公开(公告)号：US09562950B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14260596

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Igor Berroteran Gil ,  Anthony Michael Klodowski ,  David Smith ,  Robert Allen Seymour ,  Benjamin Arthur Niemoeller

IPC: G01R31/40 ,  G01R19/165 ,  H02S50/10 ,  G01R31/42 ,  G01R31/02

CPC classification number: G01R31/40 ,  G01R19/16538 ,  G01R31/025 ,  G01R31/2607 ,  G01R31/2827 ,  G01R31/42 ,  H02S50/10

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an automated apparatus and method for testing a crowbar circuit of power converter. The crowbar circuit includes an anti-parallel diode and a voltage-controlled switching element, e.g. a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR). The method includes implementing a first test sequence for testing operability of the diode and a second test sequence for testing operability of the voltage-controlled switching element. More specifically, the first test sequence determines a first current-voltage feedback that is indicative of the operability of the diode and the second test sequence determines a second current-voltage feedback that is indicative of the operability of the voltage-controlled switching element.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于测试功率转换器的撬棒电路的自动化装置和方法。 短路电路包括反并联二极管和电压控制开关元件，例如， 硅控整流器（SCR）。 该方法包括实现用于测试二极管的可操作性的第一测试序列和用于测试压控开关元件的可操作性的第二测试序列。 更具体地，第一测试序列确定指示二极管的可操作性的第一电流 - 电压反馈，并且第二测试序列确定表示电压控制的开关元件的可操作性的第二电流 - 电压反馈。

公开(公告)号：US09828971B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14548570

申请日：2014-11-20

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Igor Berroteran Gil ,  Anthony Michael Klodowski ,  Werner Gerhard Barton

IPC: F03D9/00 ,  F03D7/04 ,  H01F29/04 ,  H02P9/00 ,  F03D7/02 ,  H02P13/06 ,  F03D9/25

CPC classification number: F03D7/042 ,  F03D7/0272 ,  F03D9/255 ,  H01F29/04 ,  H02P9/007 ,  H02P13/06 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: System and methods for optimizing operation of a wind turbine are disclosed. In one aspect, the method also includes determining, via a converter controller of a power converter, a tap position of a tap changer configured between the power grid and a primary winding of a transformer. Another step includes calculating, via the converter controller, a primary voltage of the primary winding as a function of the tap position. The method also includes implementing, via the converter controller, a control action if the primary voltage or a measured secondary voltage of a secondary winding of the transformer is outside of a predetermined voltage range.

公开(公告)号：US20150309123A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14260596

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Igor Berroteran Gil ,  Anthony Michael Klodowski ,  David Smith ,  Robert Allen Seymour ,  Benjamin Arthur Niemoeller

IPC: G01R31/40

CPC classification number: G01R31/40 ,  G01R19/16538 ,  G01R31/025 ,  G01R31/2607 ,  G01R31/2827 ,  G01R31/42 ,  H02S50/10

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an automated apparatus and method for testing a crowbar circuit of power converter. The crowbar circuit includes an anti-parallel diode and a voltage-controlled switching element, e.g. a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR). The method includes implementing a first test sequence for testing operability of the diode and a second test sequence for testing operability of the voltage-controlled switching element. More specifically, the first test sequence determines a first current-voltage feedback that is indicative of the operability of the diode and the second test sequence determines a second current-voltage feedback that is indicative of the operability of the voltage-controlled switching element.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于测试功率转换器的撬棒电路的自动化装置和方法。 短路电路包括反并联二极管和电压控制开关元件，例如， 硅控整流器（SCR）。 该方法包括实现用于测试二极管的可操作性的第一测试序列和用于测试压控开关元件的可操作性的第二测试序列。 更具体地，第一测试序列确定指示二极管的可操作性的第一电流 - 电压反馈，并且第二测试序列确定表示电压控制的开关元件的可操作性的第二电流 - 电压反馈。

公开(公告)号：US20150252784A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-10

申请号：US14202034

申请日：2014-03-10

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Robert Allen Seymour ,  Anthony Michael Klodowski ,  David Smith ,  Igor Berroteran Gil ,  Werner Gerhard Barton

IPC: F03D7/02 ,  F03D9/00

CPC classification number: F03D7/026 ,  F03D9/255 ,  F03D17/00 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: The present subject matter is directed to a method for initializing a startup sequence of a wind turbine. The method includes a step of defining a plurality of operating conditions of the wind turbine. As such, upon satisfaction of the plurality of operating conditions, a run-ready signal may be generated, wherein the run-ready signal indicates a readiness of a power converter of the wind turbine to generate power. The method may also include defining a subset of the plurality of operating conditions, wherein the subset of operating conditions are independent of speed conditions of the wind turbine. Another step of the method includes generating a spin-ready signal for the wind turbine upon satisfaction of the subset of operating conditions. The method may also include controlling a rotor of the wind turbine based at least in part on the spin-ready signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于初始化风力涡轮机的启动顺序的方法。 该方法包括限定风力涡轮机的多个操作条件的步骤。 因此，在满足多个操作条件的情况下，可以产生运行就绪信号，其中运行就绪信号指示风力涡轮机的功率转换器的准备就绪以产生功率。 该方法还可以包括定义多个操作条件的子集，其中操作条件的子集与风力涡轮机的速度条件无关。 该方法的另一步骤包括在满足操作条件子集时为风力涡轮机生成自旋就绪信号。 该方法还可以包括至少部分地基于自旋就绪信号来控制风力涡轮机的转子。

