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Power conversion system having prime mover start capability

  • US 5,013,929 A
  • Filed: 11/22/1989
  • Issued: 05/07/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/22/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A power conversion system operable in a generating mode to convert motive power into electrical power and in a starting mode to convert electrical power into motive power utilizing an external power source and a generator having armature windings, comprising:

  • an AC/DC power rectifier;

    a DC/AC inverter;

    a DC link coupling said rectifier with said inverter;

    said rectifier having an input and said inverter having an output;

    a first transformer and a second transformer;

    first means operable when in said generating mode to couple the armature windings to said first transformer and operable when in said starting mode to couple the armature windings to said output;

    said first means further being operable when in said generating mode to couple said first transformer to said input;

    said first means still further being operable when in said generating mode to couple said output to said second transformer; and

    second means operable when in said generating mode to couple said second transformer to an AC load and when in said starting mode to couple said second transformer to the external power source.

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