公开(公告)号：WO2014028711A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：PCT/US2013/055099

申请日：2013-08-15

Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY

Inventor： SOROKES, James

IPC: F04D27/02 ,  F04B49/00 ,  F04D29/42

CPC classification number: F04D27/001 ,  F04D17/10 ,  F04D27/0215 ,  F04D29/441

Abstract: A system and method are provided for detecting an impending stall or surge in a radial compressor. The system and method may include a plurality of detection devices configured to detect a transition of a low momentum zone of a gas flow through the diffuser from a first position adjacent a shroud wall of the diffuser to a second position adjacent a hub wall of the diffuser. The system and method may also include a control system electrically coupled to the plurality of detection devices and configured to receive a plurality of information signals. Each information signal may be transmitted by a respective one of the plurality of detection devices and may correlate to a location of the low momentum zone. The control system may be configured to process the plurality of information signals and detect the impending stall or surge based on the location of the low momentum zone.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于检测径向压缩机即将发生的失速或浪涌的系统和方法。 系统和方法可以包括多个检测装置，其被配置成检测通过扩散器的气流的低动量区域从邻近扩散器的护罩壁的第一位置到与扩散器的毂壁相邻的第二位置的过渡 。 该系统和方法还可以包括电耦合到多个检测装置并被配置为接收多个信息信号的控制系统。 每个信息信号可以由多个检测装置中的相应一个发送，并且可以与低动量区域的位置相关。 控制系统可以被配置为处理多个信息信号，并且基于低动量区域的位置来检测即将失速或喘振。

公开(公告)号：WO2016160510A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/024014

申请日：2016-03-24

Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY

Inventor： WIEDERIEN, Richard J. ,  MAIER, William C. ,  SOROKES, James ,  KUZDZAL, Mark J.

IPC: F04D29/30 ,  F04D17/08 ,  F04D29/46

CPC classification number: F04D29/462 ,  F04D29/668 ,  F05D2250/51

Abstract: An inlet guide vane assembly for a compressor is provided. The inlet guide vane assembly may include a hub configured to be disposed in an inlet of the compressor, and an inlet guide vane extending from the hub. The inlet guide vane may include a stationary section configured to be coupled with the inlet and a mobile section disposed adjacent the stationary section. The mobile section may include a rod configured to extend through an opening formed in the inlet. The inlet guide vane assembly may also include at least one biasing member disposed about the rod and configured to exert a biasing force on the mobile section to urge the mobile section radially outward.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于压缩机的入口导叶组件。 入口引导叶片组件可以包括构造成设置在压缩机的入口中的轮毂和从轮毂延伸的入口导向叶片。 入口引导叶片可以包括构造成与入口联接的固定部分和邻近固定部分设置的移动部分。 移动部分可以包括构造成延伸穿过形成在入口中的开口的杆。 入口引导叶片组件还可以包括围绕杆布置的至少一个偏置构件，其构造成在移动部分上施加偏置力以将径向向外推动移动部件。

公开(公告)号：WO2016160489A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/023925

申请日：2016-03-24

Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY

Inventor： LARDY, Pascal ,  SOROKES, James ,  KUZDZAL, Mark J.

IPC: F04D29/30 ,  F04D29/26 ,  F04D17/08

CPC classification number: F04D29/30 ,  F04D25/06 ,  F04D29/058 ,  F04D29/284 ,  F04D29/4213 ,  F04D29/462 ,  F05D2250/51

Abstract: An impeller includes a hub mountable to a rotary shaft and configured to rotate about a center axis. The impeller may include a plurality of main blades and splitter blades arranged equidistantly and circumferentially about the center axis. A splitter blade having a leading edge and a trailing edge may be positioned between first and second adjacent main blades and canted such that the leading edge is displaced from a blade position equidistant the first and second adjacent main blades a first percentage amount of one half an angular distance between the first and second adjacent main blades. The trailing edge may be displaced from the blade position equidistant the first and second adjacent main blades a second percentage amount of one half the angular distance between the first and second adjacent main blades. The second percentage amount may be greater or less than the first percentage amount.

