Based Capacitor Voltage Balancing for a Three-Level NPC Traction Inverter Drive

    Article • IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, June 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  71. Automated Current Control Method for Flux-Linkage Measurement of Synchronous Reluctance Machines

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, March 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  72. Effect of Magnetization Pulse Width on the Back EMF of a Variable Flux Machine and on Inverter Sizing

    Article • October 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  73. A Closed-loop Magnetization State Controller for Variable-Flux IPMSMs

    Article • September 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  74. Design and Analysis of a Novel PM-Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Topology With AlNiCo Magnets

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  75. Design of Hybrid Variable Flux Motors for Enhanced Wide-Speed Performance

    Article • September 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  76. Hardware-in-the-loop Simulations of Inverter Faults in an Electric Drive System

    Article • September 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  77. Induction Machine Rapid Performance Test

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  78. Linear Amplifier-Based Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop Emulation of a Variable Flux Machine

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  79. Prediction of Drive-Fed Induction Machine Efficiency Using Sine Wave Efficiency Results

    Article • September 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  80. Updated Electrochemical Model of Micro Photosynthetic Power Cells

    Article • September 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  81. Efficiency Estimation of the Induction Machine by Particle Swarm Optimization Using Rapid Test Data With Range Constraints

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, August 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  82. Voltage Source Inverter Control in Peak Shaving Applications for Power Quality Enhancement

    Article • August 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  83. Back EMF, Torque–Angle, and Core Loss Characterization of a Variable-Flux Permanent-Magnet Machine

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, June 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  84. A Form based Induction Machine Efficiency Estimation Tool

    Article • May 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  85. A Power Hardware-In-The-Loop Emulation of a Faulted Inverter

    Article • May 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  86. Experimental Study of Torque-Ripple and its Effect on the Flux Weakening Range of Synchronous Reluctance Machines

    Article • May 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  87. Induction Machine Efficiency Evaluation Using the Finite Element Analysis Software and a New Mechanical Loss Formula

    Article • May 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  88. Feasibility Studies of Micro Photosynthetic Power Cells as a Competitor of Photovoltaic Cells for Low and Ultra-Low Power IoT Applications

    Article • Energies, April 2019, MDPI AG

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  89. Perspective—Micro Photosynthetic Power Cells

    Article • Journal of The Electrochemical Society, January 2019, The Electrochemical Society

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  90. A Versatile Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop-Based Emulator for Rapid Testing of Transportation Electric Drives

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, December 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  91. Braking a Variable Flux-Intensifying IPMSM in Minimal Time

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, December 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  92. Core Loss Calculation in a Variable Flux Permanent Magnet Machine for Electrified Transportation

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, December 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  93. Effect of Skewing in a Variable Flux Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine

    Article • December 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  94. Experimental Investigation of MTPA Trajectory of Synchronous Reluctance Machine

    Article • December 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  95. Independent Phase Current Control of a Permanent Magnet Motor

    Article • December 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  96. Magnetization and Demagnetization Energy Estimation and Torque Characterization of a Variable-Flux Machine

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, December 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  97. Closed-Loop Control for a Rotational Core Loss Tester

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  98. Simple and Accurate Algorithm for Small- and Medium-Sized Three-Phase IM Efficiency Estimation Based on No-Load Tests

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  99. The Loss of Self-Excitation Capability in Stand-Alone Synchronous Reluctance Generators

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  100. Aligning the Reluctance and Magnet Torque in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors for Improved Performance

    Article • September 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  101. Analytical Modeling of a Segmented-Pole Synchronous Reluctance Machine with CRGO Laminations

    Article • September 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  102. Automatic Inductance Measurements of Synchronous Reluctance Machines Including Cross-Saturation Using Real-Time Systems

    Article • September 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  103. Fabrication and Assembly Method for Synchronous Reluctance Machines

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  104. Induction Machine Parameter Range Constraints in Genetic Algorithm Based Efficiency Estimation Techniques

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  105. Operating Envelopes of the Variable-Flux Machine With Positive Reluctance Torque

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, September 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  106. Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop Based Emulation of a Variable Flux Machine

    Article • September 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  107. Rotational Core Loss Magnetizer: Design and Measurements

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  108. Urban wind energy: Some views on potential and challenges

    Article • Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, August 2018, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  109. Power Electronic Converter Based PMSG Emulator: A Testbed for Renewable Energy Experiments

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  110. Characterization of a Variable Flux Machine for Transportation Using a Vector-Controlled Drive

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, June 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  111. Design Optimization of a Spoke-Type Variable Flux Motor Using AlNiCo for Electrified Transportation

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, June 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  112. Emulation of a Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Generator in Real-Time Using Power Hardware-in-the-Loop

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, June 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  113. Power Electronic Converter-Based Induction Motor Emulator Including Main and Leakage Flux Saturation

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, June 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  114. Torque Characterization of a Synchronous Reluctance Machine Using an Analytical Model

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, June 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  115. An adaptive method of symmetrical component estimation

