IAS'95

Volume 2

Conference Record of the

1995 IEEE Industry

Applications Conference

Thirtieth IAS Annual MeetingOctober 8 - 12,1995

Orlando, Florida, USA

Power Module Control DesignRichardJ. Valentine, Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector 904

Novel Designs in Power Modules

C. Van Godbold, University ofSouth Carolina, V. AnandSankaran, Ford Motor Co., Jerry L.Hudgins,University ofSouth Carolina 911

Metal Matrix Composite Power Modules: Improvements in Reliability and Package IntegrationGuillermo L. Romero, James M. Fusaro, Joe L. Martinez, Jr., Motorola Semiconductor Products

Sector 916

Design Trade-Offs and Reliability of Power Circuit Substrates with Respect to Varying Geometrical

Parameters of Direct Copper Bonded AI2O3 and BeO

Kiran H.Dalai, Joseph F. Dickson, Brush Wellman Inc 923

Power Module Durability Copper Clad Insulated Metal Substrates

Herbert J. Fick, Berquist Company 930

MODULES/THERMAL CONSIDERATIONS

Breakdown Voltage Improvement of Standard MOS Technologies Targeted at Smart Power

P. Mendonca Santos, M.LCastro Simas, M.Langa, Instituto Superior Tecnico-CEAUTL, S.Finco,

F.H.Behrens, Fundacao Centro Tecnologicopara Informatica 937

Development of a Conception Methodology for Power Multi Rectifier Chips Modules

S.Rael, D.Baillivet, Ch. Schaeffer, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble 946

New Intelligent Power Module for Electric Vehicles

Toshihiro Nakajima, Shigekazu Yoshida, Akio Uenishi, Takaaki Shirawasa, Mitsubishi Electric,FukuokaWorks, Susumu Ukita, Yoshio Kimura, Toyota Motor Company 954

Thyristor (Diode) Transient Thermal Impedance Modeling Including Spatial Temperature Distribution

During Surge and Overload Conditions

John W.Motto, Jr., William HKarstaedt, Jerry M.Sherbondy, Scott G.Leslie, Powerex Inc 959

Numerical Optimization of a Heat Sink Used for Electric Motor Drives

M.H.Gordon, M.B. Stewart, B.King, J.C.Balda, KJ.Olejniczak, University ofArkansas 967

Wide Temperature Operation of a PWM DC-DC Converter

BiswajitRay, University ofPuerto Rico, RichardL.Patterson, NASA Lewis Research Center 971

IGBTs AND MOS STRUCTURES

Analysis ofCMOS Compatible BIPMOS Transistor

D.KThakur, A.Kumar, S.KMahajan, KL.Jasuja, Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute,Y.KGauba, USHA (India) Ltd. 979

A 60 V BiCDMOS Device Technology for Automotive ApplicationsKimimori Hamada, Fumiaki Kawai, Tomoyoshi Kushidu, Akira Kawahashi, Toyota Motor

Corporation 986

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New Process Technologies Improve IGBT Module EfficiencyEric RMotto, John F.Donlon, Powerex Inc., Satoshi Mori, Mitsubishi Electric Co.,Fukuoka Works,Takahiko Iida, Okayama University ofScience 991

Active Voltage Balancement of Series Connected IGBTs

Alfio Consoli, Salvatore Musumeci, Aalborg University, UlrikJaeger, Danfoss A/S 2752

Evaluation ofModern IGBT-modules for Hard-switched AC/DC/AC Converters

Frede Blaabjerg, John KPedersen, Aalborg University, Ulrik Jaeger, Danfoss A/S 997

Dynamics of IGBT Performance in Hard- and Soft-Switching Converters

H.H.Li, MSrivedi, KShenai, University ofWisconsin-Madison 1006

Design of Lateral IGBT Power Devices with Current Sensor

Yung C.Liang, Vincent Hor, National University ofSingapore 1010

COMPONENTS

Technological Design Rules for Control Circuits of Static Power Converters

F.Merienne, J.Roudet, Laboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble 1019

Power Factor Corrector on Insulated Metal Substrate

G.Aime, J.Barbaroux, J-P Ferrieux, Laaboratoire d'Electrotechnique de Grenoble 1026

A New Approach to Model Component Parasitics

J.A.Ferreira, S.J.Marais, RandAfrikaans University 1031

Bridge Leg Snubbers for GTO Thyristor Inverters

Xiangning He, Zhejiang University, Stephen J. Finney, Barry W. Williams, Heriot-Watt University,

