EPE'95

6th European Conference on
POWER ELECTRONICS
AND APPLICATIONS

19 - 21 September 1995 Sevilla, Spain

CONTENTS

Keynote Papers, Volume 0

New trends in Power Converters
J. D. van Wyk, Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa
New trends in Active Filters
H. Akagi, Technical University of Nagaoka, Nagaoka, Japan
Large Adjustable Speed Drives In Process Applications
J. Dhers, J. Coureault, H. Godfroid, CEGELEC, France

Tuesday, 19 September 1995, Vol. 1

Session L1a: Magnetics

Hysteresis modeling taking into account the temperature
P. Tenant, J.J. Rousseau, L. Zegadi, Centre de Génie Electrique de Lyon (France)
1.001
Optimal design of transformers for high-power high-frequency applications
O. Apeldoorn, K.Kriegel, Inst for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives, Aachen University of Technology (Germany)
1.007

Session L1b: Modulation Techniques

Features of adaptive PWM explored by the theory of chaos
I. Nagy, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Z. Süto,Technical University of Budapest (Hungary), L. Matakas Jr, E. Masada, University of Tokyo (Japan)
1.013
Optimized and non-optimized random modulation techniques for VSI drives
F. Blaabjerg, J.K. Pedersen, L. Oestergaard, Aalborg University, (Denmark) R.L. Kirlin, University of Victoria (Canada) A.M. Trzynadlowski, University of Nevada, S. Legowski, University of Wyoming, (USA)
1.019

Session L1c: Drives, Reliability Aspects

Detection of induction machine incipient failures using knowledge based techniques
M. F. Cabanas, J. G. Aleixandre, M. A. Sanz, A. Neira, A. Otero, J. S. Sariego, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain)
1.027
A survey of the reliability with an analysis of faults on variable frequency drives in industry
O. Vaag Thorsen, Bergen College of Engineering, M. Dalva, Stavanger College (Norway)
1.033

Session L1d: HVDC

The harmonic impedance of an HVDC convertor
A.R. Wood, B.C. Smith, J. Arrillaga, University of Canterbury (New Zealand)
1.039
Design control and behaviour of a forced commutated current source inverter used in a HVDC transmission system
1.045 G. Lipphardt, Technische Hochschule Darmstadt (Germany)
1.045

Session L2a: New Components

A 1000 A 2500 V pressure mount RC-IGBT
M. Hiyoshi, S. Yanagisawa, K. Nishitani, K. Kotake, H. Matsuda, Y. Baba, S. Teramae, Toshiba Corp (Japan)
1.051
3300V IGBT-module for traction application
H. Brunner, M. Hierholzer, R. Spanke, eupec, T. Laska, A. Porst, Siemens (Germany)
1.056
Reliability of the 400 A IGBT modules for traction converters. Contribution on the power thermal fatigue influence on life expancy
G. Coquery, R. Lallemand, INRETS, D. Wagner, P. Gibard, GEC Alsthom (France)
1.060
High power IGBT converters with new gate drive and protection circuit
S. Gediga, R. Marquardt, R. Sommer, Siemens AG (Germany)
1.066

Session L2b: Control (I)

State-oriented control of optimized pulse patterns applied to a PWM current source inverter
R. Vogel, Siemens AG (Germany)
1.071
Multivariable robust control of a synchronous servomotor associated to a PWM inverter
Y. Bonnassieux, M. Fadli, B. Le Pioufle, LESiR-ENS Cachan, F. Aioun, LURPA-ENS Cachan (France)
1.077
Rotor time constant identification in sensorless vector control drives using rotor slot harmonics
R. Blasco-Gimenez, G.M. Asher, M. Sumner, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)
1.083
Robust speed and parameter estimation in induction motors
H. Børsting, Aalborg University, P. Vadstrup, Grundfos International a/s (Denmark)
1.089

Session L2c: Converters for traction

A bi-directional rectifier for use with a voltage fed inverter in a high performance variable speed AC motor drive system
P. W. Wheeler, J. C. Clare, M. Sumner, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)
1.095
A magnetically coupled regenerative turn-off snubber
D. Simonetti, F. Libano, V. Canalli, J. Uceda, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, J. Sebastián, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain)
1.101
4000 V-300 A eight-level IGBT inverter leg
P. Carrere, J.P. Lavieville, Alcatel Alsthom Recherche, T.A. Meynard, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Industrielle, Toulouse (France)
1.106
GTO-PWM Inverter without brake chopper for the Taegu subway cars in South Korea
A. Lipp, Siemens AG (Germany)
1.112

Session L2d: Active Filters

Voltage harmonics source compensation using a shunt active filter
H. Pouliquen, P. Lemerle, E. Plantive , EDF - DER (France)
1.117
Damping harmonics in the power system with active filters
M. Pereira, K. Sadek, Siemens AG (Germany)
1.123
Active current filter for MV/HV network
T. Meynard, Y. Cheron, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Industrielle, Toulouse, S. Loudot, H. Pouliquen, EDF - DER (France)
1.129
A new control strategy of combined system of series active and shunt passive filters for minimising passive filter number
E. Bettega, M-X Wang, Schneider Electric SA, H. Pouliquen, EDF-DER (France)
1.135

Session D1a: Devices, Components and Materials

IGBT model for power electronics simulation
T. Bonafé, CREEBEL, S. El Baroudi, F. Bernot, A. Berthon, Institut de Génie Energétique (France)
1.141
A precise analytical model for diffused power diodes
T. Kern, R. Kraus, K. Hoffmann, University of Bundeswehr Munich (Germany)
1.146
Understanding wire heatings near magnetic component air gap
B. Cogitore, J.P. Keradec , Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble, B. Krafft, MicroSpire (France)
1.151
The short-circuit behavior of IGBTs based on different technologies
R. Kraus, M. Reddig, K. Hoffmann, University of Bundeswehr Munich (Germany)
1.157
Temperature dependence of avalanche coefficients for Si in simulation and measurements
H. Brunner, H.-J. Schulze, Siemens AG (Germany)
1.162
IGBT cell optimization with simulation and comparison with measurements
H. Brunner, T. Laska, A. Porst, Siemens AG (Germany)
1.167
Core losses in transformers with an arbitrary shape of the magnetizing current
T. Duerbaum, M.Albach, Philips (Germany)
1.171
PMCM conception methodology: development of a 3D electrothermal simulation tool
S. Raël, E. Clavel, Y. Maréchal, Ch. Schaeffer, Laboratoire d'électrotechnique de Grenoble (France)
1.177
Experimental and numerical investigations on a hard GTO turn-on process
Z. Khatir, R. Lallemand, INRETS-LTN (France)
1.183
Small-geometry power BJT: numerical simulation and experimental results
G.V. Persiano, A.G.M. Strollo, P. Spirito, University of Naples, A. Patti, S. Sapienza, Co. Ri.Mme (Italy)
1.189
The influence of the epitaxial doping on the turn-on losses in power bipolar-mode FET (BMFET)
G.V. Persiano, A.G.M. Strollo, P. Spirito, University of Naples (Italy)
1.195
Determination of static and dynamic performance of silicon carbide power MOSFET devices
B. Beydoun, H. Tranduc, P. Rossel, G. Charitat, F. Morancho, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systémes du CNRS (France)
1.201
Power semiconductor resistor design and technology
S. S. Asina, E. V. Gorkin, All-Russian Electrotechnical Institute (Russia)
1.207
DISCO: a computer aided design program for the single capacitor snubber in inverter applications
J.C. Regidor, V. M. Guzman, M.I. Gimenez de Guzman, Universidad Simon Bolívar (Venezuela)
1.210
A modified J3 model for GTO simulation with SPICE
V. M. Guzmán, M.I. Gimenez de Guzmán, Universidad Simon Bolívar (Venezuela)
1.216
Bipolar semiconductor device models for C.A.D. in power electronics
Ph. Leturcq, O. Berraies, J.L. Debrie, P. Gillet, M. A. Kallala, J.L. Massol, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systèmes du CNRS (France)
1.222
Modelling low- and high-frequency magnetic cores with a generalised dynamic circuit
S.Y.R. Hui, University of Sydney, J.G. Zhu, V.S. Ramsden, University of Technology (Australia)
1.228
Analysis of the IGBT dV/dt in hard switching mode
F. Calmon, J P Chante, INSA Lyon, B. Reymond, A. Senes, Schneider Electric (France)
1.234
Influence of the IGBT emitter-ground wiring inductance in a power inductive load converter
F. Sarrus, P.J. Viverge, J.P. Chante, Centre de Génie Electrique de Lyon (CEGELY), B. Hennevin, M. Piton GEC - Alsthom (France)
1.240
Experimental thermal parameter extraction using non-destructive tests
E. Farjah, Shiraz University (Iran), Ch. Schaeffer, R. Perret, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France)
1.245
Short circuit behaviour for PT and NPT IGBT devices - Protection against explosion of the case by fuses
S. Duong, S. Raël, C. Schaeffer, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble, J.F. De Palma, Société FERRAZ (France)
1.249
A new CAD system to evaluate IGBT losses on inductive load
F. Profumo, A. Tenconi, G. Griva, S. Facelli, Politecnico di Torino (Italy)
1.255
Modeling of irradiated buffer-layer IGBTs
W. Fragale, F. Robb, V. Venkatesan, Motorola Inc. (USA)
1.262
A method for determining the parameters of power MOSFET and IGBT transistor models applied in the PSPICE program
J. Pilacinski, Poznan University of Technology (Poland)
1.268
Parameter calculation of a planar transformer by 3D finite element method
L. Pierrat, EDF, S. Tabaga, F. Blache, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France)
1.273

Session D1b: Control (I)

