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US 7,466,033 B2Granted
Modular power generation apparatus and method
AssigneeCleanAir Logix, Inc.
InventorsEric B. Witten, Dana J. Markle
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for providing temporary electrical power to stationary locations and moveable locations. For example, vessel marine power systems may be directed to the reduction and elimination of air pollutants produced when using a ship's generator while at dock. The power system is modular, portable, and generates electricity over a wide range of voltages and frequencies.
Claims18
An electrical power network, comprising:
- a dock;
- a motor adjacent the dock;
- a generator connected to the motor;
- a first governor to maintain a first electrical frequency of electrical power provided by the generator;
- a second governor to maintain a second electrical frequency of electrical power provided by the generator;
- a first speed controller and a second speed controller for controlling the rotational speed of the generator;
- an adjustable voltage regulator to adjust a voltage of the power provided by the generator;
- a power connection box connectable to the generator and connectable to an object adjacent the dock;
- wherein the power is switchable in that the first and second electrical frequencies can be changed independently of changing the voltage in the absence of requiring mechanical connections or disconnections of the generator or the motor.
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An electrical power network, comprising:
- a first location;
- a second location adjacent the first location
- a motor at one of the first and second locations;
- a generator connected to the motor;
- a first governor and a second governor operatively connected to the generator to provide a selected electrical frequency from the generator;
- an adjustable voltage regulator to adjust a voltage of the power provided by the generator;
- a power connection box connectable to the generator and connectable to an object adjacent the dock;
- wherein the power is switchable in that the first and second electrical frequencies can be changed independently of changing the voltage.
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An electrical power network, comprising:
- a vessel;
- a dock adjacent the vessel;
- a container having:
- a motor;
- a generator connected to the motor;
- a plurality of governors that selectively control electrical frequencies outputted by the generator;
- and
- an adjustable voltage regulator to adjust a voltage of the power provided by the generator;
- wherein an electrical frequency may be selected for output by the generator independently of a voltage that may be selected for output by the generator;
- and
- a power connection between the container, the vessel, and the dock.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.