Abstract translation: 叶轮包括可安装到旋转轴并构造成围绕中心轴线旋转的轮毂。 叶轮可以包括围绕中心轴线等距并且周向布置的多个主叶片和分流叶片。 具有前缘和后缘的分流叶片可以位于第一和第二相邻主叶片之间并且倾斜，使得前缘从与第一和第二相邻主叶片等距离的叶片位置移位，第一百分比量为一半 第一和第二相邻主叶片之间的角距离。 后边缘可以从第一和第二相邻主叶片等距离的叶片位置移位第二和第二相邻主叶片之间的角距离的一半的第二百分比量。 第二百分比量可以大于或小于第一百分比量。

公开(公告)号：WO2016160506A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/023989

申请日：2016-03-24

Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY

Inventor： PEER, David J. ,  WIEDERIEN, Richard J. ,  BROWN, Paul Morrison ,  SOROKES, James ,  KUZDZAL, Mark J.

IPC: F04D29/28 ,  F04D17/08

CPC classification number: F04D29/0516 ,  F04D29/284

Abstract: A balance piston seal assembly for a balance piston of a compressor is provided. The balance piston seal assembly may include a balance piston seal, a stationary support, and a gripping assembly disposed between the balance piston seal and the stationary support. The balance piston seal may be configured to be disposed about the balance piston such that an inner radial surface of the balance piston seal and an outer radial surface of the balance piston define a radial clearance therebetween. The stationary support may be configured to be coupled or integral with a casing of the compressor. The gripping assembly may be configured to secure the balance piston seal with the stationary support and to maintain concentricity between the balance piston seal and the balance piston during thermal radial expansion of the balance piston seal relative to the balance piston.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于压缩机的平衡活塞的平衡活塞密封组件。 平衡活塞密封组件可包括平衡活塞密封件，固定支撑件和设置在平衡活塞密封件和固定支撑件之间的夹紧组件。 平衡活塞密封件可以构造成围绕平衡活塞设置，使得平衡活塞密封件的内部径向表面和平衡活塞的外径向表面在其间限定径向间隙。 固定支撑件可以被构造成与压缩机的壳体联接或一体。 夹持组件可以被配置为在平衡活塞密封件相对于平衡活塞的热径向膨胀期间将平衡活塞密封件固定在固定支撑件上并且在平衡活塞密封件和平衡活塞之间保持同心度。

公开(公告)号：WO2016160419A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/023568

申请日：2016-03-22

Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY

Inventor： LARDY, Pascal ,  SOROKES, James ,  KUZDZAL, Mark J. ,  BROWN, Paul Morrison ,  SARETTO, Silvano R. ,  SRINIVASAN, Ravichandra

IPC: F04D29/44 ,  F04D17/08

CPC classification number: F04D13/06 ,  F04D1/00 ,  F04D27/0292 ,  F04D29/441

Abstract: A supersonic compressor including an inlet configured to receive and flow therethrough a process fluid. The supersonic compressor may further include a rotary shaft and a centrifugal impeller coupled therewith. The centrifugal impeller may be configured to impart energy to the process fluid received and to discharge the process fluid therefrom in at least a partially radial direction at an exit absolute Mach number of about one or greater. The supersonic compressor may further include a static diffuser circumferentially disposed about the centrifugal impeller and configured to receive the process fluid therefrom and convert the energy imparted. The supersonic compressor may further include a collector fluidly coupled to and configured to collect the process fluid exiting the diffuser, such that the supersonic compressor is configured to provide a compression ratio of at least about 8:1.

Abstract translation: 一种超音速压缩机，其包括被配置为接收和流过其中的过程流体的入口。 超音速压缩机还可以包括旋转轴和与其连接的离心式叶轮。 离心式叶轮可以被配置为向所接收的过程流体赋予能量，并且在至少部分径向方向上以大约一个或更大的退出绝对马赫数排出其处理流体。 超音速压缩机还可以包括围绕离心式叶轮周向设置的静态扩散器，并被配置为从其接收工艺流体并转换所赋予的能量。 超音速压缩机还可以包括流体耦合到并被构造成收集离开扩散器的工艺流体的收集器，使得超音速压缩机被配置成提供至少约8:1的压缩比。

公开(公告)号：WO2016160414A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/023545

申请日：2016-03-22

Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY

Inventor： SOROKES, James ,  KUZDZAL, Mark J.

