MOBILE ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION FOR SIMPLE TRANSPORT

Abstract

A power generation transport includes a gas turbine, an inlet plenum coupled to a gas turbine intake, a generator driven by the gas turbine, and an air intake and exhaust module including an air intake filter housing, an intake air duct coupled to the housing at a first end and to the inlet plenum at a second end, and an exhaust manifold coupled to a gas turbine exhaust. The transport further includes at least one base frame. The frame mounts and aligns the gas turbine, the inlet plenum, the generator, and the air intake and exhaust module. The intake air duct is mounted on the base frame to be positioned below the gas turbine and extends along the base frame from an exhaust end side of the gas turbine to an intake end side, in a longitudinal direction of the power generation transport.

Description

MOBILE ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION FOR SIMPLE TRANSPORT CRnbnn / Qznz / e / YiAi FIELD OF INVENTION Modalities of the invention generally relate to mobile electric power generation, 5 and more particularly to mobile electric power generation based on a gas turbine using a simple trailer configuration that minimizes the on-site footprint and increases mobility. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Hydraulic fracturing has been commonly used by the oil and gas industry to stimulate production from hydrocarbon wells, such as gas and / or oil wells. Hydraulic fracturing, sometimes called “fracking,” is the process of injecting fracturing fluid, which is typically a mixture of water, sand, and chemicals, into the subsurface to fracture the geological formations and release otherwise encapsulated hydrocarbon reserves. The fracturing fluid is typically pumped into a borehole at a relatively high pressure sufficient to cause fractures within the underground geological formations. Specifically, once inside the borehole, the pressurized fracturing fluid is pumped downward and then into the underground geological formation to fracture it.A fluid mixture, which may include water, various chemical additives, and proppants (e.g., sand or ceramic materials), can be pumped into the underground formation to fracture and promote the extraction of hydrocarbon reserves, such as oil and / or gas. For example, the fracturing fluid may comprise liquefied petroleum gas, linear gelled water, gelled water, gelled oil, slurry, pour oil, polyemulsion, foam / emulsion, liquid carbon dioxide, nitrogen gas, and / or binary fluid and acid. Implementing large-scale fracturing operations at well sites typically requires a significant investment in equipment, labor, and fuel. For example, a typical fracturing operation utilizes a variety of fracturing equipment, a large workforce to operate and maintain the fracturing equipment, large quantities of fuel to power the fracturing operations, and large volumes of fracturing fluids. As such, fracturing operations planning is often complex and encompasses a variety of logistical challenges, including minimizing the on-site area or “footprint” of fracturing operations, procuring adequate power and / or fuels to continuously energize fracturing operations, increasing the efficiency of hydraulic fracturing equipment, and reducing any environmental impacts resulting from fracturing operations. Therefore, numerous innovations and improvements to existing fracturing technology are required to address the variety of complex logistical challenges that fracturing operations face today. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The following presents a brief, simplified description of the subject matter disclosed to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the subject matter disclosed herein. This brief description is not a comprehensive overview of the technology disclosed herein. It is not intended to identify key or critical elements of the invention or to delineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description discussed later. In one configuration, a power generation transport includes: a gas turbine; an inlet plenum coupled to a gas turbine intake; a generator driven by the gas turbine; an air inlet and exhaust module including: an air inlet filter housing; an intake air duct coupled to the air inlet filter housing at a first end and to the inlet plenum at a second end; and an exhaust manifold coupled to a gas turbine exhaust; and at least one base frame, wherein at least the base frame mounts and aligns the gas turbine, the inlet plenum, the generator, and the power generation carrier's air inlet and exhaust module. In another embodiment, a mobile electric power supply apparatus comprises: a power generating unit including: a generator; a power source configured to drive the generator; an air inlet filter housing positioned on an exhaust end side of the power source; an inlet plenum coupled to the air inlet filter housing and configured to supply air to the power source, wherein the inlet plenum is disposed on an intake end side of the power source; an intake air duct coupled to the air inlet filter housing at a first end thereof and to the inlet plenum at a second end; an exhaust manifold configured to collect the exhaust from the power source and disposed on the exhaust end side of the power source;wherein the air intake filter housing, intake plenum, exhaust manifold, power source, and generator are mounted on the power generation carrier.; In yet another form, one method for providing mobile electrical power includes: fixing an air inlet filter housing door to an end surface of a power-generating transport in an open position in an operating mode of the power-generating transport; supplying air to a gas turbine located in the power-generating transport through an intake air flow passage, the intake air flow passage being defined by the air inlet filter housing, an intake air duct, and an inlet plenum, wherein the intake filter housing The air intake is arranged on one side of the exhaust end of the gas turbine; the intake air duct is coupled to the air inlet filter housing at one end and to the inlet plenum at the other end; and the inlet plenum is located on one side of the intake end of the gas turbine; generating electricity by operating a generator located in the power generation transport with mechanical energy generated by the operation of the gas turbine;expelling exhaust air from the gas turbine through an exhaust airflow passage, the exhaust airflow passage being defined by an exhaust manifold located on the exhaust end side of the gas turbine, the exhaust airflow passage extending from a gas turbine exhaust, passing through an exhaust manifold flow passage, and terminating at an exhaust air outlet located on a roof of a power-generating transport enclosure, wherein the air intake filter housing is located on the exhaust end side of the gas turbine, and wherein the intake airflow passage passes under the exhaust manifold and the gas turbine from the exhaust end side to the intake end side. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES For a more complete understanding of this disclosure, reference is now made to the following brief description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings and detailed description, where similar reference numbers represent similar parts. FIGURE 1 is a schematic diagram of a mobile hydraulic fracturing system operating at a well site, according to one or more modalities. FIGURES 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams showing side profile views of a power generation transport, according to one or more modalities. FIGURES 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams showing top profile views of a power generation transport, according to one or more modalities. FIGURES 4 and 5 are schematic diagrams showing perspective views of a power generation transport, according to one or more modalities. FIGURE 6A is a schematic diagram showing a perspective view of an air inlet and exhaust module placed on a power generation transport according to one or more modes, while the power generation transport is in an operating mode. FIGURE 6B is a schematic diagram showing a perspective view of one modality of an air inlet and exhaust module placed on a power generation transport according to one or more modalities, while the power generation transport is in a transport mode. FIGURE 7 is a schematic diagram showing a perspective view of another modality of an input and exhaust module of a power generation transport CAnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi equipped with a heat exchanger. FIGURE 8A is a schematic diagram showing a perspective view of another mode of power generation transport. FIGURE 8B is a schematic diagram showing a top profile view of another mode of power generation transport. FIGURE 9 is a flowchart of one modality of a method for providing a mobile source of electricity for various applications (e.g., hydraulic fracturing at a well site). Although some embodiments will be described in connection with the illustrative embodiments shown herein, the invention is not limited to those embodiments. On the contrary, all alternatives, modifications, and equivalents are included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the claims. In the drawings, which are not to scale, the same reference numbers are used throughout the description and in the figures for components and elements that have the same structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In the following description, for explanatory purposes, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a complete understanding of the inventive concept. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described. Furthermore, the language used in this disclosure has been selected primarily for instruction and ease of understanding and may not have been selected to delineate or circumscribe the inventive subject matter. Reference to the claims is necessary to determine such inventive subject matter. Reference in this disclosure to “an embodiment” or “the embodiment” or “another embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention, and multiple references to “an embodiment” or “the embodiment” or “another embodiment” should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment. The terms “a,” “one,” and “the” are not intended to refer to the singular entity unless explicitly defined as such, but rather encompass the general class of which a specific example may be used for illustration. The use of the terms “one” or “an” may therefore mean any number that is at least one, including “one,” “one or more,” “at least one,” and “one or more than one.” The term “or” means any of the alternatives and any combination of the alternatives, including all the alternatives, unless the alternatives are explicitly stated to be mutually exclusive. The phrase “at least one of,” when combined with a list of items, means a single item in the list or any combination of items in the list. The phrase does not require all the listed items unless explicitly defined as such. CAnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi As used herein, the term “transport” refers to any transport assembly, including, but not limited to, a trailer, truck, skid, and / or barge used to transport relatively heavy structures, such as a mobile gas turbine generator. As used herein, the term “trailer” refers to a transport assembly used to carry relatively heavy structures, such as a mobile gas turbine generator, that can be attached to and / or detached from a transport vehicle used to pull or move the trailer. In one embodiment, the trailer may include the mountings and manifold systems for connecting the trailer to other equipment. As used herein, the term “gas turbine generator” refers to both the gas turbine section and the generator section of a gas turbine generator transport (e.g., power generation transport, mobile power source, turbine pack, and turbine trailer). The gas turbine generator receives hydrocarbon fuel, such as natural gas, and converts the hydrocarbon fuel into electricity. As used herein, the term “intake plenum” may be used interchangeably and is generally referred to as “inlet,” “air intake,” and “intake plenum” throughout this disclosure. Additionally, the term “exhaust manifold” may be used interchangeably and is generally referred to as “exhaust diffuser” and “exhaust plenum” in this disclosure. As used herein, the term “gas turbine inlet filter” may be used interchangeably and is generally referred to as “inlet filter” and “inlet filter assembly.” The term “air inlet filter housing” may also be used interchangeably and is generally referred to as “filter housing” and “air filter assembly housing” in this disclosure. This disclosure pertains to a mobile power source that can be configured to provide mobile electrical power for various applications or use cases. The mobile power source can be deployed using a single transport (e.g., a single trailer or truck) to minimize its footprint at a job site. The transport (e.g., power generation transport, gas turbine generator transport, and similar) may comprise a gas turbine and generator along with other equipment to supply electrical power for various applications requiring a mobile power source (e.g., well sites, data centers, agricultural applications, and similar).For example, power generation transport may comprise one or more of a black starter generator; control cabinets including variable frequency drives (VFDs); control rooms; control system; switchboard; generator; turbine starter electric motor; gearbox; air intake or inlet plenum; gas turbine; and an air intake and exhaust module including a plurality of. The components include a gas turbine air inlet filter housing, filter housing door, turbine intake air duct, exhaust manifold, and discharge stack. The power generation transport may also include additional auxiliary equipment for producing electrical power, such as a gas conditioning unit, circuit breaker, transformer, and the like. The power generation vehicle can be configured to be 'self-sufficient' so that it can be quickly mobilized and demobilized without requiring the use of external mechanical means or equipment. For example, after arriving at a remote site where a mobile source of electricity is required, the power generation vehicle can be quickly converted from transport mode to operational mode, for example, by opening the air intake filter housing door and the exhaust flap, and also supplying hydrocarbon fuel to the turbine. The gas turbine of the power generation vehicle can then be operated to generate electricity. After the mobile source of electricity is no longer required at the remote site, the power generation vehicle can be quickly mobilized back into transport mode without the use of any external mechanical equipment.In operating mode, the power generation transport can produce electrical power in the range of approximately 1-16 megawatts (MW) (e.g., 5.6 MW, 7.9 MW, etc.). The air intake and exhaust module of the power generation carrier can be modular and compact, and can be arranged on the exhaust end of the gas turbine at the rear of the carrier. The air intake and exhaust module can be integrally formed or can comprise a plurality of components coupled together to provide filtered intake air for combustion by the gas turbine and turbine vent exhaust air to safely release heated exhaust air into the atmosphere.The plurality of components of the air intake and exhaust module may include an air intake filter housing to filter outside air for combustion by the gas turbine; an intake air duct (e.g., passage, vent, tube, and the like) to flow the filtered air to the intake port (e.g., flange face opening) of the turbine; an exhaust manifold and a discharge stack 30 to vent exhaust air from the turbine out of the enclosure roof.The power generation transport can be configured so that the gas turbine inlet plenum is seamlessly coupled to the air intake filter housing of the air intake and exhaust module via the intake airflow duct, and the exhaust end (e.g., exhaust port, exhaust diffuser, exhaust, and the like) of the gas turbine is seamlessly coupled to the exhaust manifold of the air intake and exhaust module. The air intake and exhaust module can be positioned on the end side of the... CRn+nn / Qznz / B / YiAi turbine exhaust so that both an intake airflow path and an exhaust airflow path defined by the intake and exhaust air module can start on the same side (e.g., exhaust or rear end) of the gas turbine, with the intake airflow path passing under the turbine and exhaust manifold from the exhaust side to the intake side of the turbine to be fed into the intake plenum. In other words, the intake air duct of the intake and exhaust air module can be positioned between the gas turbine and a platform frame of the power generation transport trailer. This duct runs along the trailer platform frame from the exhaust end of the gas turbine to the intake end, allowing filtered intake combustion air to flow beneath the turbine and into the intake plenum on the intake port side. This intake air can then pass through the turbine during power generation and be released as exhaust air to the exhaust manifold through the turbine's exhaust end. The intake air filter housing of the intake and exhaust air module can then be provided on the side of the gas turbine opposite its intake side.The exhaust manifold can be fixedly and fluidly coupled with a discharge chimney (or integrally formed with it) on an upper side thereof, and a flap or cover to cover the opening on the upper side of the discharge chimney to be at the same level as the roof of the transport enclosure. Although the power generation transport has been described as being equipped with a single component train (e.g., a component train including the generator, gearbox, inlet plenum, gas turbine, and air intake and exhaust module) located at one end of the transport, this is not necessarily the case. In some configurations, the power generation transport may be equipped with two independent component trains respectively arranged at the front and rear ends of the transport to provide a power generation system with full component redundancy. That is, the transport may be equipped with two generators, two gearboxes, two inlet plenums, two gas turbines, and two air intake and exhaust modules, such that the two air intake and exhaust modules are respectively arranged at the front and rear ends of the transport.A control system arranged in the power generation transport can then operate the two independent power generation trains in conjunction with a load distribution system (e.g., a control system) to achieve either independent operation of the two trains or synchronized operation with load balancing or load sharing. In some embodiments, the exhaust manifold of the air intake and exhaust module may be equipped with a heat exchanger component arranged in the air passage between the CAnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi gas turbine exhaust end and exhaust air outlet on the roof of the transport to recapture heat energy from heated exhaust air and use the heat energy for different applications or use cases. The mobile power source can have various applications. For example, one or more mobile power sources can power hydraulic fracturing operations for one or more well sites by providing electrical power to a variety of fracturing equipment located at the well sites. The different fracturing equipment, which includes, but is not limited to, a mixer, hydration unit, fracturing pump transport, sand handling equipment, chemical additive system, and the mobile power source, can be configured to operate remotely through a network control system that monitors and controls the fracturing equipment using a communication network.In other modalities, power generation transport can be implemented to provide electric power for other applications (e.g., industrial, mining, commercial, civil, agricultural, manufacturing, and similar) where mobile electric power is needed 15 and where the necessary hydrocarbon fuel (e.g., natural gas) required to power the power generation transport is available. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of one type of well site 100 comprising wellhead 101 and mobile fracturing system 103, which relies on mobile electrical power generation to energize a fracturing operation. Generally, the mobile fracturing system 103 can perform fracturing operations to complete a well and / or transform a drilled well into a production well. For example, well site 100 might be a site where operators are in the process of drilling and completing a well. Operators might initiate the well completion process by drilling, running production casing, and cementing it within the borehole. Operators might also insert a variety of downhole tools into the borehole and / or as part of a tool string used to drill the borehole.After the operators drill the well to a certain depth, a horizontal portion of the well can also be drilled and subsequently cemented. The operators can then pull out the drilling rig, and the mobile fracturing system 103 can be moved to well site 100 to perform fracturing operations that push relatively high-pressure fracturing fluid through the wellhead 101 into the subsurface geological formations to create fissures and cracks within the rock. The fracturing system 103 can be removed from well site 100 once the operators complete the fracturing operations. Typically, the fracturing operations for well site 100 can last several days. To provide a cleaner and more environmentally friendly fracturing fleet CRnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi transportable, the mobile fracturing system 103 may comprise the mobile power source 102 (e.g., one or more instances of the transportable power generation shown in FIGURES 2A to 8B) configured to generate electricity by burning hydrocarbon fuel, such as natural gas, obtained from one or more sources (e.g., a producing wellhead) at the well site 100, from a remote off-site location, and / or another relatively convenient location near the mobile power source 102. The improved mobility of the mobile fracturing system 103 may be beneficial because fracturing operations at a well site typically last several days and the fracturing equipment is subsequently removed from the well site once the fracturing operation is completed.Instead of using expensive fuel that significantly impacts air quality (e.g., diesel fuel) as a power source and / or receiving electrical power from a grid or other type of stationary power generation facility (e.g., located at the well site or off-site), the mobile fracturing system 103 utilizes the mobile electricity source 102, which operates on natural gas 15, as a power source. This gas may already be readily available at the well site 100 and burns cleaner. The electricity generated from the mobile electricity source 102 can be supplied to the fracturing equipment to power fracturing operations at one or more well sites, or to other equipment in various types of applications requiring mobile electrical power generation.The mobile power source 102 can be deployed as a single power generation transport to reduce the well site footprint and enable operators to easily move the mobile power source 102 to different well sites and / or different fracturing jobs and / or different physical locations along with other system components 103. Although not shown in Figure 1, multiple mobile power source 102 instances (e.g., multiple power generation transports) can be used to generate the appropriate amount of power required for hydraulic fracturing operations. The configuration and method of operation of the mobile power source 