CONTROL METHODOLOGIES FOR THROTTLE-LOSS RECOVERING TURBINE GENERATOR SYSTEMS FOR SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES
    1.
    发明申请
    CONTROL METHODOLOGIES FOR THROTTLE-LOSS RECOVERING TURBINE GENERATOR SYSTEMS FOR SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES 审中-公开
    用于火花点火发动机的扭矩恢复涡轮发电机系统的控制方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2011156059A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-15

    申请号:PCT/US2011/033419

    申请日:2011-04-21

    Abstract: Throttle loss recovery (TLR) systems for a spark-ignition engine are described having a turbine (either variable or non-variable) that expands incoming engine air and drives an electrical generator. A bypass passage and bypass valve can allow air to bypass the turbine under certain operating conditions. Control algorithms are employed for controlling the generator load and the valving of the TLR system, such that the generator serves an electrical load only when it is efficient to do so, in particular, only when the generator speed is above a predetermined minimum speed threshold. The control methods also aim to prevent any overspeed excursions of the turbine/generator assembly. In some embodiments there is also a series throttle valve arranged upstream or downstream of the turbine. The control methods include various algorithms for controlling the bypass valve, the VNT (when present), and the throttle valve (when present) under various engine operating conditions and scenarios.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于火花点火发动机的节气门损耗恢复(TLR)系统,其具有扩展进入的发动机空气并驱动发电机的涡轮机(可变的或不可变的)。 旁通通道和旁通阀可以允许空气在某些操作条件下绕过涡轮机。 控制算法用于控制发电机负载和TLR系统的阀值,使得发电机仅在有效地进行电力负载时才起作用,特别是仅在发电机转速高于预定最小速度阈值时才起作用。 控制方法还旨在防止涡轮机/发电机组件的任何超速偏移。 在一些实施例中,还存在布置在涡轮机的上游或下游的串联节流阀。 控制方法包括用于控制旁通阀,VNT(当存在时)和节流阀(当存在时)在各种发动机运行条件和情况下的各种算法。

    FLOW- CONTROL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A TURBINE - GENERATOR CARTRIDGE
    2.
    发明申请
    FLOW- CONTROL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A TURBINE - GENERATOR CARTRIDGE 审中-公开
    包括涡轮发电机组的流量控制组件

    公开(公告)号:WO2012151383A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-08

    申请号:PCT/US2012/036294

    申请日:2012-05-03

    Abstract: A flow-control assembly may include a fluid conduit and a flow-control valve in the fluid conduit. The flow-control assembly may further include a fluid expansion conduit with an inlet defined at least in part by the fluid conduit and configured to selectively receive flow of a fluid from the fluid conduit. The fluid expansion conduit may further include an outlet in fluid communication with the fluid conduit downstream of the flow- control valve. A rotating fluid expander in the fluid expansion conduit may be configured to expand the fluid and thereby rotate and in some embodiments generate electricity. In a first position flow is substantially blocked. In a second position flow is allowed through the fluid expansion conduit. In a third position flow through the fluid conduit is allowed without necessarily passing through the fluid expansion conduit.

    Abstract translation: 流量控制组件可以包括流体导管和流体导管中的流量控制阀。 流量控制组件还可以包括流体膨胀管道,其具有至少部分地由流体导管限定的入口,并且构造成选择性地接收来自流体导管的流体流。 流体膨胀管道还可以包括与流量控制阀下游的流体导管流体连通的出口。 流体膨胀管道中的旋转流体膨胀器可以被配置为膨胀流体并由此旋转,并且在一些实施例中可以发电。 在第一位置,基本上阻止了流动。 在第二位置允许流动通过流体膨胀管道。 在第三位置允许通过流体导管的流动而不必通过流体膨胀管道。

    BUTTERFLY BYPASS VALVE, AND THROTTLE LOSS RECOVERY SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME
    3.
    发明申请
    BUTTERFLY BYPASS VALVE, AND THROTTLE LOSS RECOVERY SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME 审中-公开
    BUTTERFLY旁路阀和与其相同的节流损失恢复系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2013163128A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-31

