Systems and methods for regulating an outlet coolant temperature of a genset and an inlet coolant temperature of the genset are provided. A load condition of the genset may be determined. An operating mode can be selected from between a first mode associated with a first load condition and a second mode associated with a second load condition responsive to determining the load condition of the genset. The first mode and the second mode may be configured to determine a target inlet coolant temperature using one or more control loops. The target inlet coolant temperature may be determined using the selected operating mode, a target outlet coolant temperature and the outlet coolant temperature. The outlet coolant temperature may be regulated based on the determined target inlet coolant temperature and the inlet coolant temperature by adjusting an operation of one or more coolant valves.
H02P 9/10 - Control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load
F01P 7/14 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid
F01P 7/16 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid by thermostatic control
H02P 101/25 - Special adaptation of control arrangements for generators for combustion engines
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DETERMINING CONFIDENCE TO START VALUES FOR POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS USING MACHINE LEARNING MODELS
Presented herein are systems and methods for applying machine learning (ML) models to determine start confidence values for power generators. The computing system can identify a first plurality of parameters of a first power generator. The plurality of parameters can identify operations of the first power generator. The computing system can apply the first plurality of parameters to a ML model to determine a first confidence value identifying a first likelihood of the first power generator to start upon initiation. The computing system can provide an output based on the first confidence value for the first power generator.
An internal combustion engine system includes a cylinder block, a plurality of bite rings, a cylinder head, and a head gasket. The cylinder block defines a combustion cylinder. The plurality of bite rings encompass the cylinder. The cylinder head is coupled to the cylinder block and covers the combustion cylinder. The head gasket is disposed between the cylinder head and the cylinder block and is structured to engage with the plurality of bite rings. The cylinder head may further include an expansion groove that is disposed between adjacent ones of the plurality of bite rings and extends in a circumferential direction around the cylinder head.
One embodiment of the present disclosure is a hybrid electric powertrain. The hybrid electric powertrain includes: one or more fuel cells configured to produce a DC power output, one or more batteries configured to produce a DC power output, one or more inverters coupled to the one or more fuel cells and the one or more batteries, the one or more inverters configured to convert the DC power output of the one or more fuel cells and the one or more batteries to produce one or more AC power outputs, and an AC power bus coupled to the one or more inverters and configured to combine the AC power outputs and provide a combined AC power output to a motor.
B60L 50/75 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using propulsion power supplied by both fuel cells and batteries
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Systems and methods for reactive power management during low voltage ride through in different grid operating mode
Systems and methods for managing reactive power during low voltage ride through are provided. Responsive to detecting a fault on a power grid, a controller may identify a power regulation mode of the generator system. The controller can switch the power regulation mode to an offset power regulation mode of the generator system responsive to identifying the power regulation mode. The controller may adjust a value of a parameter of the generator system from a normal value to an offset value, wherein the parameter is selected based on the offset power regulation mode. The controller can maintain the value of the parameter as the offset value for a period of time. After the period of time, the controller can modify the value of the parameter from the offset value to the normal value, and the power regulation mode from the offset power regulation mode to the identified power regulation mode.
H02J 3/18 - Arrangements for adjusting, eliminating or compensating reactive power in networks
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
Systems and methods for controlling and methods for controlling the power factor in a generator system are provided. In some embodiments, the generator system includes one or more generators configured to supply power to a power grid, an automatic voltage regulator configured to regulate a voltage of an output of the generator to a set voltage and regulate a power factor of the output to a set power factor, and a controller. The controller is configured to detect a fault on the output and to adjust the set power factor of the automatic voltage regulator based on the fault. The controller is further configured to ramp the set power factor from the adjusted value to an initial value over a set period of time.
An internal combustion engine system includes a cylinder block, a plurality of bite rings, a cylinder head, and a head gasket. The cylinder block defines a combustion cylinder. The plurality of bite rings encompass the cylinder. The cylinder head is coupled to the cylinder block and covers the combustion cylinder. The head gasket is disposed between the cylinder head and the cylinder block and is structured to engage with the plurality of bite rings. The cylinder head may further include an expansion groove that is disposed between adjacent ones of the plurality of bite rings and extends in a circumferential direction around the cylinder head.
