公开(公告)号：US09909448B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US14686799

申请日：2015-04-15

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： William Dwight Gerstler ,  James Michael Kostka ,  Jeffrey Douglas Rambo ,  John William Moores

IPC: F01D9/04 ,  F01D25/12 ,  F01D25/18 ,  F01D5/18 ,  F02C7/14

CPC classification number: F01D25/12 ,  F01D5/181 ,  F01D9/04 ,  F01D9/041 ,  F01D25/18 ,  F02C7/14 ,  F05D2220/32 ,  F05D2240/12 ,  F05D2260/208 ,  F05D2260/232 ,  F28D15/046

Abstract: A heat transfer apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes: a component having a wall structure defining a flow bounding surface; a chamber formed in the component, the chamber including a wicking structure, a vapor channel, and a working fluid.

公开(公告)号：US09890868B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US14143233

申请日：2013-12-30

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Carlos Enrique Diaz ,  William Dwight Gerstler ,  Michael Ralph Storage

IPC: F16K31/00 ,  F03G7/06 ,  F28F27/02 ,  F01D25/12 ,  F02K3/115 ,  F02C7/18

CPC classification number: F16K31/002 ,  F01D25/125 ,  F02C7/18 ,  F02K3/115 ,  F03G7/065 ,  F05D2260/606 ,  F05D2300/505 ,  F28F27/02 ,  Y02T50/671 ,  Y02T50/675

Abstract: An aviation bypass valve for use in a heat exchanger apparatus, including a shape memory alloy material. The heat exchanger apparatus further including an air-cooled oil cooler disposed in a bypass fan duct of an aircraft engine. The heat exchanger apparatus including a bypass valve in fluid communication with the air cooled oil cooler. The bypass valve including a valve body, a piston disposed in the valve body and moveable therein and an actuation component. The actuation component including a shape memory alloy. The actuation component responsive to a change in at least one of a thermal condition and a pressure exerted thereon so as to move the piston, thereby opening and closing the bypass valve.

公开(公告)号：US09854704B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

申请号：US14327687

申请日：2014-07-10

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Pradeep Chandra Babu Salapakkam ,  Ri Li ,  Mehmet Arik ,  William Dwight Gerstler ,  Bryan Patrick Whalen

IPC: F28F7/00 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H01L23/467 ,  F28D21/00 ,  F28F3/02

CPC classification number: H05K7/20 ,  F28D2021/0029 ,  F28F3/02 ,  F28F2250/02 ,  H01L23/467 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A heat sink with shape-optimized fins provides for improved heat transfer. Synthetic jets create vortices which enhance heat transfer and cooling of downstream fins, while the shape of the fins limits pressure drop in the flow over the cooling fins.

公开(公告)号：US09617917B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US13955096

申请日：2013-07-31

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Corey Bourassa ,  William Dwight Gerstler ,  Bruce Philip Biederman

IPC: F02C7/18 ,  F02C9/16

CPC classification number: F02C7/18 ,  F02C9/16 ,  Y02T50/671 ,  Y02T50/675 ,  Y10T29/49323

Abstract: A flow control assembly for controlling cooling flow of a turbine engine is provided. The flow control assembly includes a first flow control device having a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The first sidewall is coupled to a compressor vane and is configured to define a first flow path from a compressor to a turbine vane. The second sidewall is coupled to a compressor vane and is configured to define a second flow path from the compressor to a turbine blade. A second flow control device is coupled to the compressor and includes an orifice device coupled to the compressor vane and a meter device coupled to the orifice, wherein the orifice is configured to direct a cooling flow to the meter device. A controller is configured to control the meter device to facilitate regulating the cooling flow into at least one of the first flow path and the second flow path.

公开(公告)号：US09593594B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14502750

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Carlos Enrique Diaz ,  William Dwight Gerstler ,  Michael Ralph Storage

