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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 17, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2008
Robert G. Wagoner, Roanoke, VA (US);
Allen M. Ritter, Roanoke, VA (US);
Anthony M. Klodowski, Hardy, VA (US);
Scott C. Frame, Boones Mill, VA (US);
Steven W. Sutherland, Roanoke, VA (US);
Sidney A. Barker, Troutville, VA (US);
Werner Barton, Gescher, DE;
Robert G. Wagoner, Roanoke, VA (US);
Allen M. Ritter, Roanoke, VA (US);
Anthony M. Klodowski, Hardy, VA (US);
Scott C. Frame, Boones Mill, VA (US);
Steven W. Sutherland, Roanoke, VA (US);
Sidney A. Barker, Troutville, VA (US);
Werner Barton, Gescher, DE;
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
An integrated fault and personnel protection system and method for a multi-thread converter in a wind turbine power system is provided. The structure and method provide for system optimization, as well as, arc flash protection. Fault sensing with means of removing power applied to the converter minimizes the energy available to produce an arc flash event. Sensing and disconnects devices for the protections are provided close to the source of energy to protect more of the system. Converter controls detect, identify and isolate faults selecting the best combinations of the novel specific fault isolation devices. Components are distributed into separate physical to enhance protection.