Genset system with energy storage for transient response
US8022572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J3/28
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power generating system having a variable speed genset is provided. The variable speed genset includes an engine and a variable speed generator. The variable speed generator is mechanically coupled to the engine and is configured to generate electrical power. The power generating system further includes an energy storage device, which is charged or discharged during transient load conditions of a power grid. The power generating system includes a controller to generate a speed control signal to select a speed for the genset. The speed control signal is selected based upon stored energy in the energy storage device and power generating system conditions, power grid conditions or combinations thereof.
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