公开(公告)号：US20150292438A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14513275

申请日：2014-10-14

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： David William Cihlar ,  Patrick Benedict Melton

IPC: F02K1/82 ,  F23R3/06 ,  F23R3/00

CPC classification number: F02K1/822 ,  F01D9/023 ,  F01D25/12 ,  F05D2260/201 ,  F23R3/002 ,  F23R3/02 ,  F23R3/06 ,  F23R3/10 ,  F23R3/26 ,  F23R3/46 ,  F23R3/54 ,  F23R2900/03044

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cooling a combustor liner in a combustor are disclosed. In one embodiment, a combustor is disclosed. The combustor includes a transition piece, and an impingement sleeve at least partially surrounding the transition piece and at least partially defining a generally annular flow path therebetween. The combustor further includes an injection sleeve mounted to one of the transition piece or the impingement sleeve and positioned radially outward of the impingement sleeve, the injection sleeve at least partially defining a flow channel configured to flow working fluid to the flow path. In another embodiment, a method for cooling a combustor liner in a combustor is disclosed. The method includes flowing a working fluid through a flow channel at least partially defined by an injection sleeve, and exhausting the working fluid from the flow channel into a flow path adjacent the combustor liner.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于冷却燃烧器中的燃烧器衬套的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，公开了一种燃烧器。 燃烧器包括过渡件和至少部分地围绕过渡件并且至少部分地限定其间大致环形的流动路径的冲击套筒。 燃烧器还包括安装在过渡件或冲击套管中的一个并且定位在冲击套管的径向外侧的注射套筒，注射套筒至少部分地限定了流动通道，该流动通道被配置成使工作流体流向流动路径。 在另一个实施例中，公开了一种用于冷却燃烧器中的燃烧器衬套的方法。 该方法包括使工作流体流动通过至少部分地由注射套筒限定的流动通道，并将工作流体从流动通道排出到与燃烧器衬套相邻的流动路径中。

公开(公告)号：US20150159873A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14101888

申请日：2013-12-10

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Patrick Benedict Melton ,  Richard Martin DiCintio

IPC: F23R3/10 ,  F01D25/26 ,  F02C3/14

CPC classification number: F23R3/10 ,  F01D25/26 ,  F02C3/14 ,  F02C7/20 ,  F04D29/541 ,  F05D2210/12 ,  F05D2220/32 ,  F05D2240/35 ,  F05D2240/90

Abstract: A compressor discharge casing assembly includes a diffuser disposed proximate an aft region of a compressor section, the diffuser configured to route a compressed airflow to an interior region of the compressor discharge casing assembly. Also included is a strut disposed in the interior region of the compressor discharge casing assembly and located proximate an exit region of the diffuser. Further included is a heat shield disposed proximate an upstream portion of the strut, the heat shield configured to reduce impingement of the compressed airflow on the strut.

Abstract translation: 压缩机排出壳体组件包括邻近压缩机部分的后部区域设置的扩散器，该扩散器构造成将压缩的气流路由到压缩机排出壳体组件的内部区域。 还包括设置在压缩机排出壳体组件的内部区域中并且位于扩散器的出口区域附近的支柱。 还包括设置在支柱的上游部分附近的热屏蔽，该热屏蔽被配置为减少压缩气流在支柱上的冲击。

公开(公告)号：US20150082806A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14032225

申请日：2013-09-20

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Christopher Paul Willis ,  Patrick Benedict Melton ,  Lucas John Stoia

IPC: F02C7/32 ,  B23K1/00

CPC classification number: F23R3/286 ,  B23K1/0018 ,  F23R3/283 ,  F23R2900/00017 ,  F23R2900/00018

Abstract: The present application provides a fuel plenum for a micro-mixer combustor. The fuel plenum may include a first assembly plate with a first assembly plate aperture, a second assembly plate with a second assembly plate aperture, a fuel tube extending through the first assembly plate aperture of the first assembly plate and the second assembly plate aperture of the second assembly plate, and an installation insert positioned between the fuel tube and the first assembly plate aperture.

