Abstract: A system for controlling a power system is provided. The system includes an automatic voltage regulator configured to transmit a pulse output voltage, a power system stabilizer in communication with the automatic voltage regulator, and a self-tuning computing device. The self-tuning computing device is programmed to: a) receive a plurality of sensor information of operation of a generator; b) detect an oscillation during the operation of the generator from the plurality of sensor information; c) determine a gain and a time constant to counteract the oscillation; and d) transmit, to the power system stabilizer, the gain and the time constant. The power system stabilizer is configured to instruct the automatic voltage regulator to adjust its pulse output voltage based on the gain and the time constant.

Abstract: A control system for a power generation system includes a generator coupled to a turbine via a shaft. The control system includes a memory storing instructions. The control system also includes a processor coupled to the memory and configured to execute the instructions. When the instructions are executed it causes the processor to receive a direct current (DC)-link voltage from an automatic voltage regulator (AVR), wherein the AVR is configured to control voltage characteristics of the generator, and to determine a speed of the generator based on the DC-link voltage.

Abstract: A turbine ventilation system includes a controller that is coupled to an actuator that is coupled to a vane that is disposed across an intake port between a gas turbine enclosure and the turbine ventilation system. The controller can cause the actuator to change a position of the vane to alter an air flow from the turbine ventilation system into the gas turbine enclosure based upon feedback from one or more sensors disposed within the gas turbine enclosure.

Abstract: A system includes a clutchless synchronous condensing coupling configured to couple a turbine shaft of a gas turbine system to a generator shaft of a synchronous generator of a power generation system. The clutchless synchronous condensing coupling includes a first coupling portion configured to couple to the turbine shaft, and a second coupling portion configured to couple to the generator shaft. The clutchless synchronous condensing coupling is configured to allow the power generation system to operate in an active power mode and a reactive power mode without a clutch assembly.

Abstract: A system includes a clutchless synchronous condensing coupling configured to couple a turbine shaft of a gas turbine system to a generator shaft of a synchronous generator of a power generation system. The clutchless synchronous condensing coupling includes a first coupling portion configured to couple to the turbine shaft, and a second coupling portion configured to couple to the generator shaft. The clutchless synchronous condensing coupling is configured to allow the power generation system to operate in an active power mode and a reactive power mode without a clutch assembly.

Abstract: A turbine ventilation system includes a controller that is coupled to an actuator that is coupled to a vane that is disposed across an intake port between a gas turbine enclosure and the turbine ventilation system. The controller can cause the actuator to change a position of the vane to alter an air flow from the turbine ventilation system into the gas turbine enclosure based upon feedback from one or more sensors disposed within the gas turbine enclosure.

Abstract: A control system for a power generation system includes a generator coupled to a turbine via a shaft. The control system includes a memory storing instructions. The control system also includes a processor coupled to the memory and configured to execute the instructions. When the instructions are executed it causes the processor to receive a direct current (DC)-link voltage from an automatic voltage regulator (AVR), wherein the AVR is configured to control voltage characteristics of the generator, and to determine a speed of the generator based on the DC-link voltage.

Abstract: Systems and methods for first time synchronization of a generator with an electrical grid are disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a method of first time synchronization of a generator with an electrical grid can be provided.

Abstract: A system includes a pre-assembled, modular valve assembly configured to be coupled to both an industrial gas appliance and a fuel supply system for the industrial gas appliance. The system includes a manual isolation valve, a first block valve, and a bleed valve. The modular valve assembly is configured to be disposed at a location separate from the industrial gas appliance.

Abstract: A gas turbine may include a rotational shaft that couples to a first generator and a second generator. The gas turbine may include a controller that receives one or more load parameters that corresponds to a first set of electrical properties associated with one or more loads coupled to the first generator, the second generator, or both, that receives one or more sensed parameters from one or more sensors that measure a second set of electrical properties associated with the one or more loads, that determines one or more differences between the one or more load parameters and the one or more sensed parameters, and that controls one or more operations of the first generator, the second generator, or both based on the differences.

Abstract: Systems and methods for first time synchronization of a generator with an electrical grid are disclosed. According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a method of first time synchronization of a generator with an electrical grid can be provided.

