EPE'95 Tuesday, 19 September 1995, Vol. 1 2 Session L1a: Magnetics 2 Session L1b: Modulation Techniques 2 Session L1c: Drives, Reliability Aspects 2 Session L1d: HVDC 2 Session L2a: New Components 3 Session L2b: Control (I) 4 Session L2c: Converters for traction 4 Session L2d: Active Filters 4 Session D1a: Devices, Components and Materials 5 Session D1b: Control (I) 7 Session D1c: Adjustable speed drives 8 Session D1d: HVDC, Transmission and Generator systems 9 Session D2a: Devices, Components and Materials (II) 9 Session D2b: Control (II) 10 Session D2c: Converters 12 Session D2d: Active filters 12 Wednesday, 20 September 1995, Vol. 2 14 Session L3a: MCT, New Developments 14 Session L3b: Sinusoidal Power Supplies 14 Session L3c: Traction (I) 14 Session L3d: Reactive Power Compensation and Power Factor Correction 15 Session L4a: High Efficiency Converters 15 Session L4b: Special Power Supplies 15 Session L4c: Traction (II) 16 Session L4d: FACTS 16 Session D3a: Devices, Components and Materials (III) 17 Session D3b: Electronic Power Supply Systems (I) 18 Session D3c: Traction Drives 19 Session D3d: Reactive Power Compensation 19 Session D4a: Converters (II) 20 Session D4b: Electronic Power Supply Systems (II) 22 Session D4c: Electric Vehicles Drives 23 Session D4d: FACTS 23 Thursday, 21 September 1995, Vol. 3 24 Session L5a: Drive Control 24 Session L5b: System Engineering 24 Session L5c: Industrial Drives 24 Session L5d: Converters for Renewable Energies 25 Session L6a: Special Drives 25 Session L6b: Control (II) 25 Session L6c: Drives, Special aspects 26 Session L6d: Servo Drives and Actuators 26 Session D5a: Machine/Converter Interactions 27 Session D5b: System Engineering 27 Session D5c: Industrial Drives 28 Session D5d: Harmonics, Renewable Energy Systems, Simulation 30 Session D6a: Drives: Simulation and User/Application Experiences 30 Session D6b: Control (III) 31 Session D6c: Special drives 32 Session D6d: Servo Drives and Actuators, Education 33 Tuesday, 19 September 1995, Vol. 1 Session L1a: Magnetics Session Chairmen: J. B. Klaassens Technical University of Delft J. L. Van Eck Université Libre de Bruxelles Hysteresis modeling taking into account the temperature 1.001 P. Tenant, J.J. Rousseau, L. Zegadi, Centre de Génie Electrique de Lyon (France) Optimal design of transformers for high-power high-frequency applications 1.007 O. Apeldoorn, K.Kriegel, Inst for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives, Aachen University of Technology (Germany) Session L1b: Modulation Techniques Session Chairmen: W.Schumacher Technische Universität Braunschweig P.Tenti University of Padova Features of adaptive PWM explored by the theory of chaos 1.013 I. Nagy, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Z. Süto,Technical University of Budapest (Hungary), L. Matakas Jr, E. Masada, University of Tokyo (Japan) Optimized and non-optimized random modulation techniques for VSI drives 1.019 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) Session L1c: Drives, Reliability Aspects Session Chairmen: R. Nilsen ABB Corporate Research R. M. Davis Power Electronics Measurements Detection of induction machine incipient failures using knowledge based techniques 1.027 M. F. Cabanas, J. G. Aleixandre, M. A. Sanz, A. Neira, A. Otero, J. S. Sariego, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain) A survey of the reliability with an analysis of faults on variable frequency drives in industry 1.033 O. Vaag Thorsen, Bergen College of Engineering, M. Dalva, Stavanger College (Norway) Session L1d: HVDC Session Chairmen: G.R. Clark GEC Alsthom E. Olias Universidad de Carlos III The harmonic impedance of an HVDC convertor 1.039 A.R. Wood, B.C. Smith, J. Arrillaga, University of Canterbury (New Zealand) 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) Session L2a: New Components Session Chairmen: P.Spirito University of Napoli J. M. Peter S.E.E. A 1000 A 2500 V pressure mount RC-IGBT 1.051 M. Hiyoshi, S. Yanagisawa, K. Nishitani, K. Kotake, H. Matsuda, Y. Baba, S. Teramae, Toshiba Corp (Japan) 3300V IGBT-module for traction application 1.056 H. Brunner, M. Hierholzer, R. Spanke, eupec, T. Laska, A. Porst, Siemens (Germany) Reliability of the 400 A IGBT modules for traction converters. Contribution on the power thermal fatigue influence on life expancy 1.060 G. Coquery, R. Lallemand, INRETS, D. Wagner, P. Gibard, GEC Alsthom (France) High power IGBT converters with new gate drive and protection circuit 1.066 S. Gediga, R. Marquardt, R. Sommer, Siemens AG (Germany) Session L2b: Control (I) Session Chairmen: W. F. Ray University of Nottingham A.J. Torralba Universidad de Sevilla State-oriented control of optimized pulse patterns applied to a PWM current source inverter 1.071 R. Vogel, Siemens AG (Germany) Multivariable robust control of a synchronous servomotor associated to a PWM inverter 1.077 Y. Bonnassieux, M. Fadli, B. Le Pioufle, LESiR-ENS Cachan, F. Aioun, LURPA-ENS Cachan (France) Rotor time constant identification in sensorless vector control drives using rotor slot harmonics 1.083 R. Blasco-Gimenez, G.M. Asher, M. Sumner, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom) Robust speed and parameter estimation in induction motors 1.089 H. Børsting, Aalborg University, P. Vadstrup, Grundfos International a/s (Denmark) Session L2c: Converters for traction Session Chairmen: P.Grumbrecht Daimler Benz A.G. L. G. Franquelo Universidad de Sevilla A bi-directional rectifier for use with a voltage fed inverter in a high performance variable speed AC motor drive system 1.095 P. W. Wheeler, J. C. Clare, M. Sumner, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom) A magnetically coupled regenerative turn-off snubber 1.101 D. Simonetti, F. Libano, V. Canalli, J. Uceda, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, J. Sebastián, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain) 4000 V-300 A eight-level IGBT inverter leg 1.106 P. Carrere, J.P. Lavieville, Alcatel Alsthom Recherche, T.A. Meynard, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Industrielle, Toulouse (France) GTO-PWM Inverter without brake chopper for the Taegu subway cars in South Korea 1.112 A. Lipp, Siemens AG (Germany) Session L2d: Active Filters Session Chairmen: H.Stemmler P.E. and Electrometry Lab. ETH H. Akagi Okayama University Active current filter for MV/HV network 1.129 T. Meynard, Y. Cheron, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Industrielle, Toulouse, S. Loudot, H. Pouliquen, EDF - DER (France) Damping harmonics in the power system with active filters 1.123 M. Pereira, K. Sadek, Siemens AG (Germany) Voltage harmonics source compensation using a shunt active filter 1.117 H. Pouliquen, P. Lemerle, E. Plantive , EDF - DER (France) A new control strategy of combined system of series active and shunt passive filters for minimising passive filter number 1.135 E. Bettega, M-X Wang, Schneider Electric SA, H. Pouliquen, EDF-DER (France) Session D1a: Devices, Components and Materials IGBT model for power electronics simulation 1.141 T. Bonafé, CREEBEL, S. El Baroudi, F. Bernot, A. Berthon, Institut de Génie Energétique (France) A precise analytical model for diffused power diodes 1.146 T. Kern, R. Kraus, K. Hoffmann, University of Bundeswehr Munich (Germany) Understanding wire heatings near magnetic component air gap 1.151 B. Cogitore, J.P. Keradec , Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble, B. Krafft, MicroSpire (France) The short-circuit behavior of IGBTs based on different technologies 1.157 R. Kraus, M. Reddig, K. Hoffmann, University of Bundeswehr Munich (Germany) Temperature dependence of avalanche coefficients for Si in simulation and measurements 1.162 H. Brunner, H.-J. Schulze, Siemens AG (Germany) IGBT cell optimization with simulation and comparison with measurements 1.167 H. Brunner, T. Laska, A. Porst, Siemens AG (Germany) Core losses in transformers with an arbitrary shape of the magnetizing current 1.171 T. Duerbaum, M.Albach, Philips (Germany) PMCM conception methodology: development of a 3D electrothermal simulation tool 1.177 S. Raël, E. Clavel, Y. Maréchal, Ch. Schaeffer, Laboratoire d'électrotechnique de Grenoble (France) Experimental and numerical investigations on a hard GTO turn-on process 1.183 Z. Khatir, R. Lallemand, INRETS-LTN (France) Small-geometry power BJT: numerical simulation and experimental results 1.189 G.V. Persiano, A.G.M. Strollo, P. Spirito, University of Naples, A. Patti, S. Sapienza, Co. Ri.Mme (Italy) The influence of the epitaxial doping on the turn-on losses in power bipolar-mode FET (BMFET) 1.195 G.V. Persiano, A.G.M. Strollo, P. Spirito, University of Naples (Italy) Determination of static and dynamic performance of silicon carbide power MOSFET devices 1.201 B. Beydoun, H. Tranduc, P. Rossel, G. Charitat, F. Morancho, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systèmes du CNRS (France) Power semiconductor resistor design and technology 1.207 S. S. Asina, E. V. Gorkin, All-Russian Electrotechnical Institute (Russia) DISCO: a computer aided design program for the single capacitor snubber in inverter applications 1.210 J.C. Regidor, V. M. Guzman, M.I. Gimenez de Guzman, Universidad Simon Bolívar (Venezuela) A modified J3 model for GTO simulation with SPICE 1.216 V. M. Guzmán, M.I. Gimenez de Guzmán, Universidad Simon Bolívar (Venezuela) Bipolar semiconductor device models for C.A.D. in power electronics 1.222 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) Modelling low- and high-frequency magnetic cores with a generalised dynamic circuit 1.228 S.Y.R. Hui, University of Sydney, J.G. Zhu, V.S. Ramsden, University of Technology (Australia) Analysis of the IGBT dV/dt in hard switching mode 1.234 F. Calmon, J P Chante, INSA Lyon, B. Reymond, A. Senes, Schneider Electric (France) Influence of the IGBT emitter-ground wiring inductance in a power inductive load converter 1.240 F. Sarrus, P.J. Viverge, J.P. Chante, Centre de Génie Electrique de Lyon (CEGELY), B. Hennevin, M. Piton GEC - Alsthom (France) Experimental thermal parameter extraction using non-destructive tests 1.245 E. Farjah, Shiraz University (Iran), Ch. Schaeffer, R. Perret, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France) Short circuit behaviour for PT and NPT IGBT devices - Protection against explosion of the case by fuses 1.249 S. Duong, S. Raël, C. Schaeffer, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble, J.F. De Palma, Société FERRAZ (France) A new CAD system to evaluate IGBT losses on inductive load 1.255 F. Profumo, A. Tenconi, G. Griva, S. Facelli, Politecnico di Torino (Italy) Modeling of irradiated buffer-layer IGBTs 1.262 W. Fragale, F. Robb, V. Venkatesan, Motorola Inc. (USA) A method for determining the parameters of power MOSFET