Zhaoming Qian, Zhejiang University 1038

Special Current Transducers for Safety Requirements and Special ApplicationsMarcel Etter, LEMS.A., Gregg Ehlert, LEM USA, Inc 1045

Designing LC Filters for AC-Motor Drives

Per-Anders Gath, RIFA Electrolytics AB Sweden/UPE Inc., Marty Lucas, Trenco Inc 1050

SPECIAL SESSION ON MODEL VALIDATION

Test Circuits for Verification of Power Device Models

S.Pendharkar, C. Winterhalter, M. Trivedi, H.Li, A.Kurnia, D.Divan, K. Shenai, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1055

Determination of Switching Losses in IGBTs by Loss-Summation-Method

LAbraham, M.Reddig, Federal Armed Forces University, Munich 1061

A Systematic Approach to Power Diode Characterization and Model Validation

Jeffrey L.Duliere, HAlan Mantooth, RGlenn Perry, Analogy Inc 1069

Automatic Functional Model Validation Between Spice and VerilogMichaiel C.Naum, Yoshio Inoue, Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc 1076

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Defining Standard Performance Levels for Power Semiconductor Devices

I.Budihardjo, P.O.Lauritzen, KY.Wong, R.B.Darling, University of Washington, H.Alan Mantooth,

Analogy Inc 1084

Synchronous Rectifier as a Test Circuit for High-Frequency Power MOSFET Model Verification

K.Fischer, KShenai, University ofWisconsin-Madison 1091

POWER SYSTEMSPROTECTION COMMITTEE

POWER QUALITY

Costs and Benefits ofHarmonic Current Reduction for Switch-Mode Power Supplies in a Commercial Office

BuildingThomas Key, Power Electronics Applicatiion Center, Jih-Sheng Lai, Oak Ridge National

Laboratory1101

Special Design Considerations for Filter Banks in Arc Furnace Installations

RF.Dudley, Trench Electric, C.Fellers, J.A.Bonner, Cooper Power Systems 1109

Industrial Capacitor Application Procedures for Loss Reduction and Estimation ofHarmonics

Roger C.Dugan, Electrotek Concepts, Barry W. Kennedy, Bonneville Power Administratio 1117

A Simplified Solution for Bi-Dimensional Random-Walks and Its Application to Power Quality Related

Problems

A.Cavallini, Universita di Ferrara, G.C.Montanari, Istituto diElettrotecnicaIndustriale 1125

POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION #1

Protective Relaying for the Cogeneration Intertie Revisited

Catherine M. Mattison, Basler Electric Co 1135

Real-Time Transient Testing and Performance of Transformer Differential Relays

Norman T.Stringer, Larry Lav/head, Tim Wilkerson, Jason Biggs, Basler Electric, G.D.Rockefeller, Rocke¬

fellerAssociates, Inc 1142

Much More Than an Overcurrent Relay

Bruce Bailey, JeffMizener, Max Bentley, Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc 1151

POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION #2

An Innovative Method of Providing Total Breaker Failure Protection

Norman T.Stringer, Dan Waser, Basler Electric Co 1165

The Meaning of Interrupting Ratings on Low Voltage Protective Equipment

James J. Toth III, ABB Service, Inc 1170

Consideration ofMotor Contribution in Series Ratings

George D. Gregory, ErmalCurd, Square D. Co 1178

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Digital Model of Overcurrent Relay Characteristics

H.A.Darwish,M.A.Rahman, Memorial University ofNewfoundland, A.I.Taalab, H.Shaaban, MenoufryaUniversity jjgj

Nonlinear Transient Simulation of Transformers

L.Pierrat, T.Tran-Quoc, Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble & Electricite de France, A.Montmeat,Electricite de France 7/93

ELECTROSTATICPROCESSES COMMITTEE

CORONA DISCHARGE AND CHARGED PARTICLES

High Divider Ratio Fast Response Capacitive Dividers for High Voltage Pulse Measurements

S.Jayaram, X.Xu, J.D.Cross, University ofWaterloo 1201

The Measurement of Ion Mobility by Using an Axsymmetric Ion-Flow Anemometer

Kazutoshi Asano, Takashi AjimaYoshio Higashiyama, Yamagata University 1206

Formation ofthe Charged Droplet Cloud and Corona Discharge Between the Cloud and a Grounded Electrode

