Method and system of controlling a power inverter
US7773397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for controlling a power inverter are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a system for converting a direct current into an alternating current may include a switching module, a sensing module, and a control module. The switching module may have an input and an output, and may be operable to receive a direct current at the input and to generate at the output a corresponding alternating current with a desired output characteristic. The sensing module may be coupled to the switching module output, and may be operable to sense a power factor associated with a load coupled to the switching module output. The control module may be coupled to the power inverter and the sensing module, and may be operable to control the desired output characteristic based at least on the sensed power factor.
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