IEE CP 487 : International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives

This conference provided a forum for delegates to have the opportunity to discuss, debate and learn about recent developments and future trends in the areas of electrical machines, drives, solid state motion control and power conversion. It was also an opportunity for users to identify short comings in existing designs and equipment, and make equipment manufacturers and installers more aware of their potential markets. The conference was the premier UK technical event for Power Electronic Machines and Drive specialists.

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Transport – Marine Applications
Optimised Torque Control of Marine Transverse-Flux Propulsion Machines
The Integration of Electrical Marine Propulsion Systems

Power Quality
Power Conditioning for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
GA-RBF Neural Network Based Maximum Power Point Tracking for Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems
Power Quality Improvement in Grid Connection of Three-Phase Inverters

Sensorless Control Schemes (I)
Self-Compensation of Inverter Non-Idealities for Sensorless AC Drives Applications
A Synchronised Multi-Motor Control System Using Sensorless Induction Motor Drives
Sensorless Vector Control of a Surface Mount PMSM Using High Frequency Injection

Electrical Machines – Permanent Magnet Machines (I)
FEM Analysis and Optimisation Design of an IPM Synchronous Motor
Analysis and Verication of a Simplified Model of the Harmonic Inductance of slotless PM Machines
Full-Digital Predictive Hysteresis Current Control for Switching Losses Minimisation in PMSM Drives
Adaptive Fuzzy Logic Control of PM Brushless AC Drives

Converter Control
Model Uncertainty and Robust Control of Paralleled DC/DC Converters
Capability Assessment of High-Performance Control Schemes for PWM Voltage-Source Rectifiers Fed From Weak Power Systems
Algebraic and Trigonometric Algorithms of Synchronized PWM for Variable Speed Drives
Influence of Multilevel Sinusoidal PWM Schemes on the Performance of a Flyingcapacitor Inverter

Direct Torque Control
Sensorless DTC of Induction Machines with Complete Core Loss Compensation
Constant Inverter Switching Frequency Direct Torque Control
Feedback Linearization Sliding-Mode Torque Control of an Induction Machine

Industrial Applications – Machine Condition Monitoring
Remedial Operating Strategies for Standard 3-Phase Induction Motor Drives
On-Line Diagnosis of Stator Shorted Turns in Mains and Inverter Fed Low Voltage Induction Motors
Implementation of Online Air-Gap Torque Monitor for Detection of Squirrel Cage Rotor Faults Using TMS320C31
Squirrel Cage Rotor Faults Detection in Induction Motor Utilizing Stator Power Spectrum Approach
Development of Condition Monitoring Techniques for a Transverse Flux Motor
Remote Diagnostics of Generator Excitation Systems

Transport – Rail, Automotive and Hybrid Electric Vehicles
170 KW Induction Motor for an Electric Truck and Bus Drive
An Integrated Engine-Generator Set with Power Electronic Interface for Hydrid Electric Vehicle Applications
FE Analysis and Design of Electrical Devices for Automotive Applications
Experimental Evaluation of an Electromechanical Suspension Actuator for Rail Vehicle Applications
Power Transfer in Hybrid Electric Vehicles with Multiple Energy Storage Units
Optimisation of Switched Reluctance Motors for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Multilevel and Matrix Converters
Matrix Converter with Natural Commutation
Extended Ride-through Capability for Matrix Converter Drives with Continuous Motor Synchronization
Multilevel Asymmetric Power Converters for Switched Reluctance Machines
Power Flow Considerations in Multi-Cellular, Multi-Level Converters
A MCT Based Matrix Converter with Minimized Commutation Times and Enhanced Waveform Quality
New Topology for Hybrid Multilevel Inverter

Transport-Aerospace Applications
Aircraft Embedded Generation Systems
A Collaborative Approach to the more Electric Aircraft
Electric Actuation-Power Quality Management of Aerospace Flight Control Systems
Variable Frequency to Constant Frequency Converter (VFCFC) for Aircraft Applications
Permanent Magnet Generator Options for the more Electric Aircraft
The more Electric Aero-Engine : A General Overview from an Engine Manufacturer

Electrical Machines – General
Iron Losses in Electrical Machines Excited by Non-Sinusoidal Voltages
Computer Based Calculation Procedures for the Development of DC-Motors
On Modelling Weakly Coupled Electromagnetic-Thermal Problems with Prescribed Non-Linear Surface Heat Transfer
Finite Element Modelling of Non-Linear Stress Grading Materials for Machine end Windings
Multi-Variable Torque Optimization for Small Spindle Motors Based on Reduced-Basis Finite Element Formulation

Industrial Applications – General
Flywheel Energy Storage System for Traction Applications
Solar Powered Water Pumps : Problems, Pitfalls and Potential
A Permanent-Magnet Coupling with Rapid Disconnect Capability
An AC Self-Bearing Rotating Machine with a Single Set of Windings
Partial Discharges on Low Voltage Stator Windings Subjected to Voltage Surges from Adjustable Speed Drives

Electrical Machines – Axial and Transverse Flux Machines
An Improved Axially Magnetised Tubular Permanent Magnet Machine Topology
Transverse-Flux Permanent Magnet (TFPM) Machine with Toothed Rotor
3D Finite Element Computation of a Linear Transverse Flux Actuator
Reducing Torque Ripple of Transverse Flux Machines by Structural Designs
Investigating a Transverse Flux Machine with Intermediate Poles

