Fault tolerant power converter

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1996-07-10

1998-01-13

Hecker, Stuart N.

Electric power conversion systems

Current conversion

Including automatic or integral protection means

318701, 363 65, H02H 7122

Patent

active

057085765

ABSTRACT:
A power converter having fault tolerant capability for use with a switched relucance machine isolates power converter legs in the event of a failed component coupled to the DC bus of the power converter.

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