Dialogue Session papers have been selected through the same rigorous peer review process as papers in the Presentation Sessions. They are represented by papers in the APEC Proceedings. These papers were selected for a dialogue presentation by the APEC Program Committee because while they are of the same high quality as the orally presented papers, they are generally narrower in scope or more specialized than papers in the oral presentation sessions. In the Dialogue Sessions you will have the opportunity to talk at length with the authors about their work, something that is not possible in the oral presentation sessions.

To make it as easy as possible for you to see as many of the dialogue papers as possible, box lunches will be distributed from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM to those attending the Dialogue Sessions.

Dialogue Sessions At A Glance

Thursday, March 23, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Marsalis Hall

Dialogue Sessions

Session D1: AC-DC Power Conversion

D1.1 Unity Power Factor Isolated Three-Phase Rectifier With Neutral Point Based On The Scott Transformer

A.A. Badin, I. Barbi; Institute of Power Electronics, Florianopolis, BRAZIL, ²Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, BRAZIL

D1.2 Adaptive Frequency Control Strategy For Piezoelectric Transformer In AC-DC Adapter Applications Using Phase-Detector

S.J. Choi, M.H. Ryu, S.M. Lee, B.H. Cho; School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, KOREA

D1.3 A New High Power Factor Bidirectional Hybrid Three-Phase Rectifier

C.H. Illa Font, I. Barbi; Power Electronics Institute - Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, BRAZIL

D1.4 Shunt Active Power Filters And PWM Rectifiers In Three-Phase Three Wire Systems: A Survey

E. Barcenas¹, V. Cardenas², J. Arau¹; ¹CENIDET, Cuernavaca, MEXICO, ²Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi, MEXICO

D1.5 A New Piezoelectric Transformer Driving Topology For Universal Input AC-DC Adapter Using A Constant Frequency PWM Control

M.H. Ryu, S.J. Choi, S.M. Lee, B.H. Cho; School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, KOREA

D1.6 A Constant Power Limit Feed-Forward Control Circuit For Flyback Converters

J.H. Choi^1,2, J. Liu², H. Lee²; ¹Fairchild Semiconductor, Dallas, TX, ²Univ. of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, TX

D1.7 Evaluation Of Average Models For Nine-Phase Diode Rectifier With Improved AC And DC Dynamics

H. Zhu, R.P. Burgos, F. Lacaux, A. Uan-Zo-li, D.K. Lindner, F. Wang, D. Boroyevich; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

Session D2: DC-DC Converters

D2.1 High Efficiency Phase-Shift Controlled Hybrid Full Bridge DC Bus Converter

X. Wu, J. Zhang, G. Wu, Z. Qian; College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, CHINA

D2.2 Input Impedance Analysis Of PWM DC-To-DC Converters

D. Kim, D. Son, B. Choi; School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Kyungpook National University, Taegu, KOREA

D2.3 A Novel Distributed Control And Its Tolerance Analysis For Microprocessor Power Management

X. Zhang¹, A.Q. Huang²; ¹Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, ²North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

D2.4 Narrow Pulsed Voltage Generator For Liquid Food Sterilization

T.-F. Wu¹, S.-Y. Tseng², M.-W. Wu¹, Y.-M. Chen¹; ¹Department of Electrical Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Ming-Hsiung , Chia-Yi, TAIWAN, ²Department of Electrical Engineering, Chien Kuo Technology University, Changhua, Changhua City, TAIWAN

D2.5 High Efficiency 3 kW Three-Stage Power Supply

H. Wetzel¹, N. Fröhleke¹, J. Böcker¹, P. Ide²; ¹Institute of Power Electronics and Electrical Drives, Paderborn University, Paderborn, GERMANY, ²Delta Energy Systems GmbH (Germany), Soest, GERMANY

D2.6 Design Considerations Of Time Constant Mismatch Problem For Inductor DCR Current Sensing Method

L. Hua¹, S. Luo²; ¹Semtech Corporation, Camarillo, CA, ²Dell Computer Corporation, Austin, TX

D2.7 Development Of A 90 kW Bi-Directional DC-DC Converter For Power Dense Applications

