Patent ID: 7012409
Filing Date: 2006-03-14
Classification: H02J,H02M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A power converter circuit for connecting a three-phase generator to an electrical network, said generator having a terminal for each of said three phases, said power converter circuit comprising: three switches connected between said generator and said electrical network, each of said switches being connected to a respective one of said phases of said generator, and providing a direct connection, when closed, between said generator and said electrical network; and a four-quadrant converter providing a second connection between said generator and said electrical network, said four-quadrant converter having a rated output which is no more than one-half of the rated output of said generator, said four-quadrant converter including: a second power converter, having three alternating voltage terminals each of which is connected to said electrical network and also having at least one direct current terminal connected to said intermediate circuit.