F02B63/047

Inverter generator

A generator includes an elongated tubular frame, an internal combustion engine attached to the elongated tubular frame, the engine including an engine block including a cylinder and a crankshaft configured to rotate about a crankshaft axis. The generator further includes a fuel tank attached to the elongated tubular frame. The elongated tubular frame is configured to simultaneously support the internal combustion engine and the fuel tank.

Oil heater for a generator set

Systems and apparatuses include a generator set including an alternator, a transmission coupled to the alternator and structured to receive power from an engine, and an oil heating system including an oil pan structured to provide lubricating oil to the engine and including an oil outlet and an oil inlet, a plurality of immersion heaters positioned at least partially within the oil pan, a return line positioned within the oil pan, coupled to the oil inlet, and including a plurality of apertures for providing oil into the oil pan, each aperture aligned with a corresponding one of the plurality of immersion heaters, and a pump receiving oil from the oil outlet, and providing oil to the oil inlet.

Portable power generator with power monitor and control

A portable power generator with power monitor and control. The portable generator may include an alternator powered by an engine and configured to generate an alternator output, a first output receptacle coupled to the alternator output through a first switch, and a second output receptacle coupled to the alternator output through a second switch. The portable generator may further include a sensor unit configured to detect at least one output parameter of the first output receptacle. An electronic processor of the portable generator may be configured to receive first sensor signals indicating a measured quantity of the at least one output parameter of the first output receptacle and determine that the measured quantity exceeds a predetermined threshold. The processor may also be configured to disable the first output receptacle in response to determining that the measured quantity exceeds the predetermined threshold.

Mobile power generation system including noise attenuation
10704422 · 2020-07-07 · ·

A mobile power generation system includes a trailer, a gas turbine housed inside the trailer, an electrical generator coupled to the gas turbine to generate electricity, an exhaust silencer system configured to receive exhaust has from the gas turbine, and a noise attenuation assembly coupled to and in fluid communication with the exhaust silencer system. The exhaust silencer system may be attached to a front end of the trailer and may include a diffuser system, a lower exhaust elbow silencer coupled to and in fluid communication with the diffuser system, and an upper exhaust elbow in fluid communication with the lower exhaust elbow silencer and comprising an outlet. The noise attenuation assembly includes an exhaust silencer unit mounted to a top end of the trailer. The exhaust silencer unit includes an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the upper exhaust elbow of the exhaust silencer system.

VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM
20200149996 · 2020-05-14 ·

A method that may include obtaining environmental parameters related to one or more routes of a trip for a first vehicle system, and determining one or more expenditure sections and one or more charging sections of the one or more routes by predicting where the first vehicle system will consume energy and where the first vehicle system will generate the energy, respectively, during the trip based on the environmental parameters. A first trip plan may be obtained for the trip based on the one or more expenditure sections and the one or more charging sections, the trip plan designating one or more operational settings for the first vehicle system for travel during the trip.

Equipment Control System
20200132570 · 2020-04-30 ·

A system and method monitor operation of a compressor, determine whether the operation of the compressor is outside of a designated range of values, and, responsive to determining that the operation of the compressor is outside of the designated range of values, one or more of (a) prevent communication of a signal to a system controller that controls operation of the compressor, (b) direct a gas from a reservoir to a pressure sensor used by the system controller to determine a gas pressure generated by the compressor, and/or (c) communicate the signal to the system controller that controls operation of the compressor.

Stackable horizontal mast assembly
10618580 · 2020-04-14 ·

A stackable enclosure for support of a mast stored in horizontal position and tiltable to a vertically deployed position. The enclosure employs a housing have sidewalls constructed and arranged to support a plurality of stacked enclosures. A telescoping mast using a winch permits manual extension of three mast members. The housing can include a power system to operate a light bank. Outriggers positioned along each corner of the enclosure provide stability to the mast in high winds. A hinged axle can be used to pivot enclosure wheels upward, allowing the enclosure to rest flush on a deck drawing a width of about 48 inches. Alternative the wheels & axle can be removed wherein each enclosure has a width less than about 30 inches.

MODULAR SWITCHGEAR SYSTEM AND POWER DISTRIBUTION FOR ELECTRIC OILFIELD EQUIPMENT

A hydraulic fracturing system for fracturing a subterranean formation includes a support structure that includes an electric powered pump, arranged in a first area, the electric powered pump powered by at least one electric motor, also arranged in the first area. The system further includes a variable frequency drive (VFD), arranged in a second area proximate the first area, connected to the at least one electric motor to control the speed of the at least one electric motor. The system includes a transformer, arranged in a third area proximate the second area. The system also includes a cooling system, arranged in a fourth area proximate the third area, the cooling system providing a cooling fluid to the VFD via one or more headers.

Electricity and air supplying equipment
10608514 · 2020-03-31 ·

A type of electricity and air supplying equipment, which includes: a clutch mechanism, a belt assembly, a motor having a transmission shaft, a generator unit having a generating wheel, and an air compressor having an air compressing wheel. The clutch mechanism has first and second clutch shafts that can be engaged or disengaged. The belt assembly includes a first belt connected between the transmission shaft and the generating wheel, a second belt connected between the generating wheel and the first clutch shaft, and a third belt connected between the second clutch shaft and the air compressing wheel. The motor drives the generator unit to run and generate electricity, and meanwhile, the generator unit drives the air compressor through the clutch mechanism. Thus, the equipment can use single power for electricity generation and high-pressure air production, while providing heat insulation and easy assembly.

Variable pneumatic output with constant electrical output driven by a single engine

In an embodiment, an integrated ground support system for an aircraft is described herein, the system including a frame on which the system is arranged as a singular assembly. An engine, drive train, alternator, bleed air unit, one or more electrical components, and air cycle machine are mounted on the frame. The engine operates at a first operational state associated with a first rotational speed that is independent of a frequency associated with electrical power, if only the electrical power is to be used by the aircraft, and the engine operates at a second operational state associated with a second rotational speed, different from the first rotational speed, that is a function of a pressure associated with bleed air or the conditioned air, if the electrical power and one of the bleed air or the conditioned air are to be used simultaneously by the aircraft.