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The International Conference on Power Electronics & Drives [ICPEDSNitte2014] will be held at the Nitte Mahalinga Adyanthya Institute of Technology [NMAMIT], Nitte, Karnataka State, India, during 10th -11th April 2014. 21st century industrial civilization depends on electrical form of energy. Nations living prosperity is decided by per capita consumption of electricity. Presently in an industrialized nation generated electrical power is processed through power electronics for various applications in industrial, commercial, residential, aerospace and defence environments. So far electrical energy has been generated from fossil and nuclear power plants with out due consideration of their environmental impacts. Global warming (green house effect), acid rain and urban air pollution are mainly due to emissions from fossil fuel plants. Safety issues of nuclear power plants are also now causing tremendous concern in our society. How to improve living standards without endangering the environment is of main concern in the 21st century. Coping with electrical form of energy stress and ensuring equitable allocation of scarce electrical energy resources for industrial, commercial, residential, aerospace, defence and environmental needs requires innovative application and state-of art technologies and approaches. Power Electronics and Drives has emerged as a essential technology in the recent trend of industrial automation, which promotes the coordinated development and management of electrical power supply and utilization in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an impartial manner without compromising the sustainability of vital power system network. Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Transportation, Renewable Energy Systems, Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Industrial applications are

Power Electronics & Drives

ICPEDS-Nitte2014 10th -11th April 2014

Call for Papers

Chief Patron Sri. N.Vinay Hegde, President, Nitte Education Trust & Chancellor, Nitte University. General Chair Dr. Niranjan. N. Chiplunkar, Principal, NMAMIT. Organizing Lead Sri K.Vasudeva Shettigar, Associate Professor & HOD EEE Dept., NMAMIT. Program Chair Dr. M.Satyendra Shet, Professor, EEE Dept., NMAMIT. Organized by Department of
Electrical and Electronics Engineering

NMAMIT, Nitte: 574110

(Autonomous Institute Affiliated to VTU, Belgaum)

Karnataka State, India. Tel : + 91-8258-281263/1264 Fax.: +91-08258-281265 URL:http://WWW.nitte.ac.in/nmamit

The Conference and its Objectives

some of the key areas requiring attention of researchers and practioners. In addition environmental impacts due to emissions from fossil fuel plants and uncertainties introduced on power systems may require significantly different management policies in future. Power Electronics and Drives address several challenges to be solved such as the integration of clean energy generation and the use of efficient high-power and energy storage systems. It also helps the energy industry in solving the problems introduced by the integration of renewable energy systems in terms of reliability and stability of the power grid. In addition, energy distribution systems based on the HVDC topology are being installed all over the world. The need for such an integrated approach to solve power related problems has been recognized in several countries and India too needs to adopt such a holistic approach to ensure the improvement of living standards with out endangering the environment for future generations. ICPEDS-Nitte2014 is being organized with the objective of identifying plans, policies and methodologies necessary for energy conservation and sustainable electrical energy resources development and management in the Indian context. The conference is being organizes by the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, NMAMIT, Nitte, during 10th & 11th April 2014. ICPEDS-Nitte2014 is designed to provide a forum for exchange of ideas and interactions between academicians, researchers and practitioners engaged in activities related to electrical power resources with development and management of Power Electronics and Drives. The conference will provide a platform for delegates from across the country to meet and discuss future policies for managing Indias power resources in

diverse electroclimatic regimes. The presence of experts and delegates from other countries will give ICPEDSNitte2014 an international flavour. Proposed Themes Theme 1: Power electronics A1 - Power semiconductor devices A2 - Switch-mode power supplies A3 - Novel converter topologies A4 - Matrix and multi-level converters A5 - Resonant converters A6 - Converters for special applications A7 - Power converter control A8 Power Quality, EMC, Filtering and PFC A9- Modelling and Simulation in Power Electronics Theme 2: Electrical drives B1 - Induction, permanent-magnet and reluctance machines B2 - Actuators and linear machines B3 - Superconducting machines B4 - Special machines B4 - Advanced and sensorless machine control B5 - Motion control systems B6 - Fault tolerant drives B7 Sensors and Observers B8- Modelling and Simulation in Electrical Drives Theme 3: Transportation C1 - Railway Systems C2 - Marine propulsion, drives and power systems C3 - Aerospace C4 - Starter / Generator systems C5 - Automotive systems C6 - Electric/ fuel cell/ hybrid vehicles C7 - Energy storage for vehicles C8 - System control (including power management)

Theme 4: Renewable Energy Systems D1 - Wind power (on-shore and off-shore) D2 - Solar PV (including MPP schemes) D3 - Tidal, wave, sea, river and hydro power systems D4 - Energy storage D5 - Fuel cells, batteries, super capacitors and other storage devices D6 - Reliability and availability Theme 5: Generation, Transmission and Distribution E1 - Synchronous machines and special generators E2 - HVDC E3 - Smart grids, FACTS, and microgrids E4 - Converters for grid connection E5 - Power quality and protection (including power factor correction / active filters) E6 - Energy efficiency and demand side control E7 - Distributed generation E8 - Control of power distribution Theme 6: Industrial applications

numbers and complete address. Corresponding author must be indicated. Electronic copy of the full paper in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) or in MS Word (Doc) can be submitted in advance for speedy review process to icpedesnmamit@nitte.edu.in with Paper in the subject line. Language: English will be the official language of the conference Registration fees (which include breakfast, lunch/dinner, high tea and one set of conference kit) are as follows: Category Early Registration Registration from (Till 31st (1 st April. March. 2014 2014) onwards) Indian Rs. 3000/Rs. 3500/Delegates Foreign US$60 US$75 Delegates Student Rs. 1500/Rs. 2,000/Delegates (US$25) (US$30) Note: Registration is compulsory for each accepted manuscript for presentation and inclusion in the conference proceedings. Sponsors

