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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2010
Ying Jiang-häfner, Ludvika, SE;
Baoliang Sheng, Ludvika, SE;
Ying Jiang-Häfner, Ludvika, SE;
Baoliang Sheng, Ludvika, SE;
ABB Technology AG, Zurich, CH;
Abstract
An interface arrangement for connection between an AC system and a DC system and to a method of disconnecting a DC system from an AC system are disclosed. The arrangement includes a converter for conversion between AC and DC having a DC side for connection to the DC system and an AC side for being coupled to the AC system, a set of circuit breakers coupled between the AC side of the converter and the AC system and a breaker assisting unit including a set of branches connected between the AC side of the converter and ground, where each branch includes a switch in series with an impedance element.