Series resonant converter: general design of an IP regulator with state feedback switching
C. Collomb, P. Bidan, M. Valentin, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systémes (France)
1.277
Fuzzy selftuning system for induction motor controllers
F. Barrero, E. Galvan , A. Torralba, L.G. Franquelo, Universidad de Sevilla (Spain)
1.283
The development of a fuzzy controller for tractive effort of a resistor technology locomotive
W. Mörs, I. Shaw, J.D. van Wyk, Rand Afrikaans University (South Africa)
1.286
Application of direct torque control modulation technology to line converter
V. Manninen, ABB Industry Oy (Finland)
1.292
Modulation of inverter output voltages in sliding mode control of AC motors
Z. Cucej, University of Maribor (Slovenia), S. Hiti, Virginia Polytechnic Inst. (USA)
1.297
Investigation and comparison of neural network applications to the control of electrical machines
G. Henneberger, B. Otto, A. Brösse, University of Technology (RWTH) Aachen (Germany)
1.303
Self-tuned fuzzy PI current controller for PWM-VSI
M. A. Dzieniakowski, M. P. Kazmierkowski, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
1.308
A systematic approach to state feedback controller design for dc/dc line-side traction converters
J. Böcker, S. Liu, Daimler Benz AG Research and Technology, C. Endrikat, AEG Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH (Germany)
1.314
Digital transient torque or force measurement for rotating or linear AC machines
M.T. Nguyen, M. Tu Xuan, J.J. Simond, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Switzerland)
1.319
Reduction of narrow band harmonics in the line current of AC-locomotives
C. Endrikat, AEG Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH (Germany)
1.322
Fuzzy control of a rectifier with sinusoidal waveforms
M. Bonnet, A. Farjon, B. Durand, Université d'Aix-Marseille III (France)
1.327
Non-invasive rotor position and speed sensing of asynchronous motors
D. Holliday, University of Bristol, J. E. Fletcher, B.W. Williams, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom)
1.333
Sliding mode control of dc-to-dc converters with input filter based on the Lyapunov-function approach
B. Nicolas, M. Fadel, Y. Cheron, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Ind. (France)
1.338
A neural network controller for power converters based on a computational optimal control surface
J. M. Carrasco, J.M. Quero, F.P. Ridao, L. G. Franquelo, Universidad de Sevilla (Spain)
1.344
General purpose PWM nonlinear controller for bidirectional switching converters
C. Garcia-Deza, A. Poveda, F. Guinjoan, UPC, L. Martinez-Salamero, University Rovira i Virgilii, J. Font, UPC (Spain)
1.350
A time-domain simulator for power electronic converters based on discrete-time modeling of switches
J. M. Burdio, A. Martinez, University of Zaragoza (Spain)
1.355
Characteristics of the PWM-controlled quasi-resonant converter
R. Petkov, L. Hobson, University of Glamorgan (United Kingdom)
1.361
Inverter and motor model adaptation at stand-still using reference voltages and measured currents
H. Rasmussen, M. Knudsen, Aalborg University, M. Tønnes, Danfoss A/S (Denmark)
1.367
Study of fuzzy current-controlled inverter drives
Bor - Ren Lin, National Yunlin Institute of Technology (Taiwan R.O.C.)
1.373
Fuzzy tuning for servo control: a double ratio approach
W. Hofmann, T. Thanh Tung, Technical University of Chemnitz (Germany)
1.379
An analog neural network controller for an active power filter based on the instantaneous reactive power theory
J.M. Carrasco, J.M. Quero, R. Gomez, L. G. Franquelo, Univ. de Sevilla (Spain)
1.385
Neural network-based parameter adaption for field oriented AC-drives
W. Hofmann, Q. Liang, Technical University of Chemnitz (Germany)
1.391
Position control of PM synchronous motor drive by 3D fuzzy controller
V. Racek, Slovak Technical University Bratislava, P. Kucer, B. Dobrucky, F. Chaloupka, University of Transport and Communication, (Slovak Republic)
1.397
PWM converter using instantaneous current detection for linear generator of maglev vehicle
T. Watanabe, N. Takeuchi, H. Ueno, Railway Technical Research Institute, S. Nagabuchi, H. Hayashi, Y. Saitou, Tokyo Denki Seizo K.K. (Japan)
1.403
Neural model predictive control of an induction motor
L. Krüger, D. Naunin, A. Hidiroglu, TU - Berlin, D. Neumerkel, J. Franz, Daimler-Benz AG (Germany)
1.409
Neural network current control of VS-PWM inverters
M. P. Kazmierkowski, D. L. Sobczuk, M. A. Dzieniakowski, Warsaw University of Technology, (Poland)
1.415
Multi-motor drives for textile machines
P. K. Budig, EAAT GmbH Chemnitz (Germany)
1.421

Session D1c: Adjustable speed drives

Two phase switched reluctance drive with new power electronic controller for low cost applications
M. Barnes, C. Pollock, University of Warwick (United Kingdom)
1.427
Rotor time constant compensation of an induction motor in indirect vector controlled drives
A.A. Ganji, Ph. Lataire , Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium)
1.431
On line tuning of rotor flux observers for field oriented drives using improved stator-based flux estimator for low speeds
E.K.K. Sng, A.C. Liew, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, National University of Singapore (Singapore)
1.437
IGBT drive for container stacking cranes with bidirectional supply
W.A.G. de Jager, G.H. Tubbing, Holec Ridderkerk (The Netherlands)
1.443
Intelligent models for Electromechanical systems
P.J. Costa Branco, J.A. Dente, Instituto Superior Técnico (Portugal)
1.448
Parameters and volt-ampere ratings of a synchronous motor for flux-weakening applications
N. Bianchi, S. Bolognani, University of Padova (Italy)
1.454
Investigations on a high-speed switched reluctance drive incorporating amorphous iron
K. Backhaus, L. Link, J. Reinert, Aachen University of Technology (Germany)
1.460
Voltage peaks of low voltage induction motors due to PWM inverter supply
B. Kawkabani, J.J. Simond, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, F. Kehtari, ABB SA (Ivory Coast)
1.465
Elastic fuzzy controller and sliding mode power inverter for electromechanical positioners
J.C. Quadrado, ISEL, J. F. Silva, IST (Portugal)
1.470
Inverter propulsion equipment for ground transportation systems
G. Bocchetti, G. Giannini, Ansaldo Trasporti S.p.A. (Italy)
1.476
DSP control of a synchronous reluctance motor
J.E. Fletcher, B.W. Williams, T.C. Green, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom)
1.480
The development of a brushless DC drive system with and without sensors for washing machines
L. Tezduyar, ARCELIK A.S., R.N. Tuncay, M.E. Tacer, Istanbul Technical University (Turkey)
1.486
Production of harmonics in converter traction drives
G. Skarpetowski, ABB Verkehrssysteme AG (Switzerland)
1.491
Parameter and speed estimation for induction machines based on dynamic models
L.A.S. Ribeiro, Centro Federal de Educaçao Tecnologica, São Luis, C.B. Jacobina, A.M.N. Lima, Universidade Federal de Paraiba (Brasil)
1.496
Comparative study of inverter-fed drives with different motor types
U. Schäfer, Daimler Benz Research & Technology (Germany)
1.502
Four quadrant, large power, IGBT vector controlled adjustable speed drive. Design and test
R. Numeroli, E. Gatti, G. Torri, R. Kranenburg, Ansaldo Industria (Italy)
1.508
Harmonic distortion caused by electric traction vehicles with a.c. motors fed by DC supply system - CAD analysis
A. Szelag, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland), W. Zajac, Cracow University of Technology (Poland), P. M. Martinez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain)
1.513
Stability problems of asynchronous machines for railways purposes
K.S. Kim, M. Poloujadoff, G. Mfonkeu, Université Paris VI, J. Bavard, GEC-Alsthom Transport (France)
1.519
Application of fuzzy control for PWM voltage source inverter fed permanent magnet synchronous motor
S. Grundmann, M. Krause, V. Müller, Technische Universität Dresden (Germany) B.S.R. Iyengar, Indian Institute of Science (India)
1.524
Sliding mode control of induction motor phase currents
R.B. Hansen, T. Hattel, J. Bork, H. Rasmussen, Aalborg University (Denmark)
1.530
Use of LC filters in hard switching PWM inverter drives
H. van der Broeck, Chr. Loef, Philips Forschungslaboratorien Aachen (Germany)
1.536
Improvements for induction machine vector control
S. Wade, M.W. Dunnigan, B.W. Williams, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom)
1.542

Session D1d: HVDC, Transmission and Generator systems

Low order harmonic instability of HVDC systems using describing function
A.I. Taalab, Menofia University (Egypt)
1.547
Novel control strategy for double-fed induction machines
1.553 S. Tnani, CREEBEL, S. Diop, S.R. Jones, CEGELEC, A. Berthon, Institut de Génie Energétique (France)
1.553
Real-time intelligent control of a multi-terminal direct current transmission system
1.559 V. Shyam, H.S. Chandrasekharaiah, Indian Institute of Science (India), L.L. Lai, City University (United Kingdom)
1.559

Session D2a: Devices, Components and Materials (II)

Thermal behaviour of power modules in PWM-inverters
S. Konrad, Technical University of Ilmenau (Germany)
1.565
The dynamic behaviour of power transistors at impressed di/dt in ZVS applications
T. Reimann, Technical University of Ilmenau, J. Petzoldt, University of Rostock (Germany)
1.571
Effects of temperature, forward current, and commutating di/dt on the reverse recovery behaviour of fast power diodes
N Y A Shammas, M T Rahimo, P T Hoban, Staffordshire University, (United Kingdom)
1.557
Short circuit ruggedness, switching and stationary behaviour of new high voltage IGBT in measurement and simulation
Y. C. Gerstenmaier, G.J.E. Scheller, Siemens AG, M. Hierholzer, eupec GmbH (Germany)
1.583
Fast power diodes fabricated on silicon to silicon direct bonded (SDB) - material
R. Wiget, M. Tzvetkova, E.P. Burte, Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen (Germany)
1.588
A critical evaluation of modern IGBT-modules
F. Blaabjerg, J. K. Pedersen, Aalborg University, U. Jaeger, Danfoss A/S (Denmark)
1.594
The influence of device parameters on load configurations on the turn-on performance of Gate Turn-off Thyristors
M. J. Evans, F. J. Wakeman, Westcode semiconductors ltd, P.A. Mawby, University College of Swansea (United Kingdom)
1.602
Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor Family
P. Aloisi, Motorola Semiconductors (France)
1.608
Latch-up mechanism at turn-on induced by the subthreshold current in MOS thyristor and MCT devices
J.L. Sanchez, G. Charitat, H. Tranduc, P. Rossel, P. Austin, F. Rossel, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systémes du CNRS (France), F.H. Behrens, Centro Tecnológico para Informática (Brazil)
1.614
Vertical GaAs MESFET for smart power switching applications
N.G. Wright, C.M. Johnson , A.G. O'Neill, M. Hossin, University of Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom)
1.620
Causes and mechanisms of semiconductor device failures in power converter service conditions
S. Januszewski, M. Kociszewska, H. Swiatek, Electrotechnical Inst., G. Swiatek, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
1.625
A new test bench for high power turn-off semiconductor devices
A. Steimel, J. Teigelkötter, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Germany)
1.631
New high voltage switches: spontaneously fired MOS-thyristor devices
J-L. Sanchez, J. Rios, R. Berriane, J. Jalade, P. Austin, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systémes du CNRS (France)
1.637
Transit-time oscillations during inductive turn-off of power BJT
G. Vitale, L. Fratelli, University of Napoli 'Federico II' (Italy)
1.643
Experimental results and modelling about thermal instability prediction and current gain in power transistors
S. Pica, G. Scarpetta, University of Naples (Italy)
1.649

Session D2b: Control (II)

