Abstract: Methods for starting an AC motor with a variable speed drive and switching the motor to a higher voltage power source are described. Provided are AC motors with a stator having a plurality of coils, the plurality comprising a complete set of coils for each phase, the complete set comprising a first set of coils comprising first groups of coils connected in series, or parallel, or a combination, and a second set of coils comprising second groups of coils connected in series, or parallel, or a combination, wherein the output of a variable speed drive is connected to a tap on the complete set of coils such that the AC motor may be started with a variable speed drive, and an output of the power line is connected to the series of the first and second sets of coils.

Abstract: A system and method for converting otherwise wasted energy produced in the form of heated gases as a byproduct of an industrial process into electrical energy. At least some waste gases are diverted from a typical exhaust structure through a heat exchanger and back into the exhaust structure. The amount of gases flowing through the heat exchanger is monitored and regulated by a controller. A heat source liquid is simultaneously circulated under pressure through the heat exchanger and through an organic Rankine cycle system. The amount of heat source liquid being circulated is also monitored and regulated by the controller. The ORC system converts the heat from the heat source liquid into electricity.

Abstract: Methods for starting an AC motor with a variable speed drive and switching the motor to a higher voltage power source are described. Provided are AC motors with a stator having a plurality of coils, the plurality comprising a complete set of coils for each phase, the complete set comprising a first set of coils comprising first groups of coils connected in series, or parallel, or a combination, and a second set of coils comprising second groups of coils connected in series, or parallel, or a combination, wherein the output of a variable speed drive is connected to a tap on the complete set of coils such that the AC motor may be started with a variable speed drive, and an output of the power line is connected to the series of the first and second sets of coils.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently regulating the fuel consumption of a variable speed combustion engine used to control loads such as a hoist motor in a mobile gantry crane based on load motor speed commands issued by a crane operator. The system and method can rely on a programmable logic controller to issue engine fuel commands to regulate engine speed based on interpolations derived from data representing the relationship between load motor voltage and engine speed and data representing the relationship between engine speed and engine power capacity. The method may also be used in modified form by combustion engines which need digital fixed speed commands.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently regulating the fuel consumption of a variable speed combustion engine used to control loads such as a hoist motor in a mobile gantry crane based on load motor speed commands issued by a crane operator. The system and method can rely on a programmable logic controller to issue engine fuel commands to regulate engine speed based on interpolations derived from data representing the relationship between load motor voltage and engine speed and data representing the relationship between engine speed and engine power capacity. The method may also be used in modified form by combustion engines which need digital fixed speed commands.

Abstract: A system and method for converting otherwise wasted energy produced in the form of heated gases as a byproduct of an industrial process into electrical energy. At least some waste gases are diverted from a typical exhaust structure through a heat exchanger and back into the exhaust structure. The amount of gases flowing through the heat exchanger is monitored and regulated by a controller. A heat source liquid is simultaneously circulated under pressure through the heat exchanger and through an organic Rankine cycle system. The amount of heat source liquid being circulated is also monitored and regulated by the controller. The ORC system converts the heat from the heat source liquid into electricity.

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently regulating the fuel consumption of a variable speed combustion engine used to control loads such as a hoist motor in a mobile gantry crane based on load motor speed commands issued by a crane operator. The system and method can rely on a programmable logic controller to issue engine fuel commands to regulate engine speed based on interpolations derived from data representing the relationship between load motor voltage and engine speed and data representing the relationship between engine speed and engine power capacity. The method may also be used in modified form by combustion engines which need digital fixed speed commands.