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Variable frequency drive and methods for filter capacitor fault detection

US8259426B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2010
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/64
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Variable frequency motor drives and control techniques are presented in which filter capacitor faults are detected by measuring filter neutral node current and/or voltages and detecting changes in the fundamental frequency component of the measured neutral condition at the fundamental frequency of the input power and/or based on input current unbalance.

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