F05B2240/941

System and method for selectively generating electricity
11751355 · 2023-09-05 · ·

Provided herein is a system and method for heat exchange of a vehicle. The system comprises an enclosure disposed on the vehicle. The enclosure comprises a vent at a base of the enclosure. The enclosure houses one or more sensors. The enclosure comprises a fan disposed at a base of the enclosure. The heat exchange system comprises an deflector disposed on the vehicle outside the enclosure and configured to direct an airflow into the vent of the enclosure. The heat exchange system comprises a motor configured to: generate electricity from the airflow and selectively supply electricity to operate the fan. The heat exchange system comprises a controller configured to adjust the deflector and regulate an amount of electricity supplied from the motor to the fan.

Electric driven hydraulic fracking operation

Certain embodiments of the present application relate to a variable frequency drive (VFD) cabin for a pump configuration including a mobile trailer on which the VFD cabin is to be mounted. The VFD cabin generally includes a medium-voltage VFD and a ventilation system. In certain embodiments, the ventilation system is configured to generate an overpressure condition within the cabin to discourage the entry of dust and debris into the cabin. In certain embodiments, one or more components of the medium-voltage VFD are coupled to the floor of the cabin via a vibration damping system. In certain embodiments, the VFD cabin may be directly coupled to a chassis of the mobile trailer without an intervening suspension being provided between the VFD cabin and the chassis.

Power distribution trailer for an electric driven hydraulic fracking system

An electric driven hydraulic fracking system is disclosed. A pump configuration that includes the single VFD, the single shaft electric motor, and the single hydraulic pump that is mounted on the single pump trailer. A power distribution trailer distributes the electric power generated by the power generation system at the power generation voltage level to the single VFD and converts the electric power at a power generation voltage level to a VFD voltage level and controls the operation of the single shaft electric motor and the single hydraulic pump. The power distribution trailer converts the electric power generated by the power generation system at the power generation level to an auxiliary voltage level that is less than the power generation voltage level. The power distribution trailer distributes the electric power at the auxiliary voltage level to the single VFD that controls an operation of the of the auxiliary systems.

PARAMETER MONITORING AND CONTROL FOR AN ELECTRIC DRIVEN HYDRAULIC FRACKING SYSTEM

An electric driven hydraulic fracking system is disclosed. A pump configuration includes the single VFD, the single shaft electric motor, and the single hydraulic pump mounted on the single pump trailer. A controller associated with the single VFD and is mounted on the single pump trailer. The controller monitors operation parameters associated with an operation of the electric driven hydraulic fracking system as each component of the electric driven hydraulic fracking system operates to determine whether the operation parameters deviate beyond a corresponding operation parameter threshold. Each of the operation parameters provides an indicator as to an operation status of a corresponding component of the electric driven hydraulic fracking system. The controller initiates corrected actions when each operation parameter deviates beyond the corresponding operation threshold. Initiating the corrected actions when each operation parameter deviates beyond the corresponding operation threshold maintains the operation of the electric driven hydraulic fracking system.

Energy Converter that Utilizes Compressed Environmental Air
20230349361 · 2023-11-02 ·

An energy converter that utilizes compressed environmental air includes an air compressing unit, at least one first battery, at least one second battery, a plurality of direct current (DC) accessories. The air compressing unit includes a supply duct, a nozzle duct, a pressurized air tank, a compressor, a power-generating tube, and a plurality of air-flow generators. The compressor is in fluid communication with the supply duct. The pressurized air tank is in fluid communication with the compressor. The nozzle duct is in fluid communication with the pressurized air tank. The power-generating tube is in fluid communication with the pressurized air tank and nozzle duct. The plurality of air-flow generators is operatively coupled within the power-generating tube. The plurality of air-flow generators is electrically connected to the first battery that powers the plurality of DC accessories and is electrically connected to the second battery that powers the compressor via an inverter.

Portable electricity generation system and method of use
11813952 · 2023-11-14 ·

An electricity generator includes a wind tunnel positioned on the vehicle. The wind tunnel has an open first end and an open second end. The open first end is in communication with ambient air. A turbine chamber is fluidly coupled to the open second end of the wind tunnel. At least one wind turbine is positioned in the turbine chamber. The at least one wind turbine includes a housing. A rotor is positioned in the housing along an axis that is substantially perpendicular to an axis of the wind tunnel.

Wind Energy Based 12-Volt Charging System for Electric Vehicles
20230365083 · 2023-11-16 ·

A charging device for providing power to 12-Volt circuits of an electric vehicle. The charging device comprises a cylindrical fan having a plurality of blades extending radially from an outer surface thereof, a winding connected to an inner surface of the fan and wrapped around an armature. The fan spins when the vehicle is in motion enabling the winding and armature to generate electricity. The electricity is provided to a vehicle's 12-Volt battery or directly to 12-Volt circuits of the vehicle. As a result, power is not required from the main battery of the vehicle and thus, a driving range of the electric vehicle increases. The charging device can be positioned at any appropriate position on the vehicle and can be integrated or retrofitted.

Wind based electrical generation system for vehicles

The present invention relates to wind-based generation of electrical energy. By providing small individual generation units that can be combined to have inputs at one or more wind pressure peak areas on a vehicle and outlets at low pressure locations on a vehicle, it is possible to contribute substantial amounts of wind-generated electricity for powering the vehicle without creating equivalent offsetting aerodynamic drag.

Wind turbine blade rotating device—strapped tip device with blade stabilization system
11541529 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A wind turbine blade suspension and rotation device capable of raising and lowering the blade includes a blade housing configured to receive a blade and having at least one guide on an exterior surface; a base; a first telescopic frame disposed on a first side of the base; a second telescopic frame disposed on a second side of the base; at least one adjustable strap, the adjustable strap disposed between the adjustable frames; wherein the at least one strap extends through the guide on the exterior surface of the housing to suspend the blade.

Power distribution trailer for an electric driven hydraulic fracking system

An electric driven hydraulic fracking system is disclosed. A pump configuration that includes the single VFD, the single shaft electric motor, and the single hydraulic pump that is mounted on the single pump trailer. A power distribution trailer distributes the electric power generated by the power generation system at the power generation voltage level to the single VFD and converts the electric power at a power generation voltage level to a VFD voltage level and controls the operation of the single shaft electric motor and the single hydraulic pump. The power distribution trailer converts the electric power generated by the power generation system at the power generation level to an auxiliary voltage level that is less than the power generation voltage level. The power distribution trailer distributes the electric power at the auxiliary voltage level to the single VFD that controls an operation of the of the auxiliary systems.