IPC: F01D25/18 ,  F28D20/00 ,  F02C7/00

CPC classification number: F01D25/18 ,  F02C7/00 ,  F28D20/003

Abstract: A decongealing channel for use in a heat exchanger apparatus, including a supersaturated solution contained therein and an actuation component in fluid communication with a lubricating fluid coupled to the decongealing channel. The actuation component is responsive to a change in pressure exerted thereon by the lubricating fluid so as to actuate an exothermic response in the supersaturated solution. The heat exchanger apparatus is disposed in a bypass fan duct of an aircraft engine. The heat exchanger apparatus including a manifold portion, one or more flow through openings extending therethrough the manifold portion to define one or more flow through channels having contained therein the lubricating fluid. In addition, the manifold portion including one or more additional openings extending therethrough to define one or more decongealing channels. Further disclosed is an engine including the heat exchanger apparatus and a method of decongealing a lubricating fluid in the heat exchanger apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种在热交换器装置中使用的去饱和通道，包括其中所含的过饱和溶液和与连接到去饱和通道的润滑流体流体连通的致动部件。 致动部件响应于润滑流体施加在其上的压力变化，以便致动过饱和溶液中的放热响应。 热交换器装置设置在飞机发动机的旁路风扇管道中。 所述热交换器装置包括歧管部分，一个或多个流过所述歧管部分的流过开口以限定一个或多个通过其中包含润滑流体的通道。 此外，歧管部分包括一个或多个延伸穿过其中的附加开口，以限定一个或多个去饱和通道。 还公开了一种发动机，其包括热交换器装置和在热交换器装置中使润滑流体退热的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20170010050A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15271280

申请日：2016-09-21

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Naveenan Thiagarajan ,  Hendrik Pieter Jacobus de Bock ,  William Dwight Gerstler

IPC: F28D15/02 ,  F28D15/04

CPC classification number: F28D15/0275 ,  F28D15/02 ,  F28D15/04 ,  F28D20/02 ,  F28D2020/0008 ,  H01L23/34 ,  H01L23/4275 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/659 ,  Y02E60/145

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a thermally conductive enclosure bounding an interior cavity, a metallic cell wall structure disposed within the cavity, in thermal communication with the enclosure, and defining a plurality of cells, and a phase change material disposed within the cells and in thermal communication with the cell walls. The plurality of cells have a cell width less than about 5 millimeters, and the cell wall thickness of the cell wall structure is in a range from about 0.25 millimeter to about 1 millimeter.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统。 该系统包括界定内腔的导热外壳，设置在空腔内的金属电池壁结构，与外壳热连通，并且限定多个电池，以及设置在电池内并与电池内部热连通的相变材料 细胞壁。 多个电池具有小于约5毫米的电池宽度，电池壁结构的电池壁厚度在约0.25毫米至约1毫米的范围内。

公开(公告)号：US09476651B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14570204

申请日：2014-12-15

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Naveenan Thiagarajan ,  Hendrik Pieter Jacobus de Bock ,  William Dwight Gerstler

IPC: H01M10/052 ,  F28D15/02 ,  H01M10/659

CPC classification number: F28D15/0275 ,  F28D15/02 ,  F28D15/04 ,  F28D20/02 ,  F28D2020/0008 ,  H01L23/34 ,  H01L23/4275 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/659 ,  Y02E60/145

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a thermally conductive enclosure bounding an interior cavity, a metallic cell wall structure disposed within the cavity, in thermal communication with the enclosure, and defining a plurality of cells, and a phase change material disposed within the cells and in thermal communication with the cell walls. The plurality of cells have a cell width less than about 5 millimeters, and the cell wall thickness of the cell wall structure is in a range from about 0.25 millimeter to about 1 millimeter.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统。 该系统包括界定内腔的导热外壳，设置在空腔内的金属电池壁结构，与外壳热连通，并且限定多个电池，以及设置在电池内并与电池内部热连通的相变材料 细胞壁。 多个电池具有小于约5毫米的电池宽度，电池壁结构的电池壁厚度在约0.25毫米至约1毫米的范围内。

公开(公告)号：US20160202003A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US15077191

申请日：2016-03-22

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： William Dwight Gerstler ,  Daniel Jason Erno ,  Michael Thomas Kenworthy ,  Jeffrey Douglas Rambo ,  Nicolas Kristopher Sabo

IPC: F28F13/06 ,  F28F9/02 ,  F28F13/02 ,  F28F13/00 ,  F28D9/00 ,  F28D9/02

Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a core defining a first passageway configured for a first fluid to flow through and a second passageway configured for a second fluid to flow through. The core includes a plurality of unit cells coupled together. Each unit cell of the plurality of unit cells includes a sidewall at least partly defining a first passageway portion, a second passageway portion, a plurality of first openings for the first fluid to flow through, and a plurality of second openings for the second fluid to flow through. Each unit cell of the plurality of unit cells is configured to enable the first fluid to combine and divide in the first passageway portion. Each unit cell is further configured to enable the second fluid to combine and divide in the second passageway portion.

