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Prof. José R. Espinoza C. |
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Prof. José R. Espinoza C. |
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1.-
Enlaces de Interés.
Ranking Mundial de Investigadores
UdeC,
Standford University Study,
Data Base.
Premio Municipal 2016
decreto,
facultad.
2.- Publicaciones
Citaciones en
Google
Citaciones en Orcid
Publicaciones en Research ID
Publicaciones en
Scopus
3.- Proyectos de Investigación
Los proyectos de investigación han sido financiados
por La Fundación Andes, Dirección de
Investigación de la Universidad de Concepción y el Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo
Científico y Tecnológico (FONDECYT) perteneciente a la Comisión Nacional de Investigación
Científica y Tecnológica (CONICYT) de
Chile. Se destaca la cooperación en equipamiento por parte del Electrical and Computer Engnieering
Department de la Concordia University,
Montreal, Canadá, el cual ha sido utilizado para la obtención de resultados
experimentales.
Proyecto Fondap N° 15110019 Puente II. |
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Título:
Solar Energy Research Center - SERC Chile. |
Proyecto ANID - CORFO N° RP22I40002. |
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Título:
Diseño y validación de un sistema acondicionador de energía dc/dc de
estructura modular, implementado en base a convertidores estáticos de
potencia parcial para la producción de hidrógeno usando energía solar FV
(SH2PC). |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 1220556. |
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Título:
Advanced Predictive Control Strategies for Reliability Enhancement of
Microgrids based on Matrix Converters . |
Proyecto Fondap N° 15110019 Puente I. |
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Título:
Solar Energy Research Center - SERC Chile. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 1191028. |
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Título:
Distributed Multifunctional Microinverters Topologies for Photovoltaic
Energy Injection to the Power Grid . |
Proyecto Fondap N° 15110019 Parte II. |
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Título:
Solar Energy Research Center - SERC Chile. |
Proyecto CORFO. |
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Título:
AtamoS-TEC. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 1191532. |
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Título:
Interleaved and Bidirectional Partial Power DC-DC Converters for
Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Applications . |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 1181839. |
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Título:
Solid State Transformer for Distribution Grids based on Modular Multilevel
Converters. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 1160969. |
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Título:
High-performance modular inverters with reduced number of modules for
medium-voltage grid applications. |
Proyecto NEWTON-PICARTE N° DPI20140007. |
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Título:
New Configurations of Power Converters For Grid Interconnection Systems. |
Proyecto Fondequip N° EQM140148. |
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Título:
Emulador en Tiempo Real. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 1150921. |
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Título:
Multi-Terminal High Voltage Direct Current Transmission System Based On
Modular Multilevel Converters. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 1140594. |
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Título:
Discrete Control of Grid Connected Static Power Converters based on Extended
Prediction Horizon Algorithms. |
Proyecto Fondap N° 15110019 Parte I. |
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Título:
Solar Energy Research Center - SERC Chile. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 1120683. |
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Título:
Application of Model Predictive Control to Sensorless AC Drives. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 111 0794. |
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Título:
Control and Modulation of High Performance Topologies based on Modular
Structures that are Directly Connected to the AC Mains. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 110 0404. |
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Título:
High Performance Control of Electrical Machines. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 108 0247. |
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Título:
Control Strategies for Multi-Level Based Hybrid Compensators. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 108 0059. |
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Título:
Control of indirect matrix converters. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 106 0424. |
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Título:
Desarrollo de un Método de Control para Convertidores Matriciales. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 105 0958. |
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Título:
Control Discreto Multi-variable de Convertidores Estáticos Trifásicos PWM
para Esquemas de Compensación Híbridos. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 103 0368. |
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Título: Mejoramiento de las Características
de operación de Inversores de Media Tensión. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 102 0432. |
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Título: Estrategias de control híbridas
multi-variables para convertidores estáticos trifásicos ac/dc modulados por
ancho de pulso. |
Proyecto Conicyt/Ecos N° C01E07. |
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Título: Nuevas técnicas de modelación y
control de convertidores estáticos de potencia trifásicos usando el enfoque
Hamiltoneano. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 101 0096. |
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Título: Desarrollo de técnicas de
compensación para mejorar la operación en accionamientos eléctricos. |
Proyecto Fondecyt Regular N° 199 0401. |
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Título: Desarrollo de estrategias de control no-lineales
para el control desacoplado de las potencias activa y reactiva en convertidores estáticos
PWM conectados directamente a la red. |
Proyecto Fondecyt de Incentivo a la Cooperación Internacional N° 799 0071. |
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Título: Desarrollo de estrategias de control no-lineales
para el control desacoplado de las potencias activa y reactiva en convertidores estáticos
PWM conectados directamente a la red. |
Proyecto de Inserción de la Universidad de Concepción N° 98.092.040-1.In. |
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Título: Desarrollo de técnicas de control no-lineales
para convertidores estáticos de potencia que operan con frecuencias de conmutación
inferiores a 1 kHz. |
Proyecto de Inserción de Científicos Chilenos de la Fundación Andes N° C-13398/7. |
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Título: Desarrollo de técnicas de control no lineales
basadas en retroalimentación de variables de estados para convertidores estáticos de
potencia. |
4.- Publicaciones
Las publicaciones ISI corresponden a manuscritos indexados por el Institute for Scientific Information. Los artículos se han publicado en las revistas del Institute of Electrcial and Electronics Engineering (IEEE). Específicamente, en el IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications e IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. Además, se ha publicado en conferencias internacionales tales como el IEEE International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Control and Instrumentation, Industry Applications Annual meeting, Applied Power Electronics Conference, Power Electronics Specialists Conference, IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics e IEEE International Power Electronics Congress, y en conferencias nacionales tales como Seminario de Electrónica de Potencia, Asociación Chilena de Control Automático y Congreso Chileno de Ingeniería Eléctrica.
Chapter in books: |
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1.- J. Muñoz, P. Melín and J. Espinoza, Control of Multilevel STATCOMs, Static Compensators (STATCOMs) in Power Systems, pp. 265-311, Springer Press, 2015. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-287-281-4. 2.- Luis Morán, Juan Dixon, J. Espinoza, y José Rodríguez, “Electric Power Engineering Handbook”, Chapter 23: FACTS Controllers, SPi USA, 2007. 4.- J. Espinoza, “Power Electronics Handbook 2nd ed., Chapter 15: Inverters” Elsevier Science and Technology Books, 2006. 5.- J. Espinoza, “Power Electronics Handbook, Chapter 14: Inverters” Academic Press, 2001. |
Journal/transactions papers: |
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1. M. Garbarino, J. Rohten, R. Morales, J. Espinoza, J. Muñoz, J. Silva, D. Dewar, "Extended Operating Region Algorithm for PV Array Connected to Microgrids for Wide Frequency and Amplitude Variations," in Energies, 2023, DOI: 10.3390/en16073157. 2. R. Ramirez, C. Baier, F. Villarroel, E. Espinosa, M. Arevalo, J. Espinoza, "Reduction of DC Capacitor Size in Three-Phase Input/Single-Phase Output Power Cells of Multi-Cell Converters through Resonant and Predictive Control: A Characterization of Its Impact on the Operating Region," in Mathematics, 2023, DOI: 10.3390/math11143038. 3. F. Villarroel, J. Espinoza, M. Pérez, C. Baier, J. Rohten, R. Ramírez, E. Pulido, J. Silva, "A Predictive Shortest-Horizon Voltage Control Algorithm for Non-Minimum Phase Three-Phase Rectifiers," in IEEE Access, 2022, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3212731 4. R. Morales, J. Rohten, M. Garbarino, J. Muñoz, J. Silva, E. Pilido, J. Espinoza, “A Novel Global Maximum Power Point Tracking Method Based on Measurement Cells”, IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 7574-7587, Ene. 2022, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3205163. 5. Espinosa, E.; Espinoza, J.; Melín, P.; Rohten, J.; Rivera, M.; Muñoz, J. “FCS–MPC with Nonlinear Control Applied to a Multicell AFE Rectifier”. Sensors 2022, 22, 4100. DOI: 10.3390/s22114100. 6. Melín, P., Baier, C.; Espinosa, E.; Espinoza, J.. “Cascaded H-Bridge Converter Based on Current-Source Inverter with DC Links Magnetically Coupled to Reduce the DC Inductors Value,” Energies, vol. 15, pp., Ene. 2022, DOI: 10.3390/en15010324. 7. Melín, P.; Baier, C.; Espinosa, E; Riedemann, J.; Espinoza, J.; Peña, R. “Study of the Open-Source Arduino DUE Board as Digital Control Platform for Three-Phase Power Converters,” IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 7574-7587, Ene. 2022, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3138705. 8. Pulido, E.; Morán, L.; Silva, J.; Gonsález-Torres, I.; Rohten, J.; Villarroel, F.; Espinoza, J. “Design and Implementation of a Parallel-Connected Fault Current Attenuator for Power Distribution Systems,” IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol. 10, pp. 402-412,Feb. 2022, DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2021.3081048. 9. Espinosa, E.; Espinoza, J.; Melín, P., Rohten, J.; Baier, C.; Reyes, M. “Finite Control Set—Model Predictive Control with Non-Spread Spectrum and Reduced Switching Frequency Applied to Multi-Cell Rectifiers,” Energies, vol. 14, pp., Sep. 2021, DOI: 10.3390/en14196045. 