Abstract:
A fluid transport device defining a centerline axis therethrough includes at least one rotatable member including a first portion and a second portion axially opposite the first portion. The fluid transport device also includes at least one stationary member positioned proximate the at least one rotatable member. The at least one rotatable member and the at least one stationary member define at least one stage. The at least one rotatable member defines at least one pressure balance port extending from the second portion to the first portion. The at least one pressure balance port is configured to substantially equalize a fluid pressure proximate the second portion with a pressure of a fluid proximate the first portion.
Abstract:
A supersonic compressor rotor. The supersonic compressor rotor includes a substantially cylindrical disk body (56) that includes an upstream surface (68), a downstream surface (70), and a radially outer surface (66) that extends generally axially between the upstream surface (68) and the downstream surface. The disk body defines a centerline axis (62). A plurality of vanes (54) are coupled to the radially outer surface. Adjacent vanes form a pair and are oriented such that a flow channel (88) is defined between each pair of adjacent vanes. The flow channel extends generally axially between an inlet opening (90) and an outlet opening (92). At least one supersonic compression ramp (112) is positioned within the flow channel. The supersonic compression ramp is selectively positionable at a first position (156), at a second position (158), and at any position therebetween.
Abstract:
A counter-flow heat exchanger including a core region and a plenum region. The core region including a first set of heat exchanging passageways and a second set of heat exchanging passageways disposed at least partially therein. A plenum region is disposed adjacent opposed distal ends of the core region. Each of the plenum regions including a fluid inlet plenum, a fluid outlet plenum and a tube plate disposed therebetween. The first set of heat exchanging passageways is truncated and defines a first tube-side fluid flow path in a first direction. The second set of heat exchanging passageways defines a second tube-side fluid flow path in a second opposing direction. Each of the heat exchanging passageways extending from a fluid inlet plenum to a fluid outlet plenum. The tube plates and the core region include one of a cast metal formed thereabout each of the heat exchanging passageways or a braze bond formed between each of the heat exchanging passageways.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a supersonic compressor comprising a supersonic compressor rotor (100) comprising a dockable rotor disk allowing restriction or opening of portions of a fluid flow channel of the rotor in order to enhance performance of the rotor during different operational stages, for example rotor start-up or steady state. The supersonic compressor rotor (100) comprises a first rotor disk (101), a second rotor disk (102) and a third rotor disk (103) which share a common axis of rotation. The first and second rotor disks (101, 102) are rotatably coupled, and the third rotor disk (103) is disposed between them. The third rotor disk (103) is independently rotatable relative to said first and second disks (101, 102), and comprises a raised surface structure (110) for restricting or opening a portion of the flow channel defined by the rotor disks (101, 102, 103) and at least two vanes (150). The flow channel comprises a supersonic compression ramp (120) and encompasses the raised surface structure (110).
Abstract:
A regenerative closed loop thermodynamic power generation, cycle system is presented. The system includes a high-pressure expander to deliver an exhaust stream. A conduit is fluidly coupled to the high-pressure expander, which is configured to split the exhaust stream from the high-pressure expander into a first exhaust stream and a second exhaust stream. The system further includes a first low- pressure expander and a second tow-pressure expander. The first low-pressure expander is coupled to a pressurization device through a turbocompressor shaft, and fluidly coupled to receive the first exhaust stream. The second low-pressure expander is coupled to the high -pressure expander and an electrical generator through a turbogenerator shaft, and fluidly coupled to receive the second exhaust stream. A. method for operating the regenerative closed loop thermodynamic power generation cycle system is also presented
Abstract:
A system for natural gas liquefaction includes a natural gas source for providing a flow of natural gas and a moisture removal system located downstream of the natural gas source. The system includes a first heat exchanger located downstream of the moisture removal system for exchanging heat between the natural gas flow path and a first refrigerant flow path of a refrigerant cycle subsystem. The system includes one first throttle valve located downstream of heat exchanger for expanding the flow of natural gas and causing reduction in pressure and temperature of the flow of natural gas. The system includes a filter subassembly for separating solid particles present in the flow of natural gas. The system includes a second heat exchanger located downstream of the filter subassembly and is configured to transfer heat from a natural gas vapor flow path to a second refrigerant flow path of the refrigeration cycle subsystem.
Abstract:
A turbine operable with a first fluid and a second fluid is provided. The turbine includes a shaft and having a dry gas seal area, a balance area, and a shaft surface. The turbine also includes a stationary component coupled to a housing and having a first side and a second side and defining a channel in flow communication with the shaft surface. A heat exchange assembly is coupled to the housing and in flow communication with the shaft and the stationary component. The heat exchange assembly includes a first flow path coupled in flow communication with the dry gas seal area and the channel and configured to direct the first fluid along the first side. Heat exchange assembly also includes a second flow path coupled in flow communication with the balance area and channel and configured to direct the second fluid along the second side. A method of assembling the turbine and a power generation system are also provided.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to a method for scaling an airfoil (200) for placement in a turbomachine. The method disclosed herein includes radially scaling a master airfoil (200) to form a scaled airfoil (202). The method may also include tuning the scaled airfoil. For example, tuning the scaled airfoil may include axially scaling. The scaled airfoil (202) generally has similar characteristics to the master airfoil (202).
Abstract:
A fluid transport device defining a centerline axis therethrough includes at least one rotatable member including a first portion and a second portion axially opposite the first portion. The fluid transport device also includes at least one stationary member positioned proximate the at least one rotatable member. The at least one rotatable member and the at least one stationary member define at least one stage. The at least one rotatable member defines at least one pressure balance port extending from the second portion to the first portion. The at least one pressure balance port is configured to substantially equalize a fluid pressure proximate the second portion with a pressure of a fluid proximate the first portion.
Abstract:
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a liquefaction system. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for condensing a pressurized gaseous working fluid, such as natural gas, using at least one turboexpander in combination with other cooling devices and techniques. In one embodiment, a turboexpander may be used in combination with a heat exchanger using vapor compression refrigeration to condense natural gas.