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System for signalling power unbalance between electric power stations
Assignee: ABB AB
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Filing: 1997-10-15
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Granted: 1999-02-09
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Expires: 2017-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A system for transmitting electric power between a direct voltage network and alternating voltage networks through VSC-converters. A first station which transmits electric power is in voltage regulating mode. Switching members at a second station are adapted to be alternatingly switched in and out upon occurrence of a sudden change of power so as to alternatingly connect one of the poles of the direct voltage network through an associated resistance to ground. A ground current generated therethrough is detected by a ground current measuring member of the first station, which is thereby informed about the unbalance. The first station then takes corrective measures to reduce or eliminate the unbalance.
Inventors
- 👤 Kjell Svensson
- 👤 Rolf Palsson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:56
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02J; H02J3/00; H02J3/36; H02J1/00; H02J1/14; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A system for transmitting electric power comprising: a direct voltage network; at least two alternating voltage networks; a first power station connected to said direct voltage network and one of said alternating voltage networks including: converter means for transferring power bidirectionally between said direct voltage network and said one alternating voltage network; means for regulating the direct voltage on said connected direct voltage network, means for sensing voltage pulses on said direct voltage network representing an unbalance detected by another power station connected to said direct voltage network, said means for sensing being connected to said means for regulating for regulating said direct voltage on said direct voltage network in response to said pulses; and a second power station connected to said direct voltage network and another of said alternating voltage networks comprising: means for transferring power bi-directionally between said direct voltage network and said another of said alternating voltage networks, means for detecting an unbalance on said direct voltage network, and means for generating pulses on said direct voltage network for identifying said unbalance to said first power station, whereby said first power station responds thereto by regulating said direct voltage in a direction to correct said unbalance.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
199 words
A system for transmitting electric power comprising: a direct voltage network; at least two alternating voltage networks; a first power station connected to said direct voltage network and one of said alternating voltage networks including: converter means for transferring power bidirectionally between said direct voltage network and said one alternating voltage network; means for regulating the direct voltage on said connected direct voltage network, means for sensing voltage pulses on said direct voltage network representing an unbalance detected by another power station connected to said direct voltage network, said means for sensing being connected to said means for regulating for regulating said direct voltage on said direct voltage network in response to said pulses; and a second power station connected to said direct voltage network and another of said alternating voltage networks comprising: means for transferring power bi-directionally between said direct voltage network and said another of said alternating voltage networks, means for detecting an unbalance on said direct voltage network, and means for generating pulses on said direct voltage network for identifying said unbalance to said first power station, whereby said first power station responds thereto by regulating said direct voltage in a direction to correct said unbalance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
The system for transmitting power according to claim 1 wherein said means for generating pulses on said direct voltage network comprises: a first resistor connected at one end to ground, a second resistor connected at one end to ground, and switching means for alternately connecting remaining ends of said first and second resistors to first and second poles of said direct voltage network whereby pulses of an opposite polarity are created on said network in response to said an unbalance detected on said direct voltage network.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system for transmitting power according to claim 1 further comprising means at said second station for shunting power from said direct voltage network until a balance is established on said direct voltage network.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system for transmitting power according to claim 3 wherein said means for shunting power comprises a means for connecting a resistor between said high voltage network and a ground potential.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system for transmitting power according to claim 1, wherein said means for detecting an unbalance detects a blocking of a converter of the second station as said unbalance.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system for transmitting power according to claim 1, wherein said means for detecting an unbalance comprises means for measuring the direct voltage on the direct voltage network at said second station, and pulses are initiated on said direct voltage network when the direct voltage measured exceeds a predetermined level.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system for transmitting power according to claim 1, wherein the means for regulating of the first station registers an occurrence of said unbalance state at said second station when a predetermined number of pulses are sensed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system for transmitting power according to claim 7, when said predetermined number of pulses is less than five.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system for transmitting power according to claim 1 wherein said first power station includes: means for detecting an unbalance on said direct voltage network; and means for generating pulses on said direct voltage network which identify to said second power station that an unbalance has been identified by said first station.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system for transmitting power according to claim 9 wherein said second power station includes: means for detecting pulses on said direct voltage network; and means for regulating the voltage at said second station in response to said detected pulses in a direction to eliminate said unbalance.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system for transmitting power according to claim 1 wherein said converter means is a VSC converter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
62 words
A system for transmitting power according to claim 1, wherein said means for generating pulses on said direct voltage network comprises switching means for alternately connecting first and second poles of said direct voltage network through a resistance to ground, whereby pulses of an opposite polarity are created on said network in response to said unbalance detected on said direct voltage network.
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