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Current limiting control method and device for three-level inverter

US10594208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2018
Grant dateMar 17, 2020
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M7/53871
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A current limiting control method for a three-level inverter, comprising the following steps: S1. when a current output from a bridge arm is greater than or equal to a current limiting threshold and a received overcurrent signal is enabled, first turning off the main switch transistors and then turning off the auxiliary switch transistors; S2. when the current output from the bridge arm drops to lower than the current limiting threshold and the received overcurrent signal is disabled, turning on the auxiliary switch transistors; S3. when the received overcurrent signal is disabled and a next PWM effective edge of the main switch transistors arrives, turning on the main switch transistors. The present invention relates also to a current limiting control device for a three-level inverter. By implementing the present invention, it is possible to ensure voltage waveform quality and reduce switching loss.

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