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System and method for compensating for line imbalances in line commutated converters

US6563722B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2000
Grant dateMay 13, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E40/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for compensating for line imbalances in line commutated converters. The controller includes a phase-locked loop (PLL) synchronizing tool which receives the line to line voltage signals and generates firing angle and frequency signals used for synchronizing the two input signals. The PLL controller, in addition to the firing angle and frequency signals, also generates signals representative of filtered values of amplitudes for each of the line to line voltage signals. A voltage imbalance compensation processor associated with the bridge firing controller receives the filtered amplitude signals and also a signal representative of the firing sector of the bridge. The voltage imbalance compensation processor generates, based upon the sector signal and the received filtered amplitude signals a amplitude signal used by a current regulator which is compensated for line imbalances present in the line voltage.

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