Method and apparatus for controlling a hybrid power system
US8008808B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/76
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a simplified method of controlling power among the various sources and loads in a power system. Power generating sources are each connected to a common DC bus through a converter designed to optimize power flow to the DC bus. A DC storage device is connected to the common DC bus through a power regulator designed to maintain a constant voltage on the DC bus. Further, an inverter may be provided to convert the DC voltage to an AC voltage for a customer load or for connection to the utility grid. Each power conversion device is independently controlled to provide a modular and simplified power control system.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.