A área de sensores é uma das mais importantes do mundo tecnológico e científico moderno. O monitoramento contínuo de processos através de variáveis de diversas naturezas está presente em áreas como indústria, agricultura, biologia, meio ambiente, e centros de pesquisa. Os sensores químicos de pH fazem parte deste conjunto por analisar um dos parâmetros mais importantes em muitas áreas. Neste trabalho, o uso de filmes finos de polianilina (PANI) eletrodepositada em sensores de pH foi estudado. Duas configurações do sensor EGFET (Extended Gate Field-Effect Transistor) foram estudadas: o sensor Single-EGFET (S-EGFET) e o sensor Instrumental Amplifier-EGFET (IA-EGFET). Os filmes foram analisados nos dois sistemas e a sensibilidade e linearidade de cada sensor, comparada. Valores iniciais de sensibilidade no sensor IA-EGFET foram reduzidas devido a protonação interna do polímero quando medidos no sensor S-EGFET. Observamos uma relação entre quantidade de material polimérico depositado e o grau de alteração dos parâmetros. Os filmes de PANI foram estudados em sensores IA-EGFET como passo inicial para aplica-los em sensores diferencias, Diferencial-IA-EGFET (D-IA-EGFET). Desenvolveu-se o sensor diferencial por esse apresentar a vantagem de ser insensível a ruído (temperatura, tempo, sistema eletrônico, concentração, etc.) sobre o sensor simples. Para este sensor temos um filme principal com alta sensibilidade ao íon de interesse, um filme de contraste com baixa sensibilidade aos íons de interesse e igual sensibilidade às fontes indesejáveis. Esses pares de filmes foram compostos por PANI, protonada e não protonada, óxido de estanho dopado com flúor e dióxido de titânio. Medidas diferenciais em função de temperatura, concentração da solução de estudo e tempo mostraram que um mecanismo de sensibilidade a íons e propriedades elétricas similares dos filmes gera um sensor diferencial bom e estável. A PANI é um material poli-eletrocrômico, isto é, seu estado de oxidação altera sua coloração. Utilizando filmes finos de PANI, que sofrem reações de protonação e desprotonação em contato com soluções ácidas e básicas, obtivemos um sensor ótico analisando os espectros de reflexão das amostras. Uma resposta aprimorada por polarização elétrica das amostras mostrou aumento da sensibilidade e diminuição da linearidade do sensor em função da variação da polarização, fazendo necessária a obtenção de um ponto ótimo de trabalho. / The study of sensors is one of the most important in the technological and scientific modern world. Continuous monitoring of processes, using variables of different types, is present in such areas as industry, agriculture, biology, environment, and research centers. Chemical pH sensors are part of this group due to its capability to analyze important parameter in many fields. In this MS we investigated the use of electrodeposited polyaniline (PANI) thin films as pH sensors. Two configurations of the EGFET (Extended Gate Field-Effect Transistor) sensor were studied: the Single-EGFET (S-EGFET) and the Instrumental Amplifier-EGFET (IA-EGFET). The films were analyzed in both systems and the sensitivity and linearity of each sensor were compared. Initial sensitivities measured in the IA-EGFET were reduced due to polymer bulk protonation after sequential measurement in the S-EGFET system. A relationship between the amount of deposited polymer and the degree of sensitivity change was observed. The films of PANI were studied in IA-EGFET sensors prior to its application in differential mode sensors, the Differential-IA-EGFET (D-IA-EGFET). The differential mode of operation was developed due to its advantage of being insensitivity to noise (temperature, electronic, time and buffer concentration variations) over the single one. The sensor has a principal film possessing high sensitivity to the target ion and a contrast film with a low sensitivity to the target ion, and both with the same sensitivity to the noise sources. These films were made of PANI, protonated and non-protonated, fluorine tin oxide, and titanium dioxide. Differential measurements as function of temperature, buffer concentration and time showed that similarity in ion-sensing mechanisms and electrical properties of the single films is necessary for the fabrication of good and stable differential sensors. PANI is a polyelectrochromic material, in other words, its oxidation state changes its color. Thin films of PANI (which can be protonated or deprotonated in contact to acid or basic solutions) were used in optical sensors by means of its reflective spectra. A bias-enhanced reflective response increased the films sensitivity and decreases its linearity, inducing the determination of an optimized working point.

