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Refereed Journals and Book Chapters

Archival Proceedings from Refereed Conferences

Tutorials and Conference Proceedings

Technical Reports

 

Refereed Journals and Book Chapters

2010

Y. Xu, L. M. Tolbert, J. D. Kueck, D. T. Rizy, “Voltage and Current Unbalance Compensation Using a STATCOM,” IET Proceedings on Power Electronics, vol. 3, 2010, (accepted – in press).

M. A. Huque, L. M. Tolbert, B. Blalock, S. K. Islam, “SOI-Based High-Voltage, High-Temperature Integrated Circuit Gate Driver for SiC-Based Power FETs,” IET Proceedings on Power Electronics, vol. 3, 2010, (accepted – in press).

F. H. Khan, L. M. Tolbert, W. E. Webb, “Startup and Dynamic Modeling of the Multilevel Modular Capacitor Clamped Converter (MMCCC),” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 25, 2010 (accepted – in press).

2009

E. Ozdemir, S. Ozdemir, L. M. Tolbert, "Fundamental Frequency Modulated Six-Level Diode-Clamped Multilevel Inverter for Three-Phase Stand-Alone Photovoltaic System," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 56, no. 11, Nov. 2009, pp. 4407-4415.

F. H. Khan, L. M. Tolbert, “Bi-directional Power Management and Fault Tolerant Feature in a 5 kW Multilevel DC-DC Converter with Modular Architecture,” IET Proceedings on Power Electronics, vol. 2, no. 5, Sept. 2009, pp. 595-604.

F. H. Khan, L. M. Tolbert, "Hybrid Electric Vehicle Power Management Solutions Based on Isolated and Non-Isolated Configurations of MMCCC Converter," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 56, no. 8, Aug. 2009, pp. 3079-3095.

Z. Du, B. Opzineci, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, “DC–AC Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Boost Inverter With No Inductors for Electric/Hybrid Electric Vehicle Applications,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 45, 2009, pp. 963-970.

F. H. Khan, L. M. Tolbert, “Multiple Load-Source Integration in a Multilevel Modular Capacitor Clamped DC-DC Converter Featuring Fault Tolerant Capability,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 24, no. 1, Jan. 2009, pp. 14-24.

B. Ozpineci, M. Chinthavali, A. Kashyap, L. M. Tolbert, A. Mantooth, “A 55 kW Three-Phase Inverter with Si IGBTs and SiC Schottky Diodes,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 45, no. 1, Jan./Feb. 2009, pp. 278-285.

Z. Du, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, B. Ozpineci, “Fundamental Frequency Switching Strategies for a Seven-Level Hybrid Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Inverter,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 24, no. 1, Jan. 2009, pp. 25-33.

M. Chinthavali, B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert, H. Zhang, “Summary of SiC Research for Transportation Applications at ORNL,” Materials Science Forum, vols. 600-603, 2009, pp. 1239-1242.

2008

F. Li, W. Zhang, L. M. Tolbert, J. D. Kueck, D. T. Rizy, "A Framework to Quantify the Economic Benefit from Local VAR Compensation," International Review of Electrical Engineering (IREE), vol. 3, no. 6, Nov./Dec. 2008, pp. 989-998.

Z. Du, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, B. Ozpineci, “Reduced Switching Frequency Active Harmonic Elimination for Multilevel Converters,” IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 55, no. 4, April 2008, pp. 1761-1770.

M. Shen, F. Z. Peng, L. M. Tolbert, “Multilevel DC-DC Power Conversion System with Multiple DC Sources,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 23, no. 1, Jan. 2008, pp. 420-426.

2007

F. Khan, L. M. Tolbert, “A Multilevel Modular Capacitor Clamped DC-DC Converter,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 43, Nov./Dec. 2007, pp. 1628-1638.

S. Khomfoi, L. M. Tolbert, "Fault Diagnosis and Reconfiguration for Multilevel Inverter Drive Using AI Based Techniques," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 54, no. 6, Dec. 2007, pp. 2954-2968.

Y. Xu, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, F. Z. Peng, J. B. Campbell, "A Generalised Instantaneous Nonactive Power Theory for STATCOM," IET Electric Power Applications, vol. 1, no. 6, Nov. 2007, pp. 853-861.

W. Zhang, F. Li, L. M. Tolbert, "Review of Reactive Power Planning: Objectives,Constraints, and Algorithms," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 22, no. 4, Nov. 2007, pp. 2177-2186.

X. Yu, M. R. Starke, L. M. Tolbert, B. Ozpineci, "Fuel Cell Power Conditioning for Electric Power Applications: A Summary," IET Electric Power Applications, vol. 1, no. 5, Sept. 2007, pp. 643-656.

J. B. Campbell, L. M. Tolbert, C. W. Ayers, B. Ozpineci,K. Lowe, “Two-Phase Cooling Method Using R134a Refrigerant to Cool Power Electronics Devices,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 43, no. 3, May/June 2007, pp.648-656.

L. M. Tolbert, H. Zhang, M. S. Chinthavali, B. Ozpineci, “SiC-based Power Converters for High Temperature Applications,” Materials Science Forum, vols. 556-557, 2007, pp. 965-970.

S. Khomfoi, L. M. Tolbert, "Fault Diagnostic System for a Multilevel Inverter Using a Neural Network," IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics,, vol. 22, no. 3, May 2007, pp. 1062-1069.

M. Li Campbell, J. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. M. Tolbert, "Speed Sensorless Identification of the Rotor Time Constant in Induction Machines," IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 15, no. 4, April 2007, pp. 758-763.

K. Wang, J. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. M. Tolbert, "An Online Rotor Time Constant Estimator for the Induction Machine," IEEE Transactions on Control System Technology, vol. 15, no. 2, March 2007, pp. 339-348.

S. Khomfoi, L. M. Tolbert, "Multilevel Power Converters," Power Electronics Handbook,2nd Edition Elsevier, 2007, ISBN 978-0-12-088479-7, Chapter 17, pp. 451-482.

2006

B. Ozpineci, M. S. Chinthavali, L. M. Tolbert, "Enhancing Power Electronic Devices with Wide Bandgap Semiconductors," International Journal of High Speed Electronics and Systems, vol. 16, no. 2, 2006, pp. 545-556.

M. Hasanuzzaman, S. K. Islam, Leon M. Tolbert, B. Ozpineci, "Design, Modeling, Testing, and SPICE Parameter Extraction of DIMOS Transistor in 4H-Silicon Carbide," International Journal of High Speed Electronics and Systems, vol. 16, no. 2, 2006, pp. 733-746.

