Published Journal Articles

1. Carlos R. Baier, Pedro E. Melin, Miguel A. Torres, Roberto O. Ramirez, Carlos Muñoz, and Agustin Quinteros. «Developing and Evaluating the Operating Region of a Grid-Connected Current Source Inverter from Its Mathematical Model» Mathematics 12, 2024, no. 12: 1775. https://doi.org/10.3390/math12121775.
   

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2. A. Carreno, M. Malinowski, M. A. Perez and C. R. Baier, «Circulating Active Power Flow Analysis in a Hybrid Transformer With the Series Converter Connected to the Primary Side,» in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, doi: 10.1109/TIE.2023.3347856.

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   M. Ángeles Medina-Quesada, F. M. Serra, C. R. Baier-Fuentes, O. D. Montoya-Giraldo, J. A. P. Soares, B. W. França, J. de la C. Hernández, (2024). Network for the Large-Scale Integration of Renewable Energies in Electrical Systems (RIBIERSE-CYTED, 723RT0150): Results for 2023. Ingeniería, 29(1), e21950. https://doi.org/10.14483/23448393.21950

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4. Marciel, Esteban I., Carlos R. Baier, Roberto O. Ramírez, Carlos A. Muñoz, Marcelo A. Pérez, and Mauricio Arevalo. «Operation Assessment of a Hybrid Distribution Transformer Compensating for Voltage and Power Factor Using Predictive Control» Mathematics 2024, 12, no. 5: 774. https://doi.org/10.3390/math12050774

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5. Veillon, Matías, Eduardo Espinosa, Pedro Melin, Galina Mirzaeva, Marco Rivera, Carlos R. Baier, and Roberto O. Ramirez. 2024. «Improved Feedback Quantizer with Discrete Space Vector» Sensors 24, no. 1: 287. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24010287

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   Roberto O. Ramirez, Carlos R. Baier, Felipe Villarroel, Eduardo Espinosa, Mauricio Arévalo and Jose R. 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« Mathematics 2023, 11, no. 14: 3038. https://doi.org/10.3390/math11143038

    

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7. Jorge L. Saavedra, Carlos R. Baier, Esteban I. Marciel, Marco Rivera, Alvaro Carreno, Jesús C. Hernandez, and Pedro E. Melín. «Comparison of FCS-MPC Strategies in a Grid-Connected Single-Phase Quasi-Z Source Inverter« Electronics 2023, 12, no. 9: 2052. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12092052
   

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8. Carlos R. Baier, Jesus C. Hernández, and Patrick Wheeler. «Measurements, Predictions, and Control in Microgrids and Power Electronic Systems« Sensors 2023, no. 8: 4038. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23084038
   

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9. Pérez, Ricardo, Marco Rivera, Yamisleydi Salgueiro, Carlos R. Baier, and Patrick Wheeler. 2023. «Moving Microgrid Hierarchical Control to an SDN-Based Kubernetes Cluster: A Framework for Reliable and Flexible Energy Distribution» Sensors 2023, no. 7: 3395. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23073395 

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    C. R. Baier, F. A. Villarroel, M. A. Torres, M. A. Pérez, J. C. Hernández and E. E. Espinosa, «A Predictive Control Scheme for a Single-Phase Grid-Supporting Quasi-Z-Source Inverter and Its Integration With a Frequency Support Strategy,» in IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 5337-5351, 2023, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3236499.

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    F. A. Villarroel, J.R. Espinoza, M.A. Perez, C. R. Baier, J.A. Rohten, R. O. Ramirez, E. Pulido, J.J. Silva «A Predictive Shortest-Horizon Voltage Control Algorithm for Non-Minimum Phase Three-Phase Rectifiers,» in IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 107598-107615, 2022, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3212731. 

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    M. Diaz-Bustos, C. R. Baier, M.A. Torres, P.E. Melin, P. Acuna, «Application of a Control Scheme Based on Predictive and Linear Strategy for Improved Transient State and Steady-State Performance in a Single-Phase Quasi-Z-Source Inverter«. Sensors 2022, 22, 2458. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22072458 

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    P.E. Melín, C.R Baier, E.E. Espinosa, J.R. Espinoza, «Cascaded H-Bridge Converter Based on Current-Source Inverter with DC Links Magnetically Coupled to Reduce the DC Inductors Value«. Energies 2022, 15, 324. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15010324 

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    P. Melín, C. Baier, E. Espinosa, J. Riedemann, J. Espinoza and R. Peña, «Study of the Open-Source Arduino DUE Board as Digital Control Platform for Three-Phase Power Converters,» in IEEE Access, vol. 10, pp. 7574-7587, 2022, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3138705. 

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    E. Espinosa, P. Melin, H. Garcés, C. Baier and J. Espinoza, «Multicell AFE Rectifier Managed by Finite Control Set – Model Predictive Control,» in IEEE Access, 2021, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3116938. 

