Patents Assigned to Power Generating, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11401905
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include an alternator including a stator and a rotor structured to be coupled to a crankshaft of a prime mover, and processing circuits structured to: determine a crankshaft position, associate a crankshaft timestamp with the crankshaft position, determine a stator voltage waveform position, associate a stator voltage waveform timestamp with the stator voltage waveform position, determine a common time base using the crankshaft timestamp and the stator voltage waveform timestamp, determine a rotor position based on the crankshaft position and associated with the common time base, determine a load angle based on the rotor position and the stator voltage waveform position using the common time base, compare the load angle to a stability limit, and transmit a predicted pole slip signal to at least one of the prime mover or the alternator to inhibit a pole slip event when the load angle exceeds the stability limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Sandeep Kor, Dennis McDonald
  • Patent number: 11387744
    Abstract: A system comprising a controllable alternating current power source; an active rectifier coupled to the controllable alternating current power source and configured to rectify an output of the controllable alternating current power source to supply a direct current to a load; and a controller configured to adjust at least one of a parameter of the controllable alternating current power source and a parameter of the active rectifier in response to a target output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation, Inc.
    Inventors: Elias M. Ayana, Brad K. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20220140750
    Abstract: Systems and methods for increasing the efficiency of inverters are provided. In some embodiments, an inverter may be configured to connect to a direct current power source and output alternating current power. The inverter may include one or more transistors configured to receive a direct current signal and output a pulse width modulated signal having a particular switching frequency or spread spectrum frequencies. The inverter also includes a low pass filter having multiple elements where each of the multiple elements have parasitic characteristics. One or more of the multiple elements may be designed such that the frequency response has a notch or a minimum at the switching frequency while having a desired cutoff frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Veda Samhitha Duppalli, Lane Lester Woodland, Vineet K. Pandey
  • Publication number: 20220127988
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a diesel exhaust fluid tank, a first temperature sensor positioned within the diesel exhaust fluid tank and structured to provide first temperature information indicative of a first temperature, and a second temperature sensor positioned within the diesel exhaust fluid tank and structured to provide second temperature information indicative of a second temperature. The systems and apparatuses further include one or more processing circuits including one or more memory devices coupled to one or more processors, the one or more memory devices configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to provide energy to a heating system based on the first temperature information and the second temperature information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Aaron Rockey, Lorraine H. Myers, Matthew Richard Hudson, Kyle David Richart, Corey James Fletcher, Daniel Joseph Motz
  • Publication number: 20220098886
    Abstract: A genset enclosure includes a skid platform, a plurality of gusset members, a plurality of roof supports, and a first and second plurality of sidewall panels. The gusset members are spaced along an outer perimeter of the skid platform and are coupled to the skid platform using fasteners. The gusset members are arranged in opposed pairs positioned on opposite lateral ends of the skid platform. Each gusset member defines a first portion extending upwardly from the skid platform normal to an upper surface of the skid platform and a second portion disposed at an upper end of the first portion and extending normal to the first portion and toward a centerline of the skid platform. The gusset members support the plurality of roof supports and the first and second plurality of sidewall panels to form an enclosed volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Shashikant Ramdas More, Atin Tandon, Abdullah Caner Demirdogen
  • Publication number: 20220085604
    Abstract: Systems and methods for managing power on supplied to a load are provided. In some embodiments, a hybrid power system includes a generator and a power source having an inverter connected to one or more loads. The generator may have a controller that is configured to adjust a parameter (e.g., frequency) of electrical power output via the generator based on a current magnitude of electrical power output of the generator. The inverter is configured to detect the parameter of the electrical power supplied to the load and to adjust a magnitude of current electrical power output based on the detected parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventor: Prasanna S. Nirantare
  • Publication number: 20220075554
