135 results about "Standby generator" patented technology

During periods of vehicle inactivity, a vehicle-based APU electric generating system may be coupled into a regional electric grid to send electricity into the grid. A currently-preferred APU is a solid oxide fuel cell system. When a large number of vehicles are thus equipped and connected, substantial electric buffering can be effected to the grid load. A vehicle-based APU can also function as a back-up generator to a docking facility in the event of power failure of the grid. Gaseous hydrocarbon is readily supplied by pipe in many locations as a commercial and residential heating fuel source, and a hydrocarbon reformer on the vehicle can be attached to the fuel source, enabling an APU to operate as a stationary power source indefinitely. An optional storage tank on the vehicle may be refueled with gaseous fuel, for example, while the battery is being electrically recharged by the grid.

A method and system for managing electrical loads on a standby generator. The method includes utilizing a transfer switch control to selectively shed loads each associated with one of a series of priority circuits. Priority values are initially assigned to each of the electric loads based upon the initial hard-wired connection of the electric loads to a main breaker panel during set up. The control unit of a transfer switch allows the user to reassign priority values to each of the electric loads based upon a user preference. The control unit includes one or more predefined priority assignment programs that can be selected to modify the priority values assigned to the electric loads.

An improved interface for renewable energy systems is disclosed for interconnecting a plurality of power sources such as photovoltaic solar panels, windmills, standby generators and the like. The improved interface for renewable energy systems includes a multi-channel micro-inverter having novel heat dissipation, novel mountings, electronic redundancy and remote communication systems. The improved interface for renewable energy systems is capable of automatic switching between a grid-tied operation, an off grid operation or an emergency power operation.

A portable, tow-able, buoyant hybrid renewable energy platform for producing and storing electrical energy using wind, water, and solar power, or a combination of these methods. Included on this platform is a wind turbine that semi-detaches to become a water turbine, if necessary. A small fuel backup generator is provided for, as is a system for air-portage and stabilizing the device.

The invention discloses an uninterrupted power system (UPS) capable of continuously supplying power, which comprises a power generator set unit, a UPS unit, a selection switch (8) and a control unit (9), wherein the power generator set and the UPS unit form a standby loop which is respectively connected with loads through the selection switch (8), when a mains supply loop (11) is abnormal, the control unit (9) controls the selection switch (8) to be switched into the mains supply loop (11) for providing standby power to the loads, thus uninterrupted power supply is realized. According to the invention, under the condition of main supply failure, the UPS can be switched to a standby power generator for supplying power, so that the uninterrupted power supply for residual families is realized; and meanwhile, a duration-free sustainable energy-saving environmental-friendly power supply mode is met.

A method for providing backup power for an electronic installation comprising a plurality of electronic units, all operating on standard commercial power, comprising a plurality of backup generators, that are scaleable, modular and redundant, adapted to power one or more of the electronic units in the event standard commercial power is interrupted.

A method and system for managing loads powered by a standby generator. The method includes utilizing a transfer switch control unit to selectively shed loads each associated with one of a series of priority circuits. The loads are shed in a sequential order based upon the priority circuit to which the load is applied. Once a required load has been shed, the control unit determines whether any of the lower priority loads can be reconnected to the generator without exceeding the rating of the generator while one of the higher priority circuits remains open.

Described herein is an air handling unit for use in an integrated data center that provides for efficient cooling, wherein the air handling unit includes one or more uninterruptable cooling fans each with a weighted rotor for providing uninterrupted cooling during a power outage until back-up generators come on-line, and a method of using the same. The uninterruptable cooling fan rotors are configured to store sufficient energy as rotational kinetic energy. Furthermore, the uninterruptable cooling fans may also be configured for generation of electricity to power a control system associated therewith during a power outage until back-up generators come on-line.

The invention discloses a multifunctional parking brake test bed, which comprises a table top turning device, a rack lifting device, an operating control device and a power device, wherein a front baffle in the table top turning device is hinged at the front end of an upper table top welding frame; two ends of a front baffle oil cylinder are hinged with the front baffle and the upper table top welding frame respectively; a guardrail is arranged on the upper table top welding frame; one end of an upper table top turning oil cylinder is hinged in the middle of the upper table top welding frame, and the other end of the upper table top turning oil cylinder is hinged in the middle of a lower rack welding frame; a hydraulic lock is arranged on the upper table top turning oil cylinder; the lower end of the lower rack welding frame in the rack lifting device is hinged on a diagonal bracing guide mechanism; a brake unlocking oil cylinder is arranged on a spring brake; the spring brake is arranged on the lower part of the lower rack welding frame, is hinged to the other end of the diagonal bracing guide mechanism and is connected with a slide block; one end of a lower rack lifting oil cylinder is hinged on a foundation, and the other end of the lower rack lifting oil cylinder is hinged on the lower rack welding frame; a wired remote controller in the operating control device is connected with a hydraulic station and a drainage pump; and a spare generating set in the power device is connected with the hydraulic station and the drainage pump respectively.

Disclosed herein is a method that relates to ensuring backup generator fuel availability. The method includes, receiving natural gas at a local backup power generation site via pipeline, compressing the natural gas and then containing the natural gas in compressed form until needed pursuant to power outage. The method further includes regulating the compressed natural gas to a pressure appropriate for a backup generator subsequent to a power outage.