公开(公告)号：WO2019243829A1

公开(公告)日：2019-12-26

申请号：PCT/GB2019/051737

申请日：2019-06-20

Applicant: CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： ROLSTON, Robert ,  RILEY, Mark

IPC: H02K5/20 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02K9/06 ,  H02K5/16

Abstract: A component for connection between a generator and a prime mover in a power generation system is disclosed. The component may be an adaptor (20, 50, 110) or a bracket (80, 90), and may be arranged to house a fan. The component comprises a rear member (24), a front member (22), and a plurality of cross members (26) which connect the front member to the rear member. The cross members are wedge-shaped and/or lie at an angle with respect to a radial direction. The component may facilitate airflow and enhance thermal performance while being efficient from a structural and cost perspective.

公开(公告)号：WO2018189523A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-18

申请号：PCT/GB2018/050949

申请日：2018-04-10

Applicant: CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： BELL, Adrian Edward

IPC: H02K3/34 ,  H02K3/38 ,  H02K3/50 ,  H02K9/00

Abstract: A stator for a rotating electrical machine is disclosed, the stator comprising a plurality of stator slots (22) each of which accommodates a plurality of coils (40) of stator windings (18). Radial air gaps (46) are present between the coils of adjacent stator slots as the coils extend out of the stator slots. Insulating means (42, 54, 84) are provided between the coils of a stator slot as the coils extend out of the stator slot. The radial air gaps (46) are defined between the insulating means of the coils of adjacent stator slots. This can allow radial air passages to be formed through the windings, while ensuring sufficient electrical insulation between the coils of a stator slot.

公开(公告)号：WO2008096117A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：PCT/GB2008/000392

申请日：2008-02-05

Applicant: CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED ,  JAKEMAN, Nigel ,  WRIGHT, Michael, John ,  DALBY, Denis, Hedley ,  BROWN, Neil

Inventor： JAKEMAN, Nigel ,  WRIGHT, Michael, John ,  DALBY, Denis, Hedley ,  BROWN, Neil

IPC: H02P9/10 ,  H02P9/38

CPC classification number: H02P9/10 ,  H02P9/107 ,  H02P9/38

Abstract: Excitation control circuitry for a synchronous generator is disclosed. The synchronous generator is of a type comprising a main machine (2) and an exciter (6) for exciting the main machine. The excitation control circuitry comprises an automatic voltage regulator (10) for controlling power flow from the main machine to the exciter, and an excitation boost system (14) for selectively supplying power from a second source of electrical power (12) to the exciter (6). This can allow additional excitation to be provided, for example, when the generator is in overload. This arrangement can allow a synchronous generator to be upgraded by adding the excitation boost system to provide enhanced overload performance.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于同步发电机的励磁控制电路。 同步发电机是一种包括用于激励主机的主机（2）和励磁机（6）的类型。 激励控制电路包括用于控制从主机到激励器的功率流的自动电压调节器（10），以及用于从第二电源（12）向激励器（12）选择性地供电的励磁升压系统（14） 6）。 这可以允许提供额外的激励，例如当发电机处于过载状态时。 这种布置可以允许通过增加励磁增压系统来升级同步发电机，以提供增强的过载性能。

公开(公告)号：WO2017009626A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：PCT/GB2016/052091

申请日：2016-07-11

Applicant: CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： BAREKAR, Swapnil Shankarrao ,  MULE, Rahul Balu

IPC: H02K7/18 ,  F02B63/04 ,  H02K7/00 ,  F16D1/033 ,  F16D1/076

CPC classification number: H02K7/003 ,  F02B63/00 ,  F02B63/042 ,  F16B5/02 ,  F16D1/033 ,  F16D1/076 ,  H02K7/1815 ,  H02K2213/03

Abstract: An adaptor is disclosed for connecting a generator to a prime mover. The adaptor (30) comprises a first flange member (32) for connection to the prime mover, a second flange member (34) for connection to the generator, and a plurality of angled cross members (36, 38) between the first and second flange members. By providing a plurality of angled cross members between the first and second members, the adaptor may use less material for a given stiffness.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于将发电机连接到原动机的适配器。 适配器（30）包括用于连接到原动机的第一凸缘构件（32），用于连接到发电机的第二凸缘构件（34）和在第一和第二构件之间的多个成角度的横向构件（36,38） 法兰构件。 通过在第一和第二构件之间设置多个成角度的横向构件，适配器对于给定的刚度可以使用较少的材料。

公开(公告)号：WO2015150740A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：PCT/GB2015/050893