D.P. Urciuoli, C.W. Tipton; U. S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD

D2.8 Boundary Controller For Dynamic Voltage Restorers To Achieve Fast Dynamic Response

P.K.W. Chan, K.K.S. Leung, H.S.H. Chung, S.Y.R. Hui; City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, HONG KONG

D2.9 Neptune Power System: Startup Power Supply For 10 kV To 400 V DC-DC Converters

S. Lu¹, M.A. El-Sharkawi¹, H. Kirkham², B.M. Howe³; ¹Electrical Engineering Department, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, ²Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, ³Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

D2.10 Impact Of Gate Voltage Bias On Reverse Recovery Losses Of Power MOSFETs

R. Elferich, T. Lopez; Philips Research Laboratories, 52066 Aachen, GERMANY

D2.11 Applying A Counter-Based PWM Control Scheme To An FPGA-Based SR Forward Converter

K.I. Hwu¹, Y.T. Yau²; ¹National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, TAIWAN, ²Industrial Technology Research Institute, Hsinchu, TAIWAN

D2.12 An Improved Three-Level LCC Converter With A Novel Control Strategy For High-Frequency High-Power-Density Capacitor-Charging Power Supplies

D. Fu, Y. Qiu, B. Lu, F. Wang, F.C. Lee; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

Session D3: Digital Control

D3.1 Digital Control For Power Supply Of A Transmitter With Variable Reference

O. Garcia¹, A. de Castro¹, A. Soto¹, J.A. Oliver¹, J.A. Cobos¹, J. Cezon²; ¹Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN, ²Indra, Aranjuez, SPAIN

D3.2 Pulse-By-Pulse Predictive Current Limiter

B.S. Borowy, L.F. Casey; SatCon Technology Corporation, Boston, MA

D3.3 Digital Implementation Of Sliding Mode Fuzzy Controllers For Boost Converters

L. Guo, J.Y. Hung, R.M. Nelms; Auburn University, Auburn, AL

D3.4 A Digital Control Algorithm For DC-DC Converters Under Input Voltage Changes

G. Feng, W. Eberle, Y.F. Liu; Queen's University, Kingston, CANADA

D3.5 Design And Implementation Of A Practical Digital PWM Controller

K. Leung, D. Alfano; Silicon Laboratories Inc., Austin, TX

D3.6 FPGA Implementation Of Neural Network-Based Controllers For Power Electronics Applications

J.L. Bastos, H.P. Figueroa, A. Monti; University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Session D4: Inverters

D4.1 A Single-Staged PV Array-Based High-Frequency Link Inverter Design With Grid Connection

F. Tian¹, H. Al-Atrash¹, R. Kersten¹, C. Scholl², K. Siri¹, I. Batarseh¹; ¹University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, ²Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA

D4.2 Control And Optimization Of Vcvs Static Var Generators For Voltage Unbalance Mitigation

K. Li, J. Liu, G. Zhao, Z. Wang; School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi, CHINA

D4.3 A Four Quadrants HF AC Chopper With No Deadtime

S. Ben-Yaakov^1,2, Y. Hadad¹, N. Diamantstein¹; ¹Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, ISRAEL, ²Compulite Systems (2000) Ltd., Hod Hasharon, ISRAEL

D4.4 Two-Degree-Of-Freedom PID Digital Control Of A Bidirectional Quasi-Single-Stage Push-Pull Forward High Frequency Link Inverter

Q. Zhao, X. Guo, W. Wu; College of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, CHINA

D4.5 Analysis And Design For Sliding Mode Controlled Buck Inverter Based On Reference Sliding Surface And State Variables Surface

H. Ma, T. Zhang; Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, CHINA

D4.6 Implementation Of A Hybrid AC-AC Direct Power Converter With Unity Voltage Transfer Ratio

T. Wijekoon, C. Klumpner, P. Wheeler; School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK

D4.7 A Simple Configuration Reducing Noise Level Three-Phase Sinewave Inverter Employing Delta-Sigma Modulation Scheme

A.H. Hirota^1,2, M.N. Nakaoka^1,2, S. Nagai³; ¹Yamaguchi University, Ube, JAPAN, ²Kyungnam University, Masan, KOREA, ³Tsuyama National College of Technology, Tsuyama, JAPAN

