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System and method for providing harmonic currents to a harmonic generating load connected to a power system

US5656924A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1995
Grant dateAug 12, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2015

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

Abstract

A system and method for providing harmonic currents to a harmonic generating load connected to a multiphase alternating current power system includes a zig-zag transformer and a current generator. The zig-zag transformer is electrically connected to the multiphase alternating current power system. The current generator is electrically connected between a neutral of the zig-zag transformer and a neutral return path of the multiphase alternating current power system. The current generator injects a harmonic current into the neutral of the zig-zag transformer which in turn, reduces the harmonic currents provided to the load from the multiphase alternating current power system.

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