Integrated control system and method
An integrated control system for use with an engine connected to a generator providing electrical power to a switchgear is disclosed. The engine receives gas produced by a gasifier. The control system includes an electronic controller associated with the gasifier, engine, generator, and switchgear. A gas flow sensor monitors a gas flow from the gasifier to the engine through an engine gas control valve and provides a gas flow signal to the electronic controller. A gas oversupply sensor monitors a gas oversupply from the gasifier and provides an oversupply signal indicative of gas not provided to the engine. A power output sensor monitors a power output of the switchgear and provide a power output signal. The electronic controller changes gas production of the gasifier and the power output rating of the switchgear based on the gas flow signal, the oversupply signal, and the power output signal.
- Research Organization:
- Caterpillar Inc., Deerfield, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC26-01CH11079
- Assignee:
- Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,567,355
- Application Number:
- 12/976,811
- OSTI ID:
- 1107792
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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