102 are described in further detail in connection with Figures 2A to 9.The mobile power source 102 is not limited to use in fracking operations and can be used to power 30 other types of equipment and for other applications (e.g., industrial, mining, commercial, civil, agricultural, manufacturing, and similar). The use and analysis shown in the FIGURE is merely an example to facilitate the description and explanation of the mobile power source 102. In addition to the mobile power source 102, the mobile fracturing system 103 may include the switchboard carrier 112, at least one mixer carrier 110, at least one data van 114, and one or more fracturing pump carriers 108 that deliver fracturing fluid through the wellhead 101 to The subsurface geological formations. The switchgear transport 112 can receive electricity generated from the mobile electrical power source 102 through one or more electrical connections. In one embodiment, the switchgear transport 112 can use 13.8 kilovolt (kV) electrical connections to receive power from the mobile electrical power source 102. The switchgear transport 112 can comprise a plurality of electrical disconnect switches, fuses, transformers, and / or circuit protectors to protect the fracturing equipment. The switchgear transport 112 can transfer the electricity received from the mobile electrical power source 102 to the electrically connected fracturing equipment of the mobile fracturing system 103.The transport of switchboard 112 may also comprise a control system to control, monitor, and provide power to the electrically connected fracturing equipment. In one embodiment, the switchgear transport 112 can receive an electrical connection to a first voltage and can perform one or more voltage step-down 15 or step-up operations (for example, using one or more transformers arranged in the transport 112) before supplying the converted voltage to other fracturing equipment, such as the fracturing pump transport 108, the mixer transport 110, the sand storage and conveyor belt, the hydration equipment, the chemical equipment, the data van 114, the lighting equipment, and any additional auxiliary equipment 20 of system 103 used for fracturing operations. The control system can be configured to connect to a control network system so that the switchgear transport 112 can be monitored and / or controlled from a remote location, such as the data van 114 or some other type of control center.Alternatively, the switchgear transport 112 may simply pass a voltage across to downstream equipment (e.g., fracturing pump transport 108), and the downstream equipment may include one or more transformers to perform any voltage conversion operations (e.g., converting a voltage of 13.8 kV to lower voltage levels such as 4.8 kV, 600 V, and the like) to power downstream fracturing equipment. In some embodiments, one or more components of the switchgear transport 112 may be disposed of in the mobile power source 102, and the switchgear transport 112 may be omitted from system 103. The fracturing pump carrier 108 can receive electrical power from the switchboard carrier 112 (or from the mobile power source 102) to energize a tractor unit. The tractor unit converts electrical power into mechanical power 35 to drive one or more pumps. In one embodiment, the tractor unit can be a dual-shaft electric motor driving two different pumps. The fracturing pump carrier CRnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi The 108 can be arranged so that one pump is coupled to opposite ends of the dual-shaft electric motor, preventing the pumps from being coupled in series. By avoiding pump series coupling, the fracturing pump transport 108 can continue operating when any one of the pumps fails or has been removed from the transport. Additionally, repairs can be made to the pumps without disconnecting the system manifolds that connect the fracturing pump transport 108 to other fracturing equipment within the mobile fracturing system 103 and the wellhead 101. The mixer transport 110 can receive electrical power supplied through the switchboard transport 112 to energize a plurality of electric mixers. A plurality of tractor trucks can drive one or more pumps that pump source fluid and mixer additives (e.g., sand) into a mixing tank, mix the source fluid and mixer additives together to form the fracturing fluid, and discharge the fracturing fluid to the fracturing pump transport 108. In one embodiment, the electric mixer can be a dual-configuration mixer comprising electric motors for rotating machinery located in a single transport, which is described in more detail in U.S. Patent No. 9,366,114, filed April 6, 2012, by Todd Coli et al.and entitled “Electrically Powered, Modular, Mobile System for Use in Fracturing Underground Formations,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. In another embodiment, a plurality of attached mixing hoppers may be used to supply the proppants and additives into a plurality of mixing tanks. Data van 114 can be part of a control network system, where it acts as a control center configured to monitor and provide operating instructions for remotely operating mixer transport 110, mobile power source 102, and fracturing pump transport 108 and / or other fracturing equipment within the mobile fracturing system 103. For example, data van 114 can communicate via the control network system with variable frequency drives (VFDs) located within system 103 that operate and monitor the health of the electric motors used to drive the pumps on the fracturing pump transports 108. In one configuration, data van 114 can communicate with the various fracturing equipment using a control network system with a ring topology.A ring topology can reduce the amount of control cabling used for fracturing operations and increase the capacity and speed of data transfers and communication. Other fracturing equipment shown in Figure 1, such as water tanks, chemical storage for additives, a hydration unit, a sand conveyor belt, and a test box storage area, are familiar to those skilled in the art and are therefore not discussed in further detail here. Although FIGURE 1 depicts the mobile power source 102 as being part of the mobile fracturing system 103 for performing electric hydraulic fracturing operations at well site 101, the mobile power source 102 can also be used for any other applications where a mobile power source is required. The mobile power source 102 can be configured to be transportable to different locations. Once the mobile power source is no longer required at a particular location, it can be easily transported to a new location where it is now needed. Regardless of the application, the mobile power source can include a power generation unit configured as a single unit to enhance mobility and provide a reduced site footprint. Figures 2A and 2B are schematic diagrams showing a side profile view of power generation transport 200 (e.g., gas turbine generator transport, mobile power source 102, and the like), according to one or more configurations. Figures 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams showing a top profile view of power generation transport 200, according to one or more configurations. Figures 4-5 are schematic diagrams showing different perspective views of power generation transport 200, according to one or more configurations. Note that components common to Figures 2A through 5 are denoted by the same reference numbers, and their descriptions are omitted. Furthermore, for ease of description and explanation, not all components of power generation transport 200 are shown in each of Figures 2A through 5.The various views and respective components of the power generation conveyor 200 shown in Figures 2A through 5 are intended for illustrative purposes only and are not restrictive. The intention is not to be limited to the details provided here. The views shown in Figures 2A through 5 illustrate the power generation conveyor 200 with one of its enclosures removed. That is, Figures 2A through 5 show components within the (not shown) enclosure of the power generation conveyor 200. As shown in one or more of FIGURES 2A to 5, the power generation transport 200 may comprise the following equipment or components: the black starter generator 210; the control cabinets 215; the switchboard (for example, one or more transformers) 220; the generator 225; the starter electric motor 230; the gearbox 235; the inlet plenum 240; the power source (for example, the gas turbine) 245; the CAnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi air inlet and exhaust module 250; and air outlet cover (e.g. flap, hood, door and the like) 275. The air inlet and exhaust module 250 may include the air inlet filter housing 255, the air inlet filter housing door (e.g. hood, cover, and the like) 270, the intake air duct including one or 5 more duct portions 260, the exhaust manifold 265, the discharge chimney 266, and the exhaust air outlet 274 (FIGURE 6B).In addition, the power generation transport 200 of FIGURES 2A to 5 may be equipped with a ventilation and cooling system including one or more generator air outlets 226A (FIGURES 3A and 3B); one or more ventilation and cooling air intake grilles 285 (FIGURES 2A, 2B, 4); one or more exhaust openings 280 (e.g., passages, channels, and the like); ventilation and cooling air fans and electric motors (not shown) positioned in exhaust openings 280; and one or more air outlets 273 (see FIGURE 6B). Other components not specifically labelled in FIGURES 2A to 5, but which may also be located in the power generation transport 200, include a gas conditioning system, a generator shaft, a generator circuit breaker, a transformer, a control system, a control room, a turbine lubricating oil system, a fire suppression system, a generator lubricating oil system, and the like. In one embodiment, the power source 245 may be a gas turbine. In another embodiment, the power source 245 may be another type of power source (e.g., an internal combustion engine, a diesel engine, and the like). The power source 245 will hereafter be referred to interchangeably as the gas turbine 245.However, as stated earlier, power source 245 may correspond to other types of turbine or non-turbine-based power sources that have the capacity to generate sufficient mechanical energy to operate generator 225. In one embodiment, the gas turbine 245, gearbox 235, generator 225, and other power generation carrier components 200 shown in FIGURES 2A to 5 may be supported on the power generation carrier 200 by being mounted on a modified base frame 202, a sub-base, sub-ski, or any other power generation carrier substructure 200. The unique modified base frame 202 may be used to mount and align the connections between the gas turbine 245, gearbox 235, generator 225, inlet plenum 240, and one or more components of the air intake and exhaust module 250, including the air intake filter housing 255, the intake air duct 260, including one or more duct portions, and the exhaust manifold 265.In addition, the base frame 202 can mount the various components on it at a predetermined height of 35 from the base 202 to create a clearance for the intake air duct 260 of the air intake and exhaust module 250 which can be placed between the. The modified base frame 202 can run along the length of the platform frame 202 from the exhaust side of the gas turbine 245 to the intake end side thereof and can be smoothly coupled to the inlet plenum 240. The modified base frame 202 allows for easier alignment and connection of the gas turbine 245, gearbox 235, and generator 225, air inlet and exhaust module 250, and other power generation carrier components 200 compared to using a separate sub-base for the gas turbine 245 and generator 225. Other power generation carrier configurations 200 can utilize a plurality of sub-bases, for example, to mount the gas turbine 245 and gearbox 235 on a sub-base and mount Generator 