Monitoring and control for power electronic system
US6917186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J3/007
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A control method and arrangement that monitors the condition and operating parameters of a power electronic system having power electronic devices and responds to various detected abnormalities to optimize operation of the power electronic system. The arrangement increases reliability of operation and optimizes the continuous supply of power to a load. The arrangement also includes the capability for diagnosing the parameters of the power electronic switches including drive current, drive voltage and operating temperature and for communicating the status information in a coordinated fashion.
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