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, May 2018, Elsevier

    Dr Nsilulu Tresor mbungu, Professor Pragasen Pillay

  116. Design and Control of a Peak Load Shaving System for the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel

    Article • May 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  117. Novel Flux Linkage Estimation Algorithm for a Variable Flux PMSM

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, May 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  118. Sensing Circuitry for Real-Time Power Studies of Micro-Photosynthetic Power Cells

    Article • May 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  119. Challenges in Modeling of Large Synchronous Machines

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, March 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  120. Self-Excitation Criteria of the Synchronous Reluctance Generator in Stand-Alone Mode of Operation

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, March 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  121. Model-Based Fault-Tolerant Pitch Control of an Offshore Wind Turbine

    Article • IFAC-PapersOnLine, January 2018, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  122. Real-time power hardware-in-the-loop emulation of a parallel hybrid electric vehicle drive train

    Article • December 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  123. Application of FMRAC to fault-tolerant cooperative control of a wind farm with decreased power generation due to blade erosion/debris buildup

    Article • International Journal of Adaptive Control and Signal Processing, November 2017, Wiley

    Dr. Youmin Zhang, Professor Pragasen Pillay

  124. A Novel In Situ Efficiency Estimation Algorithm for Three-Phase Induction Motors Operating With Distorted Unbalanced Voltages

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  125. Real-Time Emulation of a Pressure-Retarded Osmotic Power Generation System

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  126. A novel fabrication and assembly method for synchronous reluctance machines

    Article • October 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  127. A versatile power-hardware-in-the-loop based emulator for rapid testing of electric drives

    Article • October 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  128. Design aspects of a 50hp 6-pole synchronous reluctance motor for electrified powertrain applications

    Article • October 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  129. High-resolution low-cost rotor position sensor for traction applications

    Article • October 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  130. Induction machine rapid performance tests

    Article • October 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  131. Magnet design consideration of a variable-flux PM machine

    Article • October 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  132. The loss of self-excitation capability in stand-alone synchronous reluctance generators

    Article • October 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  133. A hybrid switching VSC based converter for reactive power compensation in utility grid

    Article • June 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  134. Torque and power improvement for a variable flux permanent magnet synchronous machine

    Article • June 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  135. Closed loop control for a rotational core loss tester

    Article • May 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  136. Converter-based PMSG emulator: A testbed for renewable energy experiments

    Article • May 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  137. Design optimization of a new spoke type variable-flux motor using AlNiCo permanent-magnet

    Article • May 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  138. Induction machine parameter range constraints in genetic algorithm based efficiency estimation techniques

    Article • May 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  139. Induction motor emulation including main and leakage flux saturation effects

    Article • May 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  140. PM assisted synchronous reluctance machine design using AlNiCo magnets

    Article • May 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  141. Simple and accurate algorithm for three-phase IM efficiency estimation from only no-load tests

    Article • May 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  142. Electrochemical Modeling and Equivalent Circuit Representation of a Microphotosynthetic Power Cell

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, February 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  143. Introduction to PRO for energy conversion applications including an electric equivalent circuit

    Article • IET Renewable Power Generation, January 2017, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  144. Optimization of Standalone Microgrid Considering Active Damping Technique and Smart Power Management Using Fuzzy Logic Supervisor

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, January 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  145. A leading power factor based DC-link voltage balancing algorithm for three-level neutral-point-clamped traction inverter drive

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  146. Emulation of a permanent magnet synchronous generator in real-time using power hardware-in-the-loop

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  147. Modeling and emulation of an osmotic power system

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  148. Online rotor flux linkage estimation for a variable flux interior permanent magnet syncronous machine operating at different flux density levels

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  149. Power control strategy for fixed-pitch PMSG-based hydrokinetic turbine

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  150. Power electronic converter-based three-phase induction motor emulator

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  151. Rotational core loss test setup: Design and measurement

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  152. Self-excitation criteria of the synchronous reluctance generator in stand-alone mode of operation

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  153. Torque characterization of a synchronous reluctance machine using an analytical model

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  154. Torque-angle characterization of a Synchronous Reluctance Machine

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  155. Vector controlled drive to measure inductances of variable flux machine

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  156. [Front matter]

    Article • December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  157. Effect of Saturation on Rotational Flux Distribution in Hydro Generators

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  158. Comparison of wind tunnel and on site measurements for urban wind energy estimation of potential yield

    Article • Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics, November 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  159. A New Stray-Load Loss Formula for Small and Medium-Sized Induction Motors

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  160. A Novel Grain-Oriented Lamination Rotor Core Assembly for a Synchronous Reluctance Traction Motor With a Reduced Torque Ripple Algorithm

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  161. A novel in situ efficiency estimation algorithm for three-phase induction motors operating with distorted unbalanced voltages

    Article • September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  162. An analytical model for a spoke type variable flux permanent magnet motor in no-load condition

    Article • September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  163. DC-Bus Voltage Balancing Algorithm for Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped (NPC) Traction Inverter Drive With Modified Virtual Space Vector

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  164. Evaluation of the change in winding pattern of a large hydro generator

    Article • September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  165. Parameter sensitivity of large electric machines

