WO2012164637A1 - 発電機用ブレーキ装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a generator brake device used in a power generation system including an AC generator and a rectifier.
- AC generators are widely used.
- Examples of the drive source for the AC generator include hydropower, thermal power, and nuclear power.
- wind power is being used as another drive source.
- an AC generator is rotated by a water turbine or a windmill to generate power.
- a DC generator is used.
- a general DC generator has a configuration equivalent to an AC generator and a rectifier inside. Therefore, it can be said that a general DC generator is a generator having an AC generator and a rectifier.
- a brake device In an AC generator, in order to prevent damage to the AC generator, it may be necessary to suppress its rotation. In preparation for such a case, a brake device is incorporated in the AC generator.
- a mechanical brake device requires high mechanical strength and tends to be expensive.
- When a mechanical brake device is employed it is necessary to incorporate a necessary configuration into the AC generator. For this reason, it is necessary to change the design of the AC generator. Further, by adopting a mechanical brake device, the number of inspection items during maintenance increases, and the maintenance work becomes complicated. Therefore, it cannot be said that it is easy to employ a mechanical brake device.
- An electrical brake device requires a measuring device and a control device for its operation.
- a measuring device detects the parameter regarding an operating condition from an alternating current generator, and sends a signal to a control apparatus.
- a control device brakes an alternating current generator based on the signal sent from a measuring device.
- parameters detected by the measuring device can include the rotational speed of the AC generator, the output voltage of the AC generator, the wind speed, and the rotational speed of the windmill.
- This electric brake device includes a brake circuit and a control device.
- the brake circuit has a semiconductor switch and a series resistor.
- the control device is configured to be able to control the operation of the semiconductor switch.
- the electric brake device is provided with a switch control power source.
- the switch control power supply detects the current of the brake circuit and outputs a control signal for the semiconductor switch.
- the semiconductor switch can be operated even when an external power source such as a battery cannot be used.
- the present invention has the following configuration in order to solve the problem.
- the first feature of the generator brake device according to the present invention is that “the generator brake device used in a power generation system including an AC generator and a rectifier connected to an output line of the AC generator”.
- the thermal switch is installed on the output line of the alternator so that the circuit connecting the output lines of the alternator can be disconnected and connected, and the thermal switch detects the temperature.
- a heat source for operating the AC generator, the rectifier, a heating element installed in the output line of the AC generator, a heating element installed in the output line of the rectifier, and the rectifier It must be at least one of a load or a storage battery connected to the output line.
- a second feature of the generator brake device is a generator brake device used in a power generation system including an AC generator and a rectifier connected to the AC generator.
- the thermal switch is installed on the output line of the rectifier so as to be capable of disconnecting and connecting the circuit connecting the output lines of the rectifier, and the thermal switch detects the temperature and operates.
- the “characteristic circuit that connects the output lines of the rectifiers and that the thermal switch disconnects and connects” in the second feature is referred to as “second circuit” in the following description.
- the third feature of the generator brake device according to the present invention is that “the heating element is installed in the circuit” in addition to the second feature. That is, in the generator brake device having the third feature, the heat generating element is installed in the second circuit.
- the fourth feature of the generator brake device is “in the case where the storage battery is connected to the output line of the rectifier, A rectifier element is installed on the output line of the rectifier, and the direction in which the current flows through the rectifier element is from the high-order terminal of the rectifier to the high-order terminal of the storage battery and from the low-order terminal of the storage battery The direction of the rectifier toward the lower terminal, and the rectifying element is located closer to the storage battery than the circuit ”.
- the fifth feature of the generator brake device is "a generator brake device used in a power generation system including an AC generator and a rectifier connected to the AC generator, A heating element is installed in the output line of the rectifier, and a thermal switch is installed in the output line of the rectifier in which the heating element is installed so that the circuit bypassing the heating element can be disconnected and connected.
- the “circuit that bypasses the heat generating element and the thermal switch disconnects and connects” in the fifth feature is referred to as “third circuit” in the following description.
- the sixth feature of the generator brake device according to the present invention is as follows. “Power generation including an AC generator and a rectifier connected to the AC generator, and a storage battery is connected to an output line of the rectifier.
- a brake device for a generator used in a system wherein the switch element of a voltage switch having a voltage detection element and a switch element is connected between output lines of the rectifier between output lines of the rectifier
- the thermal switch can disconnect and connect the circuit connecting the high-side terminal and the low-side terminal of the storage battery between the output lines of the rectifier.
- the voltage detection element is capable of detecting the voltage of the storage battery and is based on the detected voltage in the circuit that is disconnected and connected by the thermal switch.
- the switch element is installed so that an operation signal can be transmitted, and the circuit that is disconnected and connected by the thermal switch is located closer to the storage battery than the circuit that is disconnected and connected by the switch element.
- the rectifier is installed in the output line of the rectifier, and the direction of current flow through the rectifier is from the high-order terminal of the rectifier to the high-order terminal of the storage battery and the low-order terminal of the storage battery.
- the rectifier element is located on the rectifier side of the circuit that is disconnected and connected by the heat source, and the heat source for detecting and operating the temperature switch is a heat source,
- the rectifier a heating element installed in the output line of the AC generator, a heating element installed in the output line of the rectifier, the storage battery, and the rectifying element It must be at least one of them.
- the “characteristic circuit that connects the output lines of the rectifiers and in which the switch element of the voltage switch is disconnected and connected” in the sixth feature is referred to as “fourth circuit” in the following description. That is to say.
- a circuit that connects between a high-order terminal and a low-order terminal of a storage battery, in which a thermal switch disconnects and connects” is referred to as “fifth circuit” in the following description.
- the seventh feature of the generator brake device is that, in addition to the sixth feature, “a heating element is installed in the circuit that is disconnected and connected by the switch element”. And a heat source for operating the thermal switch by detecting temperature is installed in the AC generator, the rectifier, a heating element installed in the output line of the AC generator, and an output line of the rectifier The heating element is at least one of the generated heating element, the storage battery, and the rectifying element, and is installed in the circuit that is disconnected and connected by the switch element. It is.
- the thermal switch detects the temperature and disconnects and connects the first circuit, the second circuit, the third circuit, or the fifth circuit. And this thermal switch should just be what does not require electric power for the action
- the heating element in the generator brake device according to the present invention may be an element that generates heat when a current flows.
- Examples of such a heating element include a resistor and a diode.
- the voltage switch may be any switch as long as the switch element disconnects and connects the fourth circuit based on the voltage detected by the voltage detection element. There is no problem even if the voltage switch requires electric power for its operation.
- the thermal switch is activated to connect the first circuit.
- the 1st circuit connects between the output lines of an alternator. A large current flows through the AC generator by the first circuit. As a result, a braking torque that prevents rotation of the AC generator is generated, and an electric brake is applied to the AC generator.
