Abstract: An inline DC feeder DC/DC voltage step-up harness for photovoltaic solar facilities includes a housing, a plurality of PV input connectors, an at least one PV output connector. The housing incorporates a DC/DC converter, and has an input and an output. The plurality of PV input connectors are operatively connected to the housing at the input. The PV output connector is operatively connected to the housing at the output.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 7, 2022
Date of Patent:
February 20, 2024
Assignee:
ADERIS ENERGY, LLC
Inventors:
Olee Joel Olsen, Jr., Adam Will Foodman, Bradley Allan Micallef
Abstract: A medium voltage inrush current (MVIC) regulator and interconnection control system for interposing between a distributed power generation facility and a utility grid. The facility has a designated generator step-up (GSU) transformer and is connected to the utility grid at a point of interconnect. The system includes a pre-insertion impedance injection transformer, a low voltage first switch connected between the pre-insertion transformer and secondary coils of the designated GSU transformer, a medium voltage second switch connected inline between the pre-insertion transformer and primary coils of the designated GSU transformer, and a controller. In response to restoration of the utility grid following a loss-of-grid event, the controller opens and closes the first and second switches according to an automated pre-energization switching sequence such that magnetic flux in the designated GSU transformer occurs at a reduced rate, thereby reducing inrush of current and undesirable power quality phenomena.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 9, 2022
Date of Patent:
November 28, 2023
Assignee:
ADERIS ENERGY, LLC
Inventors:
Adam Will Foodman, Bradley Allan Micallef, Olee Joel Olsen, Jr.
Abstract: An apparatus to locally monitor, and report to a remote monitoring system, specific physical conditions of equipment that provide early indication of failure conditions, including but not limited to: temperature, level of fluids, pressure, temperature, the presence of gases or airborne particulate, and signs leaks.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2021
Date of Patent:
September 12, 2023
Assignee:
Aderis Energy, LLC
Inventors:
Adam Will Foodman, Bradley Allan Micallef, Olee Joel Olsen, Jr.