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Converter cell module, voltage source converter system comprising such a module and a method for controlling such a system

US8314602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2012
Grant dateNov 20, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2032

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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 converter cell module and a voltage source converter system. The converter cell module includes at least two switching elements, means for energy storage and an autotransformer. The autotransformer is arranged to bypass the converter cell module in the case of failure occurring in the converter cell module.

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