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    E. Espinosa, J. Espinoza, P. Melín, J. Rohten, C. Baier, and M. Reyes. 2021. «Finite Control Set—Model Predictive Control with Non-Spread Spectrum and Reduced Switching Frequency Applied to Multi-Cell Rectifiers» Energies, 2021, 14, no. 19: 6045. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14196045. 

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    C. R. Baier, R. Ramirez, E. I. Marciel, J. C. Hernandez, P. E. Melin and E. E. Espinosa, «FCS-MPC without Steady-State Error Applied to a Grid-Connected Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverter,» in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 36, no. 10, pp. 11785-11799, Oct. 2021, doi: 10.1109/TPEL.2021.3065003.

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    C. Muñoz, M. Rivera, A. Villalón, C. R. Baier, J. Muñoz, R.O. Ramirez, P. Wheeler, «Predictive Control with Current-Based Maximum Power Point-Tracking for On-Grid Photovoltaic Applications«. Sustainability 2021, 13, 3037. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13063037 

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    E. Espinosa, P. Melín, C. Baier, J. Espinoza, H. Garcés. «An Efficiency Analysis of 27 Level Single-Phase Asymmetric Inverter without Regeneration«. Energies, vol. 14, no. 5, p. 1459. Mar. 2021 https://doi.org/10.3390/en14051459 

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    A. Carreno, M. Perez, C. Baier, A. Huang, S. Rajendran, and M. Malinowski, “Configurations, Power Topologies and Applications of Hybrid Distribution Transformers,” Energies, vol. 14, no. 5, p. 1215, Feb. 2021. 

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    J. C. Hernández and C. R. Baier, “Photovoltaic Power,” Sustainability, vol. 13, no. 4, p. 2123, Feb. 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13042123 

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    F. Villarroel, J. Espinoza, M.A. Perez, R. Ramirez, C. R. Baier, D. Sbarbaro, J. Silva, M. Reyes, «Stable shortest horizon FCS-MPC output voltage control in non-minimum phase boost-type converters based on input-state linearization,» in IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, doi: 10.1109/TEC.2021.3055733.

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    Jaime A. Rohten, David N. Dewar, Pericle Zanchetta, Andrea Formentini, Javier A. Muñoz, Carlos R. Baier, José J. Silva; «Multivariable Deadbeat Control of Power Electronics Converters with Fast Dynamic Response and Fixed Switching Frequency» Energies 14, 2021, no. 2: 313. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14020313 

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    D. Murillo-Yarce, J. Alarcón-Alarcón, M. Rivera, C. Restrepo, J. Muñoz, C. Baier, P. Wheeler, «A Review of Control Techniques in Photovoltaic Systems.» Sustainability 2020, 12, 10598. https://doi.org/10.3390/su122410598 

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    R. O. Ramírez, C. R. Baier, F. Villarroel, J. Espinoza, J. Pou and J. Rodríguez, «A Hybrid FCS-MPC with Low and Fixed Switching Frequency without Steady-State Error Applied to a Grid-Connected CHB Inverter,» in IEEE Access, 2020, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3044226. 

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    M. Rivera, S. Rojas, C. Restrepo, J. Muñoz, C. Baier, P. Wheeler. «Control Techniques for a Single-Phase Matrix Converter». Energies 2020, 13, 6337. ; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13236337 

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    J.C. Hernandez;F. Sanchez-Sutil;A. Cano-Ortega; C.R. Baier, «Influence of Data Sampling Frequency on Household Consumption Load Profile Features: A Case Study in Spain.» Sensors 2020, 20, 6034.; https://doi.org/10.3390/s20216034

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    R. O. Ramirez, C. R. Baier, J. R. Espinoza and F. Villarroel, “Finite Control Set MPC with Fixed Switching Frequency Applied to a Grid Connected Single-Phase Cascade H-Bridge Inverter,” Energies 2020, Vol.13, N°20 ; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13205475. *(Open Access)

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    J. C. Hernández, F. Sanchez-Sutil, F. J. Muñoz-Rodríguez, and C. R. Baier, “Optimal sizing and management strategy for PV household-prosumers with self-consumption/sufficiency enhancement and provision of frequency containment reserve,” Appl. Energy, vol. 277, p. 115529, Nov. 2020, doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115529.

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    M. A. Torres, R. Tonkoski, and C. R. Baier, “Operating Region of a Genset-Based Virtual Synchronous Generator,” IEEE Access, vol. 8, pp. 136382–136392, 2020, doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3011154.

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    P. Melin, J. Guzman, F. Hernandez, C. Baier, J. Munoz, J. Espinoza, E. Espinosa «Analysis and Control Strategy for a Current-Source based D-STATCOM Towards Minimum Losses» in International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol.116, March 2020, 105532.