- the thermal switch is activated to connect the second circuit. The second circuit connects the output lines of the rectifier. The second circuit causes a large current to flow through the alternator. As a result, a braking torque that prevents rotation of the AC generator is generated, and an electric brake is applied to the AC generator.
- the case where the second circuit has a heating element is compared with the case where the second circuit does not have a heating element.
- the magnitude of the current flowing through the AC generator is smaller in the former case than in the latter case. Therefore, the effect of the electric brake applied by the former second circuit is weaker than the effect of the electric brake applied by the latter second circuit.
- the generator brake device having the third feature is suitable, for example, in stall operation in wind power generation.
- the thermal switch is activated to connect the second circuit.
- the second circuit connects the output lines of the rectifier. At this time, even if the connection between the rectifier and the storage battery is maintained, the high-order terminal and the low-order terminal of the storage battery are not short-circuited via the second circuit. Further, current does not flow from the high-order terminal of the storage battery to the low-order terminal via the second circuit. This is because the rectifying element prevents current from flowing from the high-order terminal of the storage battery to the low-order terminal.
- the thermal switch is activated to connect the third circuit.
- a large current flows through the AC generator by the third circuit.
- a braking torque that prevents rotation of the AC generator is generated, and an electric brake is applied to the AC generator.
- the thermal switch is activated to connect the fifth circuit.
- a 5th circuit connects between the high-order side terminal and low-order side terminal of a storage battery.
- the voltage detection element of the voltage switch installed in the fifth circuit detects the voltage of the storage battery. And according to the voltage of a storage battery, a voltage detection element transmits an operation signal to the switch element of a voltage switch. When the switch element is activated, the fourth circuit is connected.
- the generator brake device having the seventh feature is suitable, for example, in stall operation in wind power generation.
- the voltage switch is activated only when the thermal switch connects the fifth circuit.
- the thermal switch connects the fifth circuit only when there is a high need to apply an electrical brake to the AC generator. That is, when the generator is performing normal power generation, the fifth circuit is disconnected and there is no need to supply power to the voltage switch.
- the wind speed, the rotational speed of the windmill, the rotational speed of the alternating current generator, and the output of the alternating current generator change instantaneously and greatly.
- the operation and release of the electric brake are switched based on the wind speed, the rotational speed of the windmill, the rotational speed of the AC generator, and the output of the AC generator. In such a case, switching between operation and release is likely to occur frequently in an electric brake.
- the instantaneous change width of the temperature of the heat source detected by the thermal switch is relatively moderate.
- the temperature of the heat source rises when the state in which the output of the AC generator becomes excessive continues for a while.
- the state where the output of the AC generator becomes excessive only lasts for a short time, the temperature of the heat source does not change greatly.
- the temperature of the heat source exceeds the operating temperature of the thermal switch, the temperature of the heat source does not decrease unless the operation of the thermal switch continues for a while. Therefore, frequent switching between activation and release of the electric brake is prevented.
- the operating temperature and the return temperature of the thermal switch as follows. That is, it is preferable to set the operating temperature of the thermal switch 15 to 25 ° C. higher than the return temperature. Such a setting efficiently prevents frequent switching between actuation and release of the electric brake.
- the brake device for a generator according to the present invention can be easily configured using conventional electric components, and the number of necessary components can be reduced. For this reason, manufacture at an inexpensive cost is possible. Also, it is very easy to incorporate into the power generation system. Furthermore, maintenance work is facilitated.
- the generator brake device according to the present invention is widely applicable to AC generators regardless of the type of drive source.
- the generator brake device according to the present invention is particularly suitable for an AC generator using wind power as a drive source. Moreover, it is suitable also in the AC generator which uses the rotation of a water wheel or a screw as a drive source.
- the generator brake device may have a plurality of features among the first feature, the second feature, the fifth feature, and the sixth feature.
- the generator brake device according to the present invention may have a plurality of features among the first feature, the third feature, the fifth feature, and the sixth feature.
- the generator brake device according to the present invention may have a plurality of features among the first feature, the fourth feature, the fifth feature, and the sixth feature.
- the power generation system 1 includes a windmill (not shown), a wind power generator 10, and a rectifier 20.
- the wind power generator 10 is a three-phase AC generator, and is configured to be rotatable by the windmill.
- the wind power generator 10 includes three cables 12, 13, and 14 as an output line 11 for a three-phase AC voltage.
- the cables 12, 13, and 14 are connected to the input terminal 21 of the rectifier 20.
- a thermostat 41 is installed on the output line 11 as a thermal switch.
- the thermostat 41 is configured to be able to detect the temperature of the main body surface of the wind power generator 10.
- the operating temperature at which the thermostat 41 is turned on is T1
- the return temperature at which the thermostat 41 is turned off is T2.
- T1 ⁇ T2 20 ° C.
- the thermostat 41 has a configuration for performing the following operations. When the temperature of the main body surface of the wind power generator 10 rises to T1 or more, the thermostat 41 is turned on and connects the circuits that connect the cables 12, 13, and 14. This circuit connected by the thermostat 41 is the first circuit. And if the temperature of the main body surface of the wind power generator 10 falls below T2, the thermostat 41 will be turned OFF and will cut
- a thermostat 41 forms the first brake 40.
- the rectifier 20 is a three-phase AC rectifier and is a so-called bridge diode.
- the rectifier 20 has three sets of two diodes connected in series, and these sets of diodes are connected in parallel to each other.
- the rectifier 20 includes two cables 25 and 26 as an output line 24 of a rectified DC voltage.
- the cables 25 and 26 are connected to the storage battery 30.
- a cable 25 connects the high-order output terminal 22 of the rectifier 20 and the high-order terminal 31 of the storage battery 30.
- a cable 26 connects the lower output terminal 23 of the rectifier 20 and the lower terminal 32 of the storage battery 30.
- a cable 51 is installed so as to be connectable between the cable 25 and the cable 26.
- a thermostat 52 is installed as a thermal switch at a connection point between the cable 25 and the cable 51.
- the thermostat 52 is configured to be able to detect the temperature of a resistor 53 described later.
- the operating temperature at which the thermostat 52 is turned on is T3, and the return temperature at which the thermostat 52 is turned off is T4.
- T3-T4 20 ° C (2)
- a resistor 53 is installed as a heating element at a position closer to the storage battery 30 than the thermostat 52.
- the resistor 53 is made of a heating wire and is enclosed in a resin having a high thermal conductivity.
- Examples of the heating wire forming the resistor 53 include a nichrome wire and a stainless steel wire.
- Examples of the resin that encloses the resistor 53 include unsaturated polyester resin, polyester resin, and epoxy resin.