225 is located in another sub-base. As shown in one or more of FIGURES 2A to 5, gas conditioning components (not shown), the black starter generator 210, the control cabinet (e.g., control system or control rooms) 215, the switchboard 220, and the electric starter motor 230 can also be placed in the power generation carrier 200 (e.g., by being mounted on the base frame 202). The gas conditioning components (e.g., the gas conditioning unit or system) can be adapted to receive hydrocarbon gas (e.g., natural gas) from a hydrocarbon fuel source (e.g., a gas pipeline).Gas conditioning components may be installed on the power generation carrier 200 or on a separate carrier or trailer, sub-base, sub-ski, or any other substructure, and may be configured to supply hydrocarbon gas for gas turbine operation 245. Gas conditioning components may include a gas conditioning system that regulates hydrocarbon gas pressures, heats the hydrocarbon gas, separates liquids from the hydrocarbon gas 25 (e.g., water), and / or filters unwanted contaminants (e.g., sand) from the hydrocarbon gas. Gas conditioning components may also include a compression system that uses an electric motor to drive one or more compressors to compress the hydrocarbon gas to a designated pressure (e.g., approximately 21.09 kg / cm2 (300 pounds per square inch (PSI))).The gas conditioning components 30 can subsequently discharge the processed hydrocarbon gas to a gas storage system that siphons a portion of the processed hydrocarbon gas to fill one or more gas storage tanks (not shown). Before storing the processed hydrocarbon gas in the gas storage tanks, the gas storage system can further compress the hydrocarbon gas to a relatively higher pressure level (e.g., approximately 210.92 kg / cm² (3,000 PSI) or 351.53 kg / cm² (5,000 PSI)). The remaining portion of the processed hydrocarbon gas... The hydrocarbon gas bypasses any further processing by the gas conditioning components and can be directly emitted to the gas turbine 245 for electric power generation. When the pressure of the hydrocarbon gas received by the compression system of the gas conditioning components begins to fall below a predetermined backpressure 5 (e.g., approximately 35.15 kg / cm2 (500 PSI)), the gas storage system of the conditioning skid can release the hydrocarbon gas stored within the gas storage tanks to emit contaminant-free hydrocarbon gas to the gas turbine 245 at a regulated and acceptable pressure level. The black starter generator 210 may be configured to provide power to control, ignite, or start the gas turbine 245. Additionally, the black starter generator 210 may provide auxiliary power where peak electrical power demand exceeds the electrical power output of the power generation carrier 200. The black starter generator 210 may comprise a diesel generator capable of providing test, standby, maximum load, and / or other emergency backup power functionality for the power generation carrier 200 or other equipment energized by the power generation carrier 200. The generator circuit breaker (not labeled) may comprise one or more circuit breakers configured to protect the generator 225 against current and / or voltage fault conditions. The generator circuit breaker may be a medium-voltage (MV) circuit breaker switch.In one configuration, the generator breaker may include three panels: two for the 225V generator and one for a feeder that protects the relays in the circuit breaker. Other configurations may include one, two, or more than three panels for the generator breaker. In one configuration, the generator breaker may be a vacuum circuit breaker. The switchboard 220 may include a step-down transformer configured to reduce the generator voltage 225 to a lower voltage to provide control power to the power generation unit 200. The gearbox 235 is provided to reduce the turbine output rpm 245 to the operating rpm of the generator 225. The starter motor 230 may be a motor (e.g., electric motor, hydraulic motor, air motor, and the like) coupled to the gearbox 235 and / or gas turbine 245 to start the turbine 245. The control cabinet 215 may be a section of the power generation unit 200 that houses all the electronic circuitry and controls for the generator 225 and the turbine 245. The control cabinet 215 may include a control system configured to control, monitor, regulate, and adjust the power output of the gas turbine 245 and the generator 225.For example, in the mode where the power generation transport 200 is implemented to provide a remote source of power, the system. The control system can monitor and balance the load produced by the power-consuming system or equipment, and can generate electrical power to meet load demands. The control system can also be configured to synchronize and communicate with a control network system that allows a data van or other computing systems located remotely (e.g., off-site) to control, monitor, regulate, and adjust the generator's power output.Although FIGURES 2A to 5 illustrate the starter generator in black 210, the control cabinet 215, the switchboard 220, and the electric starter motor 230 can be mounted on a base frame 202 of the power generating carrier 200, other embodiments of the power generating carrier 200 can mount one or more of these components in other locations (e.g., on the switchboard carrier 112). Other equipment that may also be located on the power generation transport 200, but not specifically labeled or shown in FIGURES 2A to 5, includes the turbine lubricating oil system, gas fuel valves, generator lubrication oil system 15, gearbox lubrication oil system, and fire suppression system. The lubrication oil systems or consoles, which generally refer to both the turbine lubricating oil system, the gearbox lubrication oil system, the landing and leveling legs as well as associated hydraulic systems and the generator lubrication oil system within this disclosure 20, may be configured to provide a generator lubricating oil filtration and cooling system and a turbine lubricating oil filtration and cooling system.In one embodiment, the turbine lubricating oil console area of ​​the carrier may also contain fire suppression systems, which may comprise sprinklers, smothering steam, cleaning agent, foam sprinklers, carbon dioxide, and / or other equipment used to suppress a fire or provide fire protection for the gas turbine. The lubricating oil consoles of the turbine, gearbox, and generator assembly, as well as the fire suppression system on the power generation carrier, reduce the footprint of this carrier by eliminating the need for an auxiliary carrier and connections for the lubricating oil, filtration, turbine, gearbox, and generator cooling systems and fire suppression systems to the gas turbine generator carrier.The lubrication oil systems for the turbine, gearbox, and generator can be mounted on a skid located under the generator 225 or any other location on the power generation transport 200. The 245 gas turbine can be a General Electric (GE) turbine for generating mechanical power (i.e., rotation of a shaft) from a fuel source of CRnbnn / Qznz / e / YiAi hydrocarbon, such as natural gas, liquefied natural gas, condensate, and / or other liquid fuels. As generally shown in FIGURES 2A, 2B, 4, and 5, a gas turbine shaft 245 is connected to the reduction gearbox 235 and the generator 225 such that the generator 225 converts the supplied mechanical energy from the rotation of the gas turbine shaft 245 to produce electrical power. The gas turbine 245 may be a commercially available gas turbine such as a General Electric gas turbine, a Pratt & Whitney gas turbine, a Siemens gas turbine, a Baker Hughes gas turbine, or any other similar gas turbine. The generator 225 may be a commercially available generator such as a Brush generator, a WEG generator, or another similar generator configured to produce a compatible amount of electrical power.For example, the combination of gas turbine 245, gearbox 235, and generator 225 placed in power generation carrier 200 can generate electrical power ranging from at least approximately 1 megawatt (MW) to approximately 16 MW (e.g., 5.6 MW, 7.9 MW, and so on). Other types of gas turbine / generator combinations with power ranges greater than approximately 16 MW or less than approximately 1 MW can also be used depending on the application requirement. As previously explained, the air inlet and exhaust module 250 can be modular and compact and can be arranged at the rear end of the carrier 200. The air inlet and exhaust module 250 can be configured so that it can be easily replaced by sliding replacement components of the air inlet and exhaust module 250 into the rear end of the carrier 200. The air inlet and exhaust module 250 can be integrally formed or can comprise a plurality of components coupled together at the rear end of the carrier 200. The air inlet and exhaust module 250 can be configured to provide filtered air for combustion by the gas turbine 245 and to safely vent hot exhaust air from the turbine 245 through the exhaust manifold 265, the discharge stack 266, and the air outlet 274.Furthermore, the ventilation and cooling system located in the power generation transport 200 can be configured to introduce ambient air from the sides and / or ends of the transport for ventilation of the interior of an enclosure or compartment 30 (not shown) of the power generation transport 200, and to use the fresh ambient air to cool components (e.g., the generator 225, the gearbox 235, the gas turbine 245, the exhaust manifold 265, and the discharge stack 266) within the transport that may become heated during power generation operation. The operation and configuration of the air intake and exhaust module 250 and the ventilation and cooling system of the power generation transport 200 will be described in further detail below in connection with Figures 2A to 6B. CAnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi Although the embodiments shown in FIGURES 2A to 6B depict a single component train with the air intake and exhaust module 250 positioned at the rear of the carrier, this is not necessarily the case. In an alternate embodiment, the component arrangement could be reversed so that the air intake and exhaust module 250 is positioned at the front of the carrier 200, followed by the exhaust manifold. 