M. Li, J. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. Tolbert, "A Differential-Algebraic Approach to Speed Estimation in an Induction Motor," IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 51, no. 7, July 2006, pp. 1172-1177.

M. Shen, J. Wang, A. Joseph, F. Z. Peng, L. M. Tolbert, D. J. Adams, “ Constant Boost Control of the Z-Source Inverter to Minimize Current Ripple and Voltage Stress,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 42, no. 3, May/June 2006, pp. 770-778.

Z. Du, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, "Active Harmonic Elimination for Multilevel Converters," IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 21, no. 2, March 2006, pp. 459-469.

2005

K. Wang, J. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. M. Tolbert "A Nonlinear Least-Squares Approach for Identification of the Induction Motor Parameters," IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 50, no. 10, October 2005, pp. 1622-1628.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, John N. Chiasson, "Harmonic Optimization of Multilevel Converters Using Genetic Algorithms," IEEE Power Electronics Letters, vol. 3, no. 3, September 2005, pp. 92-95.

J. Chiasson, K. Wang, M. Li, M. Bodson, L. M. Tolbert, "Algebraic methods for nonlinear systems: Parameter identification and state estimation," Current Trends in Nonlinear Systems and Control, Birkhauser, 2005, pp. 57-76.

J. N. Chiasson, L. M. Tolbert, K. J. McKenzie, Z. Du, “Elimination of Harmonics in a Multilevel Converter using the Theory of Symmetric Polynomials and Resultants,” IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, vol. 13, no. 2, March 2005, pp. 216-223.

J. N. Chiasson, L. M. Tolbert, Z. Du, K. J. McKenzie, “The Use of Power Sums to Solve the Harmonic Elimination Equations for Multilevel Converters,” European Power Electronics and Drives Journal, vol. 15, no. 1, February 2005, pp. 19-27.

L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, Z. Du, K. J. McKenzie, “Elimination of Harmonics in a Multilevel Converter with Non Equal DC Sources,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 41, no. 1, Jan./Feb. 2005, pp. 75-82.

2004

M. Hasanuzzaman, S. K. Islam, L. M. Tolbert, M. T. Alam, “Temperature Dependency of MOSFET Device Characteristics in 4H- and 6H-Silicon Carbide (SiC)," Solid State Electronics, vol. 48, no. 10-11, 2004, pp. 1877-1881.

J. D. Kueck, B. J. Kirby, L. M. Tolbert, D. T. Rizy, “Voltage Regulation: Tapping Distributed Energy Resources," Public Utilities Fortnightly, vol. 142, no. 9, September 2004, pp. 47-51.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, Keith J. McKenzie, Zhong Du, “A Unified Approach to Solving the Harmonic Elimination Equations in Multilevel Converters,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, March 2004, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 478-490.

Gui-Jia Su, Fang Z. Peng, Leon M. Tolbert, “A Passive Soft Switching Snubber for PWM Inverters,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, March 2004, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 363-370.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, Keith J. McKenzie, Zhong Du, “A Complete Solution to the Harmonic Elimination Problem,” IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, March 2004, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 491-499.

M. Hasanuzzaman, S. Kamrul Islam, Leon M. Tolbert, “Effects of Temperature Variation (300-600 K) in MOSFET Modeling in 6H-Silicon Carbide,” Solid State Electronics, vol. 48, no. 1, January 2004, pp. 125-132.

2003

John Chiasson, Leon Tolbert, Keith McKenzie, Zhong Du, "Real-Time Computer Control of a Multilevel Converter Using the Mathematical Theory of Results," Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, vol. 63, Nov. 2003, pp. 197-208.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, Yinghui Lu, “A Library of SIMULINK Blocks for Real-Time Control of HEV Traction Drives,” SAE 2002 Transactions Journal of Engines, September 2003, pp. 2376-2385.

Leon M. Tolbert, Burak Ozpineci, S. Kamrul Islam, Fang Z. Peng, “Impact of SiC Power Electronic Devices for Hybrid Electric Vehicles,” SAE 2002 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Electronic and Electrical Systems, September 2003, pp. 765-771.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, “Characterization of SiC Schottky Diodes at Different Temperatures,” IEEE Power Electronics Letters, vol. 1, no. 2, June 2003, pp. 54-57.

Yan Xu, Leon M. Tolbert, Fang Z. Peng, John N. Chiasson, Jianqing Chen, “Compensation-based Non-active Power Definition,” IEEE Power Electronics Letters, vol. 1, no. 2, June 2003, pp. 45-50.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, Keith McKenzie, Zhong Du, "Control of a Multilevel Converter Using Resultant Theory," IEEE Transactions on Control System Theory, vol. 11, no. 3, May 2003, pp. 345-354.

Leon M. Tolbert, William A. Peterson, Timothy J. Theiss, Matthew B. Scudiere, "Gen-Sets," IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, vol. 9, no. 2, March/April 2003, pp. 48-54.

2002

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, S. Kamrul Islam, Mohammad Hasanuzzaman, "System Impact of SiC Power Devices," Frontiers in Electronics, 2002, ISBN 981-238-222-4, pp. 233-242.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, S. Kamrul Islam, Mohammad Hasanuzzaman, "System Impact of SiC Power Devices," International Journal of High Speed Electronics and Systems, vol. 12, no. 2, 2002, pp. 439-448.

Leon M. Tolbert, Fang Z. Peng, Tim Cunnyngham, John N. Chiasson, "Charge Balance Control Schemes for Cascade Multilevel Converter in Hybrid Electric Vehicles," IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 49, no. 5, October 2002, pp. 1058-1065.

2000

Leon M. Tolbert, Fang Z. Peng, Thomas G. Habetler, "Multilevel PWM Methods at Low Modulation Indices," IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 15, no. 4, July 2000, pp. 719-725.

Leon M. Tolbert, Fang Z. Peng, Thomas G. Habetler, "A Multilevel Converter-Based Universal Power Conditioner," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 36, no. 2, Mar./Apr. 2000, pp. 596-603.

1992 - 1999

Leon M. Tolbert, Thomas G. Habetler, "Novel Multilevel Inverter Carrier-Based PWM Method," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 35, no. 5, Sept./Oct. 1999, 1098-1107.

Leon M. Tolbert, Fang Z. Peng, Thomas G. Habetler, "Multilevel Converters for Large Electric Drives," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 35, no. 1, Jan./Feb. 1999, pp. 36-44.

J. S. Hsu, J. D. Kueck, M. Olszewski, P. J. Otaduy, D. A. Casada, L. M. Tolbert, "Comparison of Induction Motor Field Efficiency Evaluation Methods," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 34, no. 1, Jan. 1998, pp. 117-125.

