Thermal model optimisation
US9703337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M5/458
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling the temperature of a component is disclosed. The component is part of a drive configured to drive an electrical machine via an electrically conductive member. The method comprises determining a value of an attribute of the electrically conductive member; configuring a model to calculate the temperature of the component, the model being configured based on the determined value of the attribute of the electrically conductive member; using the model to calculate the temperature of the component; and if the calculated temperature of the component does not meet a predetermined temperature condition, issuing a command to control the operation of the drive such that the temperature of the component is changed to meet the predetermined temperature condition.
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