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公开(公告)号:US10519958B2
公开(公告)日:2019-12-31
申请号:US15522879
申请日:2015-10-30
Applicant: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventor: Mark W. Harrison , Jon C. Johnson , Todd W. Smith
IPC: F04D17/12 , F04D25/06 , F04D29/057 , F04D29/063 , F16C33/10
Abstract: Systems and methods to help provide lubricant to a bearing in a compressor are disclosed. The embodiments disclosed herein generally are directed to systems and methods to provide a lubricant flow to the bearing, where the lubricant flow relies on the rotation of a shaft of the compressor, so that the lubricant flow can be independent of a power supply.
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公开(公告)号:US11661949B2
公开(公告)日:2023-05-30
申请号:US17813093
申请日:2022-07-18
Applicant: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventor: Rick T. James , Yuanjie Wu , Christopher Glen Thilges , Mark W. Harrison , Jon Christopher Johnson
CPC classification number: F04D27/003 , F04D17/122 , F04D27/005 , F05D2260/60
Abstract: Centrifugal compressors can incorporate a side stream flow of intermediate pressure vapor between stages of that compressor. The side stream flow can be controlled by a side stream injection port controlled by a capacity control valve that has a curved surface facing a flow of refrigerant from the first stage to the second stage. The capacity control valve can allow or obstruct flow through the side stream injection port. The capacity control valve can extend and retract in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of flow from the first stage impeller to the second stage impeller. The side stream injection port and the capacity control valve can be ring-shaped. The side stream injection port and the capacity control valve can allow at least some of the side stream to be introduced on a side of the capacity control valve opposite the curved surface.
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公开(公告)号:US20200149541A1
公开(公告)日:2020-05-14
申请号:US16600670
申请日:2019-10-14
Applicant: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventor: Mark W. Harrison , Jon Christopher Johnson , Todd W. Smith
IPC: F04D29/051 , F04D29/26 , F04D25/06 , F04D29/62 , F04D17/12
Abstract: Systems and methods to clamp an impeller on a shaft in a centrifugal compressor. The embodiments as disclosed herein may include clamping individual impeller independently to the shaft, which may reduce the tolerance stack-up effect of a plurality of impellers. The impeller can be clamped to the shaft by positioning, for example, a relatively stiff support (e.g. a shaft locknut) on a front side of the impeller. The impeller can also be clamped to the shaft by a relatively flexible support to compensate for e.g. thermal expansion/contraction of the impeller. The embodiments as disclosed herein are particularly suitable for a multi-stage impeller.
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公开(公告)号:US20150198170A1
公开(公告)日:2015-07-16
申请号:US14413163
申请日:2013-07-08
Applicant: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventor: Mark W. Harrison
CPC classification number: F04D29/083 , F01C21/10 , F04C27/008 , F04C2240/805 , F04D29/4206
Abstract: A sealing joint for a compressor casing, such as a compressor casing for a centrifugal compressor of a chiller, is provided. The sealing joint may be configured to have a first cover and a second cover. A first mating surface of the first cover may have an inner annular portion surrounding an inner cavity of the sealing joint, and an outer annular portion. The inner annular portion may be positioned between the inner cavity of the compressor casing and the outer annular portion. A sealant may be applied to the sealing joint, and a depth of the sealant on the inner annular portion may be deeper than a depth of the sealant on the outer annular portion. The depth of the sealant on the inner annular portion may help the sealing joint tolerate more elongation range without a sealant failure than a regular casing.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于压缩机壳体的密封接头,例如用于冷却器的离心式压缩机的压缩机壳体。 密封接头可以被配置为具有第一盖和第二盖。 第一盖的第一配合表面可以具有围绕密封接头的内腔的内环形部分和外环形部分。 内环形部分可以位于压缩机壳体的内腔和外环形部分之间。 可以将密封剂施加到密封接头,并且内环形部分上的密封剂的深度可以比外环形部分上的密封剂的深度更深。 内环形部分上的密封剂的深度可以帮助密封接头耐受更多的伸长率范围而不会比常规外壳发生密封剂破坏。
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公开(公告)号:US20240183360A1
公开(公告)日:2024-06-06
申请号:US18439032
申请日:2024-02-12
Applicant: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventor: Mark W. Harrison , Steven J. Pitts , Todd W. Smith
IPC: F04D29/063 , F16N39/02 , F16N39/04 , F25B31/00
CPC classification number: F04D29/063 , F16N39/02 , F16N39/04 , F25B31/004 , F25B31/008
Abstract: A lubricant supply system is for a compressor that compresses a first working fluid in a heat transfer circuit. The lubricant supply system includes a lubricant tank, a lubricant pathway for supplying lubricant from the lubricant tank to one or more bearings of the compressor, and a lubricant refrigeration system with a lubricant heater and a lubricant cooler. The lubricant heater configured to heat the lubricant discharged from the one or more bearings and the lubricant cooler configured to cool the lubricant flowing through the lubricant pathway. A method of lubricating a compressor includes heating the lubricant, directing the lubricant from a lubricant tank through a lubricant pathway to one or more bearings of the compressor, and cooling the lubricant passing through the lubricant pathway.
