Auxiliary power system control in hybrid power plants
US12431715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E70/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to embodiments described herein control of the auxiliary power system in a hybrid power plant is provided by determining a grid-draw threshold from an external power grid; monitoring power consumption for powered systems of the hybrid power plant; monitoring power generation of the hybrid power plant; discharging an alternative power source of one or more of an Energy Storage System (ESS) and an auxiliary generator in response to the power consumption exceeding the grid-draw threshold; and implementing prediction algorithms for power generation of the hybrid power plant and the power consumption. Accordingly, a source of power is managed between several alternative sources and the external power grid to meet plant operator defined criteria when maintaining power in various wind speed conditions.
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