Stationary genset power system having turbo-compounding

A stationary genset power system, comprising:

• a combustion engine configured to produce a mechanical output;
• a high-voltage synchronous generator driven by the combustion engine to convert the mechanical output to electricity directed to an external load;
• a turbocharger connected to receive exhaust from the combustion engine and compress combustion air;
• a low-voltage variable speed generator operatively driven by the turbocharger to produce electricity directed to the external load;
• and
• a controller in communication with the high-voltage synchronous and low-voltage variable speed generators, the controller being configured to synchronize an electrical power output of the low-voltage variable speed generator with an electrical power output of the high-voltage synchronous generator prior to connection of the low-voltage variable speed generator to the external load.

A method of producing power, comprising:

• combusting a mixture of fuel and air to produce a mechanical power output;
• converting a majority portion of the mechanical power output to a first electrical power output;
• directing the first electrical power output to an external load;
• converting energy from an exhaust flow resulting from the combusting of the mixture of fuel and air to mechanical power at a single location;
• utilizing a portion of the mechanical power to compress combustion air;
• utilizing a remaining portion of the mechanical power to generate a second electrical power output;
• synchronizing the second electrical power output with the first electrical power output;
• and
• directing the synchronized second electrical power output to the external load.