Abstract translation: 本申请提供了一种用于微型混合器燃烧器的燃料增压室。 燃料增压室可以包括具有第一组件板孔的第一组件板，具有第二组件板孔的第二组件板，延伸穿过第一组件板的第一组件板孔的燃料管和第二组合板孔 第二组装板和位于燃料管和第一组装板孔之间的安装插入件。

公开(公告)号：US20150000284A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US13932317

申请日：2013-07-01

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Jeffrey Scott LeBegue ,  Patrick Benedict Melton ,  James Harold Westmoreland, III ,  James Scott Flanagan

IPC: F23R3/28 ,  F02M53/08

CPC classification number: F23R3/10 ,  F23D14/62 ,  F23R3/283 ,  F23R3/286 ,  F23R2900/00005 ,  F23R2900/00012

Abstract: A cap assembly for a bundled tube fuel injector includes an impingement plate and an aft plate that is disposed downstream from the impingement plate. The aft plate includes a forward side that is axially separated from an aft side. A tube passage extends through the impingement plate and the aft plate. A tube sleeve extends through the impingement plate within the tube passage towards the aft plate. The tube sleeve includes a flange at a forward end and an aft end that is axially separated from the forward end. A retention plate is positioned upstream from the impingement plate. A spring is disposed between the retention plate and the flange. The spring provides a force so as to maintain contact between at least a portion of the aft end of the tube sleeve and the forward side of the aft plate.

Abstract translation: 用于捆束管燃料喷射器的盖组件包括设置在冲击板下游的冲击板和后板。 后板包括从后侧轴向分离的前侧。 管道延伸穿过冲击板和后板。 管套管穿过管通道内的冲击板向后板延伸。 管套包括在前端的凸缘和与前端轴向分离的后端。 保持板位于冲击板的上游。 弹簧设置在保持板和凸缘之间。 弹簧提供力以保持管套管的后端的至少一部分与后板的前侧之间的接触。

公开(公告)号：US20140338338A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US13797986

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Ronald James Chila ,  Patrick Benedict Melton ,  Gregory Allen Boardman ,  James Harold Westmoreland

IPC: F23R3/28

CPC classification number: F23R3/286 ,  F23D14/62 ,  F23R3/10 ,  Y02T50/675

Abstract: A system includes a multi-tube fuel nozzle. The multi-tube fuel nozzle includes multiple mixing tubes. Each mixing tube includes an annular wall disposed about a central passage and an air inlet region configured to be disposed about a fuel injector extending into the central passage. The central passage extends from an upstream end to a downstream end of the annular wall relative to a direction of flow through the central passage. The air inlet region includes an air entry surface of the annular wall that gradually decreases in diameter in the direction of flow.

Abstract translation: 系统包括多管燃料喷嘴。 多管燃料喷嘴包括多个混合管。 每个混合管包括围绕中心通道设置的环形壁和被配置为围绕延伸到中心通道的燃料喷射器设置的空气入口区域。 中心通道相对于通过中心通道的流动方向从环形壁的上游端延伸到下游端。 空气入口区域包括在流动方向上直径逐渐减小的环形壁的进气表面。

公开(公告)号：US20140260315A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13797961

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： James Harold Westmoreland ,  Gregory Allen Boardman ,  Patrick Benedict Melton

IPC: F02C7/20 ,  F23R3/28

CPC classification number: F02C7/20 ,  F02C7/22 ,  F02C7/2365 ,  F23R3/286

Abstract: A system includes a multi-tube fuel nozzle. The multi-tube fuel nozzle includes an end cover, a first plate, and multiple tubes. The multiple tubes are disposed and supported in a floating arrangement between the end cover and the first plate. Each tube includes a forward end adjacent the end cover and an aft end adjacent the first plate.

Abstract translation: 系统包括多管燃料喷嘴。 多管燃料喷嘴包括端盖，第一板和多个管。 多个管被设置和支撑在端盖和第一板之间的浮动布置中。 每个管包括邻近端盖的前端和邻近第一板的后端。

公开(公告)号：US20140260280A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13845565

申请日：2013-03-18

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Christopher Paul Willis ,  Richard Martin DiCintio ,  Patrick Benedict Melton ,  Lucas John Stoia

IPC: F23R3/00

CPC classification number: F23R3/002 ,  F01D9/023 ,  F01D11/18 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F05D2230/642 ,  F05D2300/50212 ,  F23R3/005 ,  F23R3/60 ,  F23R2900/00012

Abstract: An assembly for controlling a gap between a liner and a stationary nozzle within a gas turbine includes an annular liner having an aft frame that is disposed at an aft end of the liner, and a mounting bracket that is coupled to the aft frame. The assembly further includes a turbine having an outer turbine shell and an inner turbine shell that at least partially defines an inlet to the turbine. A stationary nozzle is disposed between the aft frame and the inlet. The stationary nozzle includes a top platform portion having a leading edge that extends towards the aft frame and a bottom platform portion. A gap is defined between the aft end of the aft frame and the leading edge of the top platform portion. The mounting bracket is coupled to the outer turbine shell, and stationary nozzle is coupled to the inner turbine shell.