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公开(公告)号:US11859621B2
公开(公告)日:2024-01-02
申请号:US18069675
申请日:2022-12-21
Applicant: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventor: Mark W. Harrison , Jon Christopher Johnson
CPC classification number: F04D17/122 , F04D29/444 , F04D29/462 , F04D29/684
Abstract: Centrifugal compressors can incorporate a side stream flow of intermediate pressure vapor between stages of that compressor. The side stream flow can be controlled by a side stream injection port controlled by a throttle ring disposed between stages of the compressor. The throttle ring can allow or obstruct flow through the side stream injection port. The throttle ring can extend and retract in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of flow from the first stage impeller to the second stage impeller. A method of operating a centrifugal compressor can include actuating a throttle ring by rotating a drive ring to adjust a flow of interstage fluid into the second stage impeller.
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公开(公告)号:US20230139727A1
公开(公告)日:2023-05-04
申请号:US17453454
申请日:2021-11-03
Applicant: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventor: Mark W. Harrison , Jon Christopher Johnson
Abstract: An interstage throttle for a centrifugal compressor includes a flow guide plate, a throttle ring, a drive ring, and linkage assemblies. The flow guide plate includes guide vanes that form channels that direct working fluid in between stages of the compressor. The linkage assemblies connect the drive ring to the throttle ring such that rotation of the drive ring moves the throttle ring in an axial direction. Teeth of the throttle ring partially block the channels when the throttle ring is in an extended position. A method of operating a centrifugal compressor includes directing the working fluid discharged from the first stage to a second stage via channels in a interstage throttle. A centrifugal compressor includes a first stage with a first impeller, a second stage with a second impeller, and an interstage throttle fluidly connecting the first stage to the second stage.
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公开(公告)号:US20220349414A1
公开(公告)日:2022-11-03
申请号:US17813093
申请日:2022-07-18
Applicant: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventor: Rick T. James , Yuanjie Wu , Christopher Glen Thilges , Mark W. Harrison , Jon Christopher Johnson
Abstract: Centrifugal compressors can incorporate a side stream flow of intermediate pressure vapor between stages of that compressor. The side stream flow can be controlled by a side stream injection port controlled by a capacity control valve that has a curved surface facing a flow of refrigerant from the first stage to the second stage. The capacity control valve can allow or obstruct flow through the side stream injection port. The capacity control valve can extend and retract in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of flow from the first stage impeller to the second stage impeller. The side stream injection port and the capacity control valve can be ring-shaped. The side stream injection port and the capacity control valve can allow at least some of the side stream to be introduced on a side of the capacity control valve opposite the curved surface.
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公开(公告)号:US11225973B2
公开(公告)日:2022-01-18
申请号:US16600670
申请日:2019-10-14
Applicant: TRANE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventor: Mark W. Harrison , Jon Christopher Johnson , Todd W. Smith
IPC: F04D17/12 , F04D29/051 , F04D29/62 , F04D25/06 , F04D29/26
Abstract: Systems and methods to clamp an impeller on a shaft in a centrifugal compressor. The embodiments as disclosed herein may include clamping individual impeller independently to the shaft, which may reduce the tolerance stack-up effect of a plurality of impellers. The impeller can be clamped to the shaft by positioning, for example, a relatively stiff support (e.g. a shaft locknut) on a front side of the impeller. The impeller can also be clamped to the shaft by a relatively flexible support to compensate for e.g. thermal expansion/contraction of the impeller. The embodiments as disclosed herein are particularly suitable for a multi-stage impeller.
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公开(公告)号:US09574606B2
公开(公告)日:2017-02-21
申请号:US14454502
申请日:2014-08-07
Applicant: Trane International Inc.
Inventor: Michael Gerard Benco , Mark W. Harrison
CPC classification number: F16C33/1075 , F01D25/168 , F16C17/047 , F16C33/103 , F16C33/1045 , F16C33/1065 , F16C2360/42
Abstract: Embodiments of a thrust bearing that may be used with a crankshaft of a HVAC compressor, particularly a HVAC compressor with a vertical or near-vertical placed crankshaft (e.g. a scroll compressor) are provided. The thrust bearing may generally include a bearing header and an insert. The insert may include an insert surface, which is configured to interact with a shaft surface of the crankshaft. The insert surface of the insert may include surface features that may help create flow behavior of the lubricant by a relative motion between the shaft surface of the crankshaft and the insert surface of the insert. The flow behavior of the lubricant may help separate the insert surface of the insert and the shaft surface of the crankshaft by the lubricant in operation to form the bearing, such as a hydrodynamic bearing.
Abstract translation: 提供了可以与HVAC压缩机的曲轴,特别是具有竖直或近垂直放置的曲轴(例如涡旋压缩机)的HVAC压缩机一起使用的推力轴承的实施例。 推力轴承通常可以包括轴承头和插入件。 插入件可以包括插入表面,其被配置为与曲轴的轴表面相互作用。 插入件的插入表面可以包括表面特征,其可以通过曲轴的轴表面和插入件的插入表面之间的相对运动来帮助产生润滑剂的流动特性。 润滑剂的流动特性可以有助于在操作中通过润滑剂将插入件的插入表面和曲轴的轴表面分离以形成诸如流体动力轴承的轴承。
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