Method and apparatus for distributed VAr compensation

Details Method and apparatus for distributed VAr compensation Method and apparatus for distributed VAr compensation

2009-02-12

2011-12-13

Barnie, Rexford (Department: 2836)

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Miscellaneous systems

Conversion systems

Reexamination Certificate

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08076802

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for generating on-demand power. The method comprises receiving a peak reactive current request, generating a control signal based on the peak reactive current request, and utilizing the control signal to drive a DC/AC inverter to generate reactive power commensurate with the peak reactive current request.

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