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2013 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE 2013)

Denver, Colorado, USA 15 – 19 September 2013

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Monday, September 16

Session 1: Marine and Aerospace Systems Chair(s): Pierluigi Tenca

Performance Evaluation of 3-Phase Buck-Type PWM Rectifiers with Integrated and Symmetrical Boost Converter using SiC Mosfets for Aircraft Application ............................................. 1

Andrew Trentin, Pericle Zanchetta, Pat Wheeler, Jon Clare University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

Medium Voltage Current Source Converter Drives for Marine Propulsion System using a Dual-Winding Synchronous Machine .................................................................................................... 7

Jingya Dai, Sang Woo Nam, Manish Pande, Ghodrat Esmaeili Rockwell Automation, Canada

Consideration of Active-Front-End Rectifier for Electric Propulsion Navy Ship .................................... 13 So-Yeon Kim, Byung-Geuk Cho, Seung-Ki Sul Seoul National University, Korea (South)

Time-Delay Effects in a HIL Aircraft Power System Emulator ................................................................ 20 C. Gan, R. Todd, J. Apsley The University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Session 2: Renewable Energy Storage Chair(s): Behrooz Mirafzal

New Control Strategy for Bidirectional LLC Resonant Converter in Energy Storage Systems .............. 27 Tianyang Jiang, Junming Zhang, Yousheng Wang Zhejiang University, China

Experimental Verification of Flywheel Power Leveling System Oriented to Low Cost and General Purpose Use ...................................................................................................... 35

Jun-ichi Itoh, Kenta Tanaka, Soya Matsuo, Noboru Yamada Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan

Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation of Flexible Distribution of Energy and Storage Resources ....... 43 Hussam J. Khasawneh, Mahesh S. Illindala The Ohio State University, United States

Determination of the Optimal Battery Capacity based on a Life Time Cost Function in Wind Farm ........ 51 Cong-Long Nguyen, Tae-Won Chun, Hong-Hee Lee University of Ulsan, Korea (South)

Session 3: Operation and Control of DC-Grids Chair(s): Terrence Summers

A Generalized Voltage Droop Strategy for Control of Multi-Terminal DC Grids ............................... 59 Kumars Rouzbehi, Arash Miranian, Alvaro Luna, Pedro Rodriguez Technical University of Catalonia, Spain; University of Tehran, Iran; Abengoa Research, Spain

Optimization with System Damping Restoration for Droop Controlled DC-DC Converters ............... 65 Lexuan Meng, Tomislav Dragicevic, Josep M. Guerrero, Juan C. Vásquez Aalborg University, Denmark

Design and Verification of Smart and Scalable DC Microgrids for Emerging Regions ...................... 73 P. Achintya Madduri, Javier Rosa, Seth R. Sanders, Eric A. Brewer, Matthew Podolsky University of California, Berkeley, United States

Using Apparent Resistance for Fault Discrimination in Multi-Terminal DC Systems .......................... 80 Pietro Cairoli, Roger A. Dougal University of South Carolina, United States

Session 4: Modulation of Multilevel Converters Chair(s): Luca Zarri

Space Vector Modulation for Cascaded Asymmetrical Multilevel Converters Under Fault Conditions ... 88 Fernanda Carnielutti, Humberto Pinheiro, Cassiano Rech Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil

Phase-Shifted Pulse-Width-Amplitude Modulation for Quasi-Z-Source Cascade Multilevel Inverter based PV Power Systems ....................................................................................... 94

Yushan Liu, Haitham Abu-Rub, Baoming Ge, Fang Zheng Peng Beijing Jiaotong University, China; Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar; Michigan State University, United States

Optimization of the Pulse-Width-Modulation Strategy for Redundant and Non-Redundant Multi-Level Cascaded-Cell Converters ..................................................................... 101

Marco Stieneker, Stefan P. Engel, Hanno Stagge, Rik W. De Doncker RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Modeling and Voltage Method for Modular Multilevel Converter ...................................................... 109 Lucas Mondardo Cunico, Yales Rômulo De Novaes, Sérgio Vidal Garcia Oliveira Santa Catarina State University, Brazil

Session 5: Converter Modeling and Control I Chair(s): Liming Liu

V2 Control with Capacitor Current Ramp Compensation using Lossless Capacitor Current Sensing .... 117 Yingyi Yan, Pei-Hsin Liu, Fred Lee, Qiang Li, Shuilin Tian Virginia Tech, United States

State-Machine Realization of Second-Order Sliding-Mode Control for Synchronous Buck DC-DC Converters ................................................................................................. 125

Rui Ling, Dragan Maksimović, Ramon Leyva Chongqing University, China; University of Colorado at Boulder, United States; Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain

Ripple Minimization in Asymmetric Multiphase Interleaved DC-DC Switching Converters ............... 133 Marcel Schuck, Robert C.N. Pilawa-Podgurski University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

Bang-Bang Charge Control for LLC Resonant Converters .................................................................. 140 Zhiyuan Hu, Laili Wang, Yan-Fei Liu, P.C. Sen Queen's University, Canada

Session 6: DC-DC Isolated I Chair(s): Dragan Maksimovic

Piezoelectric Transformer-Based DC/DC Converter with improved Burst-Mode Control ................... 147 Dejan Vasic, Yuan-Ping Liu, François Costa, Denis Schwander SATIE, UNIVERSud, ENS Cachan, France; CNES, France

A Series-Input Forward Converter with Shared RCD Cell for High-Reliability and Wide Input Voltage Range Applications .............................................................................................. 154

Xiaoqing Qin, Haibing Hu, Hongfei Wu, Yan Xing, Xudong Ma Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China; Southeast University, China

Design of an Interleaved Isolated Boost Converter with Coupled Inductors for High Step-Up Applications .................................................................................................................. 159

G. Spiazzi, S. Buso University of Padova, Italy

Cycle-by-Cycle Average Input Current Sensing Method for LLC Resonant Topologies ...................... 167 Zhiyuan Hu, Yan-Fei Liu, P.C. Sen Queen's University, Canada

Special Session 1: Products and Service Session I Chair(s): Craig Winterhalter

Dy-Free Rare Earth Magnets ................................................................................................................. n/a Nimit Sheth Molycorp Magnequench, United States

ASIC based Current Transducers .......................................................................................................... n/a Eric Lange LEM USA, Inc., United States

450MVA GCT-STATCOM for Stability Improvement and Over-Voltage Suppression ......................... n/a Toshiyuki Fujii Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan

Overview of a Family Power Stack Development Process .................................................................... n/a Igor Larrazabal Ingeteam Power Technology, Spain

Session 7: Drive Control Topics in Transportation Applications Chair(s): Lei Hao

An Accurate Torque Control of Permanent Magnet Brushless Motor using Low-Resolution Hall-Effect Sensors for Light Electric Vehicle Applications .................................................................. 175

Ming-Shi Huang, Chin-Hao Chen, Hsin-Hung Chou, Guen-Zheng Chen, Wen-Ko Tsai National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

Dynamic DC-Link Voltage Adaptation for Thermal Management of Traction Drives ......................... 180 Joris Lemmens, Johan Driesen, Piet Vanassche Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; Triphase NV, Belgium

Suppression Method of Rising DC Voltage for the Halt Sequence of an Inverter in the Motor Regeneration ..................................................................................................... 188

Jun-ichi Itoh, Wataru Aoki, Goh Teck Chiang, Akio Toba Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan; Fuji Electric Co. Ltd, Japan

Impact of Position Sensor Accuracy on the Performance of IPM Drives .............................................. 196 Lei Hao, Suresh Gopalakrishnan, Chandra Namuduri, Khwaha Rahman General Motors, United States

Session 8: Grid Integration of Wind Energy Chair(s): Lixiang Wei

Medium Voltage Inverter to Establish Grid Interface and Provide Ancillary Support for a DC Distributed Wind Farm ................................................................................................................... 202

Yogesh P. Patel, Adel Nasiri Rockwell Automation, United States; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States

Resonance Issues and Active Damping in HVAC Grid-Connected Offshore Wind Farm ................... 210 Shuai Jiang, Shao Zhang, Xi Lu, Baoming Ge, Fang Z. Peng Michigan State University, United States

Hybrid Control Strategy for a Doubly Fed Induction Generator in Medium Voltage Wind Power System under Unbalanced Grid Conditions ................................................................... 216

Daesu Han, Yonggyun Park, Yongsug Suh Chonbuk National University, Korea (South)

Analysis, Design, and Implementation of Multi-Function Interfaced Inverters for Distributed Generation ........................................................................................................................ 224

Zhixiang Zou, Zheng Wang, Ming Cheng Southeast University, China

Session 9: Jimmie J. Cathey Memorial Session: Induction Machines Chair(s): Uday Deshpande, Emmanuel Agamloh

Efficiency Determination of Converter-Fed Induction Motors: Waiting for the IEC 60034-2-3 Standard ...................................................................................................................... 230

Aldo Boglietti, Andrea Cavagnino, Marco Cossale, Alberto Tenconi, Silvio Vaschetto Politecnico di Torino, Italy

A Grid-Connected Induction Machine Capable of Operation at Unity and Leading Power Factor ...... 238 A.M. Knight, J.C. Salmon, R. ul Haque, N. Perera, M.S. Toulabi University of Alberta, Canada

Analysis of Pulsating Torque in Squirrel Cage Induction Machines by Investigating Stator Slot and Rotor Bar Dimensions for Traction Applications ......................................................... 246

Yingjie Li, Silong Li, Bulent Sarlioglu University of Wisconsin - Madison, United States

Finite Element Analysis of End Ring Impedance in Squirrel Cage Induction Machines ..................... 254 Dmitry Svechkarenko, Wenliang Chen, Yujing Liu, Olli Liukkonen ABB Corporate Research Center, Sweden; Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden; ABB Oy, Finland

Session 10: Power Electronic Modules I Chair(s): Jean-Luc Schanen

Characterization of 4.5 kV / 2.4 kA Press Pack IGBT including Comparison with IGCT .................... 260 Rodrigo Alvarez, Felipe Filsecker, Martin Buschendorf, Steffen Bernet Dresden University of Technology, Germany

A Novel IGBT Package to Reduce Current Imbalance with Pinfin Baseplate ...................................... 268 Yulin Zhong, Xuhui Wen, Wei Sun, Wei Su, Jinlei Meng Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Device Characterization and Performance of 1200V/45A SiC JFET ................................................... 273 Vinay Baliga, Samir Hazra, Shikhar Singh, Sudhin Roy, Subhashish Bhattacharya, Joseph Paulakonis, Shailesh Notani North Carolina State University, United States; Eaton Corporation, United States

Simple Spice based Modeling Platform for 4.5 kV Power IGBT Modules ........................................... 279 M. Nawaz, F. Chimento, N. Mora, M. Zannoni ABB Corporate Research, Sweden; University of Parma, Italy

Session 11: Battery and Battery Management Chair(s): Chris Mi

Cell Balancing Control using Adjusted Filters in Flyback Converter with Single Switch .................... 287 Jin-Woong Kim, Jong-Won Shin, Jung-Ik Ha Seoul National University, Korea (South)

Online SOC and SOH Estimation for Multicell Lithium-Ion Batteries based on an Adaptive Hybrid Battery Model and Sliding-Mode Observer .............................................................. 292

Taesic Kim, Wei Qiao, Liyan Qu University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Design Considerations for Hybrid Battery/Supercapactior Systems for Pulsed Power ....................... 299 Anton Steyerl, Steven P. Bastien, Raymond B. Sepe Jr. Electro Standards Laboratories, United States

On-Line Adaptive Tuning of a Lithium-Ion Battery Cell State of Charge Observer ............................ 307 Laurent Gagneur, Christophe Forgez, Ana Lucia Driemeyer Franco Universite de Technologie de Compiegne, France; Renault, France

Effects of Pulse and DC Charging on Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Batteries ............................ 315 Hui Zhi Beh, Grant A. Covic, John T. Boys University of Auckland, New Zealand

Session 12: Wave Energy Technology Chair(s): Yilmaz Sozer

Adaptive Damping Power Take-Off Control for a Three-Body Wave Energy Converter .................... 321 Zhe Zhang, Ted Brekken, Ken Rhinefrank, Al Schacher, Joe Prudell, Erik Hammagren, Pukha Lenee-Bluhm Oregon State University, United States; Columbia Power Technologies, Inc., United States

Modeling of a Two-Body Wave Energy Converter Driven by Spectral JONSWAP Waves .................. 329 Timothy M. Lewis, Bret Bosma, Annette von Jouanne, Ted K.A. Brekken Oregon State University, United States

Experimental Testing and Model Validation for Ocean Wave Energy Harvesting Buoys ................... 337 Douglas A. Gemme, Steven P. Bastien, Raymond B. Sepe Jr., John Montgomery, Stephan T. Grilli, Annette Grilli Electro Standards Laboratories, United States; University of Rhode Island, United States

Power Converter and Control System Developed in the Ocean Sentinel Instrumentation Buoy for Testing Wave Energy Converters ............................................................... 344

Terry Lettenmaier, Ean Amon, Annette von Jouanne Oregon State University, United States

Medium-Voltage Power Converter Interface for Wave Dragon Wave Energy Conversion System ...... 352 Nicolás Müller, Samir Kouro, Mariusz Malinowski, Jaime Glaría Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile; Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Session 13: Modular Topologies for Solid-State Transformers Chair(s): Pericle Zanchetta

Optimum Number of Cascaded Cells for High-Power Medium-Voltage Multilevel Converters ........ 359 Jonas E. Huber, Johann W. Kolar ETH Zurich, Switzerland

A Modular Multilevel Converter-Based Power Electronic Transformer ............................................... 367 Ali Shojaei, Geza Joos McGill University, Canada

A Cost Effective Power Sharing Strategy for a Cascaded Multilevel Converter based Solid State Transformer ....................................................................................................................... 372

Xu She, Alex Q. Huang, Xijun Ni North Carolina State University, United States

Review of Modular Power Converters Solutions for Smart Transformer in Distribution System ........ 380 Rafael Peña-Alzola, Ghanshyamsinh Gohil, Laszlo Mathe, Marco Liserre, Frede Blaabjerg Aalborg University, Denmark

Power Flow Analysis for 3-Port 3-Phase Dual Active Bridge DC/DC Converter and Design Validation using High Frequency Planar Transformer ............................................................ 388

Seunghun Baek, Sungmin Kim, Sudhin Roy, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carlina State University, United States; Seoul National University, Korea (South)

Session 14: Control of Multilevel Converters I Chair(s): Stefano Bifaretti

Analysis and Operation of Modular Multilevel Converters with Phase-Shifted Carrier PWM ............ 396 Kalle Ilves, Lennart Harnefors, Staffan Norrga, Hans-Peter Nee KTH - Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Decoupled Control of a Three-Phase to Three-Phase Modular Multilevel Converter ........................ 404 David Arancibia, Marcelo A. Perez, Jose Rodriguez Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria, Chile

Experimental Verification of Direct Dead-Time Control and DC-Link Neutral-Point Balancing of a Three Level Neutral-Point-Clamped (3L-NPC) VSC .................................................... 409

Michael Sprenger, Tobias Barth, Rodrigo Alvarez, Marvin Tannhaeuser, Steffen Bernet Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany

Capacitor Balance in a Five-Level based Half-Bridge Converter by use of a Mixed Active-Cell ........ 414 Edison R.C. da Silva, Joao H.G. Muniz, Ranoyca N.A. Silva, Euzeli C. dos Santos Jr., Luiz H. Barreto Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil; Universidade Federal do Piaui, Brazil; IUPUI, United States; Universidade Federal do Ceara, Brazil

Current Control of a Phase-Shifted-PWM STATCOM Using the Modular Multilevel Cascade Converter based on Single-Star Bridge-Cells (MMCC-SSBC) .............................................................. 420

João Inácio Yutaka Ota, Yuji Shibano, Naoto Niimura, Hirofumi Akagi Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan; Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial System Corporation, Japan

Session 15: Stability and Power Quality Chair(s): Masayoshi Yamamoto

Optimization of LCL Filter based on THD Estimation Model ............................................................... 428 Xinxin Zheng, Lan Xiao, Xiaoli Meng, Fanghua Zhang, Yangtian Tian Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

Stability Issues of Z+Z or Y+Y Type Cascade System ......................................................................... 434 Liu Fangcheng, Liu Jinjun, Zhang Haodong, Xue Danhong, Hasan Saad Ul, Zhou Linyuan Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Modified Norm Type Stability Criterion for Cascade AC System ........................................................ 442 Liu Fangcheng, Liu Jinjun, Zhang Haodong, Xue Danhong, Hasan Saad Ul, Zhou Linuan Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Stability Analysis of Damping Control to Suppress Filter Resonance in Multi-Modular Matrix Converter .......................................................................................................... 448

Hiroki Takahashi, Jun-ichi Itoh Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan

A Hybrid Damping Method for LLCL-Filter based Grid-Tied Inverter with a Digital Filter and an RC Parallel Passive Damper ............................................................................... 456

Weimin Wu, Zhe Lin, Yunjie Sun, Xiongfei Wang, Min Huang, Huai Wang, Frede Blaabjerg, Henry Shu-hung Chung Shanghai Maritime University, China; Aalborg University, Denmark; City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Session 16: DC-DC Non-Isolated I Chair(s): Robert Pilawa

Buck Derived Converters based on Gallium Nitride Devices for Envelope Tracking Applications ..... 464 Pablo F. Miaja, Alberto Rodriguez, Javier Sebastian University of Oviedo, Spain

Switching Performance Comparison of the SiC JFET and the SiC JFET/Si MOSFET Cascode Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 472

Alberto Rodriguez, Marcos Fernandez, Marta M. Hernando, Diego. G. Lamar, Manuel Arias, Javier Sebastian University of Oviedo, Spain

Impact of Parasitic Elements on the Spurious Triggering Pulse in Synchronous Buck Converter ....... 480 Jianjing Wang, Henry Shu-hung Chung City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

High Frequency Synchronous Buck Converter using GaN-on-SiC HEMTs .......................................... 488 Yuanzhe Zhang, Miguel Rodríguez, Dragan Maksimović University of Colorado, United States

Evaluation of the Lagrangian Method for Deriving Equivalent Circuits of Integrated Magnetic Components: A Case Study using the Integrated Winding Coupled Inductor ................................... 495

Kazuhiro Umetani, Seikoh Arimura, Tetsuo Hirano, Jun Imaoka, Masayoshi Yamamoto DENSO Corporation, Japan; Shimane University, Japan

Special Session 2: Products and Service Session II Chair(s): Adam Skorek

Transfer Molded IGBT for Hybrid Vehicle with Improved Cycling Durability ...................................... n/a John Donlon Powerex, Inc., United States

Standard Packages and Features for DIP-IPMs in Small Motor Drive Applications ............................. n/a Eric Motto Powerex, Inc., United States

Cree All-SiC Power Modules Enables Higher Performance Power Conversion Solutions at a Lower System Cost than State-of-the-Art Si IGBT Modules ........................................... n/a

Mrinal Das Cree, Inc., United States

All SiC Power Module with Advanced Structure and Its Solar Inverter Application ............................ n/a Eiji Mochizuki Fuji Electric, Japan

Boost Inductors, Design for Cost and Loss Minimization ..................................................................... n/a Weyman Lundquist West Coast Magnetics, United States

Session 17: Alfio Consoli Memorial Session: High Frequency Injection Sensorless Control Chair(s): Thomas Lipo and Guiseppe Scarcella

Sensorless Control of Doubly-Fed Induction Generators based on Stator High Frequency Signal Injection ............................................................................................... 503

David Reigosa, Fernando Briz, Cristian Blanco, Juan Manuel Guerrero University of Oviedo, Spain

Arbitrary Injection for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines with Multiple Saliencies ............. 511 Dirk Paulus, Peter Landsmann, Sascha Kuehl, Ralph Kennel Technische Universität München, Germany

A Pulse Injection based Sensorless Position Estimation Method for a Switched Reluctance Machine over a Wide Speed Range .................................................................................. 518

Ernest Ofori, Tausif Husain, Yilmaz Sozer, Iqbal Husain University of Akron, United States; North Carolina State University, United States

Initial Rotor Position Detection for Delta-Connected Synchronous Reluctance Motor ........................ 525 Shaohua Suo, Anton H.C. Smith, Michael Harke, Tom Flygare, Michael Laursen Danfoss Power Electronics, United States; Danfoss Power Electronics, Denmark

Low-Speed Position Sensorless Drive for Highly Efficient Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor without Rare-Earth Metals ................................................................................... 532

Yoshitaka Iwaji, Ryoichi Takahata, Takahiro Suzuki, Tokoi Hirooki, Enomoto Yuji Hitachi, Ltd., Japan

Session 18: Grid Integration of Solar PV Chair(s): Josep Guerrero

Model-Predictive Control of Grid-Connected Inverters for PV Systems with Flexible Power Regulation and Switching Frequency Reduction ......................................................... 540

Jiefeng Hu, Jianguo Zhu, David G. Dorrell University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

A Single-Stage Buck-Boost Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Inverter for the Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Power Generation ........................................................................................... 547

Feng Gao, XueFeng Ge, Jianbo Wang Shandong University, China; Wulian Power Supply Company, China

Mitigating Variability of High Penetration Photovoltaic Systems in a Community Smart Microgrid using Non-Flat Photovoltaic Modules ....................................................................... 554

Mohammad B. Shadmand, Robert S. Balog Texas A&M University, United States

Grid Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Increased PV Penetration Levels using Advanced PV Inverter Regulation ........................................................................................................ 561

V. Cecchi, M. Miller, S. Kamalasadan, J. Enslin University of North Carolina - Charlotte, United States; Duke Energy Corp., United States

Controlling of Medium Voltage Power-Factor of Photovoltaic Power Plants from the Low Voltage Side ................................................................................................................... 569

Benjamin Krueger, Sebastian Gruber, Stefan Soter University of Wuppertal, Germany

Session 19: IPM Machines for Electric Vehicles Chair(s): Nicola Bianchi

A Comparison of IPM Traction Machines with Different PM Materials ............................................... 575 Jian Luo, Cheng Zhao, Ronghai Qu, Lingyun Gu, Xiaobo Zhang Shanghai Zhongke Shenjiang Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd., China; Huazhong Univ. of Science and Technology, China

Advanced High Power-Density Interior Permanent Magnet Motor for Traction Applications ............ 581 Ayman M. EL-Refaie, James P. Alexander, Steven Galioto, Patel Reddy, Kum-Kang Huh, Peter De Bock, Xiaochun Shen GE Global Research, United States

Efficiency Contours and Loss Minimization over a Driving Cycle of a Variable-Flux Flux-Intensifying Interior Permanent Magnet Machine ....................................................................... 591

Takashi Fukushige, Natee Limsuwan, Takashi Kato, Kan Akatsu, Robert D. Lorenz Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan; Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, United States; Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan

Design and Analysis of IPM Machine with Bar Wound Fractional Slot Distributed Winding for Automotive Traction Application ..................................................................................... 598

Lei Hao General Motors, United States

Rotor Structure in 50 kW Spoke-Type Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Ferrite Permanent Magnets for Automotive Applications ................................................................... 606

Wataru Kakihara, Masatsugu Takemoto, Satoshi Ogasawara Hokkaido University, Japan

Session 20: Magnetic Materials and Design Chair(s): Charlie Sullivan

Measured Performance and Micro-Fabrication of Racetrack Power Inductors ................................... 614 Daniel V. Harburg, Alex J. Hanson, Yue Song, Jizheng Qiu, Rui Tian, Christopher G. Levey, Charles R. Sullivan, David Otten Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, United States; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

Laminated Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic Ferrite Materials and the Applications for High Current POL Converters .............................................................................................................. 621

Mingkai Mu, Wenli Zhang, Fred C. Lee, Yipeng Su Virginia Tech, United States

Complex Permeability Measurements of Radial-Anisotropy Thin-Film Magnetic Toroidal Cores ...... 628 Jizheng Qiu, Haider Syed, Charles R. Sullivan Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, United States

CCTT-Core Split-Winding Integrated Magnetic Interleaved Boost Converter for Renewable Energy Applications .......................................................................................................... 635

Kevin J. Hartnett, John G. Hayes, Michael G. Egan, Marek S. Rylko, Jerzy W. Masłon University College Cork, Ireland; Dtw sp z.o.o, Poland

Leakage Inductance Calculation for Planar Transformers with a Magnetic Shunt ............................. 643 Jun Zhang, Ziwei Ouyang, M.C. Duffy, M.A.E. Andersen, W.G. Hurley National University of Ireland, Ireland; Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

Tuesday, September 17

Session 21: Electric Drivetrain Chair(s): Khwaja Rahman

Engine-Generator Sizing for Re-Engineering an Electric Vehicle into an Extended Range Electric Vehicle .......................................................................................................... 649

Hari P. Ambaripeta, Yilmaz Sozer, Iqbal Husain University of Akron, United States; North Carolina State University, United States

Reluctance Synchronous and Field Intensified-PM Motors for Variable-Gear Electric Vehicle Drives .... 657 Michiel H.A. Prins, Chris W. Vorster, Maarten J. Kamper Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Off-Vehicle Evaluation of Active Oscillation Damping Schemes ......................................................... 665 Shuang Zhao, Oskar Wallmark, Mats Leksell, Anders Lasson KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden; Volvo Car Corporation, Sweden

Economic Influence of Prolonging Fuel Cell Stack Lifetime of Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles based on Optimal Control Theory ....................................................................................................... N/A

Chunhua Zheng, Guoqing Xu, Yimin Zhou Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Electric Vehicle Powertrain Platform and Safety Technology, China; The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China

Session 22: Energy Storage and PF Control Chair(s): Ted Brekken

Capacity Fade Estimation in Electric Vehicles Li-Ion Batteries using Artificial Neural Networks ....... 677 Ala A. Hussein United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates

Improved Performance of a DC/DC Converter for Supercapacitor Energy Storage System .............. 682 Wei Jiang, Renjie Hu, Wu Chen, Lan Xiao Southeast University, China; Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

Accelerated Lifetime Testing Methodology for Lifetime Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries used in Augmented Wind Power Plants .............................................................................................. 690

Daniel Stroe, Maciej Swierczynski, Ana-Irina Stan, Remus Teodorescu Aalborg University, Denmark

Rapid Bidirectional Power Flow of Supercapacitor Energy Storage Systems through Grid-Tied Inverters for Improved Renewables Integration ................................................................. 699

Arne Bostrom, Annette von Jouanne, Ted K.A. Brekken, Alex Yokochi Oregon State University, United States

Session 23: Design and Active Damping of Filters for Grid Converters Chair(s): Fang Zheng Peng

Design of the LCL+Trap Filter for the Two-Level VSC Installed in a Large-Scale Wave Power Plant ..... 707 A.M. Cantarellas, E. Rakhshani, D. Remon, P. Rodriguez Abengoa Research, Spain; Technical University of Catalonia, Spain

LC Filter Design for On-Grid and Off-Grid Distributed Generating Units .......................................... 713 Giovanni Lo Calzo, Alessandro Lidozzi, Luca Solero, Fabio Crescimbini University of Roma Tre, Italy

Discrete-Time Optimal Active Damping of LCL Resonance in Grid Connected Converters by Proportional Capacitor Current Feedback ........................................................................................... 721

Martin Wagner, Tobias Barth, Chester Ditmanson, Rodrigo Alvarez, Steffen Bernet Technische Universität Dresden, Germany

Robust Capacitor-Current-Feedback Active Damping for the LCL-Type Grid-Connected Inverter .... 728 Donghua Pan, Xinbo Ruan, Xuehua Wang, Chenlei Bao, Weiwei Li Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Session 24: Converter Modeling and Control II Chair(s): Jiangang Hu

Passive Cancellation in a Flyback for Effective CM Reduction ............................................................ 736 Juergen Stahl, Sebastian Wieczorek, Martin Schmidt, Manfred Albach University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany

SLR Converter Design for Multi-Cell Battery Charging ....................................................................... 743 Alexander L. Julian, Giovanna Oriti, Mark E. Pfender Naval Postgraduate School, United States

A Stepping On-Time Adjustment Method for Interleaving Three-Channel Critical Mode Boost PFC Converter ...................................................................................................... 749

Hong-Jyun Chen, Shen-Yang Lee, Yaow-Ming Chen, Yang-Lin Chen, Kwang H. Liu National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Symmetrical Tuning for Resonant Controllers in Inverter based Micro-Grid Applications ................. 755 A. Lidozzi, G. Lo Calzo, L. Solero, F. Crescimbini University of Roma Tre, Italy

Session 25: 3-Phase Inverters Chair(s): Radu Bojoi

Harmonic Elimination by Adaptive Phase-Shift Optimization in Interleaved Converters ................... 763 M.L.A. Caris, H. Huisman, J.L. Duarte Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

Pulse Width Modulation of Three-Phase Switched Boost Inverter ...................................................... 769 Ravindranath Adda, Avinash Joshi, Santanu Mishra Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India

Dead Time Compensation Method based on Current Ripple Estimation ........................................... 775 Tomoyuki Mannen, Hideaki Fujita Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Active Power Control for Minimum Switching of Three-Phase Electrolytic Capacitor-Less PWM Converter ........................................................................................................... 783

Hojoon Shin, Jung-Ik Ha, Wook-Jin Lee Seoul National University, Korea (South)

Session 26: DC-DC Non-Isolated II Chair(s): Brandon Pierquet

Novel High Voltage Conversion Ratio "Rainstick" DC/DC Converters ................................................ 789 Matthias Kasper, Dominik Bortis, Johann W. Kolar ETH Zurich, Switzerland

A Hybrid Interleaved/Switched-Capacitor Boost Converter ................................................................ 797 Julio C. Rosas-Caro, Hilda L. Torres-Espinosa, Fernando Mancilla-David, Antonio Valderrabano-Gonzalez Universidad Panamericana Campus Guadalajara, Mexico; Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Madero, Mexico; University of Colorado Denver, United States

Multiple Conversion Ratio Resonant Switched-Capacitor Converter with Active Zero Current Detection ............................................................................................................. 805

Eli Hamo, Alon Cervera, Mor Mordechai Peretz Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

The DCM Stability Issue of Voltage Regulators using a Current-Mode Constant On-Time Controller Control ................................................................................................................. 813

Guan-Yu Lin, Dan Chen, Yung-Jen Chen National Taiwan University, Taiwan; Richtek Technology Corporation, Taiwan

Session 27: High Power Drives Chair(s): Mahesh Swamy

Design Challenges of Industrial High-Power Converters with Low Pulse-Ratios ............................... 817 Jie Shen, Stefan Schröder, Hanno Stagge, Rik W. De Doncker GE Global Research, Germany; RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Performance Investigation of Hybrid Converter Systems for Mobile Mining Applications ................. 825 Hesam Mirzaee, Richard Beddingfield, Babak Parkhideh, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States; University of North Carolina - Charlotte, United States

Test-Bench for Very High Power Variable Frequency Drives Working under Constrained Grid Conditions ............................................................................................................... 832

Stefan Schröder, Jie Shen, Fan Zhang, Kunlun Chen, Laigui Qin, Richard Zhang GE Global Research, Germany; GE Power Conversion, China; GE Power Conversion, France

Common-Mode Voltage Reduction for Medium-Voltage Current Source Converters by Optimizing Switching Sequences ......................................................................................................... 837

Anping Hu, Ning Zhu, Dewei Xu, Bin Wu, Jianhui Su Hefei University of Technology, China; Ryerson University, Canada

Session 28: Control Issues in Permanent Magnet Motor Drives Chair(s): Gianmario Pellegrino

High Frequency Injection-Based Stator Flux Linkage and Torque Estimation for DB-DTFC Implementation on IPMSMs Considering Cross-Saturation Effects ..................................................... 844

Wei Xu, Robert D. Lorenz University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Variable Flux Machine Torque Estimation and Pulsating Torque Mitigation during Magnetization State Manipulation ....................................................................................................... 852

Chen-Yen Yu, Takashi Fukushige, Natee Limsuwan, Takashi Kato, David Reigosa, Robert D. Lorenz University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan; University of Oviedo, Spain

Comprehensive PM Motor Controller Design for Electrically Assisted Turbo-Charger Systems ......... 860 SeHwan Kim, Jul-Ki Seok Yeungnam University, Korea (South)

Extended MTPA with Cross Coupling Inductances for Electrically Excited Synchronous Motors ........ 867 Ilsu Jeong, Junwoo Kim, Yoonjae Kim, Kwanghee Nam POSTECH, Korea (South)

Session 29: Wind Energy Systems Chair(s): Dan Ionel

Gearbox and Drivetrain Models to Study Dynamic Effects of Modern Wind Turbines ....................... 874 Irving P. Girsang, Jaspreet S. Dhupia, Eduard Muljadi, Mohit Singh, L.Y. Pao Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; National Renewable Energy Laboratory, United States; University of Colorado, Boulder, United States

Design Specifications and Optimisation of a Directly Grid-Connected PM Wind Generator ............. 882 Johannes H.J. Potgieter, Maarten J. Kamper Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Simulation Tool to Assess Mechanical and Electrical Stresses on Wind Turbine Generators ............. 890 Mohit Singh, Eduard Muljadi, Vahan Gevorgian, Jason Jonkman National Renewable Energy Laboratory, United States

A New Modular Flux-Switching Permanent Magnet Drive for Large Wind Turbines ......................... 896 Chester Ditmanson, Peter Hein, Stefan Kolb, Joaquin Mölck, Steffen Bernet Technische Universität Dresden, Germany; Venpower GmbH, Germany; Enasys GmbH, Germany

Session 30: SR Machines Chair(s): Akira Chiba

Comparison of Low-Cost Wound-Field Switched-Flux Machines ....................................................... 904 Y.J. Zhou, Z.Q. Zhu University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Adaptive Flux Weakening Control of Switched Reluctance Machines in Rotating Reference Frame .... 912 Tausif Husain, Ali Elrayyah, Yilmaz Sozer, Iqbal Husain University of Akron, United States; North Carolina State University, United States

Finite Element based Analytical Model for Controller Development of Switched Reluctance Machines ............................................................................................................ 920

Rajib Mikail, Iqbal Husain, Mohammad Islam North Carolina State University, United States; Nexteer Automotive, United States

Design Considerations of Switched Reluctance Motors with Bipolar Excitation for Low Torque Ripple Applications .......................................................................................................... 926

Cong Ma, Liyan Qu University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Session 31: Wide Bandgap Semiconductors I Chair(s): Filippo Chimento

Modeling of a 1200 V 6 A SiC Bipolar Junction Transistor ................................................................. 934 Yizhe Huang, Shidong Cheng, Weicheng Zhou, Kuang Sheng Zhejiang University, China

Real Field Mission Profile Oriented Design of a SiC-Based PV-Inverter Application .......................... 940 C. Sintamarean, F. Blaabjerg, H. Wang, Y. Yang Aalborg University, Denmark

Guidelines for Developing Power Stage Layouts using Normally-Off SiC JFETs based on Parasitic Analysis ................................................................................................................. 948

Corris Stewart, Andrés Escobar-Mejía, Juan Carlos Balda University of Arkansas, United States

Comparative Performance Evaluation of SiC Power Devices for High Temperature and High Frequency Matrix Converter ........................................................................................................ 956

Saeed Safari, Alberto Castellazzi, Pat Wheeler University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

Wednesday, September 18

Special Session 3: Advances in Wireless Power for Electric Vehicles I Chair(s): Grant Covic

A Past, Present and Future Perspective on Wireless Power Transfer for Electric Vehicles ................... n/a Grant A. Covic The University of Auckland, New Zealand

The Development and Deployment of On-Line Electric Vehicles (OLEV) ............................................. n/a Chun T. Rim Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Tech., Korea (South)

A High Performance 50kW Inductive Charger for Electric Buses ......................................................... n/a Hunter H. Wu Utah State University, United States

ORNL Developments in Stationary and Dynamic Wireless Charging .................................................. n/a Omer C. Onar, John M. Miller, P.T. Jones Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States

Session 32: Control of Multilevel Converters II Chair(s): Axel Mertens

Repetitive Control Scheme for Circulating Current Suppression in Modular Multilevel Converters ... 963 Liqun He, Kai Zhang, Jian Xiong, Shengfang Fan Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Average Power Balancing Control of a STATCOM based on the Cascaded H-Bridge PWM Converter with Star Configuration ........................................................................................... 970

Shih-Feng Chou, Bo-Siang Wang, Sheng-Wan Chen, Chia-Tse Lee, Po-Tai Cheng, Hirofumi Akagi, Peter Barbosa Delta Electronics, Inc., Taiwan; National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan; Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Taiwan; Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Closed-Loop Current Control of Multilevel Converters Formed by Parallel Complementary Unidirectional Phase-Legs ...................................................................................... 978

C.A. Teixeira, B.P. McGrath, D.G. Holmes RMIT University, Australia

Implementation of a Single Space Vector Control Strategy for a Seven-Level Inverter ................... 986 Jazmin Ramirez-Hernandez, Ismael Araujo-Vargas, Kevin Cano-Pulido, Jesús Medina-Jurado National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico, Mexico

Session 33: PV Generation I Chair(s): Dezso Sera

Control of PV Generation Systems using the Synchronous Power Controller .................................. 993 P. Rodriguez, I. Candela, A. Luna Abengoa Research, Spain; Technical University of Catalonia, Spain

Minimum DC-Link Capacitance Requirement of a Two-Stage Photovoltaic Inverter ....................... 999 T. Messo, J. Jokipii, T. Suntio Tampere University of Technology, Finland

Hot Spotting and Second Breakdown Effects on Reverse I-V Characteristics for Mono-Crystalline Si Photovoltaics ..................................................................................................... 1007

Katherine A. Kim, Philip T. Krein University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

PV Ground-Fault Detection using Spread Spectrum Time Domain Reflectometry (SSTDR) .............. 1015 Mohammed Khorshed Alam, Faisal Khan, Jay Johnson, Jack Flicker University of Utah, United States; Sandia National Laboratories, United States

Session 34: Microgrids Chair(s): Ashwin Khambadkone

Cost-Prioritized Droop Schemes for Autonomous Microgrids ........................................................... 1021 Inam Ullah Nutkani, Poh Chiang Loh, Frede Blaabjerg Experimental Power Grid Centre, A*STAR and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Aalborg University, Denmark

Implementing PCC Voltage Estimation Utilising Cascaded PI Controllers in the DQ Rotating Reference Frame for Microgrid Inverter Control .......................................................... 1026

Christopher N. Rowe, Terrence J. Summers, Robert E. Betz, Timothy G. Moore CSIRO Energy Centre, Australia; University of Newcastle, Australia; CSIRO Energy Centre, Australia

Coordinated Power Control Strategy based on Primary-Frequency-Signaling for Islanded Microgrids ........................................................................................................................... 1033

Dan Wu, Josep M. Guerrero, Juan C. Vasquez, Tomislav Dragicevic, Fen Tang Aalborg University, Denmark; Beijing Jiaotong University, China

Virtual Impedance Current Limiting for Inverters in Microgrids with Synchronous Generators ...... 1039 Andrew D. Paquette, Deepak M. Divan Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Session 35: Converter Modeling and Control III Chair(s): Pericle Zanchetta

Ineffectiveness of Orthogonal Axes Cross-Coupling Decoupling Technique in Dual Sequence Current Control ......................................................................................................... 1047

Alejandro G. Yepes, Ana Vidal, Jano Malvar, Óscar López, Jesús Doval-Gandoy, Francisco D. Freijedo University of Vigo, Spain; Gamesa Innovation and Technology, Spain

Modeling and Controller Design for SEries-Connected Output Universal Link Converter ............... 1054 Myoungho Kim, Seung-Ki Sul, Anno Yoo Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea (South); Seoul National University, Korea (South); LSIS, Korea (South)

Modulated Model Predictive Control (M2PC) for a 3-Phase Active Front-End .................................. 1062 Luca Tarisciotti, Pericle Zanchetta, Alan Watson, Jon Clare, Marco Degano, Stefano Bifaretti University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Italy

Repetitive Scheme Plugged-In Parallel with Deadbeat Controller for VFD Fed by Cascaded Multilevel Inverter ............................................................................................................. 1070

M. Trabelsi, L. Ben-Brahim, T. Yokoyama, A. Kawamura, T. Yoshino, R. Kurosawa Qatar University, Qatar; Tokyo Denki University, Japan; Yokohama National University, Japan; TMEIC, Japan

Session 36: Power Converters for Transportation Applications I Chair(s): Tony O'Gorman

Design of a High-Efficiency 12V/1kW 3-Phase BLDC Motor Drive System for Diesel Engine Emissions Reductions .................................................................................................. 1077

Allan Taylor, Chenguang Jiang, Kevin Bai, Adam Kotrba, Argun Yetkin, Arda Gundogan Kettering University, United States; Tenneco, Inc., United States

Design of a 2.5kW 400V→12V High-Efficiency DC/DC Converter using a Novel Synchronous Rectification Control for Electric Vehicles .......................................................... 1082

Chen Duan, Wei Guo, Kevin Bai, Zhong Nie, Mengyang Zhang, Fred Householder, Dennis Krozek Kettering University, United States; Chrysler Group LLC, United States

Centralized Control of Parallel Connected Power Conditioning System for Battery Energy Storage System in Charge-Discharge-Storage Power Station .......................................................... 1087

Changsong Chen, Baoqi Liu, Shanxu Duan, Changyue Zou Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

High-Efficiency Soft-Switching PWM DC-DC Converter for Electric Vehicle Battery Chargers ......... 1092 Min-Kwon Yang, Hyoung-Sup Cho, Seung-Jae Lee, Woo-Young Choi Chonbuk National University, Korea (South)

Session 37: Power Converters for Utility Applications I Chair(s): Tobias Geyer

Multi-Mode Interleaved Boost Converter for Photovoltaic Power Systems with Low-Voltage Ride-Through Capability .............................................................................................. 1096

Cheng-Yu Tang, Yao-Ting Chen, Yen-Fu Chen, Yaow-Ming Chen, Yung-Ruei Chang National Taiwan University, Taiwan; Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Taiwan

Bidirectional Series AC-Link Inverter ................................................................................................. 1102 Mahshid Amirabadi, Hamid A. Toliyat, Jeihoon Baek Texas A&M University, United States; Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Korea (South)

Modeling and Analysis of a Micro-Inverter Configuration for High Power Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell Application ............................................................................................... 1110

Somasundaram Essakiappan, Harish S. Krishnamoorthy, Jorge Ramos-Ruiz, Prasad Enjeti, Mohamed Arifujjaman, Tejinder Singh Texas A&M University, United States; UTC Power, United States

Smart High Voltage Circuit Breaker in Overhead Power Lines for Smart Grid Applications ........... 1118 Amir Mehdi Pasdar, Yilmaz Sozer University of Akron, United States

Session 38: Fault Detection and Fault Tolerant Drives Chair(s): A.J. Marques Cardoso

Ground Fault Location Identification for Multiple Drive High Resistance Grounding Systems ........ 1124 Lixiang Wei, Jiangang Hu, Jeffrey McGuire, Zhijun Liu Rockwell Automation, United States

Post-Fault Operation of an Asymmetrical Six-Phase Induction Machine with Single and Two Isolated Neutral Points ............................................................................................ 1131

H.S. Che, M. Duran, E. Levi, M. Jones, W.P. Hew, N.A. Rahim Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom; University of Malaga, Spain; University of Malaya, Malaysia

Fault Tolerant AC Multi-Drive System ................................................................................................ 1139 M. Pulvirenti, G. Scarcella, G. Scelba, M. Cacciato, A. Testa Unversity of Catania, Italy; University of Messina, Italy

Short-Circuit Fault-Tolerant Control of Bearingless Permanent Magnet Slice Machine ................... 1148 Xiaolin Wang, Xinyu Ren, Julia Y. Zhang Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China; Oregon State University, United States

Session 39: Predictive Control of Drives Chair(s): Jul-Ki Seok

Multistep Direct Model Predictive Control for Power Electronics – Part 1: Algorithm ....................... 1154 Tobias Geyer, Daniel E. Quevedo ABB Corporate Research, Switzerland; The University of Newcastle, Australia

Multistep Direct Model Predictive Control for Power Electronics – Part 2: Analysis .......................... 1162 Tobias Geyer, Daniel E. Quevedo ABB Corporate Research, Switzerland; The University of Newcastle, Australia

Predictive Torque Control for AC Drives: Improvement of Parametric Robustness using Two-Degree-of-Freedom Control ...................................................................................................... 1170

Jean-François Stumper, Sascha Kuehl, Ralph Kennel Technical University of Munich, Germany

Torque Ripple Reduction of Model Predictive Torque Control of Induction Motor Drives ................ 1176 Yongchang Zhang, Haitao Yang North China University of Technology, China

Session 40: Non-Conventional Electric Machines Chair(s): Mircea Popescu

Analytical Stiffness Calculations of a Cone-Shaped Magnetic Vibration Isolator for a Micro Balance ............................................................................................................... 1184

D.T.E.H. van Casteren, J.J.H. Paulides, J.L.G. Janssen, E.A. Lomonova Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

Efficiency Improvement of a High Dynamic BLDC Linear Motor by Multiphase Control .................. 1191 Joris Lemmens, Kristof Mulier, Johan Driesen, Kris Vanvlasselaer, Stijn Goossens, Wim Symens Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; Flanders' Mechatronics Technology Centre (FMTC), Belgium

Design of a Novel Homopolar Bearingless Slice Motor with Reluctance Rotor ................................ 1197 Wolfgang Gruber, Michael Rothböck, Reto T. Schöb Johannes Kepler University, Austria; Levitronix GmbH, Switzerland

Improvement of Torque Density of Variable Reluctance Vernier Machine for Hybrid Electric Vehicle ....................................................................................................................... 1205

Masahiro Takano, Shoji Shimomura Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan

Session 41: IPM Machines I Chair(s): Radu Bojoi

Brushless AC Interior-Permanent Magnet Motor Design: Comparison of Slot/Pole Combinations and Distributed vs. Concentrated Windings .............................................................. 1213

James Goss, Dave Staton, Rafal Wrobel, Phil Mellor Motor Design Ltd, United Kingdom; University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Reduction of Rotor Losses in Multi Layer Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors by Introducing Novel Topology of Rotor Flux Barriers .......................................................... 1220

Katsumi Yamazaki, Yusuke Kato, Takeshi Ikemi, Shunji Ohki Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan

Analysis of Stator Iron Loss in Interior PM Machines under Open and Short-Circuit Conditions .... 1227 Chun Tang, Wen L. Soong, Gene S. Liew, Nesimi Ertugrul, Thomas M. Jahns University of Adelaide, Australia; University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Rotor Saturation Impact in Synchronous Reluctance and PM Assisted Reluctance Motors ............... 1235 Marco Ferrari, Nicola Bianchi, Emanuele Fornasiero University of Padova, Italy

Session 42: Power Electronic Modules II Chair(s): Enrico Santi

High Frequency Integrated Point of Load (POL) Module with PCB Embedded Inductor Substrate .. 1243 Yipeng Su, Wenli Zhang, Qiang Li, Fred C. Lee, Mingkai Mu Virginia Tech, United States

Component Proximity Effects in High Density and High Switching Speed Power Converters .......... 1251 I. Grobler, M.N. Gitau University Pretoria, South Africa

Parasitic Modeling for Accurate Inductive Switching Simulation of Converters using SiC Devices ..... 1259 Ruiyun Fu, Alexander Grekov, Kang Peng, Enrico Santi University of South Carolina, United States

Detailed Derivation and Minimization of the Equivalent Parasitic Capacitance of a High Voltage Multiplier based on the Complete Model .................................................................... 1266

Jianing Wang, Sjoerd W.H.de Haan, J.A. Ferreira Technology University of Delft, Netherlands

Special Session 4: Advances in Wireless Power for Electric Vehicles II Chair(s): Grant Covic

Key Challenges in EV Wireless Charging ............................................................................................. n/a Chris Mi University of Michigan, United States

German Activities on Contactless Inductive Power Transfer ................................................................ n/a Jurgen Meins Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany

Characteristic Comparison between H-Shaped Core and Circular Core in Wireless Power Transfer Systems for Electric Vehicle .......................................................................... n/a

Yasuyoshi Kaneko Saitama University, Japan

Wireless EV Charging, Optimum Operating Frequency Selection for Power Range 3.3 and 6.6 kW ..... n/a Grzegorz Ombach Qualcomm, Germany

Session 43: Multilevel Converter Topologies Chair(s): Luca Solero

A Multilevel Converter Topology with Common Flying Capacitors .................................................. 1274 Hui Zhang, Wei Yan, Kazuya Ogura, Shota Urushibata Meiden Singapore, Singapore; Meidensha Corporation, Japan

New Five-Level Active Neutral Point Clamped Converter ................................................................. 1281 Eduardo Burguete, Mikel Zabaleta, Jesús López Public University of Navarre, Spain; Ingeteam Power Technology, Spain

Comparative Evaluation of T-Type Topologies Comprising Standard and Reverse-Blocking IGBTs .... 1288 Hirofumi Uemura, Florian Krismer, Johann W. Kolar Swiss Institute of Technology, Switzerland

Performance Evaluation among Four Types of Five-Level Topologies using Pareto Front Curves .. 1296 Yugo Kashihara, Jun-ichi Itoh Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan

Session 44: PV Generation II Chair(s): Jonathan Bird

Leakage Current Suppression for PV Cascaded Multilevel Inverter using GaN Devices .................. 1304 Yan Zhou, Hui Li Florida State University, United States

Two-Switch Voltage Equalizer Using Series-Resonant Inverter and Voltage Multiplier for Partially-Shaded Series-Connected Photovoltaic Modules ................................................................ 1311

Masatoshi Uno, Akio Kukita Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan

Improving Output Current Distortion in Hybrid BCM Current Controlled Three-Phase Micro-Inverter ............................................................................................................... 1319

Ahmadreza Amirahmadi, Haibing Hu, Anna Grishina, Lin Chen, John Shen, Issa Batarseh University of Central Florida, United States

Enhanced Experimental PV Plant Grid-Integration with a MW Lithium-Ion Energy Storage System ... 1324 Haizea Gaztañaga, Joseba Landaluze, Ion Etxeberria-Otadui, Asun Padrós, Iñigo Berazaluce, David Cuesta IKERLAN-IK4 Technological Research Centre, Spain; ACCIONA Energia, Spain

Session 45: Microgrids Systems Chair(s): Adel Nasiri

Reducing Fuel Consumption in a Forward Operating Base using an Energy Management System .... 1330 Ryan L. Kelly, Giovanna Oriti, Alexander L. Julian Naval Postgraduate School, United States

An Accurate Autonomous Islanding Microgrid Reactive Power, Imbalance Power and Harmonic Power Sharing Scheme ..................................................................................................... 1337

Jinwei He, Yun Wei Li, Frede Blaabjerg University of Alberta, Canada; Aalborg University, Denmark

Microgrid System with Voltages in Quadrature ................................................................................ 1344 E.C. dos Santos, Jr., M. Alibeik Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUP, United States

Design and Development of a Reconfigurable Hybrid Microgrid Testbed ....................................... 1350 Feng Guo, Luis Herrera, Mohammed Alsolami, He Li, Pu Xu, Xintong Lu, Andong Lang, Zhijun Long, Jin Wang The Ohio State University, United States; Wuhan University, China