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    R. O. Ramírez ; J. R. Espinoza ; C. R. Baier, M. Rivera, F. Villarroel, J. Guzman, P. E. Melín «Finite-State Model Predictive Control with Integral Action Applied to a Single-Phase Z-Source Inverter,» in IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. Vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 228-239, Mar. 2019.

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    C. R. Baier, Miguel Torres, P. Acuna, J. Muñoz V, P. Melin, C. Restrepo, J.I. Guzman, “Analysis and Design of a Control Strategy for Tracking Sinusoidal References in Single-Phase Grid-Connected Current-Source Inverters,” in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 819-832, Jan. 2018.

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    H. Ramirez; C. Restrepo; T. Konjedic; J. Calvente; A. Romero; C. R. Baier; R. Giral, «Efficiency Comparison of Fuel-Cell Hybrid Systems Based on the Noninverting Buck-Boost Converter,» in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 1237-1246, Feb. 2018.

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    P. Acuna, R. P. Aguilera, A. M. Y. M. Ghias, M. Rivera, C. R. Baier and V. G. Agelidis, «Cascade-Free Model Predictive Control for Single-Phase Grid-Connected Power Converters,» in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 64, no. 1, pp. 285-294, Jan. 2017

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    P. E. Melin Rohten, J.R. Espinoza, C.R. Baier, E.E. Espinosa, J.A. Munoz, J.A. Riedemann, «Analysis and Design of a Multicell Topology Based on Three-Phase/Single-Phase Current-Source Cells,» in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 31, no. 9, pp. 6122-6133, Sept. 2016.

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    C. R. Baier, J.R. Espinoza, M. Rivera, J.A. Munoz, Bin Wu, P.E. Melin, V. Yaramasu, «Improving Power Quality in Cascade Multilevel Converters Based on Single-Phase Nonregenerative Power Cells,» IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol.61, no.9, pp.4498,4509, Sept. 2014.

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    J. A. Munoz, J.R. Espinoza, C.R. Baier, L.A. Moran, J.I. Guzman, V.M. Cardenas, «Decoupled and Modular Harmonic Compensation for Multilevel STATCOMs» Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on , vol.61, no.6, pp.2743,2753, June 2014.

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    M. Rivera, C. Rojas, A. Wilson, J. Rodriguez, J. Espinoza, C. Baier, J. Muñoz, «Review of predictive control methods to improve the input current of an indirect matrix converter» Power Electronics, IET , vol.7, no.4, pp.886,894, April 2014.

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    C. A. Sepulveda, J.A. Munoz, J.R. Espinoza, M.E. Figueroa, C.R. Baier, «FPGA v/s DSP Performance Comparison for a VSC-Based STATCOM Control Application,» Industrial Informatics, IEEE Transactions on , vol.9, no.3, pp.1351,1360, Aug. 2013.

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    Guzman, J.I.; Melin, P.E.; Espinoza, J.R.; Moran, L.A.; Baier, C.R.; Munoz, J.A.; Guinez, G.A., «Digital Implementation of Selective Harmonic Elimination Techniques in Modular Current Source Rectifiers,» IEEE Trans. Ind. Informatics , vol.9, no.2, pp.1167,1177, May 2013.

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    Munoz, J.A.; Espinoza, J.R.; Baier, C.R.; Moran, L.A.; Espinosa, E.E.; Melin, P.E.; Sbarbaro, D.G., «Design of a Discrete-Time Linear Control Strategy for a Multicell UPQC,» IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron, vol.59, no.10, pp.3797,3807, Oct. 2012.

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    Melin, P.E.; Espinoza, J.R.; Moran, L.A.; Rodriguez, J.R.; Cardenas, V.M.; Baier, C.R.; Munoz, J.A., «Analysis, Design and Control of a Unified Power-Quality Conditioner Based on a Current-Source Topology,» Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on , vol.27, no.4, pp.1727,1736, Oct. 2012.

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    Baier, C.R.; Espinoza, J.R.; Munoz, J.A.; Moran, L.A.; Melin, P.E., «A High-Performance Multicell Topology Based on Single-Phase Power Cells for Three-Phase Systems Operating Under Unbalanced AC Mains and Asymmetrical Loads,» IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron , vol.57, no.8, pp.2730,2738, Aug. 2010.

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    Munoz, J.A.; Espinoza, J.R.; Moran, L.A.; Baier, C.R., «Design of a Modular UPQC Configuration Integrating a Components Economical Analysis,» Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on , vol.24, no.4, pp.1763,1772, Oct. 2009.

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    Baier, C.R.; Guzman, J.I.; Espinoza, J.R.; Perez, M.A.; Rodriguez, J.R., «Performance Evaluation of a Multicell Topology Implemented With Single-Phase Nonregenerative Cells Under Unbalanced Supply Voltages,» IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron, vol.54, no.6, pp.2969,2978, Dec. 2007.