公开(公告)号：US20070043497A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-22

申请号：US11204490

申请日：2005-08-16

Applicant: John Leogrande ,  Peter Jalbert ,  C. Wood ,  Matthew Schryver

Inventor： John Leogrande ,  Peter Jalbert ,  C. Wood ,  Matthew Schryver

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: F01D11/24 ,  F01D21/003 ,  F01D21/04 ,  F05D2220/36 ,  F05D2270/304 ,  F05D2270/305 ,  G01B15/06

Abstract: A system and method for determining thermal growth of motor or engine parts to thereupon control the clearance of motor or engine fan blades is disclosed herein. In addition, a system and method for monitoring the health of a turbine engine, its components and sub-components is also described herein. The system(s) and method(s) described herein permit continuous monitoring during the life of the engine for radial clearances and blade and rotor vibration problems, which will assist in correcting and retaining performance for a longer on-wing time in operation. In addition, inconsistent engine-to-engine performance variations due to component tolerances, engine operation characteristics, and operation during extremes in ambient temperatures can be eliminated or significantly minimized when employing the system(s) and method(s) described herein.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于确定马达或发动机部件的热增长的系统和方法，从而控制马达或发动机风扇叶片的间隙。 此外，还描述了用于监测涡轮发动机，其部件和子部件的健康状态的系统和方法。 本文所述的系统和方法允许在发动机寿命期间对于径向间隙和叶片和转子振动问题进行连续监测，这将有助于校正和保持操作中更长的机翼时间的性能。 此外，当使用本文所述的系统和方法时，可以消除或显着地最小化由于部件公差，发动机操作特性和在环境温度极限期间的操作引起的发动机与发动机性能的不一致。

公开(公告)号：US20070132461A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11302923

申请日：2005-12-14

Applicant: Eric Holmquist ,  Peter Jalbert ,  Richard Versailles

Inventor： Eric Holmquist ,  Peter Jalbert ,  Richard Versailles

IPC: G01R27/04

CPC classification number: F01D17/02 ,  F01D21/003 ,  F05D2260/80 ,  G01H1/006

Abstract: A rotor blade measurement system includes a microwave source and a probe. A directional coupler is attached to the source and the probe. A detector is attached to the directional coupler. The probe directs a microwave signal toward a rotor such that during rotation the rotor blade will pass through the path of the microwave signal. As the rotor blade passes the microwave signal is reflected back to the probe. The directional coupler separates the original microwave signal and the reflected signal. The detector then determines the energy level of the reflected signal. As each rotor blade passes the microwave signal it generates a reflected signal that can be analyzed over time. From the length and shape of the waveform of the reflected signal the amount of twisting and flutter in a rotor blade can be determined.

Abstract translation: 转子叶片测量系统包括微波源和探头。 定向耦合器连接到源和探头。 检测器连接到定向耦合器。 探针将微波信号引导到转子，使得在旋转期间，转子叶片将通过微波信号的路径。 当转子叶片通过时，微波信号被反射回探头。 定向耦合器分离原始微波信号和反射信号。 然后，检测器确定反射信号的能级。 当每个转子叶片通过微波信号时，它产生可随时间分析的反射信号。 根据反射信号的波形的长度和形状，可以确定转子叶片中的扭转和颤动量。

公开(公告)号：US07825669B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US11693091

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: Douglas Parsons ,  Peter Jalbert

Inventor： Douglas Parsons ,  Peter Jalbert

IPC: G01R27/04

CPC classification number: G01S13/36 ,  G01S13/87 ,  G01S13/88

Abstract: A microwave position sensing system includes a plurality of target components that each move between multiple positions. A microwave generator produces a microwave frequency signal. A divider receives the microwave frequency signal and splits the microwave frequency signal into a plurality of position sensing signals. The position sensing signals are respectively sent to the plurality of target components to determine a position of each of the target components. Each position sensing signal may also be calibrated. In one example, first and second frequencies are transmitted through a common wave guide. The first frequency is reflected prior to reaching the target component to produce a calibration signal. The second signal, which is used to detect the position of the target component, is calibrated using the first frequency.

Abstract translation: 微波位置检测系统包括多个目标部件，每个目标部件在多个位置之间移动。 微波发生器产生微波频率信号。 分频器接收微波频率信号并将微波频率信号分解成多个位置感测信号。 位置检测信号分别发送到多个目标部件以确定每个目标部件的位置。 每个位置检测信号也可以被校准。 在一个示例中，第一和第二频率通过公共波导传输。 第一个频率在到达目标分量之前被反射以产生校准信号。 用于检测目标部件的位置的第二信号使用第一频率进行校准。

公开(公告)号：US20080238776A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11693091

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: Douglas Parsons ,  Peter Jalbert

Inventor： Douglas Parsons ,  Peter Jalbert

IPC: G01S17/06

CPC classification number: G01S13/36 ,  G01S13/87 ,  G01S13/88

Abstract: A microwave position sensing system includes a plurality of target components that each move between multiple positions. A microwave generator produces a microwave frequency signal. A divider receives the microwave frequency signal and splits the microwave frequency signal into a plurality of position sensing signals. The position sensing signals are respectively sent to the plurality of target components to determine a position of each of the target components. Each position sensing signal may also be calibrated. In one example, first and second frequencies are transmitted through a common wave guide. The first frequency is reflected prior to reaching the target component to produce a calibration signal. The second signal, which is used to detect the position of the target component, is calibrated using the first frequency.

Abstract translation: 微波位置检测系统包括多个目标部件，每个目标部件在多个位置之间移动。 微波发生器产生微波频率信号。 分频器接收微波频率信号并将微波频率信号分解成多个位置感测信号。 位置检测信号分别发送到多个目标部件以确定每个目标部件的位置。 每个位置检测信号也可以被校准。 在一个示例中，第一和第二频率通过公共波导传输。 第一个频率在到达目标分量之前被反射以产生校准信号。 用于检测目标部件的位置的第二信号使用第一频率进行校准。