Leon M. Tolbert, Lynn J. Degenhardt, Jeff T. Cleveland, "Reliability of Lightning-Resistant Overhead Lines," IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, July/August, 1997, pp. 17-21.

Thomas G. Habetler, Francesco Profumo, Michele Pastorelli, Leon M. Tolbert, "Direct Torque Control of Induction Machines Using Space Vector Modulation," IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, vol. 28, no. 5, Sept./Oct. 1992, pp. 1045-1053.

Archival Proceedings from Refereed Conferences

2009

J. N. Chiasson, Z. Du, B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert, "High Dynamic Performance Programmed PWM Control of a Multilevel Inverter with Capacitor DC Sources," IEEE Control and Decision Conference, Shanghai, China, December 16-18, 2009, 8 pages.

S. T. Lee, L. M. Tolbert, “Analysis of Slanted Air-gap Structure of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Brushless Field Excitation,” IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, San Jose, California, Sept. 20-24, 2009, 6 pages.

S. T. Lee, L. M. Tolbert, “Analytical Method of Torque Calculation for Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines,” IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, San Jose, California, Sept. 20-24, 2009, 5 pages.

S. Li, B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert, “Evaluation of a Current Source Active Power Filter to Reduce the DC Bus Capacitor in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Traction Drive,” IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, San Jose, California, Sept. 20-24, 2009, 6 pages.

W. Qian, F. Z. Peng, L. M. Tolbert, “Development of a 55 kW 3X DC-DC Converter for HEV Systems,” IEEE International Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, Dearborn, Michigan, Sept. 7-11, 2009, 7 pages.

F. Z. Peng, Y. W. Li, L. M. Tolbert, “Control and Protection of Power Electronics Interfaced Distributed Generation Systems in a Customer-Driven Microgrid,” IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, Alberta, Canada, July 26-30, 2009, 8 pages.

H. Zhang, L. M. Tolbert, "Efficiency of SiC JFET-Based Inverters," IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, Xi'an, China, May 25-27, 2009, pp. 2056-2059.

L. M. Tolbert, F. Z. Peng, F. H. Khan, S. Li, "Switching Cells and Their Implications and Applications in Power Electronic Circuits," IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics and Motion Control, Wuhan, China, May 17-20, 2009, pp. 773-779.

S. T. Lee, T. A. Burress, L. M. Tolbert, "Power-Factor and Torque Calculation under Consideration of Cross Saturation of the Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Brushless Field Excitation," IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, Miami, Florida, May 3-6, 2009.

M. A. Huque, S.K. Islam, B. J. Blalock, L. M. Tolbert, "Diode Leakage Current Based Low Power, On-chip High Temperature Sensor Circuit," Connecticut Symposium on Microelectronics & Optoelectronics, New Haven, Connecticut, March 11, 2009.

W. Qian, F. Z. Peng, M. Shen, L. M. Tolbert, “3X DC-DC Multiplier/Divider for HEV Systems,” IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, Washington, DC, Feb. 15-19, 2009, pp. 1109-1114.

2008

H. Zhang, L. M. Tolbert, “SiC’s Potential Impact on the Design of Wind Generation System,” IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, November 10-13, 2008, pp. 2231-2235.

H. Liu, L. M. Tolbert, B. Ozpineci, Z. Du, “Comparison of Fundamental Frequency and PWM Methods Applied on a Hybrid Cascaded Multilevel Inverter,” IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida, November 10-13, 2008, pp. 3233-3237.

H. Zhang, L. M. Tolbert, B. Ozpineci, “Impact of SiC Devices on Hybrid Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles,” IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Edmonton, Canada, October 5-9, 2008.

J. S. Hsu, S. T. Lee, L. M. Tolbert, “High-Strength Undiffused Brushless (HSUB) Machine,” IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Edmonton, Canada, October 5-9, 2008.

H. Liu, L. M. Tolbert, B. Ozpineci, Z. Du, "Hybrid Multilevel Inverter with Single DC Source," IEEE Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Knoxville, Tennessee, August 10-13, 2008, pp. 538-541.

M. R. Starke, F. Li, L. M. Tolbert, “AC vs. DC distribution: Maximum transfer capability,” IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, July 20-24, 2008, 6 pages.

H. Liu, L. M. Tolbert, S. Khomfoi, B. Ozpineci, Z. Du, “Hybrid Cascaded Multilevel Inverter with PWM Method,” IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, Rhodes, Greece, June 15-19, 2008, pp. 162-165.

F. H. Khan, L. M. Tolbert, “Generating Isolated Outputs in a Multilevel Modular Capacitor Clamped DC-DC Converter (MMCCC) for Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles,” IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, Rhodes, Greece, June 15-19, 2008, pp. 967-973.

F. J. T. Filho, T. H. A. Mateus, H. Z. Maia, B. Ozpineci, J. O. P. Pinto, L. M. Tolbert, “Real-Time Selective Harmonic Minimization in Cascaded Multilevel Inverters with Varying DC Sources,” IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, Rhodes, Greece, June 15-19, 2008, pp. 4302-4306.

M. A Huque, S. K. Islam, B. J. Blalock, C. Su, R. Vijayaraghavan, L. M. Tolbert, “Silicon-on-Insulator Based High-Temperature Electronics for Automotive Applications,” IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, Cambridge, England, June 30 – July 2, 2008.

M. A Huque, B. J. Blalock, C. Su, R. Vijayaraghavan, S. K. Islam, L. M. Tolbert, “SOI-Based Integrated Circuits for High-Temperature Applications,” IMAPS International Conference on High Temperature Electronics, Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 12-15, 2008.

M. Starke, L. M. Tolbert, B. Ozpineci, “AC vs. DC Distribution: A Loss Comparison,” IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, April 21-24, 2008, 7 pages.

W. Zhang, F. Li, L. M. Tolbert, “Voltage Stability Constrained Optimal Power Flow (VSCOPF) with Two Sets of Variables (TSV) for Reactive Power Planning,” IEEE PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, April 21-24, 2008, 6 pages.

W. Zhang, F. Li, L. M. Tolbert, “Var Compensation Economic Benefits Considering Generator Marginal Cost,” International Conference on Electric Utility Deregulation and Restructuring and Power Technologies, Nanjing, China, April 6-9, 2008.

L. M. Tolbert, H. Zhang, B. Ozpineci, M. Chinthavali, “SiC-Based Power Converters,” Materials Research Society Spring Meeting, Symposium D, San Francisco, California, March 24-27, 2008.

B. Ozpineci, M. Chinthavali, L. M. Tolbert, H. Zhang, “SiC Power Electronics Research at ORNL,” GOMACTech, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 17-20, 2008.