Systems and methods for regulating an outlet coolant temperature of a genset and an inlet coolant temperature of the genset are provided. A load condition of the genset may be determined. An operating mode can be selected from between a first mode associated with a first load condition and a second mode associated with a second load condition responsive to determining the load condition of the genset. The first mode and the second mode may be configured to determine a target inlet coolant temperature using one or more control loops. The target inlet coolant temperature may be determined using the selected operating mode, a target outlet coolant temperature and the outlet coolant temperature. The outlet coolant temperature may be regulated based on the determined target inlet coolant temperature and the inlet coolant temperature by adjusting an operation of one or more coolant valves.
F01P 7/14 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid
F01P 7/16 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid by thermostatic control
H02P 9/10 - Control effected upon generator excitation circuit to reduce harmful effects of overloads or transients, e.g. sudden application of load, sudden removal of load, sudden change of load
H02P 101/25 - Special adaptation of control arrangements for generators for combustion engines
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VALVE SPRING RETAINER INCORPORATING LUBRICATION OIL TRAP
A valve spring retainer for an internal combustion engine includes a body having a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion defines a radial flange and a first opening extending axially therethrough. The upper portion includes a first wall and a re-entrant lip. The first wall extends at least partially axially away from an outer perimeter edge of the radial flange. Together, the first wall and the radial flange define an open reservoir for receiving and retaining oil therein. The re-entrant lip extends from an outer end of the first wall at least partially radially inward toward a central axis of the first opening. The re-entrant lip extends over a portion of the reservoir defined by the first wall and the radial flange.
A valve spring retainer for an internal combustion engine includes a body having a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion defines a radial flange and a first opening extending axially therethrough. The upper portion includes a first wall and a re-entrant lip. The first wall extends at least partially axially away from an outer perimeter edge of the radial flange. Together, the first wall and the radial flange define an open reservoir for receiving and retaining oil therein. The re-entrant lip extends from an outer end of the first wall at least partially radially inward toward a central axis of the first opening. The re-entrant lip extends over a portion of the reservoir defined by the first wall and the radial flange.
Systems and methods for managing reactive power during low voltage ride through are provided. Responsive to detecting a fault on a power grid, a controller may identify a power regulation mode of the generator system. The controller can switch the power regulation mode to an offset power regulation mode of the generator system responsive to identifying the power regulation mode. The controller may adjust a value of a parameter of the generator system from a normal value to an offset value, wherein the parameter is selected based on the offset power regulation mode. The controller can maintain the value of the parameter as the offset value for a period of time. After the period of time, the controller can modify the value of the parameter from the offset value to the normal value, and the power regulation mode from the offset power regulation mode to the identified power regulation mode.
H02J 3/18 - Arrangements for adjusting, eliminating or compensating reactive power in networks
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
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Systems and methods for abrupt voltage change detection on grid and reactive current response
Systems and methods for detecting abrupt voltage changes and supplying reactive power support are provided. In some embodiments, a genset connected to a power grid can identify a maximum voltage value and a minimum voltage value. The maximum voltage value and the minimum voltage value are based on an average of a plurality of mains voltage values. The genset may detect an abrupt voltage change by determining whether an instantaneous mains voltage value is above the maximum voltage value or below the minimum voltage value. The genset can adjust an amount of reactive current either supplied to the power grid or consumed by the genset for a period of time, responsive to detecting the abrupt voltage change.
H02J 3/18 - Arrangements for adjusting, eliminating or compensating reactive power in networks
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the networkCircuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
A genset module coupling assembly includes a cross-bar of a module chassis oriented orthogonal to an engine neutral axis of vibration defined by an engine mounted on an engine chassis, a first bracket coupled to the cross-bar on a first side of the engine neutral axis of vibration, and a second bracket coupled to the cross-bar on a second side of the engine neutral axis of vibration. The first bracket and the second bracket are positioned to minimize communication of vibrations from the engine chassis to the module chassis.
