公开(公告)号：US10234141B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-19

申请号：US15140911

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: United Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Chris Vargas

IPC: F02G3/00 ,  F23R3/00 ,  F01D11/08 ,  F01D25/00 ,  F01D25/30 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F01D25/28 ,  F16B37/04 ,  F23R3/60 ,  F16B5/06

Abstract: Attaching a fastener to a ceramic matrix composite or ceramic body by inserting a portion of the fastener into a compartment of the body, the compartment having a first portion and a second portion, the second portion outboard of and narrower than the first portion; and delivering a fluid into the fastener to expand a portion of the fastener within the blind compartment first portion.

公开(公告)号：US09863317B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US14415410

申请日：2011-12-20

Applicant: Marco Santini ,  Giorgio Marchetti

Inventor： Marco Santini ,  Giorgio Marchetti

IPC: F02G3/00 ,  F02C7/05 ,  F01D25/00 ,  F01D25/32 ,  F02C7/055 ,  B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/42

CPC classification number: F02C7/05 ,  B01D46/0087 ,  B01D46/4227 ,  F01D25/002 ,  F01D25/32 ,  F02C7/055 ,  Y10T29/49238

Abstract: A filtering chamber for a gas turbine having a combustor, compressor and air inlet duct, and a corresponding maintenance method is described. The filtering chamber includes a first chamber in an inlet plenum; a second chamber in the inlet plenum; and an air bypass mechanism configured to reduce a pressure difference across a final filter that separates the first chamber from the second chamber.

公开(公告)号：US09376985B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US13717203

申请日：2012-12-17

Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Steven W. Burd

IPC: F23R3/28 ,  F02G3/00 ,  F23R3/14

CPC classification number: F02G3/00 ,  F23R3/14 ,  F23R3/28 ,  F23R3/286 ,  Y02T50/675 ,  Y10T137/2087

Abstract: A swirler includes an inner shroud positioned radially inside an outer shroud. At least one of the outer shroud and inner shroud has a major diameter and a minor diameter, the major diameter being greater than the minor diameter, the major and minor diameters defining an ovate shape. The swirler further includes a plurality of vanes extending between the inner and outer shrouds.

Abstract translation: 旋流器包括位于外护罩径向内侧的内护罩。 外护罩和内护罩中的至少一个具有大直径和小直径，主直径大于小直径，主直径和次直径限定卵形。 旋流器还包括在内护罩和外护罩之间延伸的多个叶片。

公开(公告)号：US09353703B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13800859

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: DAICEL CORPORATION

Inventor： Tomoharu Kobayashi

IPC: B60R21/26 ,  B01D45/08 ,  F02G3/00 ,  B60R21/264 ,  F42B3/04

CPC classification number: F02G3/00 ,  B60R21/2644 ,  B60R2021/26029 ,  F42B3/04

Abstract: A gas generator includes a housing, an inner cylindrical member defining an ignition chamber therein and a combustion chamber outside, an ignition device disposed inside the ignition chamber, a solid gas generating agent charged in the combustion chamber, the inner cylindrical member including, a plurality of nozzles provided in a circumferential wall to communicate the ignition chamber with the combustion chamber, a guide member provided at least in the outer side or the inner side of the circumferential wall, so that combustion products from the ignition chamber is discharged from the nozzles and guided towards a bottom plate of the housing, the combustion chamber defined by the circumferential wall of the inner cylindrical member and the circumferential wall portion of the housing, an outlet from the inner cylindrical member being formed closer to the bottom plate than to the gas discharge port.

Abstract translation: 气体发生器包括壳体，在其中限定点火室的内圆柱形构件和在外部的燃烧室，设置在点火室内部的点火装置，装在燃烧室中的固体气体发生剂，内圆柱形构件包括多个 设置在周向壁中以使点火室与燃烧室连通的喷嘴，至少设置在周壁的外侧或内侧的引导构件，使得来自点火室的燃烧产物从喷嘴排出， 引导到壳体的底板，由内圆柱形构件的圆周壁和壳体的周壁部限定的燃烧室，内圆柱形构件的出口形成为比气体放电更靠近底板 港口。

公开(公告)号：US09334760B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14329367

申请日：2014-07-11

Applicant: CUMMINS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.

