Abstract: A microturbine comprising a turbine. a compressor, and an electric generator operating on a single shaft. The microturbine is designed segmenting the assembly into three subassemblies: a micro turbine engine subassembly, a turbine air sourcing housing subassembly, and a compressor air supply and electronics subassembly. The configuration enables efficient assembly, maintenance and repairs, as the operational components can be diagnosed at a high level and the subassembly can be exchanged quickly to optimize uptime. The micro turbine engine subassembly includes an integrated ceramic compressor and turbine assembly and a generator installed in a single unit that is slideably inserted within an interior of the turbine air sourcing housing subassembly. The compressor air supply and electronics subassembly is assembled to a respective end of the turbine air sourcing housing subassembly. The microturbine creates compressed air, heated air, and electrical power.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are unique systems and processes to transport water or fluids within pipelines by generating electricity along various portions of the water pipeline route using micro hydroelectric turbines (also referred to herein as mini-turbines) placed in-line inside of (or adjacent to/parallel with) the pipeline at one or more distances. The mini-turbines are connected via wiring systems to the pump stations at the bottom of declines in the pipeline to generate electricity via gravity flow of the water through the pipeline, and then provide such electricity to a pump to propel or pump the water up inclined portions of the pipeline route. In this manner, water or fluids can be transported from a first location to a second location along significant distances through a pipeline while reducing the electrical consumption from a third-party electrical power grid.

Abstract: A DC power plant generating DC power from a variety of engines including a Stirling cycle engine. The DC power plant includes a relatively small start-up power source that is discontinued after the engine is running. A method for producing DC power for a load including starting up an engine using power supplied by a relatively small power supply supplemented by a capacitor bank, providing output from the engine to a generator, producing alternating current (AC) power by the generator, converting the AC power to direct current (DC) power, disabling output of the DC power during a first set of pre-selected conditions, limiting a rate of change of current of the DC power during a second set of pre-selected conditions, reducing conducted and radiated emissions of the DC power, disconnecting the DC power from the load under a third set of pre-selected conditions, and providing the DC power to the load.

Abstract: A system includes a recirculation conduit that recirculates working fluid and a permanent magnet generator module in communication with the recirculation conduit. The working fluid from the recirculation conduit drives the permanent magnet generator module.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method to limit the post-disturbance node maximum RoCoF by optimizing UC decisions. The node initial RoCoF expressions under common disturbance types, including the load, the line switching, and the generator turbine disturbances, are derived. Then, the piecewise linear relationship between the node initial RoCoF and UC decision variables are obtained. To avoid numerical simulation of the node maximum RoCoF, two analytical constraints, i.e., the node initial RoCoF constraint and the COI maximum RoCoF constraint, are formulated in the UC model.

Abstract: An electric power system is disclosed herein. The electric power system may manage and store electric power and provide uninterrupted electric power, derived from a plurality of electric power sources, to an electric load. The electric power system may contain an energy storage unit and generator assembly. The electric power system may connect to a power grid and renewable energy sources, and may charge the energy storage unit using the power grid, renewable energy sources, and/or generator assembly. The electric power system may be configured to determine load power usage and environmental factors to automatically and continuously modify a charging protocol to, for example, provide high efficiency and/or self-sufficiency from the power grid. The electric power system may operate entirely off-grid and may provide electricity to the load without interruption to power.

Abstract: A thrust collection device that provides a fixed thrust divider utilizing straight or curvilinear or arcing walls or, alternatively, a functional hatch utilizing rotatable doors, a chamber providing multiple inwardly tapering walls toward an opening into one or more access channels leading or directing, the thrust from an air driven vehicle, engine or machine such as, for example, the jet blast from a departing airplane, jet liner, or helicopter; the downward force from a landing airplane, jet liner, or helicopter; a prop driven engine; or just an engine, or into a power reserve or power generation source device to create power.

Abstract: A magnetic coupling system and a method of balancing a magnetic coupler are provided. The magnetic coupling system includes a follower magnet magnetically coupled to a drive magnet, and a magnetic balancing component located to a side of the follower magnet. Movement of the drive magnet induces corresponding movement of the follower magnet. The magnetic balancing component and the drive magnet exert attractive magnetic forces on the follower magnet in opposite directions.

Abstract: An electric generator comprising a rotor with permanent magnets, configured for rotating about a rotation axis; at least one magnetic yoke with at least two arms extending axially inside or outside of the rotor so as to be adjacent to the radial inner or outer side, respectively, of the rotor; wherein the permanent magnets are arranged according to an Halbach array so as to maximize the magnetic field on the radial side of the rotor adjacent to the arms of the at least one yoke. Also, a valve for gas cylinder, equipped with a corresponding electric generator.