D4.8 A Rule-Based Control Strategy For Matrix Converters

S.Y. Jia, K.J. Tseng; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, SINGAPORE

Session D5: Marketing and Business

D5.1 CCFL Inverters: Opportunity Or Threat

B. Anderson, L. Brush; Darnell Group, Corona, CA

Session D6: Systems And Applications

D6.1 Induction Heating Inverter With Simultaneous Dual-Frequency Output

V. Esteve¹, J. Jordan¹, E.J. Dede^1,2, E. Sanchis-Kilders¹, E. Maset¹; ¹University of Valencia, Burjassot, SPAIN, ²GH Electrotermia S.A., S. A. Benageber, SPAIN

D6.2 High-Efficiency Weinberg Converter For Battery Discharging In Aerospace Applications

E. Maset, J.B. Ejea, A. Ferreres, E. Sanchis-Kilders, J. Jordán, V. Esteve; University of Valencia, Dpto. Ingeniería Electrn óica, Burjassot, SPAIN

D6.3 Stability Of Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps Driven By Piezoelectric Transformers

S. Ben-Yaakov, M.M. Peretz, S. Lineykin; Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, ISRAEL

D6.4 Soft-Switching Push-Pull Converter Associated With A Full-Bridge Inverter For Caprahircas Stunning Applications

T.-F. Wu¹, S.-Y. Tseng², S.-S. Chen¹; ¹Department of Electrical Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Ming-Hsiung, Chia-Yi, TAIWAN, ²Department of Electrical Engineering, Chien Kuo Technology University, Changhua, Chang-hue, TAIWAN

D6.5 Buck And Boost Derived Converter For Livestock/Poultry Stunning Applications

T.-F. Wu¹, S.-Y. Tseng², J.-S. Hu¹, Y.-M. Chen¹; ¹Department of Electrical Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Ming-Hsiung, Chia-Yi, TAIWAN, ²Department of Electrical Engineering, Chien Kuo Technology University, Changhua, Changhua City, TAIWAN

D6.6 High Step-Up Converter With Partial Energy Processing For Livestock Stunning Applications

S.-Y. Tseng, S.H. Tseng, J.G. Huang; Department of Electrical Engineering, Lab. of Power Electronic System, Chienkuo Technology University, Changhua, TAIWAN

D6.7 Constant Resistance Control Of Solar Array Regulator Using Average Current Mode Control

J.H. Lee, H.S. Bae, S.H. Park, B.H. Cho; School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, KOREA

D6.8 A Multi-Cell Cascaded Power Amplifier

G. Gong¹, H. Ertl², J.W. Kolar¹; ¹Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, Zurich, SWITZERLAND, ²Technical University Vienna, Vienna, AUSTRIA

Session D7: Modeling and Analysis

D7.1 Control Design Of A Modular Current Source Power Conditioning System For High Temperature Smes

J. Li¹, Y.P. Shi¹, D.H. Xu¹, Y.J. Tang², X.T. Peng², S.J. Cheng²; ¹Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, CHINA, ²Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, CHINA

D7.2 Piezoelectric Transformers Model Parameters Extraction Based On Time Domain Measurements

S. Ozeri, D. Shmilovitz; Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, ISRAEL

D7.3 A Comparative Study On Voltage-Source Control And Current-Source Control Of Series Active Power Filter

X.Y. Wang, J.J. Liu, C. Yuan, Z.A. Wang; Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, CHINA

D7.4 Study On Inverter-Fed Three-Pole Active Magnetic Bearing

H. Yang, R.X. Zhao, Q.B. Tang; College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, CHINA

D7.5 Detection Of Shorted-Turns In The Rotor Winding Of Cylindrical Synchronous Generators Using Discrete Wavelet Transform

Y.J. Kim¹, J.M. Kim¹, B.Y. Yoon¹, S.H. Lee¹, T.U. Jung²; ¹Pusan National University, Busan, KOREA, ²LG Electronics Inc, Busan, KOREA