    申请号:PCT/US2013/037711

    申请日:2013-04-23

    Abstract: A butterfly bypass valve includes a housing defining a bypass flow passage with a pivotable throttle plate therein. An outer edge of the throttle plate in a closed position is in sealing engagement with a sealing portion of the housing such that the throttle plate restricts fluid flow through the bypass flow passage. The throttle plate is pivotable to an open position to allow fluid flow through the bypass flow passage. A port in the housing allows a portion of fluid passing through the bypass flow passage to be removed when the throttle plate is pivoted to the open position. A predetermined amount of pivoting of the throttle plate toward the open position can occur so as to allow flow through the port, while maintaining the edge of the throttle plate in substantially sealing engagement with the sealing portion so as to substantially prevent flow through the bypass passage.

    Abstract translation: 蝶形旁通阀包括限定具有可枢转节流板的旁通流动通道的壳体。 在关闭位置的节流板的外边缘与壳体的密封部分密封接合,使得节流板限制流过旁路流动通道的流体流动。 节流板可枢转到打开位置,以允许流体流过旁路流动通道。 当节流板枢转到打开位置时,壳体中的端口允许通过旁路流路的一部分流体被移除。 可以发生预定量的节流板朝向打开位置的枢转,以便允许流过端口,同时保持节流板的边缘与密封部分基本上密封接合,从而基本上防止流过旁路通道 。

    THROTTLE-LOSS RECOVERING TURBINE GENERATOR SYSTEMS FOR SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES
    5.
    发明申请
    THROTTLE-LOSS RECOVERING TURBINE GENERATOR SYSTEMS FOR SPARK-IGNITION ENGINES 审中-公开
    用于火花点火发动机的节流回收涡轮发电机系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2011156057A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-15

    申请号:PCT/US2011/033413

    申请日:2011-04-21

    Abstract: Throttle loss recovery (TLR) systems for a spark-ignition engine are described having a turbine (either variable or non-variable) that expands incoming engine air and drives an electrical generator. A bypass passage and bypass valve allow air to bypass the turbine under certain operating conditions. In some embodiments there is also a series throttle valve arranged upstream or downstream of the turbine. Control algorithms are employed for controlling the generator load and the valving of the TLR system, such that the generator serves an electrical load only when it is efficient to do so, in particular, only when the generator speed is above a predetermined minimum speed threshold. The control methods also aim to prevent any overspeed excursions of the turbine/generator assembly. The control methods include various algorithms for controlling the bypass valve, the VNT (when present), and the throttle valve (when present) under various engine operating conditions and scenarios.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于火花点火发动机的节气门损耗恢复(TLR)系统,其具有扩展进入的发动机空气并驱动发电机的涡轮机(可变的或不可变的)。 旁路通道和旁通阀允许空气在某些操作条件下绕过涡轮机。 在一些实施例中,还存在布置在涡轮机的上游或下游的串联节流阀。 控制算法用于控制发电机负载和TLR系统的阀值,使得发电机仅在有效地进行电力负载时才起作用,特别是仅在发电机转速高于预定最小速度阈值时才起作用。 控制方法还旨在防止涡轮机/发电机组件的任何超速偏移。 控制方法包括用于控制旁通阀,VNT(当存在时)和节流阀(当存在时)在各种发动机运行条件和情况下的各种算法。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THROTTLE-LOSS RECOVERY AND ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION IN A SPARK-IGNITION ENGINE
    6.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THROTTLE-LOSS RECOVERY AND ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION IN A SPARK-IGNITION ENGINE 审中-公开
    火花点火发动机中的损耗恢复和电力发电的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2011156056A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-15

    申请号:PCT/US2011/033404

    申请日:2011-04-21

    Abstract: Throttle loss recovery (TLR) systems for a spark-ignition engine are described having a turbine (either variable or non-variable) that expands incoming engine air and drives an electrical generator. A bypass passage and bypass valve can allow air to bypass the turbine under certain operating conditions. Control algorithms are employed for controlling the generator load and the valving of the TLR system, such that the generator serves an electrical load only when it is efficient to do so, in particular, only when the generator speed is above a predetermined minimum speed threshold. The control methods also aim to prevent any overspeed excursions of the turbine/generator assembly. In some embodiments there is also a series throttle valve arranged upstream or downstream of the turbine. The control methods include various algorithms for controlling the bypass valve, the VNT (when present), and the throttle valve (when present) under various engine operating conditions and scenarios.

