Method and apparatus for generator control
US7064524B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02P2101/30
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A generator control circuit is disclosed that includes a first circuit (40) monitoring a generator voltage and producing a first output when the voltage is below a first level, a second circuit (48) monitoring a generator current change rate and producing a second output when the current change rate is above a second level, and a third circuit (13, 28) operatively connected to the first circuit (40) and the second circuit (48) for decreasing a power level supplied to the generator when a plurality of conditions are satisfied, the plurality of conditions including the voltage being below the first level and the current change rate being above the second level. A method of controlling a generator is also disclosed.
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