# US 10,122,178 B2 · Modular power conversion system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,122,178 B2 - Document ID: US10122178B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/447,897 - Filed: 2012-04-16 - Published: 2013-04-25 - Granted: 2018-11-06 - Earliest claimed: 2011-04-15 - Assignees: DEKA Products Limited Partnership - Applicants: Jason M. Sachs; Donald J. Lucas - Inventors: Jason M. Sachs; Donald J. Lucas - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10122178B2 ## CPC - H02J 3/32: using batteries or super capacitors with converting means - H02J 3/38: Arrangements for feeding a single network from two or more generators or sources in parallel; Arrangements for feeding already energised networks from additional generators or sources in parallel - H02J 3/381: {Dispersed generators} - H02J 3/46: Controlling the sharing of generated power between the generators, sources or networks - H02J 3/466: Scheduling or selectively controlling the operation of the generators or sources, e.g. connecting or disconnecting generators to meet a demand - H02J 2101/10: Dispersed power generation using fossil fuels, e.g. diesel generators - H02J 2101/20: Dispersed power generation using renewable energy sources - H02J 2101/24: Photovoltaics - H02J 2101/28: Wind energy - Y02B 10/10: Photovoltaic [PV] - Y02B 10/30: Wind power - Y02E 10/56: Power conversion systems, e.g. maximum power point trackers - Y02E 10/76: Power conversion electric or electronic aspects - Y02E 70/30: Systems combining energy storage with energy generation of non-fossil origin - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY - Y02B: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS - Y02E: REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION ## Abstract A modular power conversion system and power electronics enabling any power production device or entity to connect to any load or electrical grid including, but not limited to, electricity conversion between low level producer(s) such as a diesel or gas generator, Stirling engine, wind turbine or photovoltaic array, to a consumer such as a commercial or residential building, either directly or via the grid, is disclosed. The modular power conversion system including hardware and software power electronics designed as a modular power stage aggregating different power production entities, transmission systems, consumption and loads as well as energy storage is also disclosed. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A modular power conversion system comprising: at least one first electric resource comprising: an electric generator comprising a permanent magnetic synchronous motor; and a motor controller for the permanent magnetic synchronous motor comprising: an analog/digital converter that converts analog sensor signals from the permanent magnetic synchronous motor to digital signals for use by a digital signal processor comprising half bridges across a DC bus and an inductor-capacitor-inductor filter that produce three phase AC power at a predetermined voltage and frequency; at least one voltage sensor and at least one current sensor for three-phase demodulation of the three phase signals and converting the three-phase signals to a two-phase orthogonal reference frame; and a position/velocity estimator for receiving speed sensor signals from the permanent magnetic synchronous motor and compiling a position and velocity estimation of the permanent magnetic synchronous motor; a modular power stage; and at least one second electric resource, wherein the modular power stage comprising at last one module including a power electronics system for converting power between the at least one first electronic resource and the at least one second electric resource. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the power electronics system further comprising a brake module for the permanent magnetic synchronous motor. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the at least one second electric resource comprises a wind turbine. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the at least one second electric resource comprises a photovoltaic array. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the at least one second electric resource comprises a Stirling generator. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the at least one second electric resource comprises an electrical consumer. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The system of claim 6 wherein the electrical consumer comprises a building. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the at least one second electric resource comprises battery energy storage. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the modular power stage facilitates electricity conversion between the at least one first and the at least one second electric resources and allocates the electricity based on cost. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 further comprising a conditioner for conditioning electricity for power transmission. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 wherein the modular power stage is communitively connected to a remote control. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1 further comprising a three phase inverter module to connect a three phase grid. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The system of claim 12, wherein the three phase inverter module further comprises three half bridges connected to a high and low side of a DC bus. ### Claim 14 A modular power conversion system comprising: a permanent magnetic synchronous motor; and a motor controller for the permanent magnetic synchronous motor comprising: an analog/digital converter that converts analog sensor signals from the permanent magnetic synchronous motor to digital signals for use by a digital signal processor comprising half bridges across a DC bus and an inductor-capacitor-inductor filter that produce three phase AC power at a predetermined voltage and frequency; at least one voltage sensor and at least one current sensor for three-phase demodulation of the three phase signals and converting the three-phase signals to a two-phase orthogonal reference frame; and a position/velocity estimator for receiving speed sensor signals from the permanent magnetic synchronous motor and compiling a position and velocity estimation of the permanent magnetic synchronous motor.