Abstract translation: 热交换器包括限定被配置为用于第一流体流过的第一通道的芯体和构造成用于使第二流体流过的第二通道。 核心包括耦合在一起的多个单元电池。 多个单元电池的每个单电池包括至少部分地限定第一通道部分，第二通道部分，用于第一流体流过的多个第一开口的第一开口和用于第二流体的多个第二开口的侧壁， 流过。 多个单元电池中的每个单电池被构造成能够使第一流体在第一通道部分中组合和分配。 每个单元电池进一步构造成使得第二流体能够在第二通道部分中组合和分配。

公开(公告)号：US20160131035A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14535614

申请日：2014-11-07

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Carlos Enrique Diaz ,  William Dwight Gerstler ,  Michael Ralph Storage ,  Michael Thomas Kenworthy

IPC: F02C7/14 ,  F02K3/02 ,  F28F13/00

CPC classification number: F02C7/14 ,  B64D33/12 ,  F02C7/18 ,  F02K3/025 ,  F02K3/06 ,  F05D2250/90 ,  F05D2300/505 ,  F28D1/047 ,  F28D7/08 ,  F28D2021/0021 ,  F28D2021/0026 ,  F28F1/12 ,  F28F13/00 ,  F28F27/02 ,  F28F2255/04 ,  F28F2280/10 ,  Y02T50/675

Abstract: A heat exchanger apparatus including a surface cooler and a passive automatic retraction and extension system coupled to the surface cooler. The surface cooler having disposed therein one or more fluid flow channels configured for the passage therethrough of a heat transfer fluid to be cooled. The heat transfer fluid in a heat transfer relation on an interior side of said one or more fluid flow channels. The surface cooler including a plurality of fins projecting from an outer surface thereof. The passive automatic retraction and extension system including a thermal actuation component responsive to a change in temperature of at least one of the heat transfer fluid and a cooling fluid flow so as to actuate a change in a geometry of the surface cooler. Further disclosed is an engine including the heat exchanger apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种包括表面冷却器和耦合到表面冷却器的被动自动缩回和延伸系统的热交换器装置。 所述表面冷却器在其中设置有一个或多个流体流动通道，所述流体流动通道构造成用于通过其中待冷却的传热流体。 在所述一个或多个流体流动通道的内侧上的传热关系的传热流体。 所述表面冷却器包括从其外表面突出的多个翅片。 被动自动缩回和延伸系统包括响应于至少一个传热流体和冷却流体流的温度变化的热致动部件，以致致动表面冷却器几何形状的变化。 还公开了一种包括热交换器装置的发动机。

公开(公告)号：US09255664B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US13726440

申请日：2012-12-24

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： William Dwight Gerstler ,  Laura Michele Hudy ,  Chiranjeev Kalra

IPC: F01K25/00 ,  F17C9/04 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F17C13/02 ,  F17C13/08 ,  F17C9/00 ,  B64D37/00 ,  F17C13/00 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D41/00

CPC classification number: F17C9/04 ,  B64D37/00 ,  B64D37/30 ,  B64D41/00 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F17C9/00 ,  F17C13/005 ,  F17C13/02 ,  F17C13/08 ,  F17C13/083 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  Y02T50/44

Abstract: A system in one embodiment includes a detection unit, a boil-off auxiliary power unit, and a controller. The detection unit is configured to detect a characteristic of a boil-off gas stream from a cryotank configured to hold a cryogenic fluid. The boil-off auxiliary power unit is configured to receive the boil-off gas stream and use the boil-off gas stream to provide auxiliary power to a vehicle system. The controller is configured to acquire information from the detection unit corresponding to the characteristic; determine, using the information acquired from the detection unit, an available boil-off auxiliary energy that is available from the boil-off auxiliary power unit; determine a mode of operation of the vehicle system; determine a required auxiliary energy for the vehicle system; and to operate the auxiliary power unit based on the available boil-off auxiliary energy, the mode of operation, and the required auxiliary energy.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例中的系统包括检测单元，蒸发辅助动力单元和控制器。 检测单元被配置为检测来自构造成保持低温流体的低温槽的蒸发气流的特性。 蒸发的辅助动力单元构造成接收蒸发气体流并使用蒸发气体流向车辆系统提供辅助动力。 所述控制器被配置为从所述检测单元获取对应于所述特性的信息; 确定使用从所述检测单元获取的信息可用于从所述蒸发辅助动力单元获得的可用的沸腾辅助能量; 确定车辆系统的运行模式; 确定车辆系统所需的辅助能量; 并根据可用的沸腾辅助能量，操作模式和所需的辅助能量来操作辅助动力单元。