Hybrid renewable power generation control

    公开(公告)号:US12040623B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-16

    申请号:US17430525

    申请日:2019-05-08

    CPC classification number: H02J3/46 G05B13/024 H02J3/381 H02J2300/20

    Abstract: The example embodiments are directed to a system and method for dynamically controlling classes of assets in a hybrid generation power plant. In one example, the system may include a plurality of classes of power assets with at least one class comprising a non-renewable power source and at least one class comprising a renewable power source, and a power controller configured to manage a class of power assets from among the plurality of classes, the power controller including a pre-processing module configured to dynamically shape an error being fed into a respective power source of the class of power assets, and an asset control module configured to dynamically adjust a power setpoint of the respective power source of the class of power assets.

    High performance fuel cells
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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11923569B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-05

    申请号:US17240228

    申请日:2021-04-26

    CPC classification number: H01M8/0258 H01M8/0263 H01M2250/20

    Abstract: A fuel cell unit that includes a support structure having a plurality of flow channels and an active layer membrane coupled with the support structure, the active layer membrane comprising at least one electrode layer. Each flow channel of the plurality of flow channels is configured to direct one of air and fuel across at least one electrode layer of an active layer membrane to create electric current. Each flow channel of the plurality of flow channels includes at least one enhancement feature that is configured to disrupt a formation of a boundary layer near a surface of the active layer membrane where reactions occur. The plurality of flow channels can be positioned in a zig-zag configuration to allow for an increase in power density of the fuel cell unit.

    INTEGRATED FUEL CELL AND COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20230039759A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-09

    申请号:US17396401

    申请日:2021-08-06

    Abstract: An integrated fuel cell and combustor assembly includes a combustor that is fluidly coupled with at least one upstream compressor that generates compressed air. A fuel cell stack having a cathode and an anode is fluidly coupled to the combustor. The fuel cell stack is configured to receive intake fuel and a portion of the compressed air as intake air, to generate a fuel cell power output using the intake fuel and the intake air, and to direct a fuel and air exhaust from the fuel cell stack into the combustor. A self-reliant air supply system is fluidly coupled with the at least one upstream compressor and the fuel cell stack, and is configured to supply the intake air to the fuel cell stack. A fault-tolerant controller is configured to detect a transient event within the combustor and to control the self-reliant air supply system during the transient event.

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