10. Espinosa, E.; Melin, P.; Garcés, H.; Baier, C.; Espinoza, J. “Multicell AFE Rectifier Managed by Finite Control Set–Model Predictive Control,” IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 137782-137792, Oct. 2021, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3116938. 11. Villarroel, F.; Espinoza, J.; Pérez, M.; Ramírez, R.; Baier, C.; Sbárbaro, D.; Silva, J.; Reyes, M. “Stable Shortest Horizon FCS-MPC Output Voltage Control in Non-Minimum Phase Boost-Type Converters Based on Input-State Linearization,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 36, no 2, pp. 1378-1391, Jun. 2021, DOI: 10.1109/TEC.2021.3055733. 12. Silva, J.; Espinoza, J.; Rohten, J.; Pulido, E.; Villarroel, F.; Andreu, M. “A Novel Simplified Implementation of Finite-Set Model Predictive Control for Power Converters,” IEEE Access, vol. 9, pp. 96114-96124, Jul. 2021, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3094864. 13. Espinosa, E.; Melín, P., Baier, C. Espinoza, J., Garcés, H. “An Efficiency Analysis of 27 Level Single-Phase Asymmetric Inverter without Regeneration,” Energies, vol. 14, pp., Mar. 2021, DOI: 10.3390/en14051459. 14. Rohten, J.; Muñoz, J.; Pulido, E.; Silva, J.; Villarroel, F.; Espinoza, J. “Very Low Sampling Frequency Model Predictive Control for Power Converters in the Medium and High-Power Range Applications,” Energies, vol. 14, pp., Jan. 2021, DOI: 10.3390/en14010199. 15. Ramírez, R.; Baier, C.; Villarroel, F.; Espinoza, J.; Pou, J.; Rodríguez, J. “A Hybrid FCS-MPC with Low and Fixed Switching Frequency without Steady-State Error Applied to a Grid-Connected CHB Inverter,” IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 223637-223651, Dic. 2020, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3044226. 16. Rohten, J.; Silva, J.; Muñoz, J.; Villarroel, F.; Dewar, D.; Rivera, M.; Espinoza, J. “A Simple Self-Tuning Resonant Control Approach for Power Converters Connected to Micro-Grids with Distorted Voltage Conditions,” IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 216018-216028, Dec. 2020, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3041528. 17. Ramírez, R.; Baier, C.; Espinoza, J.; Villarroel, F. “Finite Control Set MPC with Fixed Switching Frequency Applied to a Grid Connected Single-Phase Cascade H-Bridge Inverter,” Energies, vol. 13, pp., Oct. 2020, DOI: 10.3390/en13205475. 18. Ruiz, F.; Pérez, M.; Espinoza, J.; Gajowik, T.; Stynski, S.; Malinowski, M. “Surveying Solid-State Transformer: Structures and Controls Providing Highly Efficient and Controllable Power Flow in Distribution Grids,” IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine, vol. 1, pp. 56-70, Mar. 2020, DOI: 10.1109/MIE.2019.2950436. 19. Melín, P.; Guzmán, J.; Hernández, F.; Espinoza, J.; Espinosa, E. “Analysis and control strategy for a current-source based D-STATCOM towards minimum losses,” International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, vol. 166, pp., Mar. 2020, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2019.105532. 20. Silva, J.; Espinoza, J.; Rohten, J.; Torres, M.; Reyes, M. “MPC algorithm with reduced computational burden and fixed switching spectrum for a multilevel inverter in a photovoltaic system,” IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 77405-77414, Abr. 2020, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.2988627. 21. Bierhoff, M.; Soliman, R.; Espinoza, J. “Analysis and Design of Grid-Tied Inverter with LCL Filter,” IEEE Open Journal of Power Electronics, vol. 1, pp. 161-169, May. 2020, DOI: 10.1109/OJPEL.2020.2995105. 22. Torres-González, I.; Miranda-Vidales, H.; Méndez-Barrios, C.; Espinoza, J.; Cárdenas, V. “Long-length Horizons Dynamic Matrix Predictive Control for a MMC Inverter,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 168, pp. 137-145, Mar. 2019, DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2018.11.020. 23. Almaguer, J.; Cárdenas, V.; Espinoza, J.; Aganza-Torres, A., and González, M. “Performance and Control Strategy of Real-Time Simulation of a Three-Phase Solid-State Transformer,” Applied Sciences-Basel, vol. 9, no 4, art. 789, Feb. 2019; DOI: 10.3390/app9040789. 24. Ramírez, R.; Espinoza, J.; Baier, C.; Rivera, M.; Villarroel, F.; Guzman, J.; Melín, P. “Finite-State Model Predictive Control With Integral Action Applied to a Single-Phase Z-Source Inverter,” IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol. 7, no 1, pp. 228-239, Mar. 2019, DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2018.2870985. 25. Torres-González, I.; Miranda-Vidales, H.; Espinoza, J.; Méndez-Barrios, C.; González, M. “State feedback control assisted by a gain scheduling scheme for three-level NPC VSC-HVDC transmission systems,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 157, pp. 227-237, Apr. 2018, DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2017.12.031. 26. Alcala, J.; Cardenas, V.; Espinoza, J.; Duran, M. “Investigation on the limitation of the BTB-VSC converter to control the active and reactive power flow,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 143, pp. 149-162, Feb. 2017, DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2016.09.012. 27. Melin, P.; Rohten, J.; Espinoza, J.; Baier, C.; Espinosa, E.; Muñoz, J.; Riedemann, J. “Analysis and Design of a Multicell Topology Based on Three-Phase/Single-Phase Current-Source Cells,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 31, no 9, pp. 6122-6133, Sep. 2016, DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2015.2502185. 28. Rohten, J.; Espinoza, J.; Muñoz, J.; Sbárbaro, D.; Pérez, M.; Melin, P.; Silva, J.; Espinosa, E. “Enhanced Predictive Control for a Wide Time-Variant Frequency Environment,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no 9, pp. 5827-5837, Sep. 2016, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2541625. 29. Rohten, J.; Espinoza, J.; Muñoz, J.; Pérez, M.; Melin, P.; Silva, J.; Espinosa, E.; Rivera, M. “Model Predictive Control for Power Converters in a Distorted Three-Phase Power Supply,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no 9, pp. 5838-5848, Sep. 2016, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2527732. 30. Lizana, R.; Pérez, M.; Bernet, S.; Espinoza, J.; Rodríguez, J. “Control of Arm Capacitor Voltages in Modular Multilevel Converters,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 31, no 2, pp. 1774-1784, Feb. 2016, DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2015.2426183. 31. Maurelia, E.; Espinoza, J.; Silva, C.; Rojas, Ch.; Melin, P.; Espinosa, E. “An Operating Condition-Based Scheme to Alternate Between Control Strategies for Improved Steady-State and Transient Behavior,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 11, no 6, pp. 1246-1254, Dic. 2015, DOI: 10.1109/TII.2015.2481791. 32. Lizana, R.; Perez, M.; Arancibia, D.; Espinoza, J.; Rodriguez, J. “Decoupled Current Model and Control of Modular Multilevel Converters,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 62, no 9, pp. 5382-5392, Sep. 2015, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2015.2405900. 33. García, C.; Rivera, M.; López, M.; Rodriguez, J.; Peńa, R.; Wheeler, P.; Espinoza, J. “A Simple Current Control Strategy for a Four-Leg Indirect Matrix Converter,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 30, no 4, pp. 2275-2287, Apr. 2015, DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2014.2321562. 34. Perez, M.; Lizana, R.; Bernet, S.; Espinoza, J.; Rodriguez, J. “Control of Arm Capacitor Voltages in Modular Multilevel Converters,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 31, no 2, pp. 1774-1784, Feb. 2015, DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2015.2426183. (Status: Early Access). 35. Torres M.; Lopes, L.; Morán, L.; Espinoza, J. “Self-Tuning Virtual Synchronous Machine: A Control Strategy for Energy Storage Systems to Support Dynamic Frequency Control,” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 29, no 4, pp. 833-840, Dic. 2014, DOI: 10.1109/TEC.2014.2362577. 36. Ramírez, R.; Espinoza, J.; Villarroel, F.; Maurelia, E.; Reyes, M. “A Novel Hybrid Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control Scheme with Reduced Switching,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 61, no 11, pp. 5912-5920, Nov. 2014, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2014.2308137. 37. Baier, C.; Espinoza, J.; Rivera, M.; Muñoz, J.; Wu, B.; Melín, P.; Yaramasu, V. “Improving Power Quality in Cascade Multilevel Converters Based on Single-Phase Non-Regenerative Power Cells,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 61, no 9, pp. 4498-4509, Sep. 2014, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2013.2289866. 38. Ramírez, R.; Espinoza, J.; Melín, P.; Reyes, M.; Espinosa, E.; Silva, C.; Maurelia, E. “Predictive Controller for a Three-Phase/Single-Phase Voltage Source Converter Cell,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 10, no 3, pp. 1878-1889, Aug. 2014, DOI: 10.1109/TII.2014.2332062. 39. Muñoz, J.; Espinoza, J.; Baier, C.; Morán, L.; Guzmán, J.; Cárdenas, V. “Decoupled and Modular Harmonic Compensation for Multilevel STATCOMs,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 61, no 6, pp. 2743-2753, Jun. 2014, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2013.2276058. 40. Espinosa, E.; Espinoza, J.; Melín, P.; Ramírez, R.; Villarroel, F.; Muñoz, J.; Morán, L. “A New Modulation Method for a 13-Level Asymmetric Inverter Towards Minimum THD,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 50, no 3, pp. 1924-1933, May/Jun. 2014, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2013.2282494. (Status: Publised). 41. Albistur, C.; Aravena, P.; Morán, L.; Espinoza, J. “A Simple Predictive Method to Estimate Flicker,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 50, no 3, pp. 2150-2155, May/Jun. 2014, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2013.2289951. (Status: Publised). 42. Rivera, M.; Rojas, C.; Wilson, A.; Rodríguez, J.; Espinoza, J.; Baier, C.; Muñoz, J. “Review of predictive control methods to improve the input current of an indirect matrix converter,” IET Power Electronics, vol. 7, no 4, pp. 886-894, Apr. 2014, DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2013.0327. 43. C. Sepúlveda, J. Muñoz, J. Espinoza, M. Figueroa, C. Baier. “FPGA v/s DSP Performance Comparison for a VSC-based STATCOM Control Application,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 9, no 3, pp. 1351-1360, Aug. 2013, DOI: 10.1109/TII.2012.2222419. 44. M. Rivera, C. Rojas, J. Rodríguez, and J. Espinoza. “Methods of Source Current Reference Generation for Predictive Control in a Direct Matrix Converter,” IEEE IET Power Electronics, vol. 6, no 5, pp. 894-901, May. 2013, DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2012.0357. 45. J. Rodríguez, M. Kazmierkowski, J. Espinoza, P. Zanchetta, M. Rivera. “Guest Editorial Special Section on Digital Control Systems in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives - Part III,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 9, no 2, pp. 587-588, May. 2013, DOI: 10.1109/TII.2012.2228662. 46. J. Rodríguez, M. Kazmierkowski, J. Espinoza, P. Zanchetta, H. Abu-Rub, H. Young, C. Rojas. “State of the Art of Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control in Power Electronics,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 9, no 2, pp. 1003-1016, May. 2013, DOI: 10.1109/TII.2012.2221469. 