John Patrick O'Donnell

US Patent:

7127327, Oct 24, 2006

Filed:

Mar 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/808181

Inventors:

John O'Donnell - South Lyon MI, US
Cameron D. Sherding - Novi MI, US

Assignee:

DTE Energy Technologies, Inc. - Farmington Hills MT

International Classification:

G05F 1/66

US Classification:

700286, 700 50

Abstract:

A system and method for controlling distributed generation equipment based on remotely derived dispatch schemes improves economics and reliability of operation. The system can adapt to variable changing conditions in real-time to provide adaptable, real-time, site-specific load forecasting.

US Patent:

7313465, Dec 25, 2007

Filed:

Mar 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/808227

Inventors:

John O'Donnell - South Lyon MI, US

Assignee:

DTE Energy Technologies, Inc. - Farmington Hills MI

International Classification:

G05D 11/00

US Classification:

700291, 700286, 323237

Abstract:

A system and method for controlling distributed generation equipment based on remotely derived dispatch schemes improves economics and reliability of operation. The system can adapt to variable changing conditions in real-time to provide adaptable, real-time, site-specific load forecasting. The present invention can include one or more local site controller component(s) for receiving dispatch instructions and comparing the instructions to local information to further optimize operating instructions.

US Patent:

61819859, Jan 30, 2001

Filed:

Apr 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/069669

Inventors:

John J. O'Donnell - Inkster MI
Alan W. Richards - Fair Haven MI

Assignee:

The Detroit Edison Company - Detroit MI

International Classification:

G05D 1100

US Classification:

700295

Abstract:

A load shed module for use in a power distribution system that includes facility for delivering both electrical power and electrical power rate information from a utility supplier. The load shed module includes an enclosure having a power plug for receipt in a standard utility power outlet such as a wall socket, and a power socket on the enclosure for connection to a power load. A relay switch is disposed within the enclosure for selectively electrically connecting the plug to the socket to deliver electrical power to the load coupled to the socket. A rotary switch is mounted on the enclosure, and rotary rate indicia is provided on the enclosure adjacent to the rotary switch and coordinated with position of the rotary switch for operator selection of a rate tier at which the socket is to be disconnected from the plug. Utility power rate information is received from the utility supplier and compared with the rate tier selected by the operator at the rotary switch. When the power rate information equals or exceeds the selected rate tier, the module socket is disconnected from the plug so that the associated load is effectively disconnected from the power distribution system.