Generator set mount

A system and apparatus for a slip joint mount is disclosed to accommodate thermal expansion of a generator set on a base. One embodiment includes an electric generator driven by a prime mover and an equipment mount coupled to the prime mover. A base includes a mounting aperture and means for retaining the equipment mount to the mounting aperture. Also disclosed is means for allowing for movement of the equipment mount with respect to the mounting aperture due to thermal expansion of a portion of the prime mover.

MODULAR SKID BASE

A modular skid base is provided for supporting, for example, a power generation system that includes a prime mover (e.g., an engine) and a driven machine (e.g., an alternator; a generator; a compressor; a pump; a gear drive for, for example, heavy industrial applications; or any other type of load device). The modular skid base includes a pair of first support skid rails and a pair of second support skid rails. The modular skid base also includes an overlapping section that includes a portion of the second support skid rails overlapping a portion of the first support skid rails along a length direction of the modular skid base. The overlapping section can provide stiffness where required without adding height and mass to the entire modular skid base. 1. A modular skid base for supporting a prime mover and a driven machine , the modular skid base comprising:a pair of first support skid rails, each of the first support skid rails having an inner surface along a length of the respective first support skid rails and an outer surface along the length of the respective first support skid rails;a pair of second support skid rails connected to the first support skid rails, each of the second support skid rails having an inner surface along a length of the respective second support skid rails and an outer surface along the length of the respective second support skid rails; andan overlapping section that includes a portion of the inner surface of each of the second support skid rails overlapping a portion of the outer surface of each of the first support skid rails, the overlapping section extending along a length direction of the first and second support skid rails.2. The modular skid base of claim 1 , wherein the length of the overlapping section is at least two times the height of the first and second support skid rails of the modular skid base.3. The modular skid base of claim 1 , further comprising:a first cross member connecting one of the first support skid rails to ...

GENERATOR SET MOUNT

A system and apparatus for a slip joint mount is disclosed to accommodate thermal expansion of a generator set on a base. One embodiment includes an electric generator driven by a prime mover and an equipment mount coupled to the prime mover. A base includes a mounting aperture and means for retaining the equipment mount to the mounting aperture. Also disclosed is means for allowing for movement of the equipment mount with respect to the mounting aperture due to thermal expansion of a portion of the prime mover. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an electric power generator;a prime mover to drive the generator, the prime mover including a first mounting aperture and being comprised of a first material having a first thermal coefficient of expansion;a base including a second mounting aperture and being comprised of a second material having a second thermal coefficient of expansion different than the first thermal coefficient of expansion, at least one of the first aperture and the second aperture being sized to accommodate displacement between the prime mover and the base caused by a difference between the first thermal coefficient of expansion and the second coefficient of expansion; at least one compression washer; and', 'a fastening member extending through the first mounting aperture, the second mounting aperture, and the compression washer, the fastening member being secured to exert a compressive force on the compression washer to maintain the connection between the prime mover and the base over the range of displacement., 'a slip joint mount to connect the prime mover and the base over a range of the displacement of the prime mover relative to the base, the slip joint mount including2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the compression washer is a conical spring washer; andthe fastening member includes a threaded end portion opposite a head, and further comprising a threaded nut to secure the fastening member.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first material ...

GENERATOR SET MOUNT

A system and apparatus for a slip joint mount is disclosed to accommodate thermal expansion of a generator set on a base. One embodiment includes an electric generator driven by a prime mover and an equipment mount coupled to the prime mover. A base includes a mounting aperture and means for retaining the equipment mount to the mounting aperture. Also disclosed is means for allowing for movement of the equipment mount with respect to the mounting aperture due to thermal expansion of a portion of the prime mover. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a prime mover mount engageable with a prime mover;a base secured to the prime mover mount;a retaining member extending through the sleeve and at least a portion of the base; anda compression spring compressively engaged between the base and the prime mover mount.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one washer positioned between the compression spring and the prime mover mount.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve further comprises a bushing having an end flange disposed between the retaining member and the compression spring.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a skid on which an electric generator is mounted.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the prime mover mount is slidable,the base comprises a skid, anda second prime mover mount is fixed and operably coupled to the prime mover and the skid.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a bracket including a flange and a receiving portion configured to threadingly receive a threaded portion of another retaining member.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the flange is configured to contact the base and prevent rotation of the bracket while the another retaining member is threadingly engaged to a receiving portion of the bracket.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the retaining member comprises a bolt head claim 7 , and the receiving portion includes a nut fixed to the bracket.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Electronics packaging assembly for facilitating heat transfer

An electronics packaging assembly configured to facilitate heat transfer includes a housing having an electronics compartment configured to house at least one electronic component therein. The electronics packaging assembly also includes a cooling system. The cooling system extends from a first side of the housing to a second side of the housing and includes an air duct defining an air channel for air flow, an air duct inlet coupled to the first side of the housing, an air duct outlet coupled to the second side of the housing, and a plurality of fins exposed from the housing. A first portion of the electronics compartment is coupled to a top surface of the cooling system and a second portion is coupled to a bottom surface. The cooling system dissipates heat from both portions of the electronics compartment coupled to the cooling system.

Modular skid base

Modular skid base

A modular skid base is provided for supporting, for example, a power generation system that includes a prime mover (e.g., an engine) and a driven machine (e.g., an alternator; a generator; a compressor; a pump; a gear drive for, for example, heavy industrial applications; or any other type of load device). The modular skid base includes a pair of first support skid rails and a pair of second support skid rails. The modular skid base also includes an overlapping section that includes a portion of the second support skid rails overlapping a portion of the first support skid rails along a length direction of the modular skid base. The overlapping section can provide stiffness where required without adding height and mass to the entire modular skid base.