- the thermostat 52 is in contact with the resin enclosing the resistor 53 so that the temperature of the resistor 53 can be detected.
- the thermostat 52 has a configuration for performing the following operations.
- the thermostat 52 When the temperature of the resistor 53 rises to T3 or more, the thermostat 52 is turned on, and the circuit connecting the cable 25 and the cable 26 is connected by the cable 51. This circuit connected by the thermostat 52 is the second circuit.
- the thermostat 52 disconnects the connection between the rectifier 20 and the storage battery 30 via the cable 25 at the same time as connecting the second circuit.
- the thermostat 52 is turned off and the second circuit is disconnected.
- the thermostat 52 connects the rectifier 20 and the storage battery 30 via the cable 25 at the same time as disconnecting the second circuit.
- the thermostat 52, the cable 51, and the resistor 53 form the second brake 50.
- the resistor 61 is installed as a heating element at a position closer to the storage battery 30 than the resistor 53.
- the cable 62 is connected to a position closer to the storage battery 30 than the resistor 53 so that a circuit that bypasses the resistor 61 can be formed.
- a thermostat 63 is installed on the cable 62 as a thermal switch.
- a resistor 61 and a thermostat 63 are installed in parallel.
- the operating temperature at which the thermostat 63 is turned on is T5
- the return temperature at which the thermostat 63 is turned off is T6.
- T5-T6 20 ° C (3)
- the resistor 61 is made of a heating wire and is enclosed in a resin having a high thermal conductivity.
- Examples of the heating wire that forms the resistor 61 include a nichrome wire and a stainless steel wire.
- Examples of the resin that encloses the resistor 61 include unsaturated polyester resin, polyester resin, and epoxy resin.
- the thermostat 63 is in contact with the resin enclosing the resistor 61 so that the temperature of the resistor 61 can be detected.
- the thermostat 63 has a configuration for performing the following operations. When the temperature of the resistor 61 rises to T5 or more, the thermostat 63 is turned on, and a circuit that bypasses the resistor 61 is connected by the cable 62. This detour circuit connected by the thermostat 63 is the third circuit. When the heat generation temperature of the resistor 61 falls below T6, the thermostat 63 is turned off and the third circuit is disconnected. The thermostat 63, the cable 62, and the resistor 61 form a third brake 60. The third brake 60 is located closer to the storage battery 30 than the second brake 50.
- the cable 71 is installed between the cable 25 and the cable 26.
- the connection point 72 between the cable 25 and the cable 71 is located closer to the storage battery 30 than the resistor 61 and the thermostat 63.
- a resistor 73 is installed as a heating element.
- a switch element 76 of the voltage switch 74 is installed in series with the resistor 73.
- the resistor 73 is made of a heating wire. Examples of the heating wire that forms the resistor 73 include a nichrome wire and a stainless steel wire.
- the voltage switch 74 includes a voltage detection element 75 and a switch element 76.
- the voltage detection element 75 is configured to be able to detect the voltage of the storage battery 30 via a fifth circuit described later.
- the voltage detection element 75 has a configuration for performing the following operation. When the voltage detection element 75 detects that the voltage of the storage battery 30 has become equal to or higher than V1, the voltage detection element 75 transmits an ON signal to the switch element 76. And if the voltage detection element 75 detects that the voltage of the storage battery 30 became V2 or less, it will transmit an OFF signal to the switch element 76.
- These ON signal and OFF signal are operation signals transmitted from the voltage detection element 75 to the switch element 76.
- equation (4) is materialized. V1> V2 (4)
- the switch element 76 has a configuration for performing the following operations.
- the switch element 76 receives the ON signal from the voltage detection element 75, the switch element 76 connects a circuit that connects the cable 25 and the cable 26 by the cable 71. This circuit connected by the switch element 76 is the fourth circuit.
- the switch element 76 receives the OFF signal from the voltage detection element 75, the switch element 76 disconnects the fourth circuit. Further, the switch element 76 disconnects the fourth circuit when neither the ON signal nor the OFF signal is received from the voltage detection element 75.
- a diode 77 is installed in the cable 25 as a rectifying element.
- the diode 77 is located closer to the storage battery 30 than the connection point 72.
- the anode of the diode 77 is connected to the rectifier 20 side, and the cathode of the diode 77 is connected to the storage battery 30 side.
- the diode 77 and the resistor 73 are sealed together in a resin having a high thermal conductivity. Examples of the resin enclosing the diode 77 and the resistor 73 include unsaturated polyester resin, polyester resin, and epoxy resin.
- a cable 78 is installed between the cable 25 and the cable 26.
- a connection point 79 between the cable 78 and the cable 25 is located closer to the storage battery 30 than the diode 77.
- a thermostat 80 is installed on the cable 78 as a thermal switch.
- a voltage detection element 75 is installed in series with the thermostat 80 in the cable 78.
- the operating temperature at which the thermostat 80 is turned on is T7, and the return temperature at which the thermostat 80 is turned off is T8.
- T7-T8 20 ° C (5)
- the thermostat 80 is in contact with the resin enclosing the diode 77 and the resistor 73 so that the temperature of the diode 77 and the resistor 73 can be detected.
- the thermostat 80 has a configuration for performing the following operations. When the temperature of the diode 77 rises to T7 or higher, the thermostat 80 is turned on, and the circuit connecting the cable 25 and the cable 26 is connected by the cable 78. This circuit connected by the thermostat 80 is the fifth circuit. When both the temperatures of the diode 77 and the resistor 73 are lowered to T8 or less, the thermostat 80 is turned off and the fifth circuit is disconnected. That is, when the thermostat 80 is turned on, the voltage detection element 75 has a configuration for detecting the voltage of the storage battery 30 via the fifth circuit.
- the diode 77, the resistor 73, the voltage switch 74, the cable 71, the thermostat 80, and the cable 78 form a fourth brake 70.
- the fourth brake 70 is located closer to the storage battery 30 than the third brake 60.
- the first brake 40, the second brake 50, the third brake 60, and the fourth brake 70 form a generator brake device.
- the above is the configuration of the generator brake device. Next, the function and effect produced by the generator brake device will be described. First, the case where the wind power generator 10 performs normal power generation will be described.
- the temperature of the main body surface of the wind power generator 10 is less than T1
- the temperature of the resistor 53 is less than T3
- the temperature of the resistor 61 is less than T5
- the temperature of the diode 77 is less than T7.
- the output lines 11 and 24 are in the following state.
- the thermostat 41 is OFF and disconnects the first circuit. At this time, the first brake 40 is released and is not operating. There is no power consumption by the first brake 40.
- the thermostat 52 is OFF and disconnects the second circuit. At this time, the second brake 50 is released and is not operating. There is no power consumption by the second brake 50.
