公开(公告)号：US09765693B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14329433

申请日：2014-07-11

Applicant: PowerPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Kraft ,  Scott Auerbach

IPC: F02C7/08 ,  F02C7/10 ,  F02C6/14 ,  F01K23/10 ,  F01K23/02 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F02C9/28 ,  F02C7/143 ,  F02C9/16

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：US20170234223A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15430138

申请日：2017-02-10

Applicant: PowerPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. KRAFT

IPC: F02C7/08 ,  H02K7/18 ,  F02C7/18

CPC classification number: F02C7/08 ,  F02C3/305 ,  F02C6/06 ,  F02C7/185 ,  F05D2260/211 ,  F05D2260/232 ,  F05D2270/053 ,  F05D2270/3062 ,  Y02E20/16

Abstract: The present invention discloses embodiments for a power augmentation system of a gas turbine engine resulting in performance improvements while also improving efficiency. The invention provides systems and methods for generating a heated air supply by way of mixing compressed air from an electrically-driven process with air drawn from the engine compressor discharge plenum.

公开(公告)号：US20160312700A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US15200175

申请日：2016-07-01

Applicant: POWERPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. KRAFT

IPC: F02C7/10 ,  F02C3/04 ,  F02C6/00 ,  H02K7/18

CPC classification number: F02C7/10 ,  F02C3/04 ,  F02C6/00 ,  F02C7/08 ,  H02K7/1823 ,  Y02E20/16

Abstract: The invention relates generally to electrical power systems, including generating capacity of a gas turbine, and more specifically to pressurized air injection that is useful for providing additional electrical power during periods of peak electrical power demand from a gas turbine system power plant, as well as to inlet heating to allow increased engine turn down during periods of reduced electrical demand

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及电力系统，包括燃气轮机的发电容量，更具体地说，涉及在从燃气轮机系统发电厂的峰值电力需求期间提供附加电力的加压空气喷射，以及 进气加热以允许在减少的电力需求期间增加发动机的转向

公开(公告)号：US11028733B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-08

申请号：US16087897

申请日：2017-03-23

Applicant: POWERPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Kraft

IPC: F01K7/02 ,  F01K11/02 ,  F01K23/10 ,  F02C3/30 ,  F02C3/34 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F02C9/52 ,  F22B37/48

Abstract: The invention relates generally to electrical power systems or steam generator systems including generating capacity of a coal plant where specific emissions and power is improved with an alternately fueled engine driving one or more air processes.

公开(公告)号：US10995670B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-04

申请号：US16180638

申请日：2018-11-05

Applicant: POWERPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Kraft

IPC: F02C7/22 ,  F02C9/50 ,  F02C9/52

Abstract: Electrical power systems, including generating capacity of a gas turbine, where additional electrical power is generated utilizing a separately fueled system during periods of peak electrical power demand.

公开(公告)号：US10711694B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US15241390

申请日：2016-08-19

Applicant: POWERPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Kraft ,  Steven Quisenberry ,  Scott Auerbach

IPC: F02C7/047

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.

公开(公告)号：US10119472B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US14351245

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: POWERPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Kraft

IPC: F02C7/22 ,  F02C9/50 ,  F02C9/52

Abstract: Electrical power systems, including generating capacity of a gas turbine, where additional electrical power is generated utilizing a separately fueled system during periods of peak electrical power demand.

公开(公告)号：US20180030902A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15730179

申请日：2017-10-11

Applicant: PowerPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. KRAFT ,  Joshua KRAFT

IPC: F02C7/36 ,  F02C9/40 ,  F01K25/14 ,  F23R3/04 ,  F02C7/22

CPC classification number: F02C7/36 ,  F01D13/02 ,  F01K25/14 ,  F02C6/00 ,  F02C6/18 ,  F02C7/222 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F02C9/40 ,  F05D2220/75 ,  F16T1/00 ,  F23R3/04 ,  F23R3/36 ,  Y02E50/11

Abstract: Electrical power systems, including generating capacity of a gas turbine are provided, where additional electrical power is generated utilizing a separate engine and auxiliary air injection system. The gas turbine and separate engine can operate on different fuel types.

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：US09777630B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US14534598

申请日：2014-11-06

Applicant: PowerPHASE LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Kraft ,  Scott Auerbach ,  Peter Perri

IPC: F02C1/00 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F02C6/08 ,  F02C7/08 ,  F02C7/143 ,  F02C7/10 ,  F02C6/14 ,  F02C3/34

CPC classification number: F02C6/16 ,  F02C3/34 ,  F02C6/08 ,  F02C6/14 ,  F02C7/08 ,  F02C7/10 ,  F02C7/143 ,  Y02E60/15

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 an electrical grid. Improvements in power augmentation and engine operation include systems and methods for providing rapid response given a change in electrical grid.