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Heat engine generator control system

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OSTI ID:871543

An electrical power generation system includes a heat engine having an output member operatively coupled to the rotor of a dynamoelectric machine. System output power is controlled by varying an electrical parameter of the dynamoelectric machine. A power request signal is related to an engine speed and the electrical parameter is varied in accordance with a speed control loop. Initially, the sense of change in the electrical parameter in response to a change in the power request signal is opposite that required to effectuate a steady state output power consistent with the power request signal. Thereafter, the electrical parameter is varied to converge the output member speed to the speed known to be associated with the desired electrical output power.

Research Organization:
Midwest Research Institute
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-83CH10093
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation (Detroit, MI)
Patent Number(s):
US 5751069
OSTI ID:
871543
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English