Converter with reactive power compensation
US8837176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B70/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A voltage source converter for a HVDC power transmission system is disclosed. According to one aspect, the voltage source converter includes at least one phase element having series connected diodes configured to interconnect, in use, a DC network and an AC network. The voltage source converter further includes at least one auxiliary converter configured to act as a waveform synthesizer to modify the DC voltage presented to the DC side of one or more phase elements.
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