Method and apparatus for limiting current in a direct voltage network of a power transmission system
CA 2218941 C · Owner: Asplund, Gunnar · Inventors: Asplund, Gunnar
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Apparatus and method for limiting current in a direct voltage network of a HVDC power distribution system. A direct voltage network is connected to an alternating voltage network through a VSC-converter. At least one parallel connection including a semiconductor switching element is connected in series with the direct voltage network. A surge diverter is connected in parallel with the semiconductor switching element. During a high current condition in the direct voltage network the switching element is switched off interrupting the current flow which is then diverted through the surge diverter which reduces the current flowing in the direct voltage network. By inserting a plurality of …
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- Filed November 12, 1997 and granted April 17, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 12, 2017.
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