Toshiyuki Sugimoto, Yoshio Higashiyama, Kazutoshi Asano, Yamagata University 1211

Onset Voltage of Corona on Coated Conductors

MAbdel-Salam, Assiut University, Y. Abo-Shal, SCECO - East 1216

Electrostatic Motion ofPolymer Particles in Silicon Fluid

Kyoko Yatsuzuka, Young-Soo Ahn, Kazutoshi Asano, Yamagata University 1223

Charging ofInsulating Spheres in Contact with an Electrode Affected by a Mono-Ionized Field

Lucian Dascalescu, Laboratoire dElectrostaique et de Materiaux Dielectriques - C.N.R.S., Dan Rqftroiu,Adrian Samuila, Technical University ofCluj-Napoca, Robert Tobazeon.Laboratoire d'Electrostaique et

de Materiaux Dielectriques - C.N.RS 1229

ELECTROSTATIC HAZARDS AND ESD

The Electrostatic Properties of Insulating Sheets Close to a Conductor: A Review

G.S.P.Castle, U.Inculet, The University of Western Ontario 1237

Static Electricity Hazards in the Use ofFlexible Intermediate Bulk Containers

Giinter Luttgens, Wilhelm-Jost Institut, Hamm 1242

Electrostatic Discharge Issues in Electric Vehicles

Philip T.Krein, University ofIllinois at Urbana-Champaign 1245

Constant Energy Charged Device Model (CECDM) for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Semiconductor

Devices

William D.Greason, Sviatoslav Bulach, University of Western Ontario 1251

Measurement of Electric Field due to Electrostatic Discharge Using the Pockels Effect

Hajime Tomita, Yasuyuki Tabata, The National Institute ofIndustrial Safety, Tokyo 1260

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Non-Invasive Optoelectronic System for Measurement of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Induced

Phenomena

William D.Greason, Zdenek Kucerovsky, Sviatoslav Bulach, Martin Flatley, University of Western On¬

tario1264

ELECTROSTATIC COATING AND APPLIED ELECTROSTATICS

Simulation of Particle Trajectories in Tribo-Powder Coating

KAdamiak, J.Mao, University ofWestern Ontario 1273

A Transfer Efficiency Model for Powder Coating Process

H. Chen, Universtiy ofArkansas at Little Rock, B. Gatlin, Mississippi State University, G. Burnside, R.N.

Reddy, V.KKandarpa, M.K.Mazumder, University ofArkansas-Little Rock 1280

Surface Potential Measurements for Predicting Film Thickness of Electrostatically Sprayed Powders

Stanely G. Rawski, Alaa A.Elmoursi, Robert A. Ottaviani, Phuong-Anh Ngo, General Motors

R&D Center1284

Q/M Distribution in Pulsed Corona Powder Coating Spray Cone

I.I.Inculet, G.S.P. Castle, The University ofWestern Ontario 1289

Characterization of Chargeability ofBiological Particulates by Triboelectrification

S.Banerjee, S.E.Law, University ofGeorgia 1295

Electrostatic Devices for Particle Micro-Handling

Felix M.Moesner, Toshiro Higuchi, KanagawaAcademy ofScience and Technology 1302

Electrostatic Levitator for Hard Disk Media

Ju Jin, KanagawaAcademy ofScience and Technology, Toshiro Higuchi, University ofTokyo, Manabu

Kanemoto, MITSUBISHIMaterials Co 1310

Dual Excitation Multiphase Electrostatic Drive

Toshiki Niino, The Institute ofPhysical and Chemical Research (RIKEN); Toshiro Higuchi, University of

Tokyo, Saku Egawa, Hitachi Ltd. 1318

BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

Dielectric Constant and Conductivity of One Seed in Germination Process

Shuntaro Kurinobu, Yutaka Okazaki, Fukuyama University 1329

Electrostatic Treatment of Bean Seeds

Roman Morar, Radu Munteanu, Emil Simion, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Iuliu Munteanu,

Romanian Academy ofScience, Lucian Dascalescu, Laboratoire d'Electrostatique et de Materiaux

Dielectriques - C.N.R.S. 1335

Inactivation ofYersinia Enterocolitica Gram-Negative Bacteria Using High Voltage Pulse Technique

Piotr Lubicki, James D. Cross, Shesha Jayaram, University ofWaterloo, Boleslaw Mazurek, Technical

