Apparatus and method for transient free energization and deenergization of static VAR generators
US4047097A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 1976 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E40/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A static VAR generator is taught for use with a source of electrical power and a rapidly varying load. The static VAR generator comprises thyristor switched inductors connected across a capacitor. The gate of the thyristor switch is fired each half cycle in accordance with a predetermined firing angle to provide sufficient inductive current to cancel a portion of the capacitive current to thus provide a net reactive current for the system served. This is done on a half cycle by half cycle basis. A main disconnect switch is connected in parallel with the series combination of a secondary disconnect switch, a diode and a large resistor. The latter combination is connected in series with the parallel combination of the compensating inductor and the compensating capacitor. The secondary disconnect switch is utilized to charge the capacitor to the peak voltage between lines of the electrical system prior to connecting the static VAR generator to the system or prior to disconnecting the static VAR generator from the system. Prior to a disconnecting or connecting operation an oscillating current is introduced between the compensating capacitor and the compensating inductor. This current i…
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