Inventor： Timothy C. Ernst ,  Christopher R. Nelson

IPC: F01K23/10 ,  F02G3/00 ,  F01K23/06 ,  F01N5/02 ,  F02G5/04 ,  F01K25/08

CPC classification number: F01K23/065 ,  F01K23/101 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F01N5/02 ,  F02G5/04 ,  Y02T10/16 ,  Y02T10/166

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a waste heat recovery (WHR) system and to a system and method for regulation of a fluid inventory in a condenser and a receiver of a Rankine cycle WHR system. Such regulation includes the ability to regulate the pressure in a WHR system to control cavitation and energy conversion.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及废热回收（WHR）系统以及用于调节兰金循环WHR系统的冷凝器和接收器中的流体库存的系统和方法。 这种调节包括调节WHR系统中的压力以控制空化和能量转换的能力。

公开(公告)号：US09316154B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US13788840

申请日：2013-03-07

Applicant: Solar Turbines Incorporated

Inventor： Christopher Zdzislaw Twardochleb ,  James Gregory Roesch

IPC: F02G3/00 ,  F02C7/22 ,  F02C7/232 ,  F23R3/14 ,  F23R3/34 ,  F23R3/36 ,  F23D17/00 ,  F02C7/24 ,  F23K5/18 ,  F23R3/28

CPC classification number: F02C7/22 ,  F02C7/232 ,  F02C7/24 ,  F23D17/002 ,  F23K5/18 ,  F23R3/14 ,  F23R3/283 ,  F23R3/286 ,  F23R3/343 ,  F23R3/36

Abstract: A fuel injector for a gas turbine engine may include a flow path for a fuel-air mixture extending longitudinally through the fuel injector, and a fuel gallery extending circumferentially around the flow path. The fuel gallery may be adapted to inject a liquid fuel into the flow path. The fuel injector may also include an annular casing positioned circumferentially around the fuel gallery to define an insulating chamber around the gallery. The fuel injector may also include an annular cover extending around the fuel injector to define a metering chamber. The fuel injector may further include one or more purge holes fluidly coupling the metering chamber to the insulating chamber, and one or more metering holes fluidly coupling the metering chamber to a volume exterior to the fuel injector.

Abstract translation: 用于燃气涡轮发动机的燃料喷射器可以包括用于沿纵向延伸穿过燃料喷射器的燃料 - 空气混合物的流动路径，以及围绕流动路径周向延伸的燃料箱。 燃料库可适于将液体燃料注入流路。 燃料喷射器还可以包括环形壳体，该环形壳体周向地围绕燃料通道定位，以限定围绕画廊的绝缘室。 燃料喷射器还可以包括围绕燃料喷射器延伸以限定计量室的环形盖。 燃料喷射器还可以包括一个或多个吹扫孔，其将计量室流体地连接到绝缘室，以及一个或多个计量孔，其将计量室流体地连接到燃料喷射器外部的体积。

公开(公告)号：US09261025B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14278095

申请日：2014-05-15

Applicant: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.

Inventor： Kevin Allan Dooley

IPC: F02G3/00 ,  F02C7/22 ,  F01D21/06 ,  F02C7/228 ,  F02C7/232 ,  F02C9/34 ,  F02C9/36

CPC classification number: F02C7/22 ,  F01D21/06 ,  F02C7/228 ,  F02C7/232 ,  F02C9/34 ,  F02C9/36 ,  F05D2260/602 ,  F05D2270/3015

Abstract: A method for purging fuel from a fuel system of a gas turbine engine on shutdown of the engine comprises, in one aspect, terminating a fuel supply to the fuel system and using the residual compressed air to create a reversed pressure differential in the fuel system relative to a forward pressure differential of the fuel system used to maintain fuel supply for engine operation, and under the reversed pressure differential substantially purging the fuel remaining in the system therefrom to a fuel source.

Abstract translation: 在发动机关闭时，用于从燃气涡轮发动机的燃料系统中清除燃料的方法包括在一个方面终止燃料供应到燃料系统并且使用剩余的压缩空气在燃料系统相对中产生反向的压力差 到用于维持用于发动机运转的燃料供应的燃料系统的正向压力差，以及在逆向压差下将基本上清除系统中剩余的燃料从燃料供给到燃料源。

公开(公告)号：US09127573B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US13990073

申请日：2011-11-22

Applicant: Ola Hall

Inventor： Ola Hall

IPC: F02G3/00 ,  F01K23/10 ,  F01K23/06 ,  F01N5/02 ,  F02G5/02

CPC classification number: F01K23/101 ,  F01K23/065 ,  F01N5/02 ,  F02G5/02 ,  Y02T10/16 ,  Y02T10/166

