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Modular multilevel converter system and voltage detection method and open-circuit fault diagnosis method thereof

US12119741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2021
Grant dateOct 15, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M7/4835
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A modular multilevel converter system, and a voltage detection method and an open-circuit fault diagnosis method thereof are disclosed. The modular multilevel converter system includes: N sub-modules sequentially cascaded, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2, each of the sub-modules comprising at least one bridge arm and a capacitor connected in parallel to the bridge arm, the capacitor having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; and a voltage detection unit for detecting a voltage between at least two adjacent sub-modules in the N sub-modules, the voltage detection unit being connected between the positive terminal of the capacitor of the first sub-module and the negative terminal of the capacitor of the last sub-module in the at least two sub-modules.

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