F. H. Khan, L. M. Tolbert, “Universal Multilevel DC-DC Converter with Variable Conversion Ratio, High Compactness Factor and Limited Isolation Feature,” IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, Austin, Texas, February 24-28, 2008, pp. 17-23.

E. Ozdemir, S. Ozdemir, L. M. Tolbert, B. Ozpineci, “Fundamental Frequency Modulated Multilevel Inverter For Three-Phase Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Application,” IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, Austin, Texas, February 24-28, 2008, pp. 148-153.

2007

W. Zhang, F. Li, L. M. Tolbert, “Analysis of Var Benefits with Application to Var Planning,” 8th International Power Engineering Conference – IPEC2007, 3-6 December 2007, Singapore.

E. Ozdemir, S. Ozdemir, L. M. Tolbert, S. Khomfoi, “Elimination of Harmonics in a Five-Level Diode-Clamped Multilevel Inverter Using Fundamental Modulation,” IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems, November 27-30, 2007, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 850-854.

S. Khomfoi, L. M. Tolbert, “Fault Detection and Reconfiguration Technique for Cascaded H-bridge 11-level Inverter Drives Operating under Faulty Condition,” IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems, November 27-30, 2007, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 1035-1042.

K. Vanam, F. D. Barlow, B. Ozpineci, L. D. Marlino, M. S. Chinthavali, L. M. Tolbert, A. Elshabini, “High-Temperature SiC Packaging for HEV Traction Applications,” IMAPS International Symposium on Microelectronics , November 11-15, 2007, San Jose, California, 6 pages.

L. Reddy, L. M. Tolbert, H. Zhang, T. Cheek, “Performance of Ultra-High Efficient Electronic Ballast for HID Lamps using SiC Devices,” IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, September 23-27, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana, pp. 471-477.

F. Khan, L. M. Tolbert, “A 5-kW Multilevel DC-DC Converter for Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Automotive Applications,” IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, September 23-27, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana, pp. 628-635.

Z. Du, B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert,, J. N. Chiasson, “Inductorless DC-AC Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Boost Inverter for Electric/Hybrid Electric Vehicle Applications,” IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, September 23-27, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana, pp. 603-608.

Y. Xu, L. M. Tolbert, D. T. Rizy, J. D. Kueck, “Nonactive-Power-Related Ancillary Services Provided by Distributed Energy Resources,” IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, June 24-28, 2007, Tampa, Florida, 7 pages.

M. Shen, F. Z. Peng, L. M. Tolbert, "Multi-Level DC/DC Power Conversion System with Multiple DC Sources," IEEE Power Electronics Specialist Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, June 17-21, 2007, pp. 2008-2014.

Z. Du, B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert, “Modulation Extension Control of Hybrid Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Converters with 7-level Fundamental Frequency Switching Scheme,” IEEE Power Electronics Specialist Conference, Orlando, Florida, June 17-21, 2007, pp. 2361-2366.

M. Huque, R. Vijayaraghavan, M. Zhang, B. Blalock, L. Tolbert, S. Islam, "An SOI-based High-Voltage, High-Temperature Gate-Driver for SiC JFET," IEEE Power Electronics Specialist Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, June 17-21, 2007, pp. 1491-1495.

Y, Xu, L. M. Tolbert, J. D. Kueck, D. T. Rizy, "Voltage and Current Unbalance Compensation Using a Parallel Active Filter," IEEE Power Electronics Specialist Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, June 17-21, 2007, pp. 2919-2925.

J. N. Chiasson, B. Ozpineci, Z. Du, L. M. Tolbert, “Conditions for Capacitor Voltage Regulation in a Five-Level Cascade Multilevel Inverter: Application to Voltage-Boost in a PM Drive,” IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, May 3-5, 2007, Antalya, Turkey, pp. 731-735.

S. Khomfoi, L. M. Tolbert, B. Ozpineci, “Cascaded H-bridge Multilevel Inverter Drives Operating under Faulty Condition with AI-Based Fault Diagnosis and Reconfiguration,” IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, May 3-5, 2007, Antalya, Turkey, pp. 1649-1656.

F. H. Khan, L. M. Tolbert, "Multiple Load-Source Integration in a Multilevel Modular Capacitor Clamped DC-DC Converter Featuring Fault Tolerant Capability," IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, February 25 - March 1, 2007, Anaheim, California, pp. 361-367.

J. N. Chiasson, B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert, "A Five-Level Three-Phase Hybrid Cascade Multilevel Inverter Using a Single DC Source for a PM Synchronous Motor Drive," IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, February 25 - March 1, 2007, Anaheim, California, pp. 1504-1507.

S. Khomfoi, L. M. Tolbert, "A Diagnostic Technique for Multilevel Inverters Based on a Genetic-Algorithm to Select a Principal Component Neural Network," IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, February 25 - March 1, 2007, Anaheim, California, pp. 1497-1503.

2006

W. Zhang, F. Li, L. M. Tolbert, "Optimal Allocation of Shunt Dynamic Var Source SVC and STATCOM: A Survey," IEE International Conference on Advances in Power System Control, Operation and Management (APSCOM) October 31 - November 2, 2006, Hong Kong, China.

F. Li, W. Zhang, L. M. Tolbert, J. D. Kueck, D. T. Rizy, "Assessment of the Economic Benefits from Reactive Power Compensation," IEEE Power Systems Conference and Exposition (PSCE), October 29 - November 1, 2006, Atlanta, Georgia, pp. 1767-1773.

H. Li, Z. Du, K. Wang, L. M. Tolbert, D. Liu, "A Hybrid Energy System Using Cascaded H-Bridge Converter," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 8-12, 2006, Tampa, Florida, pp. 198-203.

Y. Xu, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, J. B. Campbell, F. Z. Peng, "Active Filter Implementation Using a Generalized Nonactive Power Theory," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 8-12, 2006, Tampa, Florida, pp. 153-160.

H. Zhang, L. M. Tolbert, B. Ozpineci, M. Chinthavali, "A SiC-Based Converter as a Utility Interface for a Battery System," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 8-12, 2006, Tampa, Florida, pp. 346-350.

F. H. Khan, L. M. Tolbert, "A Multilevel Modular Capacitor Clamped DC-DC Converter," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 8-12, 2006, Tampa, Florida, pp. 966-973.

L. M. Tolbert, H. Zhang, M. Chinthavali, B. Ozpineci, "SiC-based Power Converters for High Temperature Applications," European Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ECSCRM), September 3-7, 2006, Newcastle, United Kingdom.