Session 46: Converter Modeling and Control IV Chair(s): Stefano Bifaretti

Phase-Oriented Control of a Modular 3-Phase 3-Level 4-Leg Inverter AC Power Source Supplying Floating or Grounded Loads ................................................................................. 1357

Patricio Cortes, David O. Boillat, Johann W. Kolar ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Uncoupled Direct Power Control based on Improved Sector Selection Algorithm for Three-Level PWM Rectifier ................................................................................................................. 1364

Ting Lu, Zhengming Zhao, Liqiang Yuan, Fanbo He, Yingchao Zhang Tsinghua University, China; Chongqing Communication Institute, China

Observer-Based State-Space Current Control for a Three-Phase Grid-Connected Converter Equipped with an LCL Filter .............................................................................................. 1371

Jarno Kukkola, Marko Hinkkanen Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering, Finland

Command Generation for Wide Range Operation of Hysteresis Controlled Vienna Rectifiers ....... 1379 Nicole C. Foureaux, James H. Oliveira, Jr., Filipe D. de Oliveira, Rafael S. de Faria, Braz de J. Cardoso Filho Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil; ESAB Brasil, Brazil

Session 47: Power Converters for Transportation Applications II Chair(s): Suman Dwari

Propulsion System Architecture and Power Conditioning Topologies for Fuel Cell Vehicles ........... 1385 Udupi R. Prasanna, Pan Xuewei, Akshay Rathore, Kaushik Rajashekara University of Texas, Dallas, United States; National University of Singapore, Singapore

Soft Switching, Frequency Control, and Bidirectional Power Flow of an Isolated Quasi-Switched-Capacitor DC/DC Converter for Automotive Applications ..................................... 1393

Xuan Zhang, Chengcheng Yao, Feng Guo, Cong Li, Lixing Fu, Cong Deng, Jin Wang The Ohio State University, United States

Performance Analysis of Bi-Directional DC-DC Converters for Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure ..................................................................................................................... 1401

Adeeb Ahmed, Mehnaz Akhter Khan, Mohamed Badawy, Yilmaz Sozer, Iqbal Husain University of Akron, United States; North Carolina State University, United States

Second Harmonic Current Reduction by using a Resonant Circuit in a Single-Phase Battery Charger ............................................................................................................ 1409

Hyunsung An, Hanju Cha Chungnam National University, Korea (South)

Session 48: Power Converters for Utility Applications II Chair(s): Sandeep Bala

A Power Efficiency Improvement Technique for a Bi-Directional Dual Active Bridge DC-DC Converter at Light Load ............................................................................................. 1414

Mika Takasaki, Yoichi Ishizuka, Tamotsu Ninomiya, Yutaka Furukawa, Toshiro Hirose Nagasaki University, Japan; Koga System Works, Japan; Nishimu Electronics Industries Co.,Ltd., Japan

Considerations for the Design of Power Electronic Modules for Hybrid Distribution Transformers ..... 1422 Jyoti Sastry, Sandeep Bala ABB Corporate Research Center, United States

Active Voltage Control of SiC-SIT Circuit Breakers for Overvoltage Suppression ............................ 1429 Bao Cong Hiu, Toru Saito, Yukihiko Sato, Yasunori Tanaka, Akio Takatsuka, Akira Matsumoto Chiba University, Japan; National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan; NTT Facilities, Inc., Japan

Stable Operation of Multiple Power Routers ..................................................................................... 1435 Rajendra Prasad Kandula, Amrit Iyer, Deepak Divan Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Session 49: Current Regulation in Drives Chair(s): Radu Bojoi

Current Control Method with Control Inputs in Polar Coordinates for SPMSM based on Linearized Model ................................................................................................... 1443

Takayuki Miyajima, Hiroshi Fujimoto, Masami Fujitsuna University of Tokyo, Japan; DENSO CORPORATION, Japan

New Model based Predictive Current Control Strategy for Doubly Salient Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines ...................................................................................... 1450

Wei Xu, Ronghai Qu, Wenwu Yang Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China; Sichuan Deyang Electric Power Bureau, China

Optimized Harmonic Current Control Strategy for Nonlinearities Compensation in Multiphase AC Drives ........................................................................................................................ 1458

Alejandro G. Yepes, Jano Malvar, Ana Vidal, Oscar López, Jesús Doval-Gandoy University of Vigo, Spain

A Simple Tuning Method Aimed at Optimal Settling Time and Overshoot for Synchronous PI Current Control in Electric Machines ....................................................................... 1465

Alejandro G. Yepes, Ana Vidal, Francisco D. Freijedo, Jano Malvar, Óscar López, Jesús Doval-Gandoy University of Vigo, Spain; Gamesa Innovation and Technology, Spain

Session 50: High Power Drives and Multilevel Power Converters Chair(s): Stefan Schroeder

A Speed-Sensorless Startup Method of an Induction Motor Driven by a Modular Multilevel Cascade Inverter (MMCI-DSCC) ......................................................................... 1473

Yuhei Okazaki, Makoto Hagiwara, Hirofumi Akagi Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Control Strategy for Improved Dynamic Performance of Variable-Speed Drives with the Modular Multilevel Converter ............................................................................................................ 1481

Jae-Jung Jung, Hak-Jun Lee, Seung-Ki Sul Seoul National University, Korea (South)

Damping Concepts of LCL Filter for a Multi-Level Medium Voltage Adjustable Speed Drive with Low Pulse Ratio ...................................................................................................... 1489

Qingyun Chen, Jie Shen, Hanno Stagge, Stefan Schroeder, Rik W. De Doncker GE Global Research, Germany; RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Investigation of Harmonics Interaction in High-Power PWM Current-Source Motor Drives ............ 1497 Ye Zhang, Yun Wei Li University of Alberta, Canada

Session 51: Thermal Analysis of Electric Machines Chair(s): Aldo Boglietti

Thermal Modelling of a Fractional-Slot Concentrated-Winding Kaman Type Axial-Flux Permanent-Magnet Machine ............................................................................................................. 1505

Gy. Vainel, D.A. Staton, F. Giulii Capponi, G. De Donato, F. Caricchi Motor Design Ltd., United Kingdom; University of Roma "La Sapienza", Italy

On the Improvement of the Thermal Behavior of Electric Motors ..................................................... 1512 M.R. Guechi, P. Desevaux, P. Baucour, C. Espanet, R. Brunel, M. Poirot Universite de Franche-Comté, France; INSA-Lyon, France

Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of Integrated Brushless Generators for More Electric Engines ..... 1518 Marco Tosetti, Paolo Maggiore, Andrea Cavagnino, Silvio Vaschetto Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Determination of Rotor-Stator Heat Exchange Coefficients in the Case of Totally Enclosed Machines: Application to an Integrated Starter-Generator .............................................................. 1526

Guy Friedrich, Stephane Vivier, Radhouane Khlissa, Khadija El Kadri Benkara, Bassel Asaad Laboratoire d’Électromécanique de Compiègne, France; Centre Technique des Industries Mécaniques, France

Session 52: PM Machines Chair(s): Prabhakhar Neti

High Power Factor Vernier Permanent Magnet Machines ................................................................ 1534 Dawei Li, Ronghai Qu, Thomas Lipo Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China; University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

A Two-Axis Actively Regulated Consequent-Pole Bearingless Motor with Wide Magnetic Gaps ..... 1541 Junichi Asama, Tomoyoshi Tatara, Takaaki Oiwa, Akira Chiba Shizuoka University, Japan; Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Design Methodology for Variable-Flux, Flux-Intensifying Interior Permanent Magnet Machines for an Electric-Vehicle-Class Inverter Rating ..................................................................... 1547

Natee Limsuwan, Takashi Fukushige, Kan Akatsu, Robert D. Lorenz Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, United States; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan; Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan

Cogging Torque Reduction in Flux-Switching Permanent Magnet Machines by Rotor Pole Shaping ... 1555 Chandan Sikder, Iqbal Husain, Wen Ouyang North Carolina State University, United States; ABB US Corporate Research Center, United States

Session 53: Wide Bandgap Semiconductors II Chair(s): Craig Winterhalter

Active Current Balancing for Parallel-Connected Silicon Carbide MOSFETs .................................... 1563 Yang Xue, Junjie Lu, Zhiqiang Wang, Leon M. Tolbert, Benjamin J. Blalock, Fred Wang University of Tennessee, United States

Maximum Switching Frequency Characterization of 4.5kV-400A SiC-PiN Diode and Si-IEGT Hybrid Pair Power Module .................................................................................................... 1570

Kazuto Takao, Keiji Wada, Kyungmin Sung, Yuji Mastuoka, Yasunori Tanaka, Shinichi Nishizawa, Chiharu Ota, Takeo Kanai, Takashi Shinohe, Hiromichi Ohashi Toshiba Corporation, Japan; Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan; Ibaraki National College of Technology, Japan; Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial System Corporation, Japan; National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

Experimental Evaluation of 10 kHz Switching Operation of 4.5kV-400A SiC-PiN Diode and Si-IEGT Hybrid Pair Module ............................................................................................. 1577

Kazuto Takao, Keiji Wada, Kyungmin Sung, Yuji Mastuoka, Yasunori Tanaka, Shinichi Nishizawa, Chiharu Ota, Takeo Kanai, Takashi Shinohe, Hiromichi Ohashi Toshiba Corp., Japan; Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan; Ibaraki National College of Technology, Japan; Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial System Corporation, Japan; National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

Experimental Validation of Newly Fabricated Normally-On GaN High-Electron-Mobility Transistor ... 1584 Takaharu Ishibashi, Masayuki Okamoto, Eiji Hiraki, Toshihiko Tanaka, Tamotsu Hashizume, Daigo Kikuta, Tetsu Kachi Yamaguchi University, Japan; Ube National College of Technology, Japan; Hokkaido University, Japan; Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc., Japan; JST, CREST, Japan

Session 54: Charging Systems Chair(s): Fabio Giulii Capponi

An Integrated Onboard Charger and Accessory Power Converter for Plug-In Electric Vehicles ..... 1592 Gui-Jia Su, Lixin Tang Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States

A Utility Interfaced Half-Bridge based Capacitively Coupled Power Transfer Circuit with Automatic Frequency Control ............................................................................................................ 1598

Saurabh Shekhar, Santanu Mishra, Avinash Joshi Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India

A Seal Lead-Acid Battery Charger for Prolonging Battery Lifetime using Superimposed Pulse Frequency Technique ....................................................................................... 1603

Nattapat Praisuwanna, Surin Khomfoi King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkraban, Thailand

Design and Implementation of a 75 KW Mobile Charging System for Electric Vehicles .................. 1610 Mohamed Badawy, Nayeem Arafat, Saeed Anwar, Adeeb Ahmed, Yilmaz Sozer, Ping Yi University of Akron, United States

Special Session 5: Recent Advances in Switched Capacitor Circuits I Chair(s): Jin Wang

Switched-Capacitor/Multilevel DC-DC Converters – Advance and Applications ................................. n/a Wei Qian, Dong Cao, Fang Zheng Peng Magna Electronics, United States; Ford Motor Company, United States; Michigan State University, United States

Calculation Program Supporting Switched Capacitor DC-DC Charge Pump Design .......................... n/a Marek S. Makowski, Pawel Maszota Gdansk University of Technology, Poland

Soft Charging Operation of Switched Capacitor Converters – Increasing Power Density and Efficiency ........................................................................................................................... n/a

Robert Pilawa-Podgurski University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

Performance Modeling of Switched-Capacitor Converters .................................................................. n/a Jonathan W. Kimball Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States

Session 55: PV Generation III Chair(s): John Salmon

Simulation Platform for Dynamic Photovoltaic Arrays ...................................................................... 1617 Jonathan Storey, Peter R. Wilson, Darren Bagnall University of Southampton, United Kingdom

An Optimized Common Mode Voltage Reduction PWM Strategy for T-Type Three Phase Three Level Photovoltaic Grid-Tied Inverter ...................................................................................... 1623

Li Zhang, Kai Sun, Yu Fang Tsinghua University, China; Southeast University, China

Graph-Based Semi-Supervised Learning for Fault Detection and Classification in Solar Photovoltaic Arrays ................................................................................................................... 1628

Ye Zhao, Brad Lehman, Roy Ball, Jean-François de Palma Northeastern University, United States; MERSEN USA Newburyport-MA LLC, United States

A Novel Second Harmonic Current Reduction Method for Dual Active Bridge used in Photovoltaic Power System ................................................................................................................ 1635

Wang Wentao, Ruan Xinbo, Wang Xuehua Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Session 56: Microgrid Control Chair(s): Thomas Jahns

Modeling and Control of a Natural Gas Generator Set in the CERTS Microgrid .............................. 1640 A.A. Renjit, M.S. Illindala, R.H. Lasseter, M.J. Erickson, D. Klapp The Ohio State University, United States; University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States; American Electric Power, United States

Improving Microgrid Performance by Cooperative Control of Distributed Energy Sources ............. 1647 Paolo Tenti, Alessandro Costabeber, Tommaso Caldognetto, Paolo Mattavelli University of Padova, Italy

A Nonlinear Disturbance Observer based DC Bus Voltage Control for a Hybrid AC/DC Microgrid ... 1655 Xialin Li, Chengshan Wang, Li Guo, Yunwei Li Tianjin University, China; University of Alberta, Canada

Construction of Nonlinear Droop Relations to Optimize Islanded Microgrids Operation ................ 1663 Ali Elrayyah, Yilmaz Sozer University of Akron, United States

Session 57: Converters EMI Chair(s): Giovanna Oriti

Impact of Interleaving on Common-Mode EMI Filter Weight Reduction of Paralleled Three-Phase Voltage-Source Converters ......................................................................... 1669

Xuning Zhang, Dushan Boroyevich, Rolando Burgos Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Characterising and Modelling Extended Conducted Electromagnetic Interference in Densely Packed DC-DC Converters ................................................................................................... 1676

I. Grobler, M.N. Gitau University of Pretoria, South Africa

Shaping Pulse Transitions by Active Voltage Control for Reduced EMI Generation ......................... 1682 Xin Yang, Patrick R. Palmer University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

The Input Impedance of Common Mode and Differential Mode Noise Separators ......................... 1688 Konstantin S. Kostov, Hans-Peter Nee, Martin Priecinsky KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden; University of Zilina, Slovakia

Session 58: Power Converters for Renewable Energy Applications I Chair(s): Lei Xing

Open-Switch Fault Detection Method of an NPC Converter for Wind Turbine Systems ................... 1696 June-Seok Lee, Kyo-Beum Lee, F. Blaabjerg Ajou University, Korea (South); Aalborg University, Denmark

Multi-Resonant based Sliding Mode Control of Grid-Connected Converter under Distorted Grid Conditions .................................................................................................................. 1702

Yu Quan, Heng Nian Zhejiang University, China

High Power Solid-State Step-Up Resonant Marx Modulator with Continuous Output Current for Offshore Wind Energy Systems ...................................................................................... 1709

Amir Parastar, Ali Gandomkar, MingGuo Jin, Jul-Ki Seok Yeungnam University, Korea (South)

An Inrush Current Mitigation Method for the Grid-Connected Converters in the Low-Voltage Ride-Through Operation .............................................................................................. 1717

Chih-Hsin Chen, Hsin-Cheng Ko, Po-Tai Cheng National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Session 59: Multilevel Converters I Chair(s): Edison da Silva

Power Loss and Thermal Characterisation of IGBT Modules in the Alternate Arm Converter ......... 1725 P.D. Judge, M.M.C. Merlin, P.D. Mitcheson, T.C. Green Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Fault Tolerant Cost-Effective Carrierless Stochastic Synthesis of Voltages and Currents in Multi-Cell Multilevel Converters via the Central Limit Theorem .................................... 1732

Pierluigi Tenca, Luca Peretti IEEE Member (formerly at ABB Corporate Research), Germany; ABB Corporate Research, Sweden

A Component-Minimized Dual-Output Multilevel Converter and Its Applications ........................... 1740 Wenping Zhang, Joshua Hawke, Prasad Enjeti, Dehong Xu, Changsheng Hu Zhejiang University, China; Texas A&M University, United States

Enhanced FPGA Based Three Level Space Vector Pulse Width Modulation with Active Neutral Point Balancing .......................................................................................................... 1748

Alexander Bartsch, Florian Senicar, Sascha Kratz, Stefan Soter University of Wuppertal, Germany

Session 60: Hardware-in-the-Loop, Simulation, and Hardware Issues Chair(s): Tobias Geyer

High-Fidelity Real-Time Hardware-in-the-Loop Emulation of PMSM Inverter Drives ...................... 1754 Jason Poon, Elaina Chai, Ivan Čelanović, Adrien Genić, Evgenije Adzic University of California, Berkeley, United States; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States; University of Novi Sad, Serbia

FPGA based Detailed Real-Time Simulation of Power Electronic Converters and Electric Machines for EV HIL Applications ......................................................................................... 1759

Luis Herrera, Jin Wang The Ohio State University, United States

Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Verification of a Smooth Transition Algorithm between Maximum Torque per Ampere Control and Single Current Regulator ............................................. 1765

Dakai Hu, Feng Guo, Longya Xu The Ohio State University, United States

Analysis of Current Sampling Errors in PWM, VSI Drives ................................................................. 1770 Christopher M. Wolf, Michael W. Degner, Fernando Briz Ford Motor Company, United States; University of Oviedo, Spain

Session 61: Direct Torque Control Chair(s): Mario Pacas

Deadbeat-Direct Torque and Flux Control of IPMSM Drives using a Minimum Time Ramp Trajectory Method at Voltage and Current Limits ............................................................................. 1778

Jae Suk Lee, Robert D. Lorenz University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Deadbeat-Direct Torque and Flux Control on Low Switching Frequency Induction Machine Drives using the Enhanced Flux Observer and Torque Model ........................................... 1786

Yukai Wang, Shunsuke Tobayashi, Robert D. Lorenz University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States; Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation, Japan

Discrete-Time Physical Limits-Based Enhanced Finite-Settling-Step Direct Torque and Flux Control for IPMSM Drives ........................................................................................................... 1794

SeHwan Kim, Jul-Ki Seok Yeungnam University, Korea (South)

Square-Wave Operation of Direct Torque Controlled PMSM Drive System ...................................... 1801 Yukinori Inoue, Yuichiro Maeda, Shigeo Morimoto, Masayuki Sanada Osaka Prefecture University, Japan

Session 62: DC-DC Non-Isolated III Chair(s): Pat Wheeler

Performance Analysis of Generalized Algebraic Switched Capacitor Converters ............................ 1808 Jonathan W. Kimball Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States

27.12 MHz Large Voltage Gain Resonant Converter with Low Voltage Stress ................................. 1814 Luke Raymond, Wei Liang, Jungwon Choi, Juan Rivas University of Michigan, United States

Mitigation and Utilization of the Inductor Coupling Effect in Interleaved Multiphase DC/DC Converters .......................................................................................................... 1822

Wenkang Huang, Brad Lehman Northeastern University, United States

A Novel Switched-Coupled-Inductor DC-DC Step-Up Converter ..................................................... 1830 Shih-Ming Chen, Tsorng-Juu Liang, Kai-Hui Chen, Man-Long Lao, Yi-Chien Shen National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan

Session 63: Synchronous Reluctance Machines Chair(s): Andy Knight

Winding Configurations and Performance Investigations of 12-Stator Pole Variable Flux Reluctance Machines ................................................................................................... 1834

X. Liu, Z.Q. Zhu University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sensitivity Analysis of Torque Ripple Reduction of Synchronous Reluctance and Interior PM Motors ............................................................................................................................. 1842

Nicola Bianchi, Michele Degano, Emanuele Fornasiero University of Padova, Italy; University of Trieste, Italy

BLDC Multiphase Reluctance Machines: A Revival Attempt with 2D FEM Investigation and Standstill Tests ....................................................................................................... 1850

Sorin Agarlita, Dragos Ursu, Lucian Tutelea, Ion Boldea, Babak Fahimi Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania; University Texas at Dallas, United States

Design of Synchronous Reluctance Machines with Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms ......... 1858 Francesco Cupertino, Gianmario Pellegrino, Chris Gerada Politecnico di Bari, Italy; Politecnico di Torino, Italy; University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

Session 64: Passive Components Chair(s): Robert Pilawa

Reliability of Capacitors for DC-Link Applications – An Overview .................................................... 1866 Huai Wang, Frede Blaabjerg Aalborg University, Denmark

Planar Integrated Multilayer Capacitive Substrate for DC-DC Converter Applications .................... 1874 Thi Bang Doan, Thierry Lebey, Thierry Meynard, François Forest University of Toulouse, France; University of Montpellier, France

Comprehensive Design of DC Busbars for Medium Voltage Applications ....................................... 1880 Martin Buschendorf, Marco Köbe, Rodrigo Alvarez, Steffen Bernet Technical University of Dresden, Germany

A Frequency-Domain Study on the Effect of DC-Link Decoupling Capacitors .................................. 1886 Zheng Chen, Dushan Boroyevich, Paolo Mattavelli, Khai Ngo Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Session 65: Special Power Converters in Transportation Chair(s): Srdjan Lukic

Novel Bidirectional Snubberless Soft-Switching Naturally Clamped Zero Current Commutated Current-Fed Dual Active Bridge (CFDAB) Converter for Fuel Cell Vehicles ...................................... 1894

Pan Xuewei, Akshay K. Rathore National University of Singapore, Singapore

Wireless Power Transfer using Class E Inverter with Saturable DC-Feed Inductor .......................... 1902 Samer Aldhaher, Patrick C.K. Luk, James F. Whidborne Cranfield University, United Kingdom

A Novel Slow-Switching Control for Multiple Pickup IPT Systems ..................................................... 1910 Liang Chen, John T. Boys, Grant A. Covic University of Auckland, New Zealand

Efficient, MHz Frequency, Resonant Converter for Sub-Meter (30cm) Distance Wireless Power Transfer .................................................................................................................... 1917

Ryan J. Calder, Seung-Hwan Lee, Robert D. Lorenz University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Special Session 6: Recent Advances in Switched Capacitor Circuits II Chair(s): Jin Wang

Modulation and Reconfiguration Techniques for Modular Capacitor-Clamped Converters ............... n/a Faisal Khan The University of Utah, United States

Suppression of Spurious Triggering in Synchronous Buck Converter with Switched-Capacitor Gate ..... n/a Henry Shu-hung Chung, Jianjing Wang The City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Switched Capacitor Energy Buffers ....................................................................................................... n/a Khurram Afridi Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

Next Generation Switched-Capacitor Circuits based on Wide Bandgap Devices ............................... n/a Mark J. Scott, Jin Wang The Ohio State University, United States

Session 66: PV Converters Chair(s): Pragasen Pillay

A Single-Stage Multi-String Quasi-Resonant Inverter for Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems .............. 1925 Hamidreza Keyhani, Hamid A. Toliyat, William C. Alexander Texas A&M University, United States; Ideal Power Converters Inc., United States

Central Multilevel Current-Fed Inverter with Module Integrated DC-DC Converters for Grid-Connected PV Plant ................................................................................................................... 1933

Vishal Vekhande, B.G. Fernandes Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India

Modular Multilevel Converter for Large-Scale Multistring Photovoltaic Energy Conversion System .... 1941 Sebastian Rivera, Ricardo Lizana, Samir Kouro, Marcelo Perez, Bin Wu, Jose Rodriguez Ryerson University, Canada; Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile

Design of Module-Integrated Converters for Photovoltaic Strings .................................................... 1947 Junjian Zhao, Huimin Zhou, Yehui Han University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Session 67: Control Under Unbalanced Grid Conditions Chair(s): Pedro Rodríguez

Fault Ride through Control of Medium-Voltage Converters with LCL Filter in Distributed Generation Systems ........................................................................................................ 1954

Robert Meyer, Alexander Zlotnik, Axel Mertens Leibniz University Hanover, Germany

Control of Active Mobile Substations under System Faults ............................................................... 1962 Nima Yousefpoor, Babak Parkhideh, Ali Azidehak, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States; University of North Carolina - Charlotte, United States

Oscillatory Angle Control Scheme for PWM Static Synchronous Compensators under Unbalanced Conditions and System Faults ....................................................................................... 1970

Saman Babaei, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States

Smart Impedance Application on Unbalanced Harmonic Mitigation in Three-Phase Four-Wire Systems ........................................................................................................ 1978

R.B. Gonzatti, S.C. Ferreira, C.H. da Silva, L.E.B. da Silva, G. Lambert-Torres, L.G. Fernandez Silva Federal University of Itajuba, Brazil; CPFL Energia, Brazil

Session 68: AC-DC Multi-Phase I Chair(s): Radu Bojoi

Current Source Rectifiers in Discontinuous Conduction Modes of Operation .................................. 1984 Robert M. Cuzner, Giri Venkataramanan DRS Power and Control Technologies, United States; University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Reduced Switch Multi-Level Unidirectional Rectifiers ........................................................................ 1992 Parag Kshirsagar, Suman Dwari, Shashank Krishnamurthy United Technologies Research Center, United States

Analysis and Design of Three-Phase Buck-Boost Quasi-Resonant Reduced Switch Rectifier ........... 2000 Dunisha Wijeratne, Gerry Moschopoulos, Mehdi Narimani University of Western Ontario, Canada

Volume Minimization of the Main DM/CM EMI Filter Stage of a Bidirectional Three-Phase Three-Level PWM Rectifier System ..................................................................................................... 2008

David O. Boillat, Johann W. Kolar, Jonas Mühlethaler ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Session 69: Power Converters for Renewable Energy Applications II Chair(s): Di Zhang

A Dual-Input Boost-Buck Converter with Coupled Inductors for TEG Applications .......................... 2020 Feng Cao, Junjun Zhang, Hongfei Wu, Haibing Hu, Yan Xing, Xudong Ma Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China; Southeast University, China

A Simple Flyback Microinverter for Solar Energy Systems with Variable Frequency Controlled ZVS .... 2026 Aniruddha Mukherjee, Majid Pahlevaninezhad, Gerry Moschopoulos Western University, Canada; Queen's University, Canada

An On-Chip Hysteretic-Current-Controlled LED Driver with Synchronous Rectification and Lossless Peak and Valley Current Sensing for High-Brightness Lighting Applications ..................... N/A

Zhidong Liu, Hoi Lee University of Texas at Dallas, United States

Bidirectional Modular Multilevel DC-DC Converter Control and Efficiency Improvements through Separate Module Control Method ....................................................................................... 2038

Todor Todorčević, Pavol Bauer, Jan Abraham Ferreira, Rick van Kessel Delft University of Technology, Netherlands; SBM Offshore, Monaco

Session 70: Resonant DC-DC Chair(s): Mor Mordechai Peretz

Loss Reduction in a Medium Frequency Series Resonance Converter by Forced Evacuation ........... 2044 Lars Lindenmüller, Philipp Kleinichen, Chester Ditmanson, Rodrigo Alvarez, Steffen Bernet Technische Universität Dresden, Germany

VHF Series-Input Parallel-Output Interleaved Self-Oscillating Resonant SEPIC Converter .............. 2052 Milovan Kovacevic, Arnold Knott, Michael A.E. Andersen Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

New Optimal Design Methodology of Medium-Frequency Soft-Switching Converters .................... 2057 Asier Garcia-Bediaga, Irma Villar, Alejandro Rujas, Ion Etxeberria-Otadui, Alfred Rufer IK4-IKERLAN Technological Research Centre, Spain; STI-IEL-LEI, EPFL, Switzerland

A Load/Line Adaptive Zero Voltage Switching DC/DC Converter used in Electric Vehicles ............ 2065 Majid Pahlevaninezhad, Hamid Danesh-Pajooh, Alireza Bakhshai, Praveen Jain Queen's University, Canada

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Session 71: Control Issues in Electric Drives Chair(s): Uday Deshpande

Unified Direct-Flux Vector Control of Induction Motor Self-Commissioning Drive with Analysis of Parameter Detuning Effects ..................................................................................... 2071

S.A. Odhano, Aldo Boglietti, R. Bojoi, E. Armando Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Single External Source Control of Doubly-Fed Induction Machine using Dual Inverter ................... 2079 Yongsu Han, Jung-Ik Ha Seoul National University, Korea (South)

Predictive Direct Flux Vector Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives .................. 2086 Barbara Boazzo, Gianmario Pellegrino Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Fluctuating Current Control for a PMSM under Reduced DC Link Capacitance ............................... 2094 Junwoo Kim, Ilsu Jeong, Kilho Lee, Kwanghee Nam Pohang University of Science and Technology, Korea (South)

Session 72: Assorted Issues in Electric Drives Chair(s): Luca Zarri

Stability Analysis and Improvements for Combined Voltage and Current Mode Flux Observer of Induction Machine .................................................................................................. 2102

Kai Wang, Wenxi Yao, Kevin Lee, Zhengyu Lu Zhejiang University, China; Eaton Corporation, United States

Modeling of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine including Torque Ripple Effects ................. 2108 Abraham Gebregergis, Mazharul Chowdhury, Mohammad Islam, Tomy Sebastian Nexteer Automotive, United States

A DC-Flux-Injection Approach for Thermal Monitoring of Induction Machines with Direct Torque Control ........................................................................................................................ 2115

Lijun He, Siwei Cheng, Yi Du, Ronald G. Harley, Thomas G. Habetler Georgia Institute of Technology, United States; Ford Motor Company, United States

Fault Tolerant Rotor Position and Velocity Estimation using Binary Hall-Effect Sensors for Low Cost Vector Control Drives ...................................................................................... 2123

G. Scelba, G. Scarcella, G. De Donato, F. Giulii Capponi, F. Bonaccorso University of Catania, Italy; Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy; University of Rome "La Sapienza", Italy

Session 73: Modeling and Control V Chair(s): Hui Li

Evaluation of Alternative Modulation Schemes for Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Three-Phase Inverters ................................................................................. 2131

Xuning Zhang, Dushan Boroyevich, Rolando Burgos, Paolo Mattavelli, Fei Wang Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States; University of Padova, Italy; University of Tennessee, United States

Component Cost Models for Multi-Objective Optimizations of Switched-Mode Power Converters ..... 2139 Ralph Burkart, Johann W. Kolar ETH Zurich, Switzerland

A Comparison between Dead-Beat and Predictive Control for a 7-Level Back-to-Back Cascaded H-Bridge Under Fault Conditions ..................................................................................... 2147

Luca Tarisciotti, Pericle Zanchetta, Alan Watson, Jon Clare, Stefano Bifaretti University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

A Innovative Current Sensor-Less Continuous Conduction Mode PFC Control ................................ 2155 Peng Fang, Yan-Fei Liu Queen's University, Canada

Session 74: Magnetic Gears Chair(s): Kan Akatsu

Slip Recovery and Prevention in Pseudo Direct Drive Permanent Magnet Machines ....................... 2162 Mohammed Bouheraoua, Jiabin Wang, Kais Atallah Magnomatics Limited, United Kingdom; The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Motor Integrated Permanent Magnet Gear in a Battery Electrical Vehicle ....................................... 2170 T.V. Frandsen, L. Mathe, N.I. Berg, R.K. Holm, T.N. Matzen, P.O. Rasmussen, K.K. Jensen Aalborg University, Denmark; Grundfos Holding A/S, Denmark

Construction of a Low Speed Flux Focusing Magnetic Gear ............................................................. 2178 Krishna K. Uppalapati, Walter Bomela, Jonathan Z. Bird, Matthew Calvin, Jason Wright University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Theoretical and Experimental Loss and Efficiency Studies of a Magnetic Lead Screw ..................... 2185 Nick Ilsoe Berg, Rasmus Koldborg Holm, Peter Omand Rasmussen Aalborg University, Denmark

Session 75: Thermal Management Chair(s): Bram Ferreira

Weight Optimization of a Cooling System Composed of Fan and Extruded Fin Heat Sink ............. 2193 Christoph Gammeter, Florian Krismer, Johann W. Kolar Swiss Institute of Technology, Switzerland

Thermoelectric Cooling for Power Electronics Circuits: Small Signal Modeling and Controller Design ....................................................................................................... 2201

Cong Li, Da Jiao, Jizhou Jia, Feng Guo, Jin Wang The Ohio State University, United States

A Real-Time Thermal Model for Monitoring of Power Semiconductor Devices ................................ 2208 Tanya Kirilova Gachovska, Bo Tian, Jerry Hudgins, Wei Qiao, John Donlon University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States; Powerex. Inc., United States

A Comparison of Thermal Vias Patterns used for Thermal Management in Power Converter ........ 2214 Deepak S. Gautam, Fariborz Musavi, Dale Wager, Murray Edington Delta-Q Technologies Corp., Canada

Thursday, September 19

Session 76: Wireless Power Transfer I Chair(s): Omer C. Onar

Design and Implementation of Removable and Closed-Shape Dual Ring Pickup for Contactless Linear Inductive Power Track System ............................................................................. 2219

Jia-You Lee, Hung-Yu Shen, Kai-Chuan Chan National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

Frequency Splitting Analysis of Magnetically-Coupled Resonant Wireless Power Transfer ............. 2227 Yiming Zhang, Zhengming Zhao, Kainan Chen Tsinghua University, China

8-Type Contactless Transformer Applied in Railway Inductive Power Transfer System ................... 2233 Mingshuo Li, Qianhong Chen, Jia Hou, Wenxian Chen, Xinbo Ruan Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

Impedance Transformers for Compact and Robust Coupled Magnetic Resonance Systems ............ 2239 Eunsoo Lee, XuanVan Thai, Suyong Choi, Chuntaek Rim, Jin Huh KAIST, Korea (South)

Session 77: Power Quality Chair(s): Yunwei Li

Application of Matrix Pencil Method in Sub-Cycle Voltage Dip Classification .................................. 2245 Meng Hwee Chia, Ashwin M. Khambadkone National University of Singapore, Singapore

Electric Arc Furnace Compensation using LaGrange Minimization .................................................. 2253 Leonard W. White, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States

Improvement of Conservation Voltage Reduction Energy Savings via Local Voltage Regulation .... 2257 Arthur K. Barnes, James Simonelli Gridco Systems, United States

Adaptive Notch Filter Applied to Hybrid Active Var Compensator under Nonsinusoidal and Unbalanced Conditions ...................................................................................... 2264

S.C. Ferreira, L.G.F. Silvia, R.B. Gonzatti, C.H. Silva, L.E.B. Silva, G. Lambert-Torres Federal University of Itajuba, Brazil; CPFL Energy, Brazil

Session 78: Wind Energy: DFIG Control and Operation Chair(s): Dan Ionel

Harmonic Analysis of Doubly Fed Induction Generator based Utility Interactive Wind Turbine Systems during Fault Conditions ................................................................................ 2270

Yusuf Yasa, Yilmaz Sozer, Erkan Mese Yildiz Technical University, Turkey; University of Akron, United States

Research on LVRT Capability of DFIG with Demagnetization Control .............................................. 2277 Linyuan Zhou, Jinjun Liu, Sizhan Zhou, Yangque Zhu Xian Jiaotong University, China; Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Enhanced Operation for DFIG-Based WECS using Resonant Feedback Compensators under Grid Unbalance ............................................................................................... 2283

Peng Cheng, Heng Nian Zhejiang University, China

A Class of Flux Observers for Doubly-Fed Induction Generators used in Small Power Wind Generation Systems ............................................................................................ 2289

C. Lascu, F. Blaabjerg, I. Boldea, W. Chen University “Politehnica” of Timisoara, Romania; Aalborg University, Denmark; Zhejiang University, China

Session 79: Distributed Generation I Chair(s): Yogesh Patel

Coordinated Operation of Parallel-Connected Inverters for Active Islanding Detection using High Frequency Signal Injection .............................................................................. 2296

Fernando Briz, David Reigosa, Cristian Blanco, Juan Manuel Guerrero University of Oviedo, Spain

Implementation and Control of a Residential Microgrid based on Renewable Energy Sources, Hybrid Storage Systems and Thermal Controllable Loads ..................................... 2304

Julio Pascual, Idoia San Martín, Alfredo Ursúa, Pablo Sanchis, Luis Marroyo Public University of Navarre, Spain

Enhanced Power Quality Control Strategy for Paralleled Inverters in Distributed Generation ........ 2310 Zhixiang Zou, Zheng Wang, Ming Cheng Southeast University, China

An Effective Smooth Transition Control Strategy using Droop based Synchronization for Parallel Inverters ............................................................................................... 2317

Nayeem Arafat, Ali Elrayyah, Yilmaz Sozer University of Akron, United States

Session 80: DC-DC Isolated II Chair(s): Hui Li

Rapid Push Pull Resonant Charger for High Power, High Voltage Application using Low Input Voltage ................................................................................................. 2325

Eyal Rotman, Shmuel Ben-Yaakov Rafael Advanced Defense Systems LTD, Israel; Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Experimental Discussions on Operating Frequencies of a Bidirectional Isolated DC-DC Converter for a Battery Energy Storage System .................................................................... 2333

Nadia M.L. Tan, Takahiro Abe, Hirofumi Akagi Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia; JFE Steel Corporation, Japan; Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

A Modular DC-DC Converter with Collapsible Input Voltage of Series Connected Modules without Additional Bypass Switch ....................................................................................... 2341

Yeh Ting, Sjoerd de Haan, Jan A. Ferreira Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

A LCL-Resonant Isolated Multiport DC-DC Converter for Power Management of Multiple Renewable Energy Sources .................................................................................................. 2347

Jianwu Zeng, Wei Qiao, Liyan Qu University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Session 81: AC-AC Converters Chair(s): Luca Zarri

A Novel Single-Phase PWM AC-AC Converters without Commutation Problem ............................. 2355 Hyunhak Shin, Honnyong Cha, Heung-Geun Kim, Dong-Wook Yoo Kyungpook National University, Korea (South); Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea (South)

Design of 400V Class Inverter Drive using SiC 6-in-1 Power Module .............................................. 2363 Kohei Shirabe, Mahesh Swamy, Jun-Koo Kang, Masaki Hisatsune, Mrinal Das, Robert Callanan, Henry Lin Yaskawa America, Inc., United States; Cree, Inc., United States

A Three-Phase Back-to-Back Converter for Reactive Power Compensation, Current Harmonic Filtering and Active Power Compensation .......................................................... 2371

J. Alcalá, V. Cárdenas, H. Miranda, J. Pérez-Ramírez, S. Charre Universidad de Colima, Mexico; Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Mexico; Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora, Mexico

In-Situ Reconfiguration for Flexible Distribution of Energy and Storage Resources ......................... 2378 Ajit A. Renjit, Mahesh S. Illindala The Ohio State University, United States

Session 82: Power Converters for Photovoltaics Chair(s): Toshihisa Shimizu

A Single-Phase Grid-Connected PV Converter with Minimal DC-Link Capacitor and Low-Frequency Ripple-Free Maximum Power Point Tracking ........................................................... 2385

Yuxiang Shi, Liming Liu, Hui Li, Yaosuo Xue Florida State University, United States; Siemens Corporate Research, United States

Control Strategies for Utility-Scale Cascaded Photovoltaic System ................................................... 2391 Liming Liu, Hui Li, Yaosuo Xue Florida State University, United States; Siemens Corporate Research, United States

Nonlinear Control Design for the Photovoltaic Isolated-Port Architecture with Submodule Integrated Converters ..................................................................................................... 2398

Yoash Levron, Daniel Clement, Dragan Maksimovic, Carlos Olalla University of Colorado at Boulder, United States; Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain

A High Efficiency and Reliability Single-Phase Photovoltaic Micro-Inverter with High Magnetics Utilization for Nonisolated AC-Module Applications .............................................. 2406

Baifeng Chen, Bin Gu, Jih-Sheng Lai, Wensong Yu Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Session 83: Maximum Power Point Tracking I Chair(s): Eduard Muljadi

New Overall Control Strategy for Wind Energy Conversion Systems in MPPT and Stall Regions .... 2412 Zakariya Dalala, Zaka Ullah Zahid, Jih-Sheng Lai Virginia Tech, United States

Small Wind Turbines Sensorless MPPT: Robustness Analysis and Lossless Approach ..................... 2420 Andoni Urtasun, Pablo Sanchis, Luis Marroyo Public University of Navarra, Spain

Maximum-Voltage-Unit-Guided MPPT Algorithm for Improved Performance under Partial Shading .. 2428 Tong Yao, Raja Ayyanar Arizona State University, United States

High Efficient Variable step Size Incremental Resistance Maximum Power Point Tracker for PV Battery Charging Applications ...................................................................................................... 2435

Emad M. Ahmed, Mohamed Orabi, Masahito Shoyama APEARC, Aswan University, Egypt; Kyushu University, Japan

Session 84: Power Converters for Electric Drives Chair(s): Zhiguo Pan

A Novel Indirect Quasi-Z-Source Matrix Converter Applied to Induction Motor Drives .................. 2440 Shuo Liu, Baoming Ge, Xinjian Jiang, Haitham Abu-Rub, Fang Z. Peng Beijing Jiaotong University, China; Michigan State University, United States; Tsinghua University, China; Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar

AC-AC Three-Phase Drive System based on Twelve-Leg DC-Link Converter .................................. 2445 Cursino B. Jacobina, Nady Rocha, Gregory A. de Almeida Carlos, Euzeli Cipriano dos Santos, Jr. Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil; Federal University of Paraíba, Brazil; Federal Instirute of Alagoas, Brazil; Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, United States

Stability Analysis and Dynamic Response of a DC-Link Module with a Series Voltage Compensator .. 2453 Huai Wang, Wenchao Liu, Henry Chung, Frede Blaabjerg Aalborg University, Denmark; City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Single-Phase Active Power Filtering Method using Diode-Rectifier-Fed Motor Drive ....................... 2461 Wook-Jin Lee, Yeongrack Son, Jung-Ik Ha Seoul National University, Korea (South)

Session 85: Magnetic Bearings and Bearlingless Machines Chair(s): Elena Lomonova

Design and Test Result of Novel Single-Drive Bearingless Motor with Cylindrical Radial Gap ....... 2466 Hiroya Sugimoto, Seiyu Tanaka, Akira Chiba, Junichi Asama Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan; Shizuoka University, Japan

A Principle and Test Result of a Novel Bearingless Motor with Motor Parallel Winding Structure .. 2474 Akira Chiba, Satoshi Horima, Hiroya Sugimoto Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Suitability Investigation of a Bearingless Disk Drive for Micro Turbine Applications ....................... 2480 Hubert Mitterhofer, Branimir Mrak, Wolfgang Amrhein Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH, Austria; Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria

Compact and Low Cost Magnetic Bearing with Saturated Coil for Gas Turbine Generators ........... 2486 Van Xuan Thai, Bohwan Choi, Suyong Choi, Seungjin Yoo, Chuntaek Rim KAIST, Korea (South)

Session 86: Diagnostics and Fault Analysis of Electric Machines I Chair(s): Marques Cardoso

A Novel High Sensitivity Differential Current Transformer for Online Health Monitoring of Industrial Motor Ground-Wall Insulation ................................................................... 2493

Prabhakar Neti, Karim Younsi, Manoj R. Shah GE Global Research Center, United States

Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Rotor Demagnetization Characteristics under Fault Conditions .............................................................................................. 2500

Gilsu Choi, T.M. Jahns University of Wisconsin - Madison, United States

Reliable Detection of Induction Motor Rotor Faults under the Rotor Axial Air Duct Influence ......... 2508 Chanseung Yang, Tae-June Kang, Doosoo Hyun, Sang Bin Lee, Jose Antonino-Daviu, Joan Pons-Llinares Korea University, Korea, Republic of; Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain

Fault Type Detection using Frequency Pattern of Stator Current in IPM-Type BLDC Motor under Stator Inter-Turn, Dynamic Eccentricity, and Coupled Faults ...................................... 2516

Jun-Kyu Park, Il-Man Seo, Jin Hur University of Ulsan, Korea (South)

Session 87: Converter-Level Power Electronic Device Integration Chair(s): Jerry Hudgins

Evaluation of 15 kV SiC N-IGBT and P-IGBT for Complementary Inverter Topology with Zero dv/dt Stress on Gate Drivers ............................................................................................. 2522

Arun Kadavelugu, Subhashish Bhattacharya, Sei-Hyung Ryu, David Grider, Anant Agarwal, Scott Leslie North Carolina State University, United States; Cree, Inc., United States; US Department of Energy, United States; Powerex, Inc., United States

Characterization of 15 kV SiC n-IGBT and Its Application Considerations for High Power Converters ...................................................................................................................... 2528

Arun Kadavelugu, Subhashish Bhattacharya, Sei-Hyung Ryu, Edward Van Brunt, David Grider, Anant Agarwal, Scott Leslie North Carolina State University, United States; Cree, Inc., United States; US Dept. of Energy, United States; Powerex, Inc., United States

A Gate Assist Circuit for Cross Talk Suppresion of SiC Devices in a Phase-Leg Configuration ....... 2536 Zheyu Zhang, Fred Wang, Leon M. Tolbert, Benjamin J. Blalock University of Tennessee, United States

Validation of the Plug-and-Play AC/AC Power Electronics Building Block (AC-PEBB) for Medium Voltage Grid Control Applications ...................................................................................... 2544

Amrit Iyer, Rohit Moghe, Rajendra Kandula, Jorge Hernandez, Deepak Divan Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Session 88: Wireless Power Transfer II Chair(s): Fernando Briz

Analysis and Control of S/SP Compensation Contactless Resonant Converter with Constant Voltage Gain ....................................................................................................................... 2552

Jia Hou, Qianhong Chen, Kaiqin Yan, Xiaoyong Ren, Siu-Chung Wong, Chi K. Tse Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China; Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

A Novel Fast-Switching Control for Multiple Pickup IPT Systems ...................................................... 2559 Liang Chen, John T. Boys, Grant A. Covic University of Auckland, New Zealand

Contactless Slipring System based on Rotating Magnetic Field Principle for Rotary Applications ...... 2566 Ali Abdolkhani, Aiguo Patrick Hu, G.A. Covic, Mahsa Moridnejad The University of Auckland, New Zealand

Experimental Verifications and Design Procedure of an AC-DC Converter with Input Impedance Matching for Wireless Power Transfer Systems .................................................... 2574

Keisuke Kusaka, Jun-ichi Itoh Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan

Session 89: HVDC and FACTS Chair(s): Leila Parsa

Multi-Module Bi-Directional Buck-Boost Inverter-Based HVDC Back-to-Back Transmission System .......................................................................................................................... 2582

A. Elserougi, A.S. Abdel-Khalik, A. Massoud, S. Ahmed Alexandria University, Egypt; Qatar University, Qatar; Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar

Power Flow Router Sensitivities for Post-Contingency Corrective Control ........................................ 2590 James Jamal Thomas, Jorge Hernandez, Santiago Grijalva Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Experimental Validation of Modular Transformer Converter based Convertible Static Transmission Controller for Transmission Grid Management .......................................................... 2597

Nima Yousefpoor, Babak Parkhideh, Ali Azidehak, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States; University of North Carolina - Charlotte, United States

A Control Structure for Line-Frequency-Switched STATCOMs under System Faults ......................... 2605 Saman Babaei, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States

Session 90: Wind Farm Connection Chair(s): Yao Duan

A Boost Conversion System Consisting of Multiple DC-DC Converter Modules for Interfacing Wind Farms and HVDC Transmission ............................................................................. 2613

Kenichiro Sano, Masahiro Takasaki Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan; Tokyo University of Science, Japan

An Adaptive Phase-Locked Loop Algorithm for Faster Fault Ride through Performance of Interconnected Renewable Energy Sources ....................................................................................... 2619

Lenos Hadjidemetriou, Elias Kyriakides, Frede Blaabjerg University of Cyprus, Cyprus; Aalborg University, Denmark

Comprehensive Modeling of Turbine Systems from Wind to Electric Grid ....................................... 2627 Bora Novakovic, Yao Duan, Mark Solveson, Adel Nasiri, Dan M. Ionel University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States; ANSYS Corporation, United States

Multi-Megawatt Wind Turbine Converter Configurations Suitable for Off-Shore Applications, Combining 3-L NPC PEBBs .......................................................................... 2635

Javier Chivite-Zabalza, Igor Larrazabal, Ignacio Zubimendi, Sergio Aurtenetxea, Mikel Zabaleta Ingeteam Power Technology S.A., Spain

Session 91: Distributed Generation II Chair(s): Peter Liu

Synchronization in Highly Distorted Three-Phase Grids using Selective Notch Filters ..................... 2641 Cristian Blanco, David Reigosa, Fernando Briz, Juan M. Guerrero University of Oviedo, Spain

Islanding Detection in Grid-Connected Power Converters using Harmonics due to the Non-Ideal Behavior of the Inverter .................................................................................. 2649

David Reigosa, Fernando Briz, Cristian Blanco, Juan Manuel Guerrero University of Oviedo, Spain

Decentralized Control of MTDC Networks with Energy Storage and Distributed Generation ......... 2657 Catalin Gavriluta, Ignacio Candela, Costantino Citro, Alvaro Luna, Pedro Rodriguez Technical University of Catalonia, Spain; Abengoa Research S/L, R&D Center, Spain

Control System Tuning and Stability Analysis of Virtual Synchronous Machines ............................. 2664 Salvatore D'Arco, Jon Are Suul, Olav B. Fosso SINTEF Energy Research, Norway; Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

Session 92: Converter Applications Chair(s): Zach Pan

Miniature Self-Powered Stick-On Wireless Sensor Node for Monitoring of Overhead Power Lines ....................................................................................................................... 2672

Qiliang Richard Xu, Rafael Send, Igor Paprotny, Richard M. White, Paul K. Wright University of California, Berkeley, United States

A Low-Cost Electric-Field Energy Harvester for an MV/HV Asset-Monitoring Smart-Sensor ........... 2676 R. Moghe, Amrit Iyer, F.C. Lambert, D. Divan Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Design and Analysis of Integrated Driver for Piezoelectric Actuators ............................................... 2684 Mario Lok, David Brooks, Robert Wood, Gu-Yeon Wei Harvard University, United States

A Low Power Consumption Driver with Low Acoustics for Piezoelectric Synthetic Jets .................... 2692 Ramanujam Ramabhadran, John Stanley Glaser, H. Peter de Bock General Electric Global Research Center, United States

Session 93: Matrix Converters Chair(s): Lee Empringham

Comparison of Three-Phase AC-AC Matrix Converter and Voltage DC-Link Back-to-Back Converter Topologies based on EMI Filter .................................................................. 2698

Bo Wen, Xuning Zhang, Qiong Wang, Rolando Burgos, Paolo Mattavelli, Dushan Boroyevich Virginia Tech, United States; DTG-University of Padova, Italy

Efficiency and Damping Control Evaluation of a Matrix Converter with a Boost-Up AC Chopper in Adjustable Speed Drive System ................................................................ 2707

Kazuhiro Koiwa, Jun-ichi Itoh Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan

New Control Strategy for Indirect Matrix Converters Operating in Boost Mode .............................. 2715 Andrés Escobar-Mejía, Jonathan K. Hayes, J.C. Balda, Claudio A. Busada University of Arkansas, United States; Universidad Nacional del Sur, Argentina

A Modulation Strategy for Matrix Converter with Extended Control Range and Reduced Switching Power Losses ....................................................................................................... 2721

M. Mengoni, L. Zarri, A. Tani, G. Rini, G. Serra, D. Casadei University of Bologna, Italy

Session 94: Single Phase DC to AC Inverters I Chair(s): Pierluigi Tenca

Novel Soft-Switching Snubberless Naturally Clamped Current-Fed Full-Bridge Front-End Converter based Bidirectional Inverter for Renewable, Microgrid, and UPS Applications ............... 2729

