Patent application number | Description | Published |
20120299746 | DISPLAY OF UTILITY DATA - A system for a display of utility data from an electronic utility meter on a monitor is provided. The system includes a decoupling transformer for decoupling a power line carrier (PLC) signal into a power signal and a communication signal; a filter for removing an excess signal from the communication signal; and a computing device for: generating the display of utility data, and sending a display of utility data signal to the monitor. | 11-29-2012 |
20120323754 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR USE IN THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF ENERGY - A computing device for use with a power system is provided. The computing device includes a communication interface that is configured to receive energy data from at least one utility, wherein the energy data includes at least one of at least one quantity of energy and at least one energy price. A processor is coupled to the communication interface and programmed to generate at least one offer to purchase energy based on the energy data. A user interface is coupled to the processor and configured to enable at least one operator of at least one energy source to sell energy to the utility by responding to the offer to purchase energy. | 12-20-2012 |
20130007498 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USE IN CONTROLLING ENERGY CONSUMPTION - A computing device is provided. The computing device includes a communication interface that is configured to receive at least one signal from a utility, wherein the signal is representative of a request for a reduction of energy consumption within a building. Moreover, the computing device includes a processor that is coupled to the communication interface and is programmed to identify at least one machine within the building that is subject to the request. The processor is further programmed to generate at least one proposed control parameter for the machine based on the request. A user interface is coupled to processor and configured to enable a user of the machine to provide a response to the control parameter. | 01-03-2013 |
20150101344 | Systems and Methods for Bypassing a Coalescer in a Gas Turbine Inlet - A system including an air intake subsystem having a housing is provided. A coalescer having a frame is disposed inside the housing. The system includes a mounting bracket, and a release mechanism coupled to the frame and the mounting bracket. The release mechanism is adapted to selectively release the frame. | 04-16-2015 |
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20090134848 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL FOR A HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN GENERATOR - Hydraulic system for driving an auxiliary power source is provided, which is specifically adapted for use with a system for controlling hydraulically driven AC generator. The system includes a hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor that are connected by a fluid circuit. The hydraulic motor drivably connected to an AC generator and is operated in a manner to generate a stable AC power output. The system may include a valve which bypasses fluid around the motor or a variable displacement pump so that the fluid flow rate through the hydraulic motor is controlled in a manner to maintain the desired AC generator output level. Sensors are further provided measuring operating parameters of the system so that the controller can maintain desired operating condition limits | 05-28-2009 |
20100097038 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL FOR A HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN GENERATOR - Electronic control for a hydraulic system to drive an auxiliary power source is provided, with an application as a system for controlling the operation of a hydraulically driven AC generator. The system includes a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic motor drivably connected to the generator, and a fluid circuit for circulating fluid from the pump to the motor and back. The feedback circuit contains a feedback conduit to feedback the motor. The system also includes a proportional servo control valve assembly for controlling the fluid conduits and a control circuit for controlling the control valve assembly to thereby control the flow of fluid to the motor. Sensors for measuring the operating parameters of the system and an operator interface module are both able to influence the operation of the system. | 04-22-2010 |
20100097040 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL FOR A HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN AUXILIARY POWER SOURCE - A hydraulic system includes a variable displacement hydraulic pump connectable to a power source, a hydraulic motor, a fluid circuit, a pump displacement control, and a controller. The pump has an inlet for receiving fluid, an outlet for discharging pressurized fluid, and a pump displacement input. The motor has an inlet for receiving pressurized fluid and an outlet for discharging spent fluid. The fluid circuit includes a supply conduit for conducting fluid discharged by the pump to the motor and a return conduit for returning fluid discharged by the motor to the pump. The pump displacement control cooperates with the pump displacement input to vary pump displacement. The controller communicates with the pump displacement control to control the pump output such that the motor is driven at a constant speed to thereby drive a generator connected to the motor at a constant speed despite speed fluctuations of the power source. | 04-22-2010 |