and IGBT transistor models applied in the PSPICE program 1.268 J. Pilacinski, Poznan University of Technology (Poland) Parameter calculation of a planar transformer by 3D finite element method 1.273 L. Pierrat, EDF, S. Tabaga, F. Blache, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France) Session D1b: Control (I) Series resonant converter: general design of an IP regulator with state feedback switching 1.277 C. Collomb, P. Bidan, M. Valentin, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systèmes (France) Fuzzy selftuning system for induction motor controllers 1.283 F. Barrero, E. Galvan , A. Torralba, L.G. Franquelo, Universidad de Sevilla (Spain) The development of a fuzzy controller for tractive effort of a resistor technology locomotive 1.286 W. Mörs, I. Shaw, J.D. van Wyk, Rand Afrikaans University (South Africa) Application of direct torque control modulation technology to line converter 1.292 V. Manninen, ABB Industry Oy (Finland) Modulation of inverter output voltages in sliding mode control of AC motors 1.297 Z. Cucej, University of Maribor (Slovenia), S. Hiti, Virginia Polytechnic Inst. (USA) Investigation and comparison of neural network applications to the control of electrical machines 1.303 G. Henneberger, B. Otto, A. Brösse, University of Technology (RWTH) Aachen (Germany) Self-tuned fuzzy PI current controller for PWM-VSI 1.308 M. A. Dzieniakowski, M. P. Kazmierkowski, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland) A systematic approach to state feedback controller design for dc/dc line-side traction converters 1.314 J. Böcker, S. Liu, Daimler Benz AG Research and Technology, C. Endrikat, AEG Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH (Germany) Digital transient torque or force measurement for rotating or linear AC machines 1.319 M.T. Nguyen, M. Tu Xuan, J.J. Simond, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (Switzerland) Reduction of narrow band harmonics in the line current of AC-locomotives 1.322 C. Endrikat, AEG Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH (Germany) Fuzzy control of a rectifier with sinusoidal waveforms 1.327 M. Bonnet, A. Farjon, B. Durand, Université d'Aix-Marseille III (France) Non-invasive rotor position and speed sensing of asynchronous motors 1.333 D. Holliday, University of Bristol, J. E. Fletcher, B.W. Williams, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom) Sliding mode control of dc-to-dc converters with input filter based on the Lyapunov-function approach 1.338 B. Nicolas, M. Fadel, Y. Cheron, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Ind. (France) A neural network controller for power converters based on a computational optimal control surface 1.344 J. M. Carrasco, J.M. Quero, F.P. Ridao, L. G. Franquelo, Universidad de Sevilla (Spain) General purpose PWM nonlinear controller for bidirectional switching converters 1.350 C. Garcia-Deza, A. Poveda, F. Guinjoan, UPC, L. Martinez-Salamero, University Rovira i Virgilii, J. Font, UPC (Spain) A time-domain simulator for power electronic converters based on discrete-time modeling of switches 1.355 J. M. Burdio, A. Martinez, University of Zaragoza (Spain) Characteristics of the PWM-controlled quasi-resonant converter 1.361 R. Petkov, L. Hobson, University of Glamorgan (United Kingdom) Inverter and motor model adaptation at stand-still using reference voltages and measured currents 1.367 H. Rasmussen, M. Knudsen, Aalborg University, M. Tønnes, Danfoss A/S (Denmark) Study of fuzzy current-controlled inverter drives 1.373 Bor - Ren Lin, National Yunlin Institute of Technology (Taiwan R.O.C.) Fuzzy tuning for servo control: a double ratio approach 1.379 W. Hofmann, T. Thanh Tung, Technical University of Chemnitz (Germany) An analog neural network controller for an active power filter based on the instantaneous reactive power theory 1.385 J.M. Carrasco, J.M. Quero, R. Gomez, L. G. Franquelo, Univ. de Sevilla (Spain) Neural network-based parameter adaption for field oriented AC-drives 1.391 W. Hofmann, Q. Liang, Technical University of Chemnitz (Germany) Position control of PM synchronous motor drive by 3D fuzzy controller 1.397 V. Racek, Slovak Technical University Bratislava, P. Kucer, B. Dobrucky, F. Chaloupka, University of Transport and Communication, (Slovak Republic) PWM converter using instantaneous current detection for linear generator of maglev vehicle 1.403 T. Watanabe, N. Takeuchi, H. Ueno, Railway Technical Research Institute, S. Nagabuchi, H. Hayashi, Y. Saitou, Tokyo Denki Seizo K.K. (Japan) Neural model predictive control of an induction motor 1.409 L. Krüger, D. Naunin, A. Hidiroglu, TU - Berlin, D. Neumerkel, J. Franz, Daimler-Benz AG (Germany) Neural network current control of VS-PWM inverters 1.415 M. P. Kazmierkowski, D. L. Sobczuk, M. A. Dzieniakowski, Warsaw University of Technology, (Poland) Multi-motor drives for textile machines 1.421 P. K. Budig, EAAT GmbH Chemnitz (Germany) Session D1c: Adjustable speed drives Two phase switched reluctance drive with new power electronic controller for low cost applications 1.427 M. Barnes, C. Pollock, University of Warwick (United Kingdom) Rotor time constant compensation of an induction motor in indirect vector controlled drives 1.431 A.A. Ganji, Ph. Lataire , Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) On line tuning of rotor flux observers for field oriented drives using improved stator-based flux estimator for low speeds 1.437 E.K.K. Sng, A.C. Liew, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, National University of Singapore (Singapore) IGBT drive for container stacking cranes with bidirectional supply 1.443 W.A.G. de Jager, G.H. Tubbing, Holec Ridderkerk (The Netherlands) Intelligent models for Electromechanical systems 1.448 P.J. Costa Branco, J.A. Dente, Instituto Superior Técnico (Portugal) Parameters and volt-ampere ratings of a synchronous motor for flux-weakening applications 1.454 N. Bianchi, S. Bolognani, University of Padova (Italy) Investigations on a high-speed switched reluctance drive incorporating amorphous iron 1.460 K. Backhaus, L. Link, J. Reinert, Aachen University of Technology (Germany) Voltage peaks of low voltage induction motors due to PWM inverter supply 1.465 B. Kawkabani, J.J. Simond, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, F. Kehtari, ABB SA (Ivory Coast) Elastic fuzzy controller and sliding mode power inverter for electromechanical positioners 1.470 J.C. Quadrado, ISEL, J. F. Silva, IST (Portugal) Inverter propulsion equipment for ground transportation systems 1.476 G. Bocchetti, G. Giannini, Ansaldo Trasporti S.p.A. (Italy) DSP control of a synchronous reluctance motor 1.480 J.E. Fletcher, B.W. Williams, T.C. Green, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom) The development of a brushless DC drive system with and without sensors for washing machines 1.486 L. Tezduyar, ARCELIK A.S., R.N. Tuncay, M.E. Tacer, Istanbul Technical University (Turkey) Production of harmonics in converter traction drives 1.491 G. Skarpetowski, ABB Verkehrssysteme AG (Switzerland) Parameter and speed estimation for induction machines based on dynamic models 1.496 L.A.S. Ribeiro, Centro Federal de Educaçao Tecnologica, São Luis, C.B. Jacobina, A.M.N. Lima, Universidade Federal de Paraiba (Brasil) Comparative study of inverter-fed drives with different motor types 1.502 U. Schäfer, Daimler Benz Research & Technology (Germany) Four quadrant, large power, IGBT vector controlled adjustable speed drive. Design and test 1.508 R. Numeroli, E. Gatti, G. Torri, R. Kranenburg, Ansaldo Industria (Italy) Harmonic distortion caused by electric traction vehicles with a.c. motors fed by DC supply system - CAD analysis 1.513 A. Szelag, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland), W. Zajac, Cracow University of Technology (Poland), P. M. Martinez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain) Stability problems of asynchronous machines for railways purposes 1.519 K.S. Kim, M. Poloujadoff, G. Mfonkeu, Université Paris VI, J. Bavard, GEC-Alsthom Transport (France) Application of fuzzy control for PWM voltage source inverter fed permanent magnet synchronous motor 1.524 S. Grundmann, M. Krause, V. Müller, Technische Universität Dresden (Germany) B.S.R. Iyengar, Indian Institute of Science (India) Sliding mode control of induction motor phase currents 1.530 R.B. Hansen, T. Hattel, J. Bork, H. Rasmussen, Aalborg University (Denmark) Use of LC filters in hard switching PWM inverter drives 1.536 H. van der Broeck, Chr. Loef, , Philips Forschungslaboratorien Aachen (Germany) Improvements for induction machine vector control 1.542 S. Wade, M.W. Dunnigan, B.W. Williams, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom) Session D1d: HVDC, Transmission and Generator systems Low order harmonic instability of HVDC systems using describing function 1.547 A.I. Taalab, Menofia University (Egypt) 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) 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) Session D2a: Devices, Components and Materials (II) Thermal behaviour of power modules in PWM-inverters 1.565 S. Konrad, Technical University of Ilmenau (Germany) The dynamic behaviour of power transistors at impressed di/dt in ZVS applications 1.571 T. Reimann, Technical University of Ilmenau, J. Petzoldt, University of Rostock (Germany) Effects of temperature, forward current, and commutating di/dt on the reverse recovery behaviour of fast power diodes 1.577 N Y A Shammas, M T Rahimo, P T Hoban, Staffordshire University, (United Kingdom) Short circuit ruggedness, switching and stationary behaviour of new high voltage IGBT in measurement and simulation 1.583 Y. C. Gerstenmaier, G.J.E. Scheller, Siemens AG, M. Hierholzer, eupec GmbH (Germany) Fast power diodes fabricated on silicon to silicon direct bonded (SDB) - material 1.588 R. Wiget, M. Tzvetkova, E.P. Burte, Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen (Germany) A critical evaluation of modern IGBT-modules 1.594 F. Blaabjerg, J. K. Pedersen, Aalborg University, U. Jaeger, Danfoss A/S (Denmark) The influence of device parameters on load configurations on the turn-on performance of Gate Turn-off Thyristors 1.602 M. J. Evans, F. J. Wakeman, Westcode semiconductors ltd, P.A. Mawby, University College of Swansea (United Kingdom) Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor Family 1.608 P. Aloisi, Motorola Semiconductors (France) Latch-up mechanism at turn-on induced by the subthreshold current in MOS thyristor and MCT devices 1.614 J.L. Sanchez, G. Charitat, H. Tranduc, P. Rossel, P. Austin, F. Rossel, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systèmes du CNRS (France), F.H. Behrens, Centro Tecnológico para Informática (Brazil) Vertical GaAs MESFET for