Patent ID: 8922033
Filing Date: 2014-12-30
Classification: F01P,H02K

Abstract:
1. A power generation system comprising: a genset comprising an engine mechanically coupled to a generator, the genset configured to generate electrical power; a ventilation system having a ventilation inlet and a ventilation outlet, the ventilation system configured for cooling at least one of the engine and the generator, wherein the ventilation inlet has an inlet adjustable shutter and the ventilation outlet has an outlet adjustable shutter, both adjustable shutters configured for adjusting a flow volume of a coolant medium through the ventilation system; one or more temperature sensors disposed in or near the power generating system, the one or more temperature sensors detecting at least one of an air temperature, a cooling fluid temperature, an oil temperature, an engine temperature and a generator temperature; and a controller connected to the one or more temperature sensors, the controller configured to control a position of both the inlet adjustable shutter and the outlet adjustable shutter based on data received from the one or more temperature sensors; wherein the adjustable shutter is comprised of an adjustable member having a series of circumferentially spaced openings; and wherein the adjustable member is comprised of a stack of two discs, where each of the two discs is rotatable relative to the other so that as a first disc is rotated openings in the first disc interact with openings in a second disc to effectively increase or decrease a flow area.