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Apparatus and method for reactive power control

US11251618B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2016
Grant dateFeb 15, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E40/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and method for controlling reactive power. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a bidirectional power converter comprising a switched mode cycloconverter for generating AC power having a desired amount of a reactive power component.

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