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High voltage direct current transmission

US4259713A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 1979
Grant dateMar 31, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/60
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Improved apparatus for discharging power from a high-voltage direct current line. A direct voltage convertor is connected in series with a smoothing filter and a DC high voltage line on one side and a second smoothing filter and a power discharge inverter on the other side. The rated voltage of the discharge inverter is substantially lower than the line voltage and the direct voltage convertor applies the lower voltage to the discharge inverter.

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