University of Wroclaw, Zdzislaw Staroniewicz, Agricultural Academy 1338

A Continuous Treatment System for Inactivating Microorganisms with Pulsed Electric Fields

B.L.Qin, G.V.Barbosa-Cdnovas, B.G.Swanson, P.D.Pedrow, R.G.Olsen, Washington State

University 1345

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Evaluation of Cell Characteristics by Opto-Electrostatic MicromanipulationMasateru Nishioka, Shinji Katsura, Ken Hirano, Akira Mizuno, Toyohashi University ofTechnology

Dielectrophoretic Manipulation of Particles

Xiao-Bo Wang, Ying Huang, Peter R.C.Gascoyne, Frederick F.Becker, University of Texas M.D,Anderson Cancer Center j^ss

Dielectrophoretic Separation of Cancer Cells from Blood

P.RC.Gascoyne, X-B. Wang, Y.Huang, F.F.Becker, University of'Texas M.D.Anderson CancerCenter 1366

Quantitative Analysis ofDNA Orientation in Stationary AC Electric Field Using Fluorescence AnisotropySeiichi Suzuki, Takeshi Yamanashi, Shin-ichi Tazawa, Seikei University, Osamu Kurosawa, ADVANCECo. Ltd., Masao Washizu, Seikei Univeristy 1374

COMPUTATIONAL ELECTROSTATICS

Aerosol Deposition on an Arbitrarily Oriented Single Rectangular Fibre in a Uniform Electric Field

K. Adamiak, University of Western Ontario 1385

Generation of Steep Front Short Duration Impulses from Conventional Standard Impulse Generator-A

Simulation StudyXXu, S.Jayaram, University ofWaterloo 1390

Modeling the Transient Electric Field Produced by a Charged Pollen Cloud Entering a Flower

Y.Dai, S.E.Law, University ofGeorgia 1395

Induced Fields, Charges and Currents on a Lineman Engaged in Transmission-Line Insulator Washing

M.Abdel-Salam, M. Th.El-Mohandes, Assiut University, A.S.Alghamdi, Junior College ofTechnology,Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 1403

Lightning Protection Using Energized Franklin Rods

M. Abdel-Salam, Assiut University, U. Al-Abdul-Latif, Construction Materials Co 1409

Adaptive Finite-Element Ballooning Analysis of Bipolar Ionized Fields

ZakariyaM. Al-Hamouz, King Fahd University ofPetroleum andMinerals 1415

PLASMA CHEMICAL PROCESSING

The Effect ofAC Applied Voltage Phase Differences on the NOxReduction from the Combustion Flue Gases

by Superimposed Surface and Silent Discharge Plasma Reactors

K. Urashima, J.S.Chang, McMaster University, T. Ito, Musashi Institute of Technology 1425

Pulsed Plasma Treatment of Polluted Gas using Wet/Low Temperature Corona Reactors

KShimizu, KKinoshita, KYanagihara, B.S.Rajanikanth, S.Katsura, A.Mizuno, Toyohashi University

ofTechnology1432

Studies on Atmospheric Low Temperature Discharge Plasma Decomposition of VOCs

Tersuji Oda, Ryuichi Yamashita, Tadashi Takahashi, The University of Tokyo 1440

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Destruction ofVolatile Organic Compounds used in a Semiconductor Industry by a Capillary Tube DischargeReactor

H.Kohno, MTamura, A.Shibuya, S.Honda, Asahikogyosha Co. Ltd., A.A.Berezin, J.S.Chang, McMaster

University, T. Yamamoto, Research Triangle Institute 1445

Towards Understanding of VOC Decomposition Mechanisms Using Nonthermal Plasmas

Shigeru Futamura, National Institutefor Resources and Environment, Japan, Toshiaki Yamamoto, Phil

A.Lawless, Research Triangle Institute 1453

Application of Pulsed Discharge Plasma for Methanol SynthesisB.S.Rajanikanth, K.Shimizu, M.Okumoto, S.Katsura, A.Mizuno, Toyohashi University ofTechnology 1459