    Abstract translation: 描述了用于火花点火发动机的节气门损耗恢复(TLR)系统,其具有扩展进入的发动机空气并驱动发电机的涡轮机(可变的或不可变的)。 旁通通道和旁通阀可以允许空气在某些操作条件下绕过涡轮机。 控制算法用于控制发电机负载和TLR系统的阀值,使得发电机仅在有效地进行电力负载时才起作用,特别是仅在发电机转速高于预定最小速度阈值时才起作用。 控制方法还旨在防止涡轮机/发电机组件的任何超速偏移。 在一些实施例中,还存在布置在涡轮机的上游或下游的串联节流阀。 控制方法包括用于控制旁通阀,VNT(当存在时)和节流阀(当存在时)在各种发动机运行条件和情况下的各种算法。

    TURBOMACHINERY DEVICE FOR BOTH COMPRESSION AND EXPANSION
    7.
    发明申请
    TURBOMACHINERY DEVICE FOR BOTH COMPRESSION AND EXPANSION 审中-公开
    用于两个压缩和膨胀的涡轮机装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2011126663A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-13

    申请号:PCT/US2011/028015

    申请日:2011-03-11

    Abstract: A turbomachinery device operable in either a compressor mode or a turbine mode. The device includes an impeller that rotates in the same direction in both modes, and the general flow direction remains the same in both modes. An inlet flow-guiding device may be included to direct fluid into the impeller. The impeller is coupled to a motor/generator, which operates as a motor to add power to the impeller in the compressor mode, and as a generator in the turbine mode to extract mechanical power from the impeller and convert it into electrical power. An outlet flow-guiding device may also be included. The inlet and outlet flow-guiding devices can be inlet and outlet guide vanes that are variable in setting angle or are extendable and retractable into and out of the flow path, or can be other types of flow-guiding devices.

    Abstract translation: 涡轮机械装置,其可在压缩机模式或涡轮模式下操作。 该装置包括在两种模式下沿相同方向旋转的叶轮,并且两种模式中的一般流动方向保持相同。 可以包括入口流动引导装置以将流体引导到叶轮中。 叶轮耦合到电动机/发电机,其作为电动机工作,以在压缩机模式下向叶轮增加动力,并且作为涡轮机模式中的发电机从叶轮中提取机械动力并将其转换成电力。 还可以包括出口导流装置。 入口和出口导流装置可以是入口和出口导叶,其可设定角度可变,或者可伸缩地流入和流出流路,或者可以是其它类型的导流装置。

    TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT FOR THROTTLE LOSS RECOVERY SYSTEMS
    8.
    发明公开
    TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT FOR THROTTLE LOSS RECOVERY SYSTEMS 审中-公开
    温度测量仪

    公开(公告)号:EP3064749A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-07

    申请号:EP16156403.4

    申请日:2016-02-18

    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing temperatures associated with a throttle loss recovery system. One exemplary system includes a flow control assembly (102) for recovering energy from a fluid bypassing a flow control valve (106) based on an orientation of the flow control valve (106), a conduit providing fluid communication with the flow control assembly (102) for the portion of the fluid flow (112) bypassing the flow control valve (106), and an electronics assembly (136) including an electronics module (130) coupled to the flow control assembly (102). At least a portion of the electronics assembly (136) is in fluid communication with the portion of the fluid flow (112) bypassing the flow control valve (106), thereby allowing for heat transfer between the electronics assembly (136) and the fluid bypassing the flow control valve (106).

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于管理与节流损失恢复系统相关联的温度的系统和方法。 一个示例性系统包括流量控制组件(102),用于基于流量控制阀(106)的方向从旁路流量控制阀(106)的流体回收能量,提供与流量控制组件(102)的流体连通的导管 绕过流量控制阀(106)的流体流(112)的部分的电子组件(136),以及包括耦合到流量控制组件(102)的电子模块(130)的电子组件(136)。 电子组件(136)的至少一部分与绕流流量控制阀(106)的流体流(112)的部分流体连通,从而允许电子组件(136)和流体旁路(136)之间的热传递 流量控制阀(106)。

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