Core synchronization for linear generators
AssigneeMainspring Energy, Inc.
InventorsNick Schaeferle, Yuk Hei Wong, Patrick Gorzelic, Matthew Roelle
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for controlling two or more linear generators each operating according to a repeated behavior to constitute a cycle. A control system utilizes control circuitry to determine a desired phase offset between operation cycles of a first linear generator and a second linear generator of the two or more linear generators. During operation, an actual phase offset between the first linear generator and the second linear generator is determined. The control circuitry of the control system is used to modify the operation of at least one of the first linear generator or the second linear generator to achieve the desired phase effect.
Claims20
A method for controlling a plurality of piston assemblies in a generator, the method comprising:
- determining, using processing circuitry, a respective phase for each of the plurality of piston assemblies relative to at least one other of the plurality of piston assemblies;
- and
- causing to be modified, using the processing circuitry, at least one operating parameter of the generator based on at least one of the respective phases and on at least one desired phase associated with at least one of the plurality of piston assemblies.
A generator, comprising:
- a plurality of piston assemblies;
- and
- processing circuitry configured to:
- determine a respective phase for each of the plurality of piston assemblies relative to at least one other of the plurality of piston assemblies;
- and
- cause to be modified at least one operating parameter of the generator based on at least one of the respective phases and on at least one desired phase associated with at least one of the plurality of piston assemblies.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.