Theory and characteristics on novel variable reluctance resolver
A. Ishizaki, K. Takasaki, Tokyo Denki University, S. Shimomura, The Polytechnic University, K. Masaki, K. Kitazawa, Tamagawa Seiki Co. Ltd (Japan)
1.655
An oversampled high accuracy current transducer for low frequency current measurement
C.P. Lewis, T.G. Hesketh, S.J. Crump, Coventry University (United Kingdom)
1.661
A DSP-based interference current filter for asynchronous traction drives
A. Duym, E.K.H. van der Pols, HOLEC Ridderkerk (The Netherlands)
1.665
AC motor drive system for cold strip mill
F. Ben Ammar, H. Godfroid, J.C. Lebrun, J. Schwedt, CEGELEC-DEI (France)
1.671
Least squares high-voltage modulation strategy for PWM inverters
A. Dell'Aquila, V. Giliberti, E. Montaruli, P. Zanchetta, Politecnico di Bari (Italy)
1.677
A DSP control of a soft switching inverter for an electromagnetic damper of vibrations
Ch. Lombard, M. Mazaudier, A. Berthon, IGE-Université de Franche - Comté (France)
1.683
A new method of stator resistance estimation for enhanced dynamic performance of sensorless vector control drives
R. Blasco-Gimenez, G.M. Asher, M. Sumner, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)
1.689
Voltage-source inverter fed asynchronous machine with hysteresis control of rectified motor currents
1.695 C. Tuttas, Universitát Kaiserslautern (Germany)
1.695
Measurement of losses of fast power switches - Impact of typical causes of inaccuracy
Y. Lembeye, J.P. Keradec, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble, D. Lafore, ESIM - IMT (France)
1.701
Microprocessor based mathematical and logical random PWM methods for power inverters
S.Y.R. Hui, I. Oppermann, F. Pasalic, S. Sathiakumar, University of Sydney (Australia)
1.707
Electrovalves driver unit with integrated state machine based control circuit
R. Groppo, U. Panizza, FIAT Research Centre (Italy)
1.413
PWM voltage vector control with predictive pulse generation for low-switching inverters
1.718 W. Hofmann, Technical University of Chemnitz (Germany)
1.718
Position detection for cylindrical linear switched-reluctance actuator
J. Corda, P. Slater, University of Leeds (United Kingdom) J. Breiland (Norway)
1.724
Vector PWM modulator with continuous transition to the six-step mode
A. Haras, Technical University of Gdansk, D. Roye, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (Poland)
1.729
Combined speed and temperature estimation in brushed DC drives
PP Acarnley, JK Al-Tayie, University of Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom)
1.735
A speed sensorless digitally controlled induction motor drive estimating rotor resistance variation
1.741 C. Attaianese, University of Cassino, I. Marongiu, University of Cagliari, A. Perfetto, University of Napoli (Italy)
1.741
MOS gate driver circuit with extremely high galvanic isolation
M. A. E. Andersen, Technical University of Denmark (Denmark)
1.747
Speed sensorless drive with induction machine based on natural field orientation
J. Zdenkovic, Z. Kuljic, Drives & Control, N. Pasalic, University of Zagreb (Croatia)
1.752
The influence of optimal programmed Pulse Width Modulation on the static and dynamic output behaviour of a digital controlled DC/DC-converter
1.758 S. Huth, Technische Hochschule Darmstadt (Germany)
1.758
The parallel resonant converter - A dynamical system approach
1.764 E. Fossas, R. Piqué, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (Spain)
1.764
Modelling of voltage and current mode controlled PWM converters using SIMULINK
1.770 P. R. Holme, C.D. Manning, Loughborough University of Technology (United Kingdom)
1.770
Prototype drive and modulation concepts for DSP-controlled ultrasonic motors powered by resonant converters
J. Maas, N. Fröhleke, P. Krafka, H. Grotstollen, University of Paderborn (Germany)
1.777
An object-oriented approach to computer aided analysis of power electronics systems
A. Méndez, J. Bordonau, J. Peracaula, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (Spain)
1.783
A neural fuzzy control with stator resistance estimator for IM drive with DSC
B. Dobrucky, F. Chaloupka, P. Kucer, Univ. of Transport and Communication, V. Racek, Slovak Technical University Bratislava (Slovak Republic)
1.789
Pulse width modulation with extended modulation depth range for three-phase voltage converters
N. Pop, A. Kelemen, Technical University of Cluj Napoca (Romania)
1.795
Current transformers performance on asymmetrical triggered thyristorized circuit
L. Pierrat, EDF, T. Tran-Quoc, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France)
1.801
Comparison of a space-vector modulation strategy for a three phase standard and a component minimized voltage source inverter
F. Blaabjerg, S. Freysson, H. H. Henrik, S. Hansen, Aalborg University (Denmark)
1.806
Standstill estimation of electrical parameters in induction motors using an optimal input signal
1.814 H. Børsting, M. Knudsen, Aalborg University, P. Vadstrup, Grundfos International a/s (Denmark)
1.814
Non-linear field oriented control in a rotor reference frame
P. J. Coussens, A. P. Van den Bossche, J. A. Melkebeek, University of Gent (Belgium)
1.820
Averaged modelling for AC converters working under discontinuous conduction mode. Application to thyristors controlled series compensators
S. Bacha, JP Rognon, N. Hadj Said, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France)
1.826
Improving IGBT behaviour on short circuit condition
A.S. Carvalho, A.P. Martins, A.S. Araujo, Universidade do Porto, (Portugal)
1.831
Indirect sensors for electric drives
M. Jufer, Swiss Federal Inst. of Technology (Switzerland)
1.836
Characteristics of electric drive with three-phase asynchronous motor operated from one-phase supply line via thyristor switch in frequency-step mode
A.L. Pisarev, Yu. T. Portnoy, NPP VNIIEM (Russia)
1.842

Session D2c: Converters

High power water cooled three-level GTO-modules for the static frequency converter Muldenstein
P. G. Kamp, Siemens AG (Germany)
1.847
Current control method for a novel single-phase sinusoidal PWM voltage source inverter
S. Nonaka, Kinki University (Japan)
1.852
Current ripple analysis of hysteresis-controlled inverters introducing concept of conduction probability
T. Kataoka, P.A. Dahono, Y. Sato, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan)
1.858
High current low voltage power supplies with high power factor, low harmonics and low costs
D. Pratmarty, N. Buccheit, H. Pouliquen, EDF-DER (France), O. Apeldoorn, Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives, Aachen University of Technology (Germany)
1.862

Session D2d: Active filters

Active symmetrical lattice filter for harmonic current reduction
Z.D. Koozehkanani, P. Mehta, M.K. Darwish, Brunel University (United Kingdom)
1.869
A 3-phase 4-wire shunt active filter using 6 IGBT's
1.874 M. Aredes, J. Häfner, K. Heumann, Technische Universität Berlin (Germany)
1.874
Vector control of shunt active filter
H. Pouliquen, P. Rioual, EDF-DER (France)
1.880
Section hybrid filter for current harmonics in a test stand to regenerative braking of internal combustion locomotives
R. Strzelecki, G. Benysek, Higher College of Engineering in Zielona Gora,L. Frackowiak, Poznan University of Technology, J. Zyborski, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland)
1.882
Wide-band filter with actively reduced losses for power-systems
G. Vaupel, Siemens AG (Germany)
1.892
Line filter for high power inverter locomotive using active circuit for harmonic reduction - Prototype tests results
M. Carpita, E. Gilardi, Ansaldo Ricerche, Giuseppe Giannini, Ansaldo Trasporti P. Leonardelli, Ansaldo Industria (Italy)
1.898
A control method of active power filter in unsymmetrical voltage system
Y. Komatsu, T. Kawabata, Ritsumeikan University (Japan)
1.904
High power voltage source PWM active filter with low switching effect
C. Lott, O. Lapierre, CEGELEC-DEI, H. Pouliquen, EDF-DER (France)
1.908
New control method for active power filter needing line current measurement only
1.914 P. Delarue, R. Bausiere, L2EP - Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille (France)
1.914
AC/AC three phase converter operating with unity power factor and sinusoidal input current
1.920 W. Koczara, Warsaw University of Technology, (Poland), B. Dakyo, L. Protin, Université du Havre (France)
1.920
A new approach to harmonic compensation with hybrid active filters
A. A. Bayod Rujula, M. Sanz Badia, Universidad de Zaragoza (Spain)
1.925
An active power filter and unbalanced current compensator control circuit
P. Verdelho, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, G.D. Marques, ISLA-Santarém (Portugal)
1.929

Wednesday, 20 September 1995, Vol. 2

Session L3a: MCT, New Developments

Behavior analysis of MCT under ZVS and ZCS conditions
J.M. Li, A. Merazga, D. Lafore, Ecole Superieure d'Ingenieurs de Marseille (France)
2.001
Standard and shorted anode non-punch-through emitter switched thyristors
2.007 D. Flores, P. Godignon, M. Vellvehi, J. Fernandez, S. Hidalgo, J. Rebollo, J. Millan, Centro Nacional de Microelectrónica (CNM) (Spain)
2.007
A new barrier lowering model for metal-silicide Schottky power diodes
C. Furio, A. Lhorte, S.G.S. THOMSON Microelectronics, G. Charitat, J-M. Dilhac, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systémes du CNRS (France)
2.012
Modeling of high-power thyristors using the lumped-charge modeling technique
C. L. Ma, P.O. Lauritzen, Analogy, (USA), J. Sigg, Siemens AG, (Germany)
2.015

Session L3b: Sinusoidal Power Supplies

Power factor correction using zero-current-switched quasi-resonant converters with voltage-follower and multiplier approach control
J. Sebastián, J.A. Martinez, M.M. Hernando, Universidad de Oviedo, J.A. Cobos, F. Aldana, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain)
2.021
Resonant DC/DC converter for telecommunication network
C. Andrieu, M. Rocher, Alcatel Converters, J.P. Ferrieux, LEG (France)
2.027
Cost-effective practical developments of high-performance 1 kVA UPS with new system configurations and their specific control implementations
K. Hirashi, H. Yamamoto, T. Matsui, Yuasa Corporation, S. Watanabe, M. Nakaoka, Yamaguchi University (Japan)
2.033
Sinusoidal input power supply for electrical tubular heat exchanger
D. Pratmarty, H. Rivoalen, EDF-DER (France)
2.039

Session L3c: Traction (I)

A new control concept for overload minimized traction drives
B. Engel, H.P. Beck, Technical University Clausthal (Germany)
2.045
Investigating the traction drive in the development of a locomotive adhesion controller
M. Stiebler, M. Lange, A. Gross-Thebing, Technische Universitat Berlin (Germany)
2.051
Active filtering of traction drives fed by DC contact line
R. Manigrasso, G. Superti Furga, E. Tironi, Politecnico di Milano, A. Farini, Elettromeccanica Parizzi S.p.A (Italy)
2.056
High performance multisystem locomotive E 412 for the Italian State Railways
L. Morisi, F. Sezenna, L. Mantica, M. Oberti, ABB Tecnomasio SpA (Italy)
2.064

Session L3d: Reactive Power Compensation and Power Factor

Correction Introduction of "dual-switching" cells in high power phase-controlled converters - A new concept to cancel the reactive power
F. Richardeau, Ph. Ladoux, Y. Cheron, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Industrielle, Toulouse (France)
2.071
The energy factor in induction heating systems
J.R. Garcia, A. Martinez, Universidad de Zaragoza (Spain)
2.077
Containerized SVCs - a novel design
K. Renz, G. Thumm, H. Tyll Siemens AG (Germany)
2.082
Modelling and simulation of static VAR compensators for control
K M Abbott, Staffordshire University, M Davies, GEC - ALSTHOM (United Kingdom)
2.086

Session L4a: High Efficiency Converters

Novel soft switching quasi resonant 3-phase IGBT inverter
S. Salama, Y. Tadros, Daimler-Benz AG-Research & Technology (Germany)
2.093
A new double resonant zero current switching matrix converter
M. Marcks, Technical University of Darmstadt (Germany)
2.098
High frequency high efficiency DC/DC converters
L. Vega de la Torre, Telefonica I+D (Spain)
2.104
A 20 kVA auxiliary resonant commutated pole converter -Design and practical experiences
2.109 F.-F. Protiwa, J. Koß, RWTH Aachen University of Technology (Germany)
2.109

Session L4b: Special Power Supplies

Novel electromagnetic induction-heated type fluid-heating processing appliance incorporating auto-tuning PID control-based PWM resonant IGBT inverter with active filtering function
Y. Uchiori, Y. Kawamura, Seta Chemical Industry, Co. Ltd, M. Nakaoka, Yamaguchi University, B. Guo, Kobe University of Mercantile Marine (Japan)
2.115
Design of the delay line power supply of a TWT
C. Blanco, M. A. Perez, M. Rico, Universidad de Oviedo , J. Uceda, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain)
2.121
New constant-frequency variable powered quasi-resonant inverter topology using soft-switched type IGBTs for induction-heated cooking appliance with active Power Filter
K. Izaki, I. Hirota, H. Yamashita, M. Kamli, H. Omori, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd, M. Nakaoka, Yamaguchi University (Japan)
2.127
Generalised companion switch and link models for power electronic circuit simulation
2.133 S.Y.R. Hui, K. K. Fung The University of Sydney (Australia)
2.133

Session L4c: Traction (II)

Ultra-capacitor based bidirectional DC-DC converter prototype for recovery of the braking energy in EVs motor drives
2.139 A. Di Napoli, F. Caricchi, F. Crescimbini, University of Rome "La Sapienza" (Italy)
2.139
Cartesian flux observer for an induction machine: application to a robot propulsion set
2.145 Alain Bouscayrol, Mathieu Delabre, Maria Pietrzak-David, Bernard de Fornel, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Ind (France), Rainer Bischoff, Universität von Hanover (ERASMUS exchange) (Germany)
2.145
Preliminary design of a 18 kV locomotive
P. Farina, M. Carpita, Ansaldo Ricerche, P. Cesario, Sciro Electrica, O. Ventura, Ansaldo Trasporti (Italy)
2.151
Multisystem propulsion concept on the basis of the double star circuit
K. H. Ketteler, ABB Transportation Systems Ltd. Zurich, (Switzerland)
2.157

Session L4d: FACTS

Simulation and control technique of FACTS
B. Mpanda-Mabwe, M. Crappe, J. Trecat, M. Renglet, Faculté Polytechnique de Mons (Belgium), B. Delfino, G.B. Denegri, M. Invernizzi, University of Genova (Italy)
2.165
A Unified Power Flow Controller model for the ElectroMagnetic Transients Program
2.171 E. Joncquel, X. Lombard, Electricité de France (France)
2.171
Considering the FACTS for the planning of the very high voltage network; the EDF approach
2.177 A. Davriu, B. Lauzanne, P. Mallet, P. Pramayon, EDF (France)
2.177
Control system of the static system-tie frequency converter Muldenstein including operation results
2.183 H. Weiss, Siemens AG (Germany)
2.183

Session D3a: Devices, Components and Materials (III)

Temperature non contact measurements on the surface of a GTO thyristor in commutation
R. Abid, F. Miserey, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (France)
2.189
The reverse behaviour of the NPT-IGBT in its on-state
P. Türkes, T. Franke, V. Gerstenmaier, Siemens AG (Germany)
2.195
Current sensing characteristics of IGBTs under short circuit conditions
2.200 Z. J. Shen, S. P. Robb, A. Taomoto, Motorola Inc. (USA)
2.200
A high frequency smart power MOSFET switch for use in half-bridge circuits
2.205 R.A. McMahon, D.R.H. Carter, R.J. Leedham, Cambridge Univ. (United Kingdom)
2.205
Optimization of the short-circuit behaviour of NPT-IGBT by the gate drive
H.G. Eckel, L. Sack, University of Erlangen (Germany)
2.211
Functional integration of power devices: a new approach
R. Pezzani, J. B. Quoirin, SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics (France)
2.217
Linear variable inductor (LVI) in power-processing applications
A.S. Kislovski, Ascom Energy Systems, R. Redl, ELFI SA (Switzerland)
2.222
Energy absorption devices for solid state interruption
J.M. Li, D. Lafore, Ecole Sup. d'Ingénieurs de Marseille, X. Tian, Schneider Electric (France)
2.227
A new method for the measurement of the conductivity mobility as a function of injection level in silicon regions
S. Bellone, University of Salerno, G.V. Persiano, A.G.M. Strollo, S. Daliento, University of Naples (Italy)
2.233
An SOI lateral BMFET for power IC application
Y.-I. Choi, Ajou University, S.D. Kim, J. H. Kim, C.M. Yun, M.K. Han, Seoul National University (Korea)
2.238
A new power MOSFET with self current limiting capability
Y.-I. Choi, Ajou University, C.M. Yun, S.D. Kim, M.K. Han, Seoul National University (Korea)
2.243
A 2A/25V monolithic switching cell for smart power IC application
F. Behrens, S. Finco, Fundação Centro Tecnológico para Informática (Brasil), J.Guilherme, M.I. Castro Simas, Technical University of Lisbon (Portugal)
2.249
A circuit level simulation model of the IGBT
A. Brambilla, Politecnico di Milano, E. Dallago, Università di Pavia (Italy)
2.255
Hard and soft switching behaviour of a new bipolar cascode monolithic switch
A. Testa, S. Musumeci, G. Oriti, A. Raciti, Università di Catania, A. Galluzzo, M. Melito, Co.Ri.M.Me Research Centre Catania (Italy)
2.260
Modelling of a fully integrated light triggered thyristor with Built-in self-protection
J. Zeng, P. Mawby, M.S. Towers, University College of Swansea, D. Crees, GEC Plessey Semiconductor (United Kingdom)
2.266
Application of diamond-like layers as passivation and isolation layers in power semiconductor devices
Z. Lisik, S. Mitura, Technical University of Lodz, J. Szmidt, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
2.271
3-D simulation of heat transfer in power semiconductor devices
Z. Lisik, R. Barczewski, J. Podgórski, M. Kopek, Technical University of Lodz (Poland)
2.275
Optimisation of 1000 V epitaxial IGBT device for a 2 kW zero current resonant converter
R. Letor, L. Fragapane, F. Saya, SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics (Italy)
2.280
An integrated approach to MOS-gated power semiconductor manufacturing based on cleaner production technologies for waste minimization by design
S. Anderson, Motorola, F.Balkau, United Nations Environment Programs (UNEP) , B. Almesfer, Motorola (USA)
2.286
Last improvements of intelligent power modules for motor drive
D. Médaule, Mitsubishi Electric Europe (France),G. Majumdar, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Japan)
2.292

Session D3b: Electronic Power Supply Systems (I)

Low power and low output voltage (3.3V) AC/DC converter with power factor correction
J.A. Cobos, O. Garcia, J. Uceda, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, J. Sebastian, Universidad de Oviedo, S. Ollero, E. de la Cruz, ALCATEL (Spain)
2.299
Variable and unbalanced three-phases loads connected to an DC/AC converter controlled by oriented field theory
J.A. Domínguez Vazquez, S. Lorenzo Matilla, J.M. Ruiz Gonzales, I. Valle Gonzales, Universidad de Valladolid (Spain)
2.305
New fast-charge methods of NiCd/NiMH batteries: universal battery charger/discharger for testing
M. González, J. López, E. López, M. A. Pérez, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain)
2.309
An analysis of a large air gap transformer by using transcutaneous energy transmission
T. H. Nishimura, T. Eguchi, T. Inoue, Oita University, K. Hirachi, YUASA Corporation, Y. Maejima, Tabuchi Electric Co. Ltd., M. Saito, Tokyo Denki University (Japan)
2.315
High frequency supply system with power factor correction for halogen cycle lamps
C. Blanco, J. M. Alonso, P. Villegas, E. López, M. Rico, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain)
2.321
A triport UPS design with bipolar power transistor array based AC line voltage regulation
N Kulratna, A C Clarke Centre for Modern Technologies, H W Sampath, Open University of Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka)
2.327
Parallel connection of power rectifier modules with very high power factor for railway applications
A. Lohner, O. Franz, M. Vomfelde, RWTH Aachen, University of Technology (Germany)
2.333
Quasi-square-wave converter for aerospace applications
R. I. Gregory, A.J. Forsyth, The University of Birmingham (United Kingdom)
2.339
A method of synchronizing microprocessor-controlled PWM inverters with the mains voltage
J. Z. Bebic, M. V. Jankovic, Electrical Engineering Institute "Nikola Tesla" (Yugoslavia)
2.345
A novel uninterruptible power supply system with sinusoidal input-output characteristics and simplified control circuit
S.N. Manias, G. Ioannidis, E. Xanthoulis, National Technical University of Athens (Greece)
2.349
Monophase super resonant power converter with pulse amplitude modulation
M.P.N. van Wesenbeeck, De Drie Electronics, J.B. Klaassens, R.M. Paulussen, Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands)
2.355
Parallel operation of standard UPSs by reactive power control
A.S. Carvalho, A.P. Martins, A.S. Araujo, Universidade do Porto, (Portugal)
2.361
Concepts for an unconventional uninterruptible power supply using reversible converters
F. Morin, J. P. Caron, J. P. Hautier, L2EP - Groupe ENSAM (France)
2.366
Park vector based sliding mode control of UPS with unbalanced load
P. Korondi, Technical University of Budapest (Hungary), H. Hashimoto, F. Harashima, University of Tokyo (Japan), G. Nemeth, EPOS-PVI (Hungary)
2.372
Power control of two induction loads supplied by a single generator: two solutions
J-P. Rognon, J-P. Ferrieux, M. C. Pera-Marion, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble, J. Nuns, EDF - DER (France)
2.377
High-quality rectifier based on Cuk converter in discontinuous capacitor voltage mode
G. Spiazzi, L. Rossetto, P. Mattavelli, S. Buso, University of Padova (Italy)
2.383
An input converter for a d.c. locomotive with commutatorless traction motors
Y.M. Inkov, V.V. Litovchenko, M.D. Simonov, Moscow State Railway Transport University (Russia)
2.389

Session D3c: Traction Drives

Modelling and verification of electromechanical interaction in a traction drive
M.W. Winterling, Holec Ridderkerk, W. Deleroi, O.H. Bosgra, H. Huisman, Delft University of Technology, P.J. van Overloop, E. Tuinman,Holec Ridderkerk (The Netherlands)
2.393
Water-cooled converter series for main line traction
R. Manser, J. Schmid, W. Spoerri, ABB Transportation Systems Ltd (Switzerland)
2.399
Simulation and hierarchical controller design for a special hybrid drivetrain
T. Mayer, D. Schroeder, Technical University of Munich (Germany)
2.405
Comparison of electric drives for a hybrid vehicle
Dierk Schroeder, Ulrich Zoelch, Technical University of Munich (Germany)
2.411
Comparing two-level GTO-inverter feeding a double star asynchronous motor with a three-level GTO-inverter feeding a single star asynchronous motor
A. Monti, A.P. Morando, L. Resta, M. Riva, Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
2.417
Dual-voltage locomotive type class 92 for freight and night passenger services through the Channel Tunnel and in Britain
C. Zimmermann, ABB Transportation Systems Ltd. (Switzerland)
2.423
A new direct torque control strategy for an induction motor with constant switching operation
C. Lochot, X. Roboam, P. Maussion, LEEI (France)
2.429
Simulation of harmonics generated by inverter locomotive fed from 3 kV DC system
P. Janiszewski, Railway Research Institute (Poland)
2.435
Direct self-control of VSI-fed induction motor drives with reduced line current harmonics and active damping of subharmonics
A.M. Walczyna, Railway Research Institute & Electrotechnical Institute (Poland)
2.439
Practical method of readhesion control for electric motor vehicles with three phase drive
T. Watanabe, S. Ohe, M. Ogasa, Railway Technical Research Institute (Japan)
2.446
Probabilistic assessment of harmonic impedance in DC traction systems
M. Fracchia, P. Pozzobon, Universita degli Studi di Genova (Italy), L. Pierrat, EDF , (France)
2.451

