EPE'97 : SESSIONS SCHEDULE

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The papers listed hereunder are those provisionally accepted for lecture
sessions. Those papers will be submitted to further reviewing by the
session chairmen and topic chairmen and the final programme of the lecture
sessions will be chosen among the papers listed hereunder.



Monday 8 September 1997, 9h30 10h30



Session L1a: Passive components (Prof. J. Uceda, University of Madrid,
Spain; t.b.d.)

Super-capacitors for peak load shaving of batteries
R. Bonert, University of Toronto, Canada, S. Reichert, University of
Karlsruhe, Germany

Impedance adapter transformer - 300 kHz/2MVA for induction heating generators
M. Gillot, Ecole des Hautes Etudes Industrielles, J. Nuns, EDF, France

Session L1b: Renewable Energy Systems (Prof. H. Stemmler, ETH Zürich,
Switzerland;T. Toftevaag, EFI, Norway)

Modelling and Experimental Investigation of Energy Conversion Systems
Employing Wind-Driven Induction Generators with Electronically Controlled
Self-Excitation
Antonio Di Gerlando, F. Castelli Dezza, R. Perini, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Power electronic interface for unconventional small size stand alone wind
energy conversion system
G. Lo Bianco, F. Caricchi, F. Crescimbini, O. Honorati, University of Rome
"La Sapienza", Italy

An Efficient Photovoltaic Pump System using a Permanent Magnet Sychnronous
Motor Drive
S. Van Haute, St. Henneberger, K. Hameyer, R. Belmans, Katholieke
Universiteit Leuven, L. De Gheselle, W. Coppye, IMEC, Belgium

Single Cell Module Integrated Converter System for Photovoltaic Energy
Generation
J. Riatsch, H. Stemmler, R. Schmidt, Swiss Federal Inst. of Techn. -
ETH-Zentrum, Switzerland

Session L1c: Electronic power supplies systems (Prof. J. L. Van Eck, ULB,
Belgium; O. Boe, Siemens Norway)

Ni-Cd and Ni-MH battery fast-charger for portable applications based upon
an intelligent IC
M. Gonzalez, Miguel A. Perez, J. Diaz, F.F. Linera, P. Martinez, Iberdrola,
Spain

Large-Signal Modeling Subharmonics and Bifurcation Behavior of PWM
Switching Converters
Henry Chung, K. K. Tse, S. Y. R. Hui, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Session L1d: Control methods (Prof. W. Leonhard, University of
Braunschweig, Germany; Prof. J. P. Louis, LESIR, France)

Fuzzy Logic Control Optimization of Electrical Systems using Experimental
Designs
D. Hissel, P Maussion, Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse, France

Neuro-Fuzzy Controller in a Field Oriented Control for Induction Motors
L. Baghli, H. Razik, A. Rezzoug, GREEN, France

Fuzzy Control for Electrical Drives?
Kai Michels, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany

This session includes a panel discussion


Monday 8 September 1997, 11h00 to 13h00

Session L2a: Special session IGBT/GTO (J. M. Peter, SEE, France; P. Aloïsi,
Motorola, France)

IGBT based integrated power module for high power traction converter
Gerald Hilpert, Thomas Züllig, ABB Daimler-Benz Transportation Ltd, Switzerland

Multichip High Power IGBT - Modules for Traction and Industrial Application
K. H. Sommer, R. Spanke, eupec GmbH & Co KG, Lefranc, Siemens AG, Germany

A New Range of Reverse Conducting Gate-CommutatedThyristors for
High-Voltage Medium-Power Applications
Stefan Linder, Sven Klaka, Mark Frecker, ABB Semiconductors AG, Switzerland

Including a panel discussion

Session L2b: EMC (Prof. L. Pierrat, EDF, France; Mari Haugen Jensen,
Unitech, Norway)

Behaviour of three-phase convertors during voltage sags
M H J Bollen, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, D B Patel, P Wang,
N Jenkins, Manchester Centre for Electrical Energy, United Kingdom

Reduction of Conducted Line Emissions in voltage-fed pulsed inverters by
using suppressor capacitors in the intermediate circuit
S. Guttowski, H. Jörgensen, K. Heumann, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany

Predictive Correction Method for fast Control Tasks with respect to the
Example of Static VAR Compensation of Arc Furnaces
Gustav Vaupel, Fachhochschule Hamburg, Lê Thanh-Nam, Siemens AG, Germany

