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System and method for monitoring power filters and detecting power filter failure in a wind turbine electrical generator

US8898025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2010
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E40/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method, system, and computer readable medium for determining a fault in a power filter of a wind turbine generator. The method may include the steps of calculating a reactive power consumed by the power filter, and comparing the calculated reactive power to a predefined threshold reactive power to determine the fault.

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