- the thermostat 63 is OFF and cuts off the third circuit. At this time, the third brake 60 is released and is not operating. There is no power consumption by the third brake 60.
- the thermostat 80 is OFF and the fifth circuit is disconnected. At this time, the voltage detection element 75 is not operating. There is no power consumption by the voltage detection element 75. Since the fifth circuit is disconnected, the switch element 76 receives neither the ON signal nor the OFF signal from the voltage detection element 75. Therefore, the switch element 76 cuts off the fourth circuit. That is, the fourth brake 70 is released and is not operating. Further, there is no power consumption by the fourth brake 70.
- FIG. 1 shows a state where the first brake 40, the second brake 50, the third brake 60, and the fourth brake 70 are all released.
- the rotational speed of the wind power generator 10 increases and the wind power generator 10 needs to be braked will be described.
- the rotational speed of the wind power generator 10 becomes too large due to strong winds such as typhoons, the wind power generator 10 must be braked to prevent damage.
- the temperature of the surface of the main body of the wind power generator 10 gradually increases.
- the first brake 40 is activated. That is, the thermostat 41 is activated and turned on, and connects the first circuit.
- the first circuit connects the cables 12, 13, and 14, and the cables 12, 13, and 14 are short-circuited. Due to this short circuit, a large current flows through the wind power generator 10. And the braking torque which prevents rotation of the wind power generator 10 generate
- the operation of the first brake 40 is released. That is, the thermostat 41 returns and turns off. Then, the thermostat 41 disconnects the first circuit. After that, if any of the second brake 50, the third brake 60, and the fourth brake 70 is not operated, the wind power generator 10 resumes normal power generation.
- the temperature of the resistor 53 gradually increases.
- the second brake 50 is activated. That is, the thermostat 52 is activated and turned on.
- the thermostat 52 connects the second circuit.
- the cable 25 and the cable 26 are short-circuited by the second circuit.
- the thermostat 52 disconnects the rectifier 20 and the storage battery 30 by the cable 25.
- the temperature of the resistor 61 gradually increases.
- the third brake 60 is activated. That is, the thermostat 63 is activated and turned on.
- the thermostat 63 connects the third circuit. A large current flows through the wind power generator 10 by the third circuit. And the braking torque which prevents rotation of the wind power generator 10 generate
- the operation of the third brake 60 is released. That is, the thermostat 63 returns and turns off. Then, the thermostat 63 disconnects the third circuit. After that, if none of the first brake 40, the second brake 50, and the fourth brake 70 is operating, the wind power generator 10 resumes normal power generation.
- the temperature of the diode 77 increases.
- the fourth brake 70 is partially activated. That is, the thermostat 80 is activated and turned on.
- the thermostat 80 connects the fifth circuit.
- the voltage detection element 75 detects the voltage of the storage battery 30.
- the fourth brake 70 is completely operated. That is, the voltage detection element 75 detects that the voltage of the storage battery 30 has become equal to or higher than V1, and transmits an ON signal to the switch element 76. When the switch element 76 receives the ON signal from the voltage detection element 75, the switch element 76 connects the fourth circuit.
- the power of the storage battery 30 is consumed by a load connected to the storage battery 30 and the voltage detection element 75.
- the operation of the fourth brake 70 is partially released. That is, the voltage detection element 75 transmits an OFF signal to the switch element 76. Then, the switch element 76 disconnects the fourth circuit.
- the temperature of the diode 77 and the resistor 73 becomes equal to or lower than the temperature T8, the operation of the fourth brake 70 is completely released. That is, the thermostat 80 disconnects the fifth circuit. If none of the first brake 40, the second brake 50, and the third brake 60 is in operation, the wind power generator 10 resumes normal power generation, and charging of the storage battery 30 is also resumed.
- the temperatures T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, and T8 are appropriately set according to the climate of the place where the power generation system 1 is installed and the output of the wind power generator 10. Further, the voltages V1 and V2 are appropriately set according to the capacity of the storage battery 30.
- the generator brake device is formed by the first brake 40, the second brake 50, the third brake 60, and the fourth brake 70.
- the generator brake device may include any one or more of the first brake 40, the second brake 50, the third brake 60, and the fourth brake 70.
- the third brake 60 may be located closer to the rectifier 20 than the second brake 50.
- the heat source that the thermostat 41 detects the temperature may be any of the inside of the main body of the wind power generator 10, the rectifier 20, the resistors 53 and 61, and the diode 77.
- the heat source that the thermostat 52 detects the temperature may be any of the main body surface of the wind power generator 10, the inside of the main body of the wind power generator 10, the rectifier 20, the resistor 61, and the diode 77. .
- the heat source for detecting the temperature by the thermostat 63 may be any of the main body surface of the wind power generator 10, the inside of the main body of the wind power generator 10, the rectifier 20, the resistor 53, and the diode 77.
- the heat source for detecting the temperature by the thermostat 80 may be any one of the main body surface of the wind power generator 10, the inside of the main body of the wind power generator 10, the rectifier 20, and the resistors 53 and 61.
- any one of the thermostat 52, the resistor 53, and the diode 77 may be installed on the cable 26.
- the resistor 61, the cable 62, and the thermostat 63 may be installed on the cable 26.
- another load may be connected to the output line 24 of the rectifier 20 instead of the storage battery 30.
- the thermostat 52 is assumed to disconnect the connection between the rectifier 20 and the storage battery 30 in the cable 25.
- the thermostat 52 may always connect between the rectifier 20 and the storage battery 30 in the cable 25 (see FIG. 2). Even in such a configuration, no current flows from the storage battery 30 through the second circuit while the second brake 50 is operating. This is because the diode 77 prevents such a current flow.
- the power generation system 1 used in this demonstration test has only the second brake 50 and does not have the first brake 40, the third brake 60, and the fourth brake 70.
- the conditions in the power generation system 1 are as follows.
- the rated output of the wind power generator 10 is 500W.
- the voltage of the storage battery 30 is 24V.
- the thermostat 52 is a bimetal disk type thermostat.
- the resistor 53 is a 2 ⁇ nichrome wire.
- the resin enclosing the resistor 53 is an unsaturated polyester resin.
- the operating temperature of the thermostat 52 is 70 ° C., and the return temperature of the thermostat 52 is 50 ° C.
- the temperature of the resistor 53 is a temperature obtained by measuring the metal surface around the thermostat 12 with a thermocouple.
- FIGS. 3, 6, and 9 are graphs showing temporal changes in the temperature of the resistor 53 and the wind speed.
- the graphs of FIGS. 4, 7, and 10 are graphs showing temporal changes in the temperature of the resistor 53 and the output voltage of the wind power generator 10.
- the graphs of FIGS. 5, 8, and 11 are graphs showing temporal changes in the temperature of the resistor 53 and the current flowing through the wind power generator 10.
