Dual mode rectifier, system and method
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1. A system for generating an output power to a load, the system comprising:
- a generator configured for generating a variable frequency output power; and
a dual mode rectifier coupled to the generator and configured for being switched between a passive mode and an active mode, wherein the dual mode rectifier comprises;
a passive rectifier coupled to output terminals of the generator and configured for operating in the passive mode; and
an active converter coupled to tappings from windings of the generator and configured for operating in the active mode.
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Abstract
A system for generating an output power to a load is provided. The system comprises a generator configured for generating a variable frequency output power and a dual mode rectifier coupled to the generator and configured for being switched between a passive mode and an active mode. The dual mode rectifier comprises a passive rectifier coupled to output terminals of the generator and configured for operating in the passive mode and an active converter coupled to tappings from windings of the generator and configured for operating in the active mode.
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1. A system for generating an output power to a load, the system comprising:
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a generator configured for generating a variable frequency output power; and
a dual mode rectifier coupled to the generator and configured for being switched between a passive mode and an active mode, wherein the dual mode rectifier comprises;
a passive rectifier coupled to output terminals of the generator and configured for operating in the passive mode; and
an active converter coupled to tappings from windings of the generator and configured for operating in the active mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 20)
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13. A dual mode rectifier configured for being switched between a passive mode and an active mode, the dual mode rectifier comprising:
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a passive rectifier coupled to output terminals of a generator and configured for operating in the passive mode; and
an active converter coupled to tappings from windings of the generator and configured for operating in the active mode, wherein the dual mode rectifier is configured for providing power to a load. - View Dependent Claims (14, 16, 17)
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21. A method for generating an output power to a load, the method comprising:
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generating a variable frequency output power; and
rectifying the variable frequency output power to output power;
wherein the rectifying comprisesoperating in an active mode when the output power is below a first threshold value, and operating in a passive mode when the output power is above a second threshold value. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A system for generating an output power to a load, the system comprising:
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a generator configured for generating a variable frequency output power;
a wind turbine coupled to the generator;
a dual mode rectifier coupled to the generator and configured for being switched between a passive mode and an active mode, wherein the dual mode rectifier comprises;
a passive rectifier coupled to output terminals of the generator and configured for operating in the passive mode;
an active converter coupled to tappings from windings of the generator and configured for operating in the active mode; and
control circuitry configured for causing the active converter to provide active power when the generator is operating at or below a first speed and for causing the passive rectifier to provide power when the generator is operating at or above a second speed. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34)
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