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Programme
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
| 08.15 |
Registration and Refreshments |
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| 09.00 |
Plenary Session I
Chairman’s Welcome to 2008
Professor Patrick Wheeler, University of Nottingham, UK |
| 09.10 |
Introduction to PEMD 2010
Dr Volker Pickert, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Dr Bill Drury, Emerson Industrial Automation Control Techniques, UK |
| 09.15 |
Keynote Address
Power and Productivity for a Better World - Vision or Reality?
Duncan Botting, Head of Technology and Business Development, ABB |
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Session A1 – Fault Diagnostics
Chairman: Dr Martin Foster, University of Sheffield, UK |
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| 10.10 |
Analytical Prediction of Inter-Turn Short-Circuit Current in Fault-Tolerant Permanent Magnet Brushless Machines
J Chai, J Wang, Z Sun, D Howe, University of Sheffield, UK |
| 10.30 |
Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of a Wind Turbine with a Synchronous Generator Using Wavelet Transforms
W Yang, P J Tavner, Durham University, UK
M Wilkinson, Garrad Hassan & Partners Ltd, UK |
| 10.50 |
Reliability Analysis of Fault Tolerant Drive Topologies
R N Argile, B C Mecrow, D J Atkinson, A G Jack, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
P Sangha, Goodrich Corporation, UK |
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Session B1 - Active Filters and Rectifiers
Chairman: Dr Mark Sumner, University of Nottingham, UK |
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| 10.10 |
Variable Frequency Adaptive Selective Compensation for Active Power Filters
R P Venturini, P Mattavelli, University of Padova, Italy
P Zanchetta, M Sumner, University of Nottingham, UK |
| 10.30 |
Operation of a Three-Level NPC Active Power Filter with Unbalanced and Nonlinear Loads
H B Zhang, S J Finney, A M Massoud, J E Fletcher, B W Williams, University of Strathclyde, UK |
| 10.50 |
Medium Voltage Series Connected 12-Pulse Compensated Current Source Controlled Rectifier with a Novel Front End Transformer Configuration
M S Hamad, M I Masoud, S J Finney, B W Williams, Strathclyde University, UK |
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Session C1 – Large and Complex Machines
Chairman: Professor Qiang Zhu, University of Sheffield, UK |
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| 10.10 |
A Novel Magnetic-Geared Outer-Rotor Permanent-Magnet Brushless Motor
L L Wang, J X Shen, Y Wang, K Wang, Zhejiang University, China |
| 10.30 |
Tests Conducted on Two Special Large Motors on a Versatile Test Bed
R Scollay, Machinemonitor, Australia |
| 10.50 |
Analysis of a Single Phase, Quasi-Halbach Magnetised Tubular Permanent Magnet Motor with Non-Ferromagnetic Supporting Tube
T Ibrahim, J Wang, D Howe, University of Sheffield, UK |
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Session D1 – Matrix Converters I
Chairman: Dr Volker Pickert, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK |
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| 10.10 |
Experimental Evaluation of the Indirect Three-Level Sparse Matrix Converter
M Y Lee, C Klumpner, P Wheeler, University of Nottingham, UK |
| 10.30 |
Control of a Grid-Connected Variable Speed WECS Based on an Induction Generator Fed by a Matrix-Converter
R Cardenas, R Peña, University of Magallanes, Chile
P Wheeler, J Clare, University of Nottingham, UK
R Blasco-Gimenez, Technical University of Valencia, Spain |
| 10.50 |
A New Matrix Converter-Voltage Source Inverter Hybrid Arrangement for an Adjustable Speed-Open Winding Induction Motor Drive with Improved Performance
C I Pitic, C Klumpner, University of Nottingham, UK |
| 11.10 |
Refreshments |
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Session A2 – Wave Energy Converters
Chairman: Dr Martin Foster, University of Sheffield, UK |
