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Design Optimization of Induction Motors with Different Stator Slot Rotor Bar Combinations Considering Drive Cycle by Mahmouditabar, Farshid, Baker, Nick J.

“…In this paper, a sequential Taguchi method for design optimization of an induction motor (IM) for an electric vehicle (EV) is presented. First, a series of…”
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Motifs in bipartite ecological networks: uncovering indirect interactions by Simmons, Benno I., Cirtwill, Alyssa R., Baker, Nick J., Wauchope, Hannah S., Dicks, Lynn V., Stouffer, Daniel B., Sutherland, William J.

“…Indirect interactions play an essential role in governing population, community and coevolutionary dynamics across a diverse range of ecological communities…”
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An Innovative H-Type Flux Switching Permanent Magnet Linear Generator for Thrust Force Enhancement by Farahani, Ehsan Farmahini, Baker, Nick J., Mahmouditabar, Farshid

“…In this paper, two H-type flux switching permanent magnet linear generators with outer-translator and inner-translator configurations are discussed and…”
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Robust Design of Induction Machines for High-Speed Electric Freight Locomotive Applications by Mahmouditabar, Farshid, Baker, Nick

“…This paper showcases a systematic procedure to design the most efficient re design of a commercially available induction machine to be used as a traction motor…”
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A meta-analysis of the effects of pesticides and fertilizers on survival and growth of amphibians by Baker, Nick J., Bancroft, Betsy A., Garcia, Tiffany S.

“…The input of agrochemicals has contributed to alteration of community composition in managed and associated natural systems, including amphibian biodiversity…”
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Species' roles in food webs show fidelity across a highly variable oak forest by Baker, Nick J., Kaartinen, Riikka, Roslin, Tomas, Stouffer, Daniel B.

“…Ecological communities are composed of many species and an intricate network of interactions between them. Because of their overall complexity, an intriguing…”
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Impact of Manufacturing and Material Uncertainties in Performance of a Transverse Flux Machine for Aerospace by Kulan, Mehmet C., Baker, Nick J., Turvey, Simon

“…3-dimensional (3D) flux machines accommodate many design and analysis challenges. Transverse flux machines (TFMs) are mostly useful for low speed, high torque…”
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Analysis of a New Asymmetric Biased-Flux Operation for an Inter-Modular Permanent Magnet Motor by Afrank, Mohammad, Amirkhani, Mohammad, Farmahini Farahani, Ehsan, Mirsalim, Mojtaba, Khorsandi, Amir, Baker, Nick J.

“…Net zero and electrification targets are continuing to enforce a need for the development of high-performance electrical machines, increasingly based on the…”
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Effects of UVB radiation on marine and freshwater organisms: a synthesis through meta-analysis by Bancroft, Betsy A, Baker, Nick J, Blaustein, Andrew R

“…Ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation is a global stressor with potentially far-reaching ecological impacts. In the first quantitative analysis of the effects of UVB…”
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An Overview of Modern Thermo-Conductive Materials for Heat Extraction in Electrical Machines by Kulan, Mehmet Caglar, Sahin, Samet, Baker, Nick J.

“…This article presents a comprehensive review of the modern thermo-conductive materials that have potential to improve the heat extraction in electrical…”
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Manufacturing Challenges of a Modular Transverse Flux Alternator for Aerospace by Kulan, Mehmet C., Baker, Nick J., Turvey, Simon

“…This paper presents the manufacturing challenges of a transverse flux alternator for an aerospace application. For fault tolerance, four independent isolated…”
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Development and Wave Tank Demonstration of a Fully Controlled Permanent Magnet Drive for a Heaving Wave Energy Converter by Baker, Nick J., Almoraya, Ahmed, Raihan, Mohammad A. H., McDonald, Steve, McNabb, Luke

“…One option for converting the energy in sea waves into renewable electricity is the development of floating wave energy converters coupled to electrical…”
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Empirical Implementation of the Steinmetz Equation to Compute Eddy Current Loss in Soft Magnetic Composite Components by Kulan, Mehmet C., Baker, Nick J., Liogas, Konstantinos A., Davis, Oliver, Taylor, John, Korsunsky, Alexander M.

“…Finite element analysis of magnetic materials allows accurate prediction of losses and is crucial in the design of electromagnetic devices and products. Soft…”
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Dynamic Characteristics and Demonstration of an Integrated Linear Engine Generator with Alternative Electrical Machines by Moeini Korbekandi, Ramin, Baker, Nick J., Kulan, Mehmet C., Jalal, Aslan S., Wu, Dawei, Li, Mingqiang

“…A linear engine generator with a compact double-acting free piston mechanism allows for full integration of the combustion engine and generator, which provides…”
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Infant suffocation in place of sleep: New Zealand national data 2002–2009 by Hayman, Rebecca M, McDonald, Gabrielle, Baker, Nick J de C, Mitchell, Edwin A, Dalziel, Stuart R

“…BackgroundAccidental suffocation during sleep, leading to death, has been described as due to overlay or wedging of infants, particularly in a bed-sharing…”
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Power-take-off topology comparison for a wave energy converter by McDonald, Stephen P, Baker, Nick J, Espinoza, Mauricio, Pickert, Volker

“…Wave Energy Converters (WECs) generally use a Mechanical Power-Take-Off (MPTO) involving hydraulics or gearing to optimise the extraction of energy from the…”
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Large direct drive generators: the induction machine as an alternative to permanent magnet machines by Baker, Nick J, Naugher, Liam A

“…Design of direct drive power take off in renewable energy generators tends to focus on force density, naturally leading to the use of relatively expensive…”
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Transverse flux machines as an alternative to radial flux machines in an in-wheel motor by Martinez-Ocaña, Iago, Baker, Nick J, Mecrow, Barrie C, Hilton, Chris, Brockway, Simon

“…This paper considers the use of transverse flux machines (TFMs) as an alternative to radial flux machines (RFMs) in an in-wheel application for an electric…”
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High-frequency current source converter for a direct drive powertrain in a wave energy converter by McDonald, Stephen P, Baker, Nick J, Pickert, Volker

“…Wave energy converters (WECs) generally use a mechanical solution such as hydraulics or gearing to optimise the extraction of energy from the incoming waves…”
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Investigation into linear generators with integrated magnetic gear for wave energy power take off by McGilton, Ben, Almoraya, Ahmed A, Raihan, Raihan, Crozier, Richard, Baker, Nick J, Mueller, Markus

“…This work presents a new wave energy converter power take off (PTO) system that combines two recent developments in drive train technology, the consequent pole…”
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