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Inverter controller and method of controlling an inverter

US9083260B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2013
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/0027
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling a switching frequency of an inverter, the method comprising the steps of: measuring a signal indicative of a temperature variable at a first switching frequency to determine a measured temperature variable; comparing the measured temperature variable to a first threshold; determining if the measured temperature variable is above the first threshold; if the measured temperature variable is not above the first threshold, calculating the temperature variable at a second switching frequency; if the temperature variable calculated at the second switching frequency is less than the first threshold, setting the switching frequency of the inverter to the second switching frequency.

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