    Abstract: A system and method for bidirectionally based electrical information storage, processing and communication. Bidirectional memory (tristate) offers the capability to store and interpret multiple bits (Shannon's) of information per memory cell, for structures such as dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), and read-only memory (ROM), and communication circuits, for operation, rather than traditional memory able to store a single “bit” (Shannon) of information per cell. Where, instead of traditional memory cells capable of two possible states (binary digit) and a single defined bit (1 Shannon), bidirectional memory is capable of three states (tristate), where the third information representing state can be a specifically defined state capable of representing multiple bits (multiple Shannon's) for each individual cell, which may be defined to represent a specific sequence of bits (sequence of Shannon's).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Atlas Power Generation Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell Miller
  • Publication number: 20220056865
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include an alternator including a stator and a rotor structured to be coupled to a crankshaft of a prime mover, and processing circuits structured to: determine a crankshaft position, associate a crankshaft timestamp with the crankshaft position, determine a stator voltage waveform position, associate a stator voltage waveform timestamp with the stator voltage waveform position, determine a common time base using the crankshaft timestamp and the stator voltage waveform timestamp, determine a rotor position based on the crankshaft position and associated with the common time base, determine a load angle based on the rotor position and the stator voltage waveform position using the common time base, compare the load angle to a stability limit, and transmit a predicted pole slip signal to at least one of the prime mover or the alternator to inhibit a pole slip event when the load angle exceeds the stability limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Sandeep Kor, Dennis McDonald
  • Publication number: 20210404378
    Abstract: A genset enclosure includes a frame system, a plurality of side panels, a plurality of roof panels, a first connector, and a second connector. The frame system includes a plurality of interconnected frame members. The plurality of side panels are coupled to opposing sides of the frame system. The plurality of roof panels are coupled to a roof of the frame system and extend between the opposing sides of the frame system. The plurality of roof panels are oriented perpendicular to the plurality of side panels. The frame system, the plurality of side panels, and the plurality of roof panels together define an enclosure portion having a first open end and a second open end. The first connector and second connector are engageable with one another and are coupled to the frame system along a perimeter of the first open end and the second open end, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventor: Shashikant Ramdas More
  • Patent number: 11174822
    Abstract: A compressor bypass reintroduction system includes a compressor intake manifold and a bypass conduit. The compressor intake manifold defines a fluid plenum. The compressor intake manifold is engageable with a compressor. The bypass conduit extends into the fluid plenum and includes an ejector line. The ejector line is configured to be substantially collinear with the compressor and to discharge flow toward the compressor. In some embodiments, an outlet of the ejector is disposed proximate to an outlet of the fluid plenum that discharges flow into the compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy A. Lackey, Alan C. Anderson, Joshua Bradley Bettis, Steven L. Leffler, Dilip Ramachandran, John A. Rennekamp, Axel O. Zur Loye, Andrew Guy Kitchen, George Martin Tolhurst
  • Publication number: 20210234369
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a non-transitory computer readable media having computer-executable instructions embodied therein that, when executed by a circuit of a power system, causes the power system to perform functions to activate and deactivate routes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Aufderhar, Paul R. Dahlen, Dennis G. McDonald
  • Publication number: 20210234399
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a first controller structured to control a first power system object located on a first route of a power system, and a second controller structured to control a second power system object located on a second route of the power system. The first controller and the second controller are both structured to perform a route level function including coordination of actions of the first power system object and the second power system object, and the first controller is a principal controller and the second controller is a participant controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Aufderhar, Paul R. Dahlen, Dennis G. McDonald, Gordon J. Keller
  • Publication number: 20210234486
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses include a circuit structured to: identify a first source object, a second source object, and a load bus object; determine locations of the first source object, the second source object, and the load bus object on a one-line topology; receive operational parameters of the first source object, the second source object, and the load bus object; define, using the one-line topology, a first route including objects electrically connected between the first source object and the load bus object; define, using the one-line topology, a second route including all objects electrically connected between the second source object and the load bus object; and control operation of the first route and the second route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Cummins Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin J. Aufderhar, Paul R. Dahlen, Dennis G. McDonald
  • Patent number: 11011040