smart power switching applications 1.620 N.G. Wright, C.M. Johnson , A.G. O'Neill, M. Hossin, University of Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) Causes and mechanisms of semiconductor device failures in power converter service conditions 1.625 S. Januszewski, M. Kociszewska, H. Swiatek, Electrotechnical Inst., G. Swiatek, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland) A new test bench for high power turn-off semiconductor devices 1.631 A. Steimel, J. Teigelkötter, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (Germany) New high voltage switches: spontaneously fired MOS-thyristor devices 1.637 J-L. Sanchez, J. Rios, R. Berriane, J. Jalade, P. Austin, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systèmes du CNRS (France) Transit-time oscillations during inductive turn-off of power BJT 1.643 G. Vitale, L. Fratelli, University of Napoli 'Federico II' (Italy) Experimental results and modelling about thermal instability prediction and current gain in power transistors 1.649 S. Pica, G. Scarpetta, University of Naples (Italy) Session D2b: Control (II) Theory and characteristics on novel variable reluctance resolver 1.655 A. Ishizaki, K. Takasaki, Tokyo Denki University, S. Shimomura, The Polytechnic University, K. Masaki, K. Kitazawa, Tamagawa Seiki Co. Ltd (Japan) An oversampled high accuracy current transducer for low frequency current measurement 1.661 C.P. Lewis, T.G. Hesketh, S.J. Crump, Coventry University (United Kingdom) A DSP-based interference current filter for asynchronous traction drives 1.665 A. Duym, E.K.H. van der Pols, HOLEC Ridderkerk (The Netherlands) AC motor drive system for cold strip mill 1.671 F. Ben Ammar, H. Godfroid, J.C. Lebrun, J. Schwedt, CEGELEC-DEI (France) Least squares high-voltage modulation strategy for PWM inverters 1.677 A. Dell'Aquila, V. Giliberti, E. Montaruli, P. Zanchetta, Politecnico di Bari (Italy) A DSP control of a soft switching inverter for an electromagnetic damper of vibrations 1.683 Ch. Lombard, M. Mazaudier, A. Berthon, IGE-Université de Franche - Comté (France) A new method of stator resistance estimation for enhanced dynamic performance of sensorless vector control drives 1.689 R. Blasco-Gimenez, G.M. Asher, M. Sumner, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom) Voltage-source inverter fed asynchronous machine with hysteresis control of rectified motor currents 1.695 C. Tuttas, Universität Kaiserslautern (Germany) Measurement of losses of fast power switches - Impact of typical causes of inaccuracy 1.701 Y. Lembeye, J.P. Keradec, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble, D. Lafore, ESIM - IMT (France) Microprocessor based mathematical and logical random PWM methods for power inverters 1.707 S.Y.R. Hui, I. Oppermann, F. Pasalic, S. Sathiakumar, University of Sydney (Australia) Electrovalves driver unit with integrated state machine based control circuit 1.713 R. Groppo, U. Panizza, FIAT Research Centre (Italy) PWM voltage vector control with predictive pulse generation for low-switching inverters 1.718 W. Hofmann, Technical University of Chemnitz (Germany) Position detection for cylindrical linear switched-reluctance actuator 1.724 J. Corda, P. Slater, University of Leeds (United Kingdom) J. Breiland (Norway) Vector PWM modulator with continuous transition to the six-step mode 1.729 A. Haras, Technical University of Gdansk, D. Roye, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (Poland) Combined speed and temperature estimation in brushed DC drives 1.735 PP Acarnley, JK Al-Tayie, University of Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) 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) MOS gate driver circuit with extremely high galvanic isolation 1.747 M. A. E. Andersen, Technical University of Denmark (Denmark) Speed sensorless drive with induction machine based on natural field orientation 1.752 J. Zdenkovic, Z. Kuljic, Drives & Control, N. Pasalic, University of Zagreb (Croatia) 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) The parallel resonant converter - A dynamical system approach 1.764 E. Fossas, R. Piqué, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (Spain) 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) Prototype drive and modulation concepts for DSP-controlled ultrasonic motors powered by resonant converters 1.777 J. Maas, N. Fröhleke, P. Krafka, H. Grotstollen, University of Paderborn (Germany) An object-oriented approach to computer aided analysis of power electronics systems 1.783 A. Méndez, J. Bordonau, J. Peracaula, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (Spain) A neural fuzzy control with stator resistance estimator for IM drive with DSC 1.789 B. Dobrucky, F. Chaloupka, P. Kucer, Univ. of Transport and Communication, V. Racek, Slovak Technical University Bratislava (Slovak Republic) Pulse width modulation with extended modulation depth range for three-phase voltage converters 1.795 N. Pop, A. Kelemen, Technical University of Cluj Napoca (Romania) Current transformers performance on asymmetrical triggered thyristorized circuit 1.801 L. Pierrat, EDF, T. Tran-Quoc, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France) Comparison of a space-vector modulation strategy for a three phase standard and a component minimized voltage source inverter 1.806 F. Blaabjerg, S. Freysson, H. H. Henrik, S. Hansen, Aalborg University (Denmark) 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) Non-linear field oriented control in a rotor reference frame 1.820 P. J. Coussens, A. P. Van den Bossche, J. A. Melkebeek, University of Gent (Belgium) Averaged modelling for AC converters working under discontinuous conduction mode. Application to thyristors controlled series compensators 1.826 S. Bacha, JP Rognon, N. Hadj Said, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France) Improving IGBT behaviour on short circuit condition 1.831 A.S. Carvalho, A.P. Martins, A.S. Araujo, Universidade do Porto, (Portugal) Indirect sensors for electric drives 1.836 M. Jufer, Swiss Federal Inst. of Technology (Switzerland) Characteristics of electric drive with three-phase asynchronous motor operated from one-phase supply line via thyristor switch in frequency-step mode 1.842 A.L. Pisarev, Yu. T. Portnoy, NPP VNIIEM (Russia) Session D2c: Converters High power water cooled three-level GTO-modules for the static frequency converter Muldenstein 1.847 P. G. Kamp, Siemens AG (Germany) Current control method for a novel single-phase sinusoidal PWM voltage source inverter 1.852 S. Nonaka, Kinki University (Japan) Current ripple analysis of hysteresis-controlled inverters introducing concept of conduction probability 1.858 T. Kataoka, P.A. Dahono, Y. Sato, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) High current low voltage power supplies with high power factor, low harmonics and low costs 1.862 D. Pratmarty, N. Buccheit, H. Pouliquen, EDF-DER (France), O. Apeldoorn, Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives, Aachen University of Technology (Germany) Session D2d: Active filters Active symmetrical lattice filter for harmonic current reduction 1.869 Z.D. Koozehkanani, P. Mehta, M.K. Darwish, Brunel University (United Kingdom) A 3-phase 4-wire shunt active filter using 6 IGBT's 1.874 M. Aredes, J. Häfner, K. Heumann, Technische Universität Berlin (Germany) Vector control of shunt active filter 1.880 H. Pouliquen, P. Rioual, EDF-DER (France) Section hybrid filter for current harmonics in a test stand to regenerative braking of internal combustion locomotives 1.886 R. Strzelecki, G. Benysek, Higher College of Engineering in Zielona Gora,L. Frackowiak, Poznan University of Technology, J. Zyborski, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland) Wide-band filter with actively reduced losses for power-systems 1.892 G. Vaupel, Siemens AG (Germany) Line filter for high power inverter locomotive using active circuit for harmonic reduction - Prototype tests results 1.898 M. Carpita, E. Gilardi, Ansaldo Ricerche, Giuseppe Giannini, Ansaldo Trasporti P. Leonardelli, Ansaldo Industria (Italy) A control method of active power filter in unsymmetrical voltage system 1.904 Y. Komatsu, T. Kawabata, Ritsumeikan University (Japan) High power voltage source PWM active filter with low switching effect 1.908 C. Lott, O. Lapierre, CEGELEC-DEI, H. Pouliquen, EDF-DER (France) 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) 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) A new approach to harmonic compensation with hybrid active filters 1.925 A. A. Bayod Rujula, M. Sanz Badia, Universidad de Zaragoza (Spain) An active power filter and unbalanced current compensator control circuit 1.929 P. Verdelho, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, G.D. Marques, ISLA-Santarém (Portugal) Wednesday, 20 September 1995, Vol. 2 Session L3a: MCT, New Developments Session Chairmen: P. Rossel Lab. d'automatique et d'Analyse des Systèmes du C.N.R.S. J. Millán Centro Nacional de Microelectrónica Behavior analysis of MCT under ZVS and ZCS conditions 2.001 J.M. Li, A. Merazga, D. Lafore, Ecole Superieure d'Ingenieurs de Marseille (France) 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) A new barrier lowering model for metal-silicide Schottky power diodes 2.012 C. Furio, A. Lhorte, S.G.S. THOMSON Microelectronics, G. Charitat, J-M. Dilhac, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture des Systèmes du CNRS (France) Modeling of high-power thyristors using the lumped-charge modeling technique 2.016 C. L. Ma, P.O. Lauritzen, Analogy, (USA), J. Sigg, Siemens AG, (Germany) Session L3b: Sinusoidal Power Supplies Session Chairmen: T. Undeland Norwegian Institute of Technology J. A. Cobos Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Power factor correction using zero-current-switched quasi-resonant converters with voltage-follower and multiplier approach control 2.023 J. Sebastián, J.A. Martinez, M.M. Hernando, Universidad de Oviedo, J.A. Cobos, F. Aldana, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain) Resonant DC/DC converter for telecommunication network 2.029 C. Andrieu, M. Rocher, Alcatel Converters, J.P. Ferrieux, LEG (France) Cost-effective practical developments of high-performance 1 kVA UPS with new system configurations and their specific control implementations 2.035 K. Hirashi, H. Yamamoto, T. Matsui, Yuasa Corporation, S. Watanabe, M. Nakaoka, Yamaguchi University (Japan) Sinusoidal input power supply for electrical tubular heat exchanger 2.041 D. Pratmarty, H. Rivoalen, EDF-DER (France) Session L3c: Traction (I) Session Chairmen: A. Haböck Siemens AG A. García Cerrada Universidad Pontificia de Comillas A new control concept for overload minimized traction drives 2.047 B. Engel, H.P. Beck, Technical