PEMD 2008 - The 4th IET International Conference on Power Electronics Machines and Drives

08.30	Refreshments
09.15	Plenary Session II Conference Chairman: Professor Patrick Wheeler, University of Nottingham, UK Keynote Address Opportunities for More Electric Power Systems Dr Peter Malkin, Chief Technologist for Electrical Systems, Engineering Fellow for Power Systems, Rolls Royce, UK

Session A5 – HVDC Applications Chairman: Dr Mike Barnes, University of Manchester, UK

10.10	Voltage and Frequency Control of Off-Shore DFIG-Based Wind Farms with Line Commutated HVDC Connection M Fazeli, S V Bozhko, G M Asher, University of Nottingham, UK L Yao, AREVA T+D Technology Centre, UK
10.30	Operation of Brushless Doubly-Fed Machine for Drive Applications S Shao, E Abdi, R McMahon, Cambridge University, UK
10.50	Transient Performance Analysis of Single-Phase Induction Generators for Microgeneration Applications A S Emhemed, R M Tumilty, G H Burt, J R McDonald, University of Strathclyde, UK

Session B5 – Automotive Systems Chairman: Dr Paul Lefley, University of Leicester, UK

10.10	Electrically Powered Steering Using a Supercapacitor Power Boost Unit A Szabo, TRW Automotive, UK
10.30	Optimal Multi-Phase Coupled Buck Converter Architecture Dedicated to Strong Power System Integration N Bouhalli, E Sarraute, T Meynard, M Cousineau, Université de Toulouse, France
10.50	Design of a Low-Cost and Efficient Integrated Starter-Alternator J Colton, D Patterson, J Hudgins, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

Session C5 – Machine Topologies Chairman: Dr John Cullen, Rolls Royce, UK

10.10	Static Breakdown Torques from Run-Up Dynamic Tests in Medium-Large Induction Motors W Arshad, D Savinovic, ABB, Sweden S Kanerva, ABB, Finland S Bono, M Menescardi, ABB, Italy
10.30	Performance and Application of Split Rotor Motor Having Variable Voltage and Torque Constants R D Bremner, John Deere Product Engineering Center, USA
10.50	The 2-Pole Brushless Motor Designed for a Pump with Eccentric Connection to Shaft in Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) J Junak, G Ombach, VDO Automotive AG, Germany

Session D5 – Buck Converters Chairman: Professor Jon Clare, University of Nottingham, UK

10.10	Digital Controller Design for Buck Converter with the Reduction of Phase Transition and Output Voltage Oscillation under Transient State Y T Chang, Y S Lai, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
10.30	Stability Analysis and Bifurcation Control of Hysteresis Current Controlled Ćuk Converter Using Filippov’s Method I Daho, D Giaouris, B Zahawi, V Pickert, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK S Banerjee, Indian Institute of Technology, India

11.10	Refreshments

Session A6 – Converters for Grid Connection Chairman: Dr Mike Barnes, University of Manchester, UK

11.40	An Improved Method for Grid Impedance Estimation by Digital Controlled PV Inverters Suitable for ENS Detection V Braca, R Petrella, University of Udine, Italy
12.00	DFIG Characteristic and Control Integration Study Under Decoupled d-q Vector Control in Stator Flux Oriented Frame S Li, T Haskew, L Xu, University of Alabama, USA
12.20	Controlled Series Capacitor Converters Applied to Wave Energy Conversion Buoys – A Simulation Study D Kalpaktsoglou, V Pickert, Newcastle University, UK
12.40	Modified Current Control of Three-Phase Inverter Interfacing in Distributed Generation K H Ahmed, A M Massoud, S J Finney, B W Williams, University of Strathclyde, UK

Session B6 – Power Converter Control Chairman: Dr John Cullen, Rolls Royce, UK

11.40	Application of Random PWM Technique for Reducing the High Frequency Harmonics in Class-D Amplifier S Kaboli, A Moayedi, H Oraee, Sharif University of Technology, Islamic Republic of Iran
12.00	Robust Sugeno Type Adaptive Fuzzy Neural Network Backstepping Control for Two-Axis Motion Control System F J Lin, National Central University, Taiwan P H Chou, P H Shen, National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan
12.20	Modelling and Reduction of Common Mode Currents in a Variable-Speed Drive System by Two-Port Network Approach C Jettanasen, C Vollaire, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, France J Genoulaz, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan, France F Costa, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan and University of Paris, France

Session C6 – Photovoltaics and Lighting Systems Chairman: Dr Richard McMahon, University of Cambridge, UK

11.40	Simulation and Control of a Hybrid PV-Wind System A A Ahmed, L Ran, J Bumby, Durham University, UK
12.00	Analysis of the Performance of DC Photovoltaic Pumping Systems with Maximum Power Point Tracking M A Elgendy, B Zahawi, D J Atkinson, Newcastle University, UK
12.20	Losses in Inductor Less Piezoelectric Transformer Ballasts for Compact Fluorescent Lamps M A Shafi, R A McMahon, S Weier, University of Cambridge, UK
12.40	Design of a LED Street Lighting System D R Nuttall, R Shuttleworth, University of Manchester, UK G Routledge, Dialight Lumidrives, UK

