摘要:
A power converter (114) includes a plurality of power conversion modules (152, 154). At least one power conversion module includes a plurality of power conversion devices (S1/S2/S3/S4/D1/D2/D3/D4/D5/D6) defining a three-level bridge (200). A first power conversion module (152, 154) includes four terminals including one of a positive terminal (T1) and a negative terminal (T5), an output terminal (T3/T7), a first neutral terminal (T2/T6), and a second neutral terminal (T4/T8). The first neutral terminal is coupled to a direct current (DC) link (136) and the second neutral terminal is coupled to a second power conversion module (154, 152).
摘要:
A power conversion system (14) for providing power to an electrical grid (22) is described. The system includes a power converter (16) coupled to a direct current (DC) power source (12). The system also includes a contactor (24) coupled to the power converter and the electrical grid and configured to selectively electrically couple the power converter to the electrical grid. The system also includes a system controller (18) communicatively coupled to the power converter and the contactor and configured to close the contactor to electrically couple the power converter to the electrical grid and to activate the power converter when a DC voltage provided has remained higher than a voltage level for a length of time. The system controller is also configured to deactivate the power converter, while the contactor is maintained in the closed position, when an alternating current (AC) power output has remained lower than a power level for a length of time.
摘要:
A power conversion system (14) for providing power to an electrical grid (22) is described. The system includes a power converter (16) coupled to a direct current (DC) power source (12). The system also includes a contactor (24) coupled to the power converter and the electrical grid and configured to selectively electrically couple the power converter to the electrical grid. The system also includes a system controller (18) communicatively coupled to the power converter and the contactor and configured to close the contactor to electrically couple the power converter to the electrical grid and to activate the power converter when a DC voltage provided has remained higher than a voltage level for a length of time. The system controller is also configured to deactivate the power converter, while the contactor is maintained in the closed position, when an alternating current (AC) power output has remained lower than a power level for a length of time.
摘要:
A system (200, 300) for supplying AC power (235) from a DC power source, such as a photovoltaic array (210, 310) is disclosed. The system (200, 300) includes a converter (220, 320) and an inverter (230, 330) coupled by a DC link (325). Control methods and systems are provided to maintain the DC source voltage and the DC link voltage below the open-circuit voltage of the DC power source. During steady state conditions, the DC source voltage and the DC link voltage are maintained below the open-circuit voltage of the DC power source by controlling the output of the inverter (230, 330). The DC link voltage is temporarily adjusted to allow for higher DC link (325) transients when the DC power source is first coupled or re-coupled to the system (200, 300). During conditions when the inverter (230, 330) is decoupled from the system (200, 300), the converter (220, 320) is controlled to maintain the DC link voltage below the open-circuit voltage of the DC power source.
摘要:
Embodiments of systems and methods for powering a load are provided. In one embodiment, a method may include providing a power converter (100) comprising electrical circuitry comprising at least a first leg and a second leg, supplying an input power signal (920) to the power converter (100), supplying at least a first gating control signal (930) to the first leg, supplying at least a second gating control signal (940) to the second leg, and outputting at least one output power signal to the load (950) responsive at least in part to the first (930) and the second (940) gating control signals supplied. According to this example embodiment, the first gating signal (930) and the second gating signal (940) may each comprise a waveform (410) comprising a notch (350), and the second gating control signal (940) may be phase shifted relative to the first gating control signal (930).
摘要:
An air core inductor 100 includes an inductor member (124) formed in a plurality of coils (114-120). The inductor member includes a first end portion (134), a second end portion (144) and a hollow core portion (155). The air core inductor also includes at least one stray flux inhibiting member (164) provided on one of the first and second end portions of the inductor member. The stray flux inhibiting member blocks stray magnetic flux emanating from the air core inductor.
摘要:
A topology for a three-phase, wye-connected H-bridge converter 100 allowing continued operation when one H-bridge phase 170 has failed by bypassing 196 the failed H-bridge phase 170, increasing dc-bus 135 voltage to provide the required output load voltage, and decreasing switching frequency to reduce power losses in semiconductor switches 140. In normal operation, the dc-bus 135 is operated at a lower voltage, improving the reliability of power semiconductor devices 140. When an H-bridge 170 is bypassed, the dc-bus 135 is operated at a higher voltage but lower effective switching frequency, reducing losses of the power semiconductor devices 140, allowing the converter 100 to put out more current with the same temperature rise in the semiconductor devices 140.
摘要:
A method for controlling a power converter of a wind turbine power system connected to an electrical grid. The wind turbine power system has a generator and the power converter has rotor-side converter and a line-side converter. The method includes monitoring an electrical parameter of at least one of the wind turbine power system or the electrical grid. In response to detecting a transient event in the electrical grid, the method includes temporarily disabling the line-side converter of the power converter from the electrical grid. Either during the transient event or after the transient event is over, the method includes implementing a control action for the line-side converter of the power converter. Further, the method includes enabling the line-side converter of the power converter to the electrical grid.
摘要:
A method for operating a wind turbine power system connected to an electrical grid includes collecting data relating to one or more parameters of one or more electrical components of the wind turbine power system. The method may also include performing a statistical analysis of the data relating to one or more parameters of the one or more electrical components. Further, the method includes predicting future behavior of the electrical component(s) based on the statistical analysis. Moreover, the method includes determining set points for the electrical component(s) using the predicted future behavior. In addition, the method includes operating the wind turbine power system at the determined set points for the electrical component(s) so as to optimize at least one characteristic of the electrical component(s).
摘要:
A power converter assembly (210) for an electrical power system (200) connected to a power grid (242) includes a rotor-side converter (220) configured for coupling to a generator rotor (122) of a generator (118) of the electrical power system (200), a line-side converter (222) electrically coupled to rotor-side converter (220) via a DC link (244), and a dynamic brake assembly (260) electrically coupled to the DC link (244). The line-side converter (222) is configured for coupling to the power grid (242). The dynamic brake assembly (260) includes a plurality of switching devices (264) connected in parallel and a plurality of inductors (266) electrically coupled between the plurality of switching devices (262).