Abstract: A hydro-kinetic power generation system is disclosed. The system includes a structure to be positioned in shallow or deep waterways, such as canals and rivers. The structure may be modular, such that the structure may be composed of one or more structural units that are each substantially the same. In various embodiments, each unit includes one or more curved walls for accelerating water through the unit, or through the structure as a whole. In one embodiment, the accelerator walls are curved for optimizing water flow through the structure without generating undue head loss. In certain embodiments, the units may be configured such that the accelerator walls are positioned on opposite sides of the structure, or the accelerator walls may be adjacently positioned. Coupled to the structure are turbines and gear box systems for harnessing energy from the moving water and converting the energy into electric power.

Abstract: Provided is a gas turbine system that is used for a moving body including a thrust generator configured to generate thrust from electric power and includes: a compressor that compresses external air to generate compressed air; a combustor that burns the compressed air generated by the compressor together with fuel to generate a combustion gas; a turbine driven by the combustion gas generated by the combustor; a first generator that is coupled to the turbine to generate electric power by driving of the turbine and supplies electric power to the thrust generator; and a second generator that is arranged downstream of the turbine in a flow direction of a combustion gas and converts kinetic energy and/or thermal energy of a combustion gas that passed through the turbine into electric power.

Abstract: Engine bleed air power recovery systems and related methods are disclosed. An example power recovery system for an aircraft engine includes a power recovery turbine coupled to aa shaft-driven device. A bleed air valve coupled between the power recovery turbine and a bleed air source. A controller configured to operate the bleed air valve to allow bleed air to flow to the power recovery turbine when the aircraft engine operates in a predetermined mode of operation.

Abstract: An aircraft turbine engine includes a gas generator and a fan arranged upstream from the gas generator and configured to generate a main gas flow, one portion of which flows in a flow path of the gas generator to form a primary flow, and another portion of which flows in a flow path around the gas generator to form a secondary flow. The gas generator includes a low-pressure compressor that includes a rotor driving the fan. The turbine engine further includes an electric machine. The electric machine includes a rotor rotated by the rotor of the low-pressure compressor, and a stator extending around the rotor of the electric machine and configured to be cooled by the primary flow.

Abstract: A computer implemented method including receiving, by a monitoring system that is configured to monitor a property and from an electronic pool device that is configured to monitor a swimming pool at the property, sensor data, analyzing, by the monitoring system, the sensor data, based on analyzing the sensor data, generating, by the monitoring system, an instruction to activate a camera of the electronic pool device, providing, by the monitoring system to the electronic pool device, the instruction to activate the camera, receiving, by the monitoring system from the electronic pool device, image data, analyzing, by the monitoring system, the image data, based on analyzing the image data, identifying a monitoring system action to perform, and performing the monitoring system action.

Abstract: A turbomachine having a rotor assembly, a stator assembly and a toroidal inductor. The rotor assembly includes an impeller. The inductor is located between the impeller and the stator assembly, and is exposed to an airflow generated by or acting upon the impeller.

Abstract: A system and method for a frac pump. The system includes a turbine. The turbine can be 100% powered by natural gas or other fuels. The turbine, which can have an OEM controller, drives a frac pump. The frac pump is used for fracturing. The system has a controller which controls the system, including the OEM controller. The system has an air filtration system to treat the air entering the turbine. The air filtration system can include a system with no moving parts and no filters. The system fits within a trailer so it can be transported to remote locations. The system is self-sufficient.

Abstract: A turbomachine includes a housing and a rotating group that is supported for rotation about an axis of rotation within the housing. The turbomachine also includes a turbomachine stage including a wheel of the rotating group supported within a turbomachine housing of the housing. The turbomachine further includes an e-machine section including an e-machine that is housed within an e-machine housing of the housing. The e-machine is operably coupled to the rotating group and configured to operate as at least one of a motor and a generator. Moreover, the turbomachine includes an integrated controller that extends in a circumferential direction about the axis of rotation. The integrated controller is configured for controlling the e-machine. Additionally, the turbomachine includes a thermally decoupled fastener arrangement that attaches the integrated controller to the e-machine housing. The fastener arrangement thermally decouples the integrated controller from the turbomachine stage.