University Clausthal (Germany) Investigating the traction drive in the development of a locomotive adhesion controller 2.053 M. Stiebler, M. Lange, A. Gross-Thebing, Technische Universitat Berlin (Germany) Active filtering of traction drives fed by DC contact line 2.058 R. Manigrasso, G. Superti Furga, E. Tironi, Politecnico di Milano, A. Farini, Elettromeccanica Parizzi S.p.A (Italy) High performance multisystem locomotive E 412 for the Italian State Railways 2.066 L. Morisi, F. Sezenna, L. Mantica, M. Oberti, ABB Tecnomasio SpA (Italy) Session L3d: Reactive Power Compensation and Power Factor Correction Session Chairmen: H.Godfroid CEGELEC J. D. Van Wyk Rand Afrikaans University Introduction of "dual-switching" cells in high power phase-controlled converters - A new concept to cancel the reactive power 2.073 F. Richardeau, Ph. Ladoux, Y. Cheron, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Industrielle, Toulouse (France) The energy factor in induction heating systems 2.079 J.R. Garcia, A. Martinez, Universidad de Zaragoza (Spain) Containerized SVCs - a novel design 2.084 K. Renz, G. Thumm, H. Tyll Siemens AG (Germany) Modelling and simulation of static VAR compensators for control 2.088 K M Abbott, Staffordshire University, M Davies, GEC - ALSTHOM (United Kingdom) Session L4a: High Efficiency Converters Session Chairmen: T. Nishimura Oita University E. de la Cruz Alcatel Standard Elèctrica Novel soft switching quasi resonant 3-phase IGBT inverter 2.095 S. Salama, Y. Tadros, Daimler-Benz AG-Research & Technology (Germany) A new double resonant zero current switching matrix converter 2.100 M. Marcks, Technical University of Darmstadt (Germany) High frequency high efficiency DC/DC converters 2.106 L. Vega de la Torre, Telefonica I+D (Spain) A 20 kVA auxiliary resonant commutated pole converter -Design and practical experiences 2.111 F.-F. Protiwa, J. Koß, RWTH Aachen University of Technology (Germany) Session L4b: Special Power Supplies Session Chairmen: J.Sebastián Universidad de Oviedo J. Peire U.N.E.D. Novel electromagnetic induction-heated type fluid-heating processing appliance incorporating auto-tuning PID control-based PWM resonant IGBT inverter with active filtering function 2.117 Y. Uchiori, Y. Kawamura, Seta Chemical Industry, Co. Ltd, M. Nakaoka, Yamaguchi University, B. Guo, Kobe University of Mercantile Marine (Japan) Design of the delay line power supply of a TWT 2.123 C. Blanco, M. A. Perez, M. Rico, Universidad de Oviedo , J. Uceda, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain) New constant-frequency variable powered quasi-resonant inverter topology using soft-switched type IGBTs for induction-heated cooking appliance with active Power Filter 2.129 K. Izaki, I. Hirota, H. Yamashita, M. Kamli, H. Omori, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd, M. Nakaoka, Yamaguchi University (Japan) Generalised companion switch and link models for power electronic circuit simulation 2.135 S.Y.R. Hui, K. K. Fung The University of Sydney (Australia) Session L4c: Traction (II) Session Chairmen: G.Maggetto Vrije Universiteit Brussel J. Peracaula Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña Ultra-capacitor based bidirectional DC-DC converter prototype for recovery of the braking energy in EVs motor drives 2.141 A. Di Napoli, F. Caricchi, F. Crescimbini, University of Rome "La Sapienza" (Italy) Cartesian flux observer for an induction machine: application to a robot propulsion set 2.147 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) Preliminary design of a 18 kV locomotive 2.153 P. Farina, M. Carpita, Ansaldo Ricerche, P. Cesario, Sciro Electrica, O. Ventura, Ansaldo Trasporti (Italy) Multisystem propulsion concept on the basis of the double star circuit 2.159 K. H. Ketteler, ABB Transportation Systems Ltd. Zurich, (Switzerland) Session L4d: FACTS Session Chairmen: R. Basset GEC Alsthom M. Crappe Faculté Polytechnique de Mons Simulation and control technique of FACTS 2.167 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) A Unified Power Flow Controller model for the ElectroMagnetic Transients Program 2.173 E. Joncquel, X. Lombard, Electricité de France (France) Considering the FACTS for the planning of the very high voltage network; the EDF approach 2.179 A. Davriu, B. Lauzanne, P. Mallet, P. Pramayon, EDF (France) Control system of the static system-tie frequency converter Muldenstein including operation results 2.185 H. Weiss, Siemens AG (Germany) Session D3a: Devices, Components and Materials (III) Temperature non contact measurements on the surface of a GTO thyristor in commutation 2.191 R. Abid, F. Miserey, Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (France) The reverse behaviour of the NPT-IGBT in its on-state 2.197 P. Türkes, T. Franke, V. Gerstenmaier, Siemens AG (Germany) Current sensing characteristics of IGBTs under short circuit conditions 2.202 Z. J. Shen, S. P. Robb, A. Taomoto, Motorola Inc. (USA) A high frequency smart power MOSFET switch for use in half-bridge circuits 2.207 R.J. Leedham, R.A. McMahon, D.R.H. Carter, Cambridge Univ. (United Kingdom) Optimization of the short-circuit behaviour of NPT-IGBT by the gate drive 2.213 H.G. Eckel, L. Sack, University of Erlangen (Germany) Functional integration of power devices: a new approach 2.219 R. Pezzani, J. B. Quoirin, SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics (France) Linear variable inductor (LVI) in power-processing applications 2.224 A.S. Kislovski, Ascom Energy Systems, R. Redl, ELFI SA (Switzerland) Energy absorption devices for solid state interruption 2.229 J.M. Li, D. Lafore, Ecole Sup. d'Ingénieurs de Marseille, X. Tian, Schneider Electric (France) A new method for the measurement of the conductivity mobility as a function of injection level in silicon regions 2.235 S. Bellone, University of Salerno, G.V. Persiano, A.G.M. Strollo, S. Daliento, University of Naples (Italy) An SOI lateral BMFET for power IC application 2.240 Y.-I. Choi, Ajou University, S.D. Kim, J. H. Kim, C.M. Yun, M.K. Han, Seoul National University (Korea) A new power MOSFET with self current limiting capability 2.245 Y.-I. Choi, Ajou University, C.M. Yun, S.D. Kim, M.K. Han, Seoul National University (Korea) A 2A/25V monolithic switching cell for smart power IC application 2.251 F. Behrens, S. Finco, Fundação Centro Tecnológico para Informática (Brasil), J.Guilherme, M.I. Castro Simas, Technical University of Lisbon (Portugal) A circuit level simulation model of the IGBT 2.257 A. Brambilla, Politecnico di Milano, E. Dallago, Università di Pavia (Italy) Hard and soft switching behaviour of a new bipolar cascode monolithic switch 2.262 A. Testa, S. Musumeci, G. Oriti, A. Raciti, Università di Catania, A. Galluzzo, M. Melito, Co.Ri.M.Me Research Centre Catania (Italy) Modelling of a fully integrated light triggered thyristor with Built-in self-protection 2.268 J. Zeng, P. Mawby, M.S. Towers, University College of Swansea, D. Crees, GEC Plessey Semiconductor (United Kingdom) Application of diamond-like layers as passivation and isolation layers in power semiconductor devices 2.273 Z. Lisik, S. Mitura, Technical University of Lodz, J. Szmidt, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland) 3-D simulation of heat transfer in power semiconductor devices 2.277 Z. Lisik, R. Barczewski, J. Podgórski, M. Kopek, Technical University of Lodz (Poland) Optimisation of 1000 V epitaxial IGBT device for a 2 kW zero current resonant converter 2.282 R. Letor, L. Fragapane, F. Saya, SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics (Italy) An integrated approach to MOS-gated power semiconductor manufacturing based on cleaner production technologies for waste minimization by design 2.288 S. Anderson, Motorola, F.Balkau, United Nations Environment Programs (UNEP) , B. Almesfer, Motorola (USA) Last improvements of intelligent power modules for motor drive 2.294 D. Médaule, Mitsubishi Electric Europe (France),G. Majumdar, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Japan) Session D3b: Electronic Power Supply Systems (I) Low power and low output voltage (3.3V) AC/DC converter with power factor correction 2.301 J.A. Cobos, O. Garcia, J. Uceda, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, J. Sebastian, Universidad de Oviedo, S. Ollero, E. de la Cruz, ALCATEL (Spain) Variable and unbalanced three-phases loads connected to an DC/AC converter controlled by oriented field theory 2.307 J.A. Domínguez Vazquez, S. Lorenzo Matilla, J.M. Ruiz Gonzales, I. Valle Gonzales, Universidad de Valladolid (Spain) New fast-charge methods of NiCd/NiMH batteries: universal battery charger/discharger for testing 2.311 M. González, J. López, E. López, M. A. Pérez, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain) An analysis of a large air gap transformer by using transcutaneous energy transmission 2.317 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) High frequency supply system with power factor correction for halogen cycle lamps 2.323 C. Blanco, J. M. Alonso, P. Villegas, E. López, M. Rico, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain) A triport UPS design with bipolar power transistor array based AC line voltage regulation 2.329 N Kulratna, A C Clarke Centre for Modern Technologies, H W Sampath, Open University of Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) Parallel connection of power rectifier modules with very high power factor for railway applications 2.335 A. Lohner, O. Franz, M. Vomfelde, RWTH Aachen, University of Technology (Germany) Quasi-square-wave converter for aerospace applications 2.341 R. I. Gregory, A.J. Forsyth, The University of Birmingham (United Kingdom) A method of synchronizing microprocessor-controlled PWM inverters with the mains voltage 2.347 J. Z. Bebic, M. V. Jankovic, Electrical Engineering Institute "Nikola Tesla" (Yugoslavia) A novel uninterruptible power supply system with sinusoidal input-output characteristics and simplified control circuit 2.351 S.N. Manias, G. Ioannidis, E. Xanthoulis, National Technical University of Athens (Greece) Monophase super resonant power converter with pulse amplitude modulation 2.357 M.P.N. van Wesenbeeck, De Drie Electronics, J.B. Klaassens, R.M. Paulussen, Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands) Parallel operation of standard UPSs by reactive power control 2.363 A.S. Carvalho, A.P. Martins, A.S. Araujo, Universidade do Porto, (Portugal) Concepts for an unconventional uninterruptible power supply using reversible converters 2.368 F. Morin, J. P. Caron, J. P. Hautier, L2EP - Groupe ENSAM (France) Park vector based sliding mode control of UPS with unbalanced load 2.374 P. Korondi, Technical University of Budapest (Hungary), H. Hashimoto, F. Harashima, University of Tokyo (Japan), G. Nemeth, EPOS-PVI (Hungary) Power control of two induction loads supplied by a single generator: two solutions 2.379 J-P. Rognon, J-P. Ferrieux, M. C. Pera-Marion, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble, J. Nuns, EDF - DER (France) High-quality rectifier based on Cuk converter in discontinuous capacitor voltage mode 2.385 G. Spiazzi, L. Rossetto, P. Mattavelli, S. Buso, University of Padova (Italy) An input converter for a d.c. locomotive with commutatorless traction motors 2.391 Y.M. Inkov, V.V. Litovchenko, M.D. Simonov, Moscow State Railway Transport University (Russia) Session D3c: Traction Drives Modelling and verification of electromechanical interaction in a traction drive 2.395 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) Water-cooled converter series for main line traction 2.401 R. Manser, J. Schmid, W. Spoerri, ABB Transportation Systems Ltd (Switzerland) Simulation and hierarchical controller design for a special hybrid drivetrain 2.407 T. Mayer, D. Schroeder, Technical University of Munich (Germany) Comparison of electric drives for a hybrid vehicle 2.413 Dierk Schroeder, Ulrich Zoelch, Technical University of Munich (Germany) Comparing two-level GTO-inverter feeding a double star asynchronous motor with a three-level GTO-inverter feeding a single star asynchronous motor 2.419 A. Monti, A.P. Morando, L. Resta, M. Riva, Politecnico di Milano (Italy) Dual-voltage locomotive type class 92 for freight and night passenger services through the Channel Tunnel and in Britain 2.425 C. Zimmermann, ABB Transportation Systems Ltd. (Switzerland) A new direct torque control strategy for an induction motor with constant switching operation 2.431 C. Lochot, X. Roboam, P. Maussion, LEEI (France) Simulation of harmonics generated by inverter locomotive fed from 3 kV DC system 2.437 P. Janiszewski, Railway Research Institute (Poland) Direct self-control of VSI-fed induction motor drives with reduced line current harmonics and active damping of subharmonics 2.441 A.M. Walczyna, Railway Research Institute &Electrotechnical Institute (Poland) Practical method of readhesion control for electric motor vehicles with three phase drive 2.448 T. Watanabe, S. Ohe, M. Ogasa, Railway Technical Research Institute (Japan) Probabilistic assessment of harmonic impedance in DC traction systems 2.453 M. Fracchia, P. Pozzobon, Universita degli Studi di Genova (Italy), L. Pierrat, EDF , (France) Session D3d: Reactive Power Compensation Static VAR compensator for 3-phase induction motors 2.459 A. A. Mahfouz, Cairo University (Egypt), O.P. Malik, University of Calgary , (Canada) A novel variable speed constant frequency generation system with voltage regulation 2.465 A. Mebarki, R.T. Lipczynski, University of Bath (United Kingdom) Novel error tracking mode ac current waveform control method and its ac filter design procedure 2.472 M. Ohshima, Tokyo Electric Power Co. - Inc., E. Masada, University of Tokyo (Japan) A comparison study on inserting thyristor controlled series compensation in power systems 2.478 S. Maginier, S. Bacha, N. Hadjsaid, R. Feuillet, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France) Iterative harmonic simulation of a thyristor controlled reactor and a power transmission system 2.483 J. Arrillaga, University of Canterbury New Zealand, J. Gonzalez, Universidad de Las Palmas de G. Canarias, J. Cidras, Universidad de Vigo (Spain) Harmonic transfer in HVDC systems under unbalanced conditions 2.488 K. Sadek, M. Pereira, Siemens AG (Germany) Optimisation of the number of levels in a multi-level advanced static VAR compensator 2.493 S.B. Tennakoon, D. Scheidecker, Staffordshire University (United Kingdom) Control of static VAR compensator for optimal flicker reduction 2.499 G. de Preville, O. Lapierre, CEGELEC, G. Bornard, Lab. d'Automatique de Grenoble (France) A practical approach to harmonic current compensation by a single-phase active filter 2.505 M. Machmoum, N. Bruyant, S. Siala, R. Le Doeuff, LARGE "GE 44" (France) Real-time simulator model of an advanced static VAR compensator 2.511 M.M. de Oliveira , CEPEL & The Royal Institute of Technology, Å. Ekström, The Royal Institute of Technology & ABB Power Systems (Sweden) New strategy for non-active power compensation 2.517 W. Koczara, M. Rukat, R. Teofilak, L. Grzesiak, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland) Design of switched reluctance motor/generator systems using the Saber(tm) simulator 2.522 P.C. Kjaer, G.W. White, T.J.E. Miller, University of Glasgow (United Kingdom) Operation of a high-pulse AC/DC converter as a VAR compensator 2.528 J. Arrillaga, R.D. Brough, R.M. Duke, University of Canterbury (New Zealand) Three phase line converter with optimising influence on power system 2.534 R. Barlik, P. Grochal, M. Nowak, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland) A unified power controller using space vector modulation control 2.540 R Yacamini, D Paschoareli, University of Aberdeen (United Kingdom) Microprocessor-based control system for the control of electrical machines and processes 2.546 N. Peric, University of Zagreb, S. Marijan, M. Kajari, Koncar Electrical Engineering Institute (Croatia) Comparative study between 6 and 12 pulse current converters for SMES systems 2.552 I.J. Iglesias, J. Acero, CEDEX, M. Visiers, Enertron S.A., A. Bautista, Iberdrola (Spain) A new control strategy for DC-link voltage of a three-phase bi-directional PWM rectifier 2.558 S. Kalashnikov, Technical University of Vienna, H. Berger, ELIN Energieanwendung GmbH, (Austria) Session D4a: Converters (II) Analysis of transient processes in a single phase cycloconverter 2.563 I. Katz, M. A. Slonim, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (Israel) AC/DC/AC quasi-resonant transistor's converter for AC drive application 2.567 T. Citko, M. Dubowski, A. Sikorski, Bialystok Technical University (Poland) A design of a new snubber circuit for three-level GTO inverters 2.573 J.H. Suh, B.J. Suh, D. S. Hyun, Hanyang University (Korea) Asymmetrical type zero current switching DC-DC converter with constant frequency voltage control 2.579 Y. Hatanaka, C. Kunitake, J. Tsukamoto, Tokyo University of Mercantile Marine (Japan) Design and analysis of a PWM parallel resonant DC-link inverter 2.585 M. Krogemann, J.C. Clare, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom) Series resonant converter with sandwich-type piezoelectric ceramic transducers 2.591 F. Fabijanski, Technical University of Warsaw (Poland) Detailed study of limit running modes of a quasi-resonant converter with a view to down-regulation 2.595 B. Robert, C. Goeldel, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (France) New converter with pulse amplitude modulation - An experimental study 2.601 G. Blajszczak, Energoprojekt (Poland) Spice model of the HF resonant DC-AC converter 2.606 F. Mihalic, M. Milanovic, University of Maribor (Slovenia) Multiresonant techniques applied to a family of single-output DC-DC converters 2.612 B. Velaerts, J-P. Schauwers, D. Bogaerts, M. Miller, Philips Power Systems, P. Mathys, J. L. Van Eck, Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium) Analysis of a half-bridge type series resonant DC-DC converter with auxiliary switches 2.618 M. Asano, H. Matsuo, F. Kurokawa, H. Mae, Nagasaki University (Japan) A 4.5 kW buck converter implemented with three IGBT's associated by means of a new paralleling technique 2.624 H.A.C. Braga, Federal University of Santa Catarina, I. Barbi, Federal University of Juiz de Fora (Brazil) Performance of SVM controlled matrix converter with input and output unbalanced conditions 2.628 D. Casadei, G. Serra, A. Tani, Università degli Studi di Bologna (Italy), P. Nielsen, Aalborg University (Denmark) BMFET-switched, class E resonant lamp ballast 2.634 G. Busatto, A.M. Luciano, University of Naples L. Fratelli, Ansaldo Trasporti(Italy) Comparison of the losses in a new quasi-resonant inverter with a hard-switched current-regulated voltage-source inverter 2.640 A. Kotsopoulos, D.G. Holmes, Monash University (Australia) The use of the duality principle in the conception and analysis of resonant DC-DC converters 2.646 L. García de Vicuna, J. Majo, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, J. Maixé, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Spain) Practical evaluation of a quasi-resonant circuit for soft-switched inverters with minimum voltage stress 2.652 S.Y.R. Hui, E. Gogani, J. Zhang, University of Sydney (Australia) Improved operating area of the ZVS-series resonant converter using nonlinear capacitive snubbers 2.658 N. Aouda, Y. Cheron, M. Metz, H. Foch, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Industrielle de Toulouse (France) Matrix converters for induction motor drive 2.664 S. Halász, I. Schmidt, T. Molnár , Technical University of Budapest (Hungary) High power factor rectifiers 2.670 J. Rodríguez, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, E. Wiechmann, Universidad de Concepción (Chile) An MCT based industrial induction cooker circuit using zero current switching 2.677 P.R. Palmer, A. Githiari, Cambridge University (United Kingdom) Analysis and design of a fixed frequency buck-boost ZVS DC-DC quasi-resonant converter 2.683 G.A. Karvelis, S.N. Manias, National Technical University of Athens (Greece) A novel method for suppression of overvoltage in resonant DC link inverters 2.689 T. Kataoka, Y. Sato, M. Tobita, P.A. Dahono, Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan) Control of a three-phase step-down reversible AC/DC converter 2.695 T.C. Green, M.H. Taha, Imperial College, N.A. Rahim, University Malaya (Malaysia), B.W. Williams, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom) Cycloconverter with 800Hz two-phase input voltage and PWM reference used to transfer energy to the 50Hz single phase mains 2.701 J.L. Cocquerelle, J. Cuvillier, IRESTE (France) PWM strategies to control three-level inverters. Application to the induction motors drive 2.706 M. Berkouk, Y. Ben Romdhane, G. Manesse, CNAM - Paris (France) Multiresonant zero voltage switching inverter designed for a capacitor testing bench 2.712 F. Pezet, G. Rojat, G. Clerc, Ecole Centrale de Lyon (France) Snubbers for GTO thyristor inverters 2.716 B.W. Williams, S.J. Finney, Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom), X. He, Z. Qian, Zhejiang University (China) Circuit for the active control of current equalisation in paralleled inverters 2.722 P. P Waite, R. V. Fulcher, CEGELEC (United Kingdom) An improved zero-voltage and zero-current switching full bridge converter 2.725 K. H. Rinne, K. Theml, O. McCarthy, University of Limerick (Ireland) Comparison between theoretical and real characteristics of zero-voltage switching quasi-resonant converters 