47. J. Guzmán, P. Melín, J. Espinoza, L. Morán, C. Baier, J. Muñoz, G. Guíñez. “Digital Implementation of Selective Harmonic Elimination Techniques in Modular Current Source Rectifiers,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 9, no 2, pp. 1167-1177, May. 2013, DOI: 10.1109/TII.2012.2210232. 48. F. Villarroel, J. Espinoza, C. Rojas, J. Rodríguez, M. Rivera, D. Sbárbaro. “Multiobjective Switching State Selector for Finite-States Model Predictive Control Based on Fuzzy Decision Making in a Matrix Converter,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 60, no 2, pp. 589-599, Feb. 2013, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2012.2206343. 49. J. Rodríguez, M. Kazmierkowski, J. Espinoza, P. Zanchetta, M. Rivera. “Introduction to the Special Section on Digital Control Systems in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives—Part II,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 60, no 2, pp. 575-577, Feb. 2013, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2012.2207813. 50. M. Rivera, A. Wilson, C. Rojas, J. Rodríguez, J. Espinoza, P. Wheeler, L. Empringham. “A Comparative Assessment of Model Predictive Current Control and Space Vector Modulation in a Direct Matrix Converter,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 60, no 2, pp. 578-588, Feb. 2013, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2012.2206347. 51. C. Rojas, J. Rodríguez, F. Villarroel, J. Espinoza, C. Silva, M. Trincado. “Predictive Torque and Flux Control without Weighting Factors,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 60, no 2, pp. 681-690, Feb. 2013, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2012.2206344. 52. C. Sepulveda, J. Munoz, J. Espinoza, M. Figueroa, P. Melín. “All-on-Chip dq-Frame Based D-STATCOM Control Implementation in a Low-Cost FPGA,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 60, no 2, pp. 659-669, Feb. 2013, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2012.2206353. 53. P. Melín, J. Espinoza, L. Morán, J. Rodríguez, V. Cárdenas, C. Baier, J. Muñoz. “Analysis, Design and Control of a Unified Power-Quality Conditioner Based on a Current-Source Topology,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 27, no 4, pp. 1727-1736, Oct. 2012, DOI: 10.1109/TPWRD.2012.2199524. 54. J. Muñoz, J. Espinoza, C. Baier, L. Morán, E. Espinosa, P. Melín, D. Sbárbaro. “Design of a Discrete-Time Linear Control Strategy for a Multi-Cell UPQC,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 59, no 10, pp. 3797-3807, Oct. 2012, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2011.2160511. 55. M. Rivera, J. Rodriguez, J. Espinoza, T. Friedli, J. Kolar, A. Wilson, C. Rojas. “Imposed Sinusoidal Source and Load Currents for an Indirect Matrix Converter,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 59, no 9, pp. 3427-3435, Sep. 2012, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2011.2172171. 56. J. Rodriguez, M. Kazmierkowski, J. Espinoza, P. Zanchetta. “Guest Editorial Special Section on Digital Control Systems in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives—I,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 8, no 3, pp. 435-436, Aug. 2012, DOI: 10.1109/TII.2012.2206032. 57. M. Rivera, J. Rodriguez, J. Espinoza, H. Abu-Rub. “Instantaneous Reactive Power Minimization and Current Control for an Indirect Matrix Converter Under a Distorted AC Supply,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 8, no 3, pp. 482-490, Aug. 2012, DOI: 10.1109/TII.2012.2194159. 58. M. Rivera, J. Rodriguez, P. Wheeler, C. Rojas, A. Wilson, J. Espinoza. “Control of a Matrix Converter with Imposed Sinusoidal Source Currents,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 59, no 4, pp. 1939-1949, Apr. 2012, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2011.2167114. 59. J. Rodriguez, R. Kennel, J. Espinoza, M. Trincado, C. Silva, C. Rojas. “High Performance Control Strategies for Electrical Drives: An Experimental Assessment,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 59, no 2, pp. 812-820, Feb. 2012, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2011.2158778. 60. M. Rivera, J. Rodriguez, B. Wu, J. Espinoza, C. Rojas. “Current Control for an Indirect Matrix Converter with Filter Resonance Mitigation,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 59, no 1, pp. 71-79, Jan. 2012, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2011.2165311. 61. M. Rivera, C. Rojas, J. Rodriguez, P. Wheeler, B. Wu, J. Espinoza. “Predictive Current Control with Input Filter Resonance Mitigation for a Direct Matrix Converter,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 26, no 10, pp. 2794-2803, Oct. 2011, DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2011.2121920. 62. C. Baier, J. Espinoza, L. Morán, J. Muñoz, P. Melín. “A High-Performance Multi-Cell Topology based on Single-Phase Power Cells for Three-Phase Systems operating under Unbalanced AC Mains and Asymmetrical Loads,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 57, no 8, pp. 2730-2738, Aug. 2010, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2009.2036637. 63. J. Guzmán, J. Espinoza, L. Morán, and G. Joós. “Selective Harmonic Elimination in Multi-Module Three-Phase Current-Source Converters,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 25, no 1, pp. 44-53, Jan. 2010, DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2009.2023658. 64. J. Muñoz, J. Espinoza, L. Morán, and C. Baier. “Design of a Modular UPQC Configuration Integrating a Components Economical Analysis,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 24, no 4, pp. 1763-1772, Oct. 2009, DOI: 10.1109/TPWRD.2009.2028795. 65. P. Correa, J. Rodríguez, M. Rivera, J. Espinoza, and J. Kolar. “Predictive Control of an Indirect Matrix Converter,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 56, no 6, pp. 1847-1853, Jun. 2009, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2009.2013686. 66. P. Lezana, J. Rodríguez , M. Pérez, and J. Espinoza. “Input Current Harmonics in a Regenerative Multicell Inverter with Single-phase PWM Rectifiers,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 56, no 2, pp. 408-417, Feb. 2009, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2008.2009200. 67. M. Pérez, J. Espinoza, L. Morán, M. Torres, and E. Araya. “A Robust Phase-Locked Loop Algorithm to Synchronize Static-Power Converters with Polluted AC Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 55, no 5, pp. 2185-2192, May. 2008, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2008.918638. 68. C. Baier, J. Espinoza, J. Rodríguez, and M. Pérez. “Performance Evaluation of a Multi-Cell Topology implemented with Single-Phase Non-Regenerative Cells under Unbalanced Supply Voltages,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 54, no 6, pp. 2969-2978, Dec. 2007, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2007.903977. 69. J. Espinoza, J. Espinoza, and L. Morán. “A Systematic Controller Design Approach for Neutral-Point-Clamped Three-Level Inverters,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 52, no 6, pp. 1589-1599, Dec. 2005, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2005.858719. 70. J. Rodríguez, J. Dixon, J. Espinoza, J. Pontt, and P. Lezana. “PWM Regenerative Rectifiers: State of the Art,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 5 – 22, Feb. 2005, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2004.841149. 71. M. Pérez, J. Espinoza, J. Rodríguez, and P. Lezana. “Regenerative Medium-Voltage AC Drive based on a Multi-cell Arrangement with Reduced Energy Storage Requirements,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 171 – 180, Feb. 2005, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2004.841095. 72. M. Pérez, R. Ortega and J. Espinoza. “Passivity–Based PI Control of Switched Power Converters,” IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, vol. 12, no 6, pp. 881-890, Nov. 2004, DOI: 10.1109/TCST.2004.833628. 73. J. Rodríguez, L. Morán, J. Pontt, J. Espinoza, R. Díaz, and E. Silva. “Operating experience of Shovel Drives for mining applications,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 40, no. 2, pp. 664 – 671, Mar./Apr. 2004, DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2004.824508. 74. D. Rivas, L. Morán, J. Dixon and J. Espinoza. “Improving passive filter compensation performance with active techniques,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 161 – 170, February 2003, 75. D. Rivas, L. Morán, J. Dixon and J. Espinoza. “A simple control scheme for hybrid active power filter,” IEE Proceedings on Generation, Transmission and Distribution, vol. 149, no. 4, pp. 485 – 490, July 2002, 76. J. Espinoza, G. Joós, J. Guzmán, L. Morán, and R. Burgos, “Selective harmonic elimination and current/voltage control in current/voltage source topologies: A unified approach,” IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron., vol. 48, no. 1, pp. 71-81, February 2001. 77. G. Joós and J. Espinoza, “Three phase series var compensation based on a voltage controlled current source inverter with supplemental modulation index control,” IEEE Trans. Power Electron., vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 587-598, May 1999. 78. P. Jain, J. Espinoza, and N. Ismail, “A single-stage zero-voltage zero-current switched full-bridge dc power supply with extended load power range,” IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron., vol. 46, no. 2, pp. 261-270, April 1999. 79. J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “DSP implementation of output voltage reconstruction in CSI based converters,” IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron vol. 45, no. 6, pp. 895-904, December 1998. 80. P. Jain, J. Espinoza, and H. Jin, “Performance of a single-stage UPS system for single-phase trapezoidal-shaped ac voltage supplies,” IEEE Trans. Power Electron., vol. 13, no. 5, pp. 912-923, September 1998. (Status: To be published). 81. J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “A current source inverter induction motor drive system with reduced losses,” IEEE Trans. on Industry Appl., vol. 34, no. 4, pp. 796-805, July/August 1998. 82. P. Jain, J. Espinoza, and S. Dewan, “Self-started voltage source series resonant converter for high power induction heating and melting applications,” IEEE Trans. on Industry Appl., vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 518-525, May/June 1998. 83. J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “State variable decoupling and power flow control in PWM current source rectifiers,” IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron., vol. 45, no. 1, pp. 78-87, February 1998. 84. J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “DSP based space vector PWM pattern generators for current source converters,” Canadian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, vol. 22, no. 4, pp. 155-161, November 1997. 85. J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “Current-source converter on-line pattern generator switching frequency minimization,” IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron., vol. 44, no. 2, pp. 198-206, April 1997. 86. E. Wiechmann, J. Espinoza and J. Rodríguez, “Compensated carrier PWM synchronization: A novel method to achieve self-regulation and AC unbalance compensation in AC fed converters,” IEEE Trans. Power Electron., vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 342-348, April 1992. |
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1. F. Villarroel, J. Espinoza, M. Pérez, R.
