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Method for controlling an inverter comprising selecting a safety mode

US12407161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2023
Grant dateSep 2, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P2207/05
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed for controlling an inverter controlled by a first control device in a nominal operating mode and by a second control device to apply a safety operating mode chosen from an Active Short Circuit (ASC) mode and a freewheeling (FW) mode. The method comprises determining the voltage on a high-voltage bus (UHVDC). If the voltage is lower than a first voltage threshold (Uthi), the FW mode is selected; if the voltage is greater than a second voltage threshold (Uth2) greater than Uthi, the ASC mode is selected; and if the voltage is between Uthi and Uth2, a parameter representative of the ability to inject power onto the UHVDC in a risk free manner is determined. If this parameter is greater than or equal to a threshold value, ASC mode is selected and if the parameter is lower than the threshold value, FW mode is selected.

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