B62M 27/02 - Propulsion devices for sledges or the like power driven
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
Systems and methods for controlling and methods for controlling the power factor in a generator system are provided. In some embodiments, the generator system includes one or more generators configured to supply power to a power grid, an automatic voltage regulator configured to regulate a voltage of an output of the generator to a set voltage and regulate a power factor of the output to a set power factor, and a controller. The controller is configured to detect a fault on the output and to adjust the set power factor of the automatic voltage regulator based on the fault. The controller is further configured to ramp the set power factor from the adjusted value to an initial value over a set period of time.
Systems and apparatuses include a control unit structured to communicate with a first generator set, a second generator set, and a third generator set, operate the first generator set as an output generator in an exercise mode, and operate the second generator set and the third generator set as load generators in the exercise mode to use electrical power produced by the first generator set. The second generator set uses a second genset portion of the electrical power and the third generator set uses a third genset portion of the electrical power.
Systems and apparatuses include a control unit structured to communicate with a first generator set, a second generator set, and a third generator set, operate the first generator set as an output generator in an exercise mode, and operate the second generator set and the third generator set as load generators in the exercise mode to use electrical power produced by the first generator set. The second generator set uses a second genset portion of the electrical power and the third generator set uses a third genset portion of the electrical power.
H02P 9/04 - Control effected upon non-electric prime mover and dependent upon electric output value of the generator
F02D 29/06 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving electric generators
F02D 31/00 - Use of non-electrical speed-sensing governors to control combustion engines, not otherwise provided for
Systems and apparatuses include an alternator and a gearbox. The alternator includes an alternator housing defining an alternator flange, a rotor and stator positioned within the alternator housing, an alternator shaft coupled to the rotor for rotation about a central axis, and a first alternator bearing positioned distal from the alternator flange and supporting the alternator shaft. The gearbox includes a gearbox housing including a first flange structured to rigidly couple to an engine, and a second flange structured to rigidly couple to the alternator flange, an input shaft rotatable about the central axis, a gearbox bearing coupled to the gearbox housing and supporting the input shaft, an epicyclic gear train, and an output plate coupled to the epicyclic gear train and the alternator shaft.
F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
F02B 67/04 - Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functionsDriving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus
H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
F16H 57/025 - Support of gearboxes, e.g. torque arms, or attachment to other devices
F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
A generator set comprises an engine including a crankshaft rotatable in a first direction about a longitudinal axis of the generator set, and a generator including a generator shaft. A gearbox is positioned between the engine and the generator, all mounted on a chassis. The gearbox couples the crankshaft to the generator shaft. The gearbox includes a gearbox housing having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to an engine first end and the second end is coupled to a generator first end. The gearbox also includes a gear set including a plurality of gears, a first gear shaft coupled to a crank shaft first end, and a second gear shaft coupled to a generator shaft first end. The crankshaft and at least a portion of the plurality of gears, and the generator shaft are axially aligned along the longitudinal axis of the generator set.
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
F16H 57/025 - Support of gearboxes, e.g. torque arms, or attachment to other devices
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
A genset enclosure assembly comprises a first enclosure defining a first internal volume. A genset engine is positioned within the first internal volume. A first opening is defined in a first sidewall of a first side of the first enclosure. The genset enclosure assembly also includes a second enclosure defining a second internal volume. The second enclosure is positioned adjacent to the first side and removably coupled to the first side of the first enclosure. A first genset module is positioned in the second internal volume and operably coupled to the genset engine through the first opening.
