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Hybrid tap-changing transformer with full range of control and high resolution

US6472851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 2001
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05F1/147
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hybrid tap-changer for delivering AC power to a load in which a high-power tap-changing transformer with full range of adjustment but limited resolution is combined with a low-power electronic converter of limited range but high resolution to provide a tap-changing transformer with high resolution.

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