Methods and apparatus for load sharing between parallel inverters in an AC power supply
US6118680A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/0342
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for achieving load balance between parallel inverters in an AC power supply. Load balancing reduces undesirable cross conduction current between the parallel inverters. Load balancing and the resulting reduction in cross conduction current are achieved without the need for common control circuitry between the parallel inverters. Thus, the single-fault protection offered by redundant parallel inverters is not compromised by the disclosed load balancing techniques.
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