<p>A lot of today’s new developments strive for energy efficiency. This includes the hydraulic side of industry. The Division of Fluid andMechanical Engineering Systems of Linköpings University in collaboration with Volvo Construction Equipment in Eskilstuna has developed a newhydraulic concept when it comes to the control of cylinder loads in a wheel loader. The concept differs from today’s application, where the cylinderload is controlled via a valve, in the way that the load is solely controlled by a pump. To control this system, an electrical feed back of operatorsdemanded signal is needed. These signals have to be correctly interpreted so that valve and the pumps perform the requested operation. The newsystem is going to need a unit that can perform these operations in a way that corresponds to the operating level of today’s hydraulically controlledsystem.The study aims to develop a software platform that solves this. This platform shall, besides performing the operators’ demands, monitor the system.The monitoring of the system is a crucial part because of security issues, but also when analyzing the systems functionality. The implementation ofthis software will be done in a real-time computer with the ability to collect data, interpret it and then control the connected units of the system.Further work that is to be done is an energy consumption study of today’s hydraulic system, and on the basis of this study, theoretically evaluate thenew system.The study has resulted in a great insight of an industrial mechanic machine, this in a level that includes an entire system. The wide range of thistask has brought analysis and development of both hydraul mechanical-, electrical- and software related systems. With an understanding of these,both separate and in interaction with each other, a platform has been designed that shall facilitate the forthcoming development of energy efficienthydraulics, both at VCE and LiTH.</p>

A lot of today’s new developments strive for energy efficiency. This includes the hydraulic side of industry. The Division of Fluid andMechanical Engineering Systems of Linköpings University in collaboration with Volvo Construction Equipment in Eskilstuna has developed a newhydraulic concept when it comes to the control of cylinder loads in a wheel loader. The concept differs from today’s application, where the cylinderload is controlled via a valve, in the way that the load is solely controlled by a pump. To control this system, an electrical feed back of operatorsdemanded signal is needed. These signals have to be correctly interpreted so that valve and the pumps perform the requested operation. The newsystem is going to need a unit that can perform these operations in a way that corresponds to the operating level of today’s hydraulically controlledsystem.The study aims to develop a software platform that solves this. This platform shall, besides performing the operators’ demands, monitor the system.The monitoring of the system is a crucial part because of security issues, but also when analyzing the systems functionality. The implementation ofthis software will be done in a real-time computer with the ability to collect data, interpret it and then control the connected units of the system.Further work that is to be done is an energy consumption study of today’s hydraulic system, and on the basis of this study, theoretically evaluate thenew system.The study has resulted in a great insight of an industrial mechanic machine, this in a level that includes an entire system. The wide range of thistask has brought analysis and development of both hydraul mechanical-, electrical- and software related systems. With an understanding of these,both separate and in interaction with each other, a platform has been designed that shall facilitate the forthcoming development of energy efficienthydraulics, both at VCE and LiTH.

