Bipole voltage source converter and control and operation thereof
US10447028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/60
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A converter apparatus and methods of operation thereof are disclosed. In an example, a converter unit of a bipole converter apparatus comprising a neutral connection having a breaker switch is disclosed. In the event of a DC fault, the fault condition may be monitored and it is determined whether a breaker switch operation condition is met. The breaker switch is opened when the breaker switch operation condition is met. In one example, the breaker switch operation condition may comprise a current level.
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