公开(公告)号：US09628010B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US13932289

申请日：2013-07-01

Applicant: GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY LTD.

Inventor： Nicholas James Clarke ,  Jonathon Childs

IPC: H02P9/04 ,  H02J3/40 ,  H02J3/46 ,  B63H23/24

CPC classification number: H02P9/04 ,  B63H23/24 ,  H02J3/40 ,  H02J3/46 ,  Y10T307/718 ,  Y10T307/724

Abstract: A power distribution system is described that does not rely on a fixed frequency and which therefore allows prime movers to run at different speeds in response to load demand, typically so that fuel consumption and/or harmful exhaust emissions is/are minimised. A marine power distribution and propulsion system can include an ac busbar adapted to carry a variable-frequency ac distribution voltage. A plurality of ac generators are connected to the busbar, each having an associated prime mover such as a diesel engine, turbine etc. A power management controller is adapted to vary the rotational speed of the prime movers with reference to the electrical load on the ac busbar such that the generators provide a variable frequency output during normal operation of the power distribution system. Such operation is to be contrasted with conventional distribution systems which have a fixed frequency.

公开(公告)号：US10770895B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-08

申请号：US14028780

申请日：2013-09-17

Applicant: GE Energy Power Conversion Technology Ltd.

Inventor： Nicholas James Clarke ,  Stephen Paul Hudson

IPC: H02J5/00 ,  H02J3/00 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: A power distribution system such as a marine power distribution and propulsion system. The system includes an ac busbar and a plurality of active front end power converters. Each AFE power converter includes a first active rectifier/inverter connected to the busbar and a second active rectifier/inverter connected to an electrical load such as an electric propulsion motor. Power sources are connected to the dc link of the AFE power converters and can be operated under the control of a power management controller or power management system.

公开(公告)号：US20140077607A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US14028780

申请日：2013-09-17

Applicant: GE Energy Power Conversion Technology Ltd.

Inventor： Nicholas James Clarke ,  Stephen Paul Hudson

IPC: H02J3/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/00 ,  H02J3/005 ,  H02J4/00 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  Y10T307/675

Abstract: A power distribution system such as a marine power distribution and propulsion system. The system includes an ac busbar and a plurality of active front end power converters. Each AFE power converter includes a first active rectifier/inverter connected to the busbar and a second active rectifier/inverter connected to an electrical load such as an electric propulsion motor. Power sources are connected to the dc link of the AFE power converters and can be operated under the control of a power management controller or power management system.

Abstract translation: 配电系统如海洋配电和推进系统。 该系统包括交流母线和多个有源前端功率转换器。 每个AFE功率转换器包括连接到母线的第一有源整流器/逆变器和连接到诸如电动推进电动机的电负载的第二有源整流器/逆变器。 电源连接到AFE电源转换器的直流链路，可在电源管理控制器或电源管理系统的控制下运行。