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Current source converter with dynamical firing angle determination

US11404968B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2019
Grant dateAug 2, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P27/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A thyristor bridge of an electrical converter is connected to at least one DC link and including at least one phase leg for each output phase and each phase leg being composed of two series-connected thyristor arms. The thyristor arms of a thyristor bridge are cyclically switched by: determining an upper bound for a firing angle of a thyristor arm, wherein the upper bound is determined from voltage and current measurements; and determining a firing angle for the thyristor bridge, which firing angle determines a switching time of the thyristor arm, wherein the firing angle is determined, such that it is less or equal to the upper bound.

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