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Expert electrical power simulator
Assignee: Sundstrand Corp
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Filing: 1991-04-04
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Granted: 1993-11-16
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Expires: 2011-04-04
Abstract
Abstract A simulator (100) of an electrical power generating system in accordance with the invention includes a programmed electrical power system simulator (104) specifying at least one simulated electrical power generating element (200) for generating electrical power and at least one simulated contactor (202, 206, 210, 212 and 216) for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated load bus (208), a state of the simulated elements of the simulated electrical power generating system during simulated generation of electrical power and a simulated state of elements of the electrical power generating system in response to a simulated fault condition; an input (102) for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output (106) for outputting data from the programmed simulator including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical power generating system.
Inventors
- 👤 Waleed Said
- 👤 Robert Glass
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:15
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B17/00; G05B17/02; H; H02; H02J; H02J13/00; H02J13/10; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; H02J13/12; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B90/00; Y02B90/20; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y04; Y04S; Y04S10/00; Y04S10/30; Y04S10/40; Y04S20/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 40
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power system simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated airframe contractor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus, a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the simulated electrical power generating system during simulated generation of electrical power and stimulated state of the at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the electric power generating system in response to a simulated fault condition; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulated including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical power generating system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power system simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated airframe contractor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus, a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the simulated electrical power generating system during simulated generation of electrical power and stimulated state of the at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the electric power generating system in response to a simulated fault condition; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulated including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical power generating system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the state of the simulated electrical power generating system is that a plurality of simulated electrical power generating elements are connected in parallel during simulated generation of electrical power by the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 2 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the state of the simulated electrical power generating system is changed so that power from different simulated electrical power generating elements is sequentially connected to different simulated load buses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 4 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the state of the simulated electrical power generating system is changed to cause a break transfer to a simulated load bus between a plurality of simulated electrical power generating elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 6 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the state of the simulated electrical power generating system is changed to cause a no break transfer to a simulated load bus between a plurality of simulated electrical power generating elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 8 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the simulated fault condition is a maximum frequency of simulated electrical power generated by a simulated electrical power generating element of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 10 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the simulated fault condition is a minimum frequency of simulated electrical power generated by a simulated electrical power generating element of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 12 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the simulated fault condition is a maximum voltage generated by a simulated electrical power generating element of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 14 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the simulated fault condition is a minimum voltage generated by a simulated electrical power generating element of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 16 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
31 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the simulated fault condition is a maximum current generated by a simulated electrical power generating element of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 18 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the simulated fault condition is a simulated sensed difference in current flow measured between two points in the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 20 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the simulated fault condition is an under excitation of a field winding of a simulated electrical power generating element of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 22 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
34 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the simulated fault condition is an over excitation of a field winding of a simulated electrical power generating element of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 24 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
41 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the simulated fault condition is that one simulated electrical power generating element is driving another simulated electrical power generating element which is operating as a motor in the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 26 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one simulated parameter of system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
48 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the display displays reasons why a state of a simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus changed in response to a change in at least one parameter of simulated system operation of the simulated electrical power generating system.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
26 words
A simulator in accordance with claim 25 wherein: the simulated electrical power generating element, contactor or load bus which changed state is displayed on the display.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
141 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated airframe contactor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus, and a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the simulated electrical power generating system in response to a simulated fault condition; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulator including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical operation of the electrical power generating system.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
141 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated airframe contactor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus, and a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the simulated electrical power generating system in response to a simulated fault condition; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulator including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical operation of the electrical power generating system.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
134 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power system simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated contactor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus, and a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the electrical power generating system during generation of electrical power; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulator including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical power generating system.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
134 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power system simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated contactor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus, and a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the electrical power generating system during generation of electrical power; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulator including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical power generating system.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
185 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power system simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated contactor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus including rules of operation and logic equations defining the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus, and a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element contactor and load bus of the electrical power generating system during generation of electrical power and a stimulated state of the at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the electric power generating system in response to a simulated fault condition; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulator including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical power generating system.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
185 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power system simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated contactor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus including rules of operation and logic equations defining the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus, and a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element contactor and load bus of the electrical power generating system during generation of electrical power and a stimulated state of the at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the electric power generating system in response to a simulated fault condition; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulator including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical power generating system.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
162 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated airframe contactor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus including rules of operation and logic equations defining the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus, and a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the simulated electrical power generating system in response to a simulated fault condition; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulator including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical operation of the electrical power generating system.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
162 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated airframe contactor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus including rules of operation and logic equations defining the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus, and a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus of the simulated electrical power generating system in response to a simulated fault condition; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulator including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical operation of the electrical power generating system.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
155 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power system simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated contactor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus including rules of operation and logic equations defining the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus, and a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element contactor and load bus of the electrical power generating system during generation of electrical power; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulator including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical power generating system.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
155 words
A simulator of an airframe electrical power generating system comprising: a programmed electrical power system simulator specifying at least one simulated airframe electrical power generating element for generating electrical power and at least one simulated contactor for connecting the at least one simulated electrical power generating element to at least one simulated airframe load bus including rules of operation and logic equations defining the simulated at least one electrical power generating element, contactor and load bus, and a state of the simulated at least one electrical power generating element contactor and load bus of the electrical power generating system during generation of electrical power; an input for inputting data to the programmed simulator relating to the simulated operation of the electrical power generating system; and an output for outputting data from the programmed simulator including a display for displaying data outputted from the programmed simulator relating to simulated operation of the electrical power generating system.
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