公开(公告)号：US10823772B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-03

申请号：US16410465

申请日：2019-05-13

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Isaac S. Frampton ,  Douglas W. Dorn

IPC: G01R25/00 ,  G01R31/34 ,  G01R1/28 ,  H02J3/38 ,  G01R19/02 ,  H02J3/40

Abstract: A generator waveform is measured using one or more techniques that reduce the computing resources for measuring the generator waveform and the time required for measuring the generator waveform. One example includes a template matching technique that iteratively selects templates to estimate the phase offset of the generator waveform. One example includes a root mean squared value calculated from less than sample time period that is less than one half of a cycle of the generator waveform. A generator controller calculates a command or parameter for the generator based on the estimated phase offset or the root mean squared value.

公开(公告)号：US10158248B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-18

申请号：US14570642

申请日：2014-12-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Douglas W. Dorn ,  Isaac S. Frampton ,  Steve Jungers

IPC: H02J11/00 ,  H02J3/40 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J9/06 ,  H02J13/00

Abstract: An electrical power generator system may include two or more paralleled generators. At least one of the generators includes a first power source and a second power source. A disconnection of a first power source is identified at a generator controller of one of the generators. The generator controller may be configured to access or generate a power failure message indicative of the disconnection of the first power source. The generator controller may be configured to transmit the power failure message using the second power source because the second power source is switched to the generator controller in response to the disconnection of the first power source. The system may enter a communication failure handling mode based on the power failure message.

公开(公告)号：US20180052193A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：US15238239

申请日：2016-08-16

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Isaac Frampton ,  Douglas W. Dorn

IPC: G01R25/00 ,  G01R19/02 ,  G01R31/34

CPC classification number: G01R25/005 ,  G01R1/28 ,  G01R19/02 ,  G01R31/34 ,  G01R31/343 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J3/40

Abstract: A generator waveform is measured using one or more techniques that reduce the computing resources for measuring the generator waveform and the time required for measuring the generator waveform. One example includes a template matching technique that iteratively selects templates to estimate the phase offset of the generator waveform. One example includes a root mean squared value calculated from less than sample time period that is less than one half of a cycle of the generator waveform. A generator controller calculates a command or parameter for the generator based on the estimated phase offset or the root mean squared value.

公开(公告)号：US20160344186A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15229734

申请日：2016-08-05

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Isaac S. Frampton ,  Richard A. Mauk ,  Douglas W. Dorn

IPC: H02J3/38

CPC classification number: H02J3/38 ,  H02J3/381 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02P9/02 ,  Y10T307/696

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to an example generator management system. The generator management system includes a first generator that is adapted to supply power to a load and a first generator controller that operates the first generator. The generator management system further includes a second generator that is adapted to supply power to the load and a second generator controller that operates the second generator. The generator management system further includes a communication bus that connects the first generator controller and the second generator controller such that the first generator controller and the second generator controller exchange data. At least one of the first generator controller and the second generator controller selectively activates the first generator and the second generator in an order that depends on an operating parameter of the first generator and the second generator (as opposed to a fixed sequence which is done in existing systems).

Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及示例性发电机管理系统。 发电机管理系统包括适于向负载供电的第一发电机和操作第一发电机的第一发电机控制器。 发电机管理系统还包括适于向负载供电的第二发电机和操作第二发电机的第二发电机控制器。 发电机管理系统还包括连接第一发电机控制器和第二发电机控制器的通信总线，使得第一发电机控制器和第二发电机控制器交换数据。 第一发电机控制器和第二发电机控制器中的至少一个选择性地以依赖于第一发电机和第二发电机的运行参数的顺序激活第一发电机和第二发电机（与在 现有系统）。

公开(公告)号：US20160370782A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US15257335

申请日：2016-09-06

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Isaac S. Frampton ,  Douglas W. Dorn

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  G05B13/02 ,  G05F1/66 ,  G05B11/01 ,  H02J3/48 ,  H02J3/50

CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B13/021 ,  G05B2219/14116 ,  G05B2219/24132 ,  G05F1/66 ,  H02J3/381 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02J3/48 ,  H02J3/50 ,  H02P9/006

Abstract: A generator system may include two or more generators electrically connected through a generator bus. A controller receives operation data from a first generator. The operation data may describe a power flow from a second generator to the first generator. From the operation data, either a loss of speed control or a loss of voltage control may be identified at the second generator. The controller may generate a command for the second generator based on the loss of speed control or the loss of voltage control.

Abstract translation: 发电机系统可以包括通过发电机总线电连接的两个或多个发电机。 控制器从第一生成器接收操作数据。 操作数据可以描述从第二发电机到第一发电机的功率流。 根据操作数据，可以在第二发生器处识别速度控制的丢失或电压控制的损失。 控制器可以基于速度控制的丢失或电压控制的损失来产生用于第二发生器的命令。

公开(公告)号：US09467080B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14459007

申请日：2014-08-13

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Isaac S. Frampton ,  Douglas W. Dorn

IPC: H02P9/00 ,  H02J3/48 ,  H02J3/50 ,  H02J3/46

CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B13/021 ,  G05B2219/14116 ,  G05B2219/24132 ,  G05F1/66 ,  H02J3/381 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02J3/48 ,  H02J3/50 ,  H02P9/006

Abstract: A generator system may include two or more generators electrically connected through a generator bus. A controller receives operation data from a first generator. The operation data may describe a power flow from a second generator to the first generator. From the operation data, either a loss of speed control or a loss of voltage control may be identified at the second generator. The controller may generate a command for the second generator based on the loss of speed control or the loss of voltage control.