11.40 – 13.10	Tutorial 3 – Multi-Phase Induction Machines Professor Sandy Smith and Professor Steve Williamson, University of Manchester, UK

13.00	Lunch

13.45	Poster Session II and Exhibition
	The Analysis of the Occurrence of High In-Rush Currents in DC Power Supplies C E Cresswell, S Ž Djokić, University of Edinburgh, UK Phase Locked Loop (PLL) based Self-Oscillating Controller for LCC Resonant Converters A J Gilbert, M P Foster, D A Stone, C M Bingham, University of Sheffield, UK Ripple Reduction in a PMLSM with Concentrated Winding Using 2-D Finite Element Simulation G G Palomino, J R Conde, University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain Performance Investigation of Fuel Cell/Battery and Fuel Cell/Supercapacitor Hybrid Sources for Electric Vehicle Applications P Thounthong, P Sethakul, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Thailand S Rael, B Davat, Green Nancy University, France Investigation of Iron Loss in Flux-Switching PM Machines Y Pang, Z Q Zhu, D Howe, University of Sheffield, UK S Iwasaki, R Deodhar, A Pride, University of Sussex, UK Sensorless V-type Vector-Controlled IM Drive with Inherent Flux-Weakening Capability S Bolognani, A Faggion, L Peretti, M Zigliotto, University of Padova, Italy A Theoretical Derivation of the Unsaturated D-Axis Reactances of Synchronous Machines from First Principles C G Bright, Rolls-Royce PLC, UK Thermal Modelling and Characterization of Electrical Machines, and Calculation of Current Ratings D S B Fonseca, C M P Cabrita, M R A Calado, University of Beira Interior, Portugal Three Phase 160 kVA Auxiliary Resonant Commutated Pole (ARCP) Converter H J Pfisterer, Privat, Germany Design and Analysis of AC/DC Converters with Interleaved Power Factor Correction J C Wang, H J Chen, University of Yuan-Ze, Taiwan PSPICE Analysis of PWM Controlled Inductorless Fault Tolerant Multilevel Dc/Dc Converters K Ambusaidi, V Pickert, B Zahawi, B Ji, Newcastle University, UK Stairstepping on PWM Inverters Explained J Knockaert, Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge Oostende and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium J Peuteman, J Catrysse, Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge Oostende, Belgium R Belmans, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium Common-Mode Voltage in Matrix Converters F Yue, P W Wheeler, J C Clare, University of Nottingham, UK Input-Controlled Buck Converter for Photovoltaic Applications: Modeling and Design M G Villalva, E Ruppert F, University of Campinas, Brazil Comparison of Three Different Electric Power Trains for the Use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles H Neudorfer, Traktionssysteme Austria GmbH, Austria and Technische Universität Darmstadt, Austria N Wicker, A Binder, Technische Universität Darmstadt, Austria Input Power Clamp for Controlling Regeneration in Matrix Converter Drive M Imayavaramban, P W Wheeler, L Empringham, J C Clare, University of Nottingham, UK Small-Signal Input Admittance Characteristics of a Brushless DC Motor Drive A M Cross, A J Forsyth, Manchester University, UK State Space Modeling Approach of Multi-Synchronous Generators in Embarked Network N Amelon, M Aït-Ahmed, M F Benkhoris, IREENA, France An Investigation on the Performance of Current Derivative Sensors for the Sensorless Control of A.C. Drives J B Bartolo, C S Staines, C Caruana, University of Malta, Malta Analysis and Design of QFT-based Robust Control of a Boost Power Converter A Altowati, K Zenger, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland T Suntio, Tampere University of Technology, Finland Power Quality Event Characterization T C Kwang, V Kumaran, University Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia M F M Siam, A M Busrah, Energy Systems Group, USA Thermal Performance of Baseplate and Direct Substrate Cooled Power Modules R Skuriat, C M Johnson, University Of Nottingham, UK Analysis of Passive Suspension Systems with Flat and Cylindrical Structures A Najjar-Khodabakhsh, S Vaez-Zadeh, University of Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran

Session A7 – Direct Torque Control Chairman: Dr Nigel Schofield, University of Manchester, UK

15.00	Impedance Saliency Detection for Sensorless Control of AC Machines Utilizing Existing PWM Switching Harmonics R Raute, C Caruana, J Cilia, C S Staines, University of Malta, Malta M Sumner, G Asher, University of Nottingham, UK
15.20	Stable MRAS-Based Sensorless Scheme Design Strategy for High Power Traction Drives I Vicente, M Brown, A Renfrew, University of Manchester, UK A Endemaño, X Garin, Ingeteam Technology, Spain
15.40	MRAS Observers for Sensorless Control of Doubly-Fed Induction Generators R Cardenas-Dobson, R Pena, J Proboste, University of Magallanes, Chile G Asher, J Clare, P Wheeler, University of Nottingham, UK

