Anisotropically aligned carbon nanotubes in a carbon nanotube metal matrix composite

    公开(公告)号:US10322447B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-18

    申请号:US14787801

    申请日:2014-05-06

    Inventor: Nicholas Pillon

    Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a carbon nanotube metal matrix composite. The method may include forming a molten mixture by combining carbon nanotubes with a molten solution. The carbon nanotubes combined with the molten solution may be dispersed therein. The method may also include transferring the molten mixture to a mold and applying a magnetic field to the molten mixture in the mold to substantially align at least a portion of the carbon nanotubes with one another. The method may further include solidifying the molten mixture in the mold to fabricate the carbon nanotube metal matrix composite, where at least a portion of the carbon nanotubes may be substantially aligned in the carbon nanotube metal matrix composite.

    INTERNALLY-COOLED COMPRESSOR DIAPHRAGM
    82.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180274550A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-09-27

    申请号:US15542082

    申请日:2016-01-27

    CPC classification number: F04D29/4206 F04D29/444 F04D29/5826

    Abstract: An internally-cooled diaphragm for an internally-cooled compressor is provided. The internally-cooled diaphragm may include