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System and method for reactive power regulation

US8848400B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2012
Grant dateSep 30, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E40/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are provided for performing reactive power control. The system includes a power converter and a controller coupled to the power converter. The power converter is configured to convert a first form of electric power generated from the power source to a second form of electric power suitable to be distributed by the electrical grid. The controller is configured to monitor the electric power transmitted between the power converter and the electrical grid. The controller is further configured to decouple a positive sequence component and a negative sequence component from the monitored electric power. The controller is further configured to perform a positive reactive power control and a negative reactive power control with respect to the decoupled positive and negative sequence components. The controller is further configured to transmit a control signal to the power converter based on the positive and negative reactive power control.

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