Electromagnetic radiation from power electronics circuits
M. Youssef, J. Roudet, Y. Marechal, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de
Grenoble, France

Standardisation in Power Electronics
J. L. Sanhet, CEGELEC

Session L2c: Modulation strategies (P. Thøgersen, Danfoss drives, Denmark;
P. Vadstrup, Grundfos, Denmark)

Analysis of spectral effects of random PWM strategies for voltage-source
inverters
Andrzej M. Trzynadlowski, University of Nevada, USA, R. Lynn Kirlin,
University of Victoria, Canada, Michael M. Bech, Frede Blaabjerg, John K.
Pedersen, Aalborg University, Denmark

Novel Random PWM Method Based on Normally Distributed Random Data
Bin Kaku, Ichiro Miyashita, Toyo Electric Mfg. Co Ltd, Satoru Sone, The
University of Tokyo, Japan

Novel Space Vector Modulation Strategy for a Four-Switch Three-Phase
Inverter Motor Drive Applications
Darwin T.W Liang, University of Bradford, United Kingdom, Jiang Li,
Zhejiang University, P.R. China

Comparison of modulation strategies for B4-inverters
Frede Blaabjerg, Aalborg University, Denmark, Dorin Neacsu, Technical
University of Iasi, Romania, John K. Pedersen, Aalborg University, Kragh
Henrik, Grundfos A/S, Denmark

Random PWM Inverter Current Controller
C.B. Jacobina, E.R.C. da Silva, A.M.N. Lima, R.L.A. Ribeiro, Universidad
Federal de Paraíba, Brazil

Optimal space vector modulation technique applied to high power 3 levels
GTOs inverter for asynchronous motor drives
Luciano Puglisi, Università degli Studi di Genova, M. Carpita, Ansaldo
Ricerche SrL, M. Baragli, G. Striano, Università degli Studi di Genova, C.
Bacigalupo, Ansaldo Ricerche SrL, Italy

A PWM strategy using a discontinuous modulating signal for full-bridge inverters
Ciro Picardi, A. Eisinberg, G. Palmieri, Universita' della Calabria, Italy

Session L2d: Electronic power supplies systems (Prof. M. A. E. Andersen,
Tech. University of Denmark; K. Vangen, Unitech, Norway)

Analysis and Design of A Three-Phase Inverter with A Neutral Leg
Richard Zhang, Dusan Boroyevich, V Himamshu Prasad, Hengchun Mao, Fred C.
Lee, Stephen Dubovsky, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University,
USA

Active Power Factor Correction of a Single Stage AC-DC Converter with Reactive Power Control
M. Butler, W.G. Hurley, University College Galway, W. Wölfle, Convertec
Ltd., Ireland

Universal-input unity power factor rectifier using a novel sepic-derived
topology
Ned Mohan, Hari Sree, University of Minnesota, USA, Johann W. Kolar,
Technical University of Vienna, Austria

Parallelling Power Converters for AC-DC Step-Down Power Conversion with
Inherent Power Factor Correction
S. Y. R. Hui, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, H. Yee, University
of Sydney, Australia

Single Switch AC/DC Power Factor Correction Converter Calid for Both Three
Phase and Single Phase Applications
Oscar Garcia, J.A. Cobos, R. Prieto, J. Uceda, Universidad Politecnica de
Madrid, Spain

Tuesday 9 September 1997, 8h30 to 10h00

Session L3a: Hybrid power Integration (P. Rossel, LAAS, France; U. Jæger,
Danfoss, Denmark)

Evaluation and future prospects of an integration technology for hybrid
multikilowatt power electronic converters
J.D. van Wyk, J.A. Ferreira, L.W. Hofsajer, M.C. Smit, Rand Afrikaans
University, South Africa

Drives go Components - the integration of power control mechanical and
thermal design to make systems components
Gabriel Rupprecht, D-Tech GmbH, Germany

Integral liquid cooled high speed power module
Serge Bontemps, Advanced Power Technology Europe, France, Patrick Sable,
Philippe Despagne, Dennis Grafham, Advanced Power Technology Europe,
Belgium

New Encapsulation Technics for 1MW - 1 to 4 kV High Power IGBT Inverters
E. Ranchy, A. Petitbon, J. Gonzalez, Alcatel Alsthom Recherche, France