M. Li, J. N. Chiasson, L. M. Tolbert, "Capacitor Voltage Control in a Cascaded Multilevel Inverter as a Static Var Generator," International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference(IPEMC 2006), August 13-16, 2006, Shanghai, China.

M. Li, J. N. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. M. Tolbert, "Identification of the Rotor Time Constant in Induction Machines without Speed Sensor," International Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference(IPEMC 2006), August 13-16, 2006, Shanghai, China.

S. Khomfoi, L. M. Tolbert, "A Reconfiguration Technique for Multilevel Inverters Incorporating a Diagnostic System Based on Neural Network," IEEE Workshop on Computers in Power Electronics, July 16-19, 2006, Troy, New York, pp. 317-323.

H. Zhang, L. M. Tolbert, B. Ozpineci, "System Modeling and Characterization of SiC Schottky Power Diodes," IEEE Workshop on Computers in Power Electronics, July 16-19, 2006, Troy, New York, pp. 199-204.

F. H. Khan, L. M. Tolbert, F. Z. Peng, "Deriving New Topologies of DC-DC Converters Featuring Switching Cells," IEEE Workshop on Computers in Power Electronics, July 16-19, 2006, Troy, New York, pp. 328-332.

S. Khomfoi, L. M. Tolbert, "Fault Diagnosis System for a Multilevel Inverter Using a Principal Component Neural Network," IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, June 18-22, 2006, Jeju, Korea.

Z. Du, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, B. Ozpineci,H. Li, A. Huang, “Hybrid Cascaded H-bridges Multilevel Motor Drive Control for Electric Vehicles,” IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, June 18-22, 2006, Jeju, Korea.

X. Yu, L. M. Tolbert, “Ancillary Services Provided from DER with Power Electronics Interface,” IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, June 18-22, 2006, Montreal, Canada.

M. Li, J. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. Tolbert, "A Differential-Algebraic Approach to Speed Estimation in an Induction Motor: Open Loop Experimental Results," IEEE American Control Conference, June 14-16, Minneapolis, Minnesota, pp. 2463-2468.

M. Chinthavali, L. M. Tolbert, B. Ozpineci, H. Zhang, “High Temperature Power Electronics – Application Issues of SiC Devices,” IMAPS International Conference on High Temperature Electronics, May 15-18, 2006, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

H. F. Huq, S. K. Islam, L. M. Tolbert, “AlGaN/GaN MODFET Device for High Temperature Applications,” IMAPS International Conference on High Temperature Electronics, May 15-18, 2006, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

B. Ozpineci, M. Chinthavali, A. Kashyap, L. M. Tolbert, A. Mantooth, “A 55 kW Three-Phase Inverter With Si IGBTs And SiC Schottky Diodes,” IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, March 19-23, 2006, Dallas, Texas, pp. 448-454.

Z. Du, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, B. Ozpineci, “A Cascade Multilevel Inverter Using a Single DC Power Source,” IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, March 19-23, 2006, Dallas, Texas, pp. 426-430.

2005

K. Wang, J. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. M. Tolbert, "Parameter Identification of Hammerstein Models using Elimination Theory," IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, December 12-15, 2005, Seville, Spain, pp. 3444-3449.

M. Li, J. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. Tolbert, "Observability of Speed in an Induction Motor from Stator Currents and Voltages," IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, December 12-15, 2005, Seville, Spain, pp. 3438-3443.

S. Khomfoi, L. M. Tolbert, "Fault Diagnosis System for a Multilevel Inverters Using a Neural Network," IEEE Industrial Electronics Conference, November 6-10, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina.

H. Qi, W. Zhang, L. M. Tolbert, "A Resilient Real-Time Agent-Based System for a Reconfigurable Power Grid," International Conference on Intelligent Systems Application to Power Systems, November 6-10, 2005, Arlington, Virginia.

Z. Du, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, H. Li, "Low Switching Frequency Active Harmonic Elimination in Multilevel Converters with Unequal DC Voltages," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 2-6, 2005, Hong Kong, China, pp. 92-98.

H. Zhang, M. Chinthavali, B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert, "Power Losses and Thermal Modeling of 4H-SiC VJFET Inverter," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 2-6, 2005, Hong Kong, China, pp. 2630-2634.

Y. Xu, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, F. Z. Peng, "Dynamic Response of Active Filter Using a Generalized Nonactive Power Theory," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 2-6, 2005, Hong Kong, China, pp. 1225-1231.

B. Ozpineci, M. S. Chinthavali, L. M. Tolbert, "A 55 kW Three Phase Automotive Traction Inverter with SiC Schottky Diodes," IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, September 7-9, 2005, Chicago, Illinois, pp. 541-546.

F. Z. Peng, L. M. Tolbert, F. Khan, "Power Electronics' Circuit Topology - the Basic Switching Cells," IEEE Power Electronics Educational Workshop, June 16-17, 2005, Recife, Brazil, pp. 52-57.

Z. Du, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, “Reduced Switching Frequency Computed PWM Method for Multilevel Converter Control,” IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, June 12-16, 2005, Recife, Brazil, pp. 2560-2564.

W. Zhang, L. M. Tolbert, "Survey of Reactive Power Planning Methods," IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, June 12-16, 2005, San Francisco, California, pp. 1580-1590.

K. Wang, J. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. M. Tolbert, "An On-Line Method for Tracking the Rotor Time Constant of an Induction Machine," American Control Conference, June 8-10, 2005, Portland, Oregon, pp. 2739-2744.

K. Wang, J. N. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. M. Tolbert, "An Online Rotor Time Constant Estimator for the Induction Machine," IEEE International Conference on Electric Machines and Drives, May 15-18, 2005, San Antonio, Texas, pp. 608-614.

M. Hasanuzzaman, S. K. Islam, L. M. Tolbert, “Design, Modeling, and Characterization of Power MOSFET in 4H-SiC for Extreme Environment Applications," Government Microcircuit Applications and Critical Technology Conference (GOMACTech-05), April 4-7, 2005, Las Vegas, Nevada, pp. 449-452.

M. Chinthavali, B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert, “High Temperature and High Frequency Performance Evaluation of 4H-SiC Unipolar Power Devices,” IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, March 6-10, 2005, Austin, Texas, pp. 322-328.

Z. Du, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, “Modulation Extension Control for Multilevel Converters Using Triplen Harmonic Injection with Low Switching Frequency,” IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, March 6-10, 2005, Austin, Texas, pp. 419-423.

J. Campbell, L. M. Tolbert, C. W. Ayers, B. Ozpineci, “Two-Phase Cooling Method Using R134a Refrigerant to Cool Power Electronics Devices,” IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, March 6-10, 2005, Austin, Texas, pp. 141-147.

