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Method in a cascaded two-level converter, control device and computer program products

US8400793B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2009
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02M1/0025
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for providing a switching order signal to a cell of a cascaded two-level converter is provided. The cell includes a capacitor parallel-connected with two series-connected semiconductor devices. The cascaded two-level converter includes two or more of the cells cascade connected and arranged in a phase, divided into two phase arms, between a first pole and a second pole of a direct voltage side. The method includes measuring voltages of the capacitor of the cell; calculating a compensated voltage reference based on a voltage reference and the measured voltages of the capacitors, wherein the voltage reference corresponds to a desired ac current to be output on an ac-side; using the compensated voltage reference to calculate a switching order signal, and providing the switching order signal to the cells.

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