A área de sensores é uma das mais importantes do mundo tecnológico e científico moderno. O monitoramento contínuo de processos através de variáveis de diversas naturezas está presente em áreas como indústria, agricultura, biologia, meio ambiente, e centros de pesquisa. Os sensores químicos de pH fazem parte deste conjunto por analisar um dos parâmetros mais importantes em muitas áreas. Neste trabalho, o uso de filmes finos de polianilina (PANI) eletrodepositada em sensores de pH foi estudado. Duas configurações do sensor EGFET (Extended Gate Field-Effect Transistor) foram estudadas: o sensor Single-EGFET (S-EGFET) e o sensor Instrumental Amplifier-EGFET (IA-EGFET). Os filmes foram analisados nos dois sistemas e a sensibilidade e linearidade de cada sensor, comparada. Valores iniciais de sensibilidade no sensor IA-EGFET foram reduzidas devido a protonação interna do polímero quando medidos no sensor S-EGFET. Observamos uma relação entre quantidade de material polimérico depositado e o grau de alteração dos parâmetros. Os filmes de PANI foram estudados em sensores IA-EGFET como passo inicial para aplica-los em sensores diferencias, Diferencial-IA-EGFET (D-IA-EGFET). Desenvolveu-se o sensor diferencial por esse apresentar a vantagem de ser insensível a ruído (temperatura, tempo, sistema eletrônico, concentração, etc.) sobre o sensor simples. Para este sensor temos um filme principal com alta sensibilidade ao íon de interesse, um filme de contraste com baixa sensibilidade aos íons de interesse e igual sensibilidade às fontes indesejáveis. Esses pares de filmes foram compostos por PANI, protonada e não protonada, óxido de estanho dopado com flúor e dióxido de titânio. Medidas diferenciais em função de temperatura, concentração da solução de estudo e tempo mostraram que um mecanismo de sensibilidade a íons e propriedades elétricas similares dos filmes gera um sensor diferencial bom e estável. A PANI é um material poli-eletrocrômico, isto é, seu estado de oxidação altera sua coloração. Utilizando filmes finos de PANI, que sofrem reações de protonação e desprotonação em contato com soluções ácidas e básicas, obtivemos um sensor ótico analisando os espectros de reflexão das amostras. Uma resposta aprimorada por polarização elétrica das amostras mostrou aumento da sensibilidade e diminuição da linearidade do sensor em função da variação da polarização, fazendo necessária a obtenção de um ponto ótimo de trabalho. / The study of sensors is one of the most important in the technological and scientific modern world. Continuous monitoring of processes, using variables of different types, is present in such areas as industry, agriculture, biology, environment, and research centers. Chemical pH sensors are part of this group due to its capability to analyze important parameter in many fields. In this MS we investigated the use of electrodeposited polyaniline (PANI) thin films as pH sensors. Two configurations of the EGFET (Extended Gate Field-Effect Transistor) sensor were studied: the Single-EGFET (S-EGFET) and the Instrumental Amplifier-EGFET (IA-EGFET). The films were analyzed in both systems and the sensitivity and linearity of each sensor were compared. Initial sensitivities measured in the IA-EGFET were reduced due to polymer bulk protonation after sequential measurement in the S-EGFET system. A relationship between the amount of deposited polymer and the degree of sensitivity change was observed. The films of PANI were studied in IA-EGFET sensors prior to its application in differential mode sensors, the Differential-IA-EGFET (D-IA-EGFET). The differential mode of operation was developed due to its advantage of being insensitivity to noise (temperature, electronic, time and buffer concentration variations) over the single one. The sensor has a principal film possessing high sensitivity to the target ion and a contrast film with a low sensitivity to the target ion, and both with the same sensitivity to the noise sources. These films were made of PANI, protonated and non-protonated, fluorine tin oxide, and titanium dioxide. Differential measurements as function of temperature, buffer concentration and time showed that similarity in ion-sensing mechanisms and electrical properties of the single films is necessary for the fabrication of good and stable differential sensors. PANI is a polyelectrochromic material, in other words, its oxidation state changes its color. Thin films of PANI (which can be protonated or deprotonated in contact to acid or basic solutions) were used in optical sensors by means of its reflective spectra. A bias-enhanced reflective response increased the films sensitivity and decreases its linearity, inducing the determination of an optimized working point.

Terminal models have been used for various power electronic applications. In this work a two- and three-terminal black box model is proposed for electro-magnetic interference (EMI) characterization. The modeling procedure starts with a time-variant system at a particular operating condition, which can be a converter, set of converters, sub-system or collection of components. A unique, linear equivalent circuit is created for applications in the frequency domain. Impedances and current / voltage sources define the noise throughout the entire EMI frequency spectrum. All parameters needed to create the model are clearly defined to ensure convergence and maximize accuracy. The model is then used to predict the attenuation caused by a filter with increased accuracy over small signal insertion gain measurements performed with network analyzers. Knowledge of EMI filters interactions with the converter allows for advanced techniques and design constraints to optimize the filter for size, weight, and cost. Additionally, the model is also demonstrated when the operating point of the system does not remain constant, as with AC power systems. Modeling of a varying operating point requires information of all the operating conditions for a complete and accurate model. However, the data collection and processing quickly become unmanageable due to the large amounts of data needed. Therefore, simplification techniques are used to reduce the complexity of the model while maintaining accuracy throughout the frequency spectrum. The modeling approach is verified for linear and power electronic networks including: a dc-dc boost converter, phase-leg module, and a simulated dc-ac inverter. The accuracy of the model is confirmed up to 100 MHz in simulation and at least 50 MHz for experimental validation. / Ph. D.