2.731 N. Polyzos, E. Tatakis, A. Safacas, University of Patras (Greece) Session D4b: Electronic Power Supply Systems (II) Filter design of magnet power supply system using CS PWM converter 2.737 H.S. Kim, Cheonan National Tech. College, J.H. Choi, Chungbuk National University (Korea) Two stage DC/DC converter with low output voltage (3.3 V) and optimized synchronous rectification stage 2.743 J.A. Cobos, O. Garcia, J. Uceda, F. Aldana, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, J. Sebastian, Universidad de Oviedo, E. de la Cruz, ALCATEL (Spain) Modelling and simulation of a power factor correction circuit based on the unitrode UC3854 integrated circuit 2.749 A. R.G. Patterson, Analogy Europe (United Kingdom) Steady-state analysis of a clamped-mode LCC resonant inverter for HID lamp supply 2.754 J.M. Alonso, M. Rico, E. Corominas, C. Blanco, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain) Influence of the modifications of diodes characteristics for a 200°C-operation quasi-resonant converter 2.760 P.J. Viverge, J.J. Rousseau, F. Sarrus, J. P. Chante, CEGELY - ECPA (France) Preliminary design approach by ATP simulation of the 18 kV DC traction system 2.766 M. Carpita, P. Farina, Ansaldo Ricerche, P. Cesario, Sciro Electra, O. Ventura, Ansaldo Trasporti (Italy) A high frequency power supply system for non-linear loads 2.772 A. Kern, B. Yu, University of Siegen (Germany) The parallel operation of inverters supplying induction heating loads 2.778 A.M. Green, A.C. Williamson, UMIST (United Kingdom) A 1 kW high performance converter for 120 V BUS regulation 2.784 C. Elisabelar, L. Jarry, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (France) DC-DC converter with no magnetic elements and good regulation for large changes in line and load 2.790 G. Y. Zhu, A. Ioinovici, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong) A new zero-current-switching series resonant inverter topology 2.796 M. Chindris, S. Stefanescu, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania) 800 kW four quadrant amplifier with large full signal bandwidth and low ripple consisting of IGBT's and active filter 2.801 L. van Lieshout, HOLEC PROJECTS B.V. (The Netherlands) Comparison between two new soft switching technics adapted to high frequency converters 2.807 W. Abida, D. Sadarnac, S. d'Almeida, SUPELEC, M. Rocher, O. Daluz, Alcatel Converters, M. Perelle, SAFT (France) Improving electronic simulation accuracy by using new equivalent circuits for wound components 2.813 F. Blache, LEG-ENSIEG & LABINAL Aero System Division, J.-P. Keradec, J.-L. Schanen, LEG - ENSIEG (France) Modelling and simulation of PWM power source 2.819 J. Przybylski, W. Koczara, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland), E.B. Patterson, D. Morley, The Nottingham Trent University (United Kingdom) Assessment, modelling and simulation of an EDM power supply using Saber 2.823 P.R. Holme, C.D. Manning, Loughborough University of Technology (United Kingdom) Programmable power module 2.829 J. Jelonkiewicz, J. Ludwin, University of Czestochowa (Poland) A resonant power supply for distributed systems 2.833 A. Nagel, K. Backhaus, H. Reinold, RWTH Aachen University of Technology (Germany) Analysis of the LCL-type resonant converter operating above resonance 2.839 W. Abida, K. Louati, D. Sadarnac, SUPELEC (France) Design trade-offs in a boost topology used as a power factor controller 2.845 A. Martinez, J. Arau, CENIDET, D. Abud, IIE (Mexico)J.A. Cobos, J. Uceda, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, J. Sebastián, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain) Fault tolerance in distributed power systems 2.851 R. V. White, AT&T Power Systems/Bell Laboratories (USA) Topologies for high power factor three-phase AC-to-DC converter 2.858 B.R. Lin, T.S. Hwang, National Yunlin Institute of Technology (Taiwan R.O.C.) A combined-graph approach - obtaining models of DC-DC PWM converters by averaging and incremental representation 2.864 M. S. Makowski, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland) Session D4c: Electric Vehicles Drives High frequency three-phase induction motors for wide speed range applications 2.871 H.S. Rajamani, R.A. McMahon, Cambridge University (United Kingdom) Direct torque controlled induction motor drive utilized in an electrical vehicle 2.877 R. Nilsen, ABB Corporate Research Norway (Norway), T. Kasteenpohja, ABB Industry Oy (Finland) Flywheel energy storage in road vehicles 2.883 P.P. Acarnley, JS Burdess, B.C. Mecrow, J.N. Fawcett, J. Kelly, P.G Dickinson, University of Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) High performance Vernier reluctance magnet machine, application to electric vehicle 2.889 J.-F. LLibre, D. Matt, Université Montpellier II (France) Comparative study of drives for battery powered light vehicles 2.895 J. Jelonkiewicz, University of Czestochowa (Poland), S. Linnman, Permobil AB (Sweden ) Session D4d: FACTS A new control strategy for a unified power flow controller 2.901 Q.Yu, S. D. Round, L. E. Norum, T. M. Undeland, The Norwegian Institute of Technology (Norway) Development of a FACTS front end for EMTP 2.907 N.H. Ramage, J.M. van Coller, WITS University, R Koch, ESKOM TRI (South Africa) Thyristor-controlled reactor enhances series capacitor applications 2.911 K. Renz, G. Thumm, St. Weiss, Siemens AG (Germany) Thursday, 21 September 1995, Vol. 3 Session L5a: Drive Control Session Chairmen: F. Profumo Politecnico di Torino R.Nilssen The Norwegian Institute of Technology PWM vector control inverter-fed low voltage induction motors: experience on a high speed rolling mill stand of 480 KW/1500-3000 rpm 3.001 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 3.005 E. Kiel, Institute for Applied Microelectronics, W. Schumacher, Technical University of Braunschweig (Germany) A neural rotor flux observer for induction motor control 3.011 A. Alessandri, S. Dagnino, M. Marchesoni, M. Mazzucchelli, P. Saccani, Universita degli Studi di Genova (Italy) The implementation of a vector control scheme based on an advanced motor model 3.017 R.C. Healey, Cambridge University (United Kingdom) Session L5b: System Engineering Session Chairmen: K. Bouwknegt Holec W. Koczara Warsaw University of Technology Analysis and control of a three-phase voltage-doubler current-controlled reversible AC to DC converter 3.023 M.C. Jiang, National I-Lan Inst. of Agriculture & Technology, C.T. Pan, National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan R.O.C.) Electric ship propulsion 3.029 A.J. Blokland,B. van der Ploeg, Royal Netherlands Navy (The Netherlands) Power conditioning of single-phase AC-DC converters in parallel 3.033 T. Ohnuki, 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 3.039 U. Knorr, , L. Zacharias, SIMEC GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) Session L5c: Industrial Drives Session Chairmen: J. Dhers CEGELEC G. Olsson I.E.A. Real-time DSP implementation of an extended observer in a high-dynamic performance induction motor drive 3.045 T. Du, P. Vas, A.F .Stronach, University of Aberdeen (United Kingdom) Circuit-oriented models of AC machines for converter-machine systems simulation 3.050 M. Ronkowski, R. Szczesny, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland) High power adjustable speed drive for power plant: current source structure with thyristor for induction machine 3.056 J. Sprecher, A. David, M. Dessoude, Electricité de France (France) Induction motor drive for mine locomotives 3.062 M. Schroedl, A. Trenner, C. Berger, ELIN Antriebstechnik (Austria) Session L5d: Converters for Renewable Energies Session Chairmen: S. Martínez U.N.E.D. J. Rodriguez Universidad Técnica Federico Santamaria Transputers-based control of a switched reluctance generator for wind energy applications 3.069 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 3.075 R. S. Pena, J.C. Clare, G.M. Asher, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom) A modular utility interface for photovoltaic power plants 3.081 E. T. Schönholzer, Neu-Technikum Buchs, R. Schmidhauser, Schmidhauser AG (Switzerland) Inverters without transformer in grid connected photovoltaic applications 3.086 M. Meinhardt, P. Mutschler, Technical University Darmstadt (Germany) Session L6a: Special Drives Session Chairmen: P. Ferraris Politecnico di Torino W.Wymeersch Sidmar N.V. Non-linear control for DC servo motors 3.093 C.P. Ho, S.K. Panda, National University of Singapore (Singapore) Direct linear drives for vertical transportation 3.098 T. Morizane, E. Masada, 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 3.104 H. Kellermann, G. Kolper, G. Brandenburg, J. Heinzl, Technische Universität München (Germany) The effects of technical progress in motor drives on products and electrical facilities 3.110 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) Session Chairmen: M.Braun Siemens A.G. P. Maranesi Universitá Statale di Milano A new hybrid AC current limiting interrupting device for semiconductor converter protection 3.117 J. Zyborski, T. Lipski, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland), S. Hasan, Helwan University, Cairo (Egypt), J. Wittstock, The Electrotechnical Institute (Poland) Characteristics of asynchronous and synchronous discrete delta modulation for power inverters 3.121 S. Sathiakumar, S.Y.R. Hui, F. Pasalic, University of Sydney (Australia) Why and how using the fuzzy logic in the power electronics field 3.127 A. Farjon, M. Tholomier, Universite d'Aix-Marseille III (France) Dual mode optimal time control of DC motors using neural networks 3.133 E. Galvan, J.M. Quero, L.G. Franquelo, Universidad de Sevilla (Spain) Session L6c: Drives, Special aspects Session Chairmen: B. De Fornel Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Ind. A.Vandenput Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Influence of switching frequency and squirrel cage design on audible noise and losses in variable speed induction motor drives with transistor and IGBT inverters 3.137 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 3.143 A. Michaelides, C. Pollock, University of Warwick (United Kingdom) Position sensor-less control of a half-wave rectified brushless synchronous motor 3.149 J. Oyama, T. Abe, T. Higuchi, E. Yamada, Nagasaki University, K. Shibahara, Kyouwa Kiden Co. Ltd (Japan) Flux, position and velocity estimation in AC machines at zero and low speed via tracking of high frequency saliencies 3.154 P. L. Jansen, MK Rail Corporation, R. D. Lorenz, M. Corley, University of Wisconsin-Madison, (USA) Session L6d: Servo Drives and Actuators Session Chairmen: Marcel Jufer Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne W. Leonhard Techniche Universität Braunschweig Modelling and closed-loop experiments with a precision