ELECTROHYDRODYNAMICS / ELECTROSTATIC SPRAYING

Effect ofElectrical Field on Buoyancy-Induced Flows in an Enclosure

H.S.Shu, F.C.Lai, University ofOklahoma 1465

Enhanced Heat Transfer in a Horizontal Channel with Double Electrodes

J.Mathew, F.C.Lai, University ofOklahoma 1472

Micro-Electrohydrodynamic Pump Driven by Traveling Electric Fields

Jin-Woo Choi, Yong-Kweon Kim, Seoul National University 1480

Experimental Investigation ofDroplet Formation Mechanisms by Electrostatic Dispersion in a Liquid-LiquidSystem

Masayuki Sato, Toshihiro Hatori, Masahiro Saito, Gunma University 1485

Harmonic Spraying of Conducting Liquids Employing AC-DC Electric Fields

Z.Huneiti, W. Balachandran, W.Machowski, P.Arnold, University ofSurrey 1493

ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION AND POLYMER PROCESSING

High-Voltage Supplies for Corona-Electrostatic SeparatorsAlexandru luga, Vasile Neamtu, Hie Suarasan, Roman Morar, Technical University ofCluj-Napoca;L.Dascalescu, LEMD-CNRS, Grenoble 1503

Influence ofElectrode Geometry on Transport and Separation Efficiency ofPowders using Travelling WaveField TechniqueW.Machowski, W.Balachandran, D.Hu, University ofSurrey 1508

Conductive Modification ofInjection Molded Thermoplastics: Electrical Properties and Electrostatic Painta-

bilityJ.Helms, E.Blais, M-F.Cheung, J.Schroeder, T.Derengowski, Ford Motor Company 1514

Space and Surface Charge Behavior Analysis of Charge-Eliminated Polymer Films

Tetsuji Oda, Kazunori Takashima, Shin-ichiro Ichiyama, The University ofTokyo 1523

The Effect of Charge Elminiation by Corona Discharge on the Characteristics of Contact Charging of HighPolymersTetuhiro Hase, Isao Hiyoshi, Yuji Murata, Science University ofTokyo 1529

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Partial Electrostatic Discharge Induced by Precharged Dielectric Surfaces

T.S.Lee, University of'Minnesota,John Gasal, Anoka Electric Cooperative 1534

Mechanism of Contact Charging Photoconductor and Insulator with DC-biased Conductive Roller

Hiroyuki Hirakawa, Yuji Murata, Science University of Tokyo 1539

Characteristics of Digital-Type Photoconductors with Different Binder ResinsHitohiro Maeda, Yuji Murata, Science University of Tokyo 1543

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION & CONTROL COMMITTEE

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATIC CONTROL APPLICATIONS

Computer Integrated Monitoring, Fault Identification and Control for a Bottling Line

D.Trouplis, S.Manesis, N.T.Koussoulas, T.Chronopoulos, University ofPatras 1549

A Machine Vision Approach to Detect and Categorize Fires in Aircraft Dry Bays and Engine CompartmentsSimon Y. Foo, FloridaA&M University 1557

Performance Assessment ofAdvanced Process Control Algorithms Using An Interacting Tank SystemF.G.Jota, UFMG, A.RBraga, CEFET/MG, RT.Pena, UFMG 1565

High-Performance Automotive Engine Control in Engine Tester

MichitakaHori, Masahiko Suzuki, MasakatsuNomura, Masayuki Terashima, Meidensha Corp, . .

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ANew High Speed Digital Motor Controller for Increasing the Packaging Speed ofa Tiromat Machine

Akram Hossain, Suzali Suyut, Purdue University, Calumet 1580

Automatic Magnetic Particle Testing System for Square Billets

Tamotsu Nishimine, Osamu Tsuyama, Toshimitsu Tanaka, Hirotsugu Fujiwara, Sumitomo Metal

Industries, Ltd. 1585

INDUSTRIAL ADAPTIVE CONTROL APPLICATIONS

A Real-Time Digital Adaptive Tracking Controller for a DC Motor

Santai Hwang, Indiana University-Purdue University 1593

The Self-Learning CMAC Control ofthe Oil Temperature in Hydraulic SystemHe Hong, Zhou Entao, Zhou Shichang, Northeast University 1599

Intelligent Model Reference Adaptive Control Applied to Motion Control

Tom Rehm, Peter B. Schmidt, Allen-Bradley Company 1605

Model Reference Adaptive Control-Implementation Considerations on an Integer-Based DSP

LiyongChen, Polyspede Electronics Corp., Juan C. Balda, KraigJ. Olejniczak, Univ. ofArkansas .. .