D7.6 Failure Mode For AC Drives On High Resistance Grounded Systems

R.M. Tallam, D.W. Schlegel, F.L. Hoadley; Rockwell Automation, Mequon, WI

Session D8: Modeling and Control

D8.1 Power Line Communication In DC-DC Converters Using Switching Frequency Modulation

S. Saggini¹, W. Stefanutti², P. Mattavelli³, G. Garcea⁴, M. Ghioni⁴; ¹ST Microelectronics, I&PCD, Cornaredo, ITALY, ²DIEGM, University of Udine, Udine, ITALY, ³DTG, University of Padova, Vicenza, ITALY, ⁴DEI, Politecnico of Milano, Milano, ITALY

D8.2 Adaptive Resonant Controller For Grid-Connected Converters In Distributed Power Genaration Systems

A.V. Timbus, M. Ciobotaru, R. Teodorescu, F. Blaabjerg; Aalborg University, Institute of Energy Technology, Aalborg, DENMARK

D8.3 Withdawn

D8.4 Study On The EMI Filters To EFT/B Tests In Power Converters

L. Feng, Y. Xie, W. Chen, Z. Qian; College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, CHINA

D8.5 Frequency Domain Modeling Of Multi-Conductor Planar Integrated Passive Structures

G.S. McMullin, I.W. Hofsajer; University of Johannesburg, Auckland park, SOUTH AFRICA

D8.6 Common Mode Emc Input Filter Design For A Three-Phase Buck-Type PWM Rectifier System

T. Nussbaumer, M.L. Heldwein, J.W. Kolar; Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, Zurich, SWITZERLAND

Session D9: Motor Drives & Controls

D9.1 Realize A Self-Recovering Function During Phase-Sequence Fault Of A Digital Servo System

Q. Hu, B. Qu, Z. Lu, F. Zhang; Electrical Engineering Department of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, CHINA

D9.2 Implementation Of Closed-Loop Vector Control System Of Inductive Motor Without Voltage Feedforward Decoupler

Y. Zhang¹, J. Chen¹, J. Bao²; ¹College of Information & Electronics, Zhejiang Sci-tech University, Hangzhou, CHINA, ²College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, CHINA

D9.3 High Performance Adaptive Control For BLDC Motor With Real-Time Estimation Of Uncertainties

Y. Jin¹, Z. Tang², Y. Wen³, H. Zou¹; ¹University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, ²Ansoft Corporation , Pittsburgh, PA, ³Silicon Labs, Austin, TX

D9.4 Design And Control Characterization Of Switched Reluctance Generator For Maximum Output Power

P. Asadi¹, M. Ehsani¹, B. Fahimi²; ¹Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, ²University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

D9.5 Sensorless Digital Motor Controller For High Reliability Applications

J. Goetz, W. Hu, J. Milliken; International Rectifier, El Segundo, CA

Session D10: Multi-Level Converter Topics
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D10.1 A Comparison Of The Carrier-Based PWM Techniques For Voltage Balance Of Flying Capacitor In The Flying Capacitor Multilevel Inverter

W.K. Lee, S.Y. Kim, J.S. Yoon, D.H Baek; Power System Laboratory, Korea Electric Power Research Institute, Deajeon, KOREA

D10.2 Capacitor Voltage Balancing Control For A Modular Matrix Converter

S. Angkititrakul, R.W. Erickson; Colorado Power Electronics Center; University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

D10.3 Progressive Natural Balance Of Neutral-Point Voltage Of Three-Level NPC Inverter With A Modified SVM Scheme

C. Liu¹, B. Wu¹, D. Xu¹, N. Zargari², S. Rizzo²; ¹Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Ryerson University, Toronto, CANADA, ²Medium Voltage R&D, Rockwell Automation Canada, Cambridge, CANADA

Session D12: Semiconductor Topics

D12.1 SiGe Semiconductor Devices For Cryogenic Power Electronics - IV

R.R. Ward¹, W.J. Dawson¹, L. Zhu¹, R.K. Kirschman¹, G. Niu², R.M. Nelms², O. Mueller³, M.J. Hennessy⁴, E.K. Mueller⁴, R.L. Patterson⁵, J.E. Dickman⁵, A. Hammoud⁶; ¹GPD Optoelectronics Corp., Salem, NH, ²Auburn University Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Auburn, AL, ³LTE-- Low Temperature Electronics, Ballston Lake, NY, ⁴MTECH Laboratories LLC, Ballston Lake, NY, ⁵NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH, ⁶QSS Group Inc., Cleveland, Ohio

