Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling a power converter

    公开(公告)号:US09746502B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-29

    申请号:US14615069

    申请日:2015-02-05

    CPC classification number: G01R19/0092 G01R19/16538 G01R19/16571 H02J1/10

    Abstract: Systems and methods of monitoring a power system power converter are provided herein. The system includes a plurality of parallel-coupled power converters comprising a power converter input and a power converter output, the power converter output configured to be coupled to a load, each power converter of the plurality of parallel-coupled power converters comprising a power converter controller. The power converter controller is configured to compare an output current of a corresponding power converter to a predetermined output current threshold, monitor the output current for a predetermined time duration when the output current is below the predetermined output current threshold, and shut down the corresponding power converter when the output current is below the predetermined output current threshold for the predetermined time duration.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MONITORING A POWER SYSTEM POWER CONVERTER
    12.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MONITORING A POWER SYSTEM POWER CONVERTER 有权
    电力系统电力转换器监控系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160126855A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-05

    申请号:US14615069

    申请日:2015-02-05

    CPC classification number: G01R19/0092 G01R19/16538 G01R19/16571 H02J1/10

    Abstract: Systems and methods of monitoring a power system power converter are provided herein. The system includes a plurality of parallel-coupled power converters comprising a power converter input and a power converter output, the power converter output configured to be coupled to a load, each power converter of the plurality of parallel-coupled power converters comprising a power converter controller. The power converter controller is configured to compare an output current of a corresponding power converter to a predetermined output current threshold, monitor the output current for a predetermined time duration when the output current is below the predetermined output current threshold, and shut down the corresponding power converter when the output current is below the predetermined output current threshold for the predetermined time duration.

    Abstract translation: 本文提供了监控电力系统功率转换器的系统和方法。 该系统包括多个并联耦合的功率转换器,其包括功率转换器输入和功率转换器输出,所述功率转换器输出被配置为耦合到负载,所述多个并联耦合功率转换器中的每个功率转换器包括功率转换器 控制器。 电力转换器控制器被配置为将相应的功率转换器的输出电流与预定的输出电流阈值进行比较,当输出电流低于预定的输出电流阈值时监视输出电流达预定的持续时间,并且关闭相应的功率 转换器,当输出电流低于预定输出电流阈值达预定持续时间时。

    Power converter operable from various power sources
    13.
    发明授权
    Power converter operable from various power sources 有权
    电源转换器可从各种电源操作

    公开(公告)号:US09178359B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-03

    申请号:US13787733

    申请日:2013-03-06

    Abstract: A power converter and method of operating the same for use in a power conversion system capable of receiving power from various sources, including renewable sources, for application to a load. Power type detection circuitry is provided for identifying the type of power source at the input of each power detector, based on attributes of the time-varying power received. The power converter is constructed of a boost stage followed by a galvanically isolated DC-DC converter stage. If a renewable input power source is detected, the boost stage is controlled to operate at a maximum power point, and the DC-DC converter stage is operated in an open loop manner. If the AC grid is detected as the input power source, the boost stage is controlled to attain maximum power factor, and the DC-DC converter stage is placed under feedback control of the output voltage. Operating modes are also switched in response to low load demand.

    Abstract translation: 一种电力转换器及其操作方法,用于能够从各种来源(包括可再生能源)接收能量以供应用于负载的电力转换系统。 提供功率型检测电路,用于基于接收到的时变功率的属性来识别每个功率检测器输入端的电源类型。 功率转换器由升压级,之后是电隔离的DC-DC转换器级构成。 如果检测到可再生输入电源,则升压级被控制为在最大功率点工作,并且DC-DC转换器级以开环方式工作。 如果交流电网被检测为输入电源,则升压级被控制以获得最大功率因数,并且将DC-DC转换器级置于输出电压的反馈控制下。 响应于低负载需求也可以切换操作模式。

    Methods and systems for calibrating a resonant converter
    14.
    发明授权
    Methods and systems for calibrating a resonant converter 有权
    用于校准谐振转换器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09548670B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-17

    申请号:US14189154

    申请日:2014-02-25

    Abstract: Methods and systems for calibrating an inductor-inductor-capacitor (LLC) resonant converter are provided herein. The method includes calculating input voltage mathematically as a function of at least one of an output voltage, a load current, and tolerances of components of the LLC resonant converter and operating the LLC resonant converter in an open loop mode at a nominal resonant frequency. The method also includes measuring output voltage of the LLC resonant converter and comparing the measured output voltage to the calculated input voltage.

    Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于校准电感 - 电感 - 电容(LLC)谐振变换器的方法和系统。 该方法包括以数值方式计算输入电压作为LLC谐振变换器的部件的输出电压,负载电流和公差中的至少一个的函数,并以标称谐振频率在开路模式下操作LLC谐振转换器。 该方法还包括测量LLC谐振转换器的输出电压并将测量的输出电压与计算的输入电压进行比较。

    Power distribution rack bus bar assembly and method of assembling the same
    15.
    发明授权
    Power distribution rack bus bar assembly and method of assembling the same 有权
    配电架母线组装及其组装方法

    公开(公告)号:US09491895B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-08

    申请号:US14102126

    申请日:2013-12-10

    CPC classification number: H05K13/04 H05K7/1432 Y10T29/49117

    Abstract: A power distribution rack includes a chassis that defines a first slot and a second slot adjacent the first slot. The power distribution rack also includes a plurality of electronics modules including a first module coupled within the first slot and a second module coupled within the second slot. A central bus bar assembly is coupled to the chassis and includes an outer bus bar including a first flange, a second flange, and a first bus plate extending therebetween. The first and second flanges and the first bus plate define a first channel. The bus bar assembly further includes an inner bus bar coupled within the first channel. The inner bus bar includes a third flange, a fourth flange, and a second bus plate extending therebetween. The first and third flanges are coupled to the first module and the second and fourth flanges are coupled to the second module.

    Abstract translation: 配电架包括限定第一槽的底架和与第一槽相邻的第二槽。 配电架还包括多个电子模块,包括耦合在第一槽内的第一模块和耦合在第二槽内的第二模块。 中央汇流条组件联接到底盘并且包括外汇流条,其包括第一凸缘,第二凸缘和在其之间延伸的第一汇流板。 第一和第二凸缘和第一总线板限定第一通道。 母线组件还包括耦合在第一通道内的内部汇流条。 内母线包括第三凸缘,第四凸缘和在它们之间延伸的第二总线板。 第一和第三凸缘联接到第一模块,第二和第四凸缘联接到第二模块。

    POWER DISTRIBUTION RACK BUS BAR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME
    17.
    发明申请
    POWER DISTRIBUTION RACK BUS BAR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME 有权
    功率分配机架总线组件及其组装方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140247540A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-04

    申请号:US14102126

    申请日:2013-12-10

    CPC classification number: H05K13/04 H05K7/1432 Y10T29/49117

    Abstract: A power distribution rack includes a chassis that defines a first slot and a second slot adjacent the first slot. The power distribution rack also includes a plurality of electronics modules including a first module coupled within the first slot and a second module coupled within the second slot. A central bus bar assembly is coupled to the chassis and includes an outer bus bar including a first flange, a second flange, and a first bus plate extending therebetween. The first and second flanges and the first bus plate define a first channel. The bus bar assembly further includes an inner bus bar coupled within the first channel. The inner bus bar includes a third flange, a fourth flange, and a second bus plate extending therebetween. The first and third flanges are coupled to the first module and the second and fourth flanges are coupled to the second module.

    Abstract translation: 配电架包括限定第一槽的底架和与第一槽相邻的第二槽。 配电架还包括多个电子模块,包括耦合在第一槽内的第一模块和耦合在第二槽内的第二模块。 中央汇流条组件联接到底盘并且包括外汇流条,其包括第一凸缘,第二凸缘和在其之间延伸的第一汇流板。 第一和第二凸缘和第一总线板限定第一通道。 母线组件还包括耦合在第一通道内的内部汇流条。 内母线包括第三凸缘,第四凸缘和在它们之间延伸的第二总线板。 第一和第三凸缘联接到第一模块,第二和第四凸缘联接到第二模块。

    POWER CONVERTER OPERABLE FROM VARIOUS POWER SOURCES
    18.
    发明申请
    POWER CONVERTER OPERABLE FROM VARIOUS POWER SOURCES 有权
    电源转换器可从各种电源运行

    公开(公告)号:US20130307340A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-21

    申请号:US13787733

    申请日:2013-03-06

    Abstract: A power converter and method of operating the same for use in a power conversion system capable of receiving power from various sources, including renewable sources, for application to a load. Power type detection circuitry is provided for identifying the type of power source at the input of each power detector, based on attributes of the time-varying power received. The power converter is constructed of a boost stage followed by a galvanically isolated DC-DC converter stage. If a renewable input power source is detected, the boost stage is controlled to operate at a maximum power point, and the DC-DC converter stage is operated in an open loop manner. If the AC grid is detected as the input power source, the boost stage is controlled to attain maximum power factor, and the DC-DC converter stage is placed under feedback control of the output voltage. Operating modes are also switched in response to low load demand.

    Abstract translation: 一种电力转换器及其操作方法,用于能够从各种来源(包括可再生能源)接收能量以供应用于负载的电力转换系统。 提供功率型检测电路,用于基于接收到的时变功率的属性来识别每个功率检测器输入端的电源类型。 功率转换器由升压级,之后是电隔离的DC-DC转换器级构成。 如果检测到可再生输入电源,则升压级被控制为在最大功率点工作,并且DC-DC转换器级以开环方式工作。 如果交流电网被检测为输入电源,则升压级被控制以获得最大功率因数,并且将DC-DC转换器级置于输出电压的反馈控制下。 响应于低负载需求也可以切换操作模式。

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