Gas-mixing power systems and methods for operating power systems
US12055953B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF05D2270/08
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power system includes a power source, field gas supply, and natural gas supply, and is operable using a gas mixture comprising field gas from the field gas supply and natural gas from the natural gas supply. A ratio of field gas to natural gas is adjusted based on sensed property of the field and/or natural gas, change in a condition of the field and/or natural gas, measured emissions from the power source, predicted emissions from the power source, and/or direct/indirect feedback from the power source. A method for operating a power system includes: connecting a mixing gas line and a field gas line to a power source at work site; determining a ratio of mixing gas to field gas; combining mixing gas from the mixing gas line and field gas from the field gas line based on the determined ratio; and operating the power source with the combined gases.
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