    Abstract: An electronic personal dosimeter (EPD) smart accessory system is described. The system includes a first component configured to be attachable to the EPD and a second component configured to be attachable to safety glasses. The first component includes an ambient light sensor and a first communication module. The ambient light sensor detects light from a light-emitting diode (LED) of the EPD to detect a warning signal from the EPD. The second component includes a feedback mechanism and a second communication module. The first communication module establishes a short range wireless communication connection with the second communication module, and transmits a signal to cause the second component to turn on the feedback mechanism when the warning signal from the EPD is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ontario Power Generation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Wight, Clive Bands, Katarzyna Izdebska, Ahmed Abdelsamie
  • Publication number: 20200412164
    Abstract: A system and method utilizing deflective conversion for increasing the energy efficiency of a charging circuit utilizing electrostatic storage devices, different circuit configurations composing a group termed deflection converters. Methods of deflection converter operation and construction include autonomous voltage controlled operation, current and or voltage measurement based control, timing based control, both passive and active devices and used in circuits of both alternating and direct current enabling charging efficiency up to 100% with instantaneous charging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Atlas Power Generation Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell Miller
  • Patent number: 10746701
    Abstract: A device and method for performing ultra-sound scanning of a substantially cylindrical object. The device comprises a cuff adapted to fit around a circumference of the object, an ultrasound probe mounted about the inner circumference of the cuff and positioned to scan the circumference of the object, and one or more data connections providing control information for the ultrasound probe and receiving scanning data from the ultrasound probe. The probe includes one or more sensors to determine its orientation or location, and this data is used to control the operation of the device and to process data from the array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Ontario Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Ten Grotenhuis, Yadav Verma, Andrew Hong, Alex Sakuta
  • Publication number: 20200161895
    Abstract: A system and method of collecting energy utilizing a management system for an energy collection device, for collecting, managing, and discharging energy. Management system creates an active collection, storage, and discharging device; diffusion circuits allow for controlling the collecting, and discharging of harvested charges to precisely set requirements; the circuit allows for maximized charge collection over a given time, by minimizing the collection devices resistance to collection, the reduction in resistance is a factor calculated using the inverse square law, to allow ultra high speed maximized transitions in the charging, and discharging oscillation cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Atlas Power Generation Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell B. Miller
  • Patent number: 10466208
    Abstract: A device and method for performing ultrasound scanning of a substantially cylindrical object, the device comprising a cuff adapted to fit around a circumference of the object, a carrier mounted slidably on the cuff and adapted to traverse the circumference of the object, an ultrasound probe mounted on the carrier and positioned to scan the circumference of the object as the carrier traverses the circumference of the object, a carrier motor mounted on the cuff or the carrier and used to drive the movement of the carrier about the circumference of the object, and one or more data connections providing control information for the carrier motor and the ultrasound probe and receiving scanning data from the ultrasound probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Ontario Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Ten Grotenhuis, Andrew Hong, Zhenxiang Chen, Matt Madill, Shaddy Shokralla, Benedict Cheng Chuen Wong, Scott Preston, Alexander Sakuta
  • Patent number: 10261053
    Abstract: A device and method for performing ultra-sound scanning of a substantially cylindrical object. The device comprises a cuff adapted to fit around a circumference of the object, an ultrasound probe mounted about the inner circumference of the cuff and positioned to scan the circumference of the object, and one or more data connections providing control information for the ultrasound probe and receiving scanning data from the ultrasound probe. The probe includes one or more sensors to determine its orientation or location, and this data is used to control the operation of the device and to process data from the array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Ontario Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Ten Grotenhuis, Yadav Verma, Andrew Hong, Alex Sakuta
  • Patent number: 10024824
    Abstract: A device and method for performing ultrasound scanning of a substantially cylindrical object, the device comprising a cuff adapted to fit around a circumference of the object, a carrier mounted slidably on the cuff and adapted to traverse the circumference of the object, an ultrasound probe mounted on the carrier and positioned to scan the circumference of the object as the carrier traverses the circumference of the object, a carrier motor mounted on the cuff or the carrier and used to drive the movement of the carrier about the circumference of the object, and one or more data connections providing control information for the carrier motor and the ultrasound probe and receiving scanning data from the ultrasound probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Ontario Power Generation Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Ten Grotenhuis, Andrew Hong, Zhenxiang Chen, Matt Madill, Shaddy Shokralla, Benedict Cheng Chuen Wong, Scott Preston, Alexander Sakuta