Pan Xuewei, Akshay K. Rathore, Udupi R. Prasanna National University of Singapore, Singapore; University of Texas at Dallas, United States

A Soft-Switching Full-Bridge Inverter with High Efficiency ................................................................ 2737 Yenan Chen, Guangcheng Hu, Chengrui Du, Min Chen, Dehong Xu Zhejiang University, China

Impedance Design of Quasi-Z Source Network to Limit Double Fundamental Frequency Voltage and Current Ripples in Single-Phase Quasi-Z Source Inverter ........................................... 2745

Dongsen Sun, Baoming Ge, Xingyu Yan, Daqiang Bi, Haitham Abu-Rub, Fang Z. Peng Beijing Jiaotong University, China; Michigan State University, United States; Tsinghua University, China; Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar

Current-Fed DC/DC Topology based Inverter ................................................................................... 2751 Soumya Shubhra Nag, Santanu Mishra Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India

Session 95: Maximum Power Point Tracking II Chair(s): Pedro Rodriguez

Current-Sensorless Power-Angle-Based MPPT for Single-Stage Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Voltage-Source Inverters ............................................................................................... 2757

Gamal M. Dousoky, Masahito Shoyama Minia University, Egypt; Kyushu University, Japan

Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithm with Advanced State Detection and Regression Method for Small Wind Energy Systems ......................................................................... 2764

Joanne Hui, Alireza Bakhshai, Praveen K. Jain Queen's University, Canada

A Maximum Power Point Tracking Method for PV Systems Supplying a Periodic Nonlinear Load ..... 2771 Chung-Ti Hsu, Peng Li, Su Sheng, Brad Lehman Northeastern University, United States

A Distributed Approach to MPPT for PV Sub-Module Differential Power Processing ....................... 2778 Shibin Qin, Stanton T. Cady, Alejandro D. Domínguez-García, Robert C.N. Pilawa-Podgurski University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

Session 96: Drive Topologies and Packaging for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Chair(s): Chandra Namuduri

A High Temperature Traction Inverter with Reduced Cooling and Improved Efficiency for HEV Applications ......................................................................................... 2786

Zhuxian Xu, Fan Xu, Dong Jiang, Wenchao Cao, Fred Wang University of Tennessee, United States; United Technologies Research Center, United States

A Variable Voltage Converter with Direct Bypass for Traction Drive Inverters ................................ 2793 Lihua Chen Ford Motor Company, United States

An Inverter Packaging Scheme for an Integrated Segmented Traction Drive System ...................... 2799 Gui-Jia Su, Lixin Tang, Curt Ayers, Randy Wiles Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States

Low Voltage and High Power DC-AC Inverter Topologies for Electric Vehicles ............................... 2805 Rashidreza Karimi, Thies Koeneke, Dennis Kaczorowski, Timur Werner, Axel Mertens Leibniz University of Hannover, Germany

Session 97: Noise and Vibration in Electric Machines Chair(s): Long Wu

Analytical Expression of Pulsating Torque Harmonics Due to PWM Drives ...................................... 2813 Joseph Song-Manguelle, Gabriel Ekemb, Stefan Schröder, Tobias Geyer, Jean-Maurice Nyobe-Yome, Rene Wamkeue ExxonMobil, United States; University of Quebec in Chicoutimu, Canada; GE Global Research, Germany; ABB, Switzerland; University of Douala, Cameroon; University of Quebec in Abiti-Temiscamingue, Canada

Suppression Control of Radial Force Vibration due to Fundamental Permanent-Magnet Flux in IPMSM .................................................................................................... 2821

Masato Kanematsu, Takayuki Miyajima, Hiroshi Fujimoto, Yoichi Hori, Toshio Enomoto, Masahiko Kondou, Hiroshi Komiya, Kantaro Yoshimoto, Takayuki Miyakawa University of Tokyo, Japan; Nissan Motor Co., LTD., Japan

Multi-Physics Analysis of Double Stator Switched Reluctance Machines .......................................... 2827 Arash Hassanpour Isfahani, Babak Fahimi University of Texas at Dallas, United States

Influence of Pole and Slot Number Combinations on Cogging Torque in Permanent Magnet Machines with Static and Rotating Eccentricities .................................................................. 2834

Z.Q. Zhu, L.J. Wu, M.L. Mohd Jamil University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Session 98: IPM Machines II Chair(s): Patel Reddy

Multi-Objective Tradeoffs in the Design Optimization of a Brushless Permanent Magnet Machine with Fractional-Slot Concentrated Windings ...................................................................... 2842

Peng Zhang, Gennadi Y. Sizov, Muyang Li, Dan M. Ionel, Nabeel A.O. Demerdash, Steven Stretz, Alan W. Yeadon Marquette University, United States; Regal Beloit Corp., United States

Circulating Current in Parallel Connected Stator Windings due to Rotor Eccentricity in Permanent Magnet Motors ......................................................................................... 2850

Eri Maruyama, Akeshi Takahashi, Akihito Nakahara, Kenji Miyata Hitachi, Ltd., Japan

Impact of Interior Permanent Magnet Rotor Design on Signal Injection based Sensorless Control and Power Conversion ........................................................................................ 2856

Ian P. Brown, Gennadi Y. Sizov, Laura E. Brown Illinois Institute of Technology, United States; Marquette University, United States; Michigan Technological University, United States

Design and Control of IPMSM Sensorless Drive for Mechanical Rotor Position Detection Capability .. 2864 Yong-Cheol Kwon, Seung-Ki Sul, Noor Aamir Baloch, Sohji Murakami, Shinya Morimoto Seoul National University, Korea (South); Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Japan

Session 99: Power Electronic Modules III Chair(s): Yehui Han

Gate Drive Investigations of IGBT Modules with SiC-Schottky Freewheeling Diodes ....................... 2871 Na Ren, Kuang Sheng, Junming Zhang, Fangzheng Peng Zhejiang University, China; Michigan State University, United States

A High Temperature, Double-Sided Cooling SiC Power Electronics Module ................................... 2877 H. Zhang, S.S. Ang, H.A. Mantooth, S. Krishnamurthy University of Arkansas, United States; United Technologies Research Center, United States

Advanced Packaging of SiC Power Module for Automotive Applications ......................................... 2884 Zhenxian Liang, Puqi Ning, Fred Wang Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States; University of Tennessee, United States

Anti-Series Normally-On SiC JFETs Operating as Bidirectional Switches ......................................... 2892 M. Saadeh, Madhu S. Chinthavali, Burak Ozpineci, H.A. Mantooth Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States; University of Arkansas, United States

Session 100: Wireless Power Transfer III Chair(s): Thomas Jahns

Analysis and Comparison of Secondary Series- and Parallel-Compensated IPT Systems ............... 2898 Wei Zhang, Siu-Chung Wong, Chi K. Tse, Qianhong Chen The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong; Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

Wireless Fleet Charging System for Electric Bicycles ......................................................................... 2904 Hui Zhi Beh, Grant A. Covic, John T. Boys University of Auckland, New Zealand

Inductive Power Transfer by Means of Multiple Frequencies in the Magnetic Link .......................... 2912 Zeljko Pantic, Kibok Lee, Srdjan Lukic North Carolina State University, United States

Self-Oscillating Contactless Resonant Converter with Phase Detection Contactless Current Transformer ....................................................................................................... 2920

Kaiqin Yan, Qianhong Chen, Jia Hou, Wenxian Chen, Xiaoyong Ren, Xinbo Ruan Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

Session 101: Grid Connected Converters I Chair(s): Pedro Rodriguez

Analysis on Capability of Harmonic Damping using Active Filter Acting as Resistive Harmonic Impedance .......................................................................................................... 2928

K.N. Md Hasan, Alvaro Luna, J. Ignacio Candela, P. Rodriguez Technical University of Catalonia, Spain; Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia

Anti-Islanding Detector based on a Robust PLL ................................................................................. 2934 Stefano Bifaretti University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

Auto-Tuning based Resonance Damping of Grid-connected Voltage Source Inverters with Long Transmission Cable ........................................................................................... 2941

Shao Zhang, Shuai Jiang, Xi Lu, Baoming Ge, Fang Zheng Peng Michigan State University, United States

Test Bed Implementation of 380V DC Distribution System using Isolated Bidirectional Power Converters ......................................................................................................... 2948

Myung-Hyo Ryu, Ho-Sung Kim, Jong-Hyun Kim, Ju-Won Baek, Jee-Hoon Jung Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea (South); Ulsan National Institute of Science Technology, Korea (South)

Session 102: Wind Energy Converters Chair(s): Frede Blaabjerg

Nonlinear Control of Wind Energy Conversion System based on Control-Lyapunov Function ....... 2955 Jonathan Mash, Majid Pahlevaninezhad, Praveen Jain Queen's University, Canada

Lifetime Estimation for the Power Semiconductors Considering Mission Profiles in Wind Power Converter ....................................................................................................................... 2962

Ke Ma, Marco Liserre, Frede Blaabjerg Aalborg University, Denmark

Current-Based Eccentricity Detection for Direct-Drive Wind Turbines via Synchronous Sampling ..... 2972 Xiang Gong, Wei Qiao General Motors Technical Center, United States; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Permanent-Magnet Synchronous-Generator Wind-Energy Systems with Boost Matrix Converters ..... 2977 Ekrem Karaman, Mehdi Farasat, Andrzej M. Trzynadlowski University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Session 103: Distributed Generation III Chair(s): Behrooz Mirafzal

On the use of Real-Time Simulation Technology in Smart Grid Research and Development .......... 2982 Christian Dufour, Jean Bélanger Opal-RT Technologies, Canada

Parameter Design and Impacts on Power Quality of a Q-f Droop Curve based Islanding Detection Method ............................................................................................................... 2990

Ling Jiang, Wen Cai, Bangyin Liu, Shanxu Duan, Changyue Zou Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Reactive Power Scheduler for Voltage Regulation of Distributed Energy Systems ........................... 2996 Ali Safayet, Iqbal Husain, Yilmaz Sozer North Carolina State University, United States; University of Akron, United States

Broadband Methods for Online Grid Impedance Measurement ...................................................... 3003 Tomi Roinila, Matti Vilkko, Jian Sun Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States; Tampere University of Technology, Finland

Session 104: AC-DC Multi-Phase II Chair(s): Qiang Li

Discrete-Time One Cycle Control of VIENNA Rectifiers Considering the DC-Link Neutral-Point Voltage Balance .......................................................................................................... 3011

Yumei Li, Xiaoming Zha, Fei Liu, Leping Bu Wuhan University, China; Naval University of Engineering, China

Evaluation of LCL Filter Inductor and Active Front End Rectifier Losses Under Different PWM Method ........................................................................................................... 3019

Lixiang Wei, Yogesh Patel, Murthy CSN Rockwell Automation, United States; L & T Technology, United States

Optimization and Comparison of Two Soft Switched High Voltage Converter Modulator Topologies ........................................................................................................................ 3027

C. Ji, A. Watson, P. Zanchetta, M. Bland, J. Clare, P. Wheeler, W. Reass University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; Los Alamos National Laboratory, United States

Comparative Evaluation of SiC Devices for PWM Buck Rectifier based Active Front End Converter for MV Grid Interface ............................................................................. 3034

Sachin Madhusoodhanan, Yonghwan Cho, Arun Kadavelugu, Subhashish Bhattacharya, David Grider, Sei-Hyung Ryu, Anant Agarwal, Scott Leslie North Carolina State University, United States; Cree, Inc., United States; US Department of Energy, United States; Powerex Inc., United States

Session 105: Multilevel Converters II Chair(s): Tobias Geyer

A Concept of Multi-Level Converter Building Modules to Realize Higher Number of Output Levels ... 3042 Hidemine Obara, Yukihiko Sato Chiba University, Japan

Scaling the Controllable Network Transformer (CNT) to Utility-Level Voltages with Direct AC/AC Power Electronic Building Blocks (PEBBs) .................................................................... 3049

Amrit R. Iyer, Prasad Rajendra Kandula, Rohit Moghe, Frank C. Lambert, Deepak M. Divan Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Bidirectional, Three Port, Three-Phase Multilevel Inverter based on Switched-Capacitor Cells ...... 3057 Mark J. Scott, Ernest Davidson, Cong Li, Rachid Darbali-Zamora, Ramiro Duarte, Xintong Lu, Titus Chen, Feng Guo, Jin Wang The Ohio State University, United States; University of Puerto Rico, United States

Low-Voltage-Ride-Through (LVRT) Capability of a Phase-Shifted-PWM STATCOM using the Modular Multilevel Cascade Converter based on Single-Star Bridge-Cells (MMCC-SSBC) ............. 3062

João Inácio Yutaka Ota, Yuji Shibano, Hirofumi Akagi Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Session 106: Single Phase DC to AC Inverters II Chair(s): Stefano Bifaretti

A Multilevel Energy Buffer and Voltage Modulator for Grid-Interfaced Micro-Inverters ................. 3070 Minjie Chen, Khurram K. Afridi, David J. Perreault Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

Quasi Variable Capacitor Applied to Soft Switching Inverter for Induction Heating ....................... 3081 Sachio Kubota, Fumio Ito, Yoshihiro Shimaoka Toba National College of Maritime Technology, Japan

Common-Mode Voltage Reduction Method of PWM Current Source Inverter Modifying the Distribution of Zero Current Vector ............................................................................ 3088

Yushi Takatsuka, Katsutoshi Yamanaka, Hidenori Hara Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Japan

A Single-Phase Current Source PV Inverter with Power Decoupling Capability using an Active Buffer ...................................................................................................... 3094

Yoshiya Ohnuma, Koji Orikawa, Jun-ichi Itoh Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan

Session 107: Lighting Technologies I Chair(s): Henry Chung

A Review and Classification of LED Ballasts ...................................................................................... 3102 Sinan Li, Siew-Chong Tan, S.Y.R. Hui, C.K. Tse The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

A High-Frequency Digitally Controlled LED Driver for Automotive Applications with Fast Dimming Capabilities ......................................................................................................... 3110

Luca Corradini, Giorgio Spiazzi University of Padova, Italy

Daisy-Chain Transformer Structure for Current-Balancing Multiple LED Strings ............................. 3118 Ruihong Zhang, Henry Shu-hung Chung City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

A Dimmable LED Driver using Resistive DAC Feedback Control for Adaptive Voltage Regulation ..... 3126 Lukas Lohaus, Arne Rossius, Stefan Dietrich, Ralf Wunderlich, Stefan Heinen RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Session 108: Energy Efficient Motor Drives Chair(s): Brij N Singh

Energy Saving Start-Up Method by Combined use of Two Position Sensorless Controls ................. 3134 Takahiro Suzuki, Yuichi Shimizu, Yoshitaka Iwaji, Shigehisa Aoyagi, Ryoichi Takahata Hitachi, Ltd., Japan; Hitachi Appliances, Inc., Japan

Maximum Efficiency Drives of Synchronous Reluctance Motors with On-Line Stator Resistance Estimator .................................................................................................. 3140

Shu Yamamoto, Hideaki Hirahara, Akira Tanaka, Takahiro Ara, Kouki Matsuse Polytechnic University, Japan; Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan; Meiji University, Japan

Multi-Mode Control Strategy in Small-Scale Wind Turbine Generators for Wider Operating Speed Range and Higher Efficiency Operation .................................................... 3146

Lujie Chen, Wen L. Soong, Nesimi Ertugrul University of Adelaide, Australia

Numerical Design Methodology of Optimal Trajectories for Efficient Induction Motor Drive based on a Loss Map ..................................................................................................... 3154

Kaoru Inoue, Naoya Okada, Hiroki Kiyose, Toshiji Kato Doshisha University, Japan

Session 109: Losses in Electric Machines Chair(s): David Dorrell

Analysis of the Temperature Dependence of Losses in Electrical Machines ..................................... 3159 Jörg Schützhold, Wilfried Hofmann Technical University Dresden, Germany

Impact of Dead-Time on Iron Losses in Inverter-Fed Magnetic Materials ........................................ 3166 S.M. Dehghan, K. Fujisaki Toyota Technological Institute, Japan

The Minor Hysteresis Loop under Rotating Magnetic Fields in Machine Laminations ...................... 3172 Natheer Alatawneh, Pragasen Pillay Concordia University, Canada

A Combined Hysteresis and Eddy-Current Model Developed for a Wide Frequency Range in Electric Machine Applications .................................................................. 3180

Reinhard Woehrnschimmel, Christian Kral, Florian Muellner, Stefan Wild, Harald Neudorfer, Friedrich Dangl Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Austria; Traktionssysteme Austria GmbH, Austria

Session 110: Axial Flux Machines Chair(s): Jessica Colton

Operation Characteristics of Ferrite Permanent Magnet In-Wheel Axial-Gap Motor with Coreless Rotor Structure for Electric City Commuters ....................................................................... 3186

Kodai Sone, Masatsugu Takemoto, Satoshi Ogasawara, Kenichi Takezaki, Wataru Hino Hokkaido University, Japan; Dynax Corporation, Japan

Ω Shaped Axial-Flux Permanent-Magnet Machine for Direct-Drive Applications with Constrained Shaft Height ................................................................................................................... 3194

G. De Donato, F. Giulii Capponi, G. Borocci, F. Caricchi, L. Beneduce, L. Fratelli, A. Tarantino University of Roma "La Sapienza", Italy; AnsaldoBreda S.p.A., Italy

FEA Estimation and Experimental Validation of Solid Rotor and Magnet Eddy Current Loss in Single-Sided Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Machines ............................................. 3202

Xu Yang, Dean Patterson, Jerry Hudgins, Jessica Colton University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States; Boulder Wind Power, United States

Line-Start Axial-Flux Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor .......................................................... 3210 Amin Mahmoudi, Solmaz Kahourzade, Mohammad Nasir Uddin, Nasrudin Abd Rahim, Wooi Ping Hew University of Malaya, Malaysia; Lakehead University, Canada

Session 111: Wide Bandgap Semiconductors III Chair(s): Robert Pilawa

A 3600 V/80 A Single External-Driver Series Connected Circuit with Three Silicon Carbide MOSFETs ......................................................................................................... 3217

Shidong Cheng, Yizhe Huang, Xinke Wu, Kuang Sheng Zhejiang University, China

Performance Consideration of an AC Coupled Gate Drive Circuit with Forward Bias for Normally-On SiC JFETs .......................................................................................... 3224

G. Kampitsis, S. Papathanassiou, S. Manias National Technical University of Athens, Greece

Performance Comparison of 1200V 100A SiC MOSFET and 1200V 100A Silicon IGBT ................... 3230 Gangyao Wang, Fei Wang, Gari Magai, Yang Lei, Alex Huang, Mrinal Das North Carolina State University, United States; Cree, Inc., United States

High-Temperature Characterization and Comparison of 1.2 kV SiC Power MOSFETs .................... 3235 Christina DiMarino, Zheng Chen, Milisav Danilovic, Dushan Boroyevich, Rolando Burgos, Paolo Mattavelli Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Session 112: Wireless Power Transfer IV Chair(s): Robert Lorenz

High Efficiency Contactless Power Transfer System for Electric Vehicle Battery Charging Application .. 3243 Cong Zheng, Rui Chen, Eric Faraci, Zaka Ullah Zahid, Matthew Senesky, Dave Anderson, Jih-Sheng Lai, Wensong Yu, Chien-Yu Lin Virginia Polytechnic and State University, United States; Texas Instruments Inc., United States; National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Vehicle-to-Grid Scheme based on Inductive Power Transfer for Advanced Distribution Automation ................................................................................................... 3250

Pirooz Javanbakht, Salman Mohagheghi, Babak Parkhideh, Sumit Dutta, Ritwik Chattopadhyay, Subhashish Bhattacharya Colorado School of Mines, United States; University of North Carolina - Charlotte, United States; North Carolina State University, United States

Single-Phase Active Boost Rectifier with Power Factor Correction for Wireless Power Transfer Applications ............................................................................................... 3258

Madhu Sudhan Chinthavali, Omer C. Onar, John M. Miller, Lixin Tang Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States

Optimal Design Method to Achieve Both Good Robustness and Efficiency in Loosely-Coupled Wireless Charging System Employing Series-Parallel Resonant Tank with Asymmetrical Magnetic Coupler ....................................................................................... 3266

Isaac Nam, Roger Dougal, Enrico Santi University of South Carolina, United States

Session 113: Grid Connected Converters II Chair(s): Sheldon Williamson

Forward-Type Micro-Inverter with Current Decoupling .................................................................... 3277 Chien-Yao Liao, Wen-Shiun Lin, Kai-Shin Chen, Yaow-Ming Chen, Cheng-Yen Chou National Taiwan University, Taiwan; Darfon Electronic Corp., Taiwan

Inverter Control Strategy for DG Systems based on the Conservative Power Theory ...................... 3283 Danilo I. Brandão, Fernando P. Marafão, Helmo K.M. Paredes, Alessandro Costabeber State University of Campinas, Brazil; UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, Brazil; University of Padova, Italy

15 kV SiC IGBT based Three-Phase Three-Level Modular-Leg Power Converter ............................. 3291 Dhaval C. Patel, Arun Kadavelugu, Sachin Madhusoodhanan, Subhashish Bhattacharya, Kamalesh Hatua, Scott Leslie, Sei-Hyung Ryu, David Grider, Anant Agarwal North Carolina State University, United States; Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India; Powerex, Inc., United States; Cree, Inc., United States; DOE, United States

Grid Harmonics and Voltage Unbalance Effect Elimination for Three-Phase PLL Grid Synchronization Algorithm .................................................................................................. 3299

Ali Safayet, Iqbal Husain, Ali Elrayyah, Yilmaz Sozer North Carolina State University, United States; University of Akron, United States

Session 114: Wind Energy Technologies Chair(s): David Dorrell

Variable Speed Wind Power Plant Operating with Reserve Power Capability ................................. 3305 Mohit Singh, Vahan Gevorgian, Eduard Muljadi, Erik Ela National Renewable Energy Laboratory, United States

Modeling of a Hydraulic Wind Power Energy Transfer System Utilizing a Proportional Valve ........ 3311 Majid Deldar, Afshin Izadian, Sohel Anwar Purdue School of Engineering Indianapolis, United States

Estimation of Wake Effect in Wind Farms using Design of Experiment Methodology ...................... 3317 Amir Tahavorgar, John E. Quaicoe Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

Analysis of Grid Current Control in Consideration of Voltage Feedforward and Cable Capacitance Demonstrated on a Fully Sized Wind Turbine Installed in a Wind Park ...................... 3325

F. Fuchs, D.V. Pham, A. Mertens Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany

Session 115: AC-DC Multi-Phase III Chair(s): Akshay Kumar Rathore

Control Algorithm of High Power Rectifier System in DC Arc Furnace for Improved Arc Stability ..... 3333 Kyungsub Jung, Yongsug Suh, Taewon Kim, Taejun Park, Yongjoong Lee Chonbuk National University, Korea (South); RIST, POSCO, Korea (South); Paul Scherrer Institute, Swtizerland

A Generalized DQ Impedance Model of Three Phase Diode Rectifier .............................................. 3340 Qin Lei, Sisheng Liang, Fang Z. Peng, Miaosen Shen, Vladimir Blasko Michigan State University, United States; United Technologies Research Center, United States

DC-Link Current Control Scheme for Paralleled Three-Phase Current Source Rectifiers in High Efficiency Power Supply System ............................................................................ 3348

Fan Xu, Ben Guo, Zhuxian Xu, Leon M. Tolbert, Fred Wang, Ben J. Blalock University of Tennessee, United States

Analysis of Nonlinear Sideband Effects in Small-Signal Input dq Admittance of Twelve-Pulse Diode Rectifiers ............................................................................................................ 3356

Marko Jaksic, Zhiyu Shen, Igor Cvetkovic, Dushan Boroyevich, Rolando Burgos, Paolo Mattavelli Virginia Tech, United States; University of Padova, Italy

Session 116: Modular Multilevel Converters Chair(s): Pierluigi Tenca

Modular Multilevel Converter based on Current Source H-Bridge Cells Implemented with Low Cost Reversing Conducting IGCT ................................................................. 3363

Ricardo Lizana, Marcelo Perez, Jose Rodriguez, Bin Wu Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria, Chile; Ryerson University, Canada

Optimal Selection of the Average Capacitor Voltage for Modular Multilevel Converters ................ 3368 Antonios Antonopoulos, Lennart Ängquist, Lennart Harnefors, Hans-Peter Nee KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Development of a 500-kW Modular Multilevel Cascade Converter for Battery Energy Storage Systems ........................................................................................................ 3375

Noriko Kawakami, Satoru Ota, Hironobu Kon, Shuji Konno, Hirofumi Akagi, Hirom Kobayashi, Naotaka Okada Toshiba Mitsubishi Electric Industrial Systems Co., Japan; Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan; Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan

A Parallel-Redundant BTB (Back-To-Back) System using Modular Multilevel Cascade Converters for Power Transmission Grids .......................................................................... 3382

Kei Sekiguchi, Pracha Khamphakdi, Makoto Hagiwara, Hirofumi Akagi Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Session 117: Single Phase AC-DC Chair(s): Gerry Moschopoulos

PFC Converter with Novel Integration of both EMI Filter and Boost Inductors ................................. 3390 Cheng Deng, Dehong Xu, Changsheng Hu, Zhiwei Wen Zhejiang University, China

A Power Supply Reaching Titanium Level Efficiency for a Wide Range of Input Voltages ............... 3398 Werner Konrad, Christian Rainer, Gerald Deboy, Annette Muetze Graz University of Technology, Austria; Infineon Technologies Austria AG, Austria

A Primary-Side-Control Quasi-Resonant Flyback Converter with Tight Output Voltage Regulation and Self-Calibrated Valley Switching .............................................................................. 3406