申请日：2015-03-25

Applicant: CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： SELIGA, Robert ,  ERNEST, Emil ,  PACIURA, Krzysztof ,  BROWN, Neil

IPC: H02J3/18 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J3/50 ,  H02J3/01

CPC classification number: H02J3/381 ,  H02J3/01 ,  H02J3/1842 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J3/386 ,  H02J3/50 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/763 ,  Y02E40/22 ,  Y02E40/40

Abstract: A power generation system is disclosed comprising an electrical generating set (16) and a power module (20) for supplying power from a supplementary power source (22). The power module comprises a DC to AC converter (26). The power generation system comprises means (32) for measuring an output of the electrical generating set, and a controller (30) for controlling the DC to AC converter, wherein the controller is arranged to control the DC to AC converter (26) in dependence on a measure of the output of the electrical generating set (16), thereby to improve the quality of the load seen by the electrical generating set. This may improve the efficiency and stability of the generating set.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种发电系统，其包括用于从辅助电源（22）供电的发电机组（16）和功率模块（20）。 电源模块包括DC至AC转换器（26）。 发电系统包括用于测量发电机组的输出的装置（32）和用于控制直流到交流转换器的控制器（30），其中所述控制器被配置为依赖于控制所述直流到交流变换器（26） 在测量发电机组（16）的输出时，从而提高发电机组所看到的负载质量。 这可以提高发电机组的效率和稳定性。

公开(公告)号：WO2015011492A2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：PCT/GB2014/052284

申请日：2014-07-25

Applicant: CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： MOKHADKAR, Rahul Prakash ,  GILSON, Gareth ,  EDE, Tom ,  WORTHINGTON, Dave ,  RICHES, Mark ,  CLARK, Richard ,  GUTTERIDGE, Chris ,  BEND, Philip David

CPC classification number: H02K3/24 ,  H02K3/38

Abstract: A separator (10, 60, 65, 100) is disclosed for electrically separating groups of end windings (52) in the stator of a rotating electrical machine. The separator is arranged to provide circumferential air channels (24, 74, 85) through the windings. This can allow air flow to be delivered to inside the windings, thereby cooling the windings more effectively.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于电旋转旋转电机的定子中的端部绕组组（52）的隔板（10,60,65,100）。 隔板布置成通过绕组提供周向空气通道（24,74,85）。 这可以允许空气流被输送到绕组内部，从而更有效地冷却绕组。

公开(公告)号：WO2012136964A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-11

申请号：PCT/GB2012/000322

申请日：2012-04-05

Applicant: CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED ,  BROWN, Neil ,  KRZYSTOF, Paciura

Inventor： BROWN, Neil ,  KRZYSTOF, Paciura

IPC: H02P9/04

CPC classification number: H02P9/04 ,  F01K13/02 ,  F01K23/065 ,  F01K25/10

Abstract: A power generation system is disclosed for supplying power to an electrical grid. The system comprises an engine (1) and an electrical generator (3) coupled to the engine for generating an electrical output. Power electronics (6) are provided for converting the output of the electrical generator into an AC output at the operating frequency of the electrical grid. The engine is operated at a speed which is non-synchronous with the operating frequency of the electrical grid and at which the brake specific fuel consumption of the engine is minimised. The power electronics may also facilitate waste heat recovery and the connection of external energy sources.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于向电网供电的发电系统。 该系统包括联接到发动机的发动机（1）和发电机（3），用于产生电气输出。 电力电子设备（6）用于将发电机的输出转换成电网工作频率的交流输出。 发动机以与电网的工作频率不同步的速度运行，发动机的制动比燃料消耗最小化。 电力电子设备还可以促进废热回收和外部能源的连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2012114071A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：PCT/GB2012/000183

申请日：2012-02-22

Applicant: CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED ,  DALBY, Denis, Hedley ,  WRIGHT, Michael, John

Inventor： DALBY, Denis, Hedley ,  WRIGHT, Michael, John

IPC: H02H7/06 ,  H02H7/08 ,  H02H7/122 ,  H02P29/02 ,  H02P9/00 ,  H02P9/30

CPC classification number: H02H7/0844 ,  H02H7/06 ,  H02H7/1225 ,  H02H7/1227 ,  H02P9/006 ,  H02P9/302