265, the turbine 245, the reduction gearbox 235, and the generator 225, in that order from the front end of the carrier 200. In yet another embodiment (shown in FIGURES 8A and 8B), two independent component trains can be placed on the carrier such that one air inlet / exhaust module is located at the front end and a second air inlet / exhaust module 10 is located at the rear end. The embodiment shown in FIGURES 8A and 8B is described in more detail below.Figures 2A to 5 show the power generation transport 200 while it is in transport mode. Figure 6A is a schematic diagram showing a perspective view of the air intake and exhaust module 250 installed on the power generation transport 200 while it is in operating mode. Figure 6B is a schematic diagram showing a perspective view of the air intake and exhaust module 250 installed on the power generation transport 200 while it is in transport mode.To fit within the limited physical dimensions available at the rear of the transport, the air intake and exhaust module 250 can be configured so that the components for the intake airflow path (e.g., the air intake filter housing 255, the intake air duct 260) and the exhaust airflow path (e.g., the exhaust manifold 265) are located on the same side (e.g., rear side, exhaust side, and so forth) of the gas turbine 245. As explained previously, the air intake and exhaust module 250 can include the air intake filter housing 255, the air intake filter housing door 270, the intake air duct 260 (including one or more duct portions), the exhaust manifold 265, the discharge stack 266, and the exhaust air outlet 274. The gas turbine air inlet filter housing 255 may include one or more air inlets and one or more air filters mounted along a side end surface (e.g., rear end surface) and / or on longitudinal side surfaces of the power-generating carriage 200 to introduce ambient air from the end side of the carriage for combustion by the turbine 245. Combustion air 35 may be supplied to the gas turbine 245 to assist in the production of mechanical power. As shown more clearly in FIGURE 6A, the inlet filter housing Air intake housing 255 may include a plurality of air inlets and filters mounted as a two-dimensional grid or filter array extending substantially along a rear-end surface (e.g., a far rear end) of the power-generating carrier 200. Although not shown in FIGURE 6A, the plurality of air inlets and filters of air intake housing 255 may also be mounted on one or both of the longitudinal side surfaces adjacent to the rear-end surface of the power-generating carrier 200. The arrangement of filter housing 255 or the number and arrangement of the air inlets and filters of the gas turbine housing 255 is not intended to be a limitation.Any number or arrangement of 10 inlets and filters of the filter housing 255 may be employed depending, for example, on the quantity or volume of clean air and the airflow dynamics required to supply fresh combustion air to the gas turbine 245 for power generation operation, and the like. As shown more clearly in FIGURES 6A and 6B, the air inlet filter housing 255 can be covered with the air inlet filter housing door 270 to protect the air inlets and filters from the elements when the power generation transport 200 is in transport mode (FIGURE 6B). The door 270 can be attached to a top (or side) end of the housing 255 (or the transport frame 200) by means of a coupling element (e.g., a hinge) and can be controlled by a drive system to rotate between a closed position 20 during transport mode (FIGURE 6B) and an open position during operating mode (FIGURE 6A). In some embodiments, the door 270 can be manually rotated between the closed and open positions.If the transport unit 200 is equipped with a drive system, any convenient mechanism can be used to mechanically move the door 270 between the open and closed positions. For example, the drive system 25 can be implemented using a hydraulic system, an electric system, a rack and pinion system, a pneumatic system, a pulley-based system, and the like. As shown in FIGURE 6A, in the open position during operation, the door 270 can remain open to allow ambient air to easily enter the air inlet filter housing 255. During operation, the door 270 can also act as a roof, protecting the filters in the air inlet filter housing 255 from environmental elements such as sun, rain, snow, dust, and the like.As shown in FIGURE 6B, in the closed position during transport mode, the door 270 can be controlled by the drive system to be closed in order to prevent damage to the air inlet filter housing 255 during transport, and can provide increased aerodynamics 35 and increased mobility of the power generation transport 200 over a variety of roads. CRnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi As shown in FIGURES 2A to 6B, the plurality of air inlets of the air inlet filter housing 255 can be seamlessly coupled to the intake air duct 260 (e.g., pipe, duct, passage, and the like). The intake air duct 260 can include one or more duct portions coupled in series 5 with each other and running along the base frame 202 of the carrier 200 to extend from the rear end side of the carrier 200 to the front end side. For example, as shown in FIGURE 2B, an intake air duct portion located near the air inlet filter housing 255 can include a tapered end 261 that is seamlessly coupled via a hinge portion to an outlet side of the air inlet filter housing 255 to receive filtered air.The other end of the intake air duct portion can be seamlessly coupled in series to one or more additional intake air duct portions (or to the inlet plenum 240) to define an intake air flow path (e.g., intake air flow route) for the gas turbine 225. As shown more clearly in FIGURES 2A, 2B, and 5, the duct portion or portions defining the intake air duct 260 of the air inlet and exhaust module 250 can be extended along the base frame 202 of the power generation carrier 200 to be arranged between the base frame 202 on one side, and the exhaust manifold 265, the gas turbine 245, and the inlet plenum 240 on the other side. The inlet plenum 240 can be seamlessly coupled to a 20 gas turbine intake port 245 via a flange connection.The inlet plenum 240 can be configured to collect filtered intake air from the gas turbine inlet air filter housing 255 through the intake air duct 260 and supply intake air to the gas turbine 245. A distal end of an intake air duct portion near the inlet plenum 240 can be seamlessly coupled via a flange portion to the inlet plenum 240 to provide intake air filtered by the inlet air filter housing 255 to the gas turbine 245 for power generation operation.The air inlet filter housing 255, the intake air duct 260 (including one or more duct portions), and the inlet plenum 240 can thus define a combustion intake airflow passage 30 in which combustion ambient air enters the air inlet filter housing 255 from the rear end side of the power-generating transport 200 (gas turbine exhaust end side 245), the ambient air is filtered by one or more filters in the air inlet filter housing 255, and the filtered ambient air is channeled through the tapered end 261 (see FIGURE 6B) of an intake air duct portion 35 of the intake air duct 260 to flow from the exhaust end side of the gas turbine 245 to the intake end side thereof. Intake air flow, the intake air channeled into the intake air duct 260 flows under the exhaust manifold 265 and the gas turbine 245 along the base frame 202 to enter the intake plenum 240 on the intake end side of the gas turbine 245. As shown more clearly in FIGURE 2B, the intake air duct 260 can be positioned so that a first (tapered) end 261 thereof is substantially perpendicular to the air intake filter housing 255, and a second (distal) end thereof is substantially perpendicular to the intake plenum 240.As shown in FIGURES 2A and 2B and 4 to 6B, the intake air flow passage may thus include a first angled section defined by the hinge coupling between the air inlet filter housing 255 and the first end of the intake air duct 260, and a second angled section defined by the flange coupling between the inlet plenum 240 and the second end of the intake air duct 260. Both the first end 261 and the second end of the air duct 260 may be tapered. The intake airflow path can thus extend from the air inlet filter housing 255 in a substantially downward slope direction, and then in a first substantially horizontal direction beneath the exhaust manifold 265 and the gas turbine 245 and along the base frame 202 of the carrier 200. The intake airflow path in the second angled direction can then change the direction of the intake airflow from the first substantially horizontal direction to a substantially vertical direction 20 as the intake air enters the intake plenum 240. The intake plenum 240 can further include a curved portion (e.g., with an elbow-joint shape) that changes the direction of the intake airflow from the substantially vertical direction to a second substantially horizontal direction as the intake air enters the gas turbine 245 for combustion.As is evident from Figure 25, the second substantially horizontal direction of the intake airflow path is opposite to the first substantially horizontal direction. Therefore, the first substantially horizontal direction, the substantially vertical direction, and the second substantially horizontal direction of the intake airflow path define a substantially U-shaped intake airflow path. In some embodiments, the intake airflow path can be configured for noise control and sound attenuation. For example, one or more of the air intake filter housing, one or more duct portions of the intake air duct, and the intake plenum can be fitted with one or more sound-dampening silencers that reduce the noise of the power generation unit during operation. The 250 air intake and exhaust module can also include the exhaust manifold 265, the discharge chimney 266, and the air outlet 274 which collectively define a passage CRnbnn / cznz / e / YiAi of exhaust airflow (e.g., exhaust airflow path) in which exhaust air emitted from the exhaust port (e.g., exhaust end, exhaust, and the like) of the gas turbine 245 is released to the atmosphere from the air outlet 274 located in the roof (e.g., roof or top side 305 in FIGURES 3A and 3B) of the power generation transport enclosure 200. As shown in FIGURES 2A, 2B, and 4, the exhaust manifold 265 (e.g., exhaust diffuser) can be aligned and coupled with the exhaust port of the gas turbine 245 to collect exhaust air and supply exhaust air to the discharge stack 266. The discharge stack 266 can be vertically coupled to be stacked above the exhaust manifold 265 (i.e., the discharge stack 266). placed above the exhaust manifold 265).Any convenient arrangement and coupling between the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266 may be employed so that the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266 can be accommodated within the dimensions of the power-generating carrier 200 (including the weakest frame or skid of the carrier 200). For example, as shown in Figures 2A, 2B, and 6B, the exhaust manifold 265 may include an upwardly curved portion 264 that is aligned and coupled with the discharge stack 266 positioned above the upwardly curved portion 264. Alternatively, the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266 may be integrally formed as a single component.The exhaust airflow passage defined by the exhaust manifold 265, the discharge stack 266, and the air outlet 274 can thus extend from the exhaust port of the gas turbine 245 and through a passage defined by the exhaust manifold 265. The exhaust flow passage can then be extended upwards due to the upwardly curved portion 264 of the exhaust manifold 265 to change the direction of exhaust airflow from a substantially horizontal direction to a substantially vertical direction. The exhaust airflow passage can then be extended substantially vertically through the discharge stack 266 and the air outlet 274. As shown in FIGURE 2A, the upper end of the discharge stack 266 can be at the level of the roof or an upper side of the power generation transport enclosure 200.In some embodiments, the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266 of the gas turbine 30 can be configured for noise control and sound attenuation. For example, the exhaust manifold 265 and / or the discharge stack 266 can comprise a plurality of sound-dampening silencers that reduce the noise of the power-generating unit 200 during operation. The exhaust airflow path can then be configured to reduce exhaust noise and safely release exhaust air 35 (extremely hot) to the atmosphere without posing a hazard to any equipment and / or an operator working in the vicinity of the power-generating unit 200. CRnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi As described above, the intake airflow path and the exhaust airflow path of the air intake and exhaust module 250 begin on the same side (e.g., rear side, exhaust end side, and so forth) of the gas turbine 250, with the intake airflow path passing under the exhaust manifold 265 and the turbine 245 from the exhaust side to the intake side to be fed into the inlet plenum 240 in order to define a substantially U-shaped intake airflow path. The air intake filter housing 255 of the air intake and exhaust module 250 can then be provided on a side of the gas turbine 245 that is opposite the air intake port side. As shown more clearly in FIGURES 3A, 3B, 4 and 5, the air outlet The air inlet and exhaust