- the horizontal axis in FIGS. 3 to 11 represents time
- the right vertical axis in FIGS. 3 to 11 represents the temperature of the resistor 53.
- the left vertical axis in FIGS. 3, 6 and 9 represents the wind speed
- the left vertical axis in FIGS. 4, 7 and 10 represents the output voltage of the wind power generator 10, and FIGS.
- the left vertical axis represents the current flowing through the wind power generator 10.
- the measurement time shown in the graphs of FIGS. 3 to 5 is 120 minutes from the start of the test.
- the measurement time shown in the graphs of FIGS. 6 to 8 is 65 minutes to 20 minutes after the start of the test.
- the measurement time shown in the graphs of FIGS. 9 to 11 is 68 minutes to 2 minutes after the start of the test.
- the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 fluctuates finely in the range of 0.55 to 41.49 V from the start of the test to 68 minutes 29 seconds.
- the second brake 50 is in a released state, and the wind power generator 10 continues to perform normal power generation.
- the current flowing through the wind power generator 10 suddenly increased from 2.08 A to 6.89 A, and the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 rapidly decreased from 30.09 V to 0 V.
- the state in which the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 is 0 V continues from 68 minutes 30 seconds to 79 minutes 41 seconds after the start of the test. That is, at the time of 68 minutes 30 seconds after the start of the test, the second brake 50 is operating. The state where the second brake 50 is operating continues for 79 minutes and 41 seconds after the start of the test.
- the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 is 1.61 V at 79 minutes 42 seconds after the start of the test. And from 79 minutes 42 seconds to 85 minutes 20 seconds after the start of the test, the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 fluctuates finely in the range of 1.61 to 41.11V. During this time, the second brake 50 is in a released state, and the wind power generator 10 continues to perform normal power generation.
- the current flowing through the wind power generator 10 suddenly increased from 0.86 A to 6.32 A, and the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 rapidly decreased from 27.23 V to 0 V.
- the state in which the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 is 0 V continues from 85 minutes 21 seconds to 94 minutes 33 seconds after the start of the test. That is, the second brake 50 is operating at 85 minutes 20 seconds after the start of the test. The state where the second brake 50 is operating continues until 94 minutes and 33 seconds after the start of the test.
- the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 is 2.87V. From 94 minutes 34 seconds to 101 minutes 17 seconds after the start of the test, the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 fluctuates finely in the range of 2.87 to 39.24V. During this time, the second brake 50 is in a released state, and the wind power generator 10 continues to perform normal power generation.
- the current flowing through the wind power generator 10 suddenly increased from 2.39 A to 6.21 A, and the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 rapidly decreased from 30.08 V to 0 V.
- the state where the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 is 0 V continues from 101 minutes 18 seconds to 111 minutes 19 seconds after the start of the test. That is, the second brake 50 is operating at 101 minutes 18 seconds after the start of the test. The state in which the second brake 50 is operating continues until 111 minutes 19 seconds after the start of the test.
- the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 is 2.71V.
- the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 fluctuates finely in the range of 2.71 to 40.39 V from 111 minutes 20 seconds to 115 minutes 56 seconds after the start of the test.
- the second brake 50 is in a released state, and the wind power generator 10 continues to perform normal power generation.
- the current flowing through the wind power generator 10 suddenly increased from 0.22 A to 5.54 A, and the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 rapidly decreased from 25.82 V to 0 V.
- the state in which the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 is 0 V continues from 115 minutes 57 seconds after the start of the test to the end of the test. That is, at the time of 115 minutes 57 seconds after the start of the test, the second brake 50 is operating. The state where the second brake 50 is operating continues until the end of the test.
- the temperature of the resistor 53 is lower than 70 ° C. when the brake 50 starts to operate. Further, when the operation of the brake 50 is released, the temperature of the resistor 53 is lower than 50 ° C. This is considered to be because the temperature of the metal surface around the thermostat 12 was measured as the temperature of the resistor 53. As shown in FIG. 3, the instantaneous fluctuation range of the wind speed is very large throughout the 120-minute test. When the electric brake is controlled based on the wind speed, the electric brake is frequently operated and released. In order to prevent such a situation, complicated electric brake control is required.
- the instantaneous fluctuation range of the current flowing through the wind power generator 10 is very large.
- the electric brake is controlled based on the current flowing through the wind power generator 10, the electric brake is frequently operated. In order to prevent such a situation, complicated electric brake control is required.
- the instantaneous fluctuation range of the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 is very large during the period in which the operation of the brake 50 is released.
- the electric brake is controlled based on the output voltage of the wind power generator 10, the operation of the electric brake frequently occurs. In order to prevent such a situation, complicated electric brake control is required.
- the output voltage of the wind power generator 10 is 0V in the period when the electric brake is operating. For this reason, when controlling an electric brake based on the output voltage of the wind power generator 10, the timing for releasing the electric brake is not known.
- the instantaneous fluctuation range of the temperature of the resistor 53 is very small during the 120-minute test. The temperature of the resistor 53 rises as the output of the wind power generator 10 becomes excessive for a while. If the state where the output of the wind power generator 10 becomes excessive is continued only for a short time, the temperature rise of the resistor 53 is small. Therefore, when the electric brake is controlled based on the temperature of the resistor 53, it is easily prevented that the operation and release of the electric brake are frequently switched.
- the generator brake device according to the present invention is useful as a device capable of reliably applying an electric brake when necessary while making it possible to prevent power consumption as much as possible.