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| 11.40 |
Phase and Amplitude Control of a Linear Generator for Wave Energy Conversion
J K H Shek, D E Macpherson, M A Mueller, University of Edinburgh, UK |
| 12.00 |
Wave Energy Emulator and AC/DC Rectifier for Direct Drive Wave Energy Converters
Z Nie, P C J Clifton, R A McMahon, Cambridge University, UK |
| 12.20 |
Measurement and Modelling of Induction Generator Performance in an Oscillating Water Column Wave Energy Converter
N Hodgins, M A Mueller, University of Edinburgh, UK
W K Tease, Wavegen, UK
D Staton, Motor Design Ltd, UK |
| 12.40 |
Development of a Novel Permanent Magnet Linear Generator Topology for Direct-Drive Wave Energy Converters
A S McDonald, M A Mueller, J G Jeffrey, University of Edinburgh, UK |
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Session B2 – Fuel Cells and Energy Storage
Chairman: Dr Mark Sumner, University of Nottingham, UK |
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| 11.40 |
A New Dynamic Model for Lead-Acid Batteries
N Jantharamin, L Zhang, University of Leeds, UK |
| 12.00 |
Design and Implementation of 2-Phase Interleaved Boost Converter for Fuel Cell Power Source
P Thounthong, P Sethakul, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Thailand
S Raël, B Davat, Green-Nancy Université, France |
| 12.20 |
A STATCOM with Supercapacitors for Enhanced Power System Stability
P Srithorn, M Sumner, University of Nottingham, UK
L Yao, R Parashar, AREVA T&D Technology Centre, UK |
| 12.40 |
GA Based Automatic Robust STATCOM Controller Design for a Multi-Machine Power System
S F Faisal, N A Musabi, The Petroleum Institute, United Arab Emirates
A H M A Rahim, S Salahuddin, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
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Session C2 – Permanent Magnent Machines I
Chairman: Professor Qiang Zhu, University of Sheffield, UK |
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| 11.40 |
Design and Analysis of a Novel Flux-Switching Permanent Magnet Integrated-Starter-Generator
Z X Fang, Y Wang, J X Shen, Z W Huang, Zhejiang University, China |
| 12.00 |
A Dual-Lumped Parameter Magnetic Circuit Model Accounting for the Cross-Coupling Effect, with Particular Reference to Flux-Switching Permanent Magnet Machines
J T Chen, Z Q Zhu, D Howe, University of Sheffield, UK |
| 12.20 |
A Novel Permanent Magnet Flux-Switching Linear Motor
C F Wang, J X Shen, L L Wang , K Wang, Zhejiang University, China |
| 12.40 |
Analysis and Reduction of Magnet Eddy Current Loss in Flux-Switching Permanent Magnet Machines
Z Q Zhu, Y Pang, J T Chen, R L Owen, D Howe, University of Sheffield, UK
S Iwasaki, K Deodhar, A Pride, University of Sussex, UK |
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| 11.40 – 13.10 |
Tutorial 1 – Matrix Converters
Professor Jon Clare, Professor Patrick Wheeler, University of Nottingham, UK |
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| 13.00 |
Lunch |
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| 13.45 |
Poster Session I and Exhibition |
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Optimum Selection of State Feedback Variables PWM Inverters Control
K H Ahmed, A H Massoud, S J Finney, B W Williams, University of Strathclyde, UK
The Influence of Overcurrent and Undervoltage Protection Settings on ASD Sensitivity to Voltage Sags and Short Interruptions
S Ž Djokić, S M Munshi, C E Cresswell, University of Edinburgh, UK
Comparative Results of Thrust Ripple in Several Topologies of PMLSM
G G Palomino, J R Conde, University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain
A Numeric Simulation Approach to Field Protection Design in Wound-Rotor Brushless Synchronous Machines
A Tessarolo, University of Trieste, Italy
Repetitive Control and Virtual Bleeder Resistor for AC Generator Sets with Harmonic-Sensitive Loads
L Faziq, BFG Engineering, Italy
L Peretti, M Zigliotto, University of Padova, Italy
Are Interferometric Encoders a Reasonable Alternative in Servo Drive Applications?
