Patent ID: 7521902
Filing Date: 2009-04-21
Classification: H02J

Abstract:
1. A synchronous generator system comprising: a plurality of synchronous generators coupled to a common prime mover such that each synchronous generator of the plurality of synchronous generators receives mechanical power from the common prime mover; a control unit coupled to the plurality of synchronous generators, the control unit configured to compare an actual output power of each synchronous generator of the plurality of synchronous generators to a respective desired output power, and to provide respective correction signals to each synchronous generator, wherein the correction signals facilitate reduction of a difference between the actual output power and the desired output power for each synchronous generator and enable independent control of each synchronous generator, and wherein the correction signals facilitate reduction of the difference between the actual output power and the desired output power for each synchronous generator by facilitating an increasing of or a decreasing of the back EMF of respective exciters of the plurality of synchronous generators.