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Intelligent Self Tuning Regulator for On-Line Tuning of Industrial Controller Using a Digital Parameter

Optimization TechniqueMohamedE. Brihoum, DeVry Institute of Technology, Ahmad M. Farhoud, Adel A. Ghandakly, The

University of Toledo '

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Design of An Adaptive Speed Controller for DC Brushless Motors

AdelA. Ghandakly, Michael R. Owed, The University of Toledo 1626

Enhancement of Exiting PLC's with an Adaptive Control TechniqueAdelA. Ghandakly, Mark E. Shields, Ahmad M.Farhoud, The University ofToledo 1634

A Decentralized Adaptive Control Algorithm and The Application in Power System Stabilzer

(PSS) Design

J.J.Dai, Operation Technology, Inc. A.A.Ghandakfy, The University ofToledo 1641

FUZZY LOGIC CONTROLS

Comparative Study of Proportional-Integral, Sliding Mode and Fuzzy Logic Controllers for Power

Converters

V.S.C.Ravirqj, P.C.Sen, Queen's University 1651

A Self Organizing and Self Tuning Fuzzy Logic Controller for Field Oriented Control of Induction Motor

Drives

F. Ashrafzadeh, Dr. E.P.Nowicki, The University ofCalgary, J.C.Salmon, University ofAlberta ....

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Stabilization Procedures Based on Fuzzy Inference Algorithms for PWM Drives

Marek Budzisz, Zbigniew Nowacki, Technical University ofLodz, Politechnika Lodzka 1663

Predictive Fuzzy Controller for Robotic Motion Control

Shiuh-Jer Huang, Chih-FengHu, National Taiwan Institute of Technology 1668

Fuzzy Logic Control ofAutomated Screw FasteningFouad Mrad, American University ofBeirut, Zhiqiang Gao, Nitin Dhayagude, Cleveland State

University 1673

Sinusoidial Rotatory Chair System by an Auto-Tuning Fuzzy PID Controller

Hae-Am Park, Kwangju Health Institute ofScience, In-Su Cha, Dong Shin University, Hyung-Lae Baek,Cho Sun University 1681

MODELING OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES

Probabilistic Representation of Harmonic Currents Produced by AC/DC Static Power Converters

Y.G.Hegazy, MMA.Salama, University of Waterloo 1689

A Study of Atomicity and Consistency in MMS Servers

S.Messina, P. Pleinevaux, Swiss Federal Institute ofTechnology 1696

Analysis of Three-Phase Induction Motors Under Conditions of Technical and Economical Uncertainty

Aiming Energy Conservation

Afonso Henriques Moreira Santos, Edson da Costa Bortoni, Federal Engineering School ofltajuba ....

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Parameters Identification ofLoad-Motor Set for Energy Conservation: Dynamic Analysis

Afonso Henriques Moreira Santos, Edson da Costa Bortoni, Erick Diedrich K, Federal EngineeringSchool ofltajuba 1707

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Checkweigher Modeling Using Dynamical SubsystemsM.Tariq, W.Balachandran, S.Song, University ofSurrey 7775

Basic Components ofDigital Instrumentation for Industry by Electromagnetic Micro RelaysFranco Castelli, Polytechnic di Milan

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The Characterization of a Clean Room Assembly Process

FouadMrad, The American University ofBeirut 7727

Modelling Arc Furnace Flicker and Investigating Compensation TechniquesH.M.Petersen,Rand Afrikaans University, R.G.Koch.Eskom Technology Research & InvestigationSouth Africa,P.H.Swart,RandAfrikaans University, Rvan Heerden, Eskom Transmission Operation &Maintenance South Africa 7733

Modelling of a DC Arc Furnace for Optimal Integration with the Supply SystemJ.Bekker, P.HSwart.RandAfrikaans University, C.F.Landy, University ofthe Witwatersrand SouthAfrica,D.A.Marshall, Eskom 7747

Rodbed Grounding Resistances from the Single Driven Rod Resistance The "F" Multiplication Factor

M.MElsherbiny, MMA.Salama, Y.L.Chow, University of Waterloo 1749

INDUSTRIAL NEURALNETWORKAPPLICATIONS

An Intelligent Control System for Resistance Spot Welding Using a Neural Network and Fuzzy LogicRobert W. Messier, Jr., MinJou, C.James Li, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 7757

Sensor Fusion Using Neural Network in the Robotic Welding

Kenji Ohshima, Masaaki Yabe, Kazuya Akita, Katsuya Kugai, Saitama University, Takefumi Kubota,