Session L3b: Locomotives (Janus Vitins, Adtranz, Switzerland; G.
Zetterberg, Adtranz, Sweden)

Development of Three-Level Power Converter System Using IGBTs for
Shinkansen Trains
Inarida Satoru, Miyake Wataru, Mizuguchi Nobuaki, Mito Works Hitachi Ltd,
Hariyama Takashi, Hoshi Katsuyoshi, East Japan Railway Company, Japan

MITRAC Drive Control Unit for IGBT Converters
Peter Oom, Ingo Gehrke, Christian Endrikat, Ernst D. Lettner, ABB Daimler
Benz Transportation Ltd, Sweden

The static frequency converter of the TRANSRAPID propulsion system -
development and test results
Uwe Henning, P.G. Kamp, Siemens AG, Germany

Power traction converter with 3.3 kV IGBT modules
L. Fratelli, G. Giannini, Ansaldo Trasporti S.p.A., Italy

Session L3c: Servo drives (Prof. M. Jufer, EPFL, Switzerland; Prof. A.
Vandenput, T.U. Eindhoven, The Netherlands)

Field magnitude adaptation in induction motors
H. Rasmussen, Aalborg University, Denmark

Sensorless Field Oriented Speed Control of a Hybrid Stepper Motor Using an
Extended Kalman Filter
C. Obermeier, H. Kellermann, G. Brandenburg, J. Heinzl, T. U. München, Germany

An alternative method to servo motor drive torque ripple assessment
Philip C. Kjaer, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Motionless detection of the starting rotor angle of a PMSM
C. Brunotte, W. Schumacher, T. U. Braunschweig, Germany

On line Idenfication and Compensation of Friction Influence of Feed Drives
of Machine Tools
Thomas Frenz, Dierk Schröder, T. U. of München, Germany

State of the art of smooth torque controller
E. Favre, J.-M. Mozzon, A. Crausaz, ETEL S.A., Switzerland

Session L3d: HVDC (Prof. Å. Ekström, ABB; B. R. Andersen, GEC, United Kingdom)

Analysis of an HVdc inverter in the Harmonic Domain
J. Arrillaga, G.N. Bathurst, B.C. Smith, N.R. Watson, University of
Canterbury, New Zealand

Comparison of Alternative HVDC Converter Topologies
M. Pereira, K. Sadek, Siemens AG, Germany, A.M. Gole, University of
Manitoba, D.P. Brandt, Brandt Consultants Inc., Canada

Properties of Capacitor Commutated Converters in long DC cable transmissions
Per Holmberg, Tomas Jonsson, Mats Lagerkvist, ABB Power Systems, Sweden

Random Modulation of Line Commutated Power Converters
Mats Alaküla, Lund Institute of Technology, Sweden

Investigation of the operating performance of a 4-terminal HVDC system
Haus Ring, Forschungsgemeinschaft f Hochspannungs- & Hochstromtechn., U.
Radtke, PreussenElektra AG, Germany

Light triggered thyristor valve for HVDC
L. Popp, Siemens AG, Germany

Tuesday 9 September 1997, 10h30 to 12h30

Session L4a: Monolitic Power Integration (R. Basset , GEC Alsthom, United
Kingdom; J.L. Sanchez, LAAS, France)

A New IGBT with A Monolithic Self-Protection Circuits
P. Aloïsi, John Shen, Stephen P. Robb, France

From the gas tube towards the functional integration of a Solid State
protection in the Telecom Area
Robert Pezzani, Eric Bernier, Christian Ballon, SGS Thomson
Microelectronics, France

Trends in design and technology for new integrated power devices based on
functional integration
J-L. Sanchez, R. Berriane, P. Austin, M. Marmouget, LAAS, France

A CMOS Compatible Smart Power Process with Complete Dielectric Isolation
J. Weyers, W. Rost, ELMOS GmbH, H. Vogt, Fraunhofer-Inst. für Mikroelektr.
Schaltungen u. Syst., Germany, J. Millan, S. Hidalgo, J. Rebollo, Centro
Nacional de Microelectronica CSIC, Spain

A Monolithic Full-Integrated Device For Off-line Switching Power Supply
R. Quaglino, G. Gattavari, SGS-Thomson Microelectronics, Italy