Ping-Chun Hsieh, Chia-Jung Chang, Chern-Lin Chen National Taiwan University, Taiwan; Noveltek Semiconductor Corp., Taiwan

Full-Bridge Single-Stage PFC with Reduced DC Bus Capacitor and Improved Light Load Operation as a Solution for Modern SMPS ........................................................................................ 3413

Hugo Ribeiro, Beatriz Borges, Carlos Ferreira Instituto Politécnico de Tomar, Portugal; Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, Portugal

Session 118: Single Phase DC to AC Inverters III Chair(s): Luca Solero

Modulation Scheme of the Differential-Mode Ćuk Inverter for Loss Mitigation ............................... 3419 Siamak Mehrnami, Sudip K. Mazumder University of Illinois, Chicago, United States

DSPIC Microcontroller based Implementation of a Flyback PV Microinverter using Direct Digital Synthesis ............................................................................................................ 3426

S. Öztürk, I. Çadirci Hacettepe University, Turkey

Load Impedance Estimation and Iterative-Learning Control for a Single-Phase Three-Wire Inverter ..................................................................................................... 3434

Tsai-Fu Wu, Chia-Ling Kuo, Li-Chiun Lin, Hui-Chung Hsieh National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan; National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Parallel Operation of Digital Controlled Modified Sine Wave Inverters ........................................... 3440 Su Sheng, Peng Li, Brad Lehman Northeastern University, United States

Session 119: Lighting Technologies II Chair(s): Ron Hui

A Single-Inductor, Multiple-Channel Current-Balancing LED Driver for Display Backlight Applications ........................................................................................................... 3448

Hyun-Chang Kim, Chang-Soo Yoon, Deog-Kyoon Jeong, Jaeha Kim Seoul National University, Korea (South)

Zero Ripple Single Stage AC-DC LED Driver with Unity Power Factor ............................................. 3452 Peng Fang, Brian White, Christopher Fiorentino, Yan-Fei Liu Queen's University, Canada

A Novel Pulse Current Driving; High Power Factor LED Driver without Electrolytic Capacitors ....... 3459 John Lam, Praveen K. Jain Queen's University, Canada

Digital Implementation of the Feedforward Loop of the Asymmetrical Half-Bridge Converter for LED Lighting Applications ........................................................................................... 3465

Manuel Arias, Marcos Fernández, Jose Evelio Rodriguez, Diego G. Gonzalez, Javier Sebastian Universidad de Oviedo, Spain

Session 120: Model-Based Sensorless Control Chair(s): David Diaz-Reigosa

Stability and Dynamic Performance Improvement of a Sensorless IPMSM Drive via Adaptive Estimated-Speed-Assisted Position Prediction and Current Quality Evaluation ............................... 3473

Yue Zhao, Wei Qiao, Long Wu University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States; John Deere Electronic Solutions, United States

Comparative Analysis of Feedback Gains for Adaptive Full-Order Observers in Sensorless Induction Motor Drives .................................................................................................... 3481

Bin Chen, Wenxi Yao, Kai Wang, Kevin Lee, Zhengyu Lu Zhejiang University, China; Eaton Corporation, United States

Signal-Injection Assisted Full-Order Observer with Parameter Adaptation for Synchronous Reluctance Motor Drives ............................................................................................... 3488

Toni Tuovinen, Marko Hinkkanen Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering, Finland

A Novel Approach to the Design of Back-EMF Observer based Sensorless Control of Non-Salient PMSM: Theoretical Analysis and Experimental Investigations ...................................... 3496

Nicola Bedetti, Sandro Calligaro, Roberto Petrella Gefran SpA, Italy; University of Udine, Italy

Session 121: High Frequency Effects in Electric Machines Chair(s): Jagadeesh Tangudu

Experimental and Analytical Determination of Proximity Losses in a High-Speed PM Machine ...... 3504 Phil Mellor, Rafal Wrobel, Daniel Salt, Antonio Griffo University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Rotor Impedance of the High-Frequency Circulating Bearing Current Path in Inverter-Fed AC Machines ................................................................................................................. 3512

Oliver Magdun, Yves Gemeinder, Andreas Binder Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany

Skin Effect and Proximity Losses in High Speed Brushless Permanent Magnet Motors .................... 3520 Mircea Popescu, David G. Dorrell Motor Design Ltd, United Kingdom; University of Technology Sydney, Australia

A Stator Turn-Fault Detection Method for Inverter-Fed IPMSM with High-Frequency Current Injection ..................................................................................................... 3528

Myoungho Kim, Seung-Ki Sul, Junggi Lee Samsung Heavy Industries, Korea (South); Seoul National University, Korea (South); LG Electronics, Korea (South)

Session 122: Diagnostics and Fault Analysis of Electric Machines II Chair(s): Sang Bin Lee

Accurate and Simple Diagnosis Algorithm for Inter-Turn Fault in the BLDC Motor ......................... 3534 Kyung-Tae Kim, Jin Hur University of Ulsan, Korea (South)

A Novel Online Stator Ground-Wall Insulation Monitoring Scheme for Inverter-Fed AC Motors ... 3541 Pinjia Zhang, Karim Younsi, Prabhakar Neti GE Global Research Center, United States

A Detailed Transient Model of Interior Permanent Magnet Motor Accounting for Saturation under Stator Turn Fault .................................................................................................... 3548

Bhaskar Sen, Jiabin Wang, P. Lazari The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Fault Diagnosis of Mechanical Unbalance for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System Under Nonstationary Condition ........................................................................ 3556

Jun Hang, Jianzhong Zhang, Ming Cheng, Zheng Wang Southeast University, China

Session 123: Gallium Nitride Devices Chair(s): Shashank Krishnamurthy

Gallium Nitride based High Power-Density Automotive HID Electronic Ballast ............................... 3563 Zirui Jia, Min Chen, Xiaofeng Zhaoming, Qian Zhejiang University, China

Evaluation of 600 V Cascode GaN HEMT in Device Characterization and All-GaN-Based LLC Resonant Converter ........................................................................................... 3571

Weimin Zhang, Zhuxian Xu, Zheyu Zhang, Fred Wang, Leon M. Tolbert, Benjamin J. Blalock University of Tennessee, United States

Simulation Model Development and Verification for High Voltage GaN HEMT in Cascode Structure .............................................................................................................................. 3579

Zhengyang Liu, Xiucheng Huang, Fred C. Lee, Qiang Li Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Analytical Loss Model of High Voltage GaN HEMT in Cascode Configuration ................................ 3587 Xiucheng Huang, Qiang Li, Zhengyang Liu, Fred C. Lee Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Monday, September 16

Poster Session: Charging Systems Chair(s): Pierluigi Tenca

A Quick Charger Station for EVs using a Pulse Frequency Technique ............................................. 3595 Chetnaphat Praisuwanna, Surin Khomfoi King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkraban, Thailand

A Modular Battery Charger for Electric Vehicles ............................................................................... 3600 Bryan Savage, Roger Shuttleworth, Nigel Schofield University of Manchester, United Kingdom; McMaster University, Canada

Closed-Loop Control on DC Link Voltage Ripple of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Charger with Sinusoidal Charging .................................................................................................... 3607

Lingxiao Xue, Paolo Mattavelli, Dushan Boroyevich, Zhiyu Shen, Rolando Burgos Virginia Tech, United States; DTG-University of Padova, Italy

Poster Session: Fuel Cell Vehicles Chair(s): Pierluigi Tenca

Novel Interleaved Bidirectional Snubberless Naturally Clamped Zero Current Commutated Soft-Switching Current-Fed Full-Bridge Voltage Doubler for Fuel Cell Vehicles .............................. 3615

Pan Xuewei, Akshay K. Rathore National University of Singapore, Singapore

Poster Session: Wirless Power Transfer Chair(s): Pierluigi Tenca

A Time-Efficient Methodology for Visualizing Time-Varying Magnetic Flux Patterns of Mid-Range Wireless Power Transfer Systems ................................................................................... 3623

Cheng Zhang, Wenxing Zhong, S.Y.R. Hui, Xun Liu The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Convenientpower (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong

A Compact Wireless Charging System for Electric Vehicles .............................................................. 3629 Puqi Ning, John M. Miller, Omer C. Onar, Clifford P. White Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States

Finite-Element-Simulation-Assisted Optimized Design of an Asymmetrical High-Power Inductive Coupler with a Large Air Gap for EV Charging ................................................................. 3635

Raffael Haldi, Isaac Nam, Kurt Schenk, Enrico Santi University of Applied Sciences NTB, Switzerland; University of South Carolina, United States

A 10kW Transformer with a Novel Cooling Structure of a Contactless Power Transfer System for Electric Vehicles ................................................................................................................ 3643

Itaru Fujita, Tomohiro Yamanaka, Yasuyoshi Kaneko, Shigeru Abe, Tomio Yasuda Saitama University, Japan; Technova Inc., Japan

Bidirectional Contactless Power Transfer System Expandable from Unidirectional System ............. 3651 Soichiro Nakadachi, Shigeru Mochizuki, Sho Sakaino, Yasuyoshi Kaneko, Shigeru Abe, Tomio Yasuda Saitama University, Japan; Technova Inc., Japan

Field Containment in Dynamic Wireless Charging Systems through Source-Reciever Interaction ..... 3658 Kibok Lee, Zeljko Pantic, Srdjan Lukic North Carolina State University, United States

Poster Session: Passives and Magnetics Chair(s): Craig Winterhalter

Scaling the Serialization of MOSFETs by Magnetically Coupling their Gate Electrodes ................... 3664 Emmanouil Dimopoulos, Stig Munk-Nielsen Aalborg University, Denmark

Turn-On Loss Reduction of 6.5kV/500A Trench/Field-Stop IGBTs using a Simple GDU .................. 3671 Philipp Kleinichen, Rodrigo Alvarez, Martin Buschendorf, Steffen Bernet Technische Universität Dresden, Germany

EMI Reduction with Near Field Coupling Suppression Techniques for Planar Transformers and CM Chokes in Switching-Mode Power Converters .............................................. 3679

Yongbin Chu, Shuo Wang, Dianbo Fu, Jun Xu University of Texas at San Antonio, United States; Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd, United States

Genetic Algorithm based High Inductance Density Low-Profile Inductor Optimization ................... N/A Tao Fan, Xuhui Wen, Puqi Ning Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Inductor Design for Low Loss with Dual Foil Windings and Quasi-Distributed Gap ........................ 3693 Charles R. Sullivan, Hamza Bouayad, Yue Song Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, United States

High Frequency Analysis of an Integrated Planar Transformer with Common Mode EMI Suppression Capability ..................................................................................... 3700

Majid Pahlevani, Djilali Hamza, Praveen Jain Queen's University, Canada

Planar Inductor with Quasi-Distributed Gap Core and Busbar based Planar Windings .................. 3706 Tsuyoshi Nomura, Chi-Ming Wang, Kayoko Seto, Sang Won Yoon Toyota Research Institute of North America, United States; Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan

Characteristics Analysis and Performance Evaluation for Interleaved Boost Converter with Integrated Winding Coupled Inductor ............................................................................................... 3711

Jun Imaoka, Masayoshi Yamamoto, Kazuhiro Umetani, Seikoh Arimura, Tetsuo Hirano Shimane University, Japan; DENSO Corporation, Japan

A Transient Core Loss Calculation Algorithm for Soft Magnetic Composite Material ...................... 3719 Masaki Wasekura, Chi-Ming Wang, Yoshitaka Maeda, Robert D. Lorenz Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan; University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States; Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc., Japan

Galvanic Isolation for High Frequency Applications using an Integrated Dielectric Structure ......... 3726 Adrian Z. Amanci, Francis P. Dawson, Harry E. Ruda University of Toronto, Canada

Practical Inductance Calculation for Planar Magnetics with Track-Width-Ratio ............................... 3733 Samuel R. Cove, Martin Ordonez University of British Columbia, Canada

Determiniation of the Optimal Thickness for a Multi-Layer Transformer Winding .......................... 3738 Kartik V. Iyer, Kaushik Basu, William P. Robbins, Ned Mohan University of Minnesota, United States

Poster Session: Control Issues in Electric Drives Chair(s): David Diaz-Reigosa

A New Oscillation Controller Design and Induction Machine Stability Analysis of Volts/Hz based Industrial Adjustable Speed Drives .......................................................................... 3742

Kevin Lee, Wenxi Yao, Chen Bin, Zhengyu Lu, Anbo Yu, David Li Eaton Corporation, United States; Zhejiang University, China;

Characteristics of Speed Control of Two Induction Motors Fed by a Five-Leg Inverter with Space Vector Modulation ................................................................................................................... 3749

Masaya Iwashita, Yosuke Suzuki, Kouki Matsuse, Kaushik Rajashekara Meiji University, Japan; The University of Texas at Dallas, United States

Detection of Resonance Frequency in Motion Control Systems ........................................................ 3757 Sheng-Ming Yang, Shih-Chuan Wang National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

State-Space Speed Control of Two-Mass Mechanical Systems: Analytical Tuning and Experimental Evaluation ................................................................................ 3762

Seppo E. Saarakkala, Marko Hinkkanen Aalto University Department of Electrical Engineering, Finland

Control of Pseudo-Sinusoidal Switched Reluctance Motor with Zero Torque Ripple and Reduced Input Current Ripple ......................................................................................... 3770

Le Du, Ethan Swint, Bin Gu, Jih-Sheng Lai Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States; Applimotion, Inc., United States

Advanced Control Techniques for Switched Reluctance Machine Drives in Emerging Applications .... 3776 Yilmaz Sozer, Iqbal Husain, David A. Torrey University of Akron, United States; North Carolina State University, United States; GE Global Research, United States

Wide Speed Range Operation of PMSM using an Open Winding and a Dual Inverter Drive with a Floating Bridge ........................................................................................ 3784

Reaz Ul Haque, Mohammad Sedigh Toulabi, Andrew M. Knight, John Salmon University of Alberta, Canada

Poster Session: Sensorless Control of AC Drives Chair(s): Giacomo Scelba

Sensorless Control of Low-Cost Single-Phase Hybrid Switched Reluctance Motor Drive ................. 3792 Uffe Jakobsen, Kaiyuan Lu, Peter Omand Rasmussen, Dong-Hee Lee, Jin Woo Ahn T. Smedegaard A/S, Denmark; Aalborg University, Denmark; Kyungsung University, Korea (South)

An Extended Flux Model-Based Rotor Position Estimator for Sensorless Control of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines ......................................................................... 3799

Yue Zhao, Zhe Zhang, Wei Qiao, Long Wu University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States; John Deere Electronic Solutions, United States

Sensorless Control Method for PMSM based on Frequency-Adaptive Disturbance Observer .......... 3807 Yongsoon Park, Seung-Ki Sul Seoul National University, Korea (South)

Sensorless Vector Control Suitable for Position-Dependent Load Torque Applications ................... 3815 Takahiro Suzuki, Yuichi Shimizu, Yasuo Notohara, Yoshitaka Iwaji Hitachi, Ltd., Japan; Hitachi Appliances, Inc., Japan

Closed-Loop MRAS Speed Observer for Linear Induction Motor Drives ........................................... 3821 Angelo Accetta, Maurizio Cirrincione, Marcello Pucci, Gianpaolo Vitale ISSIA-CNR, Italy; UTBM, France

Sensorless Control Scheme for Ultra High Speed Switched Reluctance Machine ............................. 3830 Jie Dang, Ronald G. Harley Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Poster Session: Assorted Issues in Electric Drives I Chair(s): Fernando Briz

Dielectric Electro Active Polymer Incremental Actuator Driven by Multiple High-Voltage Bi-Directional DC-DC Converters ................................................................................ 3837

Prasanth Thummala, Zhe Zhang, Michael A.E. Andersen, Sarban Rahimullah Technical University of Denmark, Denmark; Danfoss PolyPower A/S, Denmark

Thermal Cycling Evaluation for DFIG Wind Turbine Power Converter based on Joint Modelling ...... 3845 T. Lei, M. Barnes, A.C. Smith University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Self-Commissioning of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives with High-Frequency Current Injection ..................................................................................................... 3852

S.A. Odhano, P. Giangrande, R. Bojoi, C. Gerada Politecnico di Torino, Italy; University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

On-Line Rotor Time Constant Estimation for Indirect Field Oriented Induction Machine ................ 3860 Anno Yoo, Chanook Hong, Jung-Ik Ha LSIS, Korea (South); Seoul National University, Korea (South)

Using Loss Location and Loss Magnitude Manipulation for Slip Gain Tuning in Field Oriented Induction Machine Controllers .................................................................................. 3866

Mark B. Kringle, Robert D. Lorenz University of Wisconsin - Madison, United States

Six Step Phase Modulation of Dual Inverter for Open-End Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor ............................................................................................................... 3874

Yongjae Lee, Jung-Ik Ha Seoul National University, Korea (South)

Torque Ripple Suppression of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors Considering Total Loss Reduction ...................................................................................................... 3880

Noriya Nakao, Kan Akatsu Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan

Unified Direct-Flux Vector Control of Induction Motor Drives with Maximum Torque per Ampere Operation .......................................................................................................... 3888

R. Bojoi, Z. Li, S.A. Odhano, G. Griva, A. Tenconi Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Six-Phase Machine Conversion System with Three-Phase and Single-Phase Series Converters ...... 3896 Cursino B. Jacobina, Victor F.M.B. Melo, Nady Rocha, Edison R.C. da Silva DEE - Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil; DEE - Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil

Poster Session: Renewable Energy Technologies I: Wind and Wave Chair(s): Dan Ionel

Novel Variable Step-Size Maximum Power Point Tracking Control Strategy for PV Systems based on Contingence Angles ........................................................................................ 3904

Lei Tang, Wei Xu, Yongchang Zhang, Cengbi Zeng Sichuan University, China; RMIT University, Australia; North China University of Technology, China

Investigation on Open Winding PMSG System with the Integration of Full Controlled and Uncontrolled Converter ..................................................................................... 3912

Yijie Zhou, Heng Nian Zhejiang University, China

Optimal Control for an HVDC System with Series Connected Offshore Wind Turbines .................. 3918 Alejandro Garces, Rene Barrera-Cardenas, Marta Molinas Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Colombia; Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

A New Scheme of Full-Power Converter used for Grid Integration of Variable-Speed Wind Turbines .......................................................................................................... 3926

Tarek Ahmed, Katsumi Nishida, Mutsuo Nakaoka Ube National College of Technology, Japan; Assiut University, Egypt; Kyungnam University, Korea (South)

Adaptive Feature Extraction and SVM Classification for Real-Time Fault Diagnosis of Drivetrain Gearboxes ................................................................................................... 3934

Dingguo Lu, Wei Qiao University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Poster Session: Multilevel Converters Chair(s): Edison Da Silva

A Regenerative Cascaded Multilevel Converter with Reduced Active Front Ends ............................ 3941 Lan Xiong, Xiaoming Zha, Fei Liu, Jinwu Gong Wuhan University, China

Switching Performance Optimization for High Switching Frequency High Power 3-Level Neutral Point Clamped Phase Leg ........................................................................................ 3949

Yang Jiao, Sizhao Lu, Fred C. Lee Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

A High Switching-Frequency MOSFET-Based Three-Level Voltage-Source Converter ..................... 3957 K. Kobravi, R. Iravani Lite-On Inc., United States; University of Toronto, Canada

Modeling and Control of Multi Modular Converters using Optimal LQR Controller with Integral Action .......................................................................................................... 3965

Elyas Rakhshani, Antoni Mir Cantarellas, Daniel Remon, Pedro Rodriguez, Ignacio Candela Abengoa Research, Spain; Technical University of Catalonia, Spain

A Comparative Study of Three-Level DC-DC Converters .................................................................. 3971 Mehdi Narimani, Gerry Moschopoulos, Dunisha Wijeratne The University of Western Ontario, Canada

A Fast and Generalized Space Vector PWM Scheme and its Application in Optimal Performance Investigation for Multilevel Inverters ............................................................. 3977

Yi Deng, Koon Hoo Teo, Ronald G. Harley Georgia Institute of Technology, United States; Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc., United States; University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A Survey on the Modular Multilevel Converters – Modeling, Modulation and Controls .................. 3984 Jun Wang, Rolando Burgos, Dushan Boroyevich Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Discontinuous Hybrid Modulation Technique for Three-Phase Three-Level Neutral Point Clamped Inverters ....................................................................................................... 3992

Alessandro Pevere, Roberto Petrella University of Udine, Italy

An Improved Control System for Modular Multilevel Converters Featuring New Modulation Stratedgy and Voltage Balancing Control ............................................................. 4000

Shengfang Fan, Kai Zhang, Jian Xiong, Yaosuo Xue Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China; Siemens Corporation, United States

A Multilevel AC-AC Conversion System and Control Method using Y-Connected H-Bridge Circuit and Bidirectional Switches ...................................................................................... 4008

Masakazu Muneshima, Yasuyuki Nishida Meidensha Corporation, Japan; Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan

A Broad Range of Frequency Control for the Modular Multilevel Cascade Converter based on Triple-Star Bridge-Cells (MMCC-TSBC) .............................................................................. 4014

Wataru Kawamura, Makoto Hagiwara, Hirofumi Akagi Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Method to Minimize the Low-Frequency Neutral-Point Voltage Oscillations with Time-Offset Injection for Neutral-Point-Clamped Inverters .............................................................. 4022

Ui-Min Choi, Kyo-Beum Lee, Frede Blaabjerg Aalborg University, Denmark; Ajou University, Korea (South)

Capacitor Voltage Balancing of a New Five-Level Hybrid-Clamped Inverter .................................. 4030 Yingyu Zeng, Kui Wang, Yongdong Li, Zedong Zheng Tsinghua University, China

Capacitor Voltage Balancing of Five-Level ANPC Converter based on Zero-Sequence Voltage Injection using PS-PWM .............................................................................. 4035

Kui Wang, Zedong Zheng, Yongdong Li, Yingyu Zeng, Jianghua Feng, Jing Shang Tsinghua University, China; CSR Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institude CO., LTD., China

Closed Form Line to Line Voltage THD of the Cascade Multilevel Inverter Including Device Voltage Drops ........................................................................................................ 4041

Naeem Farokhnia, Muneer Mohammad, M. Ehsani Texas A&M University, United States

On Reliability of Medium Voltage Multilevel Converters .................................................................. 4047 R. Grinberg, G. Riedel, A. Korn, P. Steimer, E. Bjornstad ABB Corporate Research, Switzerland; ABB Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals, Norway

Natural Balancing of the 2-Cell Modular Multilevel Converter ........................................................ 4053 Wim van der Merwe ABB Corporate Research, Switzerland

Analysis and Space-Vector-Modulation of a 4L-3B6-VSC ................................................................. 4059 Marvin Tannhäuser, Steffen Bernet, Jens Weber Dresden University of Technology, Germany

Experimental Investigation of Short-Circuit Failures in a Three Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Voltage-Source Converter Phase-Leg with IGBTs .............................................................................. 4067

Michael Sprenger, Rodrigo Alvarez, Marvin Tannhaeuser, Steffen Bernet Technische Universitaet Dresden, Germany

Small-Signal Modeling and Control of Three-Phase Grid-Connected Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Inverter with a LCL Filter ............................................................................. 4076

Ja-Hwi Cho, Nam-Joon Ku, Rae-Young Kim, Dong-Seok Hyun Hanyang University, Korea (South)

The Polyphase Cascaded-Cell DC/DC Converter .............................................................................. 4082 Staffan Norrga, Lennart Ängquist, Antonios Antonopoulos KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

A Comparison of Phase Disposition and Phase Shift PWM Strategies for Modular Multilevel Converters .......................................................................................................... 4089

Xiaojie Shi, Zhiqiang Wang, Leon M. Tolbert, Fred Wang University of Tennessee, United States

Poster Session: Converter Modeling and Control Chair(s): Paolo Mattavelli

Benchmarking of PWM Techniques Effects on Efficiency, Power Quality and EMI in DC-Supplied Induction Motor Drives ................................................................................................. 4097

Maria Carmela Di Piazza, Marcello Pucci, Gianpaolo Vitale ISSIA-CNR, Italy

Assessment of Synchronous-Frame PI Current Control Dynamics by Means of Multivariable Analysis with Time-Delays Consideration ................................................................... 4104

Francisco D. Freijedo, Ana Vidal, Alejandro G. Yepes, Jano Malvar, Óscar López, Jesús Doval-Gandoy Gamesa Innovation and Technology, Spain; University of Vigo, Spain

Analysis and Control of DC Voltage Ripple for Modular Multilevel Converters under Single Line to Ground Fault ............................................................................................................... 4112

Xiaojie Shi, Zhiqiang Wang, Leon M. Tolbert, Fred Wang University of Tennessee, United States

Cascaded Model Predictive Control of Voltage Source Inverter with Active Damped LCL Filter ...... 4119 Bjarte Hoff, Waldemar Sulkowski, Pawan Sharma Narvik University College, Norway

A Newly Normalized Deadbeat Control for Grid Connected Distributed Generation System ......... 4126 M. Trabelsi, L. Ben-Brahim Qatar University, Qatar

A Method to Identify the Equivalent Loss Resistance of Voltage Source Converters for Current Control Design ............................................................................................. 4133

Ana Vidal, Alejandro G. Yepes, Jano Malvar, Óscar López, Jesús Doval-Gandoy, Francisco D. Freijedo University of Vigo, Spain; Gamesa Innovation and Technology, Spain

Series Z-Source Converter Modeling and Controller Design Method .............................................. 4141 Joanne Kitson, David Drury, Phil H. Mellor University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Transformer Shielding Technique for Common Mode Noise Reduction in Isolated Converters ...... 4149 Yuchen Yang, Daocheng Huang, Fred C. Lee, Qiang Li Virginia Tech, United States

Terminal Characterization of Conducted EMI in Three-Phase Power Converters ............................ 4154 Junsheng Wei, Dieter Gerling, Marek Galek Universitaet der Bundeswehr Muenchen, Germany; Siemens AG, Germany

