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AIPE CAD Agent

The mechanical-geometry agent of the AIPE framework: parametric FreeCAD models of transformers, cooling and converter assemblies with geometric checks, illustrated by a 10 kW DAB converter.

AIPE Field Simulation

The finite-element agent of the AIPE framework: Gmsh and Elmer workflows for thermal and magnetic fields, illustrated by the heat sink of a 10 kW DAB converter, solved from the CAD Agent’s model.

AIPE IEEE Paper Agent

The research-writing agent of the AIPE framework: evidence-linked paper plans and venue-specific IEEE manuscripts, illustrated by a paper plan for the 10 kW DAB benchmark.

AIPE PCB Agent

The PCB design agent of the AIPE framework: from converter requirements to checked KiCad schematics and boards, illustrated by a 5 kW SiC buck converter.

AIPE Sketcher

The schematic agent of the AIPE framework: circuit descriptions to connectivity-checked SVG schematics, illustrated by a dual-active-bridge converter.

Converter Design Optimisation

Multi-objective converter design: the optimal design process, an integrated framework for loss, volume and cost, and a Pareto study of a 1 kW buck-type inverter.

DC Microgrid Control Strategies

A hierarchical control scheme for low-voltage DC microgrids: passive converter control, DC bus signalling and rule-based energy management.

Dual-Window DC Bus Signalling

The dual-window DC bus interacting method: working and signalling voltage windows for coordination of sources and storage.

Double Pulse Test

Double-pulse testing of power devices: the test circuit, a SiC MOSFET test platform and measurement campaign, and a purpose-designed GaN double-pulse test board.

Zhejiang University 50 kW DC Microgrid Test Bench

A 50 kW DC microgrid test bench at Zhejiang University: converter protection, hierarchical control with passivity-based stabilisation, and droop control of three-phase AC–DC interface converters.

GaN Current Capability Test

Current capability of a packaged GaN power device, tracked through the junction temperature read from an on-chip sensing resistance.

Isolated Converters

Design and simulation of isolated DC–DC converters for data-centre power: LLC resonant and dual-active-bridge topologies.

Microgrid Energy Management

Microgrid energy management: a DC microgrid EMS considering battery degradation, the 3 MW marine fuel-cell powertrain and marine thermal evaluation.

Semiconductor Device Modelling

Semiconductor modelling for power conversion, with a SiC static ANN model for conduction, switching energy and thermal response.

Non-Isolated Converters

Non-isolated converters for DC microgrids: bidirectional battery interfaces and Boost-converter stabilisation.

Embedded-Core PCB Current Transformer

A current transformer with a ferrite core embedded in the PCB and a secondary winding of traces and vias, sized with a design workbook for bandwidth, saturation and trace current.

PCB Rogowski Coil Current Sensing

A review of how the Rogowski coil developed and how PCB winding patterns trade off, and five PCB coil designs with on-board signal conditioning for fast current transients in power converters.

PV Battery System

A modified MPPT algorithm that combines solar power tracking with battery charging limits in one converter controller.

Current Sensing

Compact PCB-integrated current sensors for fast-switching power converters: a PCB Rogowski coil and an embedded-core PCB current transformer.

Thermal Evaluation

Enclosure thermal modelling and ventilation behaviour across North Sea, Persian Gulf and Singapore climate scenarios.

Solid-State Transformers

A review of solid-state transformer technology for the ASSIST project, and the simulation-based design of the dual-active-bridge stage of a three-stage SST with Cardiff University.

Power Device Characterization

Electrical and thermal characterization of SiC and GaN power devices: double-pulse testing, thermal resistance and impedance, and current capability.

Thermal Characterization

Thermal resistance of a packaged GaN power device from an on-chip temperature-sensing resistance, and transient thermal impedance of a SiC MOSFET.

Wireless Power Transfer

Wireless power transfer research for underwater applications and a postdoctoral prototype test bench.