Abstract: An annex supply system for an electrical power plant includes an energy extraction network configured to receive AC current from a main production unit, a main auxiliary network coupled to the extraction network, and a secondary supply unit. The secondary unit includes a storage element coupled to a means for reversible conversion from direct to alternating current that is controllable to selectively (i) charge the storage element from the main auxiliary network, and (ii) discharge energy from the storage element to the main auxiliary network. The secondary unit is configured to (i) provide a first power profile at least sufficient to provide services to a transmission network, and/or (ii) provide to the main auxiliary network a second power profile required to operate auxiliary equipment in case of inoperability of a normal power supply source of the main auxiliary network.

Abstract: An annex supply system for an electrical power plant includes an energy extraction network configured to receive AC current from a main production unit, a main auxiliary network coupled to the extraction network, and a secondary supply unit. The secondary unit includes a storage element coupled to a means for reversible conversion from direct to alternating current that is controllable to selectively (i) charge the storage element from the main auxiliary network, and (ii) discharge energy from the storage element to the main auxiliary network. The secondary unit is configured to (i) provide a first power profile at least sufficient to provide services to a transmission network, and/or (ii) provide to the main auxiliary network a second power profile required to operate auxiliary equipment in case of inoperability of a normal power supply source of the main auxiliary network.

Abstract: Electricity production system comprising: an alternator (G) comprising a rotor and a stator; a means for driving the rotor (T); said alternator having a first operating mode, called alternator mode, in which the rotor is driven by the rotor driving means and the alternator supplies electricity and a second operating mode, called motor mode, in which the alternator is powered with electricity and the rotor supplies a motive mechanical force; a conversion means (MC) capable of powering the alternator in motor mode with a frequency which varies so that the rotor reaches a certain rotation speed; and at least one auxiliary electric equipment item (M). The conversion means comprises, for each of the auxiliary electric equipment items, a voltage converter (CT) capable of powering said auxiliary equipment item, a section of the voltage converters of all the auxiliary equipment items being capable of jointly powering the alternator in motor mode.

Abstract: Electricity production system comprising: an alternator (G) comprising a rotor and a stator; a means for driving the rotor (T); said alternator having a first operating mode, called alternator mode, in which the rotor is driven by the rotor driving means and the alternator supplies electricity and a second operating mode, called motor mode, in which the alternator is powered with electricity and the rotor supplies a motive mechanical force; a conversion means (MC) capable of powering the alternator in motor mode with a frequency which varies so that the rotor reaches a certain rotation speed; and at least one auxiliary electric equipment item (M). The conversion means comprises, for each of the auxiliary electric equipment items, a voltage converter (CT) capable of powering said auxiliary equipment item, a section of the voltage converters of all the auxiliary equipment items being capable of jointly powering the alternator in motor mode.