module 274 can be covered with the air outlet cover 275 (e.g., flap, cap, and the like) to cover the air outlet 274 and protect the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge chimney 266 from environmental elements such as rain, snow, dust, and the like when the power-generating transport 200 is in transport mode 15 (FIGURE 6B). The flap 275 can be arranged to be flush with the roof of the power-generating transport 200 enclosure and can be coupled to a roof frame of the transport 200 via a coupling element (e.g., hinge). It can be controlled by a drive system to rotate between a closed position during transport mode (FIGURES 3A, 3B, 4, and 5) and an open position (not shown) during operating mode.Any convenient mechanism may be employed to mechanically actuate the cover 275 between the open and closed positions. For example, the actuation system may be implemented using a hydraulic system, an electric motor, a rack and pinion system, a pneumatic system, a pulley-based system, and the like. Alternatively, the cover 275 may be deflected by gravity (or spring-loaded) in the closed position and adapted to open during operation due to the exhaust pressure expelled from the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266. During operation, the cover 275 may remain in the open position to release exhaust air to the environment.During transport mode, the cover 275 can be controlled by the drive system or another mechanism (e.g., manually) to be closed in order to provide increased aerodynamics and improved mobility of the power generation transport 200 on a variety of roads. The power generation transport 200 can be configured to switch from operating mode to transport mode and vice versa without being attached to an external transport vehicle (e.g., a tractor or other type of motor vehicle, external mechanical means, external mechanical apparatus, and the like). As previously explained, the power generation transport 200 also CAnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi may be equipped with the ventilation and cooling system configured to provide ventilation air to ventilate the interior of the enclosure or one or more compartments of the power-generating transport 200, and further provide cooling air to cool one or more components arranged in the transport 200 that could become hot during power-generating operation. As shown in FIGURES 2A to 6B, the ventilation and cooling system may include the starter generator air outlet in black 210A (FIGURES 3A and 3B); one or more generator air outlets 226A (FIGURES 3A and 3B); one or more ventilation and cooling air inlets or grilles 285 (FIGURES 3A to 4); one or more exhaust openings 280 (e.g., passages, channels, and the like); FIGURES 4 to 6B); ventilation and cooling air fans and motors (not shown) arranged in exhaust openings 280; and one or more air outlets 273 (FIGURE 6B). The enclosure (not shown) of the power generating carriage 200 may include top, side, or end surfaces thereof, cavities corresponding to the starter generator air outlet in black 210A, generator air outlets 226A, 15 ventilation and cooling air inlet grilles 285, one or more air outlets 273, and an exhaust air outlet 274. As shown in FIGURES 4, 5, and 6B, one or more exhaust openings 280 may be provided in the power-generating transport 200 to expel ventilation and cooling air through air outlets 273 located in the roof of the transport enclosure 20. In some embodiments, the exhaust openings 280 may be defined to surround the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266 on all sides. That is, as shown more clearly in FIGURE 5, a connecting wall where the exhaust port of the gas turbine 245 connects to the inlet of the exhaust manifold 265, a plurality of exhaust openings 280 are positioned to surround the inlet of the exhaust manifold 265.The plurality of exhaust openings 280 may be equipped with exhaust fans to draw in fresh air for ventilation and cooling of the generator 225, the gearbox 235, and the gas turbine 245, and to release the air to the ambient atmosphere through air outlets 273 positioned to surround the exhaust air outlet 274 in the enclosure roof. The exhaust openings 280 may define an annular space or compartment between an external peripheral surface of the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266, and an internal peripheral surface of the transport enclosure 200 and an external surface (upper side) of the intake air duct 260. When operating the exhaust fans located in a ventilation and cooling air passage defined by exhaust openings 280, ambient air can be drawn into the power generation transport enclosure 200 for ventilation and cooling. Ambient air can be drawn into the enclosure through air inlet grilles of CAnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi Ventilation and Cooling 285. The ventilation and cooling air inlet grilles 285 may be positioned on one or both longitudinal sides, and one end side of the transport enclosure 200. Ambient air that is drawn in through the inlets 285 and made to flow back around the generator 225, the gearbox 235, and the gas turbine 245 would ventilate and also cool the generator compartment 225, the gearbox 235, and the gas turbine 245 during operation. The entrained fresh air coming from both sides and / or one end face of the trailer can flow through the length of the enclosure, before being released through the exhaust openings 280, by means of the annular space or compartment positioned around the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge chimney 266, and out of the trailer through the air outlets 273 in the roof. When not in operation, the air outlets 273 can be covered with the same flap 275 that covers the exhaust air outlet 274. The ventilation and cooling air passage can then be extended from the inlets 285, running the length of the trailer where the generator 225, gearbox 235, and gas turbine 245 are located. The ventilation and cooling air passage can also be extended along the annular space or compartment defined by the outer peripheral surface of the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266, and the inner peripheral surface of the transport enclosure 200 and the upper surface of the air duct 260. It can then exit the transport enclosure 200 from the air outlets 273 located around the exhaust air outlet 274 of the exhaust airflow passage in the roof of the enclosure. Therefore, as best observed in FIGURE 6B, the ventilation air flowing out through the exhaust openings 280 and through the compartment or annular space along the outer peripheral surface of the exhaust manifold 265 and discharge stack 266 can exit from either side of the exhaust manifold 265 and discharge stack 266 (e.g., below, on both sides, and / or above the exhaust manifold 265 when viewed in the longitudinal direction of the carriage 200) so that the filtered combustion air flowing in the intake air flow passage from the tapered end 261 of the intake air duct 260 to the inlet plenum 240 is not heated by the hot exhaust air 30 flowing in the exhaust air flow passage from the exhaust manifold 265 and along the upwardly curved portion 264 of the exhaust manifold 265 to the discharge stack 266.In other words, ventilation air entering the enclosure through inlets 285 can be circulated through exhaust fans arranged in exhaust openings 280 to create air insulation on all sides 35 and all around (for example, a periphery of) the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266. The air insulation created by the ventilation and cooling air that... The ventilation and cooling air flowing through the ventilation and cooling air passage in the annular space or compartment can prevent the external surface of the intake air flow passage (e.g., the upper external surface of the intake air duct 260 and the tapered end 261 facing the exhaust manifold 265) carrying filtered combustion air 5 for combustion by the gas turbine 245 from becoming heated. Therefore, the ventilation and cooling system uses fresh ambient air to ventilate and cool heat radiated from the generator 225, heat radiated from the gearbox 235, heat radiated from the gas turbine 245, heat radiated from the exhaust manifold 265, and heat radiated from the discharge stack 266, and additionally protects the intake combustion air in the intake air flow passage 10 from being heated by the exhaust air in the exhaust air flow passage. To further cool generator 225 during operation, generator 225 may be equipped with internal and / or external air ventilation fans to draw air into a generator compartment 225 through air inlets 285. The drawn air may be used to cool generator 225, and the air may be discharged 15 through the top and / or sides via generator air outlets 226A. Other embodiments may have outlets 226A located in different locations on the enclosure for generator 225. In one embodiment, air inlets 285 may be inlet grilles, and outlets 210A, 226A, 273, and 274 may be outlet grilles that protect the interior of the enclosure from the elements. A separate generator 20 ventilation stacking unit may be mounted on the top and / or side of the power generation carrier 200. By adapting the air intake and exhaust module 250 to be mounted on the same / only carrier as the carrier for the intake plenum 240, gas turbine 245, exhaust manifold 265, and generator 225, the power generation carrier 200 provides relatively quick assembly and / or disassembly, eliminating the need for heavy cranes, forklifts, and / or any other external mechanical means or apparatus at the operating site. To improve mobility over a variety of roadways, the power generation carrier 200 in FIGURES 2A to 6B can have a maximum height of approximately 4.11 meters (13 feet 6 inches), a maximum width of approximately 2.59 meters (8 feet 6 inches), and a maximum length of approximately 21.33 meters (70 feet). In addition, the power generation transport 200 may comprise at least three axles used to support and distribute the weight in the power generation transport 200.Other modes of transport for power generation 200 can be transports that exceed three axles depending on the total transport weight. The dimensions and number of axles can be adjusted to allow transport over roads that typically require certain height, length, and weight restrictions. CAnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing a perspective view of one configuration of the 750 inlet / exhaust module of the power generation transport equipped with a heat exchanger. Power generation transport components shown in Figure 7 that are the same as those of the 200 power generation transport in Figures 2A to 6B are labeled with the same part numbers, and their detailed description is omitted here. Components corresponding to the intake airflow path of the 750 inlet / exhaust module in Figure 7 are the same as the components corresponding to the intake airflow path of the 250 inlet / exhaust module in Figures 2A to 6B.With respect to the 10 components corresponding to the exhaust airflow passage of the inlet and exhaust module 750 in FIGURE 7, the heat exchanger component 765 replaces one or both of the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266 of the exhaust airflow passage of the inlet and exhaust module 250, or may be provided in addition to it. Similar to the exhaust airflow passage of the inlet and exhaust module 250, exhaust air 15 from the gas turbine 245 may flow through the exhaust airflow passage of the inlet and exhaust module 750 for expulsion through the air outlet 274 located in the roof of the power generation transport enclosure. However, the exhaust air flowing through the exhaust airflow passage of the inlet and exhaust module 750 may flow through the heat exchanger component 765. The heat exchanger component 765 can be configured to recover heat energy from the exhaust air of the gas turbine 245 and use the recovered heat energy for predetermined