Session B7 – FACTS and Power Quality Chairman: Professor Tim Green, Imperial College London, UK

15.00	Autonomous Control of a PWM Inverter in Islanded Distributed Generation with Different Feedback Signals K H Ahmed, A M Massoud, S J Finney, B W Williams, University of Strathclyde, UK
15.20	Comparative Study of AC Side Passive and Active Filters for Medium Voltage PWM Current Source Rectifiers A K Abdelsalam, M I Masoud, S J Finney, B W Williams, Strathclyde University, UK
15.40	A New Control Approach for Voltage Quality Improvement in Distribution Power System by Means of an SVC H Ebrahimirad, A Choobdar, G R Dehnavi, Niroo Research Institute, Islamic Republic of Iran

Session C7 – Fault Diagnosis in Drives Chairman: Dr Bashar Zahawi, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

15.00	Airgap Eccentricity Fault Diagnosis, in Three-Phase Induction Motors, Using the Instantaneous Power Factor Signature Analysis M Drif, A J M Cardoso, University of Coimbra, Portugal
15.20	Bearing Fault Indicator in Induction Machine Using Stator Current Spectral Analysis B Trajin, J Regnier, J Faucher, University of Toulouse, France
15.40	Fast Fault Detection and Location for a Marine Power System Using System Power Converters and Active Impedance Estimation J Wang, M Sumner, D W P Thomas, University of Nottingham, UK R D Geertsma, MOD, UK

Session D7 – More Electric Aircraft Technologies II Chairman: Professor Phil Mellor, University of Bristol, UK

15.00	Analysis and Comparison of Diode Rectifier Units Suitable for Aerospace Applications T Clark, F J Chivite-Zabalza, A J Forsyth, M Barnes, University of Manchester, UK D R Trainer, Rolls Royce PLC, UK
15.20	Multi-Motor Drive System Based on a Two-Stage Direct Power Conversion Topology for Aerospace Application D Kumar, P Wheeler, J Clare, University of Nottingham, UK T W Kim, Gyeongsang National University, Republic of Korea
15.40	Noise Cancellation of 6/4 Switched Reluctance Machine by Piezoelectric Actuators: Optimal Design and Placement Using Genetic Algorithm X Ojeda, M Lécrivain, M Gabsi, ENS Cachan University CNRS, France X Mininger, Paris-Sud University, France
16.00	Refreshments

Session A8 – Sensorless Control Chairman: Dr Nigel Schofield, University of Manchester, UK

16.30	Operation of a Sensorless PMSM Drive without Additional Test Signal Injection R Raute, C Caruana, C S Staines, J Cilia, University of Malta, Malta M Sumner, G Asher, University of Nottingham, UK
16.50	Optimal LQI Synthesis for PMSM Driving Mechanical Load with Inertia Variation and Elastic Joint S Carrière, S Caux, M Fadel, University of Toulouse, France
17.10	Comparison of Two Position and Speed Estimation Techniques Used in PMSM Sensorless Vector Control D Yousfi, A Darkawi, Ecole Nationale des Sciences Appliquées, Morocco

Session B8 – Multi Level Converters Chairman: Professor Tim Green, Imperial College London, UK

16.30	Space Vector Modulation for Multilevel Single-Phase Cascade Converters Avoiding the Negative Effects of the DC Voltage Unbalance J I Leon, S Vazquez, L G Franquelo, J M Carrasco, University of Seville, Spain A Watson, P Wheeler, University of Nottingham, UK
16.50	A New Switching Scheme for Reduced Switching Frequency and Balanced Capacitor Volyages for Back-To-Back Connected, Diode-Clamped Multilevel Converters S R Minshull, C M Bingham, D A Stone, M P Foster, University of Sheffield, UK
17.10	A Three-Phase Three-Level Voltage Source Inverter with a Three-Phase Two-Level Inverter as a Main Circuit M Ahmed, South Valley University, Egypt S Mekhilef, University of Malaya, Malaysia

Session C8 – Marine and Traction Systems Chairman: Dr David Moule, TRW Conekt, UK

16.30	Measuring the Performance of a Centenary Class Tram on the Blackpool Tramway M Chymera, A C Renfrew, M Barnes, Univesity of Manchester, UK
16.50	Application of Meshless Petrov Galerkin (MLPG) Method in Electromagnetic Using Radial Basis Functions N Benbouza, F Z Louai, N Nait Said, University of Batna, Algeria
17.10	Experimental Validation of Load Disturbances on a Multiphase Marine Propulsion Drive Model J M Apsley, R Todd, M Barnes, University of Manchester, UK J Schuddebeurs, University of Strathclyde, UK S Careme, ENSEEIHT, France

16.30 – 18.00	Tutorial 4 – Fault Tolerant Drives Dr Dave Atkinson, Professor Barrie Mecrow and Dr Volker Pickert, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

17.30	End of Day Two
19.00	Conference Dinner National Railway Museum, York, UK

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