Patent attributes
A current flow controller is provided, comprising first and second terminals operatively connectable to first and second DC power transmission media; a third terminal operatively connectable to an electrical element, the third terminal being electrically connected to each of the first and second terminals. A main switching element is operatively connected between the first and third terminals, the main switching element being switchable to turn on to permit flow of current between the third terminal and the first terminal and to turn off to inhibit flow of current between the third terminal and the first terminal. A current flow control module extends between the first and second terminals, the current flow control module including at least one auxiliary switching element and at least one energy storage device, the or each auxiliary switching element and the or each energy storage device combining to selectively provide a voltage source.