Abstract translation: 用于控制燃气涡轮机内的衬套和静止喷嘴之间的间隙的组件包括具有设置在衬套的后端的后框架的环形衬套和联接到后架的安装支架。 组件还包括涡轮机，其具有至少部分地限定涡轮机入口的外涡轮机外壳和内涡轮机外壳。 固定喷嘴设置在后框架和入口之间。 固定喷嘴包括顶部平台部分，其具有朝向后部框架延伸的前缘和底部平台部分。 在后框架的后端和顶部平台部分的前缘之间限定间隙。 安装支架联接到外涡轮机外壳，而固定喷嘴与内涡轮机外壳相连。

公开(公告)号：US20140260276A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13797896

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： James Harold Westmoreland ,  Patrick Benedict Melton

IPC: F02C7/22

CPC classification number: F23R3/286 ,  F23R3/283 ,  F23R2900/00019 ,  Y10T29/494

Abstract: A system includes an end cover for a multi-tube fuel nozzle. The end cover includes a first side, a second side disposed opposite the first side, a plurality of fuel injectors disposed on the first side, and at least one pre-orifice disposed within a passage within the end cover between the first and second sides. The pre-orifice is configured to be removed through the end cover from the second side.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括用于多管燃料喷嘴的端盖。 端盖包括第一侧，与第一侧相对设置的第二侧，设置在第一侧上的多个燃料喷射器，以及设置在第一侧和第二侧之间的端盖内的通道内的至少一个预孔。 预孔被构造成从第二侧通过端盖移除。

公开(公告)号：US20140190169A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US13734194

申请日：2013-01-04

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Patrick Benedict Melton ,  James Harold Westmoreland

IPC: F02C7/22

CPC classification number: F23R3/286 ,  B01F5/0403 ,  F23C2900/03001 ,  F23D14/64 ,  F23R3/36

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application can provide systems and methods for a coaxial fuel supply for a micromixer. According to one embodiment, the micromixer may include an elongated base nozzle structure, a number of mixing tubes in communication with the elongated base nozzle structure, and an air inlet configured to supply the plurality of mixing tubes with air. The elongated base nozzle structure may be configured to supply a fuel to the mixing tubes.

Abstract translation: 本申请的实施例可以提供用于微型混合器的同轴燃料供应的系统和方法。 根据一个实施例，微型混合器可以包括细长的基本喷嘴结构，与细长基部喷嘴结构连通的多个混合管，以及被配置为向多个混合管供应空气的空气入口。 细长的基座喷嘴结构可构造成向混合管供应燃料。

公开(公告)号：US09869279B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US14067559

申请日：2013-10-30

Applicant: General Electric Company ,  ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

Inventor： Lucas John Stoia ,  Richard Martin DiCintio ,  Patrick Benedict Melton ,  Bryan Wesley Romig ,  Ilya Aleksandrovich Slobodyanskiy

IPC: F02C3/00 ,  F02C9/00 ,  F23R3/46 ,  F02M25/07 ,  F02C3/34 ,  F23C9/00 ,  F23R3/00 ,  F23R3/06 ,  F02M26/19 ,  F02C3/13

CPC classification number: F02M26/19 ,  F02C3/13 ,  F02C3/34 ,  F23C9/00 ,  F23R3/005 ,  F23R3/06 ,  F23R3/46 ,  F23R2900/03044 ,  F23R2900/03045 ,  Y02E20/16 ,  Y02T50/675

Abstract: A system includes a turbine combustor, which includes a first wall disposed about a combustion chamber, a second wall disposed about the first wall, and a third wall disposed about the second wall. The third wall is configured to combine an exhaust gas with an oxidant and the combustion chamber is configured to combust a mixture of a fuel, the oxidant, and the exhaust gas.