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Power control system and method

  • US 20090234509A1
  • Filed: 04/17/2009
  • Published: 09/17/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/03/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A control device for a generator driven by a prime mover, said generator comprising a generator output power controller capable of manipulating an output power of the generator and a generator speed indicator capable of generating a signal indicative of the generator speed, said control device comprising:

  • a processor, including a programming code operable on the processor, coupled with the generator output power controller and the generator speed indicator;

    wherein said processor is configured to measure a rate of change in speed of the generator, via a first line, and to vary the output power of the generator by applying a speed-control signal to the generator output power controller, via a second line, according to said rate of change.

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