Abstract: An arrangement and a method for converting thermal energy to mechanical energy includes a circulation unit (4) a refrigerant in the a circuit (3), an evaporator (6) for the refrigerant, a turbine (9) driven by vaporised refrigerant, a condenser (12) cooling the refrigerant to condense, and an accumulator tank (14) for storage of the refrigerant is not being circulated in the line circuit (3). A control device estimates the degree of filling of the line circuit (3) with refrigerant at which the turbine (9) achieves a substantially optimum effect, and controls the flow of refrigerant between the line circuit (3) and the accumulator tank (14) to achieve the estimated degree of filling the line circuit (3) with refrigerant.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将热能转换为机械能的装置和方法包括循环单元（4），回路（3）中的制冷剂，用于制冷剂的蒸发器（6），由汽化制冷剂驱动的涡轮机（9），冷凝器 （12）冷却制冷剂进行冷凝，并且用于储存制冷剂的蓄液箱（14）不在线路电路（3）中循环。 控制装置用涡轮机（9）实现基本上最佳效果的制冷剂来估计线路电路（3）的填充程度，并且控制线路电路（3）和蓄电池（14）之间的制冷剂流动， 以达到用制冷剂估计线路电路（3）的填充程度。

公开(公告)号：US09086016B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13863447

申请日：2013-04-16

Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

Inventor： Thomas M. Mast ,  Joshua A. Edler ,  Karl R. Burge ,  Nicholas J. Plagianos

IPC: F02G3/00 ,  F02C7/232 ,  F02C7/30 ,  F01D25/00 ,  F02C7/22 ,  F16K31/60

CPC classification number: F02C7/232 ,  F01D25/002 ,  F02C7/222 ,  F02C7/30 ,  F16K31/602 ,  Y10T137/86863

Abstract: A valve assembly for an engine, the valve assembly can include a housing; an in-flow port configured for connection with a drain line; a first out-flow port configured for connection with a fuel line; a second out-flow port configured for connection with a disposal line; and a passageway that is rotatable with a handle, the passageway being operable to redirect a flow of a fluid between the fuel line and the disposal line. The handle is configured to impede an attachment of the fluid source to a water wash connection when the passageway is in a position to direct the flow of the fluid from the drain line to the fuel line.

Abstract translation: 一种用于发动机的阀组件，该阀组件可包括壳体; 配置成与排水管线连接的流入口; 构造成与燃料管线连接的第一出口端口; 配置成与处理线连接的第二流出口; 以及可与手柄一起旋转的通道，所述通道可操作以重定向在燃料管线和处置管线之间的流体流。 手柄构造成当通道处于将流体从排出管线流动到燃料管线的位置时阻止流体源连接到水洗连接。

公开(公告)号：US09074492B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13459729

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Teoman Uzkan ,  Thomas G. Gallagher

Inventor： Teoman Uzkan ,  Thomas G. Gallagher

IPC: F01K23/10 ,  F02G3/00 ,  F02B33/44 ,  F02M25/07 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F01K25/00 ,  F01K23/06 ,  F01K13/00 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F01N5/02 ,  F02G5/04 ,  F02B37/013

CPC classification number: F01K13/00 ,  F01K23/065 ,  F01K23/10 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F01N5/02 ,  F02B29/0412 ,  F02B37/00 ,  F02B37/013 ,  F02G5/04 ,  F02M26/08 ,  F02M26/22 ,  Y02T10/146 ,  Y02T10/16 ,  Y02T10/166

Abstract: An energy recovery arrangement is disclosed for use with an engine. The energy recovery arrangement may include a closed circuit containing a high-pressure working fluid, a first boiler configured to receive waste heat from a first source on the engine, and a second boiler disposed upstream of the first boiler and configured to receive waste heat from a second source on the engine. The energy recovery arrangement may also include an energy extractor disposed at a location downstream of the first and second boilers, a condenser disposed at a location downstream of the energy extractor, and a pump disposed at a location downstream of the condenser and upstream of the first and second boilers. The energy recovery arrangement may further include a recuperator disposed in parallel with the second boiler and configured to transfer heat from working fluid exiting the extractor to working fluid exiting the pump.

Abstract translation: 公开了与发动机一起使用的能量回收装置。 能量回收装置可以包括封闭回路，其包含高压工作流体，被配置为从发动机上的第一源接收废热的第一锅炉，以及设置在第一锅炉上游的第二锅炉， 引擎上的第二个来源。 能量回收装置还可以包括设置在第一和第二锅炉下游的位置处的能量提取器，设置在能量提取器下游的位置处的冷凝器，以及设置在冷凝器下游的位置并且位于第一 和第二锅炉。 能量回收装置还可以包括与第二锅炉并联设置的换热器，并且被配置为将热量从离开抽出器的工作流体传递到离开泵的工作流体。