Himeji Institute of Technology, Satoshi Yamane, Saitama University 1764

A Neural Network Controller For Indirect Field Orientation Control

M. Mohamadian, E.P.Nowicki, The University ofCalgary, J.C.Salmon, University ofAlberta. .....1770

Artifical Neural Network Based Controller for Permanent Magnet DC Motor Drives

M.A.Hoque, M.RZaman, MA.Rahman, Memorial University ofNewfoundland 1775

Identification and Control of Induction Motor Stator Currents Using Fast on-Line Random Trainingof a Neural Network

Bruce Burton, University ofNatal, Farrukh Kamran, Georgia Institute of Technology, Ronald

G.Harley, University ofNatal, Thomas G.Habetler, Martin Brooke, Ravi Poddar, Georgia Institute

of Technology ^5/

An Alternative Approach for Adaptive Real-Time Control using a Nonparametric Neural Network

Alexandre Pinto Alves da Silva, Paulo Cesar Nascimento, Germano Lambert-Torres, Luiz Eduardo

Borges da Silva, Escola Federal de Engenharia de Itajuba 1788

A Neural Network Recognition System for Machine Printed Characters on Coils

Tetsuro Yanagita, Toshimitsu Tanaka, Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.; Akio Toshima, Sumitomo Metal

Industries, Control Engineering Corp ^795

Learning Unknown Nonlinearities Using a Discrete Observer in Combination with Neural Networks

Thomas Frenz, Dierk Schroder, Technical University ofMunich 1^00

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INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROLS

Automated Visual Inspection and Interpretation System for Weld Quality Evaluation

George E. Cook, RJoel Barnett, Vanderbilt University, Kristinn Andersen, Marel Corp., James F.

Springfield, Microsoft Corp., Alvin M. Strauss, Vanderbilt University 1809

Direct Production of Conductive/Resistive Traces on a Flexible Substrate Using a Computer/ Printer

SystemPaulS. Sherman, Arkansas State University 1817

The Interval Based Control Technique: Controlling Physical Systems Through Imprecise Models

M.M.Lamego, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, J.P.Rey, Noordelijke HogeschoolLeeuwarden 1822

Control Basic Building Block (CB3) (Part I: An Optimal Control Law)Novica A. Losic, Ljubomir Dj. Varga, Electrohome Ltd. 1828

Control Basic Building Block (CB3) (Part II: Rigid, Invariant and Chattering-Free Control of

Nonlinear and Nonstationary Systems

Ljubomir Dj. Varga, Institute "M.Pupin" & Electrohome Ltd., Novica A. Losic, LockheedMartin-

APL 1832

Control of Back Weld Pool Shape in MIG Welding by Using Switch Back Method

Bingzhe Jin, Yasuyoshi Kaneko, Masahiro Soeda, Kenji Ohshima, Saitama University 1835

Application of Block Pulse Functions in a Polyphase Digital Distance RelaySri R. Kolla, Bowling Green State University 1841

DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING APPLICATIONS

A DSB-SC Demodulation Technique for Non-Intrusive Diagnostics of Motor-Operated Valves

Bela D. Joshi, Old Dominion University, B.RUpadhyaya, University ofTennessee 1849

Design of A Flexible DSP Based Drive Development SystemRSamudio, P. Pillay, University ofNew Orleans 1854

Operation Strategy of Hybrid Harmonic Filter in Demand-Side SystemChin E. Lin, Wei-Fu Su, Shun-Li Lu, Chin-Lin Chen, Ching-Lien Huang, National Cheng KungUniversity 1862

Multifrequency FM-SWFM Data Transmission Using Optical Fiber

Yuji Hamamatsu, Hideyuki Asada,Shizuoka University, Yuying Wu.Seikoh Giken Co.Ltd., Hiroaki Ikeda,Hirofumi Yoshida, Shizuoka University 1867

Incorporating Radio Frequency Communication into a Computer Integrated Manufacturing Test FacilityD.S.Zinger, H.R. Liggett, North Illinois University, V. Difatta, Grayhill, Inc 1874

Predictive Digital Hysteresis Current Control

Luca Sonaglioni, University ofPadova 1879

Hardware Software System Design of a Generic Embedded Controller for Industrial ApplicationsJai P. Agrawal, EssaidBouktache, Omer Farook, Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University Calumet.

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