公开(公告)号：US09611855B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14142113

申请日：2013-12-27

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Christof Martin Sihler ,  Manoj Ramprasad Shah ,  Siddharth Navinchandra Ashar ,  Simon Herbert Schramm ,  Svend Erik Rocke ,  Vittorio Michelassi

IPC: F04D13/06 ,  F04D13/12 ,  H05K7/14 ,  E21B41/00 ,  F04D15/00 ,  H02J1/00 ,  H02K15/00 ,  H02P27/06 ,  E21B43/01 ,  H02J3/36

CPC classification number: F04D13/06 ,  E21B41/0007 ,  E21B43/01 ,  F04D13/12 ,  F04D15/0066 ,  H02J1/00 ,  H02J3/36 ,  H02K15/00 ,  H02P27/06 ,  H05K7/1432 ,  Y02E60/60 ,  Y10T29/49009

Abstract: A subsea boosting module for use with a direct current (DC) power system includes a housing defining at least one interior chamber. A fluid pump is disposed within the interior chamber. An electric motor is disposed within the interior chamber and drivingly coupled to the fluid pump. A plurality of power components is disposed within the interior chamber to deliver power to the electric motor.

公开(公告)号：US20160359365A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US15241968

申请日：2016-08-19

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Stefan Schroeder ,  Christof Martin Sihler ,  Sebastian Pedro Rosado

IPC: H02J13/00 ,  H02J3/01

CPC classification number: H02J13/0096 ,  H02J3/01 ,  H02J3/36 ,  H02J11/00 ,  Y02E60/60 ,  Y10T307/445

Abstract: A method and system for a control power supply system is provided. The control power supply system includes a first conductor configured to carry a direct current (DC) electrical current from a source to a load, a second conductor configured to carry the DC electrical current from the load to the source, and an AC power source coupled to at least one of the first and the second conductors, the AC power source configured to superimpose a selectable relatively high frequency AC component onto the DC electrical current to generate a composite power signal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制电源系统的方法和系统。 控制电源系统包括被配置为承载来自源到负载的直流（DC）电流的第一导体，被配置为将DC电流从负载承载到源的第二导体，以及耦合的AC电源 到所述第一和第二导体中的至少一个，所述AC电源被配置为将可选择的相对高频AC分量叠加到所述DC电流上以产生复合功率信号。

公开(公告)号：US20160218512A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US14603843

申请日：2015-01-23

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Pierluigi Tenca ,  Christof Martin Sihler

IPC: H02J3/38

CPC classification number: H02J1/10 ,  H02J1/06 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02J1/108 ,  H02J1/12 ,  H02J3/36 ,  Y02E60/60

Abstract: A direct current power system includes a common direct current (DC) bus configured to supply power to a plurality of loads. A plurality of alternating current (AC) to DC converter bridges supply DC power to the common CD bus. Each of the AC to DC converter bridges is connected to the common DC bus by at least one split DC link. The at least one split DC link includes a small capacitor connected across output terminals of the respective AC to DC converter bridge and at least one diode coupled between two terminals of the small capacitor and the large capacitor in a way to block an instantaneous current flow from the common DC bus to the respective AC to DC converter bridge in case of a fault of the AC to DC converter bridge.

Abstract translation: 直流电力系统包括被配置为向多个负载供电的公共直流（DC）总线。 多个交流（AC）到DC转换器桥向公共CD总线提供DC电力。 每个AC到DC转换器桥接器通过至少一个分离DC链路连接到公共DC总线。 所述至少一个分离DC链路包括连接在相应的AC至DC转换器桥的输出端上的小电容器和耦合在小电容器和大电容器的两个端子之间的至少一个二极管，以阻止瞬时电流从 在AC到DC转换器桥的故障的情况下，将公共DC总线连接到相应的AC到DC转换器桥。

公开(公告)号：US20150188315A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14140672

申请日：2013-12-26

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Nicolai Hytten ,  Piniwan Thiwanka Bandara Wijekoon ,  Jean-Louis Pouliquen ,  Henri Baerd ,  Christof Martin Sihler

IPC: H02J1/10 ,  H02B1/24 ,  H02B7/00

CPC classification number: H02B1/24 ,  E21B41/08 ,  E21B43/017 ,  H02B7/00 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02J1/102 ,  H02J3/36 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J2001/002 ,  Y02E60/60 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T307/305 ,  Y10T307/707

Abstract: A submersible power system includes at least one DC power source and at least one submersible power distribution system electrically coupled to the at least one DC power source. The at least one submersible power distribution system includes at least one receptacle configured to be exposed to an underwater environment. The at least one submersible power distribution system also includes a plurality of power conversion modules removably positioned within the at least one receptacle. Each power conversion module of the plurality of power conversion modules includes an enclosure configured to be exposed to the underwater environment. The at least one submersible power distribution system further includes at least one switchyard module selectably coupled to and uncoupled from the plurality of power conversion modules. The at least one switchyard module includes a plurality of switches configured to electrically bypass and isolate each power conversion module from the DC power source.

