公开(公告)号：US20170370289A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15684037

申请日：2017-08-23

Applicant: PowerPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. KRAFT ,  Scott AUERBACH

IPC: F02C7/08 ,  F01K23/10 ,  F02C7/10 ,  F02C9/28 ,  F01K23/02 ,  F02C7/143 ,  F02C9/16 ,  F02C6/16

CPC classification number: F02C7/08 ,  F01K23/02 ,  F01K23/10 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F02C7/10 ,  F02C7/143 ,  F02C9/16 ,  F02C9/28 ,  F05D2260/42 ,  Y02E20/16 ,  Y02E60/15

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for controlling an air injection system for augmenting the power of a gas turbine engine, improving gas turbine engine operation, and reducing the response time necessary to meet changing demands of a power plant. Improvements in control of the air injection system include ways directed towards preheating the air injection system, including using an gas turbine components, such as an inlet bleed heat system to aid in the preheating process.

公开(公告)号：US20170159576A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：US15367525

申请日：2016-12-02

Applicant: POWERPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. KRAFT ,  Scott AUERBACH ,  Sergio A. ARIAS QUINTERO ,  James H. LEAHY, Jr.

IPC: F02C9/50

CPC classification number: F02C9/50 ,  F02C3/30 ,  F02C9/00 ,  F05D2260/99 ,  F05D2270/083 ,  F05D2270/30 ,  F05D2270/303

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel modular system and methods of operating an increased air supply to a gas turbine engine such that the upon supplying a source of external air to the system, a bias is added to the exhaust temperature such that a firing temperature with air injection is substantially equivalent to the firing temperature without air injection.

公开(公告)号：US20160131030A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14799913

申请日：2015-07-15

Applicant: PowerPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. KRAFT

IPC: F02C3/30 ,  F02C7/26 ,  F02C7/32 ,  F02C3/04

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for augmenting the power of a gas turbine engine, improving gas turbine engine operation, and reducing the response time necessary to meet changing demands of a power plant. Improvements in power augmentation and engine operation include systems and methods for preheating piping of a power augmentation system and directing flows of hot compressed air, steam or a combination thereof into the gas turbine engine.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于增加燃气轮机发动机功率，改进燃气轮机发动机运行以及减少满足发电厂不断变化的需求所需的响应时间的新型装置和方法。 功率增加和发动机操作的改进包括用于对功率增加系统的管道进行预热的系统和方法，以及将热压缩空气，蒸汽或其组合的流引导到燃气涡轮发动机中。

公开(公告)号：US20170051668A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15241390

申请日：2016-08-19

Applicant: POWERPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. KRAFT ,  Steven QUISENBERRY ,  Scott AUERBACH

IPC: F02C7/047 ,  F02C3/04 ,  F02C9/18 ,  F02C7/055 ,  F02C7/057

Abstract: The invention relates generally to gas turbine engines used for electrical power generation. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention provide ways for improving gas turbine engine performance by reducing ice build-up on the inlet filter housing through heated air injection.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于发电的燃气涡轮发动机。 更具体地，本发明的实施例提供了通过减少通过加热空气注入的入口过滤器壳体上的积冰来改善燃气涡轮发动机性能的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20160341125A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15228815

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: POWERPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. KRAFT ,  Peter PERRI

IPC: F02C7/18 ,  F02C3/04

CPC classification number: F02C7/18 ,  F01D9/065 ,  F02C6/08 ,  F02C7/08 ,  F02C7/12 ,  F02C7/185 ,  F05B2260/232 ,  F05D2220/3212 ,  F05D2260/213 ,  Y02E20/16

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for providing a flow of cooling air to one or more turbine nozzles or turbine blade outer air seals. The flow of cooling air is provided by an external source and regulated in order to improve turbine nozzle and air seal cooling efficiency and component life.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于向一个或多个涡轮喷嘴或涡轮叶片外部空气密封件提供冷却空气流的新型设备和方法。 冷却空气的流动由外部源提供并进行调节，以改善涡轮喷嘴和空气密封的冷却效率和部件寿命。

公开(公告)号：US20160230665A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US14972403

申请日：2015-12-17

Applicant: POWERPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. KRAFT ,  Scott AUERBACH ,  Peter A. SOBIESKI

IPC: F02C7/18 ,  F01D25/12

CPC classification number: F02C7/185 ,  F01D9/065 ,  F01D25/12 ,  F02C6/08 ,  F02C7/08 ,  F02C7/18 ,  F05D2220/32 ,  F05D2260/213 ,  F05D2260/232

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for augmenting the power of a gas turbine engine, improving gas turbine engine operational flexibility and efficiency, and reducing the response time necessary to meet changing demands of an electrical grid. Improvements in power augmentation and engine operation include systems and methods for providing rapid response given a change in electrical grid.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于增加燃气轮机发动机功率，提高燃气轮机发动机运行灵活性和效率以及减少满足电网不断变化的需求所需的响应时间的新型装置和方法。 功率增加和发动机运行的改进包括由于电网变化而提供快速响应的系统和方法。