摘要 |
The present invention deals with a system (10) and method for power distribution. The proposed system (10) comprises a plurality of generator systems (12, 14, 16, 18), each generator system (12, 14, 16, 18) comprising an alternating current generator (20, 22, 24, 26) directly connected to a rectifier (28, 30, 32, 34). The alternating current generator (20, 22, 24, 26) is rotationally coupled to a prime mover (13, 15, 17, 19), wherein, upon operation of said prime mover (13, 15, 17, 19), said alternating current generator (20, 22, 24, 26) produces an alternating current output (38, 40, 42, 44). The rectifier (28, 30, 32, 34) directly connected the alternating current generator (20, 22, 24, 26) is adapted to convert said alternating current output (38, 40, 42, 44) of said alternating current generator (20, 22, 24, 26) into a direct current output (46, 48, 50, 52). A direct current distribution bus (36) is coupled to the direct current outputs (46, 48, 50, 52) from each of the rectifiers (28, 30, 32, 34). The system (10) further comprises a plurality of inverters (56, 58, 60, 62) adapted to receive power from said direct current distribution bus (36), the output of each inverter (56, 58, 60, 62) being adapted to drive an alternating current motor (64, 66, 68, 70). |