Dynamic loads based on fuel type
AssigneeKohler Co.
InventorsWilliam Gysi, Peter Thompson
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Abstract
A system and method for dynamically controlling an aggregate load on a generator is described. Fuel change data for a gaseous fuel for the generator is identified. The fuel change data indicates a change in fuel type for the generator. A controller identifies at least one load portion from the aggregate load associated with the change in fuel type and generates a switch command for a switch coupled to the at least one load in response to the change in fuel type.
Claims20
A method for dynamically controlling an aggregate load on a generator, the method comprising:
- receiving fuel change data for a fuel for the generator, wherein the fuel change data is indicative of a change in fuel type determined by a sensor;
- identifying at least one load portion from the aggregate load associated with the change in fuel type;
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- generating a switch command for a switch coupled to the at least one load in response to the change in fuel type.
A fuel delivery system for dynamically controlling an aggregate load on a generator, the fuel delivery system comprising:
- a switch configured to couple a plurality of loads for the aggregate load to the generator;
- a sensor configured to generate fuel change data for a fuel for the generator, wherein the fuel change data is indicative of a change in fuel type;
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- a controller configured to identify at least one load from the plurality of loads associated with the change in fuel type and generate a switch command for a switch coupled to the at least one load in response to the change in fuel type.
An apparatus for dynamically controlling an aggregate load on a generator, the apparatus comprising:
- a communication interface configured to receive pressure data for a gaseous fuel for the generator, wherein the pressure data is indicative of a change in a gaseous fuel type;
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- a controller configured to identify at least one load associated with the gaseous fuel type and generate a switch command for a switch coupled to the at least one load in response to the change in gaseous fuel type.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.