applications or use cases. For example, the heat exchanger component 765 could include heat exchanger coils positioned in the exhaust air flow path defined by the heat exchanger component 765 and allowing the source fluid (e.g., water) to flow through the coils via inlet and outlet plumbing connections 766 and 767. As the source fluid flows into and through the heat exchanger coils, the heat exchanger component 765 transfers thermal energy without transforming all of the source fluid into a gaseous state (e.g., steam).More specifically, exhaust air from gas turbine 30 245 provides thermal energy to one or more heat conduction elements, such as the heat exchanger coils of heat exchanger component 765. At the same time, the source fluid passes through the heat conduction elements to heat the source fluid inlet through the inlet plumbing connection 766 to a target temperature without transforming all of the source fluid into a gaseous state (e.g., steam). Subsequently, the inlet and exhaust module 750 can discharge the source fluid to one or more destinations through the outlet plumbing connection 767. The heated source fluid can CAnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi can be used, for example, to heat and prevent ice formation of the air inlet filter housing 255 when the power generation transport 200 is being operated in cold environments. In the embodiment shown in FIGURE 7, the heat exchanger component 765 replaces one or both of the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266 of the exhaust airflow passage of the inlet and exhaust module 250. However, in an alternative embodiment, the heat exchanger component 765 may be provided in addition to the exhaust manifold 265 and the discharge stack 266 of the exhaust airflow passage. In this embodiment, the heat exchanger component 765 may be positioned on the roof of the power generation transport enclosure during operation to recapture heat energy from the exhaust. For example, the heat exchanger component 765 may be positioned on the roof of the enclosure to be coupled with the exhaust air outlet 274 of the inlet and exhaust module 250 during operation. Figure 8A is a schematic diagram showing a perspective view of another mode of the 800 power generation transport. Figure 8B is a schematic diagram showing a top profile view of another mode of the 800 power generation transport. Components of the 800 power generation transport shown in Figures 8A and 8B that are the same as those of the 200 power generation transport in Figures 2A to 6B are labelled with the same part numbers, and detailed descriptions of these components are omitted here. The 200 power generation transport shown in Figures 2A to 6B illustrates a unique train design in which a single turbine package is mounted on a single trailer.That is, FIGURES 2A to 6B illustrate a single train design in which the power generation carrier 200 is equipped with a single gas turbine 245, a single generator 225, a single gearbox 235, and a single air inlet and exhaust module 250 that slides to the rear end of the power generation carrier 200. However, in an alternate embodiment shown in FIGURES 8A and 8B, the power generation carrier 800 can have a dual independent train design in which two smaller turbine packages (e.g., GE gas turbines, Solar gas turbines, and the like) can be fitted on a single trailer.That is, in the alternate mode shown in FIGURES 8A and 8B, the power generation transport 800 can be equipped with two independent trains such that the single power generation transport 800 comprises two generators 225, two gearboxes 235, two gas turbines 245, and two air intake and exhaust module cases 250 respectively, positioned at both ends of the trailer. The two independent trains of the power generation transport 800 can then provide a CAnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi power generation system with full redundancy. In other words, the two independent trains of the 800 series power generation unit can be operated separately or together to generate electrical power based on load demands. Furthermore, the two independent trains of the 800 series power generation unit can provide full redundancy, so that if one of the two independent trains is out of service for maintenance or repair, the 800 series power generation unit can remain operational to generate mobile electrical power using the other independent train mounted on the single trailer. Each of the two independent trains of the 800 series power generation unit can be equipped with components and can be operated in the same manner as the single train of the 200 series power generation unit shown in Figures 2A to 6B.For example, each of the two trains may have a corresponding separate (or shared) ventilation and cooling system that draws fresh air through corresponding grilles 285 for ventilation and cooling of the corresponding component train (e.g., the corresponding generator 225, the corresponding gearbox 15 235, the corresponding gas turbine 245, and the corresponding exhaust manifold 265) and expels it through corresponding air outlets in the roof of the trailer (not shown). Furthermore, each of the two independent trains may have a corresponding intake airflow passage and an exhaust airflow passage defined by the corresponding air inlet and exhaust module 250 located at the corresponding end 20 (e.g., front and rear) of the transport 800. The Power Generation Transporter 800 may also include the Control System 805 (e.g., control cabinet, control electronics, and the like) to control the independent dual trains with integrated controls in the single trailer package to run the two trains in parallel or independently. The Control System 805 may allow the Power Generation Transporter 800 to run the two trains completely independently or configure the control so that the two trains can synchronize with each other and run together to optimize the overall performance metrics of the Transporter 800, such as emissions, efficiency, and the like. For example, the Control System 805 may be configured to independently raise or lower one of the two trains during operation based on where the combined power of the two trains needs to be located.Each 800 power generation train can include its own control electronics, including one or more synchronizers. The 805 control system can control the control electronics of both trains by communicatively coupling with the synchronizers of both trains so that the two trains can be synchronized with each other. The 805 control system can thus be configured (in hardware and / or software) to run the two trains completely independently or with a distribution system. CRnnnn / Qznz / B / YiAi of load to achieve load sharing or load balancing. Figure 9 is a flowchart of one modality of Method 900 for providing a mobile source of electricity for any operation requiring a mobile power source. Method 900 can begin at block 905 by transporting a mobile source of electricity (e.g., power generation transport 200 or 800) to a remote location. Method 900 can then move to block 910 and convert the mobile source of electricity from transport mode to operating mode. The same transport 200 or 800 can be used during the conversion from transport mode to operating mode. In other words, transports are not added or removed when the mobile source of electricity is configured for operating mode. Additionally, Method 900 can be executed without the use of a forklift, crane, or other external mechanical means to transition the mobile source of electricity to operating mode.For example, in block 910, the power generation transport 200 or 800 can be converted from transport mode to operating mode by setting the door 270 and the exhaust flap 275 in the open position (FIGURE 6A) 15 without requiring the external mechanical apparatus, and supplying hydrocarbon fuel to the gas turbine 245 for power generation operation. Method 900 can then move to Block 915 and can generate electricity using the mobile power source to power a variety of operations requiring a mobile power source. In one mode, Method 900 can generate electricity by converting hydrocarbon fuel into electricity using a gas turbine generator. Method 900 can then move to Block 920 and can convert the mobile power source from operating mode to transport mode without using any external mechanical equipment. Similar to Block 910, the conversion process for Block 920 can utilize the same transport without using a forklift, crane, and / or other external mechanical means to transition the mobile power source back to transport mode.For example, in block 920, the power generation transport 200 or 800 can be converted from operating mode to transport mode by securing the door 270 and the escape flap 275 in the closed position (FIGURES 5 and 6EB) without requiring an external mechanical device. Method 900 can then be moved to block 925 to remove the mobile power source 30 from its location after the mobile power is no longer required. At least one modality is disclosed, and variations, combinations, and / or modifications of the modalities and / or characteristics of the modalities made by an expert in the technique are within the scope of disclosure. Alternative modalities that result from the combination, integration, and / or omission of characteristics of the modalities are also within the scope of disclosure. Where numerical ranges or limitations are expressly indicated, such express ranges or limitations may be understood as CAnfrnn / eznz / E / YiAi including iterative ranges or limitations of similar magnitude that fall within the ranges or limitations expressly stated (e.g., from approximately 1 to approximately 10 includes 2, 3, 4, etc.; greater than 0.10 includes 0.11, 0.12, 0.13, etc.). The use of the term “approximately” means ±10% of the subsequent number, unless otherwise stated. The use of the term "optionally" with respect to any element of a claim means that the element is required, or alternatively, the element is not required, both alternatives being within the scope of the claim. The use of broader terms such as comprise, include, and have may be construed as providing support for narrower terms such as consist of, consist essentially of, and substantially comprise. Accordingly, the scope of protection is not limited by the description set forth above but is defined by the following claims, that scope including all equivalents of the subject matter of the claims. Each claim is further incorporated as a disclosure in the specification, and the claims are modalities of the present disclosure. Although several modalities have been provided in this disclosure, it should be understood that the systems and methods disclosed could be incorporated in many other specific ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. The examples provided here are to be considered illustrative and not restrictive, and the intent is not limited to the details provided. For example, the various elements or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be omitted or not implemented. Furthermore, techniques, systems, subsystems, and methods described and illustrated in various forms as discrete or separate may be combined or integrated with other systems, modules, techniques, or methods without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Other elements shown or discussed as coupled or directly coupled or communicating with each other may be indirectly coupled or communicate through some interface, device, or intermediate component, whether electrically, mechanically, or otherwise. Many other variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reviewing the foregoing description. The scope of the invention should then be determined with reference to the appended claims, together with the full scope of equivalents to which those claims are entitled. In the appended claims, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.”