2004

K. Wang, J. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. Tolbert, “A Nonlinear Least-Squares Approach for Identification of the Induction Motor Parameters,” IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, December 8-14, 2004, Atlantis, Bahamas, pp. 3856-3861.

M. Chinthavali, B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert, “Temperature-Dependent Characterization of SiC Power Electronic Devices,” IEEE Workshop on Power Electronics in Transportation, October 21-22, 2004, Dearborn, Michigan, pp. 43-47.

K. Wang, J. Chiasson, M. Bodson, L. M. Tolbert, “Tracking the Rotor Time Constant of an Induction Motor Traction Drive for HEVs,” IEEE Workshop on Power Electronics in Transportation, October 21-22, 2004, Dearborn, Michigan, pp. 83-88.

M. Shen, J. Wang, A. Joseph, F. Z. Peng, L. M. Tolbert, D. J. Adams, “Maximum Constant Boost Control of the Z-Source Inverter,” IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 3-7, 2004, Seattle, Washington, pp. 142-148.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, Zhong Du, "Multiple Input Converters for Fuel Cells," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 3-7, 2004, Seattle, Washington, pp. 791-797.

Madhu Chinthavali, Leon M. Tolbert, Burak Ozpineci, "4H-SiC GTO Thyristor and p-n Diode Loss Model for HVDC Converter," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 3-7, 2004, Seattle, Washington, pp. 1238-1243.

Zhong Du, Leon M. Tolbert, John N. Chiasson, "Harmonic Elimination for Multilevel Converter with Programmed PWM Method," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 3-7, 2004, Seattle, Washington, pp. 2210-2215.

Y. Xu, J. N. Chiasson, L. M. Tolbert, “Nonactive Current Definition and Compensation Using a Shunt Active Filter,” IEEE International Conference on Harmonics and Quality of Power, September 12-15, 2004, Lake Placid, New York, pp. 573-578.

Z. Du, L. M. Tolbert, J. N. Chiasson, “Active Harmonic Elimination in Multilevel Converters Using FPGA Control,” IEEE Workshop on Computers in Power Electronics, August 15-18, 2004, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, pp. 127-132.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, Zhong Du, "Optimum Fuel Cell Utilization with Multilevel Inverters," IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, June 20-25, 2004, Aachen, Germany, pp. 4798-4802.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, John N. Chiasson, Zhong Du, "Harmonic Optimization of Multilevel Converters Using Genetic Algorithms," IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, June 20-25, 2004, Aachen, Germany, pp. 3911-3916.

Madhu Chinthavali, Leon M. Tolbert, Burak Ozpineci, "SiC GTO Thyristor Model for HVDC Interface," IEEE Power Engineering General Meeting, June 6-10, 2004, Denver, Colorado, pp. 680-685.

Burak Ozpineci, Zhong Du, Leon M. Tolbert, Gui-Jia Su, "Optimum Fuel Cell Utilization with Multilevel DC-DC Converters," IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, February 22-26, 2004, Anaheim, California, pp. 1572-1576.

2003

M. Hasanuzzaman, S. Kamrul Islam, Leon M. Tolbert,M. T. Alam, “Temperature Dependency of MOSFET Device Characteristics in 4H - and 6H-Silicon Carbide (SiC),” International Semiconductor Device Research Symposium (ISDRS), December 10-12, 2003, Washington, DC, pp. 132-133.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, Keith J. McKenzie, Zhong Du, “Eliminating Harmonics in a Multilevel Converter Using the Theory of Symmetric Polynomials and Resultants,” IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, December 9-12, 2003, Maui, Hawaii, pp. 3507-3512.

Burak Ozpineci, Zhong Du, Leon M. Tolbert, Don J. Adams, Don Collins, “Integrating Multiple Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Modules,” IEEE Industrial Electronics Conference, November 2-6, 2003, Roanoke Virginia, pp. 1568-1573.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, Keith J. McKenzie, Zhong Du, “A New Approach to Solving the Harmonic Elimination Equations for a Multilevel Converter,” IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 12-16, 2003, Salt Lake City, Utah, pp. 640-645.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, S. Kamrul Islam, Madhu Chinthavali, "Comparison of Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Power Applications," 10th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, September 2-4, 2003, Toulouse, France.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, Keith J. McKenzie, Zhong Du, "A New Approach to the Elimination of Harmonics in a Multilevel Converter," 10th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications - EPE 2003, September 2-4, 2003, Toulouse, France.

Leon M. Tolbert, Yan Xu, Jianqing Chen, Fang Z. Peng, John N. Chiasson, "Definitions for Non-Periodic Current Compensation," 10th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications - EPE 2003, September 2-4, 2003, Toulouse, France.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, S. Kamrul Islam, "System Level Benefits of SiC Power Devices in DC-DC Converters," 10th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications - EPE 2003, September 2-4, 2003, Toulouse, France.

Leon M. Tolbert, Yan Xu, Jianqing Chen, Fang Z. Peng, John N. Chiasson, "Compensation of Irregular Currents with Active Filters," IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, July 13-18, 2003, Toronto, Canada, pp. 1278-1283.

Leon M. Tolbert, John N. Chiasson, Fang Z. Peng, "Modulation Index Regulation of a Multilevel Inverter for Static Var Compensation," IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, July 13-18, 2003, Toronto, Canada, pp. 194-199.

Leon M. Tolbert, Yan Xu, Jianqing Chen, Fang Z. Peng, John N. Chiasson, "Application of Compensators for Non-Periodic Currents," IEEE Power Electronics Specialist Conference, June 15-19, 2003, Acapulco, Mexico, pp. 1525-1530.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, "Simulink Implementation of Induction Machine Model - A Modular Approach," IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, June 1-4, 2003, Madison, Wisconsin, pp. 728-734.

Leon M. Tolbert, John N. Chiasson, Keith J. McKenzie, Zhong Du, "Control of Cascaded Multilevel Converters with Unequal Voltage Sources for HEVs," IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, June 1-4, 2003, Madison, Wisconsin, pp. 663-669.

Leon M. Tolbert, Burak Ozpineci, S. Kamrul Islam, Madhu Chinthavali, "Wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Utility Applications," IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems (PES 2003), February 24-26, 2003, Palm Springs, California, pp. 317-321.

Leon M. Tolbert, Yan Xu, Jianqing Chen, Fang Z. Peng, John N. Chiasson, "Active Filter Energy Storage Requirement for Non-Periodic Current Compensation," IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems (PES 2003), February 24-26, 2003, Palm Springs, California, pp. 388-393.