Session D3d: Reactive Power

Compensation Static VAR compensator for 3-phase induction motors
A. A. Mahfouz, Cairo University (Egypt), O.P. Malik, University of Calgary , (Canada)
2.457
A novel variable speed constant frequency generation system with voltage regulation
A. Mebarki, R.T. Lipczynski, University of Bath (United Kingdom)
2.463
Novel error tracking mode ac current waveform control method and its ac filter design procedure
M. Ohshima, Tokyo Electric Power Co. - Inc., E. Masada, University of Tokyo (Japan)
2.470
A comparison study on inserting thyristor controlled series compensation in power systems
S. Maginier, S. Bacha, N. Hadjsaid, R. Feuillet, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France)
2.476
Iterative harmonic simulation of a thyristor controlled reactor and a power transmission system
J. Arrillaga, University of Canterbury New Zealand, J. Gonzalez, Universidad de Las Palmas de G. Canarias, J. Cidras, Universidad de Vigo (Spain)
1.481
Harmonic transfer in HVDC systems under unbalanced conditions
K. Sadek, M. Pereira, Siemens AG (Germany)
2.486
Optimisation of the number of levels in a multi-level advanced static VAR compensator
S.B. Tennakoon, D. Scheidecker, Staffordshire University (United Kingdom)
2.491
Control of static VAR compensator for optimal flicker reduction
G. de Preville, O. Lapierre, CEGELEC, G. Bornard, Lab. d'Automatique de Grenoble (France)
2.497
A practical approach to harmonic current compensation by a single-phase active filter
M. Machmoum, N. Bruyant, S. Siala, R. Le Doeuff, LARGE "GE 44" (France)
2.503
Real-time simulator model of an advanced static VAR compensator
M.M. de Oliveira , CEPEL & The Royal Institute of Technology, Å. Ekström, The Royal Institute of Technology & ABB Power Systems (Sweden)
2.509
New strategy for non-active power compensation
W. Koczara, M. Rukat, R. Teofilak, L. Grzesiak, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
2.514
Design of switched reluctance motor/generator systems using the Saber™ simulator
P.C. Kjaer, G.W. White, T.J.E. Miller, University of Glasgow (United Kingdom)
2.519
Operation of a high-pulse AC/DC converter as a VAR compensator
J. Arrillaga, R.D. Brough, R.M. Duke, University of Canterbury (New Zealand)
2.525
Three phase line converter with optimising influence on power system
R. Barlik, P. Grochal, M. Nowak, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
2.531
A unified power controller using space vector modulation control
R Yacamini, D Paschoareli, University of Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
2.537
Microprocessor-based control system for the control of electrical machines and processes
N. Peric, University of Zagreb, S. Marijan, M. Kajari, Koncar Electrical Engineering Institute (Croatia)
2.543
Comparative study between 6 and 12 pulse current converters for SMES systems
I.J. Iglesias, J. Acero, CEDEX, M. Visiers, Enertron S.A., A. Bautista, Iberdrola (Spain)
2.549
A new control strategy for DC-link voltage of a three-phase bi-directional PWM rectifier
S. Kalashnikov, Technical University of Vienna, H. Berger, ELIN Energieanwendung GmbH, (Austria)
2.555

Session D4a: Converters (II)

Analysis of transient processes in a single phase cycloconverter
I. Katz, M. A. Slonim, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Israel)
2.561
AC/DC/AC quasi-resonant transistor's converter for AC drive application
T. Citko, M. Dubowski, A. Sikorski, Bialystok Technical University (Poland)
2.565
A design of a new snubber circuit for three-level GTO inverters
J.H. Suh, B.J. Suh, D. S. Hyun, Hanyang University (Korea)
2.571
Asymmetrical type zero current switching DC-DC converter with constant frequency voltage control
Y. Hatanaka, C. Kunitake, J. Tsukamoto, Tokyo University of Mercantile Marine (Japan)
2.577
Design and analysis of a PWM parallel resonant DC-link inverter
M. Krogemann, J.C. Clare, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)
2.583
Series resonant converter with sandwich-type piezoelectric ceramic transducers
F. Fabijanski, Technical University of Warsaw (Poland)
2.589
Detailed study of limit running modes of a quasi-resonant converter with a view to down- regulation
B. Robert, C. Goeldel, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (France)
2.593
New converter with pulse amplitude modulation - An experimental study
G. Blajszczak, Energoprojekt (Poland)
2.599
Spice model of the HF resonant DC-AC converter
F. Mihalic, M. Milanovic, University of Maribor (Slovenia)
2.604
Multiresonant techniques applied to a family of single-output DC-DC converters
B. Velaerts, J-P. Schauwers, D. Bogaerts, M. Miller, Philips Power Systems, P. Mathys, J. L. Van Eck, Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium)
2.610
Analysis of a half-bridge type series resonant DC-DC converter with auxiliary switches
A. Mutsuyoshi, M. Hirofumi, K.Fujio, M. Haruya, Nagasaki University (Japan)
2.616
A 4.5 kW buck converter implemented with three IGBT's associated by means of a new paralleling technique
H.A.C. Braga, Federal University of Santa Catarina, I. Barbi, Federal University of Juiz de Fora (Brazil)
2.622
Performance of SVM controlled matrix converter with input and output unbalanced conditions
D. Casadei, G. Serra, A. Tani, Università degli Studi di Bologna (Italy), P. Nielsen, Aalborg University (Denmark)
2.626
BMFET-switched, class E resonant lamp ballast
G. Busatto, A.M. Luciano, University of Naples L. Fratelli, Ansaldo Trasporti(Italy)
2.632
Comparison of the losses in a new quasi-resonant inverter with a hard-switched current-regulated voltage-source inverter
A. Kotsopoulos, D.G. Holmes, Monash University (Australia)
2.638
The use of the duality principle in the conception and analysis of resonant DC-DC converters
L. García de Vicuna, J. Majo, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, J. Maixé, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Spain)
2.644
Practical evaluation of a quasi-resonant circuit for soft-switched inverters with minimum voltage stress
S.Y.R. Hui, E. Gogani, J. Zhang, University of Sydney (Australia)
2.650
Improved operating area of the ZVS-series resonant converter using nonlinear capacitive snubbers
N. Aouda, Y. Cheron, M. Metz, H. Foch, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Industrielle de Toulouse (France)
2.656
Matrix converters for induction motor drive
S. Halász, I. Schmidt, T. Molnár , Technical University of Budapest (Hungary)
2.662
High power factor rectifiers
J. Rodríguez, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, E. Wiechmann, Universidad de Concepción (Chile)
2.668
An MCT based industrial induction cooker circuit using zero current switching
P.R. Palmer, A. Githiari, Cambridge University (United Kingdom)
2.675
Analysis and design of a fixed frequency buck-boost ZVS DC-DC quasi-resonant converter
G.A. Karvelis, S.N. Manias, National Technical University of Athens (Greece)
2.682
A novel method for suppression of overvoltage in resonant DC link inverters
T. Kataoka, Y. Sato, M. Tobita, P.A. Dahono, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan)
2.688
Control of a three-phase step-down reversible AC/DC converter
T.C. Green, M.H. Taha, Imperial College, N.A. Rahim, University Malaya (Malaysia), B.W. Williams, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom)
2.694
Cycloconverter with 800Hz two-phase input voltage and PWM reference used to transfer energy to the 50Hz single phase mains
J.L. Cocquerelle, J. Cuvillier, IRESTE (France)
2.700
PWM strategies to control three-level inverters. Application to the induction motors drive
M. Berkouk, Y. Ben Romdhane, G. Manesse, CNAM - Paris (France)
2.705
Multiresonant zero voltage switching inverter designed for a capacitor testing bench
F. Pezet, G. Rojat, G. Clerc, Ecole Centrale de Lyon (France)
2.711
Snubbers for GTO thyristor inverters
B.W. Williams, S.J. Finney, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom), X. He, Z. Qian, Zhejiang University (China)
2.715
Circuit for the active control of current equalisation in paralleled inverters
P. P Waite, R. V. Fulcher, CEGELEC (United Kingdom)
2.721
An improved zero-voltage and zero-current switching full bridge converter
K. H. Rinne, K. Theml, O. McCarthy, University of Limerick (Ireland)
2.724
Comparison between theoretical and real characteristics of zero-voltage switching quasi-resonant converters
N. Polyzos, E. Tatakis, A. Safacas, University of Patras (Greece)
2.730

Session D4b: Electronic Power Supply Systems (II)

Filter design of magnet power supply system using CS PWM converter
H.S. Kim, Cheonan National Tech. College, J.H. Choi, Chungbuk National University (Korea)
2.737
Two stage DC/DC converter with low output voltage (3.3 V) and optimized synchronous rectification stage
J.A. Cobos, O. Garcia, J. Uceda, F. Aldana, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, J. Sebastian, Universidad de Oviedo, E. de la Cruz, ALCATEL (Spain)
2.743
Modelling and simulation of a power factor correction circuit based on the unitrode UC3854 integrated circuit
A. R.G. Patterson, Analogy Europe (United Kingdom)
2.749
Steady-state analysis of a clamped-mode LCC resonant inverter for HID lamp supply
J.M. Alonso, M. Rico, E. Corominas, C. Blanco, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain)
2.755
Influence of the modifications of diodes characteristics for a 200°C-operation quasi-resonant converter
P.J. Viverge, J.J. Rousseau, F. Sarrus, J. P. Chante, CEGELY - ECPA (France)
2.761
Preliminary design approach by ATP simulation of the 18 kV DC traction system
M. Carpita, P. Farina, Ansaldo Ricerche, P. Cesario, Sciro Electra, O. Ventura, Ansaldo Trasporti (Italy)
2.767
A high frequency power supply system for non-linear loads
A. Kern, B. Yu, University of Siegen (Germany)
2.773
The parallel operation of inverters supplying induction heating loads
A.M. Green, A.C. Williamson, UMIST (United Kingdom)
2.779
A 1 kW high performance converter for 120 V BUS regulation
C. Elisabelar, L. Jarry, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (France)
2.785
DC-DC converter with no magnetic elements and good regulation for large changes in line and load
G. Y. Zhu, A. Ioinovici, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong)
2.791
A new zero-current-switching series resonant inverter topology
M. Chindris, S. Stefanescu, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
2.797
800 kW four quadrant amplifier with large full signal bandwidth and low ripple consisting of IGBT's and active filter
L. van Lieshout, HOLEC PROJECTS B.V. (The Netherlands)
2.802
Comparison between two new soft switching technics adapted to high frequency converters
W. Abida, D. Sadarnac, S. d'Almeida, SUPELEC, M. Rocher, O. Daluz, Alcatel Converters, M. Perelle, SAFT (France)
2.808
Improving electronic simulation accuracy by using new equivalent circuits for wound components
F. Blache, LEG-ENSIEG & LABINAL Aero System Division, J.-P. Keradec, J.-L. Schanen, LEG - ENSIEG (France)
2.814
Modelling and simulation of PWM power source
J. Przybylski, W. Koczara, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland), E.B. Patterson, D. Morley, The Nottingham Trent University (United Kingdom)
2.820
Assessment, modelling and simulation of an EDM power supply using Saber
P.R. Holme, C.D. Manning, Loughborough University of Technology (United Kingdom)
2.824
Programmable power module
J. Jelonkiewicz, J. Ludwin, University of Czestochowa (Poland)
2.830
A resonant power supply for distributed systems
A. Nagel, K. Backhaus, H. Reinold, RWTH Aachen University of Technology (Germany)
2.834
Analysis of the LCL-type resonant converter operating above resonance
W. Abida, K. Louati, D. Sadarnac, SUPELEC (France)
2.840
Design trade-offs in a boost topology used as a power factor controller
A. Martinez, J. Arau, CENIDET, D. Abud, IIE (Mexico)J.A. Cobos, J. Uceda, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, J. Sebastián, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain)
2.846
Fault tolerance in distributed power systems
R. V. White, AT&T Power Systems/Bell Laboratories (USA)
2.852
Topologies for high power factor three-phase AC-to-DC converter
B.R. Lin, T.S. Hwang, National Yunlin Institute of Technology (Taiwan R.O.C.)
2.859
A combined-graph approach - obtaining models of DC-DC PWM converters by averaging and incremental representation
M. S. Makowski, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland)
2.865

