Electronically controlled engine generator set
First Claim
1. A method for controlling a power output of a prime mover, comprisinga) receiving a signal indicating a changing power output requirement of the prime movers, comprising sampling a difference between a power output of the prime mover and a power output requirement of the prime mover;
- b) adjusting a torque load on the prime mover according to the steps;
i) increasing the torque load when said signal is indicating a decreasing power output requirement,ii) decreasing the torque load when said signal is indicating an increasing power output requirements,iii) equalizing the torque load on the prime mover with the power output when said signal is indicating a maintaining of power output.
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Abstract
An electronically controlled electrical power generator comprises a generator driven by a heat engine, operated by control means, and carrying an electrical load. Operation of the heat engine is at wide open throttle. Control over engine operation and electrical output of the generator is achieved by electronically manipulating the electric load, and/or adjusting excitation levels at the generator'"'"'s magnetic fields, so as to change engine/generator equilibrium speed. In a beneficial embodiment, the generator is powered by an energy storage unit, to temporarily act as a motor and rotate the engine when starting, and during power absorbing strokes.
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1. A method for controlling a power output of a prime mover, comprising
a) receiving a signal indicating a changing power output requirement of the prime movers, comprising sampling a difference between a power output of the prime mover and a power output requirement of the prime mover; -
b) adjusting a torque load on the prime mover according to the steps; i) increasing the torque load when said signal is indicating a decreasing power output requirement, ii) decreasing the torque load when said signal is indicating an increasing power output requirements, iii) equalizing the torque load on the prime mover with the power output when said signal is indicating a maintaining of power output. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for controlling a power output of a prime mover, comprising:
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a) receiving a signal indicating a changing power output requirement of the prime mover; b) adjusting a torque load on the prime mover according to the step; i) increasing the torque load when said signal is indicating a decreasing power output ii) decreasing the torque load when said signal is indicating an increasing power output requirement, iii) equalizing the torque load on the prime mover with the power output when said signal is indicating a maintaining of power output; and wherein said step of adjusting the torque load comprises; i) connecting an output shaft of the prime mover to a generator; ii) connecting the generator to a variable resistance electrical load; and iii) varying the resistance of the electrical load. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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