Abstract translation: 发电机系统可以包括通过发电机总线电连接的两个或多个发电机。 控制器从第一生成器接收操作数据。 操作数据可以描述从第二发电机到第一发电机的功率流。 根据操作数据，可以在第二发生器处识别速度控制的丢失或电压控制的损失。 控制器可以基于速度控制的丢失或电压控制的损失来产生用于第二发生器的命令。

公开(公告)号：US09281716B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US13736998

申请日：2013-01-09

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Eric D. Albsmeier ,  Douglas W. Dorn ,  William Herman Gross ,  Andrew John Sember ,  Anthony J. Hackbarth

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  H02J9/06 ,  H02J9/08 ,  H02J4/00

CPC classification number: H02J9/06 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J9/08 ,  Y10T307/391 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/696

Abstract: A power management system may include a generator controller. The generator controller may (i) operate the generator; and (ii) prohibit a transfer switch from supplying first or second power to an output of the transfer switch. In some systems, the first power may be primary power (e.g., from a primary power source such as a utility) while the second power is secondary power (e.g., from a secondary power source such as a generator). In other systems, the second power may be primary power while the first power is secondary power, or both the first and second power may be secondary power.

Abstract translation: 电力管理系统可以包括发电机控制器。 发电机控制器可以（i）操作发电机; 和（ii）禁止转移开关向转印开关的输出端提供第一或第二功率。 在一些系统中，第一功率可以是主要功率（例如，来自诸如公用事业的主电源），而第二功率是次级功率（例如，来自诸如发电机的次级电源）。 在其他系统中，第二功率可以是主功率，而第一功率是次级功率，或者第一和第二功率都可以是次级功率。

公开(公告)号：US20160049891A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14459007

申请日：2014-08-13

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Isaac S. Frampton ,  Douglas W. Dorn

IPC: H02P9/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05B13/021 ,  G05B2219/14116 ,  G05B2219/24132 ,  G05F1/66 ,  H02J3/381 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02J3/48 ,  H02J3/50 ,  H02P9/006

Abstract: A generator system may include two or more generators electrically connected through a generator bus. A controller receives operation data from a first generator. The operation data may describe a power flow from a second generator to the first generator. From the operation data, either a loss of speed control or a loss of voltage control may be identified at the second generator. The controller may generate a command for the second generator based on the loss of speed control or the loss of voltage control.

公开(公告)号：US09154067B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US14134684

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Isaac S. Frampton ,  Douglas W. Dorn

IPC: H02P9/04 ,  H02P9/00 ,  F02N11/06 ,  H02P7/00 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02P5/00

CPC classification number: H02P9/04 ,  H02J3/46 ,  H02P5/00 ,  H02P9/00

Abstract: Torque is balanced among generators in a system of parallel generators. Control of the generators may be performed by one or more individual generator controllers or by a centralized controller. The torque on two or more generators is detected. The controller calculates a torque target based on the torque on the two generators or other operating characteristics of the system. The operation of at least one of the generators is controlled based on the torque target.

Abstract translation: 并联发电机系统中的发电机之间的扭矩平衡。 发电机的控制可由一个或多个单独的发电机控制器或集中式控制器执行。 检测到两个或多个发电机的转矩。 控制器基于两个发电机上的扭矩或系统的其他操作特性来计算转矩目标。 基于转矩目标来控制至少一个发电机的运行。

公开(公告)号：US20130154370A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13736998

申请日：2013-01-09

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Eric D. Albsmeier ,  Douglas W. Dorn ,  William Herman Gross ,  Andrew John Sember ,  Anthony J. Hackbarth

IPC: H02J9/06 ,  H02J4/00

CPC classification number: H02J9/06 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J9/08 ,  Y10T307/391 ,  Y10T307/615 ,  Y10T307/696

Abstract: A power management system may include a generator controller. The generator controller may (i) operate the generator; and (ii) prohibit a transfer switch from supplying first or second power to an output of the transfer switch. In some systems, the first power may be primary power (e.g., from a primary power source such as a utility) while the second power is secondary power (e.g., from a secondary power source such as a generator). In other systems, the second power may be primary power while the first power is secondary power, or both the first and second power may be secondary power.

Abstract translation: 电力管理系统可以包括发电机控制器。 发电机控制器可以（i）操作发电机; 和（ii）禁止转移开关向转印开关的输出端提供第一或第二功率。 在一些系统中，第一功率可以是主要功率（例如，来自诸如公用事业的主电源），而第二功率是次级功率（例如，来自诸如发电机的次级电源）。 在其他系统中，第二功率可以是主功率，而第一功率是次级功率，或者第一和第二功率都可以是次级功率。