Abstract: A protection circuit (44) is disclosed for protecting an electrical generator in case of failure of a power control device in the excitation circuit. The electrical generator comprises a main machine (10), an exciter (18) for providing excitation to the main machine, and an automatic voltage regulator (26), the automatic voltage regulator comprising a power control device (32) for controlling excitation fed to the exciter and a control circuit (42) for controlling the power control device. The protection circuit (44) comprises means (46) for detecting an output of the control circuit, means (52) for detecting an output of the power control device, means (54) for comparing the output of the control circuit with the output of the power control device, and means (34) for reducing the excitation if the output of the power control device does not correspond to the output of the control circuit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种保护电路（44），用于在激励电路中功率控制装置故障的情况下保护发电机。 发电机包括主机（10），用于向主机提供励磁的励磁机（18）和自动电压调节器（26），该自动电压调节器包括功率控制装置（32），用于控制馈送到 励磁机和用于控制功率控制装置的控制电路（42）。 保护电路（44）包括用于检测控制电路的输出的装置（46），用于检测功率控制装置的输出的装置（52），用于将控制电路的输出与 功率控制装置和用于在功率控制装置的输出不对应于控制电路的输出的情况下减小励磁的装置（34）。

公开(公告)号：WO2010007385A2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：PCT/GB2009/001781

申请日：2009-07-14

Applicant: CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED ,  MEBARKI, Abdelslam ,  SAINI, Gurpreet ,  THIAGARAJAN, Gopinath, Thelungupalayam ,  SHANEL, Martin ,  BELL, Adrian ,  GRAY, Richard ,  BROWN, Neil

Inventor： MEBARKI, Abdelslam ,  SAINI, Gurpreet ,  THIAGARAJAN, Gopinath, Thelungupalayam ,  SHANEL, Martin ,  BELL, Adrian ,  GRAY, Richard ,  BROWN, Neil

IPC: H02K1/27 ,  H02K21/24

CPC classification number: H02K1/2793 ,  H02K1/12 ,  H02K1/20 ,  H02K3/46 ,  H02K9/22 ,  H02K21/24 ,  Y10T29/49012

Abstract: An axial flux rotating electrical machine is disclosed, which comprises a stator (10) sandwiched between two rotors (12, 14). The machine comprises retention means (30) for retaining magnets on the rotor, the retention means comprising a back plate (32) with a plurality of protrusions (34) which define a plurality of pockets for accommodating the magnets. The retention means is arranged such that the magnets can be inserted into the pockets and held therein, and the retention means with inserted magnets can be fixed to a rotor so as to retain the magnets axially and tangentially. A cooling jacket (22) for the stator, and techniques for securing the stator to the machine, are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种轴向磁通旋转电机，其包括夹在两个转子（12,14）之间的定子（10）。 该机器包括用于将磁体保持在转子上的保持装置（30），该保持装置包括具有多个突起（34）的背板（32），该突起限定用于容纳磁体的多个凹穴。 保持装置布置成使得磁体可以插入到袋中并且保持在其中，并且具有插入的磁体的保持装置可以固定到转子以便轴向地和切向地保持磁体。 还公开了用于定子的冷却套（22）和用于将定子固定到机器的技术。

公开(公告)号：WO2008113999A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：PCT/GB2008/000942

申请日：2008-03-18

Applicant: CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED ,  WEJRZANOWSKI, Krzysztof ,  CARTWRIGHT, Douglas, Hay ,  MILLS, Cleveland ,  AL-KHAYAT, Nazar

Inventor： WEJRZANOWSKI, Krzysztof ,  CARTWRIGHT, Douglas, Hay ,  MILLS, Cleveland ,  AL-KHAYAT, Nazar

IPC: B63H21/20

CPC classification number: B63H21/17 ,  B63H2021/202 ,  Y02T70/5236

Abstract: A propulsion arrangement for a marine vessel is disclosed. The propulsion arrangement comprises an engine (12, 14) for propelling the vessel and an electrical machine (26, 28) coupled to the engine. The electrical machine is arranged to supply onboard electrical power for the vessel. A control unit (44) controls the electrical machine such that the electrical machine is selectively operable as a generator or a motor. The control unit and the electrical machine are arranged such that the electrical machine when operating as a motor can supplement the power of the engine while the engine is in operation. In one embodiment, the control unit and the electrical machine are arranged to provide active damping of the engine torque.

Abstract translation: 披露了一艘船只的推进装置。 推进装置包括用于推进船舶的发动机（12,14）和联接到发动机的电机（26,28）。 电机被设置成为船舶提供船上电力。 控制单元（44）控制电机，使得电机可选择性地用作发电机或电动机。 控制单元和电机被布置为使得当电机作为电动机操作时，电机可以在发动机运行时补充发动机的动力。 在一个实施例中，控制单元和电机被布置成提供发动机扭矩的主动阻尼。