Claims

1. A power generation transport, characterized in that it comprises: a gas turbine; an inlet plenum coupled to an intake of the gas turbine; a generator driven by the gas turbine; an air inlet and exhaust module including: an air inlet filter housing; an intake air duct coupled to the air inlet filter housing at a first end and to the inlet plenum at a second end; and an exhaust manifold coupled to an exhaust of the gas turbine; and at least one base frame, wherein the base frame mounts and aligns the gas turbine, the inlet plenum, the generator, and the air inlet and exhaust module of the power generation transport.

2. The power generation transport according to claim 1, 15 characterized in that the intake air duct is mounted on at least the base frame so as to be placed under the gas turbine, and extends along at least the base frame from one exhaust end side of the gas turbine to one intake end side, in a longitudinal direction of the power generation transport.

3. The power generation transport according to claim 2, 20 characterized in that: the intake air duct has a first duct portion and a second duct portion, a first end of the first duct portion is coupled to the air inlet filter housing on the exhaust end side of the gas turbine, and a second end 25 of the first duct portion is coupled to a first end of the second duct portion, and a second end of the second duct portion is coupled to the inlet plenum on the intake end side of the gas turbine.

4. The power generation transport according to claim 3, 30 characterized in that the first and second duct portions are mounted on the power generation transport such that the first duct portion is placed between the exhaust manifold and at least the base frame, and the second duct portion is placed between the gas turbine and at least the base frame.

5. The power generation transport according to claim 3, 35 characterized in that the first end of the first duct portion is coupled to the air inlet filter housing via a first flange portion, and the second end of the second duct portion is coupled to the inlet plenum via a second flange portion.

6. The power generation transport according to claim 3, characterized in that the air inlet filter housing, the first and second portions of 5 duct, and the inlet plenum define an intake air flow path for combustion air intake to the gas turbine, wherein the intake air flow path extends from a rear end surface of the power generation transport, passes under the exhaust manifold and the gas turbine from the exhaust end side of the gas turbine to the intake end side along at least one base frame, and 10 enters the gas turbine intake through the inlet plenum.

7. The power generation transport according to claim 3, characterized in that the first end of the first portion of the conduit is tapered.

8. The power generation transport according to claim 1, characterized in that the air inlet and exhaust module is arranged at a rear end 15 of the power generation transport.

9. The power generation transport according to claim 8, characterized in that the air inlet filter housing is positioned on a rear end surface of the power generation transport, and wherein the power generation transport further comprises an air inlet filter housing door 20 for covering the air inlet filter housing positioned on the rear end surface when the power generation transport is in a transport mode.

10. The power generation transport according to claim 1, characterized in that the exhaust manifold has an upwardly curved portion and defines an exhaust air flow path for exhaust air expelled from the gas turbine, wherein the exhaust air flow path extends from the exhaust of the gas turbine, passes through a flow passage defined by the exhaust manifold, extends upward due to the upwardly curved portion of the exhaust manifold, and terminates at an exhaust air outlet located in a roof of an enclosure of the power generation transport.

11. The power generation transport according to claim 10, 30 characterized in that the exhaust air outlet and the air inlet filter housing are located on one exhaust end side of the gas turbine.

12. The power generation transport according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a ventilation and cooling system including: ventilation and cooling air inlets located on an end side of the gas turbine intake 35, and on at least one of a first longitudinal side, a second longitudinal side, and an end side of a power generation transport enclosure; one or more exhaust openings located around a periphery of the exhaust manifold on an exhaust end side of the gas turbine; and one or more fans located in a ventilation and cooling air passage 5 defined by the ventilation and cooling air inlets and the exhaust opening or openings.

13. The power generation transport according to claim 12, characterized in that the ventilation and cooling air passage extends from the ventilation and cooling air inlets, runs along a length of the power generation transport where the generator and gas turbine are located, extends through an annular compartment defined between an external peripheral surface of the exhaust manifold and an internal peripheral surface of the power generation transport enclosure, and terminates in one or more air outlets located in a roof of the power generation transport enclosure, wherein the air outlet or outlets surround an exhaust air outlet of an exhaust air flow path in the roof of the power generation transport enclosure.

14. The power generation transport according to claim 13, characterized in that the ventilation and cooling air passage in the annular compartment creates a ventilation and cooling air insulation between an intake airflow path and the exhaust airflow path of the power generation transport to prevent the intake air from being heated for combustion.

15. The power generation transport according to claim 14, characterized in that it further comprises an air outlet flap positioned to be flush with a roof of the power generation transport enclosure, wherein the flap covers the exhaust air outlet and the air outlet(s) for ventilation and cooling air positioned in the roof of the power generation transport enclosure.

16. The power generation transport according to claim 1, characterized in that the exhaust manifold is a heat exchanger component 30 including heat exchanger coils placed in an exhaust air flow path defined by the exhaust manifold and configured to recover heat energy from the exhaust air expelled from the gas turbine.

17. The power generation transport according to claim 1, characterized in that the gas turbine, generator, inlet plenum, and air inlet and exhaust module define a first component train for a first power generation operation in the power generation transport, and wherein the power generation transport further comprises a second component train including a second gas turbine, a second generator, a second inlet plenum, and a second air inlet and exhaust module for a second power generation operation in the power generation transport, wherein at least the base frame further mounts and aligns the second gas turbine, the second inlet plenum, the second generator, and the second air inlet and exhaust module of the power generation transport.

18. The power generation transport according to claim 17, characterized in that the air inlet and exhaust module of the first train is located at a rear end of the power generation transport, and the second air inlet and exhaust module of the second train is located at a front end of the power generation transport.

19. The power generation transport according to claim 17, characterized in that the first and second independent trains provide full redundancy 15 in the power generation transport, and are configured to operate independently of each other, and with load sharing or load balancing.

20. A mobile electrical power supply apparatus, characterized in that it comprises: a power generation transport including: 20 a generator; a power source configured to drive the generator; an air inlet filter housing positioned on an exhaust end side of the power source; an inlet plenum coupled to the air inlet filter housing, and configured 25 to supply air to the power source, wherein the inlet plenum is disposed on an intake end side of the power source; an intake air duct coupled to the air inlet filter housing at a first end thereof and to the inlet plenum at a second end; an exhaust manifold configured to collect the exhaust from the power source, and 30 positioned on the exhaust end side of the power source;where the air intake filter housing, intake plenum, exhaust manifold, power source, and generator are mounted on the power generation carrier.; 21. The apparatus for providing mobile electric power according to claim 20, characterized in that the intake air duct is positioned below the gas turbine and the exhaust manifold to extend from the exhaust end side of the gas turbine to the intake end side in a longitudinal direction of the power generation transport.

22. The apparatus for providing mobile electric power according to claim 20, characterized in that the air inlet filter housing is positioned on a rear end side of the power generation transport.

23. The apparatus for providing mobile electric power according to claim 20, characterized in that the exhaust manifold is a heat exchanger component including heat exchanger coils placed in an exhaust air flow path defined by the exhaust manifold and configured to recover heat energy from the exhaust expelled from the power source.

24. The apparatus for providing mobile electrical power according to claim 20, characterized in that the generator, power source, air inlet filter housing, inlet plenum, intake air duct, and exhaust manifold define a first component train for a first power generation operation in the power generation transport, and wherein the power generation transport further comprises a second component train including a second generator, a second power source, a second air inlet filter housing, a second inlet plenum, a second intake air duct, and a second exhaust manifold for a second power generation operation in the power generation transport, wherein the air inlet filter housing of the first train is positioned at a rear end of the power generation transport,and the second air inlet filter housing of the second train is positioned at a front end of the power generation carrier, and 25 wherein the first and second trains provide full redundancy in the power generation carrier, and are configured to operate independently of each other, and with load sharing or load balancing.

25. A method for providing mobile electric power, characterized in that it comprises: 30 fixing an air inlet filter housing door to an end surface of a power-generating transport in an open position in an operating mode of the power-generating transport; supplying air to a gas turbine located in the power-generating transport through an intake air flow passage, the intake air flow passage 35 being defined by the air inlet filter housing, an intake air duct, and an inlet plenum, wherein the air inlet filter housing is located on an exhaust end side of the gas turbine, the intake air duct is coupled to the air inlet filter housing at a first end and to the inlet plenum at a second end, and the inlet plenum is located on an intake end side of the gas turbine;generating electricity by operating a generator placed in the power generation vehicle with mechanical energy generated by the operation of the gas turbine; expelling exhaust air from the gas turbine through an exhaust air flow passage, the exhaust air flow passage being defined by an exhaust manifold placed on the exhaust end side of the gas turbine, the exhaust air flow passage extending from an exhaust of the gas turbine, passing through a flow passage of the exhaust manifold, and terminating at an exhaust air outlet placed in a roof of an enclosure of the power generation vehicle, wherein the air intake filter housing is arranged on the exhaust end side of the gas turbine, and wherein the intake air flow passage passes under the exhaust manifold and the gas turbine from the exhaust end side to the intake end side.

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