Abstract: A control system includes memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions. The processor is configured to receive a first indication of a power grid voltage, receive a second indication of a power grid phase angle, receive a third indication of a generator voltage of power provided by a generator, and receive a fourth indication of a generator phase angle of power provided by the generator. The processor is configured to determine a voltage gap between the generator voltage and the power grid voltage and a time difference between the generator phase angle and the power grid phase angle. The processor is configured to generate a signal to cause the generator voltage and the generator phase angle to synchronize with the power grid voltage and the power grid phase angle, respectively.

Abstract: A system includes a turbine having one or more turbine stages and a turbine support system, which may include a turbine support component, a motor coupled to the turbine support component, an auxiliary component, and a first cable interface coupled to the motor and the auxiliary component, and a motor control system. The motor control system includes a controller, a power source coupled to the controller, a second cable interface coupled to the power source, and a cable having a first plug removably coupled to the first cable interface and a second plug removably coupled to the second cable interface. The cable includes a plurality of insulated conductors. The first plug and the first cable interface include a first set of mating motor connectors and mating auxiliary connectors, and the second plug and the second cable interface include a second set of mating motor connectors and mating auxiliary connectors.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a gas turbine fluid wash system includes a fluid wash system controller comprising a processor. The processor is configured to receive a cleaning fluid flow demand from a turbine system controller, wherein the turbine system controller is configured to control the turbine system to produce power. The processor is additionally configured to provide a cleaning fluid flow based on the cleaning fluid flow demand transmitted by the turbine system controller.

Abstract: A control system includes memory storing instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions. The processor is configured to receive a first indication of a power grid voltage, receive a second indication of a power grid phase angle, receive a third indication of a generator voltage of power provided by a generator, and receive a fourth indication of a generator phase angle of power provided by the generator. The processor is configured to determine a voltage gap between the generator voltage and the power grid voltage and a time difference between the generator phase angle and the power grid phase angle. The processor is configured to generate a signal to cause the generator voltage and the generator phase angle to synchronize with the power grid voltage and the power grid phase angle, respectively.

Abstract: A system includes a pre-assembled, modular valve assembly configured to be coupled to both an industrial gas appliance and a fuel supply system for the industrial gas appliance. The system includes a manual isolation valve, a first block valve, and a bleed valve. The modular valve assembly is configured to be disposed at a location separate from the industrial gas appliance.

Abstract: A system includes a turbine having one or more turbine stages and a turbine support system, which may include a turbine support component, a motor coupled to the turbine support component, an auxiliary component, and a first cable interface coupled to the motor and the auxiliary component, and a motor control system. The motor control system includes a controller, a power source coupled to the controller, a second cable interface coupled to the power source, and a cable having a first plug removably coupled to the first cable interface and a second plug removably coupled to the second cable interface. The cable includes a plurality of insulated conductors. The first plug and the first cable interface include a first set of mating motor connectors and mating auxiliary connectors, and the second plug and the second cable interface include a second set of mating motor connectors and mating auxiliary connectors.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a plurality of power units each configured to supply power. Additionally, the system includes a plurality of contacts each configured to toggle an electrical connection of each of the plurality of power units as a network. Moreover, the network is configured to supply power to a load. Furthermore, the system includes a controller configured to control when each of the plurality of contacts toggle according to a power state, and the power state includes information regarding a charge of each power unit, a load demand, and a supplied power being supplied by the plurality of power units.

Abstract: A system includes a gas turbine engine and a flywheel coupled to the gas turbine engine. The gas turbine engine includes at least one compressor stage, at least one combustor, and at least one turbine stage. The flywheel is configured to store a rotational energy from the gas turbine engine, and the rotational energy stored by the flywheel is configured to resist changes in a rotational speed.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a plurality of power units each configured to supply power. Additionally, the system includes a plurality of contacts each configured to toggle an electrical connection of each of the plurality of power units as a network. Moreover, the network is configured to supply power to a load. Furthermore, the system includes a controller configured to control when each of the plurality of contacts toggle according to a power state, and the power state includes information regarding a charge of each power unit, a load demand, and a supplied power being supplied by the plurality of power units.