公开(公告)号：US09745957B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14202034

申请日：2014-03-10

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Robert Allen Seymour ,  Anthony Michael Klodowski ,  David Smith ,  Igor Berroteran Gil ,  Werner Gerhard Barton

IPC: B64C27/00 ,  F03D7/02 ,  F03D9/25

CPC classification number: F03D7/026 ,  F03D9/255 ,  F03D17/00 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: The present subject matter is directed to a method for initializing a startup sequence of a wind turbine. The method includes a step of defining a plurality of operating conditions of the wind turbine. As such, upon satisfaction of the plurality of operating conditions, a run-ready signal may be generated, wherein the run-ready signal indicates a readiness of a power converter of the wind turbine to generate power. The method may also include defining a subset of the plurality of operating conditions, wherein the subset of operating conditions are independent of speed conditions of the wind turbine. Another step of the method includes generating a spin-ready signal for the wind turbine upon satisfaction of the subset of operating conditions. The method may also include controlling a rotor of the wind turbine based at least in part on the spin-ready signal.

公开(公告)号：US09739841B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14260586

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Igor Berroteran Gil ,  Anthony Michael Klodowski ,  David Smith

IPC: G01R31/42 ,  H02S50/10 ,  H02M1/12 ,  H02M7/219 ,  H02M7/5387 ,  H02H3/05 ,  G01R31/34 ,  H02H7/10 ,  H02H3/20 ,  H02H3/18 ,  F03D17/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/42 ,  F03D17/00 ,  F05B2220/706 ,  G01R31/34 ,  H02H3/05 ,  H02H3/18 ,  H02H3/20 ,  H02H7/10 ,  H02M1/126 ,  H02M7/219 ,  H02M7/5387 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02E10/76

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing operability of a power converter with an existing power conversion assembly of a renewable energy system is disclosed. The method includes transferring a first pulse of energy from an existing power conversion assembly to a power filter of the power converter through first cells within a bridge circuit of the power converter. Another step includes determining a first current-voltage feedback associated with the first pulse. A next step includes transferring a second pulse of energy from the power filter to the existing power conversion assembly through second cells within the bridge circuit such that a portion of the first pulse moves back to the existing power conversion assembly. Another step includes determining a second current-voltage feedback associated with the second pulse. The first and second current-voltage feedbacks are compared with nominal tolerances of the power converter to ensure the power converter is operating properly.

公开(公告)号：US20160146191A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14548570

申请日：2014-11-20

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Igor Berroteran Gil ,  Anthony Michael Klodowski ,  Werner Gerhard Barton

IPC: F03D9/00 ,  H02P9/00 ,  H01F29/04 ,  F03D7/04

CPC classification number: F03D7/042 ,  F03D7/0272 ,  F03D9/255 ,  H01F29/04 ,  H02P9/007 ,  H02P13/06 ,  Y02E10/723

Abstract: System and methods for optimizing operation of a wind turbine are disclosed. In one aspect, the method also includes determining, via a converter controller of a power converter, a tap position of a tap changer configured between the power grid and a primary winding of a transformer. Another step includes calculating, via the converter controller, a primary voltage of the primary winding as a function of the tap position. The method also includes implementing, via the converter controller, a control action if the primary voltage or a measured secondary voltage of a secondary winding of the transformer is outside of a predetermined voltage range.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于优化风力涡轮机的操作的系统和方法。 一方面，该方法还包括通过功率转换器的转换器控制器确定配置在电网与变压器初级绕组之间的分接开关的抽头位置。 另一步骤包括通过转换器控制器计算作为分接头位置的函数的初级绕组的初级电压。 该方法还包括如果变压器的次级绕组的初级电压或测量的次级电压在预定电压范围之外，则通过转换器控制器实现控制动作。

公开(公告)号：US20150309119A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14260586

申请日：2014-04-24

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Igor Berroteran Gil ,  Anthony Michael Klodowski ,  David Smith

IPC: G01R31/34

CPC classification number: G01R31/42 ,  F03D17/00 ,  F05B2220/706 ,  G01R31/34 ,  H02H3/05 ,  H02H3/18 ,  H02H3/20 ,  H02H7/10 ,  H02M1/126 ,  H02M7/219 ,  H02M7/5387 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02E10/76

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing operability of a power converter with an existing power conversion assembly of a renewable energy system is disclosed. The method includes transferring a first pulse of energy from an existing power conversion assembly to a power filter of the power converter through first cells within a bridge circuit of the power converter. Another step includes determining a first current-voltage feedback associated with the first pulse. A next step includes transferring a second pulse of energy from the power filter to the existing power conversion assembly through second cells within the bridge circuit such that a portion of the first pulse moves back to the existing power conversion assembly. Another step includes determining a second current-voltage feedback associated with the second pulse. The first and second current-voltage feedbacks are compared with nominal tolerances of the power converter to ensure the power converter is operating properly.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于利用可再生能源系统的现有功率转换组件测试功率转换器的可操作性的方法和装置。 该方法包括通过功率转换器的桥式电路内的第一单元将来自现有功率转换组件的第一能量脉冲传送到功率转换器的功率滤波器。 另一步骤包括确定与第一脉冲相关联的第一电流 - 电压反馈。 下一步骤包括通过桥接电路内的第二单元将来自功率滤波器的第二能量脉冲转移到现有的功率转换组件，使得第一脉冲的一部分移回到现有的功率转换组件。 另一步骤包括确定与第二脉冲相关联的第二电流 - 电压反馈。 将第一和第二电流 - 电压反馈与功率转换器的标称公差进行比较，以确保功率转换器正常工作。