Patent ID: 6194794
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: H02J

Abstract:
A method of supplying electrical power to a load, comprising the steps of:supplying the load with electric power from the electric utility grid when available;electrically connecting at least one permanent magnet turbogenerator/motor to the load to supply electric power to the load, the at least one permanent magnet turbogenerator/motor having a controller to select between a load control mode of operation, a load following mode of operation, or a peak shaving mode of operation;electrically connecting a reciprocating engine electric generator to the load in parallel with the at least one permanent magnet turbogenerator/motor, the reciprocating engine electric generator to supply less than all of the standby electric power to the load and electric power to start the at least one permanent magnet turbogenerator/motor when electric utility grid power is unavailable, with the at least one permanent magnet turbogenerator/motor to supply the remainder of the standby electric power to the load.