This dissertation is to focus on the development of modeling and simulation methodology to predict conductive electromagnetic interference (EMI) for high power converters. Conventionally, the EMI prediction relies on the Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT) method with the time-domain simulation result that requires long hours of simulation and a large amount of data. The proposed approach is to use the frequency-domain analysis technique that computes the EMI spectrum directly by decomposing noise sources and their propagation paths. This method not only largely reduces the computational effort, but also provides the insightful information about the critical components of the EMI generation and distribution. The study was first applied to a dc/dc chopper circuit by deriving the high frequency equivalent circuit model for differential mode (DM) and common mode (CM) EMIs. The noise source was modeled as the trapezoidal current and voltage pulses. The noise cut-off frequency was identified as a function of the rise time and fall time of the trapezoidal waves. The noise propagation path was modeled as lumped parasitic inductors and capacitors, and additional noise cut-off frequency was identified as the function of parasitic components. . Using the noise source and path models, the proposed method effectively predicts the EMI performance, and the results were verified with the hardware experiments. With the well-proven EMI prediction methodology with a dc/dc chopper, the method was then extended to the prediction of DM and CM EMIs of three-phase inverters under complex pulse width modulation (PWM) patterns. The inverter noise source requires the double Fourier integral technique because its switching cycle and the fundamental cycle are in two different time scales. The noise path requires parasitic parameter extraction through finite element analysis for complex-structured power bus bar and printed circuit layout. After inverter noise source and path are identified, the effects of different modulation schemes on EMI spectrum are evaluated through the proposed frequency-domain analysis technique and verified by hardware experiment. The results, again, demonstrate that the proposed frequency-domain analysis technique is valid and is considered a promising approach to effectively predicting the EMI spectrum up to tens of MHz range. / Ph. D.

With GaN and SiC switching devices becoming more commercially available, higher switching frequency is being applied to achieve higher efficiency and power density in power converters. However, electro-magnetic interference (EMI) becomes a more severe problem as a result. In this thesis, the switching frequency effect on conducted EMI noise is assessed. As EMI noise increases, the EMI filter plays a more important role in a power converter. As a result, an effective EMI modeling technique of the power converter system is required in order to find an optimized size and effective EMI filter. The frequency-domain model is verified to be an efficient and easy model to explore the EMI noise generation and propagation in the system. Of the various models, the unterminated behavioral model can simultaneously predict CM input and output noise of an inverter, and the prediction falls in line with the measurement around 10 MHz or higher. The DM terminated behavioral model can predict the DM input or output noise of the motor drive higher than 20 MHz. These two models are easy to extract and have high prediction capabilities; this is verified on a 10 kHz-switching-frequency Si motor drive. It is worthwhile to explore the prediction capability of the two models when they are applied to a SiC-based power inverter with switching frequency ranges from 20 kHz to 70 kHz. In this thesis, the CM unterminated behavioral model is first applied to the SiC power inverter, and results show that the model prediction capability is limited by the noise floor of the oscilloscope measurement. The proposed segmented-frequency-range measurement is developed and verified to be a good solution to the noise floor. With the improved impedance fixtures, the prediction from CM model matches the measurement to 30 MHz. To predict the DM input and output noise of the SiC inverter, the DM terminated behavioral model can be used under the condition that the CM and DM noise are decoupled. With the system noise analysis, the DM output side is verified to be independent of the CM noise and input side. The DM terminated behavioral model is extracted at the inverter output and predicts the DM output noise up to 30 MHz after solving the noise floor and DM choke saturation problem. At the DM input side, the CM and DM are seen to be coupled with each other. It is found experimentally that the mixture of the CM and DM noise results from the asymmetric impedance of the system. The mixed mode terminated behavioral model is proposed to predict the DM noise when a mixed CM effect exists. The model can capture the DM noise up to to 30 MHz when the impedance between the inverter to CM ground is not balanced. The issue often happens in extraction of the model impedance and is solved by the curving-fitting optimization described in the thesis. This thesis ends with a summary of contributions, limitations, and some future research directions. / Master of Science