Abstract translation: 潜水电力系统包括至少一个DC电源和至少一个电耦合到所述至少一个DC电源的潜水配电系统。 所述至少一个潜水配电系统包括被配置为暴露于水下环境的至少一个容器。 所述至少一个潜水配电系统还包括可移除地定位在所述至少一个容器内的多个功率转换模块。 多个电力转换模块的每个电力转换模块包括被配置为暴露于水下环境的外壳。 所述至少一个潜水配电系统还包括至少一个可选择地耦合到所述多个电力转换模块并与所述多个电力转换模块分离的开关室模块。 所述至少一个开关站模块包括多个开关，其被配置为电气旁路并将每个功率转换模块与DC电源隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20170133858A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US14935725

申请日：2015-11-09

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Yan Pan ,  Martin Samuel Butcher ,  Dong Dong ,  Martin Richard Ingles ,  Christof Martin Sihler ,  Ara Panosyan

IPC: H02J3/38 ,  H02M7/04 ,  H02M3/04

CPC classification number: H02J3/386 ,  H02J3/36 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J11/00 ,  H02M3/04 ,  H02M7/04 ,  Y02E60/60

Abstract: A power system for offshore application includes a plurality of power circuits. Each of the power circuit includes an alternating current (AC) bus which supplies power to an auxiliary load and is connected to a generator. The power circuit further includes a first direct current (DC) bus having a first DC voltage supplying power to a first load and a second DC bus having a second DC voltage supplying power to a second load. The power circuit also includes a first DC to DC converter coupled between the first DC bus and the second DC bus, wherein the first DC to DC converter is configured for bidirectional power flow and an AC to DC converter coupled between the AC bus and the first DC bus. The first DC bus of at least one power circuit is coupled to the second DC bus of at least another power circuit with a second DC to DC converter. The system also includes a controller configured to control the operation of the first DC to DC converter, second DC to DC converter and the AC to DC converter for regulating the first and second DC voltages. The controller is further configured to provide power to the second DC bus from the at least one AC to DC converter during a first operating state and from the first DC to DC converter during a second operating state.

公开(公告)号：US09557794B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14535340

申请日：2014-11-07

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Pierluigi Tenca ,  Christof Martin Sihler

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G06F1/30 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J4/00 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F11/30 ,  H02H7/26 ,  G06F11/22

CPC classification number: G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/263 ,  G06F11/2221 ,  G06F11/3027 ,  H02H7/261 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/006 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J2003/001

Abstract: A bus for distributing electrical power to a plurality of sets of electrical devices is disclosed. The bus includes one or more bus separators and a plurality of bus sections. The plurality of bus sections includes at least a first bus section and a second bus section electrically coupled to each other via a bus separator, where the first bus section is electrically connectable to a first set of electrical devices having a first importance metric and the second bus section is electrically connectable to a second set of electrical devices having a second importance metric different from the first importance metric. The bus separator is configured to isolate the first bus section and the second bus section based on occurrence of a fault condition. A Direct Current power distribution system employing the bus and a method for distributing electrical power via the bus are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将电力分配给多组电气设备的总线。 总线包括一个或多个总线分离器和多个母线段。 多个总线部分至少包括通过总线分离器彼此电耦合的第一总线部分和第二总线部分，其中第一总线部分可电连接到具有第一重要度量度的第一组电气设备， 总线部分可电连接到具有与第一重要性度量不同的第二重要性度量的第二组电气设备。 总线分离器被配置为基于故障状况的发生来隔离第一总线部分和第二总线部分。 还公开了使用总线的直流配电系统和经由总线分配电力的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09439316B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14244170

申请日：2014-04-03

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Piniwan Thiwanka Bandara Wijekoon ,  Christof Martin Sihler ,  Stefan Schroeder ,  Mark Aaron Chan

IPC: H02B7/01 ,  H05K7/02 ,  H05K13/00 ,  E21B33/035

CPC classification number: H05K7/02 ,  E21B33/0355 ,  E21B41/0007 ,  H02B7/01 ,  H05K7/1432 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: A submersible power distribution system is provided. The system includes at least one receptacle configured to be exposed to an underwater environment and a plurality of power conversion modules positioned within the at least one receptacle. Each of the plurality of power conversion modules includes a first enclosure configured to be exposed to the underwater environment, the first enclosure defining a first interior cavity configured to have a first pressure. Power conversion modules also include at least one second enclosure positioned within the first interior cavity. The at least one second enclosure defines a second interior cavity configured to have a second pressure that is lower than the first pressure. The at least one second enclosure is configured to restrict exposure of non-pressure-tolerant power electronics in the second interior cavity to the first pressure.