Ramírez, C. Baier, and L. Morán, "Shortest horizon FCS-MPC output voltage
tracking in non-minimum phase boost-type converters," IECON 2019 - 45th
Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Lisbon,
PORTUGAL, 2019, pp. 4119-4124. DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2019.8927508 2. J. Silva, J. Espinoza, D. Sbárbaro, L. Morán, J. Rohten, and L. Vaccaro, "Fast MPC Algorithm for a Grid Tied Photovoltaic System based on a Multilevel Inverter," IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Lisbon, PORTUGAL, 2019, pp. 3989-3994. DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2019.8927053 3. A. Carreño, M. P´rez, C. Baier and J. Espinoza, "Distribution Network Hybrid Transformer for Load Current and Grid Voltage Compensation," IECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Lisbon, PORTUGAL, 2019, pp. 6683-6688. DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2019.8927593 4. M. Bierhoff, J. Espinoza, M. González, R. Soliman, “Demystification of Active Damping Design for Three Phase LCL Filters,” Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2019 IEEE International Conference on, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, 2019, pp. 1411-1416. DOI: 10.1109/ICIT.2019.8754967. 5. M. Pérez, F. Ruiz, J. Espinoza, M. Malinowski. “Control of Solid-State Transformer based on Modular Multilevel Converters with Interconnecting Dual Active Bridges,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’2019, Vancouver, CANADA, Jun. 12 – 14, 2019, DOI: 10.1109/ISIE.2019.8781544. 6. M. Reyes, J. Espinoza, L. Moran and S. Kouro, "PV Farm Operation with Independent Reactive Power Compensation Regardless of the Active Power Level Generation," IECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Washington, DC, 2018, pp. 1928-1933. DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2018.8591301 7. M. González, L. Morán, J. Espinoza, F. Larenas and I. González-Torres, "Real-Time Simulation of a High-Power Cycloconverter Drive," IECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Washington, DC, 2018, pp. 1448-1453. doi: 10.1109/IECON.2018.8592686 8. P. Melin ; J. Guzman ; F. Hernandez ; C. Baier ; J. Munoz ; J. Espinoza ; M.I. González ; E.E. Espinosa, "Study of Reactive Power Compensation Capabilities and LC Filter Design for a Multilevel Three-Phase Current-Source D-STATCOM," IECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Washington, DC, 2018, pp. 3640-3645. doi: 10.1109/IECON.2018.8591466 9. P. Melin; J. Rohten; J. Guzman; F. Hernández; C. Baier; J. Munoz; J. Espinoza, "Series Active Power Compensator Based on Single-Phase Current-Source Converters with Minimum DC Current Operation," 2018 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Portland, OR, 2018, pp. 2588-2593. doi: 10.1109/ECCE.2018.8557939 10. J. Silva, J. Espinoza, M. Torres, J. Rohten, C. Baier and J. Muñoz, "Global Maximum Power Point Tracking Scheme on a Partially Shaded Photovoltaic Array," IECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, Washington, DC, 2018, pp. 1830-1834. doi: 10.1109/IECON.2018.8591320 11. A. Carreño, M. Pérez, J. Espinoza, “Frequency control of MMC-HVDC based on active and reactive power decoupling,” Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2018 IEEE International Conference on, Lyon, FRANCE, 2018, pp. 724-729. DOI: 10.1109/ICIT.2018.8352267. 12. C. Valenzuela; P. Vela; J. Espinoza, “A reactive power compensation method for a smart grid connected inverter using a residential PV System,” Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2017 - 43st Annual Conference of the IEEE, Beijing, CHINA, 2017, pp. 675-680. DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2017.8216117. 13. P. Vela; C. Valenzuela; J. Espinoza, “Using the DC-link capacitor as a rotating inertia in a three phase PV system,” 2017 IEEE XXIV International Conference on Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computing (INTERCON), Cusco, PERU, 2017, pp. 1-4. DOI: 10.1109/INTERCON.2017.8079653. 14. Ch. Alcota; M. Perez; J. Espinoza; M. Malinowski, “Control of a multi-terminal DC transmission system with reduced power oscillation,” 2017 19th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'17 ECCE Europe), Warsaw, POLAND, 2017, pp. 1-7. DOI: 10.23919/EPE17ECCEEurope.2017.8099399. 15. J. Muñoz; I. Torres; J. Guzmán; C. Baier; P. Melín; J. Rohten; J. Espinoza; J. Silva, “Selective harmonic elimination for a 27-level asymmetric multilevel converter,” 2017 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2017 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe (EEEIC / I&CPS Europe), Milan, ITALY, 2017, pp. 1-5. DOI: 10.1109/EEEIC.2017.7977626. 16. R. Méndez; D. Sbarbaro; J. Espinoza; Ch. Rojas, “Finite control set model predictive control assisted by a linear controller for true parameter uncertainty compensation,” Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2017 IEEE, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 2017, pp. 4964-4970. DOI: 10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096840. 17. E. Espinosa; J. Espinoza; C. Baier; J. Muñoz; P. Melin; R. Gregor, “Non-linear control and FCS — MPC applied to multi — Cell AFE rectifier with efficient behavior in steady state,” 2017 19th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'17 ECCE Europe), Warsaw, POLAND, 2017, pp. 1-10. DOI: 10.23919/EPE17ECCEEurope.2017.8099386. 18. I. González-Torres; H. Miranda; C. Méndez-Barrios; J. Espinoza; M. González; M. Pérez, “Dynamic matrix predictive control on DC-AC modular multilevel converter: Design, control and real-time simulation,” Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2017 IEEE, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 2017, pp. 4552-4559. DOI: 10.1109/ECCE.2017.8096780. 19. V. Arredondo; M. Perez; J. Espinoza, “Capacitor voltage ripple control based on decoupled power analysis in MMC,” 2017 11th IEEE International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG), Cadiz, SPAIN, 2017, pp. 544-549. DOI: 10.1109/CPE.2017.7915230. 20. J. Rohten, P. Melín, J. Espinoza, F. Villarroel, J. Silva, M. Rivera, and J. Muñoz, “Discrete Resonant Control for wide frequency range operation of power converters,” Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2016 - 42st Annual Conference of the IEEE, Florence, ITALY, 2016, pp. 7022-7027. DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2016.7794039. 21. R. Méndez, D. Sbárbaro, and J. Espinoza, “High dynamic and static performance FCS-MPC strategy for static power converters,” Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2016 IEEE, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 2016, pp. 1-7. DOI: 10.1109/ECCE.2016.7855146. 22. M. Rivera, L. Morán, S. Toledo, and J. Espinoza, “An Overview of Solar Energy in Chile,” 2016 IEEE Internationak Conference on Automatica (ICA-ACCA), 2016 IEEE, Curicó, CHILE, 2016, pp. 1-6. DOI: 10.1109/ICA-ACCA.2016.7778457. 23. J. Rohten, P. Melín, J. Espinoza, D. Sbárbaro, J. Silva, and M. Pérez, “Resonant control for power converters connected to weak and micro grid systems with variant frequency,” Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2016 IEEE, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 2016, pp. 1-6. DOI: 10.1109/ECCE.2016.7855400. 24. R. Ramírez, J. Espinoza, and C. Baier, “Operating region of a power cell in a CHB based topology operating at reduced second harmonic,” Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2016 - 42st Annual Conference of the IEEE, Florence, ITALY, 2016, pp. 5058-5063. DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2016.7793955. 25. J. Rohten, P. Zanchetta, M. Rivera, J. Muñoz, J. Espinoza, and J. Silva, “Multivariable control for a three-phase rectifier based on deadbeat algorithm,” Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2016 - 42st Annual Conference of the IEEE, Florence, ITALY, 2016, pp. 5977-5982. DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2016.7793304. 26. E. Espinosa, J. Espinoza, J. Silva, J. Rohten, P. Melín and J. Muñoz, “FCS - MPC with reduced switching frequency applied to a multi - cell AFE rectifier with improved transient behavior,” Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2016 - 42st Annual Conference of the IEEE, Florence, ITALY, 2016, pp. 3402-3408. DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2016.7794116. 27. J. Silva, J. Espinoza, J. Rohten, L. Morán, E. Espinosa, C. Baier, and J. Muñoz, “Extended-horizon finite-control-set predictive control of a multilevel inverter for grid-tie photovoltaic,” Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2016 IEEE, Milwaukee, WI, USA, 2016, pp. 1-6. DOI: 10.1109/ECCE.2016.7855104. 28. C. A. Rojas, J. Rodriguez, F. Villarroel, J. Espinoza and D. A. Khaburi, “Multiobjective Fuzzy Predictive Torque Control of an induction motor drive,” Power Electronics, Drives Systems & Technologies Conference (PEDSTC), 2015 6th, Tehran, 2015, pp. 201-206. DOI: 10.1109/PEDSTC.2015.7093274. 