SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE UTILIZATION OF ENERGY GENERATED BY A POWERED VEHICLE
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1. A method for utilizing electrical energy of a powered vehicle comprising:
- generating electrical energy via an electromotive machine on the powered vehicle; and
transferring at least a portion of the electrical energy to an electrical system located outboard of the powered vehicle via interface equipment electrically coupled to the electromotive machine and the electrical system;
wherein the interface equipment is located outboard from the powered vehicle; and
wherein the interface equipment comprises a stationary unit.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a power transfer system and method for utilizing the electrical power generated by a powered vehicle, such as a locomotive. The power transfer system comprises an electromotive machine configured to generate electrical energy on the powered vehicle and an electrical system located outboard from the powered vehicle, which is configured to receive electrical energy. Interface equipment is provided, which is electrically coupled to the electromotive machine and the electrical system, to transfer electrical energy from the electromotive machine to the electrical system.
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1. A method for utilizing electrical energy of a powered vehicle comprising:
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generating electrical energy via an electromotive machine on the powered vehicle; and transferring at least a portion of the electrical energy to an electrical system located outboard of the powered vehicle via interface equipment electrically coupled to the electromotive machine and the electrical system; wherein the interface equipment is located outboard from the powered vehicle; and wherein the interface equipment comprises a stationary unit.
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2. A method for utilizing electrical energy of a powered vehicle comprising:
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generating electrical energy via an electromotive machine on the powered vehicle; and transferring at least a portion of the electrical energy to an electric utility located outboard of the powered vehicle via interface equipment electrically coupled to the electromotive machine and the electrical system. - View Dependent Claims (3)
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4. A method for utilizing electrical energy of a powered vehicle comprising:
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generating electrical energy via an electromotive machine on the powered vehicle; transferring at least a portion of the electrical energy to an electrical system located outboard of the powered vehicle via interface equipment electrically coupled to the electromotive machine and the electrical system; and transmitting information relating to the amount of electrical energy transferred to the electrical system.
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5. A method for utilizing electrical energy of a powered vehicle comprising:
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receiving, at an electrical system located outboard of the powered vehicle, electrical energy from the powered vehicle; and determining information relating to the amount of electrical energy received at the electrical system. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for utilizing electrical energy of a powered vehicle comprising:
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receiving, at an electric utility located outboard of the powered vehicle, electrical energy from the powered vehicle; and determining information relating to the amount of electrical energy received at the electric utility. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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