Common Mode EMI Noise Characterization and Improvement for GaN Switched-Capacitor Converter .................................................................................................. 4159

Kaichien Tsai, Feng Qi, Ernest Davidson, Longya Xu The Ohio State University, United States

Novel Digital Control Schemes of Dynamic Current Sharing for Multiphase Buck Converter ......... 4166 Kejiu Zhang, Shiguo Luo, Thomas Wu, Issa Batarseh Dell Inc., United States; University of Central Florida, United States

Design of an AC-DC and DC-DC Interleaved PWM Controller for Switching Power Supply ........... 4172 Tsung-Han Yu, Tsorng-Juu Liang, Kai-Hui Chen, Ji-Shiuan Li, Ji-Shiang Lee National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

New Hybrid Control Technique to Improve Light Load Efficiency while Meeting the Hold-Up Time Requirement for Two-Stage Server Power ................................................................. 4180

Yen-Shin Lai, Zih-Jie Su, Wen-Shyue Chen National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan

Research on Feedforward Control of Superbuck Converter to Null Audio-Susceptibility ................ 4188 Yan Li, Pengyu Jia, Beibei Wang, Trillion Q. Zheng Beijing Jiaotong University, China

Automatic Resonant Frequency Tracking in Unregulated LLC Resonant Converters based on Total Resonant Current Harmonic Calculation .................................................................. 4193

Siyao Jiang, Weimin Zhang, Bo Liu, Fred Wang Shandong University, China; University of Tennessee, United States

Two Loop Average Current Control Implementation using Cypress PSoC with Closed Loop Experimental Results ..................................................................................................... 4199

Udupi R. Prasanna, Akshay Kumar Rathore University of Texas, Dallas, United States; National University of Singapore, Singapore

Input Impedance of Voltage Source Converter with Stationary Frame Linear Current Regulators and Phase-Locked Loop ..................................................................................... 4207

Bo Wen, Dushan Boroyevich, Rolando Burgos, Paolo Mattavelli Virginia Tech, United States; DTG-University of Padova, Italy

A Simple Deadbeat Current Control for Single-Phase Transformerless Inverters with LCL Filter ....... 4214 Giampaolo Buticchi, Davide Barater, Luca Tarisciotti, Pericle Zanchetta University of Parma, Italy; University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

An Optimal PWM Strategy of Z-Source Inverters .............................................................................. N/A Yu Tang, Jiudong Ding, Shaojun Xie Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, China

Study of Five-Phase Space Vector PWM Considering Third Order Harmonics ................................. 4227 Dong Jiang, Wei Qian United Technologies Research Center, United States; Magna Electronics, United States

Noise Shaping Modulation and Dynamic Current Control of NPC Inverters for Low Switching Frequency Applications .............................................................................................. 4233

Galina Mirzaeva, Graham Goodwin, Manuel Diaz, Cesar Silva University of Newcastle, Australia; Universidad Technica Federico Santa Maria, Chile

Improved Common-Mode Voltage Elimination Modulation with Dead-Time Compensation for Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Three-Phase Inverters ....................................................... 4240

Xuning Zhang, Rolando Burgos, Dushan Boroyevich, Paolo Mattavelli, Fei Wang Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States; University of Padova, Italy; University of Tennessee, United States

EMC Models for Power Electronics: From Converter Design to System Level ................................... 4247 G. Frantz, D. Frey, J.L. Schanen, H. Bishnoi, P. Mattavelli, B. Revol University of Grenoble, France; Virginia Tech, United States; Satie ENS Cachan, France

A Novel Strategy for Vienna-Type Rectifier with Light Unbalanced Input Voltage .......................... 4253 Sensen Liu, Lijun Hang, Leon M. Tolbert, Zhengyu Lu Zhejiang Hangzhou Municipal Electric Power Bureau, China; The University of Tennessee, United States; The College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang, China

Tuesday, September 17

Poster Session: Devices, Modules and Converters Chair(s): Filippo Chimento

High Temperature Gate Drive Circuits for Silicon Carbide Switching Devices ................................. 4258 Yang Wang, Shashank Krishnamurthy United Technologies Research Center, United States

Dynamic Characterization of Parallel-Connected High-Power IGBT Modules ................................. 4263 Nan Chen, Filippo Chimento, Muhammad Nawaz, Liwei Wang ABB Coprorate Research, Sweden

Sensing Power MOSFET Junction Temperature using Circuit Output Current Ringing Decay ......... 4270 He Niu, Robert D. Lorenz University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Design Considerations and Performance Evaluation of 1200 V, 100 a SiC MOSFET based Converter for High Power Density Application ................................................................................. 4278

Samir Hazra, Sachin Madhusoodhanan, Giti Karimi Moghaddam, Kamalesh Hatua, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States; Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India

Poster Session: Assorted Issues in Electric Drives II Chair(s): Brian Welchko

Reducing Switching Losses in BLDC Motor Drives by Reducing Body Diode Conduction of MOSFETs .. 4286 Cameron D. Brown, Bulent Sarlioglu The Boeing Company, United States; University of Wisconsin - Madison, United States

A Fault Diagnosis and Tolerant Method for Switched Reluctance Motor Drives ............................... 4294 Hak-Seung Ro, Dong-Hee Kim, Hae-Gwang Jeong, Kyo-Beum Lee Ajou University, Korea (South)

Design Constraints of Small Single-Phase Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Drives for a Cooling Application ................................................................................................. 4300

Stephan Dunkl, Annette Muetze, Gerhard Schoener Graz University of Technology, Austria; MSG Mechatronic Systems GmbH, Austria

Investigation of Permanent Magnet Magnetization for a Bearingless Servomotor .......................... 4306 Junichi Asama, Kazuyuki Samejima, Takaaki Oiwa, Akira Chiba Shizuoka University, Japan; Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Mixed-Mode EMI Noise in Three-Phase DC-Fed PWM Motor Drive System ..................................... 4312 Jing Xue, Fred Wang University of Tennessee, United States

Poster Session: Electrical Machines General Chair(s): Karim Younsi

Evaluation and Design for an Integrated Modular Motor Drive (IMMD) with GaN Devices ............ 4318 Jiyao Wang, Ye Li, Yehui Han University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Torque, Power, Losses and Heat Calculation of a Transverse Flux Reluctance Machine with Soft Magnetic Composite Materials and Disc-Shaped Rotor ............................................................. 4326

J. Doering, G. Steinborn, W. Hofmann Technical University Dresden, Germany

Poster Session: Reluctance Machines Chair(s): Karim Younsi

Comparative Study of Electromagnetic Performance of Switched Reluctance Machines under Different Excitation Techniques .............................................................................. 4334

Z. Azar, Z.Q. Zhu University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

A Novel Permanent Magnet Biased Bearingless Switched Reluctance Motor ................................... 4342 Jianfeng Liu, Huijun Wang, JunFang Bao, Guangxu Zhou, Fengge Zhang BeiHang University, China; Shandong Academy of Sciences, China; Shenyang University of Technology, China

Poster Session: Losses and Thermal Analaysis in Electrical Machines Chair(s): Karim Younsi

A Hybrid Model for Improved Hysteresis Loss Prediction in Electrical Machines .............................. 4348 Maged Ibrahim, Pragasen Pillay Concordia University, Canada

Coupled Electromagnetic-Thermal Analysis of Electric Machines Including Transient Operation based on Finite Element Techniques ................................................................................ 4356

Wenying Jiang, T.M. Jahns University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Modelling, Improvement and Experimental Validation of a 50 kHz-5 kVA Litz-Wired Transformer for PV Inverters ............................................................................................ 4364

Ernesto L. Barrios, Alfredo Ursúa, Luis Marroyo, Pablo Sanchis Public University of Navarra, Spain

Investigation of Mechanical Loss and Heat Transfer in an Axial-Flux PM Machine ......................... 4372 Rafal Wrobel, Gyula Vaniel, Colin Copeland, Tomasz Duda, Dave Staton, Phil Mellor University of Bristol, United Kingdom; ThyssenKrupp Presta Hungary Ltd., Hungary; Unversity of Bath, United Kingdom; Motor Design Ltd., United Kingdom

Poster Session: Diagnostics and Fault Detection in Electrical Machines Chair(s): Karim Younsi

Influence of d- and q-Axis Currents on Demagnetization in PM Synchronous Machines ................ 4380 James D. McFarland, T.M. Jahns University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Inter Turn Short Fault Model of PMSMs with Series and Parallel Winding Connection ................... 4388 Bon-Gwan Gu, Jun-Hyuk Choi, In-Soung Jung Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Korea (South)

Transient Analysis of Irreversible Demagnetization of Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motor with Stator Turn Fault under the Operating State ............................................................ 4396

Yoon-Seok Lee, Kyung-Tae Kim, Jin Hur University of Ulsan, Korea (South)

The Use of the Stator Instantaneous Complex Apparent Impedance Signature Analysis for Discriminating Stator Winding Faults and Supply Voltage Unbalance in Three-Phase Induction Motors .................................................................................... 4403

M'hamed Drif, Malika Drif, Jorge O. Estima, A.J. Marques Cardoso University of Science and Technology of Oran M.B., Algeria; University of Beira Interior, Portugal

Fault-Tolerant Operation Strategy for Claw-Pole Generators with Stator Turn-to-Turn Short Circuits ..................................................................................................... N/A

Siwei Cheng, Thomas G. Habetler, Ronald G. Harley Ford Motor Company, United States; Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Detecting Faults in Doubly Fed Induction Generator by Rotor Side Transient Current Measurement ... 4420 Goran Stojcic, Kenan Pasanbegovic, Thomas M. Wolbank Vienna University of Technology, Austria

On-Line Detection of High Resistance Connections with Inverse-Sequence Regulators in Three Phase Induction Motor Drives ........................................................................... 4426

L. Zarri, M.N. Mengoni, Y. Gritli, A. Tani, F. Filippetti, Sang Bin Lee University of Bologna, Italy; Korea University, Korea (South)

Generalized Bearing Roughness Fault Detection in Claw-Pole Generators ..................................... 4432 Siwei Cheng, Thomas G. Habetler, J. Rhett Mayor, Ronald G. Harley Ford Motor Company, United States; Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Detection of Gearbox Bearing Defects using Electrical Signature Analysis for Doubly-Fed Wind Generators ............................................................................................................ 4438

Pinjia Zhang, Prabhakar Neti GE Global Research Center, United States

Analytical Modelling of Stator Turn Fault in Surface Mounted Permanent Magnet Machines ......... 4445 Bhaskar Sen, Jiabin Wang The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Early Detection Technique for Stator Winding Inter-Turn Fault in BLDC Motor using Input Impedance .................................................................................................. 4453

Chae-Lim Jeong, Seung-Tae Lee, Jin Hur University of Ulsan, Korea (South)

Study on Bearing Impedance Properties at Several Hundred Kilohertz for Different Electric Machine Operating Parameters ............................................................................. 4460

Ville Niskanen, Annette Muetze, Jero Ahola Lappeenranta University, Finland; Graz University of Technology, Austria

Poster Session: Renewable Energy Technologies II: PV Chair(s): Hamid A. Toliyat

Firefighter Safety for PV Systems: Overview of Future Requirements and Protection Systems ........ 4468 Sergiu Spataru, Dezso Sera, Frede Blaabjerg, Laszlo Mathe, Tamas Kerekes Aalborg University, Denmark

A Feedfoward Scheme to Improve System Stability in Grid-Connected Inverter with LCL Filter ...... 4476 Changyue Zou, Bangyin Liu, Shanxu Duan, Rui Li Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Experimental Verification of Energy Harvest from Non-Planar Photovoltaic Surfaces ..................... 4481 Haiyu Zhang, Robert S. Balog Texas A&M University, United States

Predicting Shading of Photovoltaic Systems with Cell-Level Resolution ........................................... 4488 Stephanie J. Crocker, Charles R. Sullivan Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, United States

Dual-Stage Microinverter Design with a GaN-Based Interleaved Flyback Converter Stage ............ 4496 L. Garcia-Rodriguez, E. Williams, J.C. Balda, J. Gonzalez-Llorente, E. Lindstrom, A. Oliva Univ. of Arkansas, United States; Univ. Sergio Arboleda, Colombia; Univ.d Nacional del Sur, Argentina

Phase-Staggered Multiple ZVS Inverters for Grid-Connected PV Systems ........................................ 4503 Vidisha Gupta, S. Ali Khajehoddin, Praveen Jain Queen's University, Canada; University of Alberta, Canada

A Comparative Study of Degradation and Performance of Thin Film Photovoltaic Generators versus a Multi-Crystalline Generator ............................................................................. 4511

Íñigo de la Parra, Miguel García, Javier Marcos, Luis Marroyo Public University of Navarra, Spain

Poster Session: Solar PV Chair(s): Yilmaz Sozer

Two-Stage PV Inverter System Emulator in Converter based Power Grid Emulation System .......... 4518 Wenchao Cao, Yiwei Ma, Jingxin Wang, Liu Yang, Jing Wang, Fred Wang, Leon M. Tolbert The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

A Reliable Photovoltaic Integrated UPS System with Modified Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) Algorithm ............................................................................................ 4526

Swanand Juvekar, Jonathan Brandmeyer, Bobby Compton, Yu Liu, Subhashish Bhattacharya Eaton, United States; North Carolina State University, United States

Transient Performance Analysis of a Small-Scale PV-PHS Power Plant Fed by a SVPWM Drive Applied for a Distribution System ............................................................................... 4532

Pirooz Javanbakht, Salman Mohagheghi, M. Godoy Simões Colorado School of Mines, United States

Short-Term Photovoltaic Output Forecasting Model for Economic Dispatch of Power System Incorporating Large-Scale Photovoltaic Plant ............................................................ 4540

Meiqin Mao, Wenjian Gong, Liuchen Chang Hefei University of Technology, China; University of New Brunswick, Canada

Poster Session: Distributed Generation Chair(s): Rolando Burgos

Distributed Generation Grid Integration using Virtual Synchronous Generator with Adoptive Virtual Inertia ...................................................................................................................... 4546

Jaber Alipoor, Yushi Miura, Toshifumi Ise Osaka University, Japan

Optimal Location of Battery Energy Storage Systems in Power Distribution Network for Integrating Renewable Energy Sources ............................................................................................. 4553

Srinivas Bhaskar Karanki, David Xu, Bala Venkatesh, Birendra N. Singh Ryerson University, Canada; Hydro One Inc., Canada

A Generalized Approach for Intelligent Fault Detection and Recovery in Power Electronic Systems ... 4559 Weiqiang Chen, Ali M. Bazzi University of Connecticut, United States

Voltage Sag and Unbalance Generator for Power Quality Testing of Adjustable Speed Drives ..... 4565 Rangarajan M. Tallam, Richard A. Lukaszewski Rockwell Automation, United States

Voltage and Frequency Control of an Islanded Electronically-Coupled Distributed Generation Unit .............................................................................................................. N/A

Afsoon Nejati, Amin Nobakhti, Houshang Karimi Sharif University of Technology, Iran; Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, Canada

Poster Session: Microgrid Chair(s): Jin Wang

Small-Signal Analysis and Modeling of Parallel Inverters based on the Droop Control Method in Micro-Grid ................................................................................................ 4580

Xuan Zhang, Jinjun Liu, Zhiyuan You, Linyuan Zhou Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

A Robust Synchronization Method for Centralized Microgrids ......................................................... 4587 Armando Bellini, Stefano Bifaretti, Franco Giannini University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

Optimal Allocation and Economic Evaluation for Industrial PV Microgrid ....................................... 4595 Meiqin Mao, Peng Jin, Yongchao Zhao, Fu Chen, Liuchen Chang Hefei University of Technology, China; University of New Brunswick, Canada

H∞ and Gain Scheduled H∞ Control for Islanded Microgrids .......................................................... 4603 Joel Steenis, Lloyd Breazeale, Kostas Tsakalis, Raja Ayyanar Arizona State University, United States

A Novel Robust Communication Algorithm for Distributed Secondary Control of Islanded MicroGrids ......................................................................................................... 4609

Qobad Shafiee, Tomislav Dragicevic, Juan C. Vasquez, Josep M. Guerrero, Cedomir Stefanovic, Petar Popovski Aalborg University, Denmark

Poster Session: Fuel Cells Chair(s): Giorgio Spiazzi

A New Three-Phase High-Power Soft-Switched DC-DC Converter based Fuel Cell Power Conditioning System with Minimized DC Capacitor ............................................... 4617

Xiaohu Liu, Hui Li Florida State University, United States

Electrical Circuit Analysis of CO Poisoning in High Temperature PEM Fuel Cells for Rapid Fault Diagnostics ....................................................................................... 4623

Chris De Beer, Paul Barendse, Pragasen Pillay, Brian Bullecks, Raghunathan Rengaswamy University of Cape Town, South Africa; Texas Tech University, United States

Poster Session: Lighting Technologies Chair(s): Giorgio Spiazzi

Input Filter Design for TRIAC Dimmable LED Lamps ........................................................................ 4631 Montu Doshi, James Patterson Texas Instruments, Inc., United States

Sliding Mode Control of a Ćuk Converter with Variable Hysteresis Width for HBLEDs Applications ... N/A M. Bodetto, A. El Aroudi, A. Cid-Pastor, J. Calvente, Luis Martinez-Salamero Universidad Rovira i Virgili, Spain

Hybrid Passive Current Sharing Method for Multi-Channel SRC LED Driver .................................... 4646 Ting Jiang, Jianfeng Wang, Junming Zhang, Xinke Wu Zhejiang University, China

DC Level Dimmable LED Driver using DC Distribution ..................................................................... 4650 Gab-Su Seo, Kyu-Chan Lee, Bo-Hyung Cho Seoul National University, Korea (South); Interpower Co., Ltd., Korea (South)

A Novel Double Frequency Dimmer for Lighting Device .................................................................. 4655 Wu Chen, Xu Zhu, Guangjiang Wang, Gangyao Wang Southeast University, China; North Carolina State University, United States

Hybrid Centralized-Distributed Power Conditioning System for Thermoelectric Generator with High Energy Efficiency .............................................................................................. 4659

Hongfei Wu, Kai Sun, Min Chen, Zhe Chen, Yan Xing Nanjing Univ. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China; Tsinghua Univ., China; Aalborg Univ., Denmark

Load Characterisation of Electric Spring ........................................................................................... 4665 Chi Kwan Lee, Kai Lok Cheng, Wai Man Ng The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Efficient Single Phase Harmonics Elimination Method for Microgrids Operating in Grid Connected or Standalone Mode ........................................................................................................ 4671

Saeed Anwar, Ali Elrayyah, Yilmaz Sozer University of Akron, United States

Poster Session: Power Converters for Transportation and Utility Applications Chair(s): Axel Mertens

A Power Decoupling Method based on Four-Switch Three-Port DC/DC/AC Converter in DC Microgrid ................................................................................................................. 4678

Wen Cai, Ling Jiang, Bangyin Liu, Shanxu Duan, Changyue Zou Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Withdrawn

Sinusoidal Compensator with Active Damping Effects in Grid-Connected Inverter with an LCL Filter .................................................................................................................. 4683

Toshiji Kato, Kaoru Inoue, Haruzumi Kawabata, Yusuke Akiyama Doshisha University, Japan

1.5MVA Grid-Connected Interleaved Inverters using Coupled Inductors for Wind Power Generation System ........................................................................................................ 4689

Dongsul Shin, Jong-Pil Lee, Kyung-Jun Lee, Tae-Jin Kim, Dong-Wook Yoo, Fang Zheng Peng, Baoming Ge, Honnyong Cha Pusan National University, Korea (South); Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute, Korea (South); Michigan State University, United States; Kyungpook National University, Korea (South)

Control Technique for 15 kV SiC IGBT based Active Front End Converter of a 13.8 kV Grid Tied 100 kVA Transformerless Intelligent Power Substation ...................................... 4697

Sachin Madhusoodhanan, Kamalesh Hatua, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States; Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India

Reactive Power Compensation Bridge with Minimized Equipped Capacitor and its Application to Static Var Compensator ......................................................................................... 4705

Takanori Isobe, Kyohei Kato, Yoel Rosales, Daisuke Shiojima, Ryuichi Shimada Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan; MERSTech Co., Ltd., Japan

Analysis and Design of a Multi-Port Converter using a Magnetic Coupling Inductor Technique .... 4713 Kenichi Itoh, Masanori Ishigaki, Naoki Yanagizawa, Shuji Tomura, Takaji Umeno Toyota Central R&D Labs., Japan

A Compact Integrated Switched Reluctance Motor Drive with Bridgeless PFC Converter ................ 4719 Jianing Liang, Linni Jian, Guoqing Xu, Ming Chang Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, China; The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Rapid Charging Strategy in the Constant Voltage Mode for a High Power Li-Ion Battery ............... 4725 Yong-Duk Lee, Sung-Yeul Park University of Connecticut, United States

Poster Session: Power Converters for Renewable Energy Applications Chair(s): Eduard Muljadi

Optimization of SiC-Based H5 and Conergy-NPC Transformerless PV Inverters ............................. 4732 Stefanos Saridakis, Eftichios Koutroulis, Frede Blaabjerg Technical University of Crete, Greece; Aalborg University, Denmark

Study on a Control Method of a Single-Phase Utility Interactive Inverter with a Power Decoupling Function .................................................................................................... 4740

Keisuke Toyama, Toshihisa Shimizu Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan

Dual Active Bridge Converter with PWM Control for Solid State Transformer Application .............. 4747 Chenhao Nan, Raja Ayyanar Arizona State University, United States

Comparison of Multi-MW Converters Considering the Determining Factors in Wind Power Application .................................................................................................................... 4754

Ke Ma, Marco Liserre, Frede Blaabjerg Aalborg University, Denmark

Low Voltage Ride-Through of Single-Phase Transformerless Photovoltaic Inverters ....................... 4762 Yongheng Yang, Frede Blaabjerg, Huai Wang Aalborg University, Denmark

A Bidirectional Current-Fed Resonant Push-pull Converter for Low Voltage, High Current Applications ........................................................................................... 4770

Jani Hiltunen, Vesa Väisänen, Pertti Silventoinen Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland

Saturation Effects in Digital Extremum Seeking Control for Photovoltaic Applications .................... 4775 Ramon Leyva, Hector Zazo Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain

A Compact nX DC-DC Converter for Photovoltaic Power Systems .................................................... 4780 Fang Zheng Peng, Matthew L. Gebben, Baoming Ge Michigan State University, United States

A Digital Charge-Mode Control Algorithm for Power Decoupling in a Flyback Microinverter ........ 4785 Shiladri Chakraborty, Niharika Gupta, Souvik Chattopadhyay Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

Integration of Multi-Terminal DC to DC Hub Architecture with Solid State Transformer for Renewable Energy Integration .......................................................................................................... 4793

Sumit Dutta, Sudhin Roy, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States

Use Conditions and Efficiency Measurements of DC Power Optimizers for Photovoltaic Systems ..... 4801 Chris Deline, Sara MacAlpine National Renewable Energy Laboratory, United States; University of Colorado, United States

Poster Session: AC to DC Converters Chair(s): Gerry Moschopoulos

Analysis and Design of a New Three-Level PFC AC-DC Converter .................................................. 4808 Mehdi Narimani, Gerry Moschopoulos University of Western Ontario, Canada

Improving the Dynamic Response of Power Factor Correctors using Simple Digital Filters: Moving Average Filter Comparative Evaluation ............................................................................... 4814

Jason Forbes, Martin Ordonez, Matias Anun University of British Columbia, Canada

Charge-Based ZVS Soft Switching Analysis of a Single-Stage Dual Active Bridge AC-DC Converter ... 4820 Jordi Everts, Florian Krismer, Jeroen Van den Keybus, Johan Driesen, Johann W. Kolar Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven), Belgium; ETH Zurich, Switzerland; TRIPHASE, Belgium

Single-Phase Voltage-Doubler with Mismatched Capacitors for Balanced Output Voltages and Reduced DC-Bus Voltage Ripples ................................................................................ 4830

Wen-Long Ming, Qing-Chang Zhong University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

A Single-Stage Single-Switch Transformerless Buck-Buck Converter with Constant Input Power Factor in the Entire Operational Range ......................................................... 4837

Yu Chen, Zhihao Zhong, Shengfang Fan, Yong Kang Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

A Nonlinear Control Approach for a Bi-Directional Full-Bridge AC/DC Converter ......................... 4845 Nabil Akel, Majid Pahlevaninezhad, Praveen Jain Queen's University, Canada

Observer based Active Damping of LCL Resonance in Grid Connected Voltage Source Converters .... 4850 Vlatko Miskovic, Vladimir Blasko, Thomas Jahns, Anton Smith, Charles Romenesko Danfoss Power Electronics, United States; University of Wisconsin - Madison, United States; United Technologies Research Center, United States

Modeling and Control of Average Input Current to Enhance Power Density for Three-Phase Interleaved Boost Converters ....................................................................................... 4857

YoungSun Lee, SeYoung Park, Jul-Ki Seok Yeungnam University, Korea (South)

Control of Three-Phase Buck-Type Rectifier in Discontinuous Current Mode ................................... 4864 Ben Guo, Fred Wang, Rolando Burgos, Eddy Aeloiza University of Tennessee, United States; Virginia Tech, United States; ABB Corporate Research, United States

Low-Cost High-Power-Factor Three-Phase Rectifier with Turn-On Current Suppression Circuit ..... 4872 Dongsheng Li, Yasuo Notohara, Masahiro Sano, Tatsuo Ando Hitachi, Ltd., Japan; Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd., Japan; Hitachi Appliances, Inc., Japan

Poster Session: DC to DC Converters I Chair(s): Bill Peterson

A Family of Bidirectional DC/DC Converters Suitable for Asymmetrical Power Flow Requirement ..... 4878 Wu Chen, Guangjiang Wang, Xu Zhu Southeast University, China

