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Power generation system and method with resistive braking capability

US10050433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Ara Panosyan · Munich, DE
Christoph Boeld · Munich, DE
Herbert Schaumberger · Matrei in Osttirol, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 11, 2014
Grant date	Aug 14, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 16, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH02J2300/10
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power generation system includes a generator operatively coupled to an engine for generating electrical power and supplying the electrical power to a grid. Further, the power generation system includes a resistive braking system operatively coupled between the generator and the grid. The resistive braking system includes a mechanical switch connected in parallel with a resistor, and a controller for, in response to a grid event, controlling power from the engine and operating the mechanical switch to redirect current between the mechanical switch and the parallel connected resistor.

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