Portable generator system for providing temporary power to an electrical-distribution system
First Claim
1. A system for providing temporary electrical power, the system comprising:
- a power source, wherein the power source provides electrical energy at a first voltage;
a transformer, wherein;
the transformer is electrically connected with the power source;
the transformer steps up electrical energy at the first voltage, from the power source, to a second voltage; and
the second voltage is equal to or between 601 volts and 35,000 volts;
an interface, wherein;
the interface is electrically connected with the transformer;
the interface is configured to be energized at the second voltage from the transformer;
the interface is configured to be electrically connected with an electrical-distribution system, to energize the electrical-distribution system to the second voltage; and
a vehicle configured to transport the transformer.
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Abstract
A portable generator produces secondary voltage to feed a portable trailer mounted transformer through secondary cables. Transformer voltages are stepped up to primary levels with disconnects/fuses protecting the transformer and generator. From the fuses a primary underground cable feeds a junction box mounted on the bottom side of the portable trailer for underground applications. Overhead applications include a temporary overhead erectable structure with overhead disconnects. A temporary ground rod with a grounding cable is used to establish a path to ground and a common neutral system for the portable trailer and all components of the portable generator apparatus and system.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for providing temporary electrical power, the system comprising:
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a power source, wherein the power source provides electrical energy at a first voltage; a transformer, wherein; the transformer is electrically connected with the power source; the transformer steps up electrical energy at the first voltage, from the power source, to a second voltage; and the second voltage is equal to or between 601 volts and 35,000 volts; an interface, wherein; the interface is electrically connected with the transformer; the interface is configured to be energized at the second voltage from the transformer; the interface is configured to be electrically connected with an electrical-distribution system, to energize the electrical-distribution system to the second voltage; and a vehicle configured to transport the transformer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for providing temporary electrical power, the method comprising:
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transporting a system for providing temporary electrical power, the system comprising; a power source, wherein the power source provides electrical energy at a first voltage; a transformer electrically connected with the power source; and an interface electrically connected with the transformer;
connecting the interface to a section of an electrical-distribution system;
providing electrical power at a first voltage, using the power source, to the transformer;stepping up the first voltage to a second voltage, using the transformer, wherein the second voltage is equal to or between 601 volts and 35,000 volts; and energizing the section of the electrical-distribution system to the second voltage, using the interface electrically connected with the transformer. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for providing temporary electrical power, the method comprising:
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assessing a section of line to be energized, wherein the section of line is part of an electrical-distribution system; maneuvering a system for providing temporary power into position; grounding the system for providing temporary power; opening a switch between an interface of the system for providing temporary power and a power source of the system for providing temporary electrical power; connecting the system for providing temporary power to the section of line to be energized; providing electrical power at a first voltage using the power source; stepping up the electrical power from the first voltage to a second voltage, using a transformer, wherein the second voltage is equal to or between 601 volts and 35,000 volts; and closing the switch, energizing the section of line to the second voltage. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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