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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 30, 2022
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2020
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Zhijun Cai, Dunlap, IL (US);
Yanchai Zhang, Dunlap, IL (US);
Wenming Zhao, Dunlap, IL (US);
Yong Sun, Dunlap, IL (US);
Xuefei Hu, Dunlap, IL (US);
Eric Wayne Ohlson, Edelstein, IL (US);
Suresh Baddam Reddy, Peoria, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A system and method for protecting a genset from pole slip is disclosed. The system may comprise a generator, a prime mover and a controller. The generator includes a stator and a rotor. The prime mover is configured to drive rotation of the rotor. The controller may be configured to: determine mechanical status of the generator based on data associated with a translational displacement of the rotor; determine electrical status of the generator based on (a) a load angle or (b) the load angle and a rate of change of the load angle associated with rotation of the rotor in the stator; determine an operating condition of the generator based on fusion of the mechanical status and the electrical status; if the operating condition is a pole-slip-warning, activate an output member to display or emit a warning; and, if the operating condition is a pole-slip, activate a protective action.