公开(公告)号：US20080226454A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US12074345

申请日：2008-03-03

Applicant: John Decker ,  Chellappa Balan

Inventor： John Decker ,  Chellappa Balan

IPC: F01D5/14 ,  F04D29/38

CPC classification number: F04D29/384 ,  F04D25/0606

Abstract: A cooling fan includes an impeller which comprises a plurality of radially extending blades, each of which includes a blade hub, a blade tip and a blade midspan approximately midway between the hub and the tip. In addition, each blade includes a camber of between about 60° and 90° at the blade hub, between about 15° and 40° at the blade midspan and between about 15° and 40° at the blade tip.

Abstract translation: 冷却风扇包括叶轮，该叶轮包括多个径向延伸的叶片，每个叶片包括叶片毂，叶片尖端和大约在轮毂和尖端之间的中间的叶片。 此外，每个叶片包括在叶片毂处的约60°至90°之间的外倾角，在叶片中跨处为约15°至40°之间，叶片尖端处为约15°至40°。

公开(公告)号：US20070220896A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11388466

申请日：2006-03-24

Applicant: Balachandar Varatharajan ,  Chellappa Balan ,  Michael Bowman

Inventor： Balachandar Varatharajan ,  Chellappa Balan ,  Michael Bowman

IPC: F02C1/00

CPC classification number: F02C1/002 ,  F02C3/20 ,  F05D2270/082 ,  Y02T50/677

Abstract: A gas turbine systems of reducing NOx emissions and enhancing operability comprises a compressor; a combustor disposed downstream of and in fluid communication with the compressor; a turbine assembly disposed down stream of and in fluid communication with the combustor; an oxygen-enriched gas source disposed in selective fluid communication with the compressor, the combustor, or a combination of the foregoing, wherein the oxygen-enriched gas source is a pressure swing absorption system, an electrolyzer, or a membrane reactor.

Abstract translation: 一种减少NO x排放和提高可操作性的燃气轮机系统包括压缩机; 设置在压缩机下游并与压缩机流体连通的燃烧器; 涡轮组件，其布置在燃烧器的下游并与燃烧器流体连通; 设置成与压缩机，燃烧器或前述的组合选择性流体连通的富氧气体源，其中富氧气体源是变压吸收系统，电解器或膜反应器。

公开(公告)号：US07168918B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-30

申请号：US10955646

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Chellappa Balan ,  John Jared Decker ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow

Inventor： Chellappa Balan ,  John Jared Decker ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow

IPC: F04D29/44

CPC classification number: F04D29/542 ,  F04D25/0613 ,  F04D29/545

Abstract: A cooling fan comprises a rotor configured to generate airflow. The cooling fan further comprises an outlet guide vane adapted to receive the airflow generated by the rotor and to orient the airflow in a substantially axial direction relative to the rotor. The cooling fan further comprises a diffuser configured to receive the airflow from the outlet guide vane and produce airflow with higher static pressure relative to an inlet of the diffuser. The cooling fan produces a work coefficient greater than 1.6 and a flow coefficient greater than or equal to 0.4.

Abstract translation: 冷却风扇包括构造成产生气流的转子。 冷却风扇还包括适于接纳由转子产生的气流并相对于转子在基本上轴向方向上定向气流的出口导向叶片。 冷却风扇还包括扩散器，其构造成从出口引导叶片接收气流并产生相对于扩散器的入口具有较高静态压力的气流。 冷却风扇产生的工作系数大于1.6，流量系数大于或等于0.4。

公开(公告)号：US20060067046A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US10953755

申请日：2004-09-29

Applicant: Subhrajit Dey ,  Petrus Joannes Moeleker ,  Chellappa Balan

Inventor： Subhrajit Dey ,  Petrus Joannes Moeleker ,  Chellappa Balan

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/20

Abstract: A cooling system for cooling a plurality of electronic components comprises a centralized source comprising at least one micro cooler configured to deliver a flow of a cooling medium and a plurality of baffles configured to redistribute the cooling medium over the electronic components. The electronic components are situated in an enclosure.

Abstract translation: 用于冷却多个电子部件的冷却系统包括集中式源，其包括至少一个微型冷却器，该微型冷却器被配置为输送冷却介质的流动以及多个挡板，其被配置为将冷却介质重新分配在电子部件上。 电子元件位于外壳中。

公开(公告)号：US20060003207A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US10881407

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Chellappa Balan ,  Daniel Smith

Inventor： Chellappa Balan ,  Daniel Smith

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/06

CPC classification number: H01M8/0662 ,  H01M8/04014 ,  H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/04111 ,  H01M8/04164 ,  H01M8/0643 ,  H01M8/0668 ,  H01M8/0675 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  H01M2250/402 ,  Y02B90/12

