Newcastle University

Qualifications

C.Eng

Projects

• Active Magnetic Bearings for Military and Aerospace Applications (PhD of Brian Green)
• Cable Pipes: Cost Effective, Environmentally Friendly Electricity Transmission Using Trenchless Burial Methods
  Project Leader(s): Dr JM Hale
• CASE - Ross Hall
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Alan Jack
• Cost-effective Improvements in DFIG Performance under Fault Conditions for Offshore Applications
  Project Leader(s): Dr Dave Atkinson
• Doubly-Fed Induction Machine (DFIM) as an Electrical Generator for Large Wind Power System, Engineering Doctorate - Graham Pannell
  Project Leader(s): Dr Dave Atkinson, Prof. Alan Jack
• Eng Doc support - Andrew Smith
• Engineering Doctorate
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Paul Acarnley, Prof. Alan Jack
• Engineering Doctorate - Simon Graham
• Exploitation of Soft Magnetic Composites for Electrical Machines
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Alan Jack
• Exploitation of Soft Magnetic Composites for Electrical Machines
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Alan Jack
• Extending the Range of SMC
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Alan Jack
• Extending the Range of SMC 2
  Project Leader(s): Prof Alan Jack
• Fault Tolerant Power Electronics
• High Efficiency Electrical Energy Conversion (EPSRC Platform Grant)
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Barrie Mecrow
• High Power Virtual Power Systems
  Project Leader(s): Dr Dave Atkinson
• High Torque Machine
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Barrie Mecrow
• Hillside 3 Aluminium Project
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Alan Jack
• HPVPS Stage 2 (phases 1-3)
  Project Leader(s): Dr Dave Atkinson
• Low Cost Machines & Drives for Mass Production (EPSRC Platform Grant)
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Barrie Mecrow
• Low Power Virtual Power Systems
  Project Leader(s): Dr Dave Atkinson
• Motor Concepts
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Alan Jack
• Offshore Network Feasibility Study
  Project Leader(s): Dr Dave Atkinson
• Penetration of SMC
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Alan Jack
• Permanent Magnet Drives in the More-Electric Aircraft
  Project Leader(s): Dr Dave Atkinson
• Permanent Magnet Generator Short Circuit Evaluation
• Permanent Magnet Motors
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Alan Jack
• Powder Metallurgy
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Alan Jack
• Power JFETs in Power Electronics and Fault-Tolerant Power Electronic Systems (Technology Study)
  Project Leader(s): Professor Alan Jack and Professor Volker Pickert
• Schneider Regulation
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Alan Jack
• Sensorless Control of Switched Reluctance Machines (EngDoc)
• Sensorless Drives for Aerospace Applications, Engineering Doctorate - Stephen Borman
  Project Leader(s): Dr Dave Atkinson, Prof. Alan Jack
• Test Facility for High Speed, High Power Drives
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Barrie Mecrow
• Toyota-Höganäs Collaboration
  Project Leader(s): Professor Alan Jack
• Vacuum Pump Motor
  Project Leader(s): Prof. Alan Jack
• Virtual Power Systems
  Project Leader(s): Dr Dave Atkinson

• Jensen BB, Jack AG, Atkinson GJ, Mecrow BC. Performance of a Folded-Strip Toroidally Wound Induction Machine. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics 2012, 59(5), 2217-2226.
• Washington JG, Atkinson GJ, Baker NJ, Jack AG, Mecrow BC, Jensen BB, Pennander LO, Nord GL, Sjoberg L. Three-Phase Modulated Pole Machine Topologies Utilizing Mutual Flux Paths. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 2012, 27(2), 507-515.
• Ibala A, Masmoudi A, Atkinson G, Jack AG. On the modeling of a TFPM by reluctance network including the saturation effect with emphasis on the leakage fluxes. In: Compel: 4th International Conference and Exhibition on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies (EVER). 2011, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, France: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
• Smith D, Mecrow B, Atkinson G, Jack A, Mehna A. Shear stress concentrations in permanent magnet rotor sleeves. In: 19th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM). 2010, Rome, Italy: IEEE.
• Jensen B, Jack A. Toroidally wound induction machines. In: 19th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM). 2010, Rome, Italy: IEEE.