Session D4c: Electric Vehicles Drives

High frequency three-phase induction motors for wide speed range applications
H.S. Rajamani, R.A. McMahon, Cambridge University (United Kingdom)
2.871
Direct torque controlled induction motor drive utilized in an electrical vehicle
R. Nilsen, ABB Corporate Research Norway (Norway), T. Kasteenpohja, ABB Industry Oy (Finland)
2.877
Flywheel energy storage in road vehicles
P.P. Acarnley, JS Burdess, B.C. Mecrow, J.N. Fawcett, J. Kelly, P.G Dickinson, University of Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom)
2.883
High performance Vernier reluctance magnet machine, application to electric vehicle
J.-F. LLibre, D. Matt, Université Montpellier II (France)
2.889
Comparative study of drives for battery powered light vehicles
J. Jelonkiewicz, University of Czestochowa (Poland), S. Linnman, Permobil AB (Sweden )
2.895

Session D4d: FACTS

A new control strategy for a unified power flow controller
Q.Yu, S. D. Round, L. E. Norum, T. M. Undeland, The Norwegian Institute of Technology (Norway)
2.901
Development of a FACTS front end for EMTP
N.H. Ramage, J.M. van Coller, WITS University, R Koch, ESKOM TRI (South Africa)
2.907
Thyristor-controlled reactor enhances series capacitor applications
K. Renz, G. Thumm, St. Weiss, Siemens AG (Germany)
2.911

Thursday, 21 September 1995, Vol. 3

Session L5a: Drive Control

PWM vector control inverter-fed low voltage induction motors: experience on a high speed rolling mill stand of 480 KW/1500-3000 rpm.
F. Feudale, A. Odorico, M. Sica, G. Stanic, G. Torri, Ansaldo Industria S.p.A. (Italy)
VeCon: high-performance digital control of AC drives by one-chip servo controller
E. Kiel, Institute for Applied Microelectronics, W. Schumacher, Technical University of Braunschweig (Germany)
A neural rotor flux observer for induction motor control
M. Marchesoni, M. Mazzucchelli, P. Saccani, A. Alessandri, S. Dagnino, T. Parisini, R. Zoppoli, Universita degli Studi di Genova (Italy)
The implementation of vector control schemes based on advanced motor models
R.C. Healey, Cambridge University (United Kingdom)

Session L5b: System Engineering

Analysis and control of a three-phase voltage-doubler current-controlled reversible AC to DC converter
Ji. Maoh-Chin, National I-Lan Inst. of Agriculture & Technology, P. Ching-Tsai, National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan R.O.C.)
Electric ship propulsion
A.J. Blokland, Ministry of Defence (The Netherlands)
Power conditioning of single-phase AC-DC converters in parallel
O. Toshiya, O. Miyashita, H. Tomita, Tokyo Denki University (Japan), P. Lataire, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium)
Innovative simulation methods in power electronics and drive technology on personal computers
U. Knorr, , L. Zacharias, SIMEC GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)

Session L5c: Industrial Drives

On-line DSP implementation of extended observers in high-performance induction motor drives
P. Vas, T. Du, A.F .Stronach, University of Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
Circuit-oriented models of AC machines for converter-machine systems simulation
R. Mieczyslaw, R. Szczesny, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland)
High power adjustable speed drive for power plant: current source structure with thyristor for induction machine
J. Sprecher, A. David, M. Dessoude, Electricite de France (France)
Induction motor drive for mine locomotives
M. Schroedl, A. Trenner, C. Berger, ELIN Verkehrstechnik (Austria)

Session L5d: Converters for Renewable Energies

A modular utility interface for photovoltaic power plants
E. T. Schonholzer, Neu-Technikum Buchs, R. Schmidhauser, Schmidhauser AG (Switzerland)
Transputers-based control of a switched reluctance generator for wind energy applications
R. Cardenas, W. F. Ray, G. M. Asher, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)
Implementation of vector control strategies for a variable speed doubly-fed induction machine for wind generation system
R. S. Pena, G.M. Asher, J.C. Clare, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)
Inverters without transformer in photovoltaic applications M. Meinhardt, P. Mutschler, Technische Hochschule Darmstadt (Germany)

Session L6a: Special Drives

Non-linear control for DC servo motors
C.P. Ho, S.K. Panda, National University of Singapore (Singapore)
Direct linear drives for vertical transportation
E. Masada, T. Morizane, M. E. H. Hayashiya, H. Ohsaki, The University of Tokyo (Japan)
Modelling and field oriented position control of a helical reluctance motor for high precision applications
H. Kellermann, G. Kolper, G. Brandenburg, J. Heinzl, Technische Universitat Munchen (Germany)
The effects of technical progress in motor drives on products and electrical facilities
K. Kamiyama, Utsunomiya University, M. Hattori, Nippon Steel Corp, T. Sukegawa, Hitachi Ltd, K. Saito, Hitachi Process Computer Eng. - Inc. (Japan)

Session L6b: Control (II)

A new hybrid AC current limiting device for semiconductor converter protection
S. Hasan, J. Zyborski, T. Lipski, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland)
Characteristics of asynchronous and synchronous discrete delta modulation for power inverters
S.Y.R. Hui, S. Sathiakumar, F. Pasalic, University of Sydney (Australia)
Why and how using the fuzzy logic in the power electronics field
A. Farjon, M. Tholomier, Universite d'Aix-Marseille III (France)
Dual model optimal time control of DC motors using neural networks
E. Galvan, J.M. Quero, L.G. Franquelo, Universidad de Sevilla (Spain)

Session L6c: Drives, Special aspects

Influence of switching frequency and squirrel cage design on audible noise and losses in variable speed induction motor drives with transistor and IGBT inverters
S. Van Haute, A. Malfait, G. Meynants, R. Reekmans, R. Belmans, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium)
Design and performance of a high efficiency 5-phase switched reluctance drive
A. Michaelides, C. Pollock, University of Warwick (United Kingdom)
Position sensor-less control of a half-wave rectified brushless synchronous motor
J. Oyama, T. Abe, T. Higuchi, E. Yamada, K. Shibahara, Nagasaki University (Japan)
Flux - position and velocity estimation in AC machines at zero speed via tracking of high frequency saliencies
R. D. Lorenz, M. Corley, University of Wisconsin-Madison, P. L. Jansen, MK Rail Corporation (USA)

Session L6d: Servo Drives and Actuators

Modelling and closed-loop experiments with a precision brushless DC drive for video recording applications
H. Huisman, Delft University of Technology, M. Steinbuch, Philips Research Labs (The Netherlands)
Positioning accuracy of a sensorless controlled servo drive system
Th. Klepsch, G. Henneberger, A. Brösse, University of Technology Aachen (Germany)
Parameter estimation in a geared flexible mechanical system using a composite neural network- conventional approach
J. G. O'Donovan, R.C. Kavanagh, J.M.D. Murphy, P.J. Roche, M.G. Egan, University College Cork (Ireland)
Dynamical behaviour of a brushless DC motor. Finite element direct prediction and equivalent circuit simulation
D. Taghezout,, Applied Magnetics, P. Lombard, Cedrat Recherche (Switzerland)

Session D5a: Machine/Converter Interactions

Robust neural estimator of induction machine linkage flux
L.M. Grzesiak, P. Dabrowski, W. Koczara, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)
Comparison of low cost low-voltage inverter-fed induction motor systems
C. Heller, U. Pischke, D. Sadarnac, J. C. Vannier, SUPELEC (France)
Reduction of the pulsations of the torque and revolutions at the asynchronous motor fed from PWM frequency converters
J. Bendl, L. Schreier, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (Czech Republic)
The impact of energy regeneration on isolated electrical system with multiple variable speed drives
R. Yacamini, H. S. Bronzeado, University of Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
The effect of cycloconverter drives on noise and vibration in electrical machines
R Yacamini, S. C. Chang, University of Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
Stability analysis and stabilisation of an induction motor drive with input filter
B. Delemontey, C. Iung, CRAN, B. Jacquot, B. de Fornel, LEEI, J. Bavard, GEC Alsthom Transport SA (France)
Study of steep fronts in the stator winding of high-voltage induction machines supplied by 3 level PWM inverters
I. Popiel, M. Dessoude, Electricité de France, J.P. Reboul, University of Montpellier II, (France)
High-performance control of phase current in the switched reluctance motor
J.M. Stephenson, C.R. Elliott, University of Leeds, M.J. Turner, Switched Reluctance Drives Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Performance enhancement of single and two phase SR drives using a capacitor boost circuit
J.D. Lewis, D. Bolton, N.W. Philips, University of Wales - College of Cardiff (United Kingdom)
PWM exciter for FLUX control of an isolated induction generator S. R. Silva, R. O. C. Lyra, UFMG (Brasil)
Harmonics analysis on a slip-power recovery system fed by a DC link GTO converter
H. Mitsuyuki, F. Motoo, M. Seiko, K. Yuzuru, Hitachi Ltd., B. Akira, A. Noboru, Omika Works - Hitachi Ltd. (Japan)
New insulation systems for traction motor
A. Picardi, G. Pizzella, Ansaldo Trasporti Spa (Italy)

