Arthur Thinguldstad

US Patent:

20130114776, May 9, 2013

Filed:

Nov 4, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/289301

Inventors:

Arthur M THINGULDSTAD - Wilmington NC, US
Mark A. Bergman - Wilmington NC, US

International Classification:

G21C 7/36
F01D 15/10

US Classification:

376217, 290 52

Abstract:

A generator is installed on and provides electrical power from a turbine by converting the turbine's mechanical energy to electricity. The generated electrical power is used to power controls of the turbine so that the turbine can remain in use through its own energy. The turbine can be a safety-related turbine in a nuclear power plant, such that, through the generator, loss of plant power will not result in loss of use of the turbine and safety-related functions powered by the same. Appropriate circuitry and electrical connections condition the generator to work in tandem with any other power sources present, while providing electrical power with properties required to safely power the controls.