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また、交流発電機以外にも、直流発電機が使われている。一般的な直流発電機は、交流発電機に相当する構成と整流器とを内部に有している。したがって、一般的な直流発電機は、交流発電機と整流器とを有する発電機であるということができる。
機械的なブレーキ装置は、高い機械的強度が必用であり、高価なものとなりやすい。機械的なブレーキ装置を採用する場合、必要な構成を交流発電機に組み込む必要がある。このため、交流発電機の設計変更等が必要となる。また、機械的なブレーキ装置を採用することにより、メンテナンス時の点検項目が増加し、メンテナンス作業が煩雑化する。したがって、機械的なブレーキ装置の採用が容易であるとは言えない。
かかるブレーキ装置の問題点に応えるべく、以下に述べる電気的なブレーキ装置が提案されている(特許文献1参照)。この電気的なブレーキ装置は、風力を利用する発電システムにおいて用いられる。
この電気的なブレーキ装置においては、バッテリー等の外部電源が使用できない場合であっても、半導体スイッチの作動が可能である。
本発明は、上記の問題点に鑑みなされたもので、その目的とするところは、極めて簡単な構造でありながら確実にブレーキ操作が可能であり、通常の待機電力が不要であり、取り付け作業やメンテナンス作業の容易化が可能な発電機用ブレーキ装置を提供することである。
本発明に係る発電機用ブレーキ装置が有する第2の特徴は、「交流発電機と、当該交流発電機に接続された整流器と、を備える発電システムにおいて使用される発電機用ブレーキ装置であって、前記整流器の出力線に、感熱スイッチが、前記整流器の出力線どうし間を接続する回路の切断と接続とを可能に設置されており、前記感熱スイッチが温度を検知して作動するための熱源が、前記交流発電機と、前記整流器と、前記交流発電機の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記整流器の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記整流器の出力線に接続される負荷又は蓄電池と、のうちの少なくともいずれかひとつであること」である。
本発明に係る発電機用ブレーキ装置が有する第3の特徴は、第2の特徴を有することに加えて、「前記回路に、発熱素子が設置されていること」である。
すなわち、第3の特徴を有する発電機用ブレーキ装置においては、第2の回路に発熱素子が設置されている。
本発明に係る発電機用ブレーキ装置が有する第6の特徴は、「交流発電機と、当該交流発電機に接続された整流器と、を備え、蓄電池が、前記整流器の出力線に接続される発電システムにおいて使用する発電機用ブレーキ装置であって、前記整流器の出力線どうし間に、電圧検知素子とスイッチ素子とを有する電圧スイッチの当該スイッチ素子が、前記整流器の出力線どうし間を接続する回路の切断と接続とを可能に設置されており、前記整流器の出力線どうし間に、感熱スイッチが、前記蓄電池の高位側端子と低位側端子との間を接続する回路の切断と接続とを可能に設置されており、前記感熱スイッチによって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路に、前記電圧検知素子が、前記蓄電池の電圧を検知可能、且つ、検知した電圧に基づいて前記スイッチ素子に作動信号を送信可能に設置されており、前記スイッチ素子によって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路よりも前記蓄電池側に、前記感熱スイッチによって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路が位置し、前記整流器の出力線に、整流素子が設置されており、前記整流素子に電流が流れる向きは、前記整流器の高位側端子から前記蓄電池の高位側端子への向きと、前記蓄電池の低位側端子から前記整流器の低位側端子への向きと、のうちのいずれかであり、前記スイッチ素子によって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路よりも前記蓄電池側に、前記整流素子が位置し、前記感熱スイッチによって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路よりも前記整流器側に、前記整流素子が位置し、前記感熱スイッチが温度を検知して作動するための熱源が、前記交流発電機と、前記整流器と、前記交流発電機の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記整流器の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記蓄電池と、前記整流素子と、のうちの少なくともいずれかひとつであること」である。
第6の特徴おける「蓄電池の高位側端子と低位側端子との間を接続する回路であって、感熱スイッチが切断と接続とを行う回路」のことを、以下の説明において「第5の回路」ということとする。
第6の特徴を有する発電機用ブレーキ装置において、電圧スイッチは、電圧検知素子が検知した電圧に基づいてスイッチ素子が第4の回路の切断と接続を行うものであればよい。電圧スイッチは、その作動に電力を必要とするものであっても問題はない。
第2の特徴を有する発電機用ブレーキ装置においては、感熱スイッチが作動して、第2の回路がつながる。そして、第2の回路が整流器の出力線どうし間を接続する。第2の回路によって、大きな電流が交流発電機に流れる。この結果、交流発電機の回転を妨げる制動トルクが発生し、電気的なブレーキが交流発電機にかかる。
第6の特徴又は第7の特徴を有する発電機用ブレーキ装置においては、感熱スイッチが作動して、第5の回路がつながる。そして、第5の回路が蓄電池の高位側端子と低位側端子との間を接続する。第5の回路に設置された電圧スイッチの電圧検知素子が蓄電池の電圧を検知する。そして、蓄電池の電圧に応じて、電圧検知素子が電圧スイッチのスイッチ素子に作動信号を送信する。スイッチ素子が作動すると、第4の回路がつながる。
本発明に係る発電機用ブレーキ装置は、駆動源の種類を問わず交流発電機に広く適用可能である。本発明に係る発電機用ブレーキ装置は、風力を駆動源とする交流発電機において特に好適である。また、水車やスクリューの回転を駆動源とする交流発電機においても好適である。
発電システム1は、風車(図示せず)と、風力発電機10と、整流器20と、を有する。
風力発電機10は、三相交流発電機であり、前記風車によって回転可能に構成されている。風力発電機10は、三相交流電圧の出力線11として、3本のケーブル12、13、14を有する。ケーブル12、13、14は、整流器20の入力端子21に接続されている。
T1-T2=20℃ ・・・(1)
整流器20は、三相交流整流器であり、いわゆるブリッジダイオードである。整流器20は、直列に接続された2個のダイオードの組を3組有し、これらのダイオードの組が互いに並列に接続されている。整流器20は、整流した直流電圧の出力線24として2本のケーブル25、26を有する。ケーブル25、26は、蓄電池30に接続されている。
ケーブル25が、整流器20の高位側出力端子22と、蓄電池30の高位側端子31と、を接続している。ケーブル26が、整流器20の低位側出力端子23と、蓄電池30の低位側端子32と、を接続している。
T3-T4=20℃ ・・・(2)
抵抗体53を封入する樹脂として、例えば、不飽和ポリエステル樹脂、ポリエステル樹脂、エポキシ樹脂を挙げることができる。サーモスタット52が、抵抗体53の温度を検知可能に、抵抗体53を封入した樹脂に接触している。
ケーブル25において、抵抗体53よりも蓄電池30側の位置に、抵抗体61が発熱素子として設置されている。また、ケーブル25において、抵抗体53よりも蓄電池30側の位置に、ケーブル62が抵抗体61を迂回する回路を形成可能に接続されている。ケーブル62に、サーモスタット63が感熱スイッチとして設置されている。
