Internal electrification scheme for power generation plants
US9300131B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J3/18
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for use in an electrical power generation plant. The apparatus includes: at least two adjustable speed drives, each connected, on an alternating current side, to an associated auxiliary motor; at least one reactive power consuming auxiliary device connected to an alternating current bus; a controller; a converter for converting alternating current to direct current or vice versa between the alternating current bus and a direct current bus; and at least one electrical power source arranged to provide power to the direct current bus. Each of the at least two adjustable speed drive is connected, on a direct current side, to the direct current bus.
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