Abstract: An electric turbomachine for use with an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger or a fuel cell e-compressor includes a high-speed electrical machine located internally within a housing that is arranged to be rotationally driven by a shaft about a rotational axis; a compressor that is arranged to compress fluid within a turbo compressor when it is rotationally driven about the rotational axis by the shaft; a power electronics assembly that is arranged to supply power to the electrical machine; and a control assembly that is arranged to control the power supplied by the power electronics assembly to the electrical machine. The power electronics assembly is mounted externally on the housing on a first surface of the housing, and the control assembly is mounted externally on the housing on a second surface of the housing.

Abstract: An electric turbomachine for use with an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger or a fuel cell e-compressor, said electric turbomachine comprising: a high-speed electrical machine located internally within a housing that is arranged to be rotationally drive a shaft (30) about a rotational axis (R); a compressor that is arranged to compress fluid within a turbo compressor when it is rotationally driven about the rotational axis (R) by the shaft; and a power electronics assembly (190) that is arranged to supply power to the electrical machine; a control assembly (230) that is arranged to control the power supplied by the power electronics assembly to the electrical machine, wherein the power electronics assembly is mounted externally on the housing (50) on a first surface of the housing and the control assembly is mounted externally on the housing on a second surface of the housing.

Abstract: An electric turbomachine for use with an internal combustion engine, turbocharger or a fuel cell e-compressor, said electric turbomachine comprising: a compressor (20) that is arranged to compress fluid within a turbo compressor when it is rotationally driven about a rotational axis (R) by a shaft, said shaft being rotational supported by a drive-end bearing (65) and a non-drive-end bearing (85), and a high-speed electrical machine located within a housing (50) that is arranged to rotationally drive the shaft about the rotational axis (R); said housing comprising a drive-end wall (60) that the shafts extends through to rotationally drive the compressor, a non-drive- end wall (80) at the opposing end of the electric turbomachine to the compressor, and a side wall (55) that extends between the drive-end wall and the non-drive-end wall, and wherein the electric turbomachine comprises a cooling system (330), for receiving a flow of a coolant fluid to cool the electric turbomachine, that is integrated within the h

Abstract: A turbogenerator power electronics system for use with a turbogenerator is described, wherein the turbogenerator power electronics system comprises a plurality of power electronics subsystems connected in parallel, each power electronics subsystem comprising an inverter. In such a way, a modular, reconfigurable power electronics system with increased ability to operate during a fault is provided.

Abstract: Turbomachinery comprising a turbine housing (200) with an engagement formation (210) and a casing (400) for electrical machinery, the casing (400) including an engagement recess (410). Furthermore, the engagement recess (410) comprises a cantilever member (420) and is adapted to receive the engagement formation (210). Finally, the engagement recess (410) and engagement portion (210) are configured such that during operation of said turbomachinery the engagement formation undergoes thermal expansion to expand relative to the engagement recess and exert pressure on the cantilever (member 420). In this way, an improved apparatus for centralising the turbine housing (200) in relation to the casing (400) is provided.

Abstract: A turbogenerator power electronics system for use with a turbogenerator is described, wherein the turbogenerator power electronics system comprises a plurality of power electronics subsystems connected in parallel, each power electronics subsystem comprising an inverter. In such a way, a modular, reconfigurable power electronics system with increased ability to operate during a fault is provided.

Abstract: A turbogenerator rotor lock (1) is described, the turbogenerator rotor lock (1) including a head portion (10) and a locking portion (20, 21), wherein the locking portion (20,21) extends from the head portion (10) to engage with a turbogenerator rotor to prevent its rotation.

Abstract: A method of operation of a turbogenerator system is described. The system comprises a plurality of turbogenerators provided in parallel and in fluid communication with a gas stream. The method comprises identifying one or more of the turbogenerators which are currently operating closest to their maximum power output, and adjusting the speed of one or more of the turbogenerators to cause the power outputs of the plurality of turbogenerators to become more similar. In this way, it is possible to match the power output of the plurality of turbogenerators.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a turbogenerator system when a power electronics circuit of the turbogenerator system is unable to provide a sufficient load on the turbogenerator to prevent the turbogenerator from accelerating uncontrollably is described. The apparatus comprises a monitor including a first sensing device operable to detect a condition of the turbogenerator, and a brake controller responsive to a turbogenerator detection output from the first sensing device to issue a first brake control signal for operating a brake circuit to prevent the turbogenerator from accelerating uncontrollably and a second brake control signal for operating the brake circuit to permit resumption of normal operation of the turbogenerator.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a turbogenerator system when a power electronics circuit of the turbogenerator system is unable to provide a sufficient load on the turbogenerator to prevent the turbogenerator from accelerating uncontrollably is described. The apparatus comprises a monitor including a first sensing device operable to detect a condition of the turbogenerator, and a brake controller responsive to a turbogenerator detection output from the first sensing device to issue a first brake control signal for operating a brake circuit to prevent the turbogenerator from accelerating uncontrollably and a second brake control signal for operating the brake circuit to permit resumption of normal operation of the turbogenerator.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a turbogenerator system when a power electronics circuit of the turbogenerator system is unable to provide a sufficient load on the turbogenerator to prevent the turbogenerator from accelerating uncontrollably is described. The apparatus includes a monitor including a first sensing device operable to detect a condition of the turbogenerator, and a brake controller responsive to a turbogenerator detection output from the first sensing device to issue a first brake control signal for operating a brake circuit to prevent the turbogenerator from accelerating uncontrollably and a second brake control signal for operating the brake circuit to permit resumption of normal operation of the turbogenerator.

Abstract: A method of operation of a turbogenerator system is described. The system comprises a plurality of turbogenerators provided in parallel and in fluid communication with a gas stream. The method comprises identifying one or more of the turbogenerators which are currently operating closest to their maximum power output, and adjusting the speed of one or more of the turbogenerators to cause the power outputs of the plurality of turbogenerators to become more similar. In this way, it is possible to match the power output of the plurality of turbogenerators.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a turbogenerator system when a power electronics circuit of the turbogenerator system is unable to provide a sufficient load on the turbogenerator to prevent the turbogenerator from accelerating uncontrollably is described. The apparatus comprises a monitor including a first sensing device operable to detect a condition of the turbogenerator, and a brake controller responsive to a turbogenerator detection output from the first sensing device to issue a first brake control signal for operating a brake circuit to prevent the turbogenerator from accelerating uncontrollably and a second brake control signal for operating the brake circuit to permit resumption of normal operation of the turbogenerator.

Abstract: A turbogenerator system for extracting energy from a fluid stream is described. The system comprises a turbogenerator arranged to be driven by the fluid, the turbogenerator comprising a turbogenerator turbine having an inlet for receiving the fluid and an outlet for exhausting the fluid. The turbogenerator further comprises an alternator arranged on an output shaft of the turbogenerator turbine for the conversion of shaft power into electrical power. A control arrangement is provided for controlling operation of the turbogenerator in dependence upon operating conditions for the turbogenerator system.