Patents by Inventor Kim B. Larsen

Kim B. Larsen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11998354
    Abstract: A hearing aid having one or more biometrical sensors, where the hearing aid comprises at least one microphone configured to receive a sound of the surroundings, a signal processor configured to process the sound received from the microphone and a speaker unit configuration configured to emit the processed sound into the ear of a user, wherein one or more sensors is positioned substantially in the ear together with at least a part of the hearing aid, wherein the one or more sensors is configured as biometrical sensors configured for recording health data of a hearing aid user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Oticon A/S
    Inventors: Svend Oscar Petersen, Mathias Bruun Larsen, Sergi Rotger Griful, José Antonio Esparza Isasa, Mikkel Nielsen, Kim Mølholm Hejlesen, Henrik Bendsen, Preben Kvist, Svend Erik Elgaard, Jeanette Bülow Nielsen, Zenia Holtzmann Lausten, Malte Kiewning, Jesper B. Johansen, Nicolai Westergren, Tanveer Bhuiyan, Sudershan Y. S
  • Patent number: 9476408
    Abstract: A method of controlling a wind turbine generator is provided, the wind turbine generator converting mechanical energy to electrical. The method comprises: determining an electromagnetic power reference representing the electromagnetic power generated by the wind turbine generator, wherein the electromagnetic power reference is determined based on a desired output of the wind turbine generator; controlling the electrical power generated by the wind turbine generator using a control signal, wherein the control signal is derived from the electromagnetic power reference and is modified in dependence on an inverse power function of the wind turbine generator by incorporating minimal copper loss constraint and stator voltage limiting constraint such that non-linearity of the wind turbine generator is compensated in the control loop and it operates at its maximum efficiency. One effect of the method is that classical linear control loop design can be employed in spite of the plant being a non-linear identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventors: Shu Yu Cao, Anshuman Tripathi, Kim B. Larsen, Gert Karmisholt Andersen, Lars Helle
  • Patent number: 9252601
    Abstract: A method for controlling a power converter in a wind turbine generator, the power converter being connected to a power grid, the method comprising obtaining an alternating current (AC) line voltage at a connection point between the power converter and the power grid, obtaining a frequency of the power grid based on the AC line voltage, dynamically adapting the AC line voltage to the frequency of the power grid, generating a reference signal based on at least the frequency-adapted AC line voltage, and determining a converter control signal to be provided to the power converter based on the reference signal and the grid frequency in order to generate a power at the frequency of the power grid. Further, a wind turbine generator implementing the method is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Kim B. Larsen, Lars Helle, Mogens Lau
  • Patent number: 8933584
    Abstract: A method for providing dynamic load sharing between a first and a second three phase system is disclosed, wherein the first and second three phase system are connected to a first and second three phase interleaved winding in a generator. The method comprises determining a first q-axis control signal for the first three phase system and a second q-axis control signal for the second three phase system based on a torque and/or power demand for the generator, determining a first d-axis control signal for the first three phase system and a second d-axis control signal for the second three phase system based on a coupling effect between the first and second three phase systems, and adjusting the q-axis control signals and d-axis control signals by including at least one feed forward compensation signal, wherein said at least one feed forward compensation signal is based on a coupling effect between the first and second three phase systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Lars Helle, Kim B. Larsen, Anshuman Tripathi, Shu Yu Cao
  • Patent number: 8898025
    Abstract: Method, system, and computer readable medium for determining a fault in a power filter of a wind turbine generator. The method may include the steps of calculating a reactive power consumed by the power filter, and comparing the calculated reactive power to a predefined threshold reactive power to determine the fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Bo Yin, John Godsk Nielsen, Kim B. Larsen, Ove Styhm, Kheng Hong Ang
  • Publication number: 20140252768
    Abstract: A method of controlling a wind turbine generator is provided, the wind turbine generator converting mechanical energy to electrical. The method comprises: determining an electromagnetic power reference representing the electromagnetic power generated by the wind turbine generator, wherein the electromagnetic power reference is determined based on a desired output of the wind turbine generator; controlling the electrical power generated by the wind turbine generator using a control signal, wherein the control signal is derived from the electromagnetic power reference and is modified in dependence on an inverse power function of the wind turbine generator by incorporating minimal copper loss constraint and stator voltage limiting constraint such that non-linearity of the wind turbine generator is compensated in the control loop and it operates at its maximum efficiency. One effect of the method is that classical linear control loop design can be employed in spite of the plant being a non-linear identity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventors: Shu Yu CAO, Anshuman TRIPATHI, Kim B. LARSEN, Gert Karmisholt ANDERSEN, Lars HELLE
