Patents by Inventor Jesus Mayor
Jesus Mayor 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).
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Patent number: 10680531Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric energy conversion method and system with at least two conversion units (14), comprising control means (12) establishing the maximum output current of the operative conversion modules, as well as the commutation frequency of the entire or of a sub-group of the operative conversion modules to thus increase the availability of the conversion system in the event of failures.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: INGETEAM POWER TECHNOLOGY, S.A.Inventors: Jesús Mayor Lusarreta, Carlos Gironés Remírez
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Patent number: 10443571Abstract: A kit for a wind station having a fixed speed wind turbine with a generator configured to be coupled to a grid by a coupling device so that the turbine operates at a fixed frequency equal to the frequency of the grid. The kit includes a back-to-back power converter configured for connection between the generator and the grid, and the power converter includes a machine side converter, a grid side converter and a DC link between both converters, a controller for controlling the power converter, and a connection point for receiving at least one parameter of the generator of the turbine. The connection point is communicated with the controller, and the controller is configured to act upon the power controller depending on said parameter.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: INGETEAM POWER TECHNOLOGY, S.A.Inventors: Alberto Petri Ortega, Carlos Girones Remirez, Jesus Mayor Lusarreta
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Publication number: 20170198681Abstract: Kit and method for a wind station comprising a fixed speed wind turbine with a generator being coupled to a grid by means of a coupling device so that the turbine operates at a fixed grid current frequency of the grid. The kit (100) is adapted to be coupled between the generator (10) of the wind turbine (1) and the grid (2), replacing at least the coupling device, the kit (100) turning the fixed speed wind turbine into a variable speed wind turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: INGETEAM POWER TECHNOLOGY, S.A.Inventors: Alberto PETRI ORTEGA, Carlos GIRONES REMIREZ, Jesus MAYOR LUSARRETA
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Publication number: 20140312704Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric energy conversion method and system with at least two conversion units (14), comprising control means (12) establishing the maximum output current of the operative conversion modules, as well as the commutation frequency of the entire or of a sub-group of the operative conversion modules to thus increase the availability of the conversion system in the event of failures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: INGETEAM POWER TECHNOLOGY, S.A.Inventors: Jesús Mayor Lusarreta, Carlos Gironés Remírez
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Patent number: 8786119Abstract: The invention describes a system and a method for controlling an electric generator connected to the power grid during a voltage drop in the power grid, the system comprising a back-to-back converter (2) connected between the generator (3) and the power grid (4) and also, in parallel to the generator side converter (2a), rectifying means (5) connected in series between the generator (3) and the DC-link (2b) of the back-to-back converter (2), thus providing an alternative way for the energy excess at the generator side to enter the DC-link (2b).Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A.Inventors: David Sole Lopez, Iker Garmendia Olarreaga, Javier Coloma Calahorra, Jesús Mayor Lusarreta, Josu Elorriaga Llanos, Ainhoa Carcar Mayor
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Patent number: 8610298Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 8541898Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for controlling a wind power installation connected to an electrical power grid, in case of a fault in said grid. In the electrical machines that form part of the wind power installation, generators and transformers, it is possible to change the impedance of the neutral closure introducing a plurality of active and passive elements. This limits the currents during the grid fault, thereby reducing the peak torque in the mechanical train of the wind turbines and allows guaranteeing compliance with the network connection requirements, as control of the active and reactive currents is maintained at all times.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A.Inventors: Jorge Acedo Sánchez, Ainhoa Cárcar Mayor, Josu Elorriaga Llanos, Jesús Mayor Lusarreta, Susana Simón Segura, David Solé López, Mikel Zabaleta Maeztu, Jesús López Taberna, Luis Marroyo Palomo
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Publication number: 20130200619Abstract: The invention describes a system and a method for controlling an electric generator connected to the power grid during a voltage drop in the power grid, the system comprising a back-to-back converter (2) connected between the generator (3) and the power grid (4) and also, in parallel to the generator side converter (2a), rectifying means (5) connected in series between the generator (3) and the DC-link (2b) of the back-to-back converter (2), thus providing an alternative way for the energy excess at the generator side to enter the DC-link (2b).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: INGETEAM POWER TECHNOLOGY, S.A.Inventors: David Sole Lopez, Iker Garmendia Olarreaga, Javier Coloma Calahorra, Jesús Mayor Lusarreta, Josu Elorriaga Llanos, Ainhoa Carcar Mayor
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Publication number: 20130147194Abstract: The invention comprises a doubly-fed generator (2), the rotor thereof is connected to the power grid (3) by a back-to-back converter (4) and the stator thereof is connected to the power grid (3), essentially standing out for additionally comprising at least one first additional impedance (5) connected in parallel between the generator (2) rotor and the back-to-back converter (4); at least one second additional impedance (6) connected to the generator stator (2); and at least one control unit capable of governing the additional impedances (5, 6).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: INGETEAM POWER TECHNOLOGY, S.A.Inventors: Jesús Mayor Lusarreta, Ainhoa Cárcar Mayor
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Patent number: 8346400Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 8294288Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A.Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
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Patent number: 8264094Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A.Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
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Patent number: 8207623Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
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Patent number: 8183704Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.Inventors: Gregorio Rivas, Iker Garmendia, Josu Elorriaga, Jesus Mayor, Javier Perez Barbachano, David Sole, Jorge Acedo
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Patent number: 8046110Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Ingeteam Energy, S.A.Inventors: Jesus Mayor, David Sole, Jorge Acedo, Ainhoa Carcar, Javier Perez Barbachano, Mikel Zabaleta, Susana Simon
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Publication number: 20110196543Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20110156390Abstract: The proposed invention describes an alternative for machines with at least one power unit (101) formed by at least one first electronic converter (106) connected to the rotor (109) of the generator, at least one second electronic converter (107) capable of supplying or drawing off the power which the latter is using or producing, and at least one continuous bus (108); with the proposed method it is possible to control the power of the rotor (109), modifying the synchronization speed of the asynchronous generator (103) when it is disconnected from the electrical network supply (102), by means of variation of the frequency of the currents in the rotor (109) which are generated by the first electronic converter (106).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Jesús Mayor Lusarreta, Iker Garmendia Olarreaga, Jorge Acedo Sánchez, Ainhoa Cárcar Mayor, David Solé López, Susana Simón Segura, Mikel Zabaleta Maeztu, Josu Elorriaga Llanos
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Publication number: 20110140432Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for controlling a wind power installation connected to an electrical power grid, in case of a fault in said grid. In the electrical machines that form part of the wind power installation, generators and transformers, it is possible to change the impedance of the neutral closure introducing a plurality of active and passive elements. This limits the currents during the grid fault, thereby reducing the peak torque in the mechanical train of the wind turbines and allows guaranteeing compliance with the network connection requirements, as control of the active and reactive currents is maintained at all times.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Jorge Acedo Sánchez, Ainhoa Cárcar Mayor, Josu Elorriaga Llanos, Jesús Mayor Lusarreta, Susana Simón Segura, David Solé López, Mikel Zabaleta Maeztu, Jesús López Taberna, Luis Marroyo Palomo
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Publication number: 20110118884Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: INGETEAM ENERGY, S.A.Inventors: Jesús MAYOR, David SOLÉ, Jorge ACEDO, Ainhoa CÁRCAR, Javier PÉREZ BARBÁCHANO, Mikel ZABALETA, Susana SIMÓN
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Publication number: 20110118892Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: INGETEAM ENERGY, S.A.Inventors: Jesús Mayor, David Solé, Jorge Acedo, Ainhoa Cárcar, Javier Pérez Barbáchano, Mikel Zabaleta, Susana Simón