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Method and system for control of turbogenerator power and temperature

  • US 20040245783A1
  • Filed: 07/09/2004
  • Published: 12/09/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of controlling a turbine of a turbine powered generating system regardless of the load on the system, to maximize the efficiency of the turbine, the system further including an electrical generator, and a storage device, the method comprising:

  • maintaining an exhaust gas temperature substantially constant;

    using the electrical generator to satisfy a first power demand on the system until the system is required to satisfy an additional power demand;

    when the additional power is demanded, temporarily using the storage device to satisfy the additional power demand and at least a portion of the first power demand;

    increasing the speed of the turbine from the speed required to satisfy the first power demand to a higher speed required to satisfy the first power demand and the additional power demand; and

    once the higher speed is achieved, using the electrical generator to satisfy both the first power demand and the additional power demand.

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