Abstract: An electromagnetic turbine system includes a circulation system for recirculating fluid that drives turbine impellers for electromagnetic turbine modules. The circulation system includes a fluid separator module which separates gas from liquid and circulates the liquid back to a pressure chamber. The liquid in the pressure chamber is propel by compressed gas. Multiple pressure chambers may be controlled to release pressurized fluid to drive their respective shafts on a staggered timing sequence. The turbine modules may be levitated from a supporting surface to reduce friction.

Abstract: A power generation system includes one or more micro-turbine electric generators (“MTEGs”). The MTEGs include a housing having an inlet for receiving pressurized gas and an outlet for releasing expanded gas. The MTEGs also include a rotor, a user-replaceable nozzle for directing pressurized gas over blades of the rotor, and a stator for generating alternating current (“AC”) responsive to rotation of the rotor. The power generation system also includes a programmable logic controller (“PLC”) coupled to the MTEGs that operates flow control valves (“FCVs”) coupled to the MTEGs to modulate the flow of gas to the MTEGs to generate output power suitable to support an electrical load. The system also includes power conversion circuitry configured to convert AC generated by the MTEGs to direct current (“DC”) and to provide the DC to an electrical load. The system also includes a skid for mounting multiple and MTEGs and FCVs.

Abstract: An electric machine is provided. The electric machine defines a centerline and includes: a stator assembly; a rotor assembly rotatable relative to the stator assembly about the centerline; and an actuator coupled to the rotor assembly, the stator assembly, or both for moving the rotor assembly, the stator assembly, or both along the centerline between a first position and a second position, the rotor assembly positioned closer to the stator assembly when in the first position than when in the second position.

Abstract: An aircraft turbomachine, including a fan that is able to rotate inside a casing, and an electric machine including a rotor secured to the fan and a stator secured to the casing, wherein the rotor of the electric machine includes a ring that is able to rotate inside the stator, which is linked by arms to a cone mounted upstream from the fan.

Abstract: A method and a system for evaluating inertia of a power system and a storage medium. The method includes: injecting a cosine active power disturbance into the power system by small-disturbance injection, and obtaining frequency response at a node where the disturbance is injected, where the active power disturbance can be an energy storage, wind power, or photovoltaic power; acquiring an evaluation framework of inertia and frequency regulation capability of the power system according to relative characteristics of a frequency response function; and constructing a mathematical relationship between the impedance and frequency response characteristics according to a relationship among active power disturbance, frequency fluctuation and impedance.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a low speed spool mechanically interconnecting a low pressure turbine and at least one of a fan and a prop, a high speed spool mechanically interconnecting a high pressure turbine and a high pressure compressor, and an epicyclic gear system mechanically coupled to the high speed spool. The gas turbine engine also includes a low pressure compressor mechanically coupled to the high speed spool via the epicyclic gear system. The low pressure compressor may be mechanically independent of the low speed spool. The gas turbine engine may include a plurality of motor-generators for transferring power between the high speed spool and the low pressure compressor.

Abstract: A downhole power generation includes a power generation module for providing power to a load. A turbine is driven by flow of a downhole fluid to rotate. A generator is coupled with the turbine for converting rotational energy from the turbine to electrical energy, and an AC-DC rectifier is coupled with the generator for converting an alternating voltage from the generator to a direct voltage. A power conversion circuit couples the AC-DC rectifier with the load. The power conversion circuit is configured for providing a first power to the load when the load is in a working mode and providing a second power to the load when the load is in a non-working mode. The second power is less than the first power. A downhole power generation method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The gas turbine generator includes: a first gas turbine element 2; a second gas turbine element 3; a single combustor 4 connected to the gas turbine elements 2 and 3; a first supply pipe 51 that connects the first compressor 21 to the combustor 4; a second supply pipe 52 that connects the second compressor 31 to the combustor 4; a first discharge pipe 53 that connects the combustor 4 to the first turbine 22; a second discharge pipe 54 that connects the combustor 4 to the second turbine 32; and a flywheel 7 that is connected to at least one of the first rotation shaft 23 and the second rotation shaft 33 and absorbs a torque fluctuation generated in the connected gas turbine element.

Abstract: An auxiliary power source is configured to black start a power plant. The auxiliary power source includes a first power source having an auxiliary generator driven by an auxiliary drive. The auxiliary power source also includes a second power source having energy storage. The auxiliary power source is configured to supply power from the first and second power sources to support the black start of the power plant.