John Chiasson, Leon Tolbert, Keith McKenzie, Zhong Du, "Harmonic Elimination in Multilevel Converters," IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems (PES 2003), February 24-26, 2003, Palm Springs, California, pp. 284-289.

Madhu Hasanuzzaman, S. Kamrul Islam, Leon M. Tolbert, Burak Ozpineci, "Model Simulations and Verifications of a Vertical Double Implanted (DIMOS)Transistor in 4H-Silicon Carbide," IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems (PES 2003), February 24-26, 2003, Palm Springs, California, pp. 313-316.

Leon M. Tolbert, John N. Chiasson, Keith McKenzie, Zhong Du, "Elimination of Harmonics in a Multilevel Converter with Non Equal DC Sources," IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC 2003), February 9-13, 2003, Miami, Florida, pp. 589-595.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, Keith McKenzie, Zhong Du, "A Complete Solution to the Harmonic Elimination Problem," IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference (APEC 2003), February 9-13, 2003, Miami, Florida, pp. 596-602.

2002

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, Syed K. Islam, "Silicon Carbide Power Device Characterization for HEVs," The 7th IEEE Workshop on Power Electronics in Transportation, October 24-25, 2002, Auburn Hills, Michigan, pp. 93-97.

Leon M. Tolbert, John N. Chiasson, Keith McKenzie, Zhong Du, "Elimination of Harmonics in a Multilevel Converter for HEV Applications," The 7th IEEE Workshop on Power Electronics in Transportation, October 24-25, 2002, Auburn Hills, Michigan, pp. 135-142.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, Syed K. Islam, M. Hasanuzzaman, "A Parametric Device Study for SiC Power Electronics," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 13-17, 2002, Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 570-575.

Leon M. Tolbert, William A. Peterson,Cliff P. White, Timothy J. Theiss, Matthew B. Scudiere, "A Bi-Directional DC-DC Converter with Minimum Energy Storage Elements," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, October 13-17, 2002, Pittsburgh, PA, pp. 1572-1577.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, Syed K. Islam, Tim J. Theiss, "A Parametric Device Study for SiC Diodes in Vehicular Applications," IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference - Fall, September 25-28, 2002, Vancouver, Canada.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, Keith McKenzie, Zhong Du, "Real-Time Computer Control of a Multilevel Converter Using the Mathematical Theory of Resultants," Proceedings of the Electrimacs Conference, August 18-21, 2002, Montreal, Canada.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, Keith McKenzie, Zhong Du, "Eliminating Harmonics in a Multilevel Converter using Resultant Theory," IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, June 23-27, 2002, Cairns, Australia, pp. 503-508.

Burak Ozpineci, Leon M. Tolbert, Syed K. Islam, Fang Z. Peng, "Testing, Characterization, and Modeling of SiC Diodes for Transportation Applications," IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, June 23-27, 2002, Cairns, Australia, pp. 1673-1678.

Fang Z. Peng, Leon M. Tolbert, "Definitions and Compensation of Non-Active Current in Power Systems," IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, June 23-27, 2002, Cairns, Australia, pp. 1779-1784.

Fang Z. Peng, Gui-Jia Su, Leon M. Tolbert, "A Passive Soft-Switching Snubber for PWM Inverters," IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, June 23-27, 2002, Cairns, Australia, pp. 129-134.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, Yinghui Lu, "A Library of SIMULINK blocks for Real-Time Control of HEV Traction Drives," 2002 Future Car Congress Proceedings, June 3-5, 2002, Arlington, Virginia. (SAE paper number 2002-01-1934).

Leon M. Tolbert, Burak Ozpineci, Syed K. Islam, Fang Z. Peng, "Impact of SiC Power Electronic Devices for Hybrid Electric Vehicles," 2002 Future Car Congress Proceedings, June 3-5, 2002, Arlington, Virginia. (SAE Paper Number 2002-01-1904).

2001

Leon M. Tolbert, Burak Ozpineci, Syed Kamrul Islam, Md. Hasanuzzaman, "Effects of Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Devices on HEV PWM Inverter Losses," IEEE Industrial Electronics Conference, November 29 - December 2, 2001, Denver, Colorado, pp. 1061-1066.

Leon M. Tolbert, William A. Peterson, Matt Scudiere, Larry Seiber, George Farquharson, "Electronic Power Conversion System for an Advanced Mobile Generator Set," IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, September 30 - October 4, 2001, Chicago, Illinois, pp. 1763-1768.

Burak Ozpineci, Joao O. P. Pinto, Leon M. Tolbert, "Pulse-Width Optimization in a Pulse Density Modulated High Frequency AC-AC Converter Using Genetic Algorithms," IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, October 7-10, 2001, Tucson, Arizona, pp. 1924-1929.

Leon M. Tolbert, Hairong Qi, Fang Z. Peng, "Scalable Multi-Agent System for Real-Time Electric Power Management," IEEE Power Engineering Society Summer Meeting, July 15-19, 2001, Vancouver, Canada, pp. 1676-1679.

Marc Bodson, John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, "A Complete Characterization of Torque Maximization of Permanent Magnet Non-Salient Synchronous Motors," IEEE American Controls Conference, June 25-27, 2001, Arlington, Virginia, pp. 2148-2149.

Gui-Jia Su, Donald J. Adams, Leon M. Tolbert, "Comparative Study of Power Factor Correction Converters for Single-Phase Half-Bridge Inverters," IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, June 17-21, 2001, Vancouver, Canada, pp. 995-1000.

John N. Chiasson, Leon M. Tolbert, "High Performance Motion Control of a Switched Reluctance Motor," IEEE International Electric Machine Drives Conference, June 17-21, 2001, Cambridge, Massachusetts, pp. 425-429.

2000

Leon M. Tolbert, Thomas G. Habetler, "Comparison of Time-Based Non-Active Power Definitions for Active Filtering," IEEE International Power Electronics Congress, October 15-19, 2000, Acapulco, Mexico, pp. 73-79.

Fang Z. Peng, Leon M. Tolbert, "Compensation of Non-Active Current in Power Systems - Definitions from Compensation Standpoint," IEEE Power Engineering Society Summer Meeting, July 15-20, 2000, Seattle, Washington, pp. 983-987.

Leon M. Tolbert, Fang Z. Peng, "Multilevel Converters as a Utility Interface for Renewable Energy Systems," IEEE Power Engineering Society Summer Meeting, July 15-20, 2000, Seattle, Washington, pp. 1271-1274.

John W. McKeever, Sujit Das, Leon M. Tolbert, Laura D. Marlino, Ashok Nedungadi, "Life-Cycle Cost Sensitivity to Battery-Pack Voltage of an HEV," 2000 Future Car Congress Proceedings, April 2-6, 2000, Arlington, Virginia. (SAE paper number 2000-01-1556).

