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Uninterruptible power supply cogeneration system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6161093
A power system is described for providing an uninterruptible power supply comprising: a first generator means for supplying energy to a primary load; a second generator means connected to an electrical utility, the first and second generator means being connected by a common shaft, the first generator means being electrically isolated from the electrical utility; prime mover means connected to the common shaft, the prime mover means for supplying mechanical energy to the shaft; and controller means interposed electrically between the second generator means and the secondary external load, the controller means causing the second generator means to become disconnected from the secondary load upon interruptions in the secondary load.
Assignee:
Power Group International Corp., Houston, TX
Patent Number(s):
US 4686375
OSTI ID:
6161093
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English