Abstract: A complete telemetry system and methods for downhole operations. The telemetry system includes an instrumented near-bit sub located below the Mud Motor and connected to the drill bit as well as a conventional MWD tool located above the mud motor. Parameters such as inclination of the borehole, the natural gamma ray of the formations, the electrical resistivity of the formations, and a range of mechanical drilling performance parameters are measured. Electromagnetic telemetry signals representing these measurements are transmitted uphole to a receiver associated with the conventional MWD tool located above the motor, and transmitted by this tool to the surface via mud pulse signals. The system is particularly useful for accurate control over the drilling of extended reach and horizontally drilled wells.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing mobile electric power includes a power generation transport. The power generation transport includes an air inlet filter housing, an inlet plenum coupled to the air inlet filter housing, an exhaust collector, an exhaust implement coupled to the exhaust collector, a gas turbine, a generator driven by the gas turbine, and an elevating system configured to elevate the exhaust implement to convert the power generation transport to an operational mode, and lower the exhaust implement back down to convert the power generation transport to a transportation mode. The elevating system performs the elevating and the lowering without utilizing any external mechanical apparatus. The air inlet filter housing, the inlet plenum, the exhaust collector, the exhaust implement, the gas turbine, the generator, and the elevating system are mounted on the power generation transport.

Abstract: An energy capture, storage, and conversion device, including a housing, a rotor rotatably arranged in the housing, a stator fixedly secured to the housing and concentrically arranged around the rotor, a spring arranged in the housing and connected to the rotor, and an oscillating weight assembly operatively arranged in the housing to wind the spring.

Abstract: An auxiliary device system includes a motor generator, an auxiliary device motor, a converter configured to convert electric power generated by the motor generator, an inverter configured to drive the motor generator and the auxiliary device motor, a switch configured to be switched between a motor generator control state in which the inverter controls the motor generator and an auxiliary device motor control state in which the inverter controls the auxiliary device motor, and a controller configured to control the switch. When a condition in which a motor generator drive command is generated is satisfied, the controller sets the switch to the motor generator control state. When the condition is not satisfied, the controller sets the switch to the auxiliary device motor control state.

Abstract: A Sub-Terrestrial Updraft Tower (STUT), combination subsurface Downdraft/Updraft Tower, comprising an Inner Updraft Shaft and Outer Downdraft Shaft, housing the Inner Updraft Shaft, receiving air flow from air-inlets at surface level into Outer Downdraft Shaft. Upon reaching the bottom of the Outer Downdraft Shaft, air flow reverses In direction, inward and upward, into the Inner Updraft Shaft.

Abstract: A DC power plant generating DC power from a variety of engines including a Stirling cycle engine. The DC power plant includes a relatively small start-up power source that is discontinued after the engine is running. A method for producing DC power for a load including starting up an engine using power supplied by a relatively small power supply supplemented by a capacitor bank, providing output from the engine to a generator, producing alternating current (AC) power by the generator, converting the AC power to direct current (DC) power, disabling output of the DC power during a first set of pre-selected conditions, limiting a rate of change of current of the DC power during a second set of pre-selected conditions, reducing conducted and radiated emissions of the DC power, disconnecting the DC power from the load under a third set of pre-selected conditions, and providing the DC power to the load.

Abstract: Device for storing energy, using a physical object, such as a mass or buoyant object floating in fluid. A mass is repositioned to greater altitude in a gravitational field to a position of higher potential energy. A buoyant object is forcibly submerged into a fluid, displacing fluid, to a position of higher potential energy. The stored potential energy may be recovered with extremely low loss regardless of the state of charge of the system, or length of time of the storage. Maintaining the charge is indefinitely lossless.

Abstract: A cooling device includes a cabinet, a coolant circulation mechanism, and a heat exchange mechanism. The coolant circulation mechanism includes a first conduit, a second conduit, a control conduit, and a circulation conduit. The circulation conduit is connected to the cabinet and the heat exchange mechanism. The first conduit and the second conduit are connected to the heat exchange mechanism. The control conduit is connected to the cabinet and selectively connects to the first conduit or the second conduit. When the control conduit connects to the second conduit, coolant from the cabinet flows to the heat exchange mechanism through the second conduit. When the control conduit connects to the first conduit, coolant from the heat exchange mechanism flows to the cabinet through the first conduit. Coolant in the cabinet flows through the circulation conduit to the heat exchange mechanism when a level of the coolant reaches the circulation conduit.

