Patent ID: 8698335
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: H02J,H02M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A system, comprising: a first generator-side converter circuit comprising a first diode bridge and coupled in series with a second generator-side converter circuit comprising a second diode bridge, wherein the first generator-side converter circuit is coupled to a first generator of a set of generators that is coupled to a turbine and the second generator-side converter circuit is coupled to a second generator of the set of generators, the first generator and the second generator convert kinetic energy generated by the turbine to an electrical energy signal, and the first generator-side converter circuit and the second generator-side converter circuit receive the electrical energy signal and output a direct current signal based on the electrical energy signal; and a grid-side converter circuit, coupled to outputs of the first generator-side converter circuit and the second generator-side converter circuit via a direct current link, comprising a current source inverter circuit that converts the direct current signal to a three-phase alternating current signal, wherein a direct current link voltage is varied to control the first generator-side converter circuit and the second generator-side converter circuit to facilitate an increase in power received from the set of generators.