Session D5b: System Engineering

Novel approach to AC/DC conversion with near to unity power factor
L. Latkovskis, Y. Stabulnieks, Latvian Academy of Sciences, (Latvia)
A symmetrical 3-phase 2-switch PFC-power-supply for variable output voltage
A.-Ch. Rufer, Ch.-B. Adrianirina, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne (Switzerland)
Determination of power factor preregulators conducted EMI
F.S. Dos Reis, J. Uceda, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, J. Sebastián, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain)
An original decoupling capacitor G. Rojat, Ch. Joubert, M. Lardellier, A. Beroual, Ecole Centrale de Lyon (France)
Integrated diagnostic systems for failure identification in power converters
G. Franceschini, F. Filippetti, C. Tassoni, Universita di Bologna (Italy)
A unity power factor converter without current measurement
P.J.M. Smidt, L. Duarte, Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands)
An alternate solution for AC/DC static conversion with sinusoidal line current
F. Andrianoelison, LARGE - "GE 44" (France)
Induction motors reliability: use of a fault tree
P. Calonnec, T. Derrey, E. Destobbeleer, L. Protin, Université du Havre (France)
Single phase active filter power factor correction
B. Dakyo, L. Protin, Université du Havre (France), W. Koczara, Warsaw University of Technology , (Poland)
Software fault tolerance in drive controllers
B. Premzel, K. Jezernik, University of Maribo (Slovenia)
Three-phase PWM AC power controller with (3+3) unilateral switches
R. Strzelecki, Z. Fedyczak, Higher College of Technical Engineering (Poland)
Use of a voltage Dip and Up simulator for testing the transient behavior of a bipolar power transistor array based AC line voltage regulator
A. D. V. N. Kularatna, S. D. Godakumbura, A. C. Clarke Centre for Modern Technologies (Sri Lanka)
Automatic generation of softwares for the constrained design of static converters
L. Gerbaud, J. M. Bouché, F. Wurtz, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France)
Unseen and erratic risk in power electronics
E. Blumschein, Otto-of-Guericke-University Magdeburg (Germany)
Design of a fully soft-switched extended period quasi-resonant power factor correction circuit
S.Y.R. Hui, University of Sydney, K.W.E. Cheng, University of Birmingham, S.R.N. Prakash, Statronics Power Supplies (Australia)
Thermal resistance analysis by induced transient in automotive power electronic device packaging
E. Dallago, G. Sassone, Universita di Pavia, P.E. Bagnoli, C. Casarosa, Universita di Pisa, A. Maierna, Magneti Marelli S.p.A. (Italy)
Comparative dependability analysis of electric ship propulsion systems
G. Cosulich, M. Fracchia, A. Mariscotti, S. Savio, Universita di Genova (Italy)
A knowledge-based system for on-line fault diagnosis of power inverter circuits for AC machine drive
L. Zhang, I.B. Aris, L.N. Hulley, University of Bradford (United Kingdom)
Losses/EMI compromise relating to electrical constraints and components technology in static converters
E. Labouré, F. Costa, LESIR, M. Lardellier, G. Rojat, CEGELY (France)
Certain overloading protection of the three-phase, a.c. electrical motors, using electronic relays
G. Constantin, Politechnica University of Bucharest, S. Mihai, B. Adrian, Measurement & Control Inst. Company Bucharest, V. Burtea, Politechnica University of Bucharest (Romania)
Four-wire power factor corrected boost rectifier
M.E. Fraser, C.D. Manning, Loughborough University of Technology (United Kingdom)
Modelling of conducted EMI
F. Klotz, Technical University of Ilmenau, J. Petzoldt, University of Rostock (Germany)
Flyback converter with capacitively coupled boost power stage
M. Albach, Philips Research Laboratory (Germany)

Session D5c: Industrial Drives

Direct torque-control with predict ive algorithm in microprocessorized PM drives
A. Del Pizzo, A. Perfetto, Universita di Napoli, I. Marongiu, Universita di Cagliari (Italy)
Parameter sensitivity of the Kalman filter applied to a sensorless synchronous motor drive
M. Zigliotto, S. Bolognani, University of Padova (Italy)
New high performance vector controlled AC-drive with automatic energy optimizer
P. Thøgersen, M. Tønnes, U. Jaeger, S.E. Nielsen, Danfoss A/S (Denmark)
Analysis of rotor flux reference frame by partition of its control structure
K. Bresnahan, H. Zelaya De La Parra, P.D. Evans, University of Birmingham (United Kingdom)
Controlling the synchronous reluctance machine without mechanical position feedback
M.J. Case, M.A. de Rooij, Rand Afrikaans University (South Africa)
Fast torque control of an IGBT-inverter-fed three-phase A.C. drive in the whole speed range - Experimental results
F. Hoffmann, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, M. Jänecke, ABB Henschel AG (Germany)
The indirect-controlled double fed asynchronous motor for variable-speed drives
D. Lecocq, R.M.A., Ph. Lataire, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium)
Torque estimation and control in PM motor drives
P.P. Acarnley, C.D. French, University of Newcastle (United Kingdom)
Induction motor rotor time constant measurement for vector control drives without rotary transducer
R. Beguenane, C. Ghyselen, H. Schoorens, Ecole des Mines de Douai (France)
Efficiency comparison of electrical motors for energy optimized variable speed low power and low cost industrial motor drives
J. K. Pedersen, E. Ritchie, H. R. Andersen, C. B. Rasmussen, Aalborg University (Denmark)
High-performance control for high-power induction machine without speed-sensor: choice and comparison of two methods
L. O. Peter-Contesse, CEGELEC, M. Pietrzak-David, B. de Fornel, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Industrielle Toulouse, F. Ben Ammar, CEGELEC (France)
Variable structure position control in parallel structure
J. Timko, .M. Haluskova, J. Haluska, Technical University Kosice - Fac. of Electrical Eng (Slovakia)
Implementation of a fuzzy self-tuning controller for electrical drives
F. Parasiliti, E. Chiricozzi, M. Tursini, D.Q. Zhang, University of L'Aquila (Italy)
Modular variable speed AC drives system for industrial applications
U. Link, H. W. Kranz, E. Neis, Siemens AG (Germany)
A speed sensorless spatial vector controlled inverter added an auto-measuring function
Y. Ohmori, H. Kobayashi, T. Nakanishi, Toyo Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd, (Japan)
High performance field oriented control for large cycloconverter fed synchronous machines: from theory to application
M. Matuonto, Ansaldo Industria, A. Monti, Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
Speed and angular synchronism control of machines with flexibly coupled drives
A. Bannack, U. Riefenstahl, N. Hong Ha, Universität "Otto-von-Guericke" Magdeburg (Germany)
Application of encoderless vector control techniques in a medium performance induction motor drive
B. Conroy, Heenan Drives Ltd.,M. Sumner, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)
Speed control improvement by torque observer for electrical drives
A. Serri, Universita di Cagliari (Italy)
High performance induction machine drive for a flying shear
H. Klaassen, Technical University Braunschweig (Germany), R. Kranenburg, G. Torri, E. Gatti, R.Moruzzi, Ansaldo Industria S.p.A , (Italy)
Comparison of induction machine control with orientation on rotor flux or on stator flux in a very wide field weakening region
P. Krafka, Asea Brown Boveri AG, A. Bünte, H. Grotstollen, Universität-Gesamthochschule-Paderborn (Germany)
Offline parameter identification of an inverter-fed induction motor at standstill
A. Bünte, H. Grotstollen, Universität-Gesamthochschule-Paderborn (Germany)
Microprocessor-based self-tuning control for DC motor drive
T. Orlowska-Kowalska, Cz. T. Kowalski, M. Chlipala, Technical University of Wroclaw (Poland)

Session D5d: Harmonics, Renewable Energy Systems, Simulation

Effects on the network of harmonic currents emitted by capacitive load rectifiers installed by the residential, commercial and industrial customers
P. Rioual, T. Deflandre, Electricité de France (France)
Harmonic interaction in back-to-back HVDC link between AC systems at different frequencies
M.P. Bottino, B. Delfino, G. Garzi, University of Genoa Italy , A. Morini, Ansaldo Industria Genoa (Italy)
Actual summation effects of harmonic currents produced by converters in the French industrial sector
J. Letzelter, M. Le Bitoux, EDF, D. Sadarnac, Ecole Supérieure d'Electricité (France)
Power conditioning for photovoltaic supply units for railway applications
L. Lori, SEI Sistemi Energetici Integrati srl, P. Redi, Universita di Firenze, M. Ruzinsky, Slovenska Technicka Univerzita (Italy)
Restriction of harmonic currents due to power electronic drives and vapor discharge lamps
H. Mijnarends, Hogeschool van Amsterdam & Rotterdam, G. Blom, KEMA (The Netherlands)
Application of neural networks to predicting harmonics
L.L. Lai, F. Nedh-Che, H. Braun, City University (United Kingdom), R. Hui, University of Sydney (Australia), A. B. Serrano, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain)
Analysis of a grid-connected voltage stiff inverter, using voltage angle control, adapted for windpower application
J. Svensson, Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden)
Harmonic evaluation in light dimmer systems by a probabilistic approach
P. Guerin, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, M. Machmoum, R. Le Doeuff, Lab. Atlantique de Rech. en Génie Elec. (France)
Probabilistic modelling of network harmonic impedance due to random load variations
L. Pierrat, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble, B. Susetyo, EDF (France)
Modeling and analysis of aircraft power system harmonics
K. J. Karimi, Boeing Computer Services (USA)

SessionD6a: Drives: Simulation and User/Application Experiences

Estimation of induction motor speed in fuzzy logic system
K. Zbigniew, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland)
Pole placement strategy for sliding mode controller in Z-range
P. Matthes, Technical University of Dresden (Germany)
Dynamic analysis of non-sinusoidally supplied induction machine based on the finite element method
R. De Weerdt, K. Hameyer, R. Belmans, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium)
Modelling and simulation of electrical drives at normal and fault conditions
R. Szczesny, P.J. Chrzan, K. Iwan, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland)
Fuzzy logic supervision of adaptive generalized predictive control of induction motor
M. A. Brdys, W. L. Sim, H. Zelaya de la Parra, The University of Birmingham (United Kingdom)
Modelling of a nonlinear switched reluctance drive based on fuzzy logic
C. Elmas, O.F. Bay, Gazi Universitesi (Turkey)
Control of self-commutated synchronous motor with dynamic decoupling
K. Zawirski, Poznan University of Technology (Poland)
Reduced order model of an induction motor drive: sensitivity study for an adaptive control
I. Slama-Belkhodja, L.S.E.-Ecole Nationale d'Ingenieurs de Tunis, B. de Fornel, L.E.E.I. - I.N.P.T. (Tunisia)
A simulation tool for induction motor control
F. Vasca, P. Marino, R. Setola, Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, V. Mungiguerra, M. Porzio, Ansaldo Trasporti Napoli (Italy)
Control of induction motor drives using discrete predictive frame
B. Jacquot, B. de Fornel, LEEI, B. Delemontey, C. Iung, CRAN, J. Bavard, GEC-ALSTHOM TRANSPORT SA (France)
Advances in switched reluctance drive system dynamic simulation
C.R. Elliott, J.M. Stephenson, University of Leeds, M.L. McClelland, Switched Reluctance Drives Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Parameter estimation for induction machines
R.J.A. Gorter, A. Veltman, P.P.J. van den Bosch, Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands)
Electric energy conservation in pumping processes at a refinery
R. M. Stephan, U.F.R.J., M. Americo, CEPEL/U.F.R.J., A.G.G. Lina, CEPEL/ELECTROBAS, A. Rodrigues, REDUC/PETROBAS (Brasil)
Simulation of a PWM converter using ICAP/4 to verify the design
J. D. Triplett, Parsons Brinckerhoff International , M. Deghadi, National Authority for tunnels (Egypt)
A frequency response oriented approach to rotor losses evaluation in converter operated synchronous machines
M.P. Bottino, G.B. Denegri, M. Invernizzi, A. Morini, University of Genoa Italy (Italy)
Running simulation of the superconductive magnetically levitated system
S. Ohashi, K. Higashi, H. Ohsaki, E. Masada, The Univ. of Tokyo (Japan)
Modelling and recursive identification of parameters of saturated induction machines
H.A.L. Miah, P. Lagonotte, J.C. Trigeassou, Ec. Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Poitiers (France)
Condition monitoring of induction machines with air-gap asymmetry
P. Vas, University of Aberdeen (United Kingdom), T.J. Sobczyk, Cracow Univ. of Tech. (Poland), C. Tassoni, Dipt. di Ingegneri Dell'Informazione (Italy)
Methodology to determine the flux control sensitivity to parameter uncertainties of induction motor F.O.C. strategies using flux observers
B. Robyns, Univ. Catholique de Louvain, X. Roboam, ENSEEIHT (Belgium)
Emulator of static converters / electrical machines: application to the test of new control algorithms
S. Ben Saoud, F. Chouzal, B. Dagues, J.C. Hapiot, LEEI-ENSEEIHT (France)
Sensitivity of the flux control to parameter uncertainties in induction motor direct F.O.C. strategies using a simple flux estimation
B. Robyns, H. Buyse, Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium)
Simulation of power-losses and ripple-torques of inverter-fed three-phase motors
P. K. Budig, EAAT GmbH Chemnitz (Germany)
An analytical study of Harmonic Voltages - currents and Torque Ripples in drives fed with optimised PWM voltage patterns
J. Bonal, A. Wiart, Prométhée (France)