Abstract: Systems here include cone shaped turbine caps mounted to a turbo molecular turbine assembly. In some embodiments, the turbo molecular turbine assembly includes a body with a top cavity, a bottom cavity and external fins, the body mounted to a pump rotor. In some embodiments, the turbo molecular turbine assembly and cone shaped turbine cap are configured to fit into a chamber and spun by the mounted pump rotor. In some embodiments, the turbine external fins are configured to pump gasses and suspended particles from the chamber when spun. And in some embodiments, the cone shaped turbine cap includes a vent channel for venting air from the top cavity.

Abstract: A bowed rotor start mitigation system for a gas turbine engine of an aircraft is provided. The bowed rotor start mitigation system includes a motoring system and a controller coupled to the motoring system and an aircraft communication bus. The controller is configured to determine at least one inferred engine operating thermal parameter based on at least one aircraft-based parameter received on the aircraft communication bus, where the at least one inferred engine operating thermal parameter is based on data describing a history of the aircraft before an engine shutdown. The motoring system is controlled to drive rotation of a starting spool of the gas turbine engine below an engine idle speed based on determining that the at least one inferred engine operating thermal parameter is within a preselected range.

Abstract: A drive system for liquefied natural gas (LNG) refrigeration compressors in a LNG liquefaction plant. Each of three refrigeration compression strings include refrigeration compressors and a multi-shaft gas turbine capable of non-synchronous operation. The multi-shaft gas turbine is operationally connected to the refrigeration compressors and is configured to drive the one or more refrigeration compressors. The multi-shaft gas turbine uses its inherent speed turndown range to start the one or more refrigeration compressors from rest, bring the one or more refrigeration compressors up to an operating rotational speed, and adjust compressor operating points to maximize efficiency of the one or more refrigeration compressors, without assistance from electrical motors with drive-through capability and variable frequency drives.

Abstract: A turbine generator assembly for generating power from a fluid flow, the assembly comprising: a housing for directing fluid flow, a turbine generator having a longitudinal axis of extension, enclosed in said housing, said turbine generator comprising: a plurality of blades provided on a central rotational axis being parallel with the longitudinal axis, a rotor, and a stator arranged peripherally and annular to the rotor; at least one of the plurality of blades being provided in fixed arrangement with the rotor, and wherein the stator of the turbine generator comprises a plurality of segments each having a coil length parallel to the longitudinal axis of the turbine, and a radial coil thickness, wherein at least two stator segments have different coil lengths and/or thickness to each other.

Abstract: A hybrid electric propulsion system includes a gas turbine engine having a low speed spool and a high speed spool. The low speed spool includes a low pressure compressor and turbine, and the high speed spool includes a high pressure compressor and turbine. The hybrid electric propulsion system includes an electric generator configured to extract power from the low speed spool, an electric motor configured to augment rotational power of the high speed spool, and a controller. The controller is operable to determine a target operating condition of the low pressure compressor to achieve a compressor stability margin in the gas turbine engine, determine a current operating condition of the low pressure compressor, and control a power transfer between the electric generator of the low speed spool and the electric motor of the high speed spool to adjust the current operating condition based on the target operating condition.

Abstract: A hybrid compressed air energy storage system is provided. A heat exchanger 114 extracts thermal energy from a compressed air to generate a cooled compressed air stored in an air storage reservoir 120, e.g., a cavern. A heat exchanger 124 transfers thermal energy generated by a carbon-neutral thermal energy source 130 to cooled compressed air conveyed from reservoir 120 to generate a heated compressed air. An expander 140 is solely responsive to the heated compressed air by heat exchanger 124 to produce power and generate an expanded air. Expander 140 is effective to reduce a temperature of the expanded air by expander 140, and thus a transfer of thermal energy from an expanded exhaust gas received by a recuperator 146 (used to heat the expanded air by the first expander) is effective for reducing waste of thermal energy in exhaust gas cooled by recuperator 146.

Abstract: This installation for converting a hydraulic energy into electrical energy comprises a hydraulic adapted to be operated either in a pump mode or in a turbine mode. It further comprises means (25) for applying an electric torque to the rotor to control the rotation speed of the machine during transitions between the pump mode and the turbine mode.