Abstract: A system and method for producing electricity is described. The system comprises a fuel cell assembly. The system may comprise a steam turbine and a generator. The fuel cell assembly may be used to provide heat to produce the steam used to power the steam turbine. The system may comprise a gasifier that is operable to produce a fuel for use in the fuel cell assembly. The system may comprise an air separation unit that is operable to supply oxygen to the gasifier and to the fuel cell assembly for reaction with the fuel. The oxygen that is not reacted in the fuel cell assembly may be recirculated through the fuel cell assembly. Spent fuel from the fuel cell assembly may be recirculated through the fuel cell assembly. A carbon dioxide removal system may be used to remove carbon dioxide from the fuel upstream of the fuel cell.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于生产电力的系统和方法。 该系统包括燃料电池组件。 该系统可以包括蒸汽轮机和发电机。 燃料电池组件可用于提供热量以产生用于为蒸汽轮机供电的蒸汽。 该系统可以包括气化器，其可操作以产生用于燃料电池组件中的燃料。 该系统可以包括空气分离单元，其可操作以向气化器和燃料电池组件供应氧气以与燃料反应。 在燃料电池组件中未反应的氧可以通过燃料电池组件再循环。 来自燃料电池组件的乏燃料可以通过燃料电池组件再循环。 可以使用二氧化碳去除系统来从燃料电池上游的燃料中除去二氧化碳。

公开(公告)号：US20050210881A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US10810471

申请日：2004-03-29

Applicant: Chellappa Balan ,  Andrei Colibaba-Evulet

Inventor： Chellappa Balan ,  Andrei Colibaba-Evulet

IPC: F01K23/10 ,  C01B3/34 ,  C01B3/38 ,  C01B3/50 ,  F02C3/22 ,  F02C6/00 ,  F02C3/28

CPC classification number: C01B3/34 ,  C01B3/50 ,  C01B2203/0233 ,  C01B2203/0283 ,  C01B2203/04 ,  C01B2203/0405 ,  C01B2203/0415 ,  C01B2203/042 ,  C01B2203/043 ,  C01B2203/047 ,  C01B2203/0475 ,  C01B2203/0811 ,  C01B2203/0822 ,  C01B2203/0827 ,  C01B2203/1294 ,  C01B2203/148 ,  C01B2203/86 ,  Y02E20/16 ,  Y02P20/128 ,  Y02P20/13 ,  Y02P30/30

Abstract: A system for co-production of hydrogen and electrical energy comprising a reformer configured to receive a reformer fuel and steam and produce a reformate rich in hydrogen. The system further comprises a separation unit in fluid communication with the reformer wherein the separation unit is configured to receive the reformate to separate hydrogen from the reformate and produce an off gas. The system also includes a combustor configured to receive a fuel for combustion and produce heat energy and a hot compressed gas, wherein the combustor is coupled with the reformer. A gas turbine expands the hot compressed gas and produces electrical energy and an expanded gas; wherein at least a part of the heat energy from the combustor is used to produce the reformate in the reformer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于共同生产氢气和电能的系统，包括重整器，其被配置为接收重整器燃料和蒸汽并产生富含氢的重整产物。 该系统还包括与重整器流体连通的分离单元，其中分离单元构造成接收重整产物以将氢气与重整产物分离并产生废气。 该系统还包括被配置为接收用于燃烧并产生热能的燃料和热压缩气体的燃烧器，其中该燃烧器与重整器耦合。 燃气轮机膨胀热压缩气体并产生电能和膨胀气体; 其中来自燃烧器的至少一部分热能用于在重整器中产生重整产物。

公开(公告)号：US20050142398A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US10745355

申请日：2003-12-24

Applicant: Kenneth Browall ,  Chellappa Balan ,  Nadathur Hari

Inventor： Kenneth Browall ,  Chellappa Balan ,  Nadathur Hari

IPC: H01M4/86 ,  H01M8/00 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/10 ,  H01M8/12

CPC classification number: H01M8/04156 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04164 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: A method is provided for increasing the life expectancy of a solid oxide fuel cell by preventing cathode poisoning due to chromium volatilization. Chromium hydroxide and oxyhydroxide formation and evaporation are prevented by continuously drying the cathode feed gas to low moisture levels. Power generation configurations that minimize the energy penalty associated with cathode gas drying are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供一种通过防止铬挥发引起的阴极中毒来提高固体氧化物燃料电池的寿命的方法。 通过将阴极进料气体连续干燥至低水分含量来防止氢氧化铬和氢氧化氢的形成和蒸发。 还公开了使与阴极气体干燥相关的能量损失最小化的发电结构。

公开(公告)号：US06846208B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-25

申请号：US10700122

申请日：2003-11-03

Applicant: Jeffrey Scott Goldmeer ,  Chellappa Balan

Inventor： Jeffrey Scott Goldmeer ,  Chellappa Balan

IPC: B63H21/20 ,  F02C3/02

CPC classification number: F02C3/02 ,  B63G2008/004 ,  B63H21/20 ,  B63H2021/003 ,  B63H2021/207 ,  Y02T70/5209 ,  Y02T70/5236 ,  Y02T90/38 ,  Y02T90/46

Abstract: A hybrid power and propulsion generation system for a marine vessel is provided that combines a fuel cell with a wave rotor/combustor. A wave rotor that uses gas dynamics (shock and expansion) processes within rotating passages, using a hydrogen and oxygen supply in fluid communication with the wave rotor, is combined with a regenerative fuel cell for power generation for an underwater vessel.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于船舶的混合动力和推进发电系统，其将燃料电池与波形转子/燃烧器组合。 使用与波浪转子流体连通的氢气和氧气供应的旋转通道内的气体动力学（冲击和膨胀）过程的波形转子与用于水下发电的再生式燃料电池组合。