  • Patent number: 8803347
    Abstract: A method for controlling a wind turbine generator is disclosed. The method comprises comparing an output power reference value and an actual output power value in a first control block with a first controller having a first control dynamics, comparing the output from the first control block with an actual generator shaft power value in a second control loop with a second controller having a second control dynamics, to determine a generator control signal, wherein the output power reference value is fed-forward and summed with the output of the first controller in the first control block. The disclosed method allows for fast reactions to changes in the output power reference value by the second controller regardless of the speed of the first controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventor: Kim B. Larsen
  • Patent number: 8759994
    Abstract: A method of controlling a wind turbine generator is provided, the wind turbine generator converting mechanical energy to electrical. The method comprises: determining an electromagnetic power reference representing the electromagnetic power generated by the wind turbine generator, wherein the electromagnetic power reference is determined based on a desired output of the wind turbine generator; controlling the electrical power generated by the wind turbine generator using a control signal, wherein the control signal is derived from the electromagnetic power reference and is modified in dependence on an inverse power function of the wind turbine generator by incorporating minimal copper loss constraint and stator voltage limiting constraint such that non-linearity of the wind turbine generator plant is compensated in the control loop and it operates at its maximum efficiency. One effect of the method is that classical linear control loop design can be employed in spite of the plant being a non-linear identity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Shu Yu Cao, Anshuman Tripathi, Kim B. Larsen, Gert Karmisholt Andersen, Lars Helle
  • Patent number: 8698334
    Abstract: A wind park, a method of correcting voltage imbalances, and a wind turbine are provided. The wind park includes at least one wind turbine; a transformer coupled between the at least one wind turbine and a power grid. The transformer includes a primary winding arrangement coupled to the power grid, and a secondary winding arrangement coupled to the at least one wind turbine. The power grid includes at least three power lines, each power line conducting a respective phase of a multi-phase current. Each power line of the power grid is coupled to the primary winding arrangement via an individual tap changer. Influences of the detected voltage imbalances on the wind turbines can be compensated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Ove Styhm, Kim B. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20130010505
    Abstract: A method for controlling a power converter in a wind turbine generator, the power converter being connected to a power grid, the method comprising obtaining an alternating current (AC) line voltage at a connection point between the power converter and the power grid, obtaining a frequency of the power grid based on the AC line voltage, dynamically adapting the AC line voltage to the frequency of the power grid, generating a reference signal based on at least the frequency-adapted AC line voltage, and determining a converter control signal to be provided to the power converter based on the reference signal and the grid frequency in order to generate a power at the frequency of the power grid. Further, a wind turbine generator implementing the method is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Kim B. Larsen, Lars Helle, Mogens Lau
  • Publication number: 20120217747
    Abstract: A method of controlling a wind turbine generator is provided, the wind turbine generator converting mechanical energy to electrical. The method comprises: determining an electromagnetic power reference representing the electromagnetic power generated by the wind turbine generator, wherein the electromagnetic power reference is determined based on a desired output of the wind turbine generator; controlling the electrical power generated by the wind turbine generator using a control signal, wherein the control signal is derived from the electromagnetic power reference and is modified in dependence on an inverse power function of the wind turbine generator by incorporating minimal copper loss constraint and stator voltage limiting constraint such that non-linearity of the wind turbine generator plant is compensated in the control loop and it operates at its maximum efficiency. One effect of the method is that classical linear control loop design can be employed in spite of the plant being a non-linear identity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Shu Yu Cao, Anshuman Tripathi, Kim B. Larsen, Gert Karmisholt Andersen, Lars Helle
  • Patent number: 8253393