A Center-Tapped Forward-Flyback DC/DC Converter for Low Power Applications ........................ 4882 SeungWoon Lee, KyuSik Choi, BoHyung Cho, ByungChul Hyun Seoul National University, Korea (South); Samsung Electronics, Korea (South)

Single-Switch ZVZCS Quasi-Resonant CLL Isolated DC-DC Converter for Low-Power 32" LCD TV ..... 4887 Seung-Hee Ryu, Jung-Hoon Ahn, Byoung-Kuk Lee, Kwang-Seung Cho Sungkyunkwan University, Korea (South); Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd, Korea (South)

A DC-DC Converter with Stacked Flyback Converters ...................................................................... 4894 Navid Golbon, Farnaz Ghodousipour, Gerry Moschopoulos Western University, Canada

Interleaved Series Input Parallel Output Zero-Voltage-Switching Converter ................................... 4900 Haixian Liu, Jinbin Zhao, Keqing Qu Shanghai University of Electric Power, China

Increasing the Voltage and the Switching Frequency in a Dual Active Bridge using a Normally-On SiC JFET in a Cascode Configuration .......................................................................... 4905

Alberto Rodriguez, Aitor Vazquez, Diego G. Lamar, Marta M. Hernando University of Oviedo, Spain

A Dual Pulse Modulated Five-Element Multi-Resonant DC-DC Converter and its Performance Evaluations ............................................................................................................... 4912

Hiroto Mizutani, Tomokazu Mishima, Mutsuo Nakaoka Kobe University, Japan; Kyungnam University, Korea (South); University of Malaya, Malaysia

Adaptive Hybrid Primary/Secondary-Side Digital Control for Series Resonant DC-DC Converters in 48V VR Applications ....................................................................................... 4920

S. Pan, M. Pahlevaninezhad, P.K. Jain Queen's University, Canada

High-Reliability Long-Backup-time Super UPS with Multiple Energy Sources .................................. 4926 Haijin Li, Wenping Zhang, Dehong Xu Zhejiang University, China

Load Monitoring and Output Power Control of a Wireless Power Transfer System without any Wireless Communication Feedback .............................................................................. 4934

Jian Yin, Deyan Lin, Chi Kwan Lee, S.Y. Hui The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Inductive Magnetic Harvester with Resonant Capacitive Rectifier based on Synchronized Switch Harvesting Technique ...................................................................................... 4940

Qian Sun, Sumeet Patil, Nian-Xiang Sun, Brad Lehman Northeastern University, United States

Magnetically Coupled Buck Converters ............................................................................................. 4948 Tobias Schmid, Alexandr Ikriannikov Volterra Semiconductor Corporation, United States

Study of an Active Network DC/DC Boost Converter based on Switched-Inductor .......................... 4955 Ting Wang, Yu Tang, Yaohua He Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, China

Adaptive Voltage Positioning with Average Current Mode Control ................................................. 4961 Ruqi Li, Tony O'Brien, John Lee, John Beecroft, Kenny Hwang Cisco, Inc., United States

A High Efficiency Resonant Switched Capacitor Converter with Continuous Conversion Ratio ....... 4969 Alon Cervera, Michael Evzelman, Mor Mordechai Peretz, Shmuel Ben-Yaakov Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Inductor Optimization for Multiphase Interleaved Synchronous Bidirectional Boost Converter Working in Discontinuous Conduction Mode with Zero Voltage Switching ..................................... 4977

Aitor Vazquez, Alberto Rodriguez, Kevin Martin, Manuel Arias, Marta M. Hernando University of Oviedo, Spain

Elimination of Reactive Power in Dual Active Bridge by Hybrid of Phase Shift and PWM Control ..... 4985 Xiaolei Hu, K.J. Tseng, Shan Yin, Rudy Tjandra, Tao Wang Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Poster Session: PM and IPM Machines Chair(s): Patel Reddy

Design and Analysis of Neodymium Free SPOKE-Type Motor with Segmented Wing Shape Permanent-Magnet for Concentrating Flux Density .......................................................................... 4991

Mohmmad Mizanoor Rahman, Kyung-Tae Kim, Jin Hur University of Ulsan, Korea (South)

Investigation of Radial Electromagnetic Force Density and Vibration in a Fractional-Slot Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine ........................................................................... 4998

Weizhong Fei, Patrick Chi-Kwong Luk Cranfield University, United Kingdom

Robust Design Optimization of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Utilizing Genetic and Taguchi's Algorithm ........................................................................................ 5006

Mazharul Chowdhury, Mohammad Islam, Abraham Gebregergis, Tomy Sebastian Nexteer Automotive Inc., United States

Methods for Studying the Pareto-Fronts of Multi-Objective Design Optimization Problems of Electrical Machines ........................................................................................................ 5013

Yao Duan, Qin Sun, Dan M. Ionel University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, United States; Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

Optimal Design of a Special Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine for Magnetocaloric Refrigeration ............................................................................................................ 5019

Christophe Espanet, Christophe Kieffer, Amine Mira, Stefan Giurgea, Frederic Gustin University of Franche-Comte, France; Siemens S.A.S., France

Measuring Magnetic Properties of Synchronous Machines by Applying Angle Estimation Techniques Known from Sensorless Control ................................................................... 5026

Sascha Kuehl, Ralph Kennel Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Germany

Operation and Design Principles of a PM Vernier Motor .................................................................. 5034 Byungtaek Kim, Thomas A. Lipo Kunsan National Univerity, Korea (South); University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Design and Performance Improvement of a Line-Start PMSM .......................................................... 5042 Solmaz Kahourzade, Amin Mahmoudi, Wooi Ping Hew, Mohammad Nasir Uddin University of Malaya, Malaysia; Lakehead University, Canada

Winding Factors and Magnetic Fields in Permanent Magnet Brushless Machines with Concentrated Windings and Modular Stator Cores .......................................................................... 5048

Greg Heins, Dan Ionel, Mark Thiele Regal Beloit Corporation, United States; Charles Darwin University, Australia

Morphing Parametric Modeling and Design Optimization of Spoke and V-Type Permanent Magnet Machines by Combined Design of Experiments and Differential Evolution Algorithms ..... 5056

Peng Zhang, Dan M. Ionel, Nabeel A.O. Demerdash Marquette University, United States; Regal Beloit Corp., United States

Permanent Magnet Motor Capable of Pole Changing for High Efficiency ....................................... 5064 Kazuto Sakai, Nariaki Yuzawa Toyo University, Japan

Explicit Criteria for Reluctance Torque Utility of Permanent Magnet Motors .................................... 5072 Akeshi Takahashi, Eri Maruyama, Wataru Hatsuse Hitachi, Ltd., Japan

Modeling and Analysis of Electromagnetic Vibrations in Fractional Slot PM Machines for Electric Propulsion .................................................................................................. 5077

H.Y. Isaac Du, Lei Hao, Hejie Lin General Motors, United States

Energy Efficiency Comparison of SR and IPM Generators for Hybrid Electric Vehicle ...................... 5085 Katsuhiko Urase, Kyohei Kiyota, Hiroya Sugimoto, Akira Chiba Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Assessment of 12-Slot, 14-Pole Permanent Magnet Flux Switching Machine with Hybrid Excitation for Electric Vehicle Application .............................................................................. 5092

Vipulkumar I. Patel, Jiabin Wang The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Novel Nonlinear Inductance Modeling of Permanent Magnet Motor ............................................... 5100 David Woodburn, Thomas Wu, Louis Chow, Quinn Leland University of Central Florida, United States; Air Force Research Laboratory, United States

Reduction of Permanent Magnets in Small-Scale Wind Turbines ..................................................... 5105 Adam Shea, Daniel C. Ludois University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

Poster Session: Induction Machines Chair(s): Patel Reddy

Sensorless Field Oriented Controller for Five-Phase Induction Machine Under Open-Circuit Phase Faults ...................................................................................................... N/A

Ahmed S. Morsy, A.S. Abdel-Khalik, Shehab Ahmed, Ahmed Massoud Alexandria University, Egypt; Qatar University, Qatar; Texas A&M University at Qatar, Qatar

Design of a Measuring System to Analyze the Power Transmission in the Slip Ring System in Double Fed Induction Generators (DFIG) .......................................................... 5118

A.T. Hermann Houenouvo, Robert Jensch, Wilfried Hofmann Technical University Dresden, Germany

DC Biased Stimulation Method for Induction Motor Parameters Identification at Standstill without Inverter Nonlinearity Compensation .................................................................... 5123

Guangtong Shen, Kai Wang, Wenxi Yao, Kevin Lee, Zhengyu Lu Zhejiang University, China; Eaton Corporation, United States

Poster Session: Converters for AC Grid Connection of DC Distribution Systems Chair(s): Jon Are Suul

Power Management Strategy for DC Microgrid Interfaced to Distribution System based on Solid State Transformer ..................................................................................................... 5131

Xunwei Yu, Xu She, Xijun Ni, Gangyao Wang, Alex Huang North Carolina State University, United States

Bidirectional Three-Phase PFC Concept based on an Integrated Inverting-Link Current Source Converter .......................................................................................... 5137

Thiago B. Soeiro, Marcelo L. Heldwein Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil

A High-Efficiency Single-Phase Bidirectional AC-DC Converter with Miniminized Common Mode Voltages for Battery Energy Storage Systems .......................................................... 5145

Bin Gu, Jason Dominic, BaiFeng Chen, Jih-Sheng Lai Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Poster Session: Grid Integration of Electric Vehicles Chair(s): Seddik Bacha

Combining Models to Assess the Impact of Electric Vehicles on an Evolving Grid ........................... 5150 Norma Anglani, Fabrizio Fattori, Giuseppe Muliere University of Pavia, Italy; Environmental Department Province of Pavia, Italy

Reduced-Capacity Smart Charger for Electric Vehicles on Single-Phase Three-Wire Distribution Feeders with Reactive Power Control ......................................................... 5158

Hidenori Tanaka, Toshihiko Tanaka, Takaaki Wakimoto, Eiji Hiraki, Masayuki Okamoto Yamaguchi University, Japan; Ube National College of Technology, Japan

V2G Integration and Experimental Demonstration on a Lab-Scale Microgrid ................................. 5165 Patricio A. Mendoza-Araya, Phillip J. Kollmeyer, Daniel C. Ludois University of Wisconsin - Madison, United States

Smart Charging of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) on the Residential Electric Grid Regarding the Voltage Plan .......................................................................................... N/A

Harun Turker, Ahmad Hably, Seddik Bacha G2ELab, France; GIPSA-Lab, France

Plug-In Vehicles Car Park Photovaltic Farm Construction for Cost and Emission Reductions .......... N/ATan Ma, Osama Mohammed Florida International University, United States

Poster Session: Static Compensators and Active Power Filters Chair(s): Fang Zheng Peng

An Overview of Grid Fundamental and Harmonic Components Detection Techniques .................. 5185 Yi Fei Wang, Yun Wei Li Canadian Utilities Ltd, Canada; University of Alberta, Canada

A Multi-Loop Control System for Series DC Active Filter in a Medium-Voltage DC Amplifier ......... 5193 Hesam Mirzaee, Subhashish Bhattacharya, Sandeep Bala North Carolina State University, United States; ABB US Corporate Research Center, United States

A 7.2 kV Experimental Setup of a Third Harmonic Hybrid Active Filter for Medium Voltage Utility Applications ................................................................................................. 5199

Jorge E. Hernandez, Rajendra P. Kandula, Frank Lambert, Deepak Divan, Santiago Grijalva Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

DC-Side Series Active Power Filter for STATCOM Performance under System Faults ...................... 5207 Saman Babaei, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States

Shunt Active Power Filter with Open-End Winding Transformer and Series Connected Converters ............................................................................................................. 5215

G.A. de A. Carlos, C.B. Jacobina, E.C. dos Santos Jr., E.L.L. Fabrício, N. Rocha Federal Institute of Alagoas, Brazil; Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil; Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPI, United States; Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil

Shunt Compensator based on Three-Phase Interconnected Converters .......................................... 5222 C.B. Jacobina, E.L.L. Fabricio, A.V.G. Menezes, M.B.R. Correa, G.A.A. Carlos Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil

Modeling and Analysis of Harmonic Resonance in a Power Electronics based AC Power System ...... 5229 Xiongfei Wang, Frede Blaabjerg, Zhe Chen, Weimin Wu Aalborg University, Denmark; Shanghai Maritime University, China

Poster Session: Utility and Smart Grid Applications Chair(s): Yilmaz Sozer

Virtual Neutral Point Selection for Three-Leg Railway Power Quality Conditioner .......................... N/AZhang Chunpeng, Jiang Qirong, Tian Xu, Wei Yingdong Tsinghua University, China

Modeling and Design of Multi-Parallel-Connected Static Synchronous Series Compensators with Daisy-Chained Transformers ............................................................................ 5240

Victor Sui-pung Cheung, Henry Shu-hung Chung, Ke-Wei Wang, Alan Wai-lun Lo City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

An Improved Active Frequency Drift Islanding Detection Method with Lower Total Harmonic Distortion ....................................................................................................... 5248

Wu Chen, Guangjiang Wang, Xu Zhu, Bo Zhao Southeast University, China; Zhejiang Electric Power Test and Research Institute, China

Use of Hooke's Law for Stabilizing Future Smart Grid – The Electric Spring Concept ...................... 5253 C.K. Lee, S.C. Tan, F.F. Wu, S.Y.R. Hui, B. Chaudhuri The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong; Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Development of A New Bridge-Type Chopper for Low-Voltage SMES Applications ........................ 5258 Jianxun Jin, Wei Xu, Xiaoyuan Chen, Yongchang Zhang, Xin Zhou, Ying Xin University of Electronic Science and Technology, China; RMIT University, Australia; North China University of Technology, China; Innopower Superconductor Cable Co., Ltd., China

Comparison on the Unbalanced-Load Handling Capability of Two Power Electronic Transformer Topologies .................................................................................................... 5266

Xinyu Wang, Shaodi Ouyang, Jinjun Liu, Taotao Xu, Xiaojian Wang, Linyuan Zhou Xi'an Jiaotong Univeristy, China

New Control Technique for Sensorless Grid Synchronization of Modular Multilevel Converters for HVDC Systems ........................................................................................... 5273

Andrés Escobar-Mejía, David A. Guzmán P., Juan C. Balda, Claudio A. Busada University of Arkansas, United States; Universidad Nacional del Sur, Argentina

Poster Session: DC to AC and AC to AC Converters Chair(s): Mor Peretz

Switched-Coupled-Inductor Inverter ................................................................................................. 5280 Qin Lei, Fang Z. Peng, Miaosen Shen Michigan State University, United States; United Technology Research Center, United States

Single-Phase Power Compensation in a Current Source Converter ................................................. 5288 Montie A. Vitorino, Mauricio B.R. Correa, Cursino B. Jacobina Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil; Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil

Improved Control Strategy for Modular 2 MVA AC/AC Power Converter ........................................ 5294 Carlo Concari, Paolo Cova, Giovanni Franceschini, Andrea Toscani, Fulvio Bertoluzza University of Parma, Italy; POSEICO S.p.A., Italy

A Comparative Study of FPGA based Cycloinverter with Two Modulation Techniques ................... 5301 Anshul Agarwal, Vineeta Agarwal NIT Hamirpur, India; MNNIT Allahabad, India

Predictive Current Control of a Four-Leg Indirect Matrix Converter with Imposed Source Currents and Common-Mode Voltage Reduction .................................................. 5306

C. Garcia, M. Rivera, M. Lopez, J. Rodriguez, P. Wheeler, R. Pena, J. Espinoza, J. Riedemann Universidad de Talca, Chile; Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile; University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; Universidad de Concepcion, Chile

AC-DC-AC Multilevel Converters based on Three-Leg Converters .................................................. 5312 C.B. Jacobina, A. de P. D. Queiroz, A.C.N. Maia, E.R.C. da Silva, A.C. Oliveira Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil

Three-Phase to Three-Phase AC/AC DC-Link Converters based on Three-Level and Two-Level Legs ....................................................................................................... 5320

L. de Macedo Barros, C.B. Jacobina, A.C. Oliveira, I.S. de Freitas, E.R.C. da Silva Federal University of Campina Grande, Brazil; Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil

Bridgeless High Power Factor Buck-Converter Operating in Discontinuous Capacitor Voltage Mode ............................................................................................ 5328

Abbas A. Fardoun, Nasrullah M. Khraim, Esam H. Ismail, Ahmad J. Sabzali, Mustafa A. Al-Saffar United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates; Al Ain Distribution Company, United Arab Emirates; College of Technological Studies, Kuwait

Novel Topology Derivation for Low-Common Mode Noise H-Bridge Converters with Additional Switches ................................................................................................. 5335

Jong-Won Shin, Hojoon Shin, Jung-Ik Ha, Bo-Hyung Cho Seoul National University, Korea (South)

X-Source Inverter: A Generic Z-Source Inverter Structure ................................................................ 5341 Xinping Ding, Chenghui Zhang, Zhaoming Qian Shandong University, China; Zhejiang University, China

Common-Mode Voltage Reduction with Two-Phase Modulation in Three-Level PWM Inverter ...... 5349 Toshiji Kato, Kaoru Inoue, Kyu Takano, Ariyasu Aki Doshisha University, Japan

High-Frequency Interleaved Three-Phase Inverter with Novel Single Reference Six Pulse Modulation (SRSPM) Technique .......................................................................................... 5355

Udupi R. Prasanna, Akshay Kumar Rathore University of Texas, Dallas, United States; National University of Singapore, Singapore

Analytical Modelling of Modulation of Soft-Switched Partial-Resonant Link Inverter Suitable for PV ... 5363 I. Pecelj, S.W.H. de Haan, J.A. Ferreira Delft University of Technology, Netherlands

Ultra-Sparse AC-Link Converters ...................................................................................................... 5369 Mahshid Amirabadi, Jeihoon Baek, Hamid Toliyat Texas A&M University, United States; Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Korea (South)

Bidirectional Soft-Switched AC/AC High Frequency Link Converter ................................................. 5377 Ankan De, Sudhin Roy, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States

Poster Session: Stability and Power Quality Chair(s): Srdjan Lukic

Stability Analysis of the Shunt Regulator in PCU with Describing Function Method ........................ 5385 Shiheng Wang, Xiaojie You, Hong Li, Ruixiang Hao, Trillion Q. Zheng Beijing Jiaotong University, China

Low Frequency Ripple Propagation Analysis in LLC Resonant Converter based on Signal Modulation-Demodulation Theory and Reduction based on PIR Control Strategy ........................... 5390

Xi Chen, Mengyin Ma, Shanxu Duan, Wen Cai, Changsong Chen Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Stable Control Design of Average Current Mode Control for Multi-Phase Transformer-Linked Type Boost Chopper Circuit .............................................................................. 5395

Kenta Iwamoto, Kenshiro Katsura, Taiki Kato, Masayoshi Yamamoto Shimane University, Japan

Performance Metrics for Small-Signal Stability Assessment of DC-Distributed Power-System-Architecture Comparisons ......................................................................................... 5403

S. Vesti, J.A. Oliver, R. Prieto, J.A. Cobos, T. Suntio Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain; Tampere University of Technology, Finland

Stability Analysis of Inverter based Generator Emulator in Test-Bed for Power Systems ................ 5410 Liu Yang, Xiaohu Zhang, Yiwei Ma, Jing Wang, Lijun Hang, Keman Lin, Leon M. Tolbert, Fred Wang, Kevin Tomsovic University of Tennessee, United States

Design and Performance Evaluation of Overcurrent Protection Schemes for Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power MOSFETs ............................................................................................... 5418

Zhiqiang Wang, Xiaojie Shi, Yang Xue, Leon M. Tolbert, Benjamin J. Blalock, Fred Wang University of Tennessee, United States

Circulating Current Control and Reduction in a Paralleled Converter Test-Bed System .................. 5426 Yiwei Ma, Liu Yang, Jing Wang, Xiaojie Shi, Fred Wang, Leon M. Tolbert University of Tennessee, United States

Poster Session: DC to DC Converters II Chair(s): Brandon Pierquet

Analysis and Design of a Three-Level DC-DC Converter with Load Adaptive ZVS Auxiliary Circuit ..... 5433 Pritam Das, Majid Pahlevaninezhad, Aniruddha Mukherjee, Gerry Moschopoulos, Praveen Jain National University of Singapore, Singapore; Queen's University, Canada; University of Western Ontario, Canada

Soft Switching Full-Bridge Converter with a Wide ZVS Range and Reduced Parasitic Oscillation ..... 5440 Zhong Chen, Shasha Liu, Yang Wang, Liangchen Shi Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

Comparison of Multi-Phase SAB Converters vs. Multi-Phase SRC Converters .................................. 5448 Asier Garcia-Bediaga, Irma Villar, Ion Etxeberria-Otadui, Philippe Barrade, Alfred Rufer IK4-IKERLAN Technology Research Center, Spain; STI-IEL-LEI, EPFL, Switzerland

Modeling of a Fixed-Frequency Resonant LLC DC/DC Converter with Capacitive Output Filter ..... 5456 Xiaodong Li, Hong-Yu Li, Gao-Yuan Hu Macau University of Science and Technology, China

Optimal Design of a Class-E Resonant Driver ................................................................................... 5462 Michael Evzelman, Mor Mordechai Peretz Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Design and Implementation of a Bidirectional Isolated Dual-Active-Bridge-Based DC/DC Converter with Dual-Phase-Shift Control for Electric Vehicle Battery ............................................... 5468

Yen-Ching Wang, Yen-Chun Wu, Tzung-Lin Lee National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan

Modeling Isolation Transformer Capacitive Components in a Dual Active Bridge Power Conditioner .............................................................................................. 5476

Babak Farhangi, Hamid A. Toliyat Texas A&M University, United States

Design and Control of a Single-Stage Large Air-Gapped Transformer Isolated Battery Charger for Wide-Range Output Voltage for EV Applications ............................................. 5481

Zaka Ullah Zahid, Cong Zheng, Rui Chen, William Eric Faraci, Jih-Sheng Lai, Matthew Senesky, Dave Anderson Virginia Tech, United States; Texas Instruments Incorporated, United States

Closed Loop D-Q Control of High-Voltage High-Power Three-Phase Dual Active Bridge Converter in Presence of Real Transformer Parasitic Parameters ..................................................... 5488

Awneesh K. Tripathi, Kamalesh Hatua, Krishna Mainali, Dhaval Patel, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States; Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India

A Single-Switch LCL-Resonant Isolated DC-DC Converter ................................................................ 5496 Jianwu Zeng, Wei Qiao, Liyan Qu University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Multi-Objective Optimization and Design of a 500kHz Isolated Bidirectional DC-DC Converter .... 5503 Yu Du, Alex Q. Huang ABB Inc., United States; North Carolina State University, United States

Improving Performance of a DC-DC Cascaded Converter System using an Extra Feedback Loop . 5511 Reza Ahmadi, Mehdi Ferdowsi Southern Illinois University Carbondale, United States; Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States

Novel Bidirectional Snubberless Naturally Clamped ZCS Current-Fed Full-Bridge Voltage Doubler: Analysis, Design, and Experimental Results ......................................................... 5518

Pan Xuewei, Akshay K. Rathore National University of Singapore, Singapore

Predictive Current Mode Control of Single Phase Dual Active Bridge DC to DC Converter ............. 5526 Sumit Dutta, Subhashish Bhattacharya North Carolina State University, United States

Digital Fast-P Slow-ID Control DC-DC Converter using A-D Converters in Different Resolutions ...... 5534 Fujio Kurokawa, Ryuya Yoshida, Yudai Furukawa Nagasaki University, Japan

Non-Isolated Bidirectional ZVT Converter with a Single Resonant Inductor for Energy Storage System .................................................................................................. 5540

JiTai Han, Chang-Soon Lim, Rae-Young Kim, Dong-Seok Hyun Hanyang University, Korea (South)

A ZVS Single-Inductor Multi-Input Multi-Output DC-DC Converter with the Step Up/Down Capability .................................................................................................................. 5546

Hamidreza Keyhani, Hamid A. Toliyat Texas A&M University, United States

Zero Voltage Switched Chopper with SiC-MOSFETs ......................................................................... 5553 Yukinori Tsuruta, Atsuo Kawamura Yokohama National University, Japan

Light-Load Efficiency Optimization for Module Integrated Converters in Photovoltaic Systems ...... 5560 Zhe Chen, Hongfei Wu, Kai Sun, Longxian Ni, Yan Xing Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China; Tsinghua University, China

Efficiency Improvement of a Low-Power Multiple-Input Converter with Forward-Conducting-Bidirectional-Blocking Switches ...................................................................... 5566

Ruichen Zhao, Alexis Kwasinski Baker Hughes Incorporated, United States; The University of Texas at Austin, United States

Loss Modeling and Optimization for Monolithic Implementation of the Three-Level Buck Converter ............................................................................................................... 5574

Beomseok Choi, Dragan Maksimovic University of Colorado at Boulder, United States

High Voltage Conversion Ratio, Switched C&L Cells, Step-Down DC-DC Converter ....................... 5580 Ovidiu Pelan, Nicolae Muntean, Octavian Cornea, Frede Blaabjerg University “POLITEHNICA”, Romania; Institute of Energy Technology Aalborg, Denmark

High Efficiency Power Amplifier Applying the Envelope Elimination and Restoration Technique with a Single Stage Envelope Amplifier with Ripple Cancellation Network ................... 5586

D. Díaz, O. García, J.A. Oliver, P. Alou, M. Vasic, J.A. Cobos, M. Patiño, D. Tena, J.J. Ortega Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Reliability Analysis and Performance Degradation of a Boost Converter ......................................... 5592 Mohammed Khorshed Alam, Faisal H. Khan University of Utah, United States