Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and device for the combustion of fuel with air in a combustion chamber (5). Air is fed via at least one air inlet (6) and fuel is supplied by a plurality of burners (7). Each burner (7) presents an appropriate delay time corresponding to a period of time after which an acoustic impulse in the combustion chamber (5) causes a thermal impulse upon combustion of the fuel supplied via the burner (7). Fuel supply is controlled by the burners (7) so that burner delay times vary considerably. The invention can be used in a gas turbine combustion chamber (5).
Abstract:
Les dimensions physiques d'une chambre de mélange d'air d'admission (2) pour un groupe de chambres de combustion à impulsion (1) peuvent être réduites tout en maintenant des conditions de syntonisation pour la suppression du bruit en construisant la chambre de mélange avec une chambre annulaire (8) ayant des chicanes internes (20, 21) qui rendent la longueur du chemin acoustique au travers de la chambre de mélange annulaire (2) sensiblement plus grande que sa circonférence.
Abstract:
An acoustic combustor liner for a combustion turbine engine dampens acoustic wave vibrations generated by dynamic pressure variations in the combustion gas. A panel incorporates a meta- structure, also known as a meta-material, acoustic damper, which includes a channel formed in the panel, which is in communication with the combustion gas. The channel defines a channel cavity. A plurality of resonant structures is formed in the channel, respectively defining resonant structure cavities that are in communication with the channel cavity. The channel cavity and each of the respective resonant structure cavities define cavity dimensions that are all smaller than the wavelength(s) of the damped acoustic waves. The meta-structures of the acoustic dampers slow perceived sound speed through their channel and branched structure cavities. The lower perceived sound is attenuated by the composite structural combination of smaller individual cavities, than otherwise would be required for attenuation by traditional, single chamber resonators.
Abstract:
An air-cooled component for a combustion turbine, having a monolithic, three-dimensional lattice structure (250) of selectively oriented metallic webs (212, 214, 216) with locally varying lattice density, and asymmetrical- and serpentine-shaped passages (220, 222, 224) formed between the metallic webs for receiving compressed cooling air. The component lattice structure locally varies one or more of lattice density, or cooling airflow rate, or flow volume or flow direction throughout its three-dimensional volume, for locally varying heat transfer and/or vibration damping properties of the component. The lattice structure is incorporated into any one or more of a combustor, or an exhaust, or a transition, or a nozzle, or a liner heatshield, or a tile, or a seal, or an impingement plate, or a liner, or a chute, or a damper, or a ring, or a baffle, or a vane, or a vane ring of a combustion turbine engine.
Abstract:
An air-cooled panel (200) for a combustion turbine engine includes, a first planar, metallic sheet (202), having an outer side and an opposed inner side. A monolithic, three-dimensional lattice structure (210), having a first face, is bonded to the inner side of the first planar, metallic sheet. The lattice structure has selectively oriented metallic webs (212,214,216), and asymmetrical- and serpentine-shaped passages (220,222,224) formed between the metallic webs for receiving compressed cooling air. The lattice structure has a second face opposite the first face. In some embodiments, the second face is coupled to a second planar, metallic sheet (240). In some embodiments, the second planar, metallic sheet is formed as part of the monolithic lattice structure, such as by additive manufacture.
Abstract:
A system for attenuating acoustic energy in machines is provided. The system may include an inner tube disposed about a central axis, an outer tube disposed about the inner tube and the central axis, and a middle tube disposed about the central axis and between the inner tube and the outer tube. The system may also include a first annular ring extending radially from the outer tube and configured to couple the outer tube to the middle tube. The system may further include a second annular ring extending radially from the inner tube and configured to couple the inner tube to the outer tube, such that an acoustic resonator may be formed by the first annular ring, the second annular ring, a portion of the inner tube, a portion of the outer tube, and a portion of the middle tube.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a burner system (1) comprising a pilot burner arrangement (2), a main burner arrangement (3) surrounding the pilot burner arrangement (2), a combustion chamber arranged downstream with respect to the pilot burner arrangement (2) and the main burner arrangement (3), and at least one resonator (17), wherein the main burner arrangement (3) defines a ring-shaped air supply (13) outwardly delimited by a burner cone (14) and provided with radially extending swirl vanes (15), wherein a resonator cavity (18) of the at least one resonator (17) is formed at the outside of the burner cone (14), wherein the resonator cavity (18) is provided with a plurality of resonator openings (20) defining a fluidic connection between the resonator cavity (18) and the combustion chamber.
Abstract:
Combustor. The combustor includes a duct through which an air/fuel mixture flows, including a flame-anchoring region. An insulating material is located proximate the flame- anchoring region whereby combustion instability is decreased.