P Drabarek, Robert BOSCH GmbH, Germany
R M Kennel, Wuppertal University, Germany
Sequencing of Supplies of the Matrix Converter: Improvement of the Start-Up and MC Interaction with the Filter and Clamp Circuit
J Andreu, J M D Diego, I M D Alégria, I Kortabarria, J L Martin, University of the Basque Country, Spain
S Ceballos, Robotiker-Tecnalia, Spain
Robust Active Power Filter for Power Quality Improvement under Fast Load Variation
S S Mortazavi, R Kiadinezhad, A Ghasemi, Shahid Chamran University, Islamic Republic of Iran
Multidrive Control for Machine Tool Servo Axes
O Zirn, A Hoos, M Loth, University of Applied Sciences, Germany
A Fink, Rückle Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH, Germany
Control Simulation Studies for Switched Reluctance Motor System Based on Finite Element Model
J Zhang, H Zhang, R Gao, L Wang, Heibei University of Engineering, China
Axial Flux Machine Design for Hybrid Traction Application
O de la Barrière, H B Ahmed, M Gabsi, ENS Cachan, France
A New Fuzzy Logic Based Adaptation Mechanism for MRAS Sensorless Vector Control Induction Motor Drives
S M Gadoue, D Giaouris, J W Finch, Newcastle University, UK
Effects of Short Power Interruptions and Voltage Sags on the Performance of Line Start Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
R Ugale, Y Balkrishna, B Chaudhari, College of Engineering, India
Analysis of a Step-Down Cúk Converter in Continuous and Discontinuous Operating Conditions
B V P Chong, L Zhang, A Dehghani, University of Leeds, UK
dq Theory Applied to a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines with Concentrated Windings
F Meier, J Soulard, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Supercapacitor and Lead-Acid Battery Hybrid and Improved Diesel Engine Cold Cranking
H Liu, Z Wang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
D Maly, Allegro Microsystems Inc, USA
Efficiency Optimization of Induction Motor Drive Using Genetic Algorithms
Z Rouabah, F Zidani, B Abdelhadi, University of Batna, Algeria
Investigation of High Voltage, High Frequency Transformers / Voltage Multipliers for Industrial Applications
T Filchev, D Cook, P Wheeler, J Clare, University of Nottingham, UK
The Creation of a New Educational Software for Designing Wire Winding of Electrical Machines Using MATLAB
G R Shafipour, Azad University, Islamic Republic of Iran
Efficiency-Optimizing Direct Torque Control of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines with Fastest Start Up
S Vaez-Zadeh, M Khayamy, University of Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
Thermal Modelling Investigation of Heat Paths due to Iron Losses in Synchronous Machines
C Mejuto, M Mueller, University of Edinburgh, UK
M Shanel, A Mebarki, Cummins Generator Technologies, UK
D Staton, Motor Design Ltd, UK
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Session A3 – Permanent Magnet Machines II
Chairman: Cme(L) Paul Norton, Converteam UK Ltd, UK |
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| 15.00 |
Design of a 1kW High Speed Axial Flux Permanent-Magnet Machine
W Z Fei, P C K Luk, Cranfield University, UK |
| 15.20 |
Open Circuit Analysis of Concentrated Winding in Interior Permanent Magnet Machines with Fractional Slot Distribution
L Chong, R Dutta, M F Rahman, University of New South Wales, Australia |
| 15.40 |
Impact of Winding and Rotor Design on Efficiency and Torque Ripple in Brushless AC Permanent Magnet Traction Motors
P H Mellor, R Wrobel, N McNeill, D Drury, University of Bristol, UK |
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Session B3 – More Electric Aircraft Technologies
Chairman: Professor Barrie Mecrow, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK |
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| 15.00 |
A Compact Direct-Drive Permanent Magnet Motor for a UAV Rotorcraft with Improved Faulted Behaviour through Operation as Four Separate Three-Phase Machines
S J Nall, P H Mellor, University of Bristol, UK |
| 15.20 |
Evaluation of Switching Losses in Magnetic Amplifiers as an Alternative to IGBT Switching Technologies
L Austrin, E Figueroa-Karlström, Saab Aerosystems, Sweden
G Engdahl, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden |
| 15.40 |