    Article • September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  166. Performance Comparison Study of Space-Vector and Modified-Carrier-Based PWM Techniques for a Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Traction Inverter Drive

    Article • IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  167. Real-time emulation of a pressure retarded osmosis power generation system

    Article • September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  168. The Effect of Two- and Three-Level Inverters on the Core Loss of a Synchronous Reluctance Machine (SynRM)

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  169. Torque and core loss characterization of a variable-flux permanent-magnet machine

    Article • September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  170. Torque ripple reduction of a variable flux motor

    Article • September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  171. A Novel Technique for <italic>In Situ</italic> Efficiency Estimation of Three-Phase IM Operating With Unbalanced Voltages

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  172. Analog electric circuit representation of energy conversion by pressure retarded osmosis

    Article • July 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  173. Design of a Sinusoidally Wound 2-D Rotational Core Loss Setup With the Consideration of Sensor Sizing

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  174. Discontinuous Hybrid-PWM-Based DC-Link Voltage Balancing Algorithm for a Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped (NPC) Traction Inverter Drive

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  175. Power sharing control strategy for a no-storage hydrokinetic-diesel system in an isolated AC mini-grid

    Article • July 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  176. Calibration of the Tangential Coil Sensor for the Measurement of Core Losses in Electrical Machine Laminations

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, June 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  177. Shielding of the <italic>Z</italic>-Component of the Magnetic Field in a 2-D Magnetizer With a Deep Yoke

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, May 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  178. Experimental investigation of pressure retarded osmosis for renewable energy conversion: Towards increased net power

    Article • Applied Energy, February 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  179. Modified DC-Bus Voltage-Balancing Algorithm Based Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped IPMSM Drive for Electric Vehicle Applications

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, February 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  180. Modeling of the interleaved hysteresis loop in the measurements of rotational core losses

    Article • Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, January 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  181. Modified DC-Bus Voltage Balancing Algorithm for a Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped PMSM Inverter Drive With Reduced Common-Mode Voltage

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  182. Consideration of Design and Operation on Rotational Flux Density Distributions in Hydrogenerator Stators

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, December 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  183. Hysteresis-Dependent Model for the Brushless Exciter of Synchronous Generators

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, December 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  184. Influence of Slot Openings and Tooth Profile on Cogging Torque in Axial-Flux PM Machines

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, December 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  185. A Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Inverter Synchronous Reluctance Machine Drive

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  186. A Mechanically Robust Rotor With Transverse Laminations for a Wide-Speed-Range Synchronous Reluctance Traction Motor

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  187. Design of Variable-Flux Permanent-Magnet Machines Using Alnico Magnets

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  188. Integrating solar energy into an urban small-scale anaerobic digester for improved performance

    Article • Renewable Energy, November 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  189. A DC-Link Voltage Balancing Algorithm for Three-Level Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) Traction Inverter Drive in Field Weakening Region

    Article • October 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  190. Control Strategy for a Variable Winding Synchronous Reluctance Machine for Traction Applications

    Article • October 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  191. Design of a Power Electronic Emulator for Series Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrains

    Article • October 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  192. A Hybrid PWM-Based DC-Link Voltage Balancing Algorithm for a Three-Level NPC DC/AC Traction Inverter Drive

    Article • IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  193. A Novel <italic>In Situ</italic> Efficiency Estimation Algorithm for Three-Phase IM Using GA, IEEE Method F1 Calculations, and Pretested Motor Data

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  194. A novel grain oriented lamination rotor core assembly for a synchronous reluctance traction motor with reduced torque ripple

    Article • September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  195. Control strategy of a variable flux machine using AlNiCo permanent magnets

    Article • September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  196. Design Considerations of 2-D Magnetizers for High Flux Density Measurements

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  197. Design of Variable Flux Permanent-Magnet Machine for Reduced Inverter Rating

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  198. Design of a 2-D magnetizer with the consideration of the z-component of the magnetic field

    Article • September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  199. Detection of lamination faults from rotating, magnetic fields

    Article • September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  200. Modified virtual space vector based DC-bus voltage balancing for three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) traction inverter drive

    Article • September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  201. Osmotic power potential in remote regions of Quebec

    Article • Renewable Energy, September 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  202. Reduced common mode voltage based DC-bus voltage balancing algorithm for three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) inverter drive

    Article • September 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  203. Classification of High-Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Degradation Mechanisms Using Equivalent Circuits

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, August 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  204. Fuel Cell Condition Monitoring Using Optimized Broadband Impedance Spectroscopy

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, August 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  205. Online Diagnostics of HTPEM Fuel Cells Using Small Amplitude Transient Analysis for CO Poisoning

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, August 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  206. Investigating the sources of non-uniformity in 2-D core loss measurement setups

    Article • International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, June 2015, SAGE Publications

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  207. A Novel Algorithm for Estimating Refurbished Three-Phase Induction Motors Efficiency Using Only No-Load Tests

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, June 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  208. A modified analytical method for core losses calculation in magnetic laminations for a wide range of frequency and flux density

    Article • May 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  209. A novel full-load efficiency estimation technique for induction motors operating with unbalanced voltages