IPC: F04D17/08 ,  F04D29/08

CPC classification number: F04D29/102 ,  F04D13/043 ,  F04D13/06 ,  F04D17/10 ,  F04D25/045 ,  F04D25/06 ,  F04D29/0413 ,  F04D29/0416 ,  F04D29/043 ,  F04D29/046 ,  F04D29/0513 ,  F04D29/0516 ,  F04D29/056 ,  F04D29/083 ,  F04D29/106 ,  F04D29/22 ,  F04D29/284 ,  F04D29/42

Abstract: A balance piston for a compressor is provided. The balance piston may include an annular body and a seal extending from an axial surface of the annular body. The annular body may be configured to be disposed about and coupled with a rotary shaft of the compressor. The seal may be configured to form a sealing engagement with at least one component of the compressor to prevent a flow of a process fluid from an impeller of the compressor to a seal cavity of the compressor.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于压缩机的平衡活塞。 平衡活塞可以包括环形体和从环形体的轴向表面延伸的密封件。 环形体可以被配置为围绕压缩机的旋转轴设置并与其连接。 密封件可以被配置成与压缩机的至少一个部件形成密封接合，以防止工艺流体从压缩机的叶轮流到压缩机的密封腔。

公开(公告)号：WO2016160494A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/023943

申请日：2016-03-24

Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY

Inventor： BADEAU, Kyle ,  TAYLOR, David Andrew ,  SOROKES, James ,  KUZDZAL, Mark J.

IPC: F04D29/40 ,  F04D17/08

CPC classification number: F04D29/4206 ,  F01D11/08 ,  F01D25/24 ,  F04D17/10 ,  F04D29/162 ,  F04D29/622 ,  F05B2210/402 ,  F05B2230/30 ,  F05B2230/90 ,  F05B2240/11 ,  F05B2260/20 ,  F05D2230/30 ,  F05D2230/90 ,  F05D2240/11

Abstract: A shroud for a compressor is provided. The shroud may include an inner annular member and an outer annular member. The inner annular member may include an abradable material disposed between a first end portion and a second end portion thereof. The inner annular member may further be contoured between the first end portion and the second end portion thereof. The inner annular member may be configured to be disposed proximal an impeller of the compressor such that the inner annular member and the impeller define a clearance therebetween. The outer annular member may extend axially from the second end portion of the inner annular member. The outer annular member may be configured to compliantly mount the shroud with a casing of the compressor.

Abstract translation: 提供用于压缩机的护罩。 护罩可以包括内环形构件和外环形构件。 内环形构件可以包括设置在第一端部和第二端部之间的可磨损材料。 内环形构件还可以在其第一端部和第二端部之间形成轮廓。 内环形构件可以被配置为邻近压缩​​机的叶轮设置，使得内环形构件和叶轮在其间形成间隙。 外环形构件可从内环形构件的第二端部轴向延伸。 外环形构件可以被构造成以与压缩机的壳体顺从地安装护罩。

公开(公告)号：WO2016160472A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/023893

申请日：2016-03-24

Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY

Inventor： PEER, David J. ,  EDMONDS, Ryan ,  SOROKES, James ,  KUZDZAL, Mark J.

IPC: F04D17/08 ,  F04D29/62 ,  F04D29/42

CPC classification number: F01D25/145 ,  F01D25/243 ,  F01D25/28

Abstract: A mounting assembly for assembling a bundle of a compressor is provided. The mounting assembly may include a plurality of biasing members and a mechanical fastener. The plurality of biasing members may be disposed in a recess formed in a first annular body of the bundle, and may be configured to apply a biasing force to a second annular body of the bundle. The mechanical fastener may extend through a mounting flange of the second annular body and the plurality of biasing members. The mechanical fastener may be configured to couple the first annular body with the second annular body such that the first annular body and the second annular body define an axial gap therebetween.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于组装压缩机组的安装组件。 安装组件可以包括多个偏置构件和机械紧固件。 多个偏置构件可以设置在形成在束的第一环形体中的凹部中，并且可以被配置为向束的第二环形体施加偏置力。 机械紧固件可以延伸穿过第二环形体的安装凸缘和多个偏置构件。 机械紧固件可以被配置为将第一环形体与第二环形体联接，使得第一环形体和第二环形体在它们之间限定轴向间隙。