F1 - Application case studies F2 - Energy efficiency F3 - Integrated drives The above topics are only a guide to the scope of the conference. Submission of Full Papers Three copies of full papers printed on A4 sheets, not exceeding six to eight pages (including figures, tables and preliminary results), should be submitted not later than March 15, 2014. The papers must have full title and include the names and affiliations of all authors, email, telephone, fax

Institutions, agencies and industries are invited to sponsor/co-sponsor the conference. Free registration for delegates (Sponsors-4, Co-sponsors-2) will be provided by the Organising Committee. Advertisements space in the conference venue, souvenir and a copy of the conference proceedings will be given gratis to the sponsors/cosponsors. Sponsorship fee: Rs. 50,000/- (Full page in the Conference Proceedings) Co-sponsorship fee : Rs. 25,000/- ( page in the Conference Proceedings)

Conference Proceedings Conference Souvenir (A4 size) containing accepted registered papers, write up about invited talks, details of delegates attending the conferences and advertisements shall be released at the inaugural session. Accommodation Nitte is located 56 km from Mangalore City, which is one of the prime tourist destinations of India. Reservation of accommodation at least 1 month in advance is recommended. Delegates interested in booking accommodation may send their requests along with advance payment of Rs. 1000/- per person not later than 31st march 2014 (no refund please). The approximate tariff of medium budget Hotel ranges from Rs. 600-800/day (Double NonAC) and Rs.1000-1500/day (Double AC). Payment towards registration and accommodation must be made by a Demand Draft/International Money Order/Bank Transfer in favour of ICPEDS-Nitte2014, payable at Nitte and mailed to icpedesnmamit@nitte.edu.in Outstation cheques are not accepted. Post Conference Tours The following tours will be arranged based on the response. The dates and cost of the tours will be announced / displayed at the conference venue. a). Udupi-Kollur-Murdeshwara b). Moodbidre-DharmastalaSubrahmanya c). Karkala-Sringeri-Horanadu d). Cruise to Sr. Marys Island, Udupi e). Pilikula Water Theme Park, Mangalore About Nitte -Mangalore City Nitte, the conference venue, is in the coastal area of Karnataka state situated adjacent to the Western Ghats. World heritage site Lord Gomateshwara shrine is near by, which has a history dating back 600 years. Everyone will enjoy the beautiful landscape of the area consisting of Ghats, Sea, River, Island and delicious seafood. Mangalore is the chief port city of the state of Karnataka. It is situated on the south west coast of India with Arabian Sea on the west and Western Ghats to the east. Mangalore is the administrative headquarters of coastal district of Dakshina Kannada. It developed as a port city on the Arabian Sea coast, and has one of the major ports of India, the New Mangalore Port lying on the backwaters formed by the Netravathi and Gurpur rivers. Mangalore is known for its beaches, temples, churches and industries. Several languages are spoken here, including Tulu, Konkani, Kannada and Beary (a mixture of Tulu and Malayalam). The landscape is dominated by the characteristic coconut palms accompanying rolling hills and streams running towards the sea. The landscape is dotted with tiled roof buildings, topped with the famous Mangalore tiles made from the local hard red clay and typically walled with laterite blocks. The most pleasant months in Mangalore are from February to May. At this time weather is quite pleasant. More details about Mangalore and its neighbourhood may be obtained from the following URLs. www.deekaypages.com www.mangalore.com www.en.wkipedia.org/wiki/Mangalore Organisers

Nitte Mahalinga Institute of Technology, Nitte Karnataka (NMAMIT, Nitte), is a Accredited Institute. It was established in 1986. NMAMIT, Nitte is an amalgamation of 13 Departments. 250 highly qualified faculty members. More than 4500 motivated students. 400 dedicated supporting staff. 7 Undergraduate programmes. 12 Post graduate programmes. Research Centres in all the departments. 100 acres of land. State of the art lab/ workshop and digital library. Well connected internet with 50 mbps leased line connectivity. and 25 years of experience in producing truly work class engineers. How to get here The Institute is located 56 km north of Mangalore city amid 100 acres of sylvan surroundings with the picturesque Western Ghats on the east. NMAMIT, Nitte is easily accessible from all part of the country. Being situated close to NH-66, Institute and campus is very well connected by bus routes and konkan railway. The Mangalore airport is just 40 km from the campus. Important Dates Full Paper Submission deadline: March 15, 2014. Notification of acceptance: March 25, 2014. Camera-ready paper submission: April 05, 2014. Conference: April 10th & 11, 2014.

Accommodation request 5th April 2014 Early registration: 30th March 2014.

Contact Details Prof. Dr. M.Satyendra Shet, Professor, EEE Dept., NMAMIT, Nitte. Mr. Abdul Rehaman, Assistant Professor, EEE Dept., NMAMIT, Nitte. ICPEDS-Nitte2014 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering N.M.A.M.I.T, Nitte: 574110, Karnataka State, India. Tel : + 91-8258-281263/1264 Fax.: +91-08258-281265 Email: : icpedesnmamit@nitte.edu.in