brushless DC drive for video recording applications 3.161 H. Huisman, Delft University of Technology, M. Steinbuch, Philips Research Labs (The Netherlands) Positioning accuracy of a sensorless controlled servo drive system 3.167 A. Brösse, G. Henneberger, Th. Klepsch, University of Technology Aachen (Germany) Parameter estimation in a geared flexible mechanical system using a composite neural network-conventional approach 3.173 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, direct finite element prediction and parameters determination 3.178 D. Taghezout, Applied Magnetics (Switzerland), P. Lombard, Cedrat Recherche (France) Session D5a: Machine/Converter Interactions Robust neural estimator of induction machine linkage flux 3.185 L.M. Grzesiak, P. Dabrowski, W. Koczara, Warsaw University of Technology (Poland) Comparison of low cost low-voltage inverter-fed induction motor systems 3.191 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 3.196 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 3.201 R. Yacamini, H. Bronzeado, University of Aberdeen, I. Gordon, IMT Offshore Engineering (United Kingdom) The effect of cycloconverter drives on noise and vibration in electrical machines 3.205 S. C. Chang, R Yacamini, University of Aberdeen (United Kingdom) Stability analysis and stabilisation of an induction motor drive with input filter 3.211 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 windings of high-voltage induction machines supplied by 3 level PWM inverters 3.217 L 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 3.223 C.R. Elliott, J.M. Stephenson, 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 3.229 J.D. Lewis, H.R.. Bolton, N.W. Philips, University of Cardiff, Wales (United Kingdom) PWM exciter for flux control of an isolated induction generator 3.233 S. R. Silva, R. O. C. Lyra, UFMG (Brasil) Harmonics analysis on a slip-power recovery system fed by a DC link GTO converter 3.239 M. Hombu, M. Futami, S. Miyazaki, Y. Kubota, Hitachi Ltd., A. Bando, N. Azusawa, Omika Works - Hitachi Ltd. (Japan) New insulation systems for traction motor 3.245 A. Picardi, G. Pizzella, Ansaldo Trasporti Spa (Italy) Session D5b: System Engineering Novel approach to AC/DC conversion with near to unity power factor 3.249 L. Latkovskis, J. Stabulnieks, Latvian Academy of Sciences, (Latvia) A symmetrical 3-phase 2-switch PFC-power-supply for variable output voltage 3.254 A.-Ch. Rufer, Ch.-B. Adrianirina, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne (Switzerland) Determination of power factor preregulators conducted EMI 3.259 F.S. Dos Reis, J. Uceda, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, J. Sebastián, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain) An original decoupling capacitor 3.265 Ch. Joubert, M. Lardellier, A. Beroual, G. Rojat, Ecole Centrale de Lyon (France) Integrated diagnostic systems for failure identification in power converters 3.270 F. Filippetti, Universita di Bologna,G. Franceschini, C. Tassoni, Universita di Parma (Italy) A unity power factor converter without current measurement 3.275 P.J.M. Smidt, L. Duarte, Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) Induction motors reliability: use of a fault tree 3.281 P. Calonnec, T. Derrey, E. Destobbeleer, L. Protin, Université du Havre (France) Single phase active filter power factor correction 3.286 B. Dakyo, J.C. Le Bunetel, L. Protin, Université du Havre (France), W. Koczara, Warsaw University of Technology , (Poland) Three-phase PWM AC power controller with (3+3) unilateral switches 3.292 R. Strzelecki, Z. Fedyczak, Industrial Elecrotechnical Inst., Engineering High School, Zielona Góra (Poland) Use of a voltage Dip and Up simulator for testing the transient behaviour of a bipolar power transistor array based AC line voltage regulator 3.298 A. D. V. N. Kularatna, S. D. Godakumbura, A. C. Clarke Centre for Modern Technologies (Sri Lanka) Automatic generation of softwares for the design of static converters 3.304 J. M. Bouché, F. Wurtz, L. Gerbaud, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France) Unseen and erratic risk in power electronics 3.310 E. Blumschein, Otto-of-Guericke-University Magdeburg (Germany) Design of a fully soft-switched extended period quasi-resonant power factor correction circuit 3.316 S.Y.R. Hui, University of Sydney (Australia), K.W.E. Cheng, Lucas Electronics (United Kingdom), S.R.N. Prakash, Statronics Power Supplies (Australia) Thermal resistance analysis by induced transient method (TRAIT) applied to power electronic device packaging 3.322 P.E. Bagnoli, C. Casarosa, Universita di Pisa, E. Dallago, G. Sassone, Universita di Pavia, A. Maierna, Magneti Marelli S.p.A. (Italy) Comparative dependability analysis of electric ship propulsion systems 3.328 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 3.334 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 3.340 E. Labouré, F. Costa, LESIR, M. Lardellier, G. Rojat, CEGELY (France) Certain overloading protection of three-phase a.c. electrical motors, using electronic relays 3.346 C. Ghita, Politechnica University of Bucharest, M. Staicu, A. Boçse, Measurement & Control Inst. Company Bucharest, V. Burtea, Politechnica University of Bucharest (Romania) Four-wire power factor corrected boost rectifier 3.351 M.E. Fraser, C.D. Manning, Loughborough University of Technology (United Kingdom) Modelling of conducted EMI 3.356 F. Klotz, Technical University of Ilmenau, J. Petzoldt, University of Rostock (Germany) Flyback converter with capacitively coupled boost power stage 3.362 M. Albach, Philips Research Laboratory (Germany) Session D5c: Industrial Drives Direct torque-control with predictive algorithm in microprocessorized PM drives 3.369 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 3.375 S. Bolognani, M. Zigliotto, University of Padova (Italy) New high performance vector controlled AC-drive with automatic energy optimizer 3.381 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 3.387 K. Bresnahan, H. Zelaya De La Parra, P.D. Evans, University of Birmingham (United Kingdom) Controlling the synchronous reluctance machine without mechanical position feedback 3.393 M.A. de Rooij, M.J. Case, 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 3.399 F. Hoffmann, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, M. Jänecke, ABB Henschel AG (Germany) The indirect-controlled double fed asynchronous motor for variable-speed drives 3.405 D. Lecocq, R.M.A., Ph. Lataire, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) Torque estimation and control in PM motor drives 3.411 P.P. Acarnley, C.D. French, University of Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom) Induction motor rotor time constant measurement for vector control drives without rotary transducer 3.417 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 3.423 H. R. Andersen, C. B. Rasmussen, E. Ritchie, J. K. Pedersen, Aalborg University (Denmark) High-performance control for high-power induction machine without speed-sensor: choice and comparison of two methods 3.430 L. O. Peter-Contesse, M. Pietrzak-David, B. de Fornel, Lab. d'Electrotechnique et d'Electronique Industrielle, F. Ben Ammar, CEGELEC (France) Variable structure position control in parallel structure 3.436 J. Timko, M. Haluskova, J. Haluska, Technical University Kosice - Dept.. of Electrical Drives (Slovakia) Implementation of a fuzzy self-tuning controller for electrical drives 3.440 E. Chiricozzi, F. Parasiliti, M. Tursini, D.Q. Zhang, University of L'Aquila (Italy) Modular variable speed AC drives system for industrial applications 3.446 U. Link, H. W. Kranz, E. Neis, Siemens AG (Germany) A speed sensorless spatial vector controlled inverter added an auto-measuring function 3.452 Y. Ohmori, T. Nakanishi, H. Kobayashi, Toyo Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd, (Japan) High performance field oriented control for large cycloconverter fed synchronous machines: from theory to application 3.458 M. Matuonto, Ansaldo Industria, A. Monti, Politecnico di Milano (Italy) Speed and angular synchronism control of machines with flexibly coupled drives 3.464 A. Bannack, N. Hong Ha, U. Riefenstahl, Universität "Otto-von-Guericke" Magdeburg (Germany) Application of encoderless vector control techniques in a medium performance induction motor drive 3.469 B. Conroy, T. Alexander, Heenan Drives Ltd., M. Sumner, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom) Speed control improvement by torque observer for electrical drives 3.475 A. Serri, Universita di Cagliari (Italy) High performance induction machine drive for a flying shear 3.481 R. Kranenburg, G. Torri, E. Gatti, R.Moruzzi, Ansaldo Industria S.p.A , (Italy), H. Klaassen, Technical University Braunschweig (Germany) Comparison of induction machine control with orientation on rotor flux or on stator flux in a very wide field weakening region 3.486 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 3.492 A. Bünte, H. Grotstollen, Universität-Gesamthochschule-Paderborn (Germany) Microprocessor-based self-tuning control for DC motor drive 3.497 T. Orlowska-Kowalska, Cz. T. Kowalski, M. Chlipala, Technical University of Wroclaw (Poland) Session D5d: Harmonics, Renewable Energy Systems, Simulation Impact on the distribution and Transmission systems of harmonic current injection due to capacitive load rectifiers in commercial, residential and industrial installations 3.503 P. Rioual, T. Deflandre, Electricité de France (France) Harmonic interaction in back-to-back HVDC link between AC systems at different frequencies 3.509 M.P. Bottino, B. Delfino, A. Morini, University of Genoa, G. Garzi, Ansaldo Industria Genoa (Italy) Actual generation and summation effects of harmonic currents produced by multiple units converters in the French industry 3.515 J. Letzelter, M. Le Bitoux, EDF, D. Sadarnac, SUPELEC (France) Power conditioning for photovoltaic supply units for railway applications 3.522 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 3.527 H. Mijnarends, Hogeschool van Amsterdam & Rotterdam, G. Blom, KEMA (The Netherlands) Application of neural networks to predicting harmonics 3.533 L.L. Lai, F. Nedh-Che, H. Braun, City University London (United Kingdom), R. Hui, University of Sydney (Australia), A. B. Serrano, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (Spain) Voltage angle control of a voltage source inverter, application to a grid-connected wind turbine 3.539 J. Svensson, Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) Harmonic evaluation in light dimmer system by a probabilistic approach 3.545 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 variation 3.551 L. Pierrat, B. Susetyo, Lab. d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble (France) Modeling and analysis of aircraft power system harmonics 3.557 K. J. Karimi, Boeing Information and Support Services (USA) Session D6a: Drives: Simulation and User/Application Experiences Estimation of induction motor speed in fuzzy logic system 3.563 Z. Krzeminski, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland) Pole placement strategy for sliding mode controller in Z-range 3.569 P. Matthes, Technical University of Dresden (Germany) Dynamic analysis of non-sinusoidally supplied induction machine based on the finite element method 3.574 R. De Weerdt, K. Hameyer, R. Belmans, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium) Modelling and simulation of electrical drives at normal and fault conditions 3.580 R. Szczesny, P.J. Chrzan, K. Iwan, Technical University of Gdansk (Poland) Fuzzy logic supervision of adaptive generalized predictive control of induction motor 3.586 M. A. Brdys, W. L. Sim, The University of Birmingham (United Kingdom) Modelling and operation of a nonlinear switched reluctance drive based on fuzzy logic 3.592 C. Elmas, O.F. Bay, Gazi Universitesi (Turkey) Control of self-commutated synchronous motor with dynamic decoupling 3.598 K. Zawirski, Poznan University of Technology (Poland) Reduced order model of an induction motor drive: sensitivity study for an adaptive control 3.604 I. Slama-Belkhodja, L.S.E.