Hybrid power system for continuous reliable power at locations including remote locations

摘要

A method for producing continuous power using a hybrid power generating system and a hybrid power generating system is disclosed. The hybrid power generating system comprises: a) a primary power unit that produces electric power that is supplied to a load; and b) a secondary power unit in the form of a closed cycle vapour turbine (CCVT) system, which is heated by the rejected heat of the primary power unit and produces electric power that is supplied to a load. The working fluid in the vaporizer of the (CCVT) is heated by the heat rejected by the primary power unit and the secondary power unit is capable of producing only approximately 5 to 15% of the electric power that is produced by the primary power unit. The CCVT includes a burner that combusts the same fuel as supplied to the primary power unit and supplies sufficient heat so that the CCVT continues to produce approximately 5 to 15% of power produced by the primary power unit upon a power outage of the primary power unit.