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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2008
Marcelo C. Algrain, Dunlap, IL (US);
Marcelo C. Algrain, Dunlap, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A stationary genset power may have a combustion engine configured to produce a mechanical output, and a main generator driven by the combustion engine to convert a majority portion of the mechanical output to electricity directed to an external load. The stationary genset power system may also have a turbine fluidly connected to the combustion engine, a compressor operatively driven by the turbine to compress combustion air directed to the combustion engine, and a secondary generator operatively driven by the turbine to produce electricity directed to the external load. The stationary genset power system may further have a controller in communication with the primary and second generators. The controller may be configured to synchronize an electrical power output of the secondary generator with an electrical power output of the primary generator prior to connection of the secondary generator to the external load.