Session L4b: Permanent Magnet Motor Drives (Prof. R. Belmans, K. U. Leuven,
Belgium; Prof. Hans Peter Nee, KTH Stockholm, Sweden)

Sensorless ELBERFELD Control of Brushless DC-motors for Energy-Optimized
Variable-Speed Household Refrigerators
John K. Pedersen, Aalborg University, Henrik R. Andersen, Danfoss
Transmisson Group Denmark, Denmark

Permanent Magnet Multipole 6-Phase Brushless DC Motor for Automotive
Applications
T. Izhar, P.D. Evans, The University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Accurate evaluation of back EMF and forces in slotless permanent magnet
axial flux machines
Ezio Santini, Augusto Di Napoli, Carmen Santucci, Universtà di Roma "La
Sapienza", Italy

Assessment of alternative current control methods for brushless permanent
magnet motors
G.M. Raimondi, D. Howe, P.H. Mellor, University of Sheffield, U. K.

A Novel Controls-Oriented Model of PM Generator with Diode Bridge Output
Robert D. Lorenz, Michael J. Ryan, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

Session L4c: Converter control (Prof. M. Alaküla, Lund Inst. of Tech.,
Sweden; Prof. L. Norum, NTNU, Norway)

Low-cost low-power buck-based input stage meeting the IEC 1000-3-2
line-current-harmonics limits
André S. Kislovski, Ascom Energy Systems, Switzerland

An Intelligent Current Controller using Delay Compensation for PWM Converters
Jin-Woo Lee, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Korea

Multivariable State Feedback Control for Power Electronic Systems
Dong-Choon Lee, Dong-Hee Kim, Yeungnam University, Korea

Simplified Static and Dynamic Models of the 3-loop Active Power Factor
Correction Systems
Sam Ben-Yaakov, Alexander Abramovitz, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Optimized control strategy for two level inverter drive application
oriented to reduce line current harmonics
E. De Paola, N. Palazzoli, Adtranz Italy, Italy, A. Brechter, Adtranz
Switzerland, Switzrland

High-Performance Single-Phase Power Factor Correction Converter Using New
Pulse Integral Value-Related Modulation Scheme and Its Practical
Evaluations
Yasuyuki Nishida, Mutsuo Nakaoka, Yamaguchi University, Japan

Average and Small-Signal Model and Control Design for the Zero-Voltage
Zero-Current Switched Full-Brdige PWM Converter
C. Cuadros, C.Y. Lin, D. Boroyevich, R. Watson, G. Skutt, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA, P. Ribardiere,
Kollmorgen-Artus, France

Session L4d: FACTS (A. Haböck, Siemens, Germany; Prof. H. Akagi, Okayama
University, Japan)

Reactive Power Compensation Using A Unified Power Flow Controller Fed By A
Current Source
J. P. Jäger, Gerhard Herold, FA Universität Erlangen, Germany

Optimal Controller for the combination System of a UPFC and Conventional
Series Capacitors
Ying Jiang, Ake Ekström, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Analytical calculation of 6-pulse current converters in large compensated
networks in steady state
C. Weindl, G. Herold, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany

The Hard Driven GTO - the Key Technology for Series Connection of GTOs for
low cost reliable High Power Inverters
P. K. Steimer, H. Grüning, J. Werninger, ABB Industrie AG, Switzerland

MPTC: an economical alternative to universal power flow controllers
Ned Mohan, University of Minnesota, USA

Design of a unified power flow controller for implementation into a micronetwork
Philippe Delarue, C. Bogus, R. Bausiere, Université de Lille - L2EP,
France, M. Crappe, M. Renglet, S. Dupuis, Faculté Polytechnique de Mons,
Belgium

Application of Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) for Damping of
Electromechanical Oscillations
Ole Johan Hjemås, Statnett SF, Norway, Motjaba Noroozian, ABB Power
Systems, Sweden

Wednesday 10 September 1997, 8h30 to 10h00

Session L5a: Characterization and Applications (Terje Rogne, EFI, Norway;
P. Lindmann, Ericsson Components, Sweden)

Problem of mechanical strength in electronics
V. Roizman, N. Nester, Technological University of Podillia, Ukraine

A New Intelligent Gate Control Scheme to Drive and Protect High Power IGBTs
Hwang-Geol Lee, Yo-Han Lee, Bum-Seok Suh, Dong-Seok Hyun, Hanyang
University, Jin-Woo Lee, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Korea