Motor Control Including Vector Control
Extended Vector Control of Doubly Fed Machine Under Unbalanced Power Network Conditions
Tuning of Field-Oriented Controller for Induction Machines
Two Stabilising Control Strategies for the Brushless Doubly-Fed Machine (BDFM)
Optimal Controller Design for High Precision Linear Positioning Systems Based on Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
A Study of Inverter Operation in Small Induction Motor Drives

Electrical Machines – Induction Machines
A Non-Uniform end-ring Resistance Model for the Finite Element Analysis of Induction Motors
Comparison of 2D and 3D Finite Element Modelling Results of a Skewed Induction Machine
Influence of Interbar Currents on the Harmonic Losses and Skew in Cage Induction Machines
A Comparison of Time Stepped Finite Element Modelling Methods for Induction Motor Analysis
Electrical Design of High-Speed Induction Motors of up to 15MW and 20000 RPM
Low Starting Current Cage Induction Motors for the Offshore Petrochemical Industry

Electrical Machines – Permanent Magnet Machines (II)
Influence of Winding Resistance on Flux-Weakening Performance of a Permanent Magnet Brushless AC Drive
Tolerance Variations and Magnetization Modelling in Brushless Permanent Magnet Machines
Design Optimisation of Wide-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
Comparison of three Permanent Magnet Structures with Respect to Torque Production by Means of Analytical Field Calculations
Modular Fault-Tolerant Permanent Magnet Brushless Machines

Other Converter Structures
Single-Phase Neutral Point Diode Clamped Rectifier with High Input Power Factor
Voltage Controlled Modulation of a Current Source Inverter
A Soft-Switched bi-directional Isolated AC/DC Converter for AC-Fed Railway Propulsion Applications
Topology Selection and Design Trade-offs for Multi-KW Telecoms DC Power Supplies
Application of A Passive Lossless Snubber to a Tapped Inductor Buck DC/AC Converter

Industrial Applications – Generators (I)
Analogue AVR Model for Use in Real Time Transient Simulation of Small Salient Pole Alternators
Improving Power Quality with a Variable Speed Synchronous Condenser
Ventilation and Heat Transfer in a Symmetrically Ventilated Salient Pole Synchronous Machine

Industrial Applications – Permanent Magnet Generators
A Low Speed Reciprocating Permanent Magnet Generator for Direct Drive wave Energy Converters
Design Aspects of a 200KW, 3600RPM, Permanent Magnet Generator for Use in a Variable Speed Integrated Generator
Analysis of Peak Torque of Line-Operated Synchronous Machines Subjected to Symmetrical Voltage Sags
Performance of an Integrated Water Turbine PM Generator
Control of A Variable Speed, Fault-Tolerant Permanent Magnet Generator

Sensorless Control Schemes (II)
Speed, Flux and Torque Estimation of Induction Motor Drives with Adaptive System Model
A Sensorless Speed Estimator for the Direct Torque Control of an Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive
Sensorless Torque Vector Speed Control of a Brushless DC Motor
Effect of Motor Type on Performance of Sensorless Induction Motor Control Using HF Injection

Electrical Machines – Reluctance Motors
Switched Reluctance Machines with Simple Hoop Windings
A Review of Control Methods for Brushless Doubly-Fed Reluctance Machines
Influence of Load on Noise and Vibration of Voltage and Current Controlled Switched Reluctance Machines
Using Genetic Algorithms in Design Optimization of the Flux Switching Motor
Synchronous Reluctance Machines with Internal Rotor Flux Barriers – Efficient Performance Improvement by Means of Internal Permanent Magnets

Device Applications and Components
Lowering the Drawbacks of Slowing Down DI/DT and DV/DT of Insulated Gate Transistors
Characterisation of Dual Gate Lateral Inversion Layer Emitter Transistor
An Investigation of the Structural and Thermal Transfer Characteristics of Commercial Power MOSFET Devices Using Experimental and Modelling Techniques
The Design of High Performance Rogowski Coils

Industrial Applications – Generators (II)
The Development of an FEA Design Environment Model and Comparison with Traditional Design and Test Data for the Design of Electrical Machine
An Insight into the Dynamics of Loaded and Free Running Isolated Self-Excited Induction Generators
Three Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Stator Clamp Plate Losses of Large Turbogenerators
Mechanical Behaviour of Roebel bar Conductors in Case of Short Circuit Conditions of Electric Power Generators

Power Quality (II)
Implementation of a Hybrid Series Active Filter for Harmonic Current and Voltage Compensations
Single Phase Active Filter Using a DSP with Digital PWM
Power Quality Analysis and Classification Using a Generalized Phase Corrected Wavelet Transform
Analysis of the Behaviour of Fusing Systems in the Presence of Non Linear Loads
The Static Transfer Switch Operational Considerations

Electrical Machines – Linear Machines and Actuators
Tubular Linear Motors : A Comparison of Brushless PM and SR Motors
Modelling a Linear PM Motor Including Magnetic Saturation
The Design of the Drive System of LSM for Rope-Less Elevator Using the Maximum Power Point Tracking Control Method

Industrial Applications – Permanent Magnet Machines
High Torque Machines for Power Hand Tool Applications
Permanent Magnet Brushless Motors for Industrial Variable Speed Drives
Plug and Play Integrated Motor Drives