Patents by Inventor Javier Pérez Barbáchano

Javier Pérez Barbáchano 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: 9222459
    Abstract: It stands out mainly for consisting of a nested configuration of electrolysis units (5), independently operated, the nominal power values of which are descendant in such a manner that, for any unit of the system, the sum of the nominal power of the smaller electrolysis units (5) is always greater than or equal to the “dead band” (DB) of said units, allowing reduction of the dead band of said hydrogen production system (4) to negligible levels, avoiding loss or discharge of the energy generated in said renewable power stations, preferably one or several wind farms (2) formed by a group of wind turbines (1), connected to the power grid (3) as a consequence of the implementation of a primary control service therein or, in general, of any other active power control service, thereby optimizing the total energy obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignees: INGETEAM POWER TECHNOLOGY, S.A., ACCIONA ENERGIA, S.A.
    Inventors: Javier Pérez Barbáchano, Eugenio Guelbenzu Michelena, Pablo Sanchis Gúrpide, Alfredo Ursúa Rubio, Luis Marroyo Palomo, Israel Sánchez Mayayo
  • Patent number: 8610298
    Abstract: The invention controls the network frequency via an active power reserve obtained by interacting in a coordinated manner with the speed regulation that acts on the power generated or on the pitch angle, to guarantee primary or secondary regulation across the whole range of wind speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A.
    Inventors: Jorge Acedo Sánchez, Ainhoa Cárcar Mayor, Jesús Mayor Lusarreta, Javier Pérez Barbachano, Susana Simón Segura, David Solé López, Mikel Zabaleta Maeztu, Luis Marroyo Palomo, Jesús López Taberna
  • Patent number: 8500969
    Abstract: System for producing electric energy and hydrogen based on renewable energy sources, such as wind energy from one or several wind turbines, and incorporating means for producing hydrogen. The system comprises a hybrid electrolyzer device, which comprises a combination of at least two different electrolysis technologies and at least one control device, which manages the hydrogen production between the two electrolyzers of the different electrolysis technologies; being at least one electrolyzer of a rapid dynamics electrolysis technology type and, at least the second one of a substantially slower dynamics electrolysis technology type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignees: Acciona Energia, S.A., Ingeteam Power Technology. S.A.
    Inventors: Eugenio Guelbenzu Michelena, Javier Pérez Barbáchano
  • Publication number: 20130093194
    Abstract: It stands out mainly for consisting of a nested configuration of electrolysis units (5), independently operated, the power output values of which are descendant in such a manner that, for any unit of the system, the sum of the power output values of the smaller electrolysis units (5) is always greater than or equal to the “dead band” (DB) of said units, allowing reduction of the dead band of said hydrogen production system (4) to negligible levels, avoiding loss or discharge of the energy generated in said renewable power stations, preferably one or several wind farms (2) formed by a group of wind turbines (1), connected to the power grid (3) as a consequence of the implementation of a primary control service therein or, in general, of any other active power control service, thereby optimising the total energy obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Acciona Energia S.A.
    Inventors: Javier Pérez Barbáchano, Eugenio Guelbenzu Michelena, Pablo Sanchis Gúrpide, Alfredo Ursúa Rubio, Luis Marroyo Palomo, Israel Sánchez Mayayo
  • Patent number: 8346400
    Abstract: A power-management system and method for photovoltaic installations connecting to the grid incorporates monitoring active and/or reactive power, account being taken at all times of grid requirements, in order to allow temporary demand arising in the grid to be addressed, thereby contributing to regulation of the grid and to the stability and quality thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A.
    Inventors: Roberto González Senosiain, Javier Coloma Calahorra, Jesús Mayor Lusarreta, Ainhoa Cárcar Mayor, Jorge Acedo Sánchez, David Solé López, Mikel Zabaleta Maeztu, Susana Simón Segura, Javier Pérez Barbáchano, Luis Marroyo Palomo
  • Patent number: 8294288
    Abstract: A variable speed wind turbine having a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG), includes an exciter machine mechanically coupled to the DFIG and a power converter placed between a rotor of the DFIG and the exciter machine. Thus, the power converter is not directly connected to the grid avoiding the introduction of undesired harmonic distortion and achieving a better power quality fed into the utility grid. Moreover, the variable speed wind turbine includes a power control and a pitch regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A.
    Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
  • Patent number: 8264094
    Abstract: A variable speed wind turbine having a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG), includes an exciter machine mechanically coupled to the DFIG and a power converter placed between a rotor of the DFIG and the exciter machine. Thus, the power converter is not directly connected to the grid avoiding the introduction of undesired harmonic distortion and achieving a better power quality fed into the utility grid. Moreover, the variable speed wind turbine includes a power control and a pitch regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A.
    Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
  • Patent number: 8207623
    Abstract: A variable speed wind turbine having a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG), includes an exciter machine mechanically coupled to the DFIG and a power converter placed between a rotor of the DFIG and the exciter machine. Thus, the power converter is not directly connected to the grid avoiding the introduction of undesired harmonic distortion and achieving a better power quality fed into the utility grid. Moreover, the variable speed wind turbine includes a power control and a pitch regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
    Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
  • Patent number: 8183704
    Abstract: A variable speed wind turbine having a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG), includes an exciter machine mechanically coupled to the DFIG and a power converter placed between a rotor of the DFIG and the exciter machine. Thus, the power converter is not directly connected to the grid avoiding the introduction of undesired harmonic distortion and achieving a better power quality fed into the utility grid. Moreover, the variable speed wind turbine includes a power control and a pitch regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
    Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
  • Patent number: 8046110
    Abstract: A method and system of active power reserve regulation in a wind farm with a communication network having a plurality of wind turbines that provide an active power reserve in order to support eventual power grid contingencies and to deliver an increase of power in case it is needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
    Inventors: Jesus Mayor, David Sole, Jorge Acedo, Ainhoa Carcar, Javier Perez Barbachano, Mikel Zabaleta, Susana Simon
  • Publication number: 20110196543
    Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is the provision of a power-management system and method for photovoltaic installations connecting to the grid, which incorporates monitoring active and/or reactive power, account being taken at all times of grid requirements, in order to allow temporary demand arising in the grid to be addressed, thereby contributing to regulation of the grid and to the stability and quality thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Roberto GONZÁLEZ SENOSIAIN, Javier Coloma Calahorra, Jesús Mayor Lusarreta, Ainhoa Cárcar Mayor, Jorge Acedo Sánchez, David Solé López, Mikel Zabaleta Maeztu, Susana Simón Segura, Javier Pérez Barbáchano, Luis Marroyo Palomo
  • Publication number: 20110118892
    Abstract: A method and system of active power reserve regulation in a wind farm with a communication network having a plurality of wind turbines that provide an active power reserve in order to support eventual power grid contingencies and to deliver an increase of power in case it is needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: INGETEAM ENERGY, S.A.
    Inventors: Jesús Mayor, David Solé, Jorge Acedo, Ainhoa Cárcar, Javier Pérez Barbáchano, Mikel Zabaleta, Susana Simón
  • Publication number: 20110118884
    Abstract: A method and system of active power reserve regulation in a wind farm with a communication network having a plurality of wind turbines that provide an active power reserve in order to support eventual power grid contingencies and to deliver an increase of power in case it is needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: INGETEAM ENERGY, S.A.
    Inventors: Jesús MAYOR, David SOLÉ, Jorge ACEDO, Ainhoa CÁRCAR, Javier PÉREZ BARBÁCHANO, Mikel ZABALETA, Susana SIMÓN
  • Publication number: 20110057443
    Abstract: A variable speed wind turbine having a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG), includes an exciter machine mechanically coupled to the DFIG and a power converter placed between a rotor of the DFIG and the exciter machine. Thus, the power converter is not directly connected to the grid avoiding the introduction of undesired harmonic distortion and achieving a better power quality fed into the utility grid. Moreover, the variable speed wind turbine includes a power control and a pitch regulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
  • Publication number: 20110057445
    Abstract: The invention controls the network frequency via an active power reserve obtained by interacting in a coordinated manner with the speed regulation that acts on the power generated or on the pitch angle, to guarantee primary or secondary regulation across the whole range of wind speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Jorge Acedo Sánchez, Ainhoa Cárcar Mayor, Jesus Mayor Lusarreta, Javier Pérez Barbachano, Susana Simón Segura, David Solé López, Mikel Zabaleta Maeztu, Luis Marroyo Palomo, Jesús López Taberna
  • Publication number: 20110057446
    Abstract: The invention relates to wind turbines provided with doubly fed induction generators and with at least one power converter which is novel in that, under certain circumstances, it enables the turbine to operate as a full converter (FC) system, as a doubly fed (DFIG) system or as an asynchronous (AS) system, thereby increasing turbine availability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Jesus Mayor Lusarreta, Jorge Acedo Sánchez, Ainhoa Cárcar Mayor, David Solé López, Javier Pérez Barbachano, Susana Simón Segura, Iker Garmendia Olarreaga, Josu Elorriaga LLanos, Xabier Calvo Madariaga, Eneko Olea Oregi, Sergio Aurtenetxea Larrinaga
  • Publication number: 20100259102
    Abstract: System for producing electric energy and hydrogen based on renewable energy sources, such as wind energy from one or several wind turbines, and incorporating means for producing hydrogen. The system comprises a hybrid electrolyzer device, which comprises a combination of at least two different electrolysis technologies and at least one control device, which manages the hydrogen production between the two electrolyzers of the different electrolysis technologies; being at least one electrolyzer of a rapid dynamics electrolysis technology type and, at least the second one of a substantially slower dynamics electrolysis technology type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Eugenio Guelbenzu Michelena, Javier Pérez Barbáchano
  • Publication number: 20100127494
    Abstract: The present invention describes a pitch control system comprising a principal converter, and auxiliary converter, a direct current motor and a power storage system (accumulator) and has four different operation modes: normal, fault (first level), fault (second level) and emergency. In the case that a fault is detected, the system can move the motor in order to move the vanes to the desired position by making a controlled adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Iker Garmendia Olarreaga, David Sole Lopez, Ernesto Beorlegui Aranguren, Jesus Mayor Lusarreta, Jorge Acedo Sanchez, Javier Perez Barbachano, Ainhoa Carcar Mayor, Mikel Zabaleta Maetzu, Josu Elorriaga Llanos, Javier Coloma Calahorra, Gregorio Rivas Barricarte
  • Patent number: 7622815
    Abstract: A variable speed wind turbine having a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) includes an exciter machine mechanically coupled to the DFIG and a power converter placed between a rotor of the DFIG and the exciter machine which guarantees a stable voltage to the power converter. Thus, the power converter is not directly connected to the grid allowing the continuous operation of the system during a low voltage event in the grid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.
    Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
  • Publication number: 20090278352
    Abstract: A variable speed wind turbine having a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG), includes an exciter machine mechanically coupled to the DFIG and a power converter placed between a rotor of the DFIG and the exciter machine. Thus, the power converter is not directly connected to the grid avoiding the introduction of undesired harmonic distortion and achieving a better power quality fed into the utility grid. Moreover, the variable speed wind turbine includes a power control and a pitch regulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: INGETEAM S.A.
    Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo