公开(公告)号：US20140306574A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US13863473

申请日：2013-04-16

Applicant: Michael Twerdochlib ,  Edward David Thompson ,  Evangelos V. Diatzikis

Inventor： Michael Twerdochlib ,  Edward David Thompson ,  Evangelos V. Diatzikis

IPC: H02K1/18 ,  H02K15/00

CPC classification number: H02K1/16 ,  B23P19/067 ,  F16B31/028 ,  G01D5/35316 ,  G01L1/246 ,  G01L5/243 ,  H02K11/20

Abstract: A generator stator core through-bolt tensioning device that automatically tightens the nut on the through-bolts that hold together and compress laminate plates of the stator core in a high voltage generator. A controller receives a signal from a measuring device, such as a fiber Bragg grating that measures the strain on the bolt, and based on that signal determines whether the nut needs to be tightened. If the controller determines that tightening is necessary, it will cause the tensioning device to automatically tighten the nut while the generator is in service, and use the measuring device to provide feedback of the tensioning of the through-bolt to know when to stop the device from tightening the nut.

Abstract translation: 发电机定子铁心贯通螺栓张紧装置，自动拧紧固定在一起的螺栓上的螺母，并将高压发生器中的定子铁心的压板压缩。 控制器接收来自测量装置的信号，例如测量螺栓上的应变的光纤布拉格光栅，并且基于该信号确定螺母是否需要拧紧。 如果控制器确定需要紧固，则会在发电机使用时使张紧装置自动拧紧螺母，并使用测量装置提供贯穿螺栓张紧的反馈信息，以知道何时停止装置 拧紧螺母。

公开(公告)号：US20140305223A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US13863426

申请日：2013-04-16

Applicant: Michael Twerdochlib ,  Edward David Thompson ,  Evangelos V. Diatzikis

Inventor： Michael Twerdochlib ,  Edward David Thompson ,  Evangelos V. Diatzikis

IPC: G01N3/08

CPC classification number: G01N3/08 ,  B23P19/067 ,  F16B31/028 ,  G01B11/18 ,  G01D5/35316 ,  G01L1/246 ,  G01L5/243 ,  G02B6/02076 ,  H02K1/16 ,  H02K11/20

Abstract: A generator stator core that includes a plurality of through-bolts extending through the stator core. Each through-bolt includes a threaded end on which is positioned a conical washer and a through-bolt nut, where the through-bolt nuts are tightened against the washers to compress laminate plates and hold the stator core together. The stator core further includes a through-bolt tension monitoring system including a fiber Bragg grating sensor mounted to one or more of the conical washers and being provided in at least one optical fiber. The monitoring system further includes a monitoring device providing an optical signal to each of the fiber Bragg grating sensors and receiving a reflected signal from the fiber Bragg grating sensors where the reflected signal provides an indication of strain on the washer to provide an indication of how tight the nut is on the through-bolt.

Abstract translation: 发电机定子铁心，其包括延伸穿过定子铁心的多个贯穿螺栓。 每个贯穿螺栓包括螺纹端，锥形垫圈和贯穿螺栓螺母在其上定位，其中贯穿螺栓螺母紧固垫圈以压缩层压板并将定子芯保持在一起。 定子芯还包括贯穿螺栓张力监测系统，该系统包括安装在一个或多个锥形垫圈上并设置在至少一根光纤中的光纤布拉格光栅传感器。 监测系统还包括监测装置，其向光纤布拉格光栅传感器中的每一个提供光信号，并且接收来自光纤布拉格光栅传感器的反射信号，其中反射信号提供垫圈上的应变指示以提供如何紧密的指示 螺母在螺栓上。

公开(公告)号：US08687175B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13101350

申请日：2011-05-05

Applicant: Evangelos V. Diatzikis ,  Edward D. Thompson ,  Michael Twerdochlib

Inventor： Evangelos V. Diatzikis ,  Edward D. Thompson ,  Michael Twerdochlib

IPC: G01F1/28 ,  G02B6/43

CPC classification number: G01F1/661 ,  G01F1/28 ,  G01P5/02

Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring velocity of a fluid flow through a predetermined fluid flow space. A fiber optic conductor includes a flow measurement portion defining an elongated dimension extending across a portion of the fluid flow space. The fluid flow in the fluid flow space causes the measurement portion of the fiber optic conductor to flex in a direction transverse to the elongated dimension. Optical radiation is supplied to the fiber optic conductor, and optical radiation is received from the fiber optic conductor after the supplied optical radiation has passed through the measurement portion. The received optical radiation is analyzed to effect a determination of a flow velocity of the fluid flow.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于监测流过预定流体流动空间的流体流速的方法。 光纤导体包括限定延伸穿过流体流动空间的一部分的细长尺寸的流量测量部分。 流体流动空间中的流体流动导致光纤导体的测量部分沿横向于细长尺寸的方向弯曲。 向光纤导体提供光辐射，并且在所提供的光辐射已经通过测量部分之后从光纤导体接收光辐射。 分析所接收的光辐射以确定流体流动的流速。

公开(公告)号：US20130115050A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-09

申请号：US13290297

申请日：2011-11-07

Applicant: Michael Twerdochlib

Inventor： Michael Twerdochlib

IPC: F01D25/00

CPC classification number: F01D21/14 ,  F01D5/26 ,  G01H1/003 ,  G01H1/006 ,  G01H9/004 ,  G01M13/028 ,  G06T7/0002 ,  G06T7/20

Abstract: Apparatus (12) to measure blade vibration in a gas turbine engine (8). An illumination source (20) generates a sequence of illumination bursts in a field of view capturing a passing rotating blade (10) of the gas turbine engine. An imager (22) generates image data including a series of images capturing views of the passing rotating blade. The images are exposed in response to respective illumination bursts. A controller (30) is configured to process the series of images to identify one or more vibration modes of the rotating blade.

Abstract translation: 用于测量燃气涡轮发动机（8）中的叶片振动的装置（12）。 照明源（20）在捕获燃气涡轮发动机的经过的旋转叶片（10）的视野中产生一系列照明脉冲串。 成像器（22）生成图像数据，其包括捕获经过的旋转叶片的视图的一系列图像。 响应于相应的照明脉冲，曝光图像。 控制器（30）被配置为处理该系列图像以识别旋转叶片的一个或多个振动模式。

公开(公告)号：US20130027030A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13191547

申请日：2011-07-27

Applicant: Michael Twerdochlib ,  Erik Abromitis

Inventor： Michael Twerdochlib ,  Erik Abromitis

IPC: G01R33/02

CPC classification number: G01R33/0327 ,  H02K3/12 ,  H02K11/20

Abstract: A magnetic flux sensor for measuring the radial component of the magnetic flux impinging on a stator bar of a high voltage generator. The magnetic flux sensor includes a fiber Bragg grating formed in an optical fiber and enclosed within a magnetostrictive coating. The magnetostrictive coating responds to changes in magnetic flux by applying a strain on the fiber that changes the reflected wavelength of the Bragg grating that can be measured to provide a measurement of the flux. In one embodiment, one or more of the magnetic flux sensors is positioned directly within an insulating layer of the particular stator bar.

Abstract translation: 一种磁通量传感器，用于测量入射到高压发生器的定子线棒上的磁通的径向分量。 磁通量传感器包括形成在光纤中并封装在磁致伸缩涂层内的光纤布拉格光栅。 磁致伸缩涂层通过在纤维上施加应变来改变磁通量的变化，改变可测量的布拉格光栅的反射波长以提供通量的测量。 在一个实施例中，一个或多个磁通量传感器直接定位在特定定子线棒的绝缘层内。

公开(公告)号：US08096184B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US10881798

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Michael Twerdochlib

Inventor： Michael Twerdochlib

IPC: G01H9/00

CPC classification number: G01H1/003 ,  G01N29/2418 ,  G01N2291/2693

Abstract: The claimed invention provides a blade vibration measuring system comprising a blade, a transmitter, a target with non parallel edges located on the blade shroud and a receiver. The present invention also provides a blade adapted for measuring blade vibration. Furthermore, the claimed invention provides a method for monitoring blade vibration.

Abstract translation: 所要求保护的发明提供了一种叶片振动测量系统，其包括叶片，发射器，具有位于叶片护罩上的非平行边缘的靶和接收器。 本发明还提供了一种用于测量叶片振动的叶片。 此外，要求保护的发明提供了一种用于监测叶片振动的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07861592B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US11711843

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: Michael Twerdochlib

Inventor： Michael Twerdochlib

IPC: G01N29/07

CPC classification number: G01H1/006 ,  F01D5/225

Abstract: A method for predicting a blade structure failure within a coupled blade structure including a plurality of blades supported for rotation on a rotor and a shroud structure coupling the blades. The method includes the steps of determining displacements of a plurality of predetermined circumferential locations on the shroud structure during rotation of the blade row, where the displacements are provided as a function of time relative to the periodic rotation of the shroud structure for time intervals that are integer multiples of rotor rotation. A signal characteristic related to vibrational mode and a nodal diameter of the shroud structure is derived based on the displacements of the circumferential locations on the shroud structure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于预测耦合的叶片结构内的叶片结构故障的方法，包括支撑在转子上的多个叶片和联接叶片的护罩结构。 该方法包括以下步骤：在叶片排的旋转期间确定护罩结构上的多个预定圆周位置的位移，其中相对于护罩结构的周期性旋转的时间作为时间的函数提供位移，时间间隔为 转子旋转的整数倍。 基于护罩结构上的周向位置的位移导出与振动模式和护罩结构的节点直径相关的信号特性。

公开(公告)号：US07632012B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11217884

申请日：2005-09-01

Applicant: Michael Twerdochlib

Inventor： Michael Twerdochlib

IPC: G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G01J5/0003 ,  G01J5/524 ,  G01J5/602 ,  G01J2005/0074

Abstract: A method for measuring the differential emissivity between two sites on the surface of a body and the temperature of the two sites. The method includes a plurality of measurements of the infrared radiation arising from each of the two sites under a number of different conditions. Some of the measurements include irradiation by external infrared radiation at a known wavelength and intensity. The infrared radiation arising from each of the sites may include emitted radiation, reflected ambient radiation, and reflected external radiation. Additionally, the temperature determined using the method described can be used to calibrate infrared imaging devices used to inspect the entire body.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量身体表面两个位置与两个部位的温度之间的差异发射率的方法。 该方法包括在多个不同条件下从两个位置中的每一个产生的红外辐射的多个测量。 一些测量包括以已知波长和强度的外部红外辐射照射。 从每个地点产生的红外辐射可能包括发射的辐射，反射的环境辐射和反射的外部辐射。 另外，使用所述方法确定的温度可用于校准用于检查整个身体的红外成像装置。

公开(公告)号：US07533572B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-19

申请号：US11504506

申请日：2006-08-15

Applicant: Michael Twerdochlib

Inventor： Michael Twerdochlib

IPC: G01N29/04 ,  G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01H9/006

Abstract: Apparatus and method for monitoring vibration levels in rotatable machinery (52). In one embodiment, a system (50) includes a source (66) for generating coherent radiation (70) and a first partially transmissive, partially reflective device (90) positioned to receive radiation (70) from the source (66) and transmit a part of the radiation there through. A second partially transmissive, partially reflective device (100) is mounted to the machinery (52), positioned to reflect a first signal (72) and transmit radiation (70) transmitted by the first device (90). A third device 104) is mounted to the machinery (52) and positioned to reflect radiation transmitted through the second device to provide a second signal (78). Circuitry (82, 86) is configured to generate an electrical signal based on a combination of the first and second signals (72, 78), and processing circuitry (114) provides a value indicative of vibration amplitude occurring in the machinery (52) based on the combination of the first and second signals. An embodiment of an associated method includes providing a first radiation signal (70) of a first frequency, deriving second and third radiation signals (78A, 78B) each having a time-varying Doppler shifting frequency relative to the first signal, and providing a value indicative of vibration amplitude occurring in the machinery (52) based on a combination of the second and third signals.

Abstract translation: 用于监测可旋转机械中的振动水平的装置和方法（52）。 在一个实施例中，系统（50）包括用于产生相干辐射（70）的源（66）和定位成从源（66）接收辐射（70）的第一部分透射的部分反射装置（90） 部分辐射通过。 第二部分透射的，部分反射的装置（100）安装到机械（52），定位成反射由第一装置（90）传输的第一信号（72）和透射辐射（70）。 第三装置104）安装到机械（52）并被定位成反射透过第二装置的辐射以提供第二信号（78）。 电路（82,86）被配置为基于第一和第二信号（72,78）的组合产生电信号，并且处理电路（114）提供指示在机器（52）中发生的振幅的值 关于第一和第二信号的组合。 相关方法的一个实施例包括提供第一频率的第一辐射信号（70），导出第二和第三辐射信号（78A，78B），每个辐射信号具有相对于第一信号的时变多普勒频移频率，并且提供值 指示基于第二和第三信号的组合在机械（52）中发生的振动幅度。

公开(公告)号：US20090084187A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US11862752

申请日：2007-09-27

Applicant: Michael Twerdochlib

Inventor： Michael Twerdochlib

IPC: G01H1/00

CPC classification number: G01H1/06 ,  G01H1/003

Abstract: A method of measuring vibration in a bladed rotor structure with a vibration monitor. The vibration monitor includes a sensor for sensing passage of the sensor targets on radially outer portions of the blade structure, and the sensor generates signals corresponding to target passing events. An excitation structure is provided including at least one air jet for providing an excitation force to the blade structure. The blade structure is rotated about an axis of rotation and the air jet is driven in a circular path about the axis of rotation at a different rotational speed to apply a non-synchronous excitation force to the blade structure.

Abstract translation: 用振动监测器测量叶片转子结构中的振动的方法。 振动监测器包括用于感测传感器目标在叶片结构的径向外部上的通过的传感器，并且传感器产生对应于目标通过事件的信号。 提供了一种激励结构，其包括用于向叶片结构提供激励力的至少一个空气喷射。 叶片结构围绕旋转轴线旋转，并且空气射流以不同旋转速度的旋转轴线以圆形路径驱动，以将不同步的激励力施加到叶片结构。