-Ecole Nationale d'Ingenieurs de Tunis (Tunisia), B. de Fornel, L.E.E.I. - I.N.P.T. (France) A simulation tool for induction motor control 3.610 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 3.616 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 3.622 C.R. Elliott, J.M. Stephenson, University of Leeds, M.L. McClelland, Switched Reluctance Drives Ltd. (United Kingdom) Parameter estimation for induction machines 3.627 R.J.A. Gorter, J.L. Dvaite, P.P.J. van den Bosch, Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) Electric energy conservation in pumping processes at a refinery 3.633 R. M. Stephan, U.F.R.J., M. Americo, CEPEL/U.F.R.J., A.G.G. Lima, CEPEL/ELECTROBAS, A. Rodrigues, REDUC/PETROBAS (Brasil) Simulation of a PWM converter using ICAP/4 to verify the design 3.638 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 3.644 M.P. Bottino, G.B. Denegri, M. Invernizzi, A. Morini, University of Genoa Italy (Italy) Running simulation of the superconductive magnetically levitated system 3.650 S. Ohashi, K. Higashi, H. Ohsaki, E. Masada, The Univ. of Tokyo (Japan) Modelling and recursive identification of parameters of saturated induction machines 3.656 H.A.L. Miah, P. Lagonotte, J.C. Trigeassou, Ec. Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Poitiers (France) Methodology to determine the flux control sensitivity to parameter uncertainties of induction motor F.O.C. strategies using flux observers 3.662 B. Robyns, Univ. Catholique de Louvain (Belgium), X. Roboam, ENSEEIHT (France) Emulator of static converters / electrical machines: application to the test of new control algorithms 3.668 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 3.674 B. Robyns, H. Buyse, Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium) Simulation of power-losses and ripple-torques of inverter-fed three-phase motors 3.680 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 3.686 J. Bonal, A. Wiart, Prométhée (France) Session D6b: Control (III) A new approach for synthesizing logic connection controllers in power converters 3.693 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 3.699 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 3.704 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 3.710 J. P. Sawicki, J. F. Aubry, C. Zanne, CRAN-ENSEM (France) Self tuning time optimal algorithm for thyristor converter current control 3.716 S. Bogdan, Z. Kovacic, P. Crnosija, University of Zagreb (Croatia) The synthesis of converters control with maximum speed of response 3.721 A. S. Iskhakov, S.Y. Serov, N. V. Dedkov, Marine Technical University (Russia) An unconventional no-constant frequency modulation strategy for static converters 3.724 D. Casini, P. Bolognesi, G. Carrara, L. Taponecco, University of Pisa (Italy) Control of continuous-mode boost-converters in a unity power factor rectifier 3.730 I. Merfert, H. Mecke, Otto-von-Guericke-Universitaet Magdeburg (Germany) Reduced reactive power grid connection with on-line compensation of current harmonics 3.736 G. Berger, J. Büttner, M. Schilling, Technical University of Ilmenau, J. Petzoldt, University of Rostock (Germany) Efficiency optimisation in current controlled variable-speed switched reluctance motor drives 3.741 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 3.748 A. Lago, C. M. Penalver, J. Marcos, Universidad de Vigo (Spain) Methods to improve dynamic response of power factor preregulators: an overview 3.754 G. Spiazzi, P. Mattavelli, L. Rossetto, University of Padova, (Italy) Analysis of spectral performance of resonant DC link inverter controlled by delta-sigma modulation 3.760 F. Profumo, R. Uhrin, Politecnico di Torino (Italy) Session D6c: Special drives Position estimation in switched-reluctance drives 3.765 P.P. Acarnley, C.D. French, I.H. Al-Bahadly, University of Newcastle (United Kingdom) High dynamic torque calculator for inverter-fed induction machines 3.771 R. Wieser, Vienna University of Technology (Austria) A single-phase regenerative variable speed induction motor drive with sinusoidal input current 3.777 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 3.781 M. Pietrzak-David, M. Andreas Purwoadi, B. de Fornel, LEEI, J. Kummetz, Universität Hannover (France) Sensorless position measurement based on PWM EDDY current variation for switched reluctance machine 3.787 Ph. Laurent, B. Multon, E. Hoang, M. Gabsi, L.E.Si.R. - ENS Cachan (France) Electrically powered actuation in civil aircraft applications 3.793 R. M. Crowder, University of Southampton (United Kingdom) Design considerations for electric drives for the thrusters of unmanned underwater vehicles 3.799 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 3.805 P. Brandstetter, M. Mech, VSB - Technical University Ostrava (Czech Republic) A novel high speed switched reluctance generator 3.811 W.F. Ray, M. Ebrahim, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom) Novel electromagnetic actuators using high-temperature superconducting film 3.817 H. Ohsaki, K. Takenami, H. Kaneda, E. Masada, The University of Tokyo (Japan) A static starter for large gas turbines 3.822 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 system with programmable controller 3.827 R. Muszynski, J. Halamski, Poznan University of Technology (Poland) Design of sliding observer for back e.m.f., position and speed estimation of interior magnet motors 3.833 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 3.839 J. Barrenscheen, D. Flieller, D. Kalinowski, J.P. Louis, LESIR (France) Piezoelectric motor fed by a PLL-controlled series resonant converter 3.845 H. van der Broeck, U. Schaaf, Philips Forschungslaboratorien Aachen (Germany) Zero-ripple torque control in brushless DC motors: A straightforward approach 3.851 H. Huisman, Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands) Robust continuous VSS tracking control of an IM drive 3.857 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 3.863 D. B. Izosimov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Y. P. Bogachev, Mechatronica (Russia) Control design with technological constraints 3.869 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 functioning without premagnetization 3.874 A. Charara, J. De Miras, UTC / HEUDIASYC (France) 3-D FEM analysis of a PM actuator with rotatory and linear motion 3.880 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 servo-motors 3.886 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 3.892 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 3.898 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 3.903 J. Nicolai, SGS-THOMSON Microelectronics (France) Field oriented position control of a hybrid stepper motor 3.908 H. Kellermann, P. Hildinger, G. Brandenburg, J. Heinzl, Technische Universität München (Germany) A DSP-based non linear controller for induction motor drives 3.914 Marongiu, A. Damiano, Universita di Napoli, C. Attainese, A. Perfetto, Universita di Cagliari (Italy) Indexed positioning of low power induction actuators 3.919 J.P. Palma, Lab. Nacional de Engenharia Civil (Portugal) Time-suboptimal model following control of machine tools drives 3.925 S. Brock, T. Kaczmarek, Technical University of Poznan (Poland) Using multimedia in variable speed drive teaching 3.931 A. Malfait, K. Matthijs, R. Reekmans, K. Hameyer, R. Belmans, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium) A CAD laboratory in electromagnetics for undergraduates 3.937 R. Mertens, A. Peytier, K. Hameyer, R. Belmans, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium) Switching DC/DC converter control techniques workbench 3.943 J. A. Martínez, J. M. Alonso, E. López, A.J. Calleja, Universidad de Oviedo (Spain) Power electronic system simulator for basic education 3.949 K. Zawirski, Poznan University of Technology (Poland) A simulink approach to power electronics simulations 3.954 E. Rosu, R. Teodorescu, Galati University, (Romania), K. Bresnahan, H. Zelaya dela Parra, Birmingham University (United Kingdom) Teaching rotating machine and electrical drive performances using the electromagnetic transients program 3.959 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 3.965 S. Tnani, CREEBEL, A. Berthon, Institut de Génie Energétique (France) A multi-DSP system for real-time simulation and control of electric drive systems 3.971 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 3.976 R. Schönfeld, G. H. Geitner, Dresden Technical University (Germany) Design of a power electronics learning system (PELS) 3.981 M. I. Giménez, V.M. Guzmán, Universidad Simón Bolívar, H. Fernández, UNEXPO (Venezuela) POST simulation softwares: study and teaching of digital control of static converter / electrical machine assemblies 3.987 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 3.993 P. C.K. Luk, The Robert Gordon University (United Kingdom), K. Drissi El Khamlichi, P. Di Fulvio, R. Fuchey, LASMEA, Université Blaise Pascal (France) Rotor flux estimation in vector controlled induction machines incorporating the iron loss compensation 3.997 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 3.1003 M. Jufer, M. Crivii, Swiss Federal Inst. of Technology Switzerland A development strategy for education in power electronics 3.1008 J. M. Peter, SEE (France), A. K. Wallace, Oregon State University (USA) Application of magnetic bearings for high-speed drives 3.1013 P. K. Budig, EAAT GmbH Chemnitz, R. Werner, Technical University Chemnitz (Germany)