公开(公告)号：WO2015073111A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：PCT/US2014/055998

申请日：2014-09-17

Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY ,  SOROKES, James ,  BELOUSOV, Igor M. ,  LEASURE, Chris M. ,  KIMES, Austin ,  JOHNSON, Tyler

Inventor： SOROKES, James ,  BELOUSOV, Igor M. ,  LEASURE, Chris M. ,  KIMES, Austin ,  JOHNSON, Tyler

IPC: F16J15/447 ,  F01D11/02

CPC classification number: F01D11/025 ,  F01D11/22 ,  F04D29/10 ,  F04D29/12 ,  F16J15/16 ,  F16J15/445 ,  F16J15/4472 ,  F16J15/54

Abstract: An adjustable seal and method for varying a radial distance between the adjustable seal and a rotor of a turbomachine are provided. The adjustable seal may include a first annular member defining a plurality of radial channels, and a second annular member defining a plurality of slots at least partially extending therethrough. The second annular member may be concentric with the first annular member and configured to rotate relative to the first annular member. The adjustable seal may also include a plurality of seal segments interposed between the first annular member and the second annular member. Each seal segment of the plurality of seal segments may be slidably disposed in a respective radial channel of the plurality of radial channels and may have an axial projection slidably disposed in a respective slot of the plurality of slots.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于改变可调节密封件和涡轮机的转子之间的径向距离的可调节密封件和方法。 可调节密封件可以包括限定多个径向通道的第一环形构件，以及限定至少部分延伸穿过其中的多个槽的第二环形构件。 第二环形构件可以与第一环形构件同心并且构造成相对于第一环形构件旋转。 可调节密封件还可以包括插入在第一环形构件和第二环形构件之间的多个密封段。 多个密封段的每个密封段可以可滑动地设置在多个径向通道的相应的径向通道中，并且可以具有可滑动地设置在多个槽的相应狭槽中的轴向突出部。

公开(公告)号：WO2016160480A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：PCT/US2016/023908

申请日：2016-03-24

Applicant: DRESSER-RAND COMPANY

Inventor： PEER, David J. ,  TAYLOR, David Andrew ,  MASSEY, Brian David ,  LUPKES, Kirk Ryan ,  WISLER, Scott D. ,  SOROKES, James ,  KUZDZAL, Mark J.

IPC: F04D17/08 ,  F04D29/42 ,  F04D29/10 ,  F04D29/30

CPC classification number: F04D29/5853 ,  F04D29/0516 ,  F04D29/284

Abstract: A compressor may include a casing defining a discharge cavity and a seal cavity. A rotary shaft may be disposed in the casing, and a shaft seal assembly may be disposed in the seal cavity and about the rotary shaft. An impeller may be coupled with and configured to be driven by the rotary shaft. A balance piston may be integral with the impeller and may define the discharge cavity and the seal cavity. A balance piston seal may be disposed about the balance piston such that the balance piston seal and the balance piston define a radial clearance therebetween. The radial clearance may be configured to provide fluid communication from the impeller to the discharge cavity. A heat shield may be disposed in the discharge cavity, and may be configured to prevent the conduction of heat from the discharge cavity to the seal cavity via the casing.

Abstract translation: 压缩机可以包括限定排出腔和密封腔的壳体。 旋转轴可以设置在壳体中，并且轴密封组件可以设置在密封腔中并且围绕旋转轴。 叶轮可以与旋转轴联接并构造成由旋转轴驱动。 平衡活塞可以与叶轮成一体，并且可以限定排出腔和密封腔。 平衡活塞密封件可以围绕平衡活塞设置，使得平衡活塞密封件和平衡活塞在其间限定径向间隙。 径向间隙可以被配置为提供从叶轮到排出腔的流体连通。 隔热罩可以设置在排放腔中，并且可以被配置为防止热量经由壳体从排出腔传导到密封腔。