29. E. Espinosa, J. Espinoza, J. Rohten, P. Melin, J. Munoz and C. Baier, “Nonlinear control and model predictive control applied to a multi-cell AFE rectifier,” Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2015 IEEE, Montreal, QC, 2015, pp. 210-216. DOI: 10.1109/ECCE.2015.7309690. 30. J. Silva, J. Espinoza, J. Rohten, M. Torres and E. Espinosa, “Grid connected PV system with maximum power point estimation based on reference cells,” Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2015 - 41st Annual Conference of the IEEE, Yokohama, 2015, pp. 004070-004075. DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2015.7392734. 31. J. Muñoz, J. Rohten, J. Espinoza, P. Melín, C. Baier and M. Rivera, “Review of current control techniques for a cascaded H-Bridge STATCOM,” Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2015 IEEE International Conference on, Seville, 2015, pp. 3085-3090. DOI: 10.1109/ICIT.2015.7125554. 32. E. Espinosa, J. Espinoza, J. Rohten, J. Silva, J. Muñoz and P. Melín, “Finite control set model predictive control with reduced switching frequency applied to multi-cell rectifiers,” Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2015 IEEE International Conference on, Seville, 2015, pp. 2261-2267. DOI: 10.1109/ICIT.2015.7125431. 33. J. Rohten, J. Espinoza; J. Silva; J. Muñoz; D. Sbarbaro; C. Baier; E. Espinosa, “Operating region and control for power converters connected to a variable frequency and amplitude voltage grid supply,” Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2015 IEEE International Conference on, Seville, 2015, pp. 1094-1099. DOI: 10.1109/ICIT.2015.7125243. 34. J. Guzmán, M. Pérez, P. Melín, J. Espinoza, C. Baier. “Predictive control of modular current source converters,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2014, Dallas, USA, Nov. 29 – Nov. 1, 2014, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2014.7048734. 35. P. Melín, J. Espinoza, J. Rohten, E. Espinosa, C. Biaer, J. Guzmán. “Cascaded H-Bridge topologies comparison for multi-cell current-source inverters under different DC inductor size reduction methods,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2014, Dallas, USA, Nov. 29 – Nov. 1, 2014, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2014.7049191. 36. M. Torres, C. Baier, J. Silva, J. Espinoza. “On the control of a grid-connected photovoltaic plant under non-uniform insolation,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2014, Dallas, USA, Nov. 29 – Nov. 1, 2014, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2014.7049351. 37. E. Espinosa, J. Espinoza, J. Rohten, R. Ramírez, M. Reyes, J. Muñoz, P. Melin. “An efficiency comparison between a 18 pulses diode rectifier and a multi-cell AFE rectifier operating with FCS — MPC,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2014, Dallas, USA, Nov. 29 – Nov. 1, 2014, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2014.7048657. 38. J. Rohten, P. Melin, J. Espinoza, J. Silva, E. Espinosa, J. Munoz, C. Baier. “Resonant control for multi-cell cascaded H-Bridge topologies based on current source inverters,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2014, Dallas, USA, Nov. 29 – Nov. 1, 2014, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2014.7048739. 39. M. Torres, J. Espinoza, L. Morán, J. Rohten, P. Melín. “Integration of a large-scale photovoltaic plant using a multilevel converter topology and virtual synchronous generator control,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’2014, Istambul, TURQUEY, Jun. 1 – 4, 2014, DOI: 10.1109/ISIE.2014.6865033. 40. M. Rivera, J. Rodríguez, J. Espinoza, A. Olloqui, P. Wheeler, P. Zanchetta, C. Baier, J. Muñoz. “Two predictive control techniques for output voltage control and improvement of the source currents in an indirect matrix converter,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’2014, Istambul, TURQUEY, Jun. 1 – 4, 2014, DOI: 10.1109/ISIE.2014.6864822. 41. J. Rohten, P. Melín, J. Espinoza, J. Silva, E. Espinosa, J. Muñoz, D. Sbárbaro. “Resonant control for H-Bridge topologies based on single-phase Current-Source Inverters,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’2014, Istambul, TURQUEY, Jun. 1 – 4, 2014, DOI: 10.1109/ISIE.2014.6864838. 42. J. Rohten, J. Espinoza, F. Villarroel, J. Muñoz, P. Melín, C. Baier, M. Pérez. “Discrete synchronism methods for polluted single phase and unbalanced three-phase systems,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’2014, Istambul, TURQUEY, Jun. 1 – 4, 2014, DOI: 10.1109/ISIE.2014.6864810. 43. J. Muñoz, C. Baier, J. Espinoza, E. Espinosa, J. Guzman, M. Rivera. “Operating region comparison of symmetric and asymmetric Multilevel Shunt Active Power Filters,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’2014, Istambul, TURQUEY, Jun. 1 – 4, 2014, DOI: 10.1109/ISIE.2014.6864681. 44. L. Morán, J. Espinoza, R. Burgos. “Voltage regulation in mine power distribution systems: Problems and solutions,” in Conf. Rec. IAS’2014, Vancouver, CANADA, Oct. 5 – 9, 2014, DOI: 10.1109/IAS.2014.6978453. 45. E. Espinosa, J. Espinoza, R. Ramírez, J. Rohten, F. Villarroel, P. Melín, J. Guzmán. “A new modulation technique for 15-level asymmetric inverter operating with minimum THD,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6700149. 46. J. Rohten, J. Espinoza, F. Villarroel, J. Muñoz, C. Baier, P. Melín, D. Sbárbaro. “Predictive control for static power converters working in wide frequency ranges,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6700090. 47. C. Baier, P. Melín, J. Guzmá, M. Rivera, J. Muñoz, J. Rohten, J. Espinoza. “Current-source cascaded multilevel converters based on single-phase power cells,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6700156. 48. J. Muñoz, C. Baier, J. Espinoza, J. Guzmán, J. Rohten, P. Melín. “A comprehensive control strategy for an asymmetric multilevel Shunt Active Power Filter,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/ICIT.2013.6505711. 49. P. Zavala, M. Rivera, S. Kouro, J. Rodríguez, B. Wu, V. Yaramasu, C. Baier, J. Muñoz, J. Espinoza, P. Melín. “Predictive control of a current source rectifier with imposed sinusoidal input currents,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6700092. 50. C. Albistur, P. Aravena, L. Morán, J. Espinoza. “A simple predictive method to estimate flicker,” in Conf. Rec. IAS’2013, Orlando, FL, USA, Oct. 06 – 11, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IAS.2013.6682605. 51. E. Espinosa, J. Espinoza, R. Ramírez, M. Reyes, P. Melín, J. Muñoz, C. Baier. “Finite Control Set - Model Predictive Control applied to multicell rectifiers,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6700085. 52. P. Melín, J. Espinoza, J. Guzmán, M. Rivera, E. Espinosa, J. Rohten. “Analysis and design of a Cascaded H-Bridge topology based on current-source inverters,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6700085. 53. P. Melín, C. Baier, J. Espinoza, J. Muñoz, R. Ramírez, E. Maurelia. “On the DC inductors size reduction in a multi-cell topology based on current source converters by means of magnetic couplings,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6700167. 54. J. Muñoz, C. Baier, J. Espinoza, M. Rivera, J. Guzmán, J. Rohten. “Switching losses analysis of an asymmetric multilevel Shunt Active Power Filter,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6700565. 55. P. Petrowitsch, M. Rivera, J. Rodríguez, A. Olloqui, J. Elizondo, M. Macías, O. Micheloud, J. Espinoza, P. Wheeler, P. Zanchetta. “Predictive voltage control with imposed source current waveforms in an indirect matrix converter,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6699929. 56. E. Maurelia, J. Espinoza, R. Ramírez, M. Reyes, P. Melín, C. Silva, J. Muñoz. “Improved steady state and transient behavior of static power converters by means of an operating mode identifier algorithm,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6699248. 57. M. López, M. Rivera, C. García, J. Rodríguez, R. Peña, J. Espinoza, P. Wheeler. “Predictive control of two parallel induction machines fed by a six-leg indirect matrix converter under an unbalanced ac-supply,” IEEE International Symposium on Sensorless Control for Electrical Drives and Predictive Control of Electrical Drives and Power Electronics (SLED/PRECEDE), Munich, GERMANY, 17-19 Oct. 2013. 58. C. García, M. Rivera, M. López, J. Rodríguez, P. Wheeler, R. Peña, J. Espinoza, J. Riedemann. “Predictive current control of a four-leg indirect matrix converter with imposed source currents and common-mode voltage reduction,” IEEE Energy Conversion Congress & Expo (ECCE 2013), Denver, Colorado, USA, 15-19 Sep. 2013. 59. R. Ramírez, J. Espinoza, F. Villarroel, E. Maurelia, M. Reyes, E. Espinosa. “A novel hybrid finite control set model predictive control scheme with reduced switching,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2013, Vienna, AUSTRIA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2013, DOI: 10.1109/IECON.2013.6700080. 