ケーブル25において、抵抗体61と、サーモスタット63とが、並列に設置されている。サーモスタット63がONとなる作動温度はT5であり、サーモスタット63がOFFとなる復帰温度はT6である。次の式(3)の関係が成立している。
T5-T6=20℃ ・・・(3)
抵抗体61を封入する樹脂として、例えば、不飽和ポリエステル樹脂、ポリエステル樹脂、エポキシ樹脂を挙げることができる。サーモスタット63が、抵抗体61の温度を検知可能に、抵抗体61を封入した樹脂に接触している。
サーモスタット63とケーブル62と抵抗体61とが、第3のブレーキ60を形成している。第3のブレーキ60は、第2のブレーキ50よりも蓄電池30側に位置している。
また、電圧検知素子75は、以下の動作を行う構成を有する。電圧検知素子75は、蓄電池30の電圧がV1以上になったことを検知すると、スイッチ素子76にON信号を送信する。そして、電圧検知素子75は、蓄電池30の電圧がV2以下になったことを検知すると、スイッチ素子76にOFF信号を送信する。これらのON信号とOFF信号が、電圧検知素子75がスイッチ素子76に送信する作動信号である。なお、次の式(4)の関係が成立している。
V1>V2 ・・・(4)
ダイオード77と抵抗体73とは、熱伝導率が大きな樹脂に一緒に封入されている。ダイオード77と抵抗体73を封入する樹脂として、例えば、不飽和ポリエステル樹脂、ポリエステル樹脂、エポキシ樹脂を挙げることができる。
ケーブル78に、サーモスタット80が感熱スイッチとして設置されている。また、ケーブル78に、電圧検知素子75がサーモスタット80と直列に設置されている。サーモスタット80がONとなる作動温度はT7であり、サーモスタット80がOFFとなる復帰温度はT8である。次の式(5)の関係が成立している。
T7-T8=20℃ ・・・(5)
サーモスタット80は、以下の動作を行う構成を有する。ダイオード77の温度がT7以上に上昇すると、サーモスタット80は、ONとなり、ケーブル78によってケーブル25とケーブル26との間を接続する回路をつなぐ。サーモスタット80によってつながれるこの回路が、第5の回路である。そして、ダイオード77と抵抗体73の温度がともにT8以下に下降すると、サーモスタット80は、OFFとなり、第5の回路を切断する。すなわち、サーモスタット80がONになると、電圧検知素子75は、第5の回路を介して、蓄電池30の電圧を検出する構成を有する。
第1のブレーキ40と第2のブレーキ50と第3のブレーキ60と第4のブレーキ70とが、発電機用ブレーキ装置を形成している。
まず、風力発電機10が通常の発電を行う場合について説明する。
風力発電機10の本体表面の温度は、T1未満であり、抵抗体53の温度は、T3未満であり、抵抗体61の温度は、T5未満であり、ダイオード77の温度は、T7未満である。そして、出力線11、24は、以下の状態にある。
サーモスタット52は、OFFとなっており、第2の回路を切断している。このとき、第2のブレーキ50は解除されており作動していない。そして、第2のブレーキ50による電力の消費はない。
サーモスタット63は、OFFとなっており、第3の回路を切断している。このとき、第3のブレーキ60は解除されており作動していない。そして、第3のブレーキ60による電力の消費はない。
そして、蓄電池30における充電が行われる。
なお、図1は、第1のブレーキ40と第2のブレーキ50と第3のブレーキ60と第4のブレーキ70とがすべて解除された状態を示している。
風力発電機10の回転速度が上昇し、風力発電機10の出力が大きくなると、風力発電機10の本体表面の温度が徐々に上昇する。風力発電機10の本体表面の温度が、T1以上になると、第1のブレーキ40が作動する。すなわち、サーモスタット41は、作動してONとなり、第1の回路をつなぐ。
抵抗体53の温度が、T4以下になると、第2のブレーキ50の作動が解除される。すなわち、サーモスタット52は、復帰してOFFになる。そして、サーモスタット52は、第2の回路を切断する。同時に、サーモスタット52は、ケーブル25によって、整流器20と蓄電池30とを接続する。その後、第1のブレーキ40と第3のブレーキ60と第4のブレーキ70とのうちのいずれもが作動していなければ、風力発電機10は、通常の発電を再開する。
第3の回路により、風力発電機10に大きな電流が流れる。そして、風力発電機10の回転を妨げる制動トルクが発生する。この結果、風力発電機10にブレーキがかかり、風力発電機10の出力電圧と風力発電機10を流れる電流とが低下する。その後、抵抗体61の温度が徐々に下降する。
さらに、ダイオード77と抵抗体73の温度が、温度T8以下になると、第4のブレーキ70の作動が完全に解除される。すなわち、サーモスタット80は、第5の回路を切断する。第1のブレーキ40と第2のブレーキ50と第3のブレーキ60とのうちのいずれもが作動していなければ、風力発電機10は、通常の発電を再開し、蓄電池30の充電も再開される。
本実施の形態において、発電機用ブレーキ装置は、第1のブレーキ40と第2のブレーキ50と第3のブレーキ60と第4のブレーキ70とによって形成されているとした。発電機用ブレーキ装置が、第1のブレーキ40と第2のブレーキ50と第3のブレーキ60と第4のブレーキ70のうちのいずれか一つ又は複数のブレーキを有していてもよい。
本実施の形態において、サーモスタット41が温度を検知する熱源は、風力発電機10の本体内部、整流器20、抵抗体53、61、ダイオード77のうちのいずれであってもよい。
本実施の形態において、サーモスタット52が温度を検知する熱源は、風力発電機10の本体表面、風力発電機10の本体内部、整流器20、抵抗体61、ダイオード77のうちのいずれであってもよい。
本実施の形態において、サーモスタット80が温度を検知する熱源は、風力発電機10の本体表面、風力発電機10の本体内部、整流器20、抵抗体53、61のうちのいずれであってもよい。
本実施の形態において、サーモスタット52、抵抗体53、ダイオード77のうちのいずれかが、ケーブル26に設置されていてもよい。また、抵抗体61とケーブル62とサーモスタット63とが、ケーブル26に設置されていてもよい。
本実施の形態において、サーモスタット52は、ケーブル25における整流器20と蓄電池30との間の接続を切断するとした。サーモスタット52は、ケーブル25において整流器20と蓄電池30との間を常に接続していてもよい(図2を参照)。かかる構成であっても、第2のブレーキ50が作動している間、電流が、蓄電池30から第2の回路を通って流れることはない。ダイオード77が、このような電流の流れを防止するからである。
発電システム1における条件は以下の通りである。
風力発電機10の定格出力は500Wである。蓄電池30の電圧は24Vである。サーモスタット52はバイメタル式のディスクタイプサーモスタットである。抵抗体53は2Ωのニクロム線である。抵抗体53を封入する樹脂は不飽和ポリエステル樹脂である。また、サーモスタット52の作動温度は70℃であり、サーモスタット52の復帰温度は50℃である。抵抗体53の温度は、サーモスタット12の周囲の金属面を熱電対で測定することによって得た温度である。
図3~図11の横軸は時間を表し、図3~図11の右縦軸は抵抗体53の温度を表している。また、図3、図6及び図9の左縦軸は風速を表し、図4、図7及び図10の左縦軸は風力発電機10の出力電圧を表し、図5、図8及び図11の左縦軸は風力発電機10を流れる電流を表している。
図3~11に示されるように、試験開始から68分29秒までの間、風力発電機10の出力電圧は0.55~41.49Vの範囲を細かく変動している。この間、第2のブレーキ50は、解除された状態となっており、風力発電機10は、継続して通常の発電を行っている。
図3に示されるように、120分間の試験中を通して、風速の瞬間的な変動幅は、非常に大きい。風速に基づいて電気的なブレーキを制御する場合、電気的なブレーキの作動と解除が頻繁に起こることになる。かかる事態を防止するためには、複雑な電気的なブレーキの制御が必要になる。
