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INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

  • US 20120160191A1
  • Filed: 12/22/2010
  • Published: 06/28/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An integrated control system for use with an engine connected to a generator, the generator providing electrical power to a switchgear, the engine operating using a gas produced by a gasifier that is associated with the engine as a fuel source, the integrated control system comprising:

  • an electronic controller operably associated with the gasifier, the engine, the generator, and the switchgear;

    a gas flow sensor disposed to monitor a gas flow from the gasifier to the engine through an engine gas control valve and provide a gas flow signal indicative of the gas flow to the electronic controller;

    a gas oversupply sensor disposed to monitor a gas oversupply from the gasifier and provide an oversupply signal indicative of the gas oversupply to the electronic controller, wherein the gas oversupply is a portion of the gas flow from the gasifier that is not provided to the engine;

    a power output sensor disposed to monitor a power output of the switchgear and provide a power output signal indicative of the power output to the electronic controller;

    wherein the electronic controller is disposed to change a gas production of the gasifier and change a power output rating of the switchgear based on the gas flow signal, the oversupply signal, and the power output signal.

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