1999

Leon M. Tolbert, Fang Z. Peng, Thomas G. Habetler, "Dynamic Performance and Control of a Multilevel Universal Power Conditioner," Conference Record - IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Oct. 3-7, 1999, Phoenix, Arizona, pp. 440-447.

Leon M. Tolbert, Fang Z. Peng, Thomas G. Habetler, "A Multilevel Converter-Based Universal Power Conditioner," IEEE Power Electronics Specialists Conference, June 27 - July 1, 1999, Charleston, South Carolina, pp. 393-399.

Leon M. Tolbert, Fang Z. Peng, Thomas G. Habetler, "Multilevel PWM Methods at Low Modulation Indices," IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, March 14-18, 1999, Dallas, Texas, pp. 1032-1039.

1998

Leon M. Tolbert, Fang Z. Peng, Thomas G. Habetler, "Multilevel Inverters for Electric Vehicle Applications," IEEE Workshop on Power Electronics in Transportation, Oct. 22-23, 1998, Dearborn, Michigan, pp. 79-84.

Leon M. Tolbert, Thomas G. Habetler, "Novel Multilevel Inverter Carrier-Based PWM Methods," Conference Record - IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Oct. 11-15, 1998, St. Louis, Missouri, pp. 1424-1431.

Leon M. Tolbert, Fang Z. Peng, "Multilevel Converters for Large Electric Drives," IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference, Feb. 15-19, 1998, Anaheim, California, pp. 530-536.

1996

Leon M. Tolbert, Peyton S. Hale, Harold Hollis, "Evaluation of Harmonic Suppression Devices," Conference Record - IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Oct. 6-10, 1996, San Diego, California, pp. 2340-2346.

Leon M. Tolbert, Peyton S. Hale, Harold Hollis, "Survey of Harmonics Measurements in Electrical Distribution Systems," Conference Record - IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Oct. 6-10, 1996, San Diego, California, pp. 2333-2339.

J. S. Hsu, J. D. Kueck, M. Olszewski, P. J. Otaduy, D. A. Casada, L. M. Tolbert, "Comparison of Induction Motor Field Efficiency Evaluation Methods," Conference Record - IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Oct. 6-10, 1996, San Diego, California, pp. 703-712.

1995

Leon M. Tolbert, Jeff T. Cleveland, Lynn J. Degenhardt, "Reliability of Lightning-Resistant Overhead Distribution Lines," Conference Record - IEEE Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, May 7-11, 1995, San Antonio, Texas, pp. 147-152.

Leon M. Tolbert, "Computer-Aided Coordination and Overcurrent Protection of Industrial Distribution Systems", Conference Record - IEEE Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, May 7-11, 1995, San Antonio, Texas, pp. 169-173.

1991

Thomas G. Habetler, Francesco Profumo, Michele Pastorelli, Leon M. Tolbert, "Direct Torque Control of Induction Machines Using Space Vector Modulation," Conference Record - IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, Oct. 1991, Dearborn, Michigan, pp. 428-436. (This paper won second prize from the Industrial Drives Committee of the IAS.)

Tutorials and Conference Proceedings

L. M. Tolbert, F. Z. Peng, D. J. Adams, J. W. McKeever, "Multilevel Inverters for Large Automotive Electric Drives," Conference Record - All Electric Combat Vehicle Second International Conference, June 8-12, 1997, Dearborn, Michigan, vol. 2, pp. 209-214.

Technical Reports

J. B. Campbell, T. J. King, B. Ozpineci, D. T. Rizy, L. M. Tolbert, X. Yu, Y. Xu, “Ancillary Services Provided from DER,” ORNL/TM-2005/263, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, December 2005.

L. M. Tolbert, T. J. King, B. Ozpineci, J. B. Campbell, G. Muralidharan, D. T. Rizy, A. S. Sabau, H. Zhang, W. Zhang, X. Yu, H. F. Huq, H. Liu, “Power Electronics for Distributed Energy Systems and Transmission and Distribution Applications: Assessing the Technical Needs for Utility Applications,” ORNL/TM-2005/230, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, December 2005.

B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert, D. J. Adams, “Trade Study on Aggregation of Multiple 10-kW Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Power Modules,” ORNL/TM-2004/248, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, November 29, 2004.

B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert, “Comparison of Wide Band Gap Semiconductors for Power Electronics Applications,” ORNL/TM-2003/257, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, December 12, 2003.

R. H. Staunton, B. Ozpineci, T. J. Theiss, L. M. Tolbert, "Review of the State-of-the-Art in Power Electronics Suitable for 10-kW Military Power Systems," ORNL/TM-2003/209, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, December 2003.

J. M. Bailey, J. W. McKeever, P. A. Jallouk, L. M. Tolbert, J. S. Lawler, K. Casey, "Viable Electric Motor Candidates for Heavy Duty Off-Road Traction Drives," C/ORNL02-0640, CRADA Final Report, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, November 2002.

O. W. Holland, T. E. Haynes, B. Ozpineci, L. M. Tolbert, T. J. Theiss, S. K. Islam, M. Hasanuzzaman, L. Feldman, “Silicon Carbide Device Fabrication and Application as the Next Generation of Power Electronics,” Oak Ridge National Laboratory, R02-115725, November 2002.

J. B. Andriulli, L. M. Tolbert, et. al., "Development of Proof-of-Concept Units for Advanced Medium-sized Mobile Power Sources (AMMPS) Program," ORNL Report/TM-2001/222, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, March 2002.

J. B. Andriulli, L. M. Tolbert, et. al., "Advanced Power Generation Systems for the 21st Century: Recommendations for a Design Philosophy and Market Survey," ORNL/TM-1999/213, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, November 1999.

R. W. Young, Sr., D. J. Adams, F. Z. Peng, J. S. Hsu, G. W. Ott, Jr., C. P. White, L. D. Marlino, L. M. Tolbert, J. W. McKeever, "Resonant Snubbert Inverter Research at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory," ORNL/TM-13559, September 1998.

Leon M. Tolbert, "Harmonic Analysis of Electrical Distribution Systems," ORNL- 6887, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, March 1996.

J. D. Kueck, M. Olszewski, D. A. Casada, J. S. Hsu, P. J. Otaduy, L. M. Tolbert, "Assessment of Methods for Estimating Motor Efficiency and Load under Field Conditions," ORNL/TM-13165, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, January 1996.

Leon M. Tolbert, "Electrical System Analysis of the High Flux Isotope Reactor," ORNL-6759, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, June 1993.


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