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Alternator boost method

  • US 20060266044A1
  • Filed: 04/25/2006
  • Published: 11/30/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/25/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A propulsion system, comprising:

  • (a) an engine system comprising;

    an engine; and

    an n-phase alternator operable to convert mechanical energy output by the engine into alternating current electrical energy, each phase corresponding to an armature winding;

    (b) at least one traction motor in electrical communication with the alternator;

    (c) a voltage boost circuit electrically connected with each of the n-armature windings of the alternator to boost the output voltage associated with each armature winding, wherein each armature winding provides an inductance for the voltage boost circuit.

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