Abstract: An ocean water power-generator for generation of renewable energy.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing energy products, notably fuel, by catalytic cracking of a hydrocarbon-based solid material without coke formation, in which a cracking dispersion (40) is heated, said dispersion comprising: a solid material (1) in divided form containing at least one hydrocarbon-based compound; a liquid (30) which is inert with respect to catalytic cracking; so that the cracking dispersion (40) reaches a temperature suitable for allowing catalytic cracking of at least one hydrocarbon-based compound; characterized in that the cracking temperature is reached by mixing an amount of cracking dispersion (40) and an amount of inert liquid (30) brought to a temperature above the cracking temperature, such that the mixture formed reaches a temperature above the cracking temperature and below the temperature for formation of coke, dioxin and furan. The invention also relates to a device for performing such a process.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing the rotation speed of a machine with S-characteristics is provided. The method includes calculating a target net head and a target opening to affect guide vanes of the machine, the target net head and the target opening being calculated so that the torque exerted by water flow on the turbine is null and that the machine rotates at a target rotation speed; determining a real net head to which the machine is subjected; comparing the target net head with the real net head; and adjusting the opening of the guide vanes so as to converge towards the target opening and reduce a height difference between the target net head and the real net head.

Abstract: A turbomachine housing element, having a flow channel for accommodating a rotor blade assembly and a first cavity at least partially produced by primary shaping; the first cavity being adapted for passive thermal insulation and/or the assemblable turbomachine housing element not being adapted for the active circulation of fluid through the first cavity; and/or, between the first cavity and the flow channel, a separate seal being attached to turbomachine housing element; and/or the first cavity extending in the axial direction of the flow channel over at least 20% of a minimum axial length of the turbomachine housing element at the level of the cavity and/or over a minimum axial length of the separate seal and/or being filled with air or a thermally insulating fluid, whose specific thermal conductivity ? is at least 10% lower than the specific thermal conductivity ? of air.

Abstract: An object is to provide a supercharging system capable of actively and easily controlling a rotational speed of a turbine generator. A supercharging system includes a compressor driven by an electric motor to pump fluid to an engine, a turbine generator rotated by exhaust from the engine, and a drive device that drives the electric motor by electricity generated by the turbine generator, wherein the drive device includes a rectifying unit that rectifies the electricity generated by the turbine generator, a converter unit that steps up or down a voltage value of a DC voltage rectified by the rectifying unit and outputs the DC voltage, an inverter unit that drives the electric motor using the DC voltage output from the converter unit, and a control unit that controls a change amount of the DC voltage in the converter unit.

Abstract: A power conversion apparatus includes a rectifier circuit, an inverse conversion circuit, and a capacitor. The rectifier circuit rectifies alternating current power of the alternating current power supply. The inverse conversion circuit inversely converts a voltage Vdc rectified by the rectifier circuit into an alternating current voltage having a certain frequency and applies the alternating current voltage to a motor whose maximum power consumption Pmax is 2 kW or larger. The capacitor is provided between the rectifier circuit and the inverse conversion circuit and has a capacitance C that satisfies a condition of a following expression in relation to an alternating current voltage Vac of the alternating current power supply and the maximum power consumption Pmax. C ? 350 × 10 - 6 ? P ? ? max Vac 2 .

Abstract: Systems are disclosed for power systems and enclosures having an improved compressor drive. In examples, a power system includes a generator to be driven by an engine. The generator is coupled to the engine on a first side of the generator and has a clutch extending from a second side of the generator opposite the engine. The clutch is coupled to the engine. A compressor is positioned at the second side of the generator opposite from the engine. The compressor comprising a shaft extending toward the generator and configured to be driven by the clutch.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrically gear turbofan that includes a fan; a first spool shaft; and an electrical gearbox including: an armature winding connected to the first spool shaft and coupled to a power source; and a magnetic receiver connected to the fan, and wherein an air gap is defined between the armature winding and the magnetic receiver. The turbines and electrical gearing enable an operator to rotate the spool shaft at a first rotational speed; power an armature winding to generate an armature magnetic field, wherein the armature magnetic field rotates at a second rotational speed; transfer rotational energy via the armature magnetic field from the spool shaft to the magnetic receiver; and rotate the fan at a third rotational speed. In some aspects, the third rotational speed is controlled via a direction and a magnitude of the second rotational speed relative to the first rotational speed.

Abstract: Air powered electrical generator (APEG) motive parts are mounted on an axle carrying bilateral air turbines and two intermediate rotor subassemblies. Circular rotor blade plates have scalene triangularly shaped cavities with long leading edge sides receiving compressed air flow, short trailing edge sides and an open peripheral air portal. Adjacently mounted blades are offset such that one air portal then another air portal is presented to compressed air flow from nozzles during rotation. Each turbine shroud has a manifold feeding compressed air to the nozzle, as a venturi, due alternating presented air portals. Each rotor carries permanent magnets on its radially outboard segments. Bilateral stationary stators are transversely fixedly mounted outboard of the rotating rotor subassemblies. Electrical outputs carry power from the stators when the rotor subassemblies rotate.