METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING ROTOR BLADES IN TURBINE ENGINES

    公开(公告)号:US20200165934A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-28

    申请号:US16200828

    申请日:2018-11-27

    Abstract: A method for determining an arrival-time of a rotor blade that includes attaching an RF reader to a stationary surface and an RF tag to the rotor blade. Time-of-flight data points are collected via an RF monitoring process that includes: emitting an RF signal from the RF reader and recording a first time; receiving the RF signal at the RF tag and emitting a return RF signal by the RF tag in response thereto; receiving the return RF signal at the RF reader and recording a second time; and determining the time-of-flight data point as being the duration occurring between the first time and the second time. The RF monitoring process is repeated until multiple time-of-flight data points are collected. A minimum time-of-flight is determined from the multiple time-of-flight data points, and the arrival-time for the rotor blade is determined as being a time that corresponds to the minimum time-of-flight.

    Damping system for a turbomachine slip ring

    公开(公告)号:US09657591B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-23

    申请号:US14501263

    申请日:2014-09-30

    CPC classification number: F01D25/04 F01D21/003 F05D2270/80

    Abstract: A damping system for a turbomachine slip ring includes a slip ring assembly. The slip ring assembly includes a rotating component which is coupled at one end to a rotor shaft of the turbomachine and a stator component which circumferentially surrounds a rotatable center core portion of the rotating component. The system further includes a static structure which defines a carrier sleeve where the carrier sleeve circumferentially surrounds a portion of the stator component. The system also includes a damping material which extends radially between an inner surface of the carrier sleeve and an outer surface of the stator component so as to dissipate vibrational energy of the slip ring assembly during rotation of the rotor shaft.

    System and method for transmitting sensor data from a rotating component of a turbomachine
    57.
    发明授权
    System and method for transmitting sensor data from a rotating component of a turbomachine 有权
    用于从涡轮机的旋转部件传送传感器数据的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09530307B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-27

    申请号:US14599587

    申请日:2015-01-19

    Abstract: A system for transmitting data from a rotating component of a turbomachine includes a plurality of thermal sensors coupled to corresponding rotatable components within the turbomachine where each thermal sensor generates a discrete analog signal indicative of temperature. A plurality of transmitter assemblies is coupled to an end of a rotor shaft of the turbomachine. The plurality of transmitter assemblies comprises a first transmitter assembly and a second transmitter assembly. The first transmitter assembly is configured to receive the discrete analog signals from the plurality of thermal sensors, multiplex the plurality of discrete analog signals into a single amplifier and an analog-to-digital converter to generate a single stream of digital data therefrom. The system also includes a slip ring assembly having a plurality of conductive rings where at least one of the conductive rings defines a digital signal path between the first transmitter assembly and a data acquisition system.

    Abstract translation: 用于从涡轮机的旋转部件发送数据的系统包括耦合到涡轮机内的相应可旋转部件的多个热传感器,其中每个热传感器产生指示温度的离散模拟信号。 多个发射器组件联接到涡轮机的转子轴的端部。 多个发射器组件包括第一发射器组件和第二发射器组件。 第一发射机组件被配置为从多个热传感器接收离散的模拟信号,将多个离散模拟信号复用到单个放大器和模数转换器中以从其产生单个数字数据流。 该系统还包括具有多个导电环的滑环组件,其中至少一个导电环在第一发射器组件和数据采集系统之间限定数字信号路径。

    System for packaging electronic components in a rotatable shaft
    58.
    发明授权
    System for packaging electronic components in a rotatable shaft 有权
    用于将可旋转轴中的电子部件包装的系统

    公开(公告)号:US09523351B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-20

    申请号:US14541196

    申请日:2014-11-14

    Abstract: A system for packaging electronic components in a rotatable shaft includes an annular carrier shaft having a first end that is axially spaced from a second end and an inner surface that is radially spaced from an outer surface, and a plurality of transmitter assemblies annularly arranged within the carrier shaft. Each transmitter assembly includes a transmitter housing radially supported within the carrier shaft via a pair of circumferentially spaced rail members. Each transmitter assembly comprises a daughter board that extends laterally and longitudinally across a bottom portion of the transmitter housing and at least one electronic component electrically coupled to the daughter board. The electronic component extends substantially perpendicular to the daughter board within the transmitter housing.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于将可旋转轴中的电子部件包装的系统包括环形载体轴,其具有与第二端轴向间隔开的第一端和与外表面径向间隔开的内表面,以及多个发射器组件, 载体轴。 每个发射器组件包括经由一对周向间隔的导轨构件径向支撑在载体轴内的变送器壳体。 每个发射器组件包括子板,该子板横向延伸穿过变送器壳体的底部部分和至少一个电耦合到子板的电子部件。 电子部件基本上垂直于发射机外壳内的子板延伸。

    SYSTEM FOR ROUTING ROTATABLE WIRE BUNDLES OF TURBOMACHINE
    59.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR ROUTING ROTATABLE WIRE BUNDLES OF TURBOMACHINE 有权
    用于路由涡轮机可旋转线束的系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160118781A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-28

    申请号:US14522622

    申请日:2014-10-24

    Abstract: A system for routing rotatable wire bundles which extend from a rotor shaft of a turbomachine includes a plurality of wire bundles which extend outwardly from an inner passage of the rotor shaft of the turbomachine. An annular wire barrel is coupled to an end of the rotor shaft. A plurality of thru-holes is defined within and/or by the wire barrel. The plurality of thru-holes is annularly arranged therein. Each thru-hole extends through an aft wall of the wire barrel and is circumferentially spaced from adjacent thru-holes. Each wire bundle extends individually through a corresponding thru-hole of the plurality of thru-holes.

    Abstract translation: 用于布置从涡轮机的转子轴延伸的可旋转线束的系统包括从涡轮机的转子轴的内部通道向外延伸的多个线束。 环形线筒联接到转子轴的端部。 多个通孔被限定在线筒内和/或由线筒内。 多个贯通孔环形排列。 每个通孔延伸穿过线筒的后壁并与邻近的通孔周向间隔开。 每个线束分别通过多个通孔中的对应的通孔延伸。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING A PROBE DISPOSED ABOUT A HOT GAS PATH
    60.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING A PROBE DISPOSED ABOUT A HOT GAS PATH 审中-公开
    用于冷却热气路径的探测器的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160100503A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-07

    申请号:US14508562

    申请日:2014-10-07

    CPC classification number: G01P3/36 F01D17/02 F01D21/003 G01B11/16 G01H9/00

    Abstract: A system for cooling a probe disposed about a hot gas path is disclosed herein. The system may include a probe holder having a main body including an inner passage, an intermediate passage, and an outer passage. The intermediate passage and the outer passage may be in fluid communication. The probe may be disposed within the inner passage of the probe holder. The probe may include an internal passage. The system also may include a first cooling circuit in fluid communication with internal passage of the probe. Moreover, the system may include a second cooling circuit having an inlet in fluid communication with the intermediate passage and an outlet in fluid communication with the outer passage.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于冷却围绕热气体路径设置的探针的系统。 该系统可以包括具有主体的探针保持器,该主体包括内部通道,中间通道和外部通道。 中间通道和外部通道可以是流体连通的。 探针可以设置在探针保持器的内部通道内。 探针可以包括内部通道。 该系统还可以包括与探针的内部通道流体连通的第一冷却回路。 此外,系统可以包括具有与中间通道流体连通的入口和与外部通道流体连通的出口的第二冷却回路。

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