• Zahawi B, Knowles-Spittle C, Refoufi L, Jack AG. Modelling of slip energy recovery drive with boost converter in the recovery circuit. IEE Proceedings on Electric Power Applications 2006, (in preparation). In Preparation.
• Atkinson GJ, Mecrow BC, Jack AG, Atkinson DJ, Sangha P, Benarous M. The analysis of losses in high-power fault-tolerant machines for aerospace applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 2006, 42(5), 1162-1170.
• Jack AG, Mecrow BC, Nord G, Dickinson PG. Axial Flux Motors Using Compacted Insulated Iron Powder and Laminations - Design and Test Results. In: IEEE IEMDC'05 Conference. 2005, San Antonio, Texas, USA: IEEE.
• Polinder H, Mecrow BC, Jack AG, Dickinson PG, Mueller MA. Conventional and TFPM linear generators for direct-drive wave energy conversion. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 2005, 20(2), 260-267.
• Hall R, Jack AG, Mecrow BC, Mitcham AJ. Design and initial testing of an outer rotating segmented rotor switched reluctance machine for an aero-engine shaft-line-embedded starter/generator. In: 2005 IEEE International Conference on Electric Machines and Drives. 2005, San Antonio, Texas: IEEE.
• Turner S, Atkinson DJ, Jack AG, Armstrong M. Development of a high bandwidth multi-phase multilevel power supply for electricity supply network emulation. In: 2005 European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications. 2005, Dresden, Germany: EPE Association.
• Armstrong M, Atkinson DJ, Jack AG, Turner S. Power system emulation using a real time, 145kW, virtual power system. In: Eleventh European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications. 2005, Dresden, Germany: IEEE.
• Hultman LO, Jack AG. Soft Magnetic Composites – Motor Design Issues and Applications. Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2005. Technical Papers.
• Wilson A, Armstrong M, Atkinson D, Jack A, Turner S. Unique virtual power system technology used in a low power network to provide solution testing for distributed generation. In: 18th International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2005). 2005, Turin, Italy: IEEE.
• Bennett JW, Mecrow BC, Jack AG, Atkinson DJ, Sewell C, Mason G, Sheldon S, Cooper B. Choice of drive topologies for electrical actuation of aircraft flaps and slats. In: Second IEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives. 2004, Edinburgh, UK: IEE.
• Mecrow BC, Jack AG, Atkinson DJ, Green SR, Atkinson GJ, King A, Green B. Design and testing of a four-phase fault-tolerant permanent-magnet machine for an engine fuel pump. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 2004, 19(4), 671-678.
• Gilbert I, Bull S, Evans T, Jack A, Stephenson D, De Sa A. Effects of processing upon the properties of soft magnetic composites for low loss applications. Journal of Materials Science 2004, 39(2), 457-461.
• Bennett JW, Jack AG, Mecrow BC, Atkinson DJ, Sewell C, Mason G. Fault-tolerant control architecture for an electrical actuator. In: 35th Annual Power Electronics Specialists Conference. 2004, Aachen, Germany: IEEE.
• Bennett JW, Jack AG, Mecrow BC, Atkinson DJ, Sewell C, Mason G. Fault-tolerant control architecture for an electrical actuator. In: 35th Annual Power Electronics Specialists Conference (PESC 04). 2004, Aachen, Germany: IEEE.
• Bennett JW, Jack AG, Sewell C, Mason G. Fault-tolerant control architecture for an electrical actuator. In: 35th Annual IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference (PESC). 2004, Aachen, Germany: IEEE.
• Nord G, Pennander LO, Jack A. Loss calculations for soft magnetic composites. In: 16th International Conference on Electrical Machines. 2004, Cracow, Poland: Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems.
• Jack AG, Mecrow BC, Evans SA. Low cost SMC brushless DC motors for high volume applications in the automotive sector. In: Second IEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives. 2004, Edinburgh, UK: IEE.
• Mecrow BC, El-Kharashi EA, Finch JW, Jack AG. Preliminary performance evaluation of switched reluctance motors with segmental rotors. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 2004, 19(4), 679-686.