60. M. Rivera, S. Kouro, J. Rodriguez, B. Wu, J. Espinoza. “Predictive current control in a current source inverter operating with low switching frequency,” 4th IEEE International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives, POWERENG (2013, Turkey) Istanbul, 13-17 May 2013. 61. M. Rivera, J. Munoz, C. Baier, J. Rodriguez, J. Espinoza, V. Yaramasu, B. Wu, P. Wheeler. “A simple predictive current control of a single-phase matrix converter,” 4th IEEE International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives, POWERENG (2013, Turkey) Istanbul, 13-17 May 2013. 62. M. López, C. García, J. Rodriguez, M. Rivera, R. Pena, J. Espinoza, P. Wheeler. “Predictive torque control of a multi-drive system based on a two-stage six-leg matrix converter with unity input power factor,” 4th IEEE International Conference on Power Engineering, Energy and Electrical Drives, POWERENG (2013, Turkey) Istanbul, 13-17 May 2013 63.- J. Muñoz, C. Baier, J. Espinoza, J. Guzmán, J. Rohten, P. Melín. “A comprehensive control strategy for an asymmetric multilevel Shunt Active Power Filter,” in Conf. Rec. ICIT’2013, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA, Feb. 25 – 27, 2013. 64.- M. López, M. Rivera, C. García, J. Rodríguez, R. Peña, J. Espinoza, P. Wheeler. “Predictive torque control of a multi-drive system fed by a six-leg indirect matrix converter,” in Conf. Rec. ICIT’2013, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA, Feb. 25 – 27, 2013. 65.- E. Espinosa, J. Espinoza, F. Villarroel, J. Muñoz, P. Melín, R. Ramírez. “A Novel Modulation Technique for Asymmetric Multi-cell Inverters of 27-Level without Regeneration,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2012, Montreal, CANADA, Oct. 25 – 28, 2012. 66.- P. Melín, J. Espinoza, C. Baier, J. Rohten, R. Ramírez, L. Morán. “Improved Control Scheme Towards Reduced DC Link Inductors in a Multi-Cell Topology based on Current Source Converters,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2012, Montreal, CANADA, Oct. 25 – 28, 2012. 67.- R. Ramírez, J. Espinoza, P. Melín, F. Villarroel, E. Espinosa, M. Rivera. “Multi-Cell Topology based on Voltage-Source Converters with a Reduced DC Capacitor by Means of a Predictive Control Scheme,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2012, Montreal, CANADA, Oct. 25 – 28, 2012. 68.- M. Rivera, S. Kouro, J. Rodríguez, B. Wu, J. Espinoza. “Predictive Control of a Current Source Converter Operating with Low Switching Frequency,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2012, Montreal, CANADA, Oct. 25 – 28, 2012. 69.- J. Rohten, J. Espinoza, F. Villarroel, M. Pérez, J. Muñoz, P. Melín, E. Espinosa. “Static Power Converter Synchronization and Control under Varying Frequency Conditions,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2012, Montreal, CANADA, Oct. 25 – 28, 2012. 70.- J. Muñoz, J. Espinoza, C. Baier, L. Morán, J. Guzmán, J. Rohten. “Asymmetric Multilevel STATCOM to compensate Reactive Power and Current Harmonics,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2012, Montreal, CANADA, Oct. 25 – 28, 2012. 71.- C. Baier, J. Muñoz, J. Guzmán, J. Espinoza, P. Melín. “Reducing Harmonics and DC-Link Capacitors in Cascaded Multilevel Converters using Inter-Cell Magnetic Couplings,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2012, Montreal, CANADA, Oct. 25 – 28, 2012. 72.- R. Ramírez, J. Espinoza, F. Villarroel, E. Espinosa, P. Melín, L. Morán, D. Sbárbaro. “Active DC Link Voltage Ripple Reduction in DC-AC Power Cells based Topologies,” in Conf. Rec. ECCE’12, Raleigh, USA, Sep. 15 – 20, 2012. 73.- E. Espinosa, J. Espinoza, F. Villarroel, P. Melín, J. Rohten, J. Muñoz. “A New Modulation Method for a 13-Level Asymmetric Inverter that Operates with Minimum THD,” in Conf. Rec. ECCE’12, Raleigh, USA, Sep. 15 – 20, 2012. 74.- F. Villarroel, J. Espinoza, C. Rojas, C. Molina, J. Rodríguez. “Current Control In A Direct Matrix Converter Using A Finite States Model Predictive Control Scheme With Fuzzy Decision Making,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2011, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, Nov. 4 – 10, 2011. 75.- P. Melín, J. Espinoza, C. Baier, J. Guzmán, E. Espinosa. “Unified Power Quality Conditioner based-on Current Source Converters for Harmonic Mitigation using a Decoupled Control Strategy,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2011, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, Nov. 4 – 10, 2011. 76.- J. Rohten, J. Espinoza, J. Muñoz, P. Melín, E. Espinosa. “Discrete Nonlinear Control based on a Double dq Transform of a Multi-Cell UPQC,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2011, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, Nov. 4 – 10, 2011. 77.- J. Muñoz, J. Espinoza, C. Baier, L. Morán, J. Guzmán. “Modular Harmonic Cancellation in a Multilevel STATCOM,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2011, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, Nov. 4 – 10, 2011. 78.- C. Baier, J. Muñoz, J. Espinoza, P. Melín, J. Guzmán, L. Morán. “Improving Power Quality in Cascade Multilevel Converters Based on Single-Phase Non-regenerative Power Cells,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2011, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, Nov. 4 – 10, 2011. 79.- J. Guzmán, C. Baier, J. Espinoza, P. Melín, J. Muñoz, G. Guíñez. “Design of Modular Rectifiers with Magnetic AC Coupling for Large Current and Low Voltage Applications,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’2011, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, Nov. 4 – 10, 2011. 80.- J. Muñoz, J. Espinoza, E. Espinosa, C. Baier, P. Melín. “Systematic Design Comparison of Discrete-Time Linear Controllers for a DSTATCOM,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’10, Bari, ITALIA, Jul. 4 – 7, 2010. 81.- J. Muñoz, J. Espinoza, E. Espinosa, C. Baier, P. Melín. “Design of a Discrete-Time Linear Control Scheme for a Modular UPQC,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’10, Bari, ITALIA, Jul. 4 – 7, 2010. 82.- P. Melín, J. Espinoza, J. Muñoz, C. Baier, E. Espinosa. “Concepts of Decoupled Control for a Shunt Active Filter based on Multilevel Current Source Converters,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’10, Bari, ITALIA, Jul. 4 – 7, 2010. 83.- G. Guíñez, J. Guzmán, J. Espinoza, C. Baier, P. Melín. “Improvements in Harmonic Mitigation for Multilevel AC-Drives for High Power Applications,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’10, Bari, ITALIA, Jul. 4 – 7, 2010. 84.- C. Molina, J. Espinoza, E. Espinosa, F. Villarroel, J. Hidalgo. “Refined Control of an Unified Power Quality Conditioner under Nonlinear and Asymmetrical Loads,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’10, Bari, ITALIA, Jul. 4 – 7, 2010. 85.- C. Baier, J. Espinoza, P. Melín, E. Espinoza, Javier Muñoz. “A Novel Multi-Level CSI Based Topology with Inter-Cell Magnetic Couplings for Minimum DC Storage Components,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’10, Bari, ITALIA, Jul. 4 – 7, 2010. 86.- M. Rivera, J. Rodríguez, J. Kolar, J. Espinoza, C. Rojas. “Predictive Torque and Flux Control of an Induction Machine fed by an Indirect Matrix Converter with Reactive Power Minimization,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’10, Bari, ITALIA, Jul. 4 – 7, 2010. 87.- C. Rojas, M. Rivera, J. Rodríguez, J. Espinoza, P. Wheeler, F. Villarroel, A. Wilson. “Predictive Control of a Direct Matrix Converter Operating under an Unbalanced AC Source,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’10, Bari, ITALIA, Jul. 4 – 7, 2010. 88.- E. Espinosa; J. Espinoza; L. Morán; J. Hidalgo; J. Muñoz “A Multi-Cell Unified Power Quality Conditioner that Operates with Asymmetrical DC Links Voltages for Minimum THD,” in Conf. Rec. ECCE’09, San José, USA, Aug. 20 – 25, 2009. 89.- M. Rivera; P. Correa; J. Rodríguez; I. Lizama; J. Espinoza; C. Rojas “Predictive Control with Active Damping in a Direct Matrix Converter,” in Conf. Rec. ECCE’09, San José, USA, Aug. 20 – 25, 2009. 90.- M. Rivera; P. Correa; J. Rodriguez; I. Lizama; J. Espinoza; “Predictive Control of the Indirect Matrix Converter with Active Damping”, in Conf. Rec. IPEMC’09, Wuhan, CHINA, May. 17 – 20, 2009. 91.- P. Aravena, L. Moran, J. Dixon, J. Espinoza, O. Godoy; “A New Hybrid Filter Topology for Sub and Inter-Harmonic Attenuation in Cycloconverter-Fed Drives Applications”, in Conf. Rec. IAS’09, Houston, TX, USA, Oct. 4 – 8, 2009. 92.- C. Baier; J. Espinoza; L. Morán; J. Guzmán; J. Muñoz “Multi-cell topologies for three-phase systems operating under unbalanced AC mains and asymmetrical loads,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’08, Orlando, USA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2008. 93.- P. Correa; J. Rodríguez; J. Espinoza “Predictive control of an indirect matrix converter,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’08, Orlando, USA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2008. 94.