    Article • May 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  210. A performance comparison study of continuous and discontinuous hybrid-PWM control for a 3-level neutral point clamped (NPC) traction inverter drive

    Article • May 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  211. An innovative rotor core assembly for high performance 4-pole synchronous reluctance traction motor using grain oriented lamination

    Article • May 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  212. Design of a power electronic emulator for parallel operation of renewable energy resources in microgrids

    Article • May 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  213. Effect of saturation on rotational flux distribution in hydro generators

    Article • May 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  214. Shielding of the z-component of the magnetic field in a 2-D magnetizer with a deep yoke

    Article • May 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  215. Modeling pressure-retarded osmotic power in commercial length membranes

    Article • Renewable Energy, April 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  216. A hybrid-PWM based DC-link voltage balancing algorithm for a 3-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) DC/AC traction inverter drive

    Article • March 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  217. Pressure-retarded osmotic power system model considering non-ideal effects

    Article • Renewable Energy, March 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  218. The Negative Value of Power in Rotational Core Loss Measurements

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, March 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  219. A Modulation Strategy for a Three Level Inverter Synchronous Reluctance Motor (SynRM) Drive

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  220. Electrical Circuit Analysis of CO Poisoning in High-Temperature PEM Fuel Cells for Fault Diagnostics and Mitigation

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  221. A performance comparison study of space-vector and carrier-based PWM techniques for a 3-level neutral point clamped (NPC) traction inverter drive

    Article • December 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  222. Evaluation of measurement uncertainty in induction machines efficiency estimation

    Article • December 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  223. A comparative study of synchronous reluctance machine performance with different pole numbers for automotive applications

    Article • October 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  224. A novel DC-link voltage balancing algorithm for a 3-level neutral point clamped (NPC) traction inverter for an electric vehicle IPMSM drive

    Article • October 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  225. Comparison of two modulation strategies for a three level inverter synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) drive

    Article • October 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  226. Control strategy for improving the power flow between home integrated photovoltaic system, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and distribution network

    Article • October 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  227. Design of building integrated photovoltaic system to the grid with power quality improvement features for Central African countries

    Article • October 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  228. Modified DC-bus voltage balancing algorithm based three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) IPMSM drive for electric vehicle application

    Article • October 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  229. Practical considerations for low pressure solar water heaters in South Africa

    Article • Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, September 2014, Academy of Science of South Africa

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  230. A core analysis of the synchronous reluctance motor for automotive applications

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  231. A mechanically robust rotor with transverse-laminations for a synchronous reluctance machine for traction applications

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  232. Consideration of design and operation on rotational flux density distributions in hydro generator stators

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  233. Derivation of an equivalent electrical circuit model for degradation mechanisms in high temperature pem fuel cells in performance estimation

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  234. Design considerations of 2-D magnetizers for high flux density measurements

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  235. Design of high torque density variable flux permanent magnet machine using Alnico magnets

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  236. Design of variable flux permanent magnet machine for reduced inverter rating

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  237. Modified DC-bus voltage balancing algorithm based three-level neutral point clamped PMSM drive with low power factor

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  238. Reduced switching loss based DC-bus voltage balancing algorithm for three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) inverter for electric vehicle applications

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  239. Three level NPC inverter DC capacitor sizing for a synchronous reluctance machine drive

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  240. A Hybrid Model for Improved Hysteresis Loss Prediction in Electrical Machines

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  241. Electric generators for biomass waste to energy systems

    Article • July 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  242. Pressure-retarded osmotic power for remote communities in Quebec

    Article • July 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  243. The Minor Hysteresis Loop Under Rotating Magnetic Fields in Machine Laminations

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  244. Use of a wind tunnel for urban wind power estimation

    Article • July 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  245. A Sizing Methodology of the Synchronous Reluctance Motor for Traction Applications

    Article • IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, June 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  246. DC-Link Voltage Balancing for a Three-Level Electric Vehicle Traction Inverter Using an Innovative Switching Sequence Control Scheme

    Article • IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, June 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  247. Performance comparison study of two and three-level inverter for electric vehicle application

    Article • June 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  248. Potential of Type-1 Wind Turbines for Assisting With Frequency Support in Storage-Less Diesel Hybrid Mini-Grids

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, May 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  249. Frequency Support From a Fixed-Pitch Type-2 Wind Turbine in a Diesel Hybrid Mini-Grid

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, January 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  250. Modified DC-link voltage balancing algorithm for a 3-level neutral point clamped (NPC) traction inverter based electric vehicle PMSM drive

    Article • November 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  251. Online fault diagnostics and impedance signature mapping of High Temperature PEM fuel cells using rapid small signal injection

    Article • November 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  252. Performance comparison of a two-level and three-level inverter permanent magnet synchronous machine drives for HEV application

    Article • November 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  253. A hybrid model for improved hysteresis loss prediction in electrical machines

    Article • September 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  254. Core Loss Prediction in Electrical Machine Laminations Considering Skin Effect and Minor Hysteresis Loops

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  255. Electrical circuit analysis of CO poisoning in high temperature PEM fuel cells for rapid fault diagnostics