The Non-Invasive Measurement of chip currents in IGBT modules
P.R. Palmer, B.H. Stark, Cambridge University, United Kingdom

Body diode commutation considerations in series resonant converters
E.J. Dede, J. Jordan, G.H. Elin International S.A., J.A. Carrasco, E.
Maset, University of Valencia, Spain

Session L5b: Sensorless control (P. Tiitinen, ABB Industry, Finland; Prof.
F. Blaabjerg, Aalborg University, Denmark)

Present and future of drives sensorless and artificial intelligence applications
P. Vas, University of Aberdeen, W. Drury, Control Techniques plc, United Kingdom

Speed Sensorless High Performance Control for Traction Drives
M. Depenbrock, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, F. Hoffmann, Siemens Transportation
Systems, St. Koch, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany

A Comparison of MRAS and EKF Estimators for Sensorless Vector Drives
G. J. Armstrong, D.J. Atkinson, University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United
Kingdom

Control of an induction Motor without Shaft Encoder using the VeCon-Chip
O. Fenker, W. Schumacher, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany

Synchronous motor drives based on direct flux linkage control
J. Pyrhönen, J. Kaukonen, J. Luukko, M. Niemelä, Lappeenranta University of
Technology, Pekka Tiitinen, Janne Väänänen, ABB Industry Oy, Finland

Position sensorless direct flux linkage control of electrically excited
synchronous motors
M. Niemelä, J. Kaukonen, J. Luukko, J. Pyrhönen, O. Pyrhönen, Lappeenranta
University of Technology, Pekka Tiitinen, ABB Industry Oy, Finland

Direct torque control: application to crane drives
R. Belmans, KULeuven, F. Busschots, ASEA Brown Boveri - Belgium, Belgium

Session L5c: Active filters and harmonics (Prof. R. De Doncker, R.W.T.H.,
Germany; Prof. J. D. van Wyk, R.A.U., South Africa)

A Shunt Active Filter Based on Voltage Detection for Harmonic Damping
throughout a Power Distribution Feeder
Hirofumi Akagi, Okayama University, Japan

Experimental setup of a shunt active filter using a superconducting
magnetic energy storage system (SMES)
O. Simon, H. Späth, Universität Karlsruhe, K.P. Jüngst, P. Komarek,
Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany

Application of hopfield neural networks to real time frequency and harmonic
evaluation
L L Lai, City University London, United Kingdom, W L Chan, C T Tse, A T P
So, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Hybrid filtration in conditions of asymmetric nonlinear load current pulsation
Grzegorz Benysek, Ryszard Strzelecki, Technical University of Zielona Góra,
Leszek Frackowiak, Technical University of Technology, Poland

Control laws for MV active filters
P. Michalak, H. Pouliquen, EDF - DER, France

Session L5d: Resonant Converters (Prof. L. Malesani, University of Padova,
Italy; Prof. H. Foch, LEEI, Toulouse, France)

A Single-Phase/Three-Phase Compatible Soft-Switched AC to DC Converter
J.Y. Choi, Korea Institute of Science & Technology, H.S. Mok, Seoul
National Polytechnic University, T.Y. Kim, Jeon-Sung Electric Co, Korea

An Efficiency Study of a Robust and Simple Three Phase Resonant Converter
Stig Munk-Nielsen, Frede Blaabjerg, John K. Pedersen, Aalborg University,
Denmark

Current-source resonant converter in power factor correction
H. Benqassmi, J.-P. Ferrieux, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble, France

Characterization and Comparison of IGBTs and MCTs in Zero Current Switching
Converters
S. Bernet, ABB Corporate Research Center, Germany

Wednesday 10 September 1997, 10h30 to 12h30

Session L6a: Devices and modelling (Prof. P. Spirito, Univ. of Napoli,
Italy; Prof. G. Bussatto, Univ. of Napoli, Italy)

Simulation/Optimization of IC VDMOS Layout-Dependent Electrostatics
Rainer Thoma, James Victory, Juan Buxo, Tom Zirkle, Motorola Semiconductor
Products Sector, USA, Irenee Pages, Motorola S.A., Philippe Raguet,
Motorola S.A., France

