Mobile-power system utilizing propane generator, fuel cell and super capacitors
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1. A power supply system capable of producing redundant direct current (DC) power, said system comprising:
- a generator producing a first source of alternating current (AC);
a means for converting said first source of AC into a first source of DC;
a device adapted to consume a hydrogen source to generate a second source of DC; and
, at least one capacitor to bridge when switching between said first source of DC and said second source of DC.
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Abstract
The present invention is a mobile-energy generating system capable of providing redundant direct current power. It comprises a reciprocating engine and generator having dual fuel capability, a fuel cell, commercial electrical power hookups, and capacitors used for bridging purposes. Back-up fuel for the engine and fuel for the fuel cells are stored in propane and hydrogen storage tanks, respectively.
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1. A power supply system capable of producing redundant direct current (DC) power, said system comprising:
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a generator producing a first source of alternating current (AC);
a means for converting said first source of AC into a first source of DC;
a device adapted to consume a hydrogen source to generate a second source of DC; and
,at least one capacitor to bridge when switching between said first source of DC and said second source of DC. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of delivering redundant direct current (DC) from a mobile platform, comprising:
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providing a first source of alternating current (AC) from a generator;
providing a means to convert said first source of AC to a first source of DC;
providing said first source of DC, if available, to an output;
generating a second source of DC from at least one hydrogen powered fuel cell if said first source of DC is unavailable; and
,providing said second source of DC to said output. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A power system for use with a mobile power supply, said power system comprising:
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a reciprocating engine producing shaft power;
at least one fuel source for delivering a fuel to said reciprocating engine;
a generator coupled to said reciprocating engine for producing an alternating current (AC) electrical output; and
,a conversion device coupled to said generator for converting said AC electrical output to a direct current (DC). - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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