    Article • September 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  256. The minor hysteresis loop under rotating magnetic fields in machine laminations

    Article • September 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  257. Threshold herd size for commercial viability of biomass waste to energy conversion systems on rural farms

    Article • Applied Energy, August 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  258. Full Load Efficiency Estimation of Refurbished Induction Machines From No-Load Testing

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, June 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  259. Modeling of hysteresis dependent magnetization inductance for a brushless exciter model

    Article • May 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  260. The effect of tooth-width on the distribution of rotational core losses

    Article • May 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  261. The influence of rotating field direction on core losses in electrical machine laminations

    Article • May 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  262. Real time operating system based online rotor position error minimization technique (RPEM) for permanent magnet synchronous machines

    Article • March 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  263. Degradation of high temperature PEM fuel cells and the impact on electrical performance

    Article • February 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  264. Fixed-pitch type 1 wind turbines with large droop slopes for diesel hybrid mini-grids

    Article • February 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  265. Optimisation of biomass waste to energy conversion systems for rural grid-connected applications

    Article • Applied Energy, February 2013, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  266. A comparison between A 2-level and 3-level inverter for a permanent magnet synchronous motor drive under different inverter switching frequencies

    Article • December 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  267. An Algorithm for Nonintrusive In Situ Efficiency Estimation of Induction Machines Operating With Unbalanced Supply Conditions

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  268. Comparison of Two Methods for Full-Load In Situ Induction Motor Efficiency Estimation From Field Testing in the Presence of Over/Undervoltages and Unbalanced Supplies

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  269. Advanced drive for low cost permanent magnet synchronous machines used for HEV - a review

    Article • October 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  270. Modified stator flux estimation based direct torque controlled PMSM drive for hybrid electric vehicle

    Article • October 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  271. On the coefficients of core loss formulas for electrical machines

    Article • October 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  272. Determination of salinity gradient power potential in Québec, Canada

    Article • Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, September 2012, American Institute of Physics

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  273. Advanced Testing and Modeling of Magnetic Materials Including a New Method of Core Loss Separation for Electrical Machines

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  274. Core loss prediction in electrical machine laminations considering skin effect and minor hysteresis loops

    Article • September 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  275. Design of a Novel Test Fixture to Measure Rotational Core Losses in Machine Laminations

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  276. Progress on formulas for core loss calculations

    Article • September 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  277. Review and application of micromachines for wind energy integration

    Article • September 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  278. Rotational core loss measurements in clockwise and counterclockwise directions

    Article • September 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  279. The impact of rotating field on core loss estimation in electrical machine laminations

    Article • September 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  280. Maximisation of revenue from biomass waste to energy conversion systems on rural farms

    Article • July 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  281. Modeling and emulation of fuel cell flooding behavior

    Article • July 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  282. Novel indices for broken rotor bars fault diagnosis in induction motors using wavelet transform

    Article • Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, July 2012, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  283. Study of optimum tilt angles for solar panels in different latitudes for urban applications

    Article • Solar Energy, June 2012, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  284. Biogas prediction and design of a food waste to energy system for the urban environment

    Article • Renewable Energy, May 2012, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  285. Rotational Core Loss and Permeability Measurements in Machine Laminations with Reference to Permeability Asymmetry

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, April 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  286. An In Situ Efficiency Estimation Technique for Induction Machines Working With Unbalanced Supplies

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, March 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  287. Magnetic Characteristics and Core Losses in Machine Laminations: High-Frequency Loss Prediction From Low-Frequency Measurements

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, March 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  288. Test Specimen Shape Considerations for the Measurement of Rotational Core Losses

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, March 2012, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  289. A Novel Hysteresis Core Loss Model for Magnetic Laminations

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, December 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  290. Design and Analysis of an Electromechanical Battery for Rural Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, December 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  291. A Computer Program for Modeling the Conversion of Organic Waste to Energy

    Article • Energies, November 2011, MDPI AG

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  292. A Methodology to Design Linear Generators for Energy Conversion of Ambient Vibrations

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  293. Flywheel rotor manufacture for rural energy storage in sub-Saharan Africa

    Article • Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy, October 2011, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  294. Power estimation of induction generators fed from wind turbines

    Article • October 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  295. Advanced testing and modeling of magnetic materials including a new method of core loss separation for electrical machines

    Article • September 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  296. Design of a novel test fixture to measure rotational core losses in machine laminations

    Article • September 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  297. A computer programme for the analysis of conversion of organic waste to energy

    Article • July 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  298. Ride-Through of Medium Voltage Synchronous Machine Centrifugal Compressor Drives

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  299. Waste-to-energy solutions for the urban environment

    Article • July 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  300. A novel evolutionary based in-situ efficiency estimation technique for induction machines working with unbalanced supplies

    Article • May 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  301. Control of a flywheel energy storage system for rural applications using a Split-Pi DC-DC converter

    Article • May 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  302. Generator selection for rural electrification from renewable energy

    Article • May 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  303. Novel equipment for the measurement of core losses in laminations for advanced machines

    Article • May 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  304. Test specimen shape considerations for the measurement of rotational core losses