A distributed model of IGBTs for circuit simulation
Ph. Leturcq, J-L Debrie, M. O. Berraies, Lab. d'Analyse et d'Architecture
des Systèmes du C.N.R.S., France

Axial Recombination Center Technology for Freewheeling Diodes
Josef Lutz, Semikron Elektronik GmbH, Germany

Proton irradiated 6kV GTO with full pressure contacts
A. I. Prikhodko, A. M. Surma, All-Russian Electrotechnical Inst., Russia

Switching behaviour of diodes based on new Semiconductor Materials and
Silicon - a comparative study
Manfred Bruckmann, Eric Baudelot, Heinz Mitlehner, Benno Weis, Siemens AG,
Germany

Session L6b: Estimation Techniques (Prof. F. Profumo, Univ. of Bologna,
Italy; W. Wymeersch, Stahlwerke Bremen, Germany)

A novel saturation adaptive rotor flux estimator for rotor flux oriented
induction machines
E. Levi, M. Sokola, Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom

Standstill estimation of electrical parameters in induction motors with
optimal exciting signals
Wolfgang Michalik, Dresden University of Technology, Germany

Comparative study of identification methods for induction machines
G. Clerc, D.R. Chouiter, C. Besson, CEGELY - Ecole Centrale de Lyon, N.
Bellaaj M'Rabet, J.M. Retif, CEGELY - Insa, France

Salient pole synchronous motor parameter estimation in a direct flux
linkage controlled drive
J. Kaukonen, J. Pyrhönen, J. Luukko, M. Niemelä, O. Pyrhönen, Lappeenranta
Univ. of Technology, P. Tiitinen, ABB Industry Oy, Finland

Wide Bandwidth Flux Position and Velocity Estimation in AC Machines at any
Speed (including Zero) using Multiple Saliencies
Robert D. Lorenz, M. W. Degner, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

Session L6c: Electric Vehicles (Prof. H. Kahlen, Univ. of Kaiserslautern,
Germany; Prof. G. Maggetto, VUB, Belgium)

Electric vehicle drive with surface-mounted permanent magnets for wide
field-weakening range
A. Binder, K. Greubel, B. Piepenbreier, A. Ackva, Siemens AG, Germany

High efficiency drive for electrical vehicles
F. Bernot, Institut de Génie Energétique, L. Gonthier, Technicréa
Engineering SA, S.D. Bocus, S. El Baroudi, A. Berthon, J.M. Kauffmann,
Institut de Génie Energétique, France

Charging Strategies for Electric Vehicles and their Consequences for Power
Supply
H-J. Haubrich, Andreas R. Heider, Aachen University of Technology, Germany

Control and Design Interaction in Hybrid Electrical Vehicles
Morten Hemmingsson, Bengt Simonsson, Mats Alaküla, Gustaf Olsson, Lund
Institute of Technology, Sweden

Design improvements of a gas turbine electric hybrid drive system using
TRIZ conceptual design
Anders Malmquist, The Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Design and Control of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive for a
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
S. Van Haute, St. Henneberger, K. Hameyer, R. Belmans, K. U. Leuven, J. De
Temmerman, J. De Clercq, Inverto N.V., Belgium

Session L6d: Power converter circuits and control (H. Godfroid, Cegelec,
France; Prof.. J. W. Kolar, T. U. Vienna, Austria)

Novel Gate Power Supply Circuit Using Snubber Capacitor Energy for
Series-Connected GTO Valves
Taichiro Tsuchiya, Hideo Okayama, Masahiro Kimata, Mitsubishi Electric
Corporation, Japan

High power factor high efficiency bidirectional GTO rectifiers for
locomotive application
J. Bou Saada, P. Colignon, P. Thomas, GEC-Alsthom ACEC Transport, F. Avaux,
L. Delporte, P. Mathys, ULB Elmitel, Belgium

Modular DC-link converter units for the power supply of electrical railway
networks
P.G. Kamp, B. Endres, M. Wolf, Siemens AG, Germany

State-Space Analysis of Diode-Clamped Multi-Level Voltage-Source-Inverters
for Static Var Compensation
O. Pollakowski, Walter Schumacher, Technische Universität Braunschweig,
Germany, Hervé Pouliquen, Electricité de France, France

Control of series multicell converters by linear state feedback decoupling
Olivier Tachon, Maurice Fadel, Thierry Meynard, INP - ENSEEIHT, France

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