• Mecrow BC, Jack AG, Haylock JA, Hoefer U, Dickinson PG. Simplifying the manufacturing process for electrical machines. In: Second IEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives. 2004, Edinburgh, UK: IEE.
• Hultman LO, Jack AG. Soft magnetic composites - motor design issues and applications. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials. 2004, Chicago, Illinois, USA: Metal Powder Industries Federation.
• Jack AG, Dickinson PG, Pennander LO. Stator core for linear motor. International, WO2004082103, 23 September 2004.
• Jack AG. Stator of an electrical machine. International, WO2004086589, 2004, 27-05-2003.
• Atkinson GJ, Mecrow BC, Jack AG, Atkinson DJ, Green B. The influence of stator design on the performance of fault tolerant machines. In: 16th International Conference on Electrical Machines. 2004, Krakow, Poland: Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems.
• Mecrow BC, Jack AG, Atkinson DJ, Green S, Atkinson GJ, King A, Green B. Design and testing of a 4 phase fault tolerant permanent magnet machine for an engine fuel pump. In: International Conference Electric Machines and Drives. 2003, Madison, Wisconsin, USA: IEEE.
• Polinder H, Mecrow BC, Jack AG, Dickinson P, Mueller MA. Linear generators for direct-drive wave energy conversion. In: IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC). 2003, Madison, Wisconsin, USa: IEEE.
• Mecrow BC, El-Kharashi EA, Finch JW, Jack AG. Performance evaluation of switched reluctance motors with segmental rotors. In: IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC). 2003, Madison, Wisconsin, USA: IEEE.
• Mecrow BC, El-Kharashi EA, Finch JW, Jack AG. Segmental rotor switched reluctance motors with single-tooth windings. IEE Proceedings: Electric Power Applications 2003, 150(5), 591-599.
• Green S, Atkinson DJ, Jack AG, Mecrow BC, King A. Sensorless operation of a fault tolerant PM drive. IEE Proceedings: Electric Power Applications 2003, 150(2), 117-125.
• Hultman LO, Jack AG. Soft magnetic composites-materials and applications. In: IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference (IEMDC). 2003, Madison, Wisconsin, USA: IEEE.
• Muetze A, Jack A, Mecrow B. Alternate designs of low cost brushless-DC motors using soft magnetic composites. In: 15th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM). 2002, Brugge, Belgium: Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems.
• Gilbert IP, Moorthy V, Bull SJ, Evans JT, Jack AG. Development of soft magnetic composites for low-loss applications. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials 2002, 242-245(I), 232-234.
• Bumby J, Atkinson D, French C, Jack A, Mueller M. Electrical Power Test Facilities for the New and Renewable Energy Centre. In: MAREC 2002. 2002, Newcastle University: IMarEST.
• Mecrow BC, Jack AG, Atkinson DJ, Dickinson PG, Swaddle S. High torque machines for power hand tool applications. In: International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives. 2002, Bath, UK: IEEE.
• Mecrow BC, Jack AG, Atkinson DJ, Dickinson PG, Swaddle S. High torque machines for power hand tool applications. In: International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives. 2002, Bath: IEEE.
• Dickinson PG, Jack AG, Mecrow BC. Improved permanent magnet machines with claw pole armatures. In: 15th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM). 2002, Brugge, Belgium: Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems.
• Mecrow BC, Finch JW, El-Kharashi EA, Jack AG. Switched reluctance motors with segmental rotors. IEE Proceedings: Electric Power Applications 2002, 149(4), 245-254.
• Mecrow BC, Finch JW, El-Kharashi EA, Jack AG. The design of switched reluctance motors with segmental rotors. In: 15th International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM). 2002, Brugge, Belgium: Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems.
• Jack AG, Mecrow BC, Dickinson P. A stator for an electrical machine. Great Britain, USA, World, GB2379337/WO0195459/US2004074079, 6 June 2001.
• Muetze A, Jack A, Mecrow B. Brushless-DC motor using soft magnetic composites as a direct drive in an electric bicycle. In: 9th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications. 2001, Graz, Austria: EPE Association 2001.
• Andersson O, Jack AG. Iron Powder in Electrical Machines, Possibilities and Limitations. In: Advances in Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials. 2001, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA: Metal Powder Industries Federation.