D12.2 Behavior Of High Voltage SiC VJFETs Under Avalanche Conditions

P. Friedrichs¹, T. Reimann²; ¹SiCED Electronics Development GmbH & Co. KG, Erlangen, GERMANY, ²ISLE Steuerungstechnik und Leistungselektronik GmbH , Ilmenau, GERMANY

D12.3 Speed Shifting Gate Drive For Intelligent Power Modules

E.R. Motto, J.F. Donlon; Powerex Incorporated, Youngwood, PA

Session D13: Thermal Design and Packaging

D13.1 Practical Design Considerations For IPEM-Based PFC Converter Employing Coolmos And SiC Diode

Q.L. Chen, X. Yang, Z.A. Wang, J.J. Liu; School of Electrical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, CHINA

D13.2 Exact Thermal Design Method For High Output Power Density Converter Under Real Circuit Operation Condition

Y. Hayashi¹, K. Takao¹, S. Iyasu², T. Shimizu², H. Ohashi¹; ¹National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, JAPAN, ²Tokyo Metropolitan University, Hachioji, JAPAN

Session D14: Uninterruptible Power Systems Topics

D14.1 The Zero-Sequence Circulating Currents Between Parallel Three-Phase Inverters With Three-Pole Transformers And Reactors

Y. Zhang, Y. Kang, J. Chen; Electrical and Electronic College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, CHINA

D14.2 Droop Control Method For The Parallel Operation Of Online Uninterruptible Power Systems Using Resistive Output Impedance

J.M. Guerrero^1,2, N. Berbel², J. Matas², J. Sosa², L. Garcia de Vicuña², M. Castilla²; ¹Consorci Escola Industrial de Barcelona, Barcelona, SPAIN, ²Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Vilanova i la Geltru, SPAIN

D14.3 A Voltage-Error-Sharing Scheme For Parallel-Inverter Systems To Improve Weighting Current Distribution And Dynamic Response

T.-F. Wu¹, H.-M. Hsieh¹, H.-S. Nien¹, Y.-E. Wu³, Y.-K. Chen²; ¹Department of Electrical Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, Chia-Yi, TAIWAN, ²Department of Aeronautical Engineering, National Formosa University, Yun-Lin, TAIWAN, ³Department of Electrical Engineering, Wu-Feng Institute of Technology, Chia-Yi, TAIWAN

Session D15: Utility Interface and Power Quality Topics

D15.1 Development Of A Parallel Hybrid Power Filter With Respective Harmonic Compensation Method

X. Zhai, F. Zhuo, R. Duan, W.J. Lei, P.B. Zhang, Z.A. Wang; Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, CHINA

D15.2 Predicting Load Harmonics In Three Phase Systems Using Neural Networks

J. Mazumdar¹, R.G. Harley¹, F. Lambert¹, G.K. Venayagamoorthy²; ¹Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, ²University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO

D15.3 Implementation Of Control And Detection Algorithms For Utility Interfaced Power Conversion Systems

T. Thacker, F. Wang, R. Burgos, D. Boroyevich; Virginia Tech - Center for Power Electronics Systems, Blacksburg, VA

D15.4 Transient Event Detection For Nonintrusive Load Monitoring And Demand-Side Management Using Voltage Distortion

R. Cox¹, S.B. Leeb¹, S.R. Shaw², L.K. Norford¹; ¹Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, ²Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

D15.5 A Comprehensive Power Quality Controller For Substations In Power System

X. Zhang, Y. Wang, W. Lei, J. Yang, X. Tang, W. Si, J. Hou; Electrical Engineering School of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, CHINA

D15.6 Impacts Of High Power Induction Heater On Power System

S.W. Chan, C.S. Lam, K.W. To, S.K. Ho; CLP Power Hong Kong, Hong Kong, CHINA