Session D6b: Control (III)

A new approach for synthesizing logic connection controllers in power converters
B. Francois, J. P. Cambronne, J.P. Hautier, Ecole Centrale de Lille (France)
A simulation tool for the control of a hybrid dynamical system, application to electrical drives
C. Zanne, F. Ibrahim, C. Iung, Centre de Recherche en Automatique de Nancy (France)
A control method for a generalised converter using instantaneous values of phase voltages
S. Bouchiker, G.A. Capolino, I.M.T. - UMCS, M. Poloujadoff, University of Paris VI (France)
Recovery of an inverting mode commutation failure in the case of a three phase D.C. thyristor bridge controlled by a digital device
J. P. Sawicki, J. F. Aubry, C. Zanne, CRAN-ENSEM (France)
Self tuning time optimal algorithm for thyristor converter current control
S. Bogdan, Z. Kovacic, P. Crnosija, University of Zagreb (Croatia)
The synthesis of converters control with maximum speed of response
A. S. Iskhakov, S.Y. Serov, N. V. Dedkov, Marine Technical University (Russia)
An unconventional no-constant frequency modulation strategy for static converters
D. Casini, P. Bolognesi, G. Carrara, L. Taponecco, University of Pisa (Italy)
Control of continuous-mode boost-converters in a unity power factor rectifier
I. Merfert, H. Mecke, Otto-von-Guericke-Universitaet Magdeburg (Germany)
Reduced reactive power grid connection with on-line compensation of current harmonics
G. Berger, J. Büttner, J. Petzoldt, M. Schilling, Technical University of Ilmenau (Germany)
Neural network-based parameter adaption for field oriented AC-drives
W. Hofmann, Q. Liang, Technical University of Chemnitz (Germany)
Efficiency optimisation in current controlled variable-speed switched reluctance motor drives
P.C. Kjaer, C. Cossar, T.J.E. Miller, University of Glasgow - SPEED Laboratory (United Kingdom), F. Blaabjerg, Aalborg University (Denmark)
A voltage mode control strategy for parallel power converters with current sharing
A. Lago, C. M. Penalver, J. Marcos, Universidad de Vigo (Spain)
Methods to improve dynamic response of power factor preregulators: an overview
G. Spiazzi, P. Mattavelli, L. Rossetto, University of Padova, (Italy)
Analysis of spectral performance of resonant DC link inverter controlled by delta-sigma modulation
F. Profumo, R. Uhrin, Politecnico di Torino (Italy)

Session D6c: Special drives

Position estimation in switched-reluctance drives
P.P. Acarnley, C.D. French, I.H. Al-Bahadly, University of Newcastle (United Kingdom)
High dynamic torque calculator for inverter-fed induction machines
R. Wieser, Vienna University of Technology (Austria)
A single-phase regenerative variable speed induction motor drive with sinusoidal input current
M.F. Rahman, L. Zhong, University of New South Wales, S.Y.R. Hui, University of Sydney (Australia)
Nonlinear decoupling control for PWM fed induction motor drive using H8 optimisation technics
M. Pietrzak-David, M. Andreas Purwoadi, B. de Fornel, LEEI, J. Kummetz, Universität Hannover (France)
Sensorless position measurement based on PWM EDDY current variation
Ph. Laurent, B. Multon, E. Hoang, M. Gabsi, L.E.S.I.R. - ENS Cachan (France)
Electrically powered actuation in civil aircraft
R. M. Crowder, University of Southampton (United Kingdom)
Design considerations for electric drives for the thrusters of unmanned underwater vehicles
S. Abu Sharkh, M. R. Harris, R M Crowder, P. H. Chappell, R. L. Stoll, J. K. Sykulski, University of Southampton (United Kingdom)
Control methods for permanent magnet synchronous motor drives with high dynamic performance
P. Brandstetter, M. Mech, VSB - Technical University Ostrava (Czech Republic)
A novel high speed switched reluctance generator
W.F. Ray, M. Ebrahim, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)
Novel electromagnetic actuators using high-temperature superconducting film
H. Ohsaki, K. Takenami, H. Kaneda, E. Masada, The University of Tokyo (Japan)
A static starter for large gas turbines
L. Bojtor, J. Csizmazia, I. Gal, E. Paal, P. Szilagyi, G. Stadler, Ganz Ansaldo Electric Ltd. (Hungary)

Session D6d: Servo Drives and Actuators, Education

Investigation of servo-drive control system with programmable controller
R. Muszynski, J. Halamski, Poznan University of Technology (Poland)
Design of sliding observer for induced e.m.f., position and speed estimation of interior magnet motors
P. F. Seixas, B. R Menezes, P. C. Cortizo, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Z.M.A. Peixoto, M. F. Sá Flávia, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (Brasil)
A new sensorless speed and torque control for permanent magnet synchronous motors: realisation and modelling
J. Barrenscheen, D. Flieller, D. Kalinowski, J.P. Louis, LESIR (France)
Piezoelectric motor fed by a PLL controlled series resonant converter
H. van der Broeck, U. Schaaf, Philips Forschungslaboratorien Aachen (Germany)
Zero-ripple torque control in BLDC motors: A straightforward approach
H. Huisman, Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands)
Robust continuous VSS tracking control of an IM drive
K. Jezernik, A. Hren, D. Drevensek, University of Maribor (Slovenia)
New generation of digital controlling electrical drives: high-precision synchronous servo drive for machine tools axes - robotics - mechatronic modules
D. B. Izosimov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Y. P. Bogachev, Mechatronica (Russia)
Control design with technological constraints
P.Ph. Robet, M. Gautier, Laboratoire d'Automatique de Nantes, C. Bergmann, GE44-I.U.T. de Nantes (France)
Active magnetic bearing: advantage of a functionning without premagnetization
A. Charara, J. De Miras, UTC / HEUDIASYC (France)
3-D FEM analysis of a PM actuator with rotatory and linear motion
M. Scarano, R. Di Stefano, Universita di Cassino, S. Meo, Universita Napoli "Federico II", M. Villani, Universita di L'Aquila (Italy)
Optimal regulator based on Riccati equation for speed loop brushless DC servomotors
R. Magureanu, D. Boghiu, R. Giuclea, L. Kreindler, Polytechnic University of Bucharest (Romania)
On-line identification of mechanical parameters of a step motor drive. Application at the adaptive control
F. Bétin, L. Nuzzo, C. Goeldel, U.F.R. Sciences de REIMS (France)
Influence of the brushless DC motor torque compensation by acting on the current waveshapes on the torque-speed characteristics
S. Clénet, J.M. Vinassa, S. Astier, Y. Lefèvre, M. Lajoie-Mazenc, L.E.E.I. (France)
Simplified electronics bring the switched-reluctance motor to the mass market
J. Nicolai, SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics (France)
Field oriented position control of a hybrid stepper motor
H. Kellermann, P. Hildinger, G. Brandenburg, J. Heinzl, Technische Universität München (Germany)
A DSP-based non linear controller for induction motor drives
Marongiu, A. Damiano, C. Attainese, A. Perfetto, Universita di Cagliari (Italy)
Indexed positioning of low power induction actuators
J.P. Palma, Lab. Nacional de Engenharia Civil (Portugal)
Time-suboptimal model following control of machine tools drives
S. Brock, T. Kaczmarek, Technical University of Poznan (Poland)
Using multimedia in variable speed drive teaching
A. Malfait, K. Matthijs, R. Reekmans, K. Hameyer, R. Belmans, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium)
A CAD laboratory in electromagnetics for undergraduates
R. Mertens, A. Peytier, K. Hameyer, R. Belmans, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium)
Switching DC/DC converter control techniques workbench
J. A. Martínez, J. M. Alonso, E. López, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain)
Power electronic system simulator for basic education
K. Zawirski, Poznan University of Technology (Poland)
A simulink approach to power electronics simulations
R. Teodorescu, Galati University, I. Constantin, Technical University Bucharest (Romania), K. Bresnahan, H. Zelaya dela Parra, Birmingham University (United Kingdom)
Teaching rotating machine and electrical drive performances using the electromagnetic transients program
G.A. Capolino, I.U.P. - University of Picardie (France), J.A. Martinez-Velasco, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (Spain)
Study and realisation of a three-phase harmonic generator for research and university laboratories
S. Tnani, CREEBEL, A. Berthon, Institut de Génie Energétique (France)
A multi-DSP system for real-time simulation and control of electric drive systems
S.G. Bosga, J.J.A. v.d. Burgt, J.L. Duarte, A.J.A. Vandenput, Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands)
An universal laboratory for electrical drives as part of an integrated automation system
R. Schönfeld, G. H. Geitner, Dresden Technical University (Germany)
Design of a power electronics learning system (PELS)
M. I. Giménez, V.M. Guzmán, Universidad Simón Bolívar, H. Fernández, UNEXPO (Venezuela)
POST simulation softwares: study and teaching of numerical control of static converter / electrical machine assemblies
B. Dagues, X. Roboam, M. Fadel, P. Azema, LEEI - ENSEEIHT (France)
A low cost PC-based user interactive induction motor drive system for undergraduate laboratories
P. CK Luk, The Robert Gordon University, K. Drissi, P. Di Fulvio, R. Fuchey, Inst. des Sciences de l'Ingenieur (United Kingdom)
Rotor flux estimation in vector controlled induction machines incorporating the iron loss compensation
E. Levi, M. Sokola, Liverpool John Moores University, V. Vuckovic, Electrical Institute "Nikoca Tesla" (United Kingdom)
Effect of phase current waveforms on the characteristics and acoustic noise of switched reluctance motors
M. Jufer, M. Crivii, Swiss Federal Inst. of Technology Switzerland
A development strategy for education in power electronics
J. M. Peter, SEE (France), A. K. Wallace, Oregon State University (USA)
Application of magnetic bearings for high-speed drives
P. K. Budig, EAAT GmbH Chemnitz, R. Werner, Technical University Chemnitz (Germany)