Mitigation of Supply Current Distortion in 3-Phase/DC Boost Converters for Aircraft Applications
M Taha, Hariri Canadian University, Lebanon |
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Session C3 – Microgrids
Chairman: Professor Tim Green, Imperial College London, UK |
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| 15.00 |
MicroGrid Power Electronics Interface for Photovoltaics
P J Binduhewa, A C Renfrew, M Barnes, University of Manchester, UK |
| 15.20 |
Stability Assessment of Induction Generator-Based Microgeneration
A H Rafa, O Anaya-Lara, J R McDonald, University of Strathclyde, UK |
| 15.40 |
Ultracapacitor Energy Storage for MicroGrid Micro-Generation
P J Binduhewa, A C Renfrew, M Barnes, University of Manchester, UK |
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Session D3 – Matrix Converters II
Chairman: Professor Jon Clare, University of Nottingham, UK |
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| 15.00 |
Position Estimation of a Surface Mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Controlled by a Three-Phase Matrix Converter Using the Space Vector PWM Waveform
Q Gao, G M Asher, M Sumner, University of Nottingham, UK |
| 15.20 |
Control of a Doubly-Fed Induction Generator via a Direct Two-Stage Power Converter
E Reyes, R Pena, R Cardenas, University of Magallanes, Chile
J Clare, P Wheeler, University of Nottingham, UK |
| 15.40 |
A Review of Multi-Level Matrix Converter Topologies
P Wheeler, X Lie, M Y Lee, L Empringham, C Klumpner, J Clare, University of Nottingham, UK |
| 16.00 |
Refreshments |
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Session A4 – IPM Machines
Chairman: Cme(L) Paul Norton, Converteam UK Ltd, UK |
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| 16.30 |
Dimensionless Optimization of a 60 kW IPM Machine
R D Bremner, John Deere Product Engineering Center, USA |
| 16.50 |
SVM Direct Torque Control of IPM Synchronous Machines at
Very Low Speeds
S Sayeef, G Foo, M F Rahman, University of New South Wales, Australia |
| 17.10 |
Comparative Study of IPM Motors with Different Air Gap Flux Distribution
G Ombach, J Junak, Siemens VDO Automotive AG, Germany |
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Session B4 – Thermal and Acoustic Management
Chairman: Professor Barrie Mecrow, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK |
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| 16.30 |
An Alternative Cooling Arrangement for the End Region of a Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) Induction Motor
C Micallef, University of Malta, Malta
S J Pickering, K A Simmons, K J Bradley, University of Nottingham, UK |
| 16.50 |
A Thermal Model for a Multichip Device with Changing Cooling Conditions
G C James, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and ControlTechniques, UK
V Pickert, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
M Cade, Control Techniques, UK |
| 17.10 |
Analysis of Acoustic Noise Sources of FDB and ADB Spindle Motors Operating at BLDC Mode
S Lin, C Bi, Q Jiang, Data Storage Institute, Singapore |
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Session C4 – Synchronous Generators
Chairman: Professor Tim Green, Imperial College London, UK |
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| 16.30 |
A Novel Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator System Using PWM Converter with PLL Circuit
K Nishida, Ube National College of Technology, Japan
T Ahmed, Assuit University, Egypt
M Nakaoka, Kyungnam University, Republic of Korea |
| 16.50 |
Linear Optimal Control of One-Machine Infinite-Bus Model and Consideration of Order Increase of Machine Model
A M Sayidi, Azad University, Islamic Republic of Iran
M A Nekoui, KNT University of Technology, Islamic Republic of Iran |
| 17.10 |
Contra-Rotating Modular Wound Permanent Magnet Generator for a Wind Turbine
R Wrobel, D Drury, P H Mellor, J D Booker, University of Bristol, UK |
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| 16.30 – 18.00 |
Tutorial 2 – Sensorless Motor Drives
Professor Ralph Kennel, University of Wuppertal, Germany |
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| 17.30 |
End of Day One |
| 19.00 |
Reception at Venue |
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