Invited Lectures
Title: Resolution of Rotor Position Measurement: Modelling and Impact on Speed Estimation
Prof. Luigi Danilo Tornello
University of Catania, Italy
luigi.tornello@unict.it
Abstract: In this presentation, the modelling of the finite resolution rotor position measurement and the concept of instantaneous quantized speed are initially introduced. This modelling has been exploited to evaluate the quantization harmonic filtering action and the performances of speed-controlled drives at low speed. It can also be used to select the minimal value of position sensor resolution to satisfy the technical specifications requested to a speed-controlled drive in the low-speed operating range. This approach has been experimentally validated in variable speed drives including non-model-based and model-based speed estimation algorithms.
Luigi Danilo Tornello received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Catania, Italy, in 2014 and 2017, respectively. In 2021 received the PhD in Systems Engineering, Energy, Information Technology and Telecommunications at the University of Catania, Italy. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Electronics group at the University of Catania, Italy. His research interests include ac drive control technologies, digital signal processing techniques. He was a recipient of the 2018 Third Prize Paper Award from the IES Electrical Machine Technical Committee.
Title: A Win-Win-Win Situation - A new and sustainable way of co-operation between universities and industries
Richard Feddeck
CIO Tires
Information Technology
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
Abstract: On the example of the “Ready for Continental” program at the University of Zilina you will learn how a student program can look like that benefits all participants – the students, the university and the company. This almost 6-year-old program is a showcase for a successful long-term collaboration that has been constantly adapted to change, the pandemic being the most drastic one. The secret lies in focusing on real projects, caring about each individual student and always working on eye-level across all parties. Join the keynote to immerse yourself into the structure, benefits and side-stories of this unique partnership.
Richard Feddeck, is the Chief Information Officer of Continental Tires one of the largest Tire companies worldwide, where he oversees strategy development and technology road mapping for enterprise architecture, business applications and solutions development, digital transformation, advanced analytics, infrastructure and technology operations, information security, business continuity, and innovation orchestration. Driven by the need to bring transparency, ownership and change mindset to our society, he takes great pride in providing the best technological solutions possible and with that business value to the company.
Title: Power electronics and hybrid transformers in distributed energy system - opportunities and challenges
Prof. Mariusz Malinowski
Warsaw University of Technology (WUT), Poland
mariusz.malinowski@pw.edu.pl
Abstract: The fast development of distributed generation systems (DGS), including an increasing number of renewable energy sources (RES), demand the change of classical grid into smart grids (SG), integrating all new distributed elements, e.g., active loads/sources/energy storages. Currently used conventional transformer cannot fulfill all requirements of SG. Therefore a new solution is demanded due to the nature of highly different types of energy sources, loads, and frequent voltage disturbances occurring in DGS. The proposed modern solutions are the applications of multifunctional power electronics, fault-tolerant power electronics, and hybrid transformers, that are able not only to meet the main requirements of SG but also respond to the future challenges defined by the constant progress of technology in all new fields (e.g., electromobility, energy store systems, etc.).
Professor Mariusz Malinowski received the Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from the Institute of Control and Industrial Electronics, Warsaw University of Technology (WUT), Warsaw, Poland, in 2001 and 2012, respectively. He is currently with the Institute of Control and Industrial Electronics, WUT. He has co-authored more than 150 technical papers and seven books. His current research interests include the control and the modulation of grid-side converters, multilevel converters, smart grids, and power-generation systems based on renewable energies. Prof. Malinowski was a recipient of the IEEE IES David Irwin Early Career Award, IEEE IES Bimal Bose Energy Systems Award, Polish Prime Minister Award and the Polish Ministry of Science and High Education Award. He is a Fellow of IEEE. He is a corresponding member of the Division of Engineering Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences.