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Variable-speed operation control apparatus and hydroelectric power generation system

US10425027B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2016
Grant dateSep 24, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/20
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, there is provided a variable-speed operation control apparatus of a hydroelectric power generation system including a power generator interconnected to a power system through a main circuit and a water turbine directly connected to the power generator. The apparatus includes a branch circuit branched from the main circuit and including a frequency converter which performs conversion between an output frequency of the power generator and a system frequency of the power system, wherein the power generator is interconnected to the power system through the branch circuit when a flow rate of water is less than a fixed level.

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