Method and apparatus for improving power generation in a thermal power plant
US8866338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2033 |
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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 method and apparatus for improving power generation in a thermal power plant. A dynamic reactive compensation system is provided and is connected to a high voltage bus or a generator bus of the power plant. The dynamic reactive compensation system comprises power electronic devices and is operable to provide most of the reactive power that is required from the power plant.
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