Integrated generator and transformer and associated methods

摘要

An electrical power generating apparatus ( 20 ) may include a housing ( 22 ), an electrical generator ( 24 ) within the housing, and a step-up transformer ( 30 ) within the housing and connected to the electrical generator. A turbine ( 26 ) may be provided exterior the housing ( 22 ) to drive the electrical generator ( 24 ). A barrier wall ( 38 ) may be provided within the housing and ( 22 ) between the electrical generator ( 24 ) and the step-up transformer ( 30 ), and a fire extinguishing system ( 40 ) may be installed within the housing ( 22 ). The step-up transformer ( 30 ) may be connected to the electrical generator ( 24 ) without use of an isolated phase bus.