Advanced pulse width modulation (PWM) techniques such as space vector PWM, active zero state PWM, discontinuous PWM, and near state PWM methods are used in three-phase AC motor drives for the purpose of obtaining low PWM current ripple, wide voltage linearity range, and reduced common mode voltage (CMV). In some applications, a filter is inserted between the inverter and the motor for the purpose of reducing the stresses in the motor. The motor current PWM ripple components, terminal voltage overshoots, shaft voltage, and bearing currents, etc. can all be reduced by means of PWM techniques and passive filters. Various PWM techniques and passive filter types exist. This thesis studies the combinations of PWM techniques and filters and evaluates the performance of the motor drive in terms of the discussed stresses in the motor. PWM techniques are reviewed, a generalized algorithm for the implementation of PWM techniques is developed, and implementation on a 4 kW rated drive is demonstrated. Filter types are studied, among them the common mode inductor and the pure sine filter (PSF) configurations are investigated in detail. Filters are designed and their laboratory performance is evaluated. In the final stage the advanced PWM techniques and filters are combined, the incompatibility problem of discontinuous PWM methods with the PSF is illustrated. A cure based on rate of change limiter is proposed and its feasibility proven in the laboratory experiments. With the use of the proposed PWM algorithm and PSF, a motor drive with ideal DC to AC conversion stage (DC to pure sine) is achieved and its performance is demonstrated in the laboratory.

<div>The high-frequency switching of transistors in power electronic (PE) converters is known to cause unintended common-mode (CM) current that flows through parasitically-coupled ground paths. One way to model these currents is to utilize time-domain simulations that capture switching dynamics and the corresponding parasitic response. Although potentially useful, the small time steps required can create a computational burden and limit the usefulness of the approach. In addition, access to internal hardware needed to characterize parasitic parameters is often limited.</div><div><br></div><div>In this thesis, frequency-domain Thevenin equivalent circuits (TECs) are derived to model the CM behavior of PE converters. To do so, periodic linear time-varying (PLTV) analysis is used to develop Thevenin-like models that account for switching behavior of PE circuits. Subsequently, it is shown that in many applications these PLTV TECs can be reduced to traditional linear time-invariant (LTI) forms. Methods to experimentally characterize LTI TEC parameters and couple multiple TECs together for system-level analysis are then established. Finally, the TEC approach is extended to model converters in which common- and differential-mode (CM/DM) behavior are strongly coupled. Simulation and experimental results are used to validate the proposed TEC techniques.</div>

<div>Power electronic converters are being used in a variety of applications, from electric vehicles to the utility grid. These converters are designed to offer high efficiency, which is achieved by switching semiconductor devices between on or off states at a high frequency. Associated with this switching is a common-mode voltage. The high-frequency components in this voltage excite the parasitic capacitances in the system, resulting in the flow of common-mode current. Since this current completes its path through an unintended path, it can interfere with the functioning of other devices or equipment. One way to reduce the CM current in a system is through the use of passive components. These include strategically placed capacitors and common-mode inductors to limit the impact of the common-mode quantities. </div><div><br></div><div>While the design of common-mode inductors has been set forth in the literature, the effect of magnetic hysteresis in the core has been inappropriately ignored. This phenomenon becomes increasingly important when the allowable common-mode current is significantly smaller than the differential-mode current, such as in high-power converters.</div><div><br></div><div>In this work, passive mitigation of common-mode current in three-phase two-level voltage-source-inverter based systems is considered. A mitigation strategy is proposed and described. The components used in this strategy, namely a common-mode inductor and a proposed common-mode shorting network, are introduced. This is followed by a discussion on the time domain hysteresis modeling that facilitates the magnetic design of a common-mode inductor. The issue of self-capacitance of a common-mode inductor is then addressed. Then, a rigorous multi-objective optimization-based design methodology for a common-mode inductor which addresses magnetic hysteresis at a fundamental level is set forth. </div><div><br></div><div>This is followed by a discussion of a new tool in common-mode current mitigation, a proposed common-mode shorting network. A design strategy for this component is also set forth. The dissertation concludes with two experimental system demonstrations of the proposed strategy and components on laboratory test systems.</div>