• Jack AG, Mecrow BC, Dickinson PJ. New methods of production for AC armatures. Proceedings International Aegean Conference on Electrical Machines and Power Electronics. Middle East Tech. Univ. 2001 2001, 453-9.
• Acarnley PP, Jack A, Mecrow BC. Starting of single-phase cageless synchronous motors. In: European Power Electronics Conference. 2001, Graz, Austria.
• Acarnley P, Jack A, Mecrow B. Starting of single-phase cageless synchronous motors. In: 9th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications. 2001, Graz, Austria.
• Jack A, Mecrow B, Dickinson P, Jansson P, Hultman L. Design and testing of a universal motor using a soft magnetic composite stator. In: Industry Applications Conference, 2000. Conference Record of the 2000 IEEE. 2000, Rome, Italy: Institution of Electronic and Electrical Engineers.
• Jack AG, Mecrow BC, Dickinson PG, Stephenson D, Burdess JS, Fawcett N, Evans JT. Permanent-magnet machines with powdered iron cores and prepressed windings. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 2000, 36(4), 1077-1084.
• Jack A, Mecrow B, Weiner C. Switched reluctance and permanent magnet motors suitable for vehicle drives - A comparison. In: Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicles - IEE Seminar. 2000, Durham, UK: Institution of Electronic and Electrical Engineers.
• Refoufi L, Al Zahawi BAT, Jack AG. Analysis and modeling of the steady state behavior of the static Kramer induction generator. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 1999, 14(3), 333-339.
• Jack AG, Mecrow BC, Maddison CP. Combined radial and axial permanent magnet motors using soft magnetic composites. In: Ninth International Conference on Electrical Machines and Drives. 1999, Canterbury , UK: IEEE.
• Atkinson DJ, Haylock JA, Mecrow BC, Jack AG. Enhanced current control of high-speed PM machine drives through the use of flux controllers. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Applications, 35, No5, 1030-1038 1999.
• Haylock JA, Mecrow BC, Jack AG, Atkinson DJ. Operation of fault tolerant machines with winding failures. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 1999, 14(4), 1490 - 1495.
• Jack AG, Mecrow BC, Dickinson PG, Stephenson D, Burdess JS, Fawcett JN, Evans T. Permanent magnet machines with powdered iron cores and pre-pressed windings. In: Industry Applications Conference: 34th IAS Annual Meeting. 1999, Phoenix, AZ: IEEE.
• A.G. Jack,J.A. Haylock,B.C. Mecrow,D.J. Atkinson. Operation of a fault tolerant PM drive for an aerospace fuel pump application. IEE Proceedings. Electric Power Applications, 145, No 5, 441-448 1998.
• D.J. Atkinson,A.G. Jack,H.J. Slater. Real-time emulation for power equipment development. Part 1: Real-time simulation. IEE Proceedings. Electric Power Applications, 145, No 2, 92-97 1998.
• Slater HJ, Atkinson DJ, Jack AG. Real-time emulation for power equipment development. Part 2: The virtual machine. IEE Proceedings: Electric Power Applications 1998, 145(3), 153-158.
• A.G. Jack,B.C. Mecrow,J.A. Haylock. A comparative study of permanent magnet and switched reluctance motors for high-performance fault-tolerant applications. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 32, No 4, 889-895 1996.
• B.C. Mecrow,A.G. Jack,J.A. Haylock,J. Coles. Fault tolerant permanent magnet machine drives. IEE Proceedings. Electric Power Applications, 143, No 6, 437-442 1996.
• P.P. Acarnley,C.D. French,A.G. Jack. Optimal Torque Control of Permanent Magnet Motors. In: International Conference on Electrical Machines. 1994, Paris, France.
• P.P. Acarnley,C.D. French,A.G. Jack. Real-Time Current Estimation in Brushless DC Drives using a Single DC-Link Sensor. In: European Power Electronics Conference. 1993, Brighton, UK: EPE.
• P.P. Acarnley,C.D. French,A.G. Jack. Current Estimation in Brushless DC Drives using a Motor Observer. In: International Conference on Electrical Machines. 1992, UMIST Manchester.