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Economically efficient operation of a power generator

  • US 10,205,322 B1
  • Filed: 03/08/2016
  • Issued: 02/12/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a power generator comprising a generator controller, the method comprising:

  • receiving, by the generator controller, a fault code corresponding to an operating condition of the power generator being outside of an acceptable range;

    determining, by the generator controller, a cost of increased maintenance or repairing damage to the power generator associated with overriding the fault code and maintaining existing power output from the power generator through the operating condition;

    determining, by the generator controller, a cost of a utility fine or contractual penalty associated with shutting down the power generator in response to the fault code;

    comparing, by the generator controller, the cost of the utility fine or contractual penalty associated with shutting down the power generator with the cost of increased maintenance or damage repair to the power generator associated with overriding the fault code and maintaining existing power output through the operating condition; and

    in response to the comparing, overriding the fault code and continuing operation of the power generator.

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