    Abstract: The present disclosure related to a method and a controller for controlling an AC generator which is used in connection with a wind turbine having a variable speed. The multi-phase generator is connected to a controllable converter and is controlled to provide a desired power or a desired torque. An AC reference signal is generated, which would provide the desired power or torque. A P+Resonant converter may be used to control an electrical characteristic of the generator in view of the reference, by applying control signals to the controllable converter. Thereby, the need to transform the electrical characteristic into a rotating frame may be eliminated which provides for a less complex controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Kim B. Larsen
  • Patent number: 8183705
    Abstract: A wind park, a method of correcting voltage imbalances, and a wind turbine are provided. The wind park includes at least one wind turbine; a transformer coupled between the at least one wind turbine and a power grid. The transformer includes a primary winding arrangement coupled to the power grid, and a secondary winding arrangement coupled to the at least one wind turbine. The power grid includes at least three power lines, each power line conducting a respective phase of a multi-phase current. Each power line of the power grid is coupled to the primary winding arrangement via an individual tap changer. Influences of the detected voltage imbalances on the wind turbines can be compensated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Ove Styhm, Kim B. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20110248500
    Abstract: A method for controlling a wind turbine generator is disclosed. The method comprises comparing an output power reference value and an actual output power value in a first control block with a first controller having a first control dynamics, comparing the output from the first control block with an actual generator shaft power value in a second control loop with a second controller having a second control dynamics, to determine a generator control signal, wherein the output power reference value is fed-forward and summed with the output of the first controller in the first control block. The disclosed method allows for fast reactions to changes in the output power reference value by the second controller regardless of the speed of the first controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventor: Kim B. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20110248565
    Abstract: A method for providing dynamic load sharing between a first and a second three phase system is disclosed, wherein the first and second three phase system are connected to a first and second three phase interleaved winding in a generator. The method comprises determining a first q-axis control signal for the first three phase system and a second q-axis control signal for the second three phase system based on a torque and/or power demand for the generator, determining a first d-axis control signal for the first three phase system and a second d-axis control signal for the second three phase system based on a coupling effect between the first and second three phase systems, and adjusting the q-axis control signals and d-axis control signals by including at least one feed forward compensation signal, wherein said at least one feed forward compensation signal is based on a coupling effect between the first and second three phase systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventors: Lars Helle, Kim B. Larsen, Anshuman Tripathi, Shu Yu Cao
  • Publication number: 20110175354
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and a controller for controlling an AC generator which is used in convection with a wind turbine having variable speed. The multi-phase generator is connected to a controllable converter and is controlled to provide a desired power or a desired torque. An AC reference signal is generated, which would provide the desired power or torque. A P+Resonant converter may be used to control an electrical characteristic of the generator in view of the reference, by applying control signals to the controllable converter. Thereby, the need to transform the electrical characteristic into a rotating frame may be eliminated which provides for a less complex controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Kim B. Larsen
  • Publication number: 20110106470
    Abstract: Method, system, and computer readable medium for determining a fault in a power filter of a wind turbine generator. The method may include the steps of calculating a reactive power consumed by the power filter, and comparing the calculated reactive power to a predefined threshold reactive power to determine the fault.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventors: Bo Yin, John Godsk Nielsen, Kim B. Larsen, Ove Styhm, Kheng Hong Ang
  • Publication number: 20100264666
    Abstract: A wind park, a method of correcting voltage imbalances, and a wind turbine are provided. The wind park includes at least one wind turbine; a transformer coupled between the at least one wind turbine and a power grid. The transformer includes a primary winding arrangement coupled to the power grid, and a secondary winding arrangement coupled to the at least one wind turbine. The power grid includes at least three power lines, each power line conducting a respective phase of a multi-phase current. Each power line of the power grid is coupled to the primary winding arrangement via an individual tap changer. Influences of the detected voltage imbalances on the wind turbines can be compensated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Yin Bo, Heng Deng, Ove Styhm, Kim B. Larsen