図4に示されるように、ブレーキ50の作動が解除された状態である期間において、風力発電機10の出力電圧の瞬間的な変動幅は、非常に大きい。風力発電機10の出力電圧に基づいて電気的なブレーキを制御する場合、電気的なブレーキの作動が頻繁に起こることになる。かかる事態を防止するためには、複雑な電気的なブレーキの制御が必要になる。
図3~図5からわかるように、120分間の試験中を通して、抵抗体53の温度の瞬間的な変動幅は、非常に小さい。抵抗体53の温度は、風力発電機10の出力が過大となる状態がしばらくの間継続することよって、上昇する。風力発電機10の出力が過大となる状態がわずかな間しか継続しなければ、抵抗体53の温度の上昇量は小さい。したがって、抵抗体53の温度に基づいて電気的なブレーキを制御する場合、電気的なブレーキの作動と解除が頻繁に切り替わることが簡単に防止される。
10 風力発電機
11 風力発電機の出力線
12、13、14 風力発電機の出力線を形成するケーブル
20 整流器
21 整流器の入力端子
22 整流器の高位側出力端子
23 整流器の低位側出力端子
24 整流器の出力線
25、26 整流器の出力線を形成するケーブル
30 蓄電池
31 蓄電池の高位側端子
32 蓄電池の低位側端子
40 第1のブレーキ
41 サーモスタット
50 第2のブレーキ
51 ケーブル
52 サーモスタット
53 抵抗体
60 第3のブレーキ
61 抵抗体
62 ケーブル
63 サーモスタット
70 第4のブレーキ
71 ケーブル
72 ケーブルどうしの接続点
73 抵抗体
74 電圧スイッチ
75 電圧スイッチの電圧検知素子
76 電圧スイッチのスイッチ素子
77 ダイオード
78 ケーブル
79 ケーブルどうしの接続点
80 サーモスタット
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- 交流発電機と、当該交流発電機の出力線に接続された整流器と、を備える発電システムにおいて使用される発電機用ブレーキ装置であって、
前記交流発電機の出力線に、感熱スイッチが、前記交流発電機の出力線どうし間を接続する回路の切断と接続とを可能に設置されており、
前記感熱スイッチが温度を検知して作動するための熱源が、前記交流発電機と、前記整流器と、前記交流発電機の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記整流器の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記整流器の出力線に接続される負荷又は蓄電池と、のうちの少なくともいずれかひとつであることを特徴とする発電機用ブレーキ装置。 - 交流発電機と、当該交流発電機に接続された整流器と、を備える発電システムにおいて使用される発電機用ブレーキ装置であって、
前記整流器の出力線に、感熱スイッチが、前記整流器の出力線どうし間を接続する回路の切断と接続とを可能に設置されており、
前記感熱スイッチが温度を検知して作動するための熱源が、前記交流発電機と、前記整流器と、前記交流発電機の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記整流器の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記整流器の出力線に接続される負荷又は蓄電池と、のうちの少なくともいずれかひとつであることを特徴とする発電機用ブレーキ装置。 - 前記回路に、発熱素子が設置されていることを特徴とする請求項2に記載の発電機用ブレーキ装置。
- 蓄電池が、前記整流器の出力線に接続される場合において、
前記整流器の出力線に、整流素子が設置されており、
電流が前記整流素子を流れる向きは、前記整流器の高位側端子から前記蓄電池の高位側端子への向きと、前記蓄電池の低位側端子から前記整流器の低位側端子への向きと、のうちのいずれかであり、
前記整流素子が、前記回路よりも前記蓄電池側に位置していることを特徴とする請求項2又は請求項3に記載の発電機用ブレーキ装置。 - 交流発電機と、当該交流発電機に接続された整流器と、を備える発電システムにおいて使用する発電機用ブレーキ装置であって、
前記整流器の出力線に、発熱素子が設置されており、
前記発熱素子が設置されている前記整流器の出力線に、感熱スイッチが、前記発熱素子を迂回する回路の切断と接続とを可能に設置されており、
前記感熱スイッチが温度を検知して作動するための熱源が、前記交流発電機と、前記整流器と、前記交流発電機の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記整流器の出力線に設置された前記発熱素子と、前記整流器の出力線に接続される負荷又は蓄電池と、のうちの少なくともいずれかひとつであることを特徴とする発電機用ブレーキ装置。 - 交流発電機と、当該交流発電機に接続された整流器と、を備え、蓄電池が、前記整流器の出力線に接続される発電システムにおいて使用する発電機用ブレーキ装置であって、
前記整流器の出力線どうし間に、電圧検知素子とスイッチ素子とを有する電圧スイッチの当該スイッチ素子が、前記整流器の出力線どうし間を接続する回路の切断と接続とを可能に設置されており、
前記整流器の出力線どうし間に、感熱スイッチが、前記蓄電池の高位側端子と低位側端子との間を接続する回路の切断と接続とを可能に設置されており、
前記感熱スイッチによって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路に、前記電圧検知素子が、前記蓄電池の電圧を検知可能、且つ、検知した電圧に基づいて前記スイッチ素子に作動信号を送信可能に設置されており、
前記スイッチ素子によって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路よりも前記蓄電池側に、前記感熱スイッチによって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路が位置し、
前記整流器の出力線に、整流素子が設置されており、
前記整流素子に電流が流れる向きは、前記整流器の高位側端子から前記蓄電池の高位側端子への向きと、前記蓄電池の低位側端子から前記整流器の低位側端子への向きと、のうちのいずれかであり、
前記スイッチ素子によって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路よりも前記蓄電池側に、前記整流素子が位置し、
前記感熱スイッチによって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路よりも前記整流器側に、前記整流素子が位置し、
前記感熱スイッチが温度を検知して作動するための熱源が、前記交流発電機と、前記整流器と、前記交流発電機の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記整流器の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記蓄電池と、前記整流素子と、のうちの少なくともいずれかひとつであることを特徴とする発電機用ブレーキ装置。 - 前記スイッチ素子によって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路に、発熱素子が設置されており、
前記感熱スイッチが温度を検知して作動するための熱源が、前記交流発電機と、前記整流器と、前記交流発電機の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記整流器の出力線に設置された発熱素子と、前記蓄電池と、前記整流素子と、のうちの少なくともいずれかひとつであるとともに、前記スイッチ素子によって切断と接続とがなされる前記回路に設置された前記発熱素子であることを特徴とする請求項6に記載の発電機用ブレーキ装置。
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