    Article • May 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  305. Analysis of an electromechanical battery for rural electrification in sub-Saharan Africa

    Article • September 2010, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  306. Implementation of Fuel Cell Emulation on DSP and dSPACE Controllers in the Design of Power Electronic Converters

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2010, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  307. PEMFC Fault Diagnosis, Modeling, and Mitigation

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2010, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  308. Power electronics intensive solutions for integrated urban building renewable energy systems

    Article • November 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  309. Self-Powered Sensors for Monitoring of Highway Bridges

    Article • IEEE Sensors Journal, November 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  310. A case study of PV installation for an urban building in downtown Montreal

    Article • October 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  311. Considerations to electromechanical flywheel design to enhance rural energisation in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Article • October 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  312. Converting food waste to usable energy in the urban environment through anaerobic digestion

    Article • October 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  313. Generators for rural electrification from renewable energy

    Article • October 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  314. Magnetic Characteristics and Excess Eddy Current Losses

    Article • October 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  315. Magnetic core losses measurement instrumentations and a dynamic hysteresis loss model

    Article • October 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  316. Thermal model of electromechanical flywheel with brushless DC machine

    Article • October 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  317. Welcome letter from the General Chair

    Article • October 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  318. High order finite element model for core loss assessment in a hysteresis magnetic lamination

    Article • Journal of Applied Physics, August 2009, American Institute of Physics

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  319. Phase based-voltage dip classification using a new classification Algorithm

    Article • July 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  320. Resonance Overvoltages in Medium-Voltage Multilevel Drive Systems

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  321. Impact of extensive residential solar water heating on power system losses

    Article • Energy for Sustainable Development, June 2009, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  322. Application of induction machine efficiency testing standards in South Africa

    Article • May 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  323. Core loss prediction and measurement in magnetic bearing

    Article • May 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  324. Core loss prediction and measurement in magnetic bearing

    Article • May 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  325. General core loss models on a magnetic lamination

    Article • May 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  326. High speed electromechanical flywheel design for rural electrification in Sub Saharan Africa

    Article • May 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  327. Ride-through of Medium Voltage Synchronous Machine compressor drives

    Article • May 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  328. Test rig for high speed electromechanical flywheels in Sub Saharan Africa

    Article • May 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  329. The application of wavelets for the detection of inter-turn faults in induction machines

    Article • May 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  330. The potential impact of small-scale flywheel energy storage technology on Uganda’s energy sector

    Article • Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, February 2009, Academy of Science of South Africa

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  331. Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Modeling

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, January 2009, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  332. A Methodology to Design Linear Generators for Energy Conversion of Ambient Vibrations

    Article • October 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  333. Implementation of Fuel Cell Emulation on DSPand dSPACE Controllers in the Design of Power Electronic Converters

    Article • October 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  334. New Epstein Frame for Core Loss Measurements at High Frequencies and High Flux Densities

    Article • October 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  335. PEMFC Fault Diagnosis, Modeling, and Mitigation

    Article • October 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  336. Renewable energy and the environment in South Africa: A way forward

    Article • Energy Policy, September 2008, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  337. Grappling with a half-hearted policy: The case of renewable energy and the environment in South Africa

    Article • Energy Policy, July 2008, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  338. The soft starters

    Article • IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, January 2008, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  339. Low Voltage High Current PM Traction Motor Design Using Recent Core Loss Results

    Article • September 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  340. New Epstein Frame for Lamination Core Loss Measurements Under High Frequencies and High Flux Densities

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, September 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  341. New Technologies for Rural Lighting in Developing Countries: White LEDs

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, September 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  342. The Detection of Unbalanced Faults in Inverter-Fed Induction Machines

    Article • September 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  343. An Integrated Design Approach for Small Grid-tied Permanent Magnet Wind Generators

    Article • July 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  344. An Online Method of Extracting Single Event Sag Indices

    Article • July 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  345. Standards and Technical Guidelines for the Interconnection of Renewable Energy Sources into the Grid (Distribution Networks)

    Article • July 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  346. Design and Control of Switched Reluctance Motors with Low Vibration and Noise

    Article • May 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  347. Improved Prediction of Core Losses in Induction Motors

    Article • May 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  348. Integration of a Separated Core Loss Measurement Method into Finite Element Analysis Software

    Article • May 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  349. Performance Assessment of a PM Wind Generator with Machined SMC Cores

    Article • May 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  350. Resonance Overvoltages in Medium Voltage Multilevel Drive System

    Article • May 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  351. A New Method of Voltage Sag and Swell Detection

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, April 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  352. Cogging Torque Reduction in Permanent Magnet Machines

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  353. Modelling a sustainability yardstick in modern energisation of rural sub-Saharan Africa

    Article • Energy Policy, January 2007, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  354. The Development of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Emulator

    Article • January 2007, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  355. Loss of Life in Induction Machines Operating With Unbalanced Supplies

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, December 2006, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  356. A New Algorithm for the Detection of Faults in Permanent Magnet Machines

    Article • November 2006, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  357. A New Algorithm for the Detection of Inter-Turn Stator Faults in Doubly-Fed Wind Generators

