Redundant mobile power supply system
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1. A method of delivering redundant direct current (DC) from a mobile platform, comprising:
- providing a first source of alternating current (AC) from an engine-driven generator mounted in a cabinet on the mobile platform that is transportable to a site of a base transceiver station;
providing a means to convert said first source of AC to a first source of DC;
supplying said first source of DC, if available, to the base transceiver station;
ascertaining whether the first source of DC is unavailable;
generating a second source of DC from at least one hydrogen powered fuel cell when said first source of DC is unavailable; and
supplying said second source of DC to the base transceiver station.
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Abstract
The present invention is a mobile-energy generating system capable of providing redundant direct current power. It comprises a reciprocating engine and generator having dual fuel capability, a fuel cell, commercial electrical power hookups, and capacitors used for bridging purposes. Back-up fuel for the engine and fuel for the fuel cells are stored in propane and hydrogen storage tanks, respectively.
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1. A method of delivering redundant direct current (DC) from a mobile platform, comprising:
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providing a first source of alternating current (AC) from an engine-driven generator mounted in a cabinet on the mobile platform that is transportable to a site of a base transceiver station; providing a means to convert said first source of AC to a first source of DC; supplying said first source of DC, if available, to the base transceiver station; ascertaining whether the first source of DC is unavailable; generating a second source of DC from at least one hydrogen powered fuel cell when said first source of DC is unavailable; and supplying said second source of DC to the base transceiver station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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