- J. Muñoz; J. Espinoza; I. Rubilar; L. Morán; P. Melín “A modular approach for integrating harmonic cancellation in a multi-cell based UPQC,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’08, Orlando, USA, Nov. 10 – 13, 2008. 95.- C. Sepúlveda; J. Muñoz; J. Espinoza; C. Baier “Multiobjective LMI-based controller design for reactive power compensation in a DSTATCOM,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’08, Rodas, GRECIA, Jun. 15 – 19, 2008. 96.- C. Baier; J. Espinoza; L. Morán; C. Sepúlveda; L. Landaeta “A convenient form to connect single-phase cells to multi-pulse transformers in unbalanced systems,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’08, Rodas, GRECIA, Jun. 15 – 19, 2008. 97.- M. González; V. Cárdenas; L. Morán; J. Espinoza “Selecting between linear and nonlinear control in a dynamic voltage restorer,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’08, Rodas, GRECIA, Jun. 15 – 19, 2008. 98.- P. Melín; J. Espinoza; N. Zargari; L. Morán; J. Guzmán “A novel multi-level converter based on current source power cell,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’08, Rodas, GRECIA, Jun. 15 – 19, 2008. 99.- J. Hidalgo; J. Espinoza; L. Morán; E. Espinosa; C. Molina “High power AC drives based on stacking of standard low power AC drives,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’08, Rodas, GRECIA, Jun. 15 – 19, 2008. 100.- C. Ramírez; J. Espínoza; J. Guzmán; J. Rodríguez; G. Joos “Hybrid control of three-phase current source rectifiers,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’08, Rodas, GRECIA, Jun. 15 – 19, 2008. 101.- R. Vargas; M. Rivera; J. Rodríguez; J. Espinoza; P. Wheeler “Predictive torque control with input PF correction applied to an induction machine fed by a matrix converter,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’08, Rodas, GRECIA, Jun. 15 – 19, 2008. 102.- M. Rivera; R. Vargas; J. Espinoza; J. Rodríguez; P. Wheeler; C. Silva “Current control in matrix converters connected to polluted AC voltage supplies,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’08, Rodas, GRECIA, Jun. 15 – 19, 2008. 103.- J. Guzman; J. Espinoza; G. Joos; P. Melín; E. Araya “Modular current source AC-Drive: A simple control scheme,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’08, Rodas, GRECIA, Jun. 15 – 19, 2008. 104.- J. Muñoz, J. Reyes, J. Espinoza, I. Rubilar and L. Morán “A Novel Multi-Level Three-Phase UPQC Topology based on Full-Bridge Single-Phase Cells,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’07, Taipei, TAIWAN, Nov. 5 – 8, 2007. 105.- M. Rivera, J. Espinoza, R. Vargas, and J. Rodríguez “Behavior of the Predictive DTC based Matrix Converter under Unbalanced AC Supply,” in Conf. Rec. IAS’07, New Orleans, LA, USA, Sept. 23 – 27, 2007. 106.- I. Rubilar, J. Espinoza, J. Muñoz, and L. Morán “DC Link Voltage Unbalance Control in Three-Phase UPQCs based on NPC Topologies,” in Conf. Rec. IAS’07, New Orleans, LA, USA, Sept. 23 – 27, 2007. 107.- M. Pérez, J. Espinoza, M. Torres, and E. Araya “A Robust PLL Algorithm to Synchronize Static Power Converters with Polluted AC Systems,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’06, París, FRANCIA, Nov. 7 – 10, 2006. 108.- L. Landaeta, C. Sepúlveda, J. Espinoza, and C. Baier “A Mixed LQRI / PI based Control for Three-Phase UPQCs,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’06, París, FRANCIA, Nov. 7 – 10, 2006. 109.- C. Sepúlveda, J. Espinoza, L Landaeta, and C. Baier “Operating Regions Comparison of a UPQC and its Composing Structures,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’06, París, FRANCIA, Nov. 7 – 10, 2006. 110.- P. Melín, J. Espinoza, N Zargari, M. Sánchez, and J. Guzmán “Modeling Issues in Three-Phase Current Source Rectifiers that use Damping Resistors,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’06, Montreal, PQ, Canada, Jul. 9 – 12, 2006. 111.- J. Guzman, J. Espinoza, N Zargari, and L. Morán “Selective Harmonic Elimination in Multi-Modules Three-Phase Current-Source Converters,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’06, Montreal, PQ, Canada, Jul. 9 – 12, 2006. 112.- J. Sommer, J. Espinoza, and L. Morán “A Non-Linear Control Strategy for Instantaneous Power Factor Correction in 3-P 4-Wire Electrical Systems under Asymmetrical and Non-Linear Loads,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’06, Montreal, PQ, Canada, Jul. 9 – 12, 2006. 113.- C. Baier, M. Pérez, J. Espinoza, and J. Rodríguez “Analysis of a Multi-Cell Topology implemented with Single-Phase Non-Regenerative Cells Under an Unbalanced AC Mains,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’05, Raleigh, NC, USA, Nov. 6 – 10, 2005. 114.- J. Espinoza, L. Morán, and J. Guzmán “Multi-level three-phase current source inverter based AC drive for high performance applications,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’05, Recife, Brazil, June 12 – 16, 2005. 115.- J. Espinoza, L. Morán, and N. Zargari “Multi-level three-phase current source inverter based series voltage compensator,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’05, Recife, Brazil, June 12 – 16, 2005. 116.- E. Araya and J. Espinoza, “AC Filter Voltage Reconstruction in PWM-CSR,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’05, Recife, Brazil, June 12 – 16, 2005. 117.- J. Reyes, J. Espinoza, and C. Sepúlveda, “Operating Region of Single-Phase UPQCs,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’05, Recife, Brazil, June 12 – 16, 2005. 118.- M. Pérez, C. Baier, J. Espinoza, and J. Rodríguez, “Analysis of a Multi-Cell Converter under Unbalanced AC Source,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’05, Recife, Brazil, June 12 – 16, 2005. 119.- J. Guzmán and J. Espinoza, “Improvement Issues on Input Filter Design for PWM-CSR that are SHE Modulated,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’05, Recife, Brazil, June 12 – 16, 2004. 120.- J. Guzmán, J. Espinoza and M. Pérez, “Optimized Use of Selective Harmonic Elimination Techniques for Three-phase AC/DC Converters for High Power Applications,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’04, Busan, Korea, Nov. 3 – Nov. 6, 2004. 121.- C. Sepúlveda, J. Espinoza and R. Ortega, “Analysis and Design of a Linear Control Strategy for Three-phase UPQCs,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’04, Busan, Korea, Nov. 3 – Nov. 6, 2004. 122.- M. Torres, J. Espinoza and R. Ortega, “Modeling and Control of a High Voltage Direct Current Power Transmission System based on Active Voltage Source Converters,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’04, Busan, Korea, Nov. 3 – Nov. 6, 2004. 123.- M. Pérez, R. Ortega, and J. Espinoza, “Passivity-based PI Control of Three-phase Switched Power Converters,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’04, Busan, Korea, Nov. 3 – Nov. 6, 2004. 124.- F. Hernández, L. Morán, J. Espinoza, and J. Dixon, “A Multilevel Active Front-end Rectifier with Current Harmonic Compensation Capability,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’04, Busan, Korea, Nov. 3 – Nov. 6, 2004. 125.- L. Morán, J. Espinoza, M. Ortiz, J. Rodríguez, and J. Dixon, “Practical Problems Associated with the Operation of ASDs based on Active Front End Converters in Power Distribution Systems,” in Conf. Rec. IAS’04, Seattle, WA, USA, Oct.. 3 – Oct. 7, 2004. 126.- J. Espinoza, J. Espinoza, L. Morán, and D. Sbárbaro, “A Systematic Controller Design Approach for Neutral-Point-Clamped Three-Level Inverters,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’03, Roanoke, VA, USA, Nov. 2 – Nov. 6, 2003. (Status: Published). Nota: este paper fue galardonado con el Best Paper Presentation Award de su sesión. 127.- Á. Arriagada, J. Espinoza, J. Rodríguez, and L. Morán, “On-Line Filtering Reactance Identification in Voltage-Source Three-Phase Active-Front-End Rectifiers,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’03, Roanoke, VA, USA, Nov. 2 – Nov. 6, 2003. (Status: Published). 128.- M. López, L. Morán, J. Espinoza, and J. Dixon, “Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Asymmetric Multilevel Inverter for High Voltage Active Power Filter Applications,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’03, Roanoke, VA, USA, Nov. 2 – Nov. 6, 2003. (Status: Published). 129.- J. Guzmán, J. Espinoza, and M. Pérez, “Improved performance of multi-pulse current and voltage source converters by means of a modified SHE modulation technique,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’02, Sevilla, ESPAÑA, Nov. 5 – Nov. 8, 2002. (Status: Published). 130.- J. Rodríguez, P. Lezana, J. Pontt, J. Espinoza, and M. Pérez, “Input current harmonic in a regenerative multi-cell inverter with single-phase active rectifiers,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’02, Sevilla, ESPAÑA, Nov. 5 – Nov. 8, 2002. (Status: Published). 131.- J. Rodriguez, L. Moran, J. Pontt, J. Espinoza, R. Diaz, and E. Silva, “Operating experience of shovel drives for mining applications,” in Conf. Rec. IAS’2002, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, pp. 705 – 711, vol. 1, October 13 – 17, 2002. (Status: published) 132.