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Active power line conditioner with a derived load current fundamental signal for fast dynamic response

US5351178A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1992
Grant dateSep 27, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E40/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved active power line conditioner with fast dynamic response is disclosed. The active power line conditioner includes a series inverter coupled to an energy input source, and a parallel inverter coupled to a non-linear load. The non-linear load is powered by a three phase load current which includes fundamental components and harmonic components. An energy storage element is electrically connected between the series inverter and the parallel inverter. The load current fundamental signal is derived and is multiplied by a derived voltage output/input ratio to render a current reference product. The current reference product may be further modified by a user-set displacement power factor correction ratio. The current reference product is applied to the series inverter for fast dynamic response within the active power line conditioner.

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