Abstract translation: 提供潜水配电系统。 该系统包括被配置为暴露于水下环境的至少一个插座和位于该至少一个插座内的多个电力转换模块。 多个电力转换模块中的每一个包括构造成暴露于水下环境的第一外壳，第一外壳限定配置成具有第一压力的第一内腔。 功率转换模块还包括定位在第一内腔内的至少一个第二外壳。 所述至少一个第二外壳限定配置成具有低于第一压力的第二压力的第二内腔。 所述至少一个第二外壳构造成将所述第二内腔中的非耐压电力电子器件的曝光限制到所述第一压力。

公开(公告)号：US20160132089A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14535340

申请日：2014-11-07

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Pierluigi Tenca ,  Christof Martin Sihler

IPC: G06F1/30 ,  G06F11/30 ,  G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/263 ,  G06F11/2221 ,  G06F11/3027 ,  H02H7/261 ,  H02J1/08 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/006 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J2003/001

Abstract: A bus for distributing electrical power to a plurality of sets of electrical devices is disclosed. The bus includes one or more bus separators and a plurality of bus sections. The plurality of bus sections includes at least a first bus section and a second bus section electrically coupled to each other via a bus separator, where the first bus section is electrically connectable to a first set of electrical devices having a first importance metric and the second bus section is electrically connectable to a second set of electrical devices having a second importance metric different from the first importance metric. The bus separator is configured to isolate the first bus section and the second bus section based on occurrence of a fault condition. A Direct Current power distribution system employing the bus and a method for distributing electrical power via the bus are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将电力分配给多组电气设备的总线。 总线包括一个或多个总线分离器和多个母线段。 多个总线部分至少包括通过总线分离器彼此电耦合的第一总线部分和第二总线部分，其中第一总线部分可电连接到具有第一重要度量度的第一组电气设备， 总线部分可电连接到具有与第一重要性度量不同的第二重要性度量的第二组电气设备。 总线分离器被配置为基于故障状况的发生来隔离第一总线部分和第二总线部分。 还公开了使用总线的直流配电系统和经由总线分配电力的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150200609A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14154486

申请日：2014-01-14

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Nicolai Hytten ,  Christof Martin Sihler

IPC: H02M7/70 ,  H05B3/02

CPC classification number: H02M7/70 ,  F16L53/37 ,  H02J3/36 ,  H05B3/02 ,  H05B3/42 ,  H05B2214/03 ,  Y02P80/15

Abstract: A combined direct current DC power transmission and heating system is provided. The system includes a rectifier station configured to generate a DC link current. The system also includes a downstream converter station positioned remotely from the rectifier station. The downstream converter station is configured to generate power supplied to an electrical load using at least a portion of the DC link current. The system also includes a return conductor electrically coupled to the rectifier station and the downstream converter station. The return conductor is configured to transmit a return current from the downstream converter station to the rectifier station. The return conductor is also configured to generate heat from resistive losses induced by the return current; and conduct the heat generated by the return current to a fluid being transported from a proximity of the downstream converter station to a proximity of the rectifier station.

Abstract translation: 提供组合的直流直流输电和加热系统。 该系统包括被配置为产生直流链路电流的整流站。 该系统还包括远离整流站的下游转换站。 下游转换站被配置为使用DC链路电流的至少一部分来产生提供给电负载的功率。 该系统还包括电耦合到整流站和下游转换器站的回路导体。 返回导体被配置为将返回电流从下游转换器站传输到整流器站。 返回导体还被配置为从由返回电流引起的电阻性损耗产生热量; 并且将由返回电流产生的热量传导到从下游转换站附近运送到整流站附近的流体。

公开(公告)号：US20150188314A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14142101

申请日：2013-12-27

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Christof Martin Sihler ,  Manoj Ramprasad Shah ,  Simon Herbert Schramm ,  Svend Erik Rocke ,  Piniwan Thiwanka Bandara Wijekoon

IPC: H02J1/00 ,  H02J3/00

CPC classification number: H02J1/00 ,  E21B36/001 ,  E21B41/0007 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J3/36 ,  Y02E60/60 ,  Y10T307/352 ,  Y10T307/707

Abstract: A subsea power distribution module includes an outer vessel defining an interior chamber and a plurality of power modules disposed within the interior chamber. The outer vessel is configured to maintain a pressure within the interior chamber substantially the same as an ambient pressure outside the outer vessel. Each power module includes a pressure vessel defining an interior chamber and a power converter disposed within the interior chamber of the pressure vessel. Each pressure vessel is configured to maintain a substantially constant pressure within the interior chamber of the pressure vessel.

Abstract translation: 海底配电模块包括限定内部室的外部容器和设置在内部室内的多个功率模块。 外部容器构造成将内部室内的压力保持在与外部容器外部的环境压力基本相同的位置。 每个功率模块包括限定内部室的压力容器和设置在压力容器的内部室内的功率转换器。 每个压力容器被构造成在压力容器的内部腔室内保持基本恒定的压力。