- M. Pérez, J. Espinoza, J. Rodríguez, and P. Lezana, “Regenerative medium voltage ac drive based on a multi-cell arrangement with minimum energy storage requirements,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’2002, L’Aquila, ITALIA, pp. 857-862, July 8 - 11, 2002. (Status: Published). 133.- R. Burgos, E. Wiechmann, and J. Espinoza, “Capability assessment of high-performance control schemes for PWM voltage-source rectifiers fed from weak power systems,” in Conf. Rec. IEE Power Electronics, Machines & Drives, Bath, UK, pp. 80-85, April 15 - 18, 2002. (Status: Published). 134.- J. Espinoza, M. Pérez, G. Joós, and L. Morán, “Reactive Power Compensation Capabilities as a Function of Parasitic Components in Three-Phase Ac/Dc Voltage and Current Source Rectifiers,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’01, Denver CO, USA, pp. 1108 - 1113, Nov. 28 – Dec. 2, 2001. (Status: Published). Nota: este paper fue galardonado con el Best Paper Presentation Award de su sesión. 135.- J. Espinoza, E. Araya, G. Joós, and L. Morán, “Design and Performance Evaluation of a Generalized Virtual Sensor for Three-Phase PWM Ac/Dc Converters,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’01, Denver CO, USA, pp. 1102 - 1107, Nov. 28 – Dec. 2, 2001. (Status: Published). 136.- F. Hernández, L. Morán, J. Espinoza, and J. Dixon, “A generalized control scheme for active front-end multilevel converters,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’01, Denver CO, USA, pp. 915 - 920, Nov. 28 – Dec. 2, 2001. (Status: Published). 137.- R. Domke, L. Morán, J. Espinoza, and J. Dixon, “A simple control scheme for an active power filter implemented with a three-level NPC inverter,” in Conf. Rec. EPE’01, Graz, AUSTRIA, Aug. 27 – 29, 2001. (Status: Published). 138.- J. Espinoza, G. Joós, J. Guzmán, L. Morán, and R. Burgos, “Selective harmonic elimination and current/voltage control in current/voltage source topologies: A unified approach,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’99, San José CA, USA, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 1999. (Status: Published). 139.- E. Araya, J. Espinoza, G. Joós, D. Sbárbaro, and L. Morán, “Sensores virtuales en rectificadores trifásicos PWM fuente de corriente,” en Anales del XIII Congreso Chileno de Ingeniería Eléctrica 1999, CCIE’99, Santiago, CHILE, pp. 254-259, Noviembre 8-12, 1999. (Status: Published). 140.- J. Espinoza, G. Joós, E. Araya, D. Sbárbaro, and L. Morán, “Virtual-sensor-based control of PWM current source rectifiers,” in Conf. Rec. IAS’99, Phoenix AZ, USA, pp. 2201-2207, October 3-7, 1999. (Status: Published). 141.- J. Espinoza, G. Joós, and L. Morán, “Decoupled control of the active and reactive power in three-phase PWM rectifiers based on non-linear control strategies,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’99, Charleston SC, USA, pp. 131-136, June 27 - July 1. 1999. (Status: Published). 142.- J. Espinoza, G. Joós, Luis Cea, and L. Salazar, “Space vector modulation techniques for current source rectifiers operating at switching frequencies up to 1 kHz,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’98, Aachen, GERMANY, pp. 542-547, August-Sept. 1998. (Status: Published). 143.- J. Espinoza, “Control Desacoplado del Flujo de Potencia Activa y Reactiva Instantáneas en Rectificadores PWM” (Decopuled control of hte instantaneous active and reactive power in PWM rectifiers) in CLCA’98 - ACCA’98, Viña del Mar, CHILE, pp. 321-326, Nov. 1998. (Status: Published). 144.- L. Salazar, F. Zapata, and J. Espinoza, “Analysis and design of a single-phase PWM current source rectifier with neutral leg” in Conf. Rec. IECON’98, Aachen, GERMANY, pp. 519-524, August-Sept. 1998. (Status: Published). 145.- P. Jain, J. Espinoza, “A single-stage zero-voltage zero-current switched full-bridge dc power supply with extended load power range,” in Conf. Rec. INTELEC’97, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, Oct. 1997. (Status: Published). 146.- P. Jain, J. Espinoza, and S. Dewan, “Self-started voltage source series resonant converter for high power induction heating and melting applications,” in Conf. Rec. IAS’97, San Jose CA, USA, pp. 1653-1660, Oct. 1997. (Status: Published). 147.- J. Espinoza, G. Joós, and A. Bakhshai, “Non-linear control and stabilization of PWM current source rectifiers in the regeneration mode,” in Conf. Rec. APEC’97, Atlanta GA, USA, pp. 902-908, Feb. 1997. (Status: Published). 148.- P. Jain and J. Espinoza, “Transient performance of a single-stage UPS system for single-phase trapezoidal-shaped ac voltage supplies,” in Conf. Rec. APEC’97, Atlanta GA, USA, pp. 832-838, Feb. 1997. (Status: Published). 149.- A. Bakhshai, G. Joós, J. Espinoza, and H. Jin, “Fast space vector modulation based on a neurocomputing digital signal processor,” in Conf. Rec. APEC’97, Atlanta GA, USA, pp. 872-878, Feb. 1997. (Status: Published). 150.- A. Bakhshai, J. Espinoza, G. Joós, and H. Jin, “A combined artificial neural network and DSP approach to the implementation of space vector modulation techniques,” in Conf. Rec. IAS’96, San Diego CA, USA, pp. 934-940, Oct. 1996. (Status: Published). 151.- J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “Control Options for PWM Current Source Converters,” in Conf. Rec. PEMC’96, Budapest HUNGARY, pp. 2/231-2/235, Sept., 1996. (Status: Published). 152.- J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “State Variable Decoupling and Power Flow Control in PWM Current Source Rectifiers,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’95, Orlando FL, USA, pp. 686-691, Nov. 1995. (Status: Published). 153.- J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “A Current Source Inverter Induction Motor Drive System with Reduced Losses,” in Conf. Rec. IAS’95, Orlando FL, USA, pp. 45-52, Oct. 1995. (Status: Published). 154.- J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “DSP Based Space Vector PWM Pattern Generators for Current Source Converters,” in Conf. Rec. CCECE’95, Montreal PQ, CANADA, pp. 979-982, Sept. 1995. (Status: Published). 155.- G. Joós and J. Espinoza, “Reduction de la Distortion et Optimisation du Facteur de Puissance des Redresseurs M.L.I.,” in Conf. Rec. PRCR’95, Nantes, France, Janvier 1995. (Status: Published). 156. J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “Current Source Converter On-Line Pattern Generator Switching Frequency Minimization,” in Conf. Rec. IAS’94, Denver Colorado, USA, pp. 813-819, Oct. 1994. (Status: Published). 157. J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “DSP Implementation of Output Voltage Reconstruction in CSI Based UPS System,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’94, Bologna ITALY, pp. 491-496, Sept. 1994. (Status: Published). 158. J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “Power converter system simulation using high level languages,” in Conf. Rec. PELS’94, Trois-Rivières PQ, CANADA, pp. 79-84, August 1994. (Status: Published). 159. G. Joós and J. Espinoza, “Three Phase Series VAR Compensation Based on a Voltage Controlled Current Source Inverter with Supplemental Modulation Index Control,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’94, Taipei TAIWAN, pp. 1437-1442, June 1994. (Status: Published). 160. G. Joós and J. Espinoza, “A High Performance Voltage Regulated CSI AC Induction Motor Drive,” in Conf. Rec. APEC’94, Orlando FL, USA, pp. 501-506, Feb. 1994. (Status: Published). 161. G. Joós and J. Espinoza, “PWM Control Techniques in Current Source Rectifiers,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’93, Maui HAWAII, pp. 1210-1214, Nov. 1993. (Status: Published). 162. J. Espinoza, G. Joós and P. Ziogas, “Fast and Efficient Power Converter System Simulation Using High Level Languages,” in Conf. Rec. APT’93, Athens GREECE, Sept. 1993. (Status: Published). 163. E. Wiechmann, J. Espinoza, J. Rodríguez and L. Salazar, “A Direct Frequency Converter Controlled by Space Vectors,” in Conf. Rec. PESC’93, Seattle, USA, pp. 314-320, June 1993. (Status: Published). 164. J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “An Integrated Three Phase Voltage Regulated Current Source Inverter Topology,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’93, Budapest HUNGARY, pp. 663-668, June 1993. (Status: Published). 165. J. Espinoza and G. Joós, “On Line Generation of Gating Signals for Current Source Converter Topologies,” in Conf. Rec. ISIE’93, Budapest HUNGARY, pp. 674-678, June 1993. (Status: Published). 166. J. Espinoza, G. Joós and P. Ziogas, “A General Purpose Voltage Regulated Current-Source Inverter Power Supply,” in Conf. Rec. APEC’93, San Diego CA, USA, pp. 778-784, March 1993. (Status: Published). 167. J. Espinoza, G. Joós and P. Ziogas, “Voltage Controlled Current Source Inverters,” in Conf. Rec. IECON’92, San Diego CA, USA, pp. 512-517, Nov. 1992. (Status: Published). |