H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
H05K 7/02 - Arrangements of circuit components or wiring on supporting structure
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 3/021 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
F01N 9/00 - Electrical control of exhaust gas treating apparatus
F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus
F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
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Feed-forward control system and method for genset quick cold start
A method of reducing cold startup time of a genset which includes an engine and a generator for providing a requested power to a utility grid or load comprises determining if the generator is electrically coupled to a utility grid or load. In response to determining the generator is electrically coupled to the utility grid or load, a speed bias value is controlled in response to the power being produced by the genset. The speed bias signal represents a difference between a target power output and a current power output of the genset. The power of the engine is controlled using the speed bias value.
H02P 9/08 - Control of generator circuit during starting or stopping of driving means, e.g. for initiating excitation
F02D 29/06 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving electric generators
F01M 5/00 - Heating, cooling, or controlling temperature of lubricantLubrication means facilitating engine starting
F01P 7/16 - Controlling of coolant flow the coolant being liquid by thermostatic control
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
H02P 9/04 - Control effected upon non-electric prime mover and dependent upon electric output value of the generator
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Systems and method for enabling quick cold starting
A method of reducing cold startup time of a genset includes providing a lubricant to the genset at predetermined time intervals before a genset startup. The lubricant is heated to a predetermined lubricant temperature using an external heating system. A high temperature coolant of the genset is heated to greater than a predetermined high temperature coolant temperature. The speed of the engine is ramped to a target speed continuously without pausing at a speed lower than the target speed. Genset electrical parameters of the genset are synchronized to utility grid or load electrical parameters of the utility grid or load. The genset is electrically coupled to the utility grid or load such that the synchronizing and electrically coupling are performed within a predetermined synchronization time. A fueling rate and a spark timing is adjusted based on a power being produced by the genset.
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
F02D 29/06 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving electric generators
H02P 9/04 - Control effected upon non-electric prime mover and dependent upon electric output value of the generator
F01M 5/00 - Heating, cooling, or controlling temperature of lubricantLubrication means facilitating engine starting
F02B 37/00 - Engines characterised by provision of pumps driven at least for part of the time by exhaust
F02P 5/04 - Advancing or retarding electric ignition sparkControl therefor automatically, as a function of the working conditions of the engine or vehicle or of the atmospheric conditions
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
H02P 9/08 - Control of generator circuit during starting or stopping of driving means, e.g. for initiating excitation
A generator set comprises an engine including a crankshaft rotatable in a first direction about a longitudinal axis of the generator set, and a generator including a generator shaft. A gearbox is positioned between the engine and the generator, all mounted on a chassis. The gearbox couples the crankshaft to the generator shaft. The gearbox includes a gearbox housing having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to an engine first end and the second end is coupled to a generator first end. The gearbox also includes a gear set including a plurality of gears, a first gear shaft coupled to a crank shaft first end, and a second gear shaft coupled to a generator shaft first end. The crankshaft and at least a portion of the plurality of gears, and the generator shaft are axially aligned along the longitudinal axis of the generator set.
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
F16H 57/025 - Support of gearboxes, e.g. torque arms, or attachment to other devices
H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
A generator set comprises an engine including a crankshaft rotatable in a first direction about a longitudinal axis of the generator set, and a generator including a generator shaft. A gearbox is positioned between the engine and the generator, all mounted on a chassis. The gearbox couples the crankshaft to the generator shaft. The gearbox includes a gearbox housing having a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to an engine first end and the second end is coupled to a generator first end. The gearbox also includes a gear set including a plurality of gears, a first gear shaft coupled to a crank shaft first end, and a second gear shaft coupled to a generator shaft first end. The crankshaft and at least a portion of the plurality of gears, and the generator shaft are axially aligned along the longitudinal axis of the generator set.
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
A genset enclosure assembly comprises a first enclosure defining a first internal volume. A genset engine is positioned within the first internal volume. A first opening is defined in a first sidewall of a first side of the first enclosure. The genset enclosure assembly also includes a second enclosure defining a second internal volume. The second enclosure is positioned adjacent to the first side and removably coupled to the first side of the first enclosure. A first genset module is positioned in the second internal volume and operably coupled to the genset engine through the first opening.