    Article • November 2006, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  358. Physical Basis for the Variation of Lamination Core Loss Coefficients as a Function of Frequency and Flux Density

    Article • November 2006, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  359. A New Algorithm for Improved Dip/Sag Detection with Application to Improved Performance of Wind Turbine Generators

    Article • October 2006, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  360. Cogging Torque Reduction in Permanent Magnet Machines

    Article • October 2006, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  361. Prototyping a Composite SMC/Steel Axial-flux PM Wind Generator

    Article • October 2006, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  362. Soft Start/Adjustable Speed Systems for Multiple MW Rated Motors

    Article • September 2006, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  363. Design and Analysis of a PM Wind Generator with a Soft Magnetic Composite Core

    Article • July 2006, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  364. An analysis of off grid electrical systems in rural Sub-Saharan Africa

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, June 2006, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  365. An approach to rural distribution network design for sub-Saharan Africa

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, June 2006, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  366. Influence of unbalanced voltage supply on efficiency of three phase squirrel cage induction motor and economic analysis

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, February 2006, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  367. Application of soft magnetic composites to PM wind generator design

    Article • January 2006, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  368. Energisation of rural sub-Saharan Africa: grappling with poor sustainability

    Article • January 2006, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  369. Lamination Core Losses in Motors With Nonsinusoidal Excitation With Particular Reference to PWM and SRM Excitation Waveforms

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, December 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  370. Energy services in sub-Saharan Africa: how conducive is the environment?

    Article • Energy Policy, November 2005, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  371. PM Wind Generator Topologies

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, November 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  372. On Adapting a Small PM Wind Generator for a Multiblade, High Solidity Wind Turbine

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, September 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  373. Prediction of Electromagnetic Forces and Vibrations in SRMs Operating at Steady-State and Transient Speeds

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  374. Adaptive performance improvement of switched reluctance motor with two‐phase excitation

    Article • European Transactions on Electrical Power, April 2005, Wiley

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  375. Broken Rotor Bar Detection in Induction Machines With Transient Operating Speeds

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, March 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  376. Comparison of lamination iron losses supplied by PWM voltages: US and European experiences

    Article • January 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  377. Design of a PM wind generator, optimised for energy capture over a wide operating range

    Article • January 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  378. Sizing ultracapacitors for hybrid electric vehicles

    Article • January 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  379. The application of wavelets to shipboard power system protection

    Article • January 2005, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  380. Experimental Setup for the Measurement of Surge Propagation in Induction Machines

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, December 2004, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  381. Influence of Unbalanced Voltage on the Steady-State Performance of a Three-Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, December 2004, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  382. Design and testing of an integrated electronically controlled capacitor for integral and fractional horse power single phase induction motor

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, November 2004, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  383. A New Algorithm for Transient Motor Current Signature Analysis Using Wavelets

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2004, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  384. Core Losses in Motor Laminations Exposed to High-Frequency or Nonsinusoidal Excitation

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2004, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  385. Parameter Measurements to Study Surge Propagation in Induction Machines

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, September 2004, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  386. Improved Torque Performance of Switched Reluctance Machines by Reducing the Mutual Saturation Effect

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, June 2004, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  387. Young's Modulus for Laminated Machine Structures With Particular Reference to Switched Reluctance Motor Vibrations

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, May 2004, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  388. Wavelet Modeling of Motor Drives Applied to the Calculation of Motor Terminal Overvoltages

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, February 2004, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  389. Low-vibration design of switched reluctance motors for automotive applications using modal analysis

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2003, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  390. Vibration prediction in switched reluctance motors with transfer function identification from shaker and force hammer tests

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2003, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  391. Derating of induction motors operating with a combination of unbalanced voltages and over or undervoltages

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, December 2002, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  392. Derating of Induction Motors Operating with a Combination of Unblanced Voltages and Over-Or under-Voltages

    Article • IEEE Power Engineering Review, July 2002, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  393. Impact of stator windings and end-bells on resonant frequencies and mode shapes of switched reluctance motors

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, July 2002, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  394. Modeling and performance of a SRM drive with improved ride-through capability

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, June 2001, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  395. Definitions of voltage unbalance

    Article • IEEE Power Engineering Review, May 2001, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  396. Resonant frequencies and mode shapes of switched reluctance motors

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, March 2001, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  397. High-speed, low-cost flywheels for energy storage in sustainable power systems with distributed generation

    Article • January 2001, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  398. Trends in transportation sector technology energy use and greenhouse gas emissions

    Article • Proceedings of the IEEE, January 2001, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  399. A novel switched reluctance motor drive with optical graphical programming technology

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, January 2000, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  400. Multilevel selective harmonic elimination PWM technique in series-connected voltage inverters

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 2000, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  401. Wavelet Analysis of Power Systems Transients Using Scalograms and Multiresolution Analysis

    Article • Electric Machines & Power Systems, November 1999, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  402. A startup control algorithm for the split-link converter for a switched reluctance motor drive

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, June 1999, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  403. An investigation into vibration in switched reluctance motors

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 1999, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  404. Evolutionary algorithms for induction motor parameter determination

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, January 1999, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  405. OPTIMIZATION OF AN ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CAPACITOR FOR A SINGLE-PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR

    Article • Electric Machines & Power Systems, December 1998, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  406. Labview implementation of speed detection for mains-fed motors using motor current signature analysis

    Article • IEEE Power Engineering Review, June 1998, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  407. In-situ induction motor efficiency determination using the genetic algorithm

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, January 1998, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  408. THERMAL MODEL FOR A SWITCHED RELUCTANCE MOTOR OF TEFC DESIGN DURING STEADY AND TRANSIENT OPERATION

    Article • Electric Machines & Power Systems, January 1998, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  409. A model for induction motor aggregation for power system studies

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, September 1997, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  410. Modelling of multimachine transients during unbalanced power system disturbances

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, July 1997, Elsevier

    Professor EYUP AKPINAR, Professor Pragasen Pillay

  411. Impact of energy efficient motors in the petrochemical industry

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, July 1997, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  412. Application of genetic algorithms to motor parameter determination for transient torque calculations

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 1997, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  413. Applying Energy-Efficient Motors in the Petrochemical industry

    Article • IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, January 1997, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  414. Induction motor drive behavior during unbalanced faults

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, February 1996, Elsevier

    Professor EYUP AKPINAR, Professor Pragasen Pillay

  415. The contribution of energy efficient motors to demand and energy savings in the petrochemical industry

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, May 1995, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  416. A chopper-controlled SRM drive for reduced acoustic noise and improved ride-through capability using supercapacitors

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 1995, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  417. Modeling and performance of a 120° square-wave inverter/induction machine drive

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, October 1994, Elsevier

    Professor EYUP AKPINAR, Professor Pragasen Pillay

  418. Modeling of saturation in induction machines using EMTP, PSpice and a dedicated computer program

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, September 1994, Elsevier

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  419. Reclosing transients in induction machines including the effects of saturation of the magnetizing branch and a practical case study

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, June 1994, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  420. Harmonic analysis of slip energy recovery induction motor drives

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, January 1994, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  421. Calculation of slip energy recovery induction motor drive behavior using the equivalent circuit

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 1994, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  422. Calculation of the overlap angle in slip energy recovery drives using a d,q/abc model

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, June 1993, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor EYUP AKPINAR, Professor Pragasen Pillay

  423. TMS320 design for vector and current control of AC motor drives

    Article • Electronics Letters, November 1992, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  424. Application characteristics of permanent magnet synchronous and brushless DC motors for servo drives

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 1991, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  425. A computer program to predict the performance of slip energy recovery induction motor drives

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, June 1990, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor EYUP AKPINAR, Professor Pragasen Pillay

  426. Control characteristics and speed controller design for a high performance permanent magnet synchronous motor drive

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, April 1990, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  427. Modeling and performance of slip energy recovery induction motor drives

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, March 1990, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor EYUP AKPINAR, Professor Pragasen Pillay

  428. Modeling, simulation, and analysis of permanent-magnet motor drives. II. The brushless DC motor drive

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 1989, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  429. Modeling, simulation, and analysis of permanent-magnet motor drives. I. The permanent-magnet synchronous motor drive

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, January 1989, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  430. Modeling of permanent magnet motor drives

    Article • IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, January 1988, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  431. Parameter Sensitivity In Vector Controlled Ac Motor Drives

    Article • October 1987, SPIE

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  432. Modeling Of Permanent Magnet Motor Drives

    Article • October 1987, SPIE

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  433. Control characteristics and speed controller design for a high performance permanent magnet synchronous motor drive

    Article • June 1987, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  434. Axial-flux PM wind generator with a soft magnetic composite core

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  435. The detection of interturn stator faults in doubly-fed induction generators

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  436. PM wind generator comparison of different topologies

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  437. Analysis of mounting effects on vibrations of switched reluctance motors

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  438. Detection of broken rotor bars in induction motors using wavelet analysis

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  439. Impact of direct-drive WEC systems on the design of a small PM wind generator

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  440. Lamination core loss measurements in machines operating with PWM or nonsinusoidal excitation

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  441. Measurement of Young's modulus for switched reluctance motor vibration determination

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  442. An improved formula for lamination core loss calculations in machines operating with high frequency and high flux density excitation

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  443. Accurate computation of electromagnetic forces in switched reluctance motors

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  444. Analytical formulae for calculating SRM modal frequencies for reduced vibration and acoustic noise design

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  445. Experimental study of vibrations in the switched reluctance motor

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  446. High speed PM motor with hybrid magnetic bearing for kinetic energy storage

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  447. Low vibration design of SRMs for automotive applications using modal analysis

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  448. Vibration measurements in the switched reluctance motor

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  449. The use of the genetic algorithm for in-situ efficiency measurement of an induction motor

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  450. Resonance frequencies and mode shapes of switched reluctance motors

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  451. Calculation of slip energy recovery induction motor drive behavior using the equivalent circuit

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay

  452. Delta current control for vector controlled permanent magnet synchronous motors

    Article • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Professor Pragasen Pillay