Generator management system that selectively activates generators based on an operating parameter

摘要

Some embodiments relate to an example generator management system. The generator management system includes a first generator that is adapted to supply power to load and a first generator controller that operates the first generator. The generator management system further includes a second generator that is adapted to supply power to the load and a second generator controller that operates the second generator. The generator management system further includes a communication bus that connects the first generator controller and the second generator controller such that the first generator controller and the second generator controller exchange data. At least one of the first generator controller and the second generator controller selectively activates the first generator and the second generator in an order that depends on an operating parameter of the first generator and the second generator (as opposed to a fixed sequence which is done in existing systems).

主权项

1. A generator management system comprising:
a first generator that is adapted to supply power to a load; a first generator controller that operates the first generator; a second generator that is adapted to supply power to the load; a second generator controller that operates the second generator; a communication bus that directly connects the first generator controller and the second generator controller such that the first generator controller and the second generator controller exchange data; and wherein at least one of the first generator controller and the second generator controller identifies an operating parameter of the first generator and the second generator that is shared between the first generator controller and the second generator controller directly via the communication bus in order to establish an order for activating the first generator and the second generator based on the operating parameter of the first generator and the second generator and dynamically updates the order for activating the first generator and the second generator based on the operating parameter of the first generator and the second generator.