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
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MOUNTING CHASSIS FOR GENSET WITH REDUCED CLEARANCE
A genset chassis for mounting a genset includes an engine and generator thereon includes a pair of inner beams and an outer beam coupled to an outer sidewall of a corresponding inner beam. The outer beams are vertically offset from the corresponding inner beam such that at least a portion of the outer beams is higher than a corresponding inner beam. The outer beams are structured to be positioned on mounting members positioned on a surface so that a first distance between the at least a pair of inner beams and the surface is less than a second distance between the plurality of outer beams and the surface. The inner beams are structured to mount at least a portion of the genset thereon such that a part of the at least a portion of the genset is lower than the plurality of outer beams.
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
F16M 3/00 - Portable or wheeled frames or beds, e.g. for emergency power-supply aggregates, compressor sets
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Mounting chassis for genset with reduced clearance
A genset chassis for mounting a genset includes an engine and generator thereon includes a pair of inner beams and an outer beam coupled to an outer sidewall of a corresponding inner beam. The outer beams are vertically offset from the corresponding inner beam such that at least a portion of the outer beams is higher than a corresponding inner beam. The outer beams are structured to be positioned on mounting members positioned on a surface so that a first distance between the at least a pair of inner beams and the surface is less than a second distance between the plurality of outer beams and the surface. The inner beams are structured to mount at least a portion of the genset thereon such that a part of the at least a portion of the genset is lower than the plurality of outer beams.
F16M 1/00 - Frames or casings of engines, machines, or apparatusFrames serving as machinery beds
F16M 5/00 - Engine beds, i.e. means for supporting engines or machines on foundations
F16M 7/00 - Details of attaching or adjusting engine beds, frames, or supporting-legs on foundation or baseAttaching non-moving engine parts, e.g. cylinder blocks
F16M 9/00 - Special layout of foundations with respect to machinery to be supported
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
F16M 3/00 - Portable or wheeled frames or beds, e.g. for emergency power-supply aggregates, compressor sets
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FEED-FORWARD CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENSET QUICK COLD START
A method of reducing cold startup time of a genset which includes an engine and a generator for providing a requested power to a utility grid or load comprises determining if the generator is electrically coupled to a utility grid or load. In response to determining the generator is electrically coupled to the utility grid or load, a speed bias value is controlled in response to the power being produced by the genset. The speed bias signal represents a difference between a target power output and a current power output of the genset. The power of the engine is controlled using the speed bias value.
F02D 29/06 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving electric generators
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING QUICK COLD STARTING
A method of reducing cold startup time of a genset includes providing a lubricant to the genset at predetermined time intervals before a genset startup. The lubricant is heated to a predetermined lubricant temperature using an external heating system. A high temperature coolant of the genset is heated to greater than a predetermined high temperature coolant temperature. The speed of the engine is ramped to a target speed continuously without pausing at a speed lower than the target speed. Genset electrical parameters of the genset are synchronized to utility grid or load electrical parameters of the utility grid or load. The genset is electrically coupled to the utility grid or load such that the synchronizing and electrically coupling are performed within a predetermined synchronization time. A fueling rate and a spark timing is adjusted based on a power being produced by the genset.
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02B 63/04 - Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generatorsPortable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
F02D 29/06 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving electric generators
H02P 9/04 - Control effected upon non-electric prime mover and dependent upon electric output value of the generator
H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
An engine alignment tool (20) is provided for achieving the correct spacing between a cooling fan (6) and a radiator cowl (10) when a machine such as a generator is being assembled.
F04D 29/64 - MountingAssemblingDisassembling of axial pumps
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
A mounting frame for a machine such as a generator is assembled by first positioning the mounting surfaces (18, 20) against locating surfaces (8) on a rigid fixture member (2). The mounting frame (16, 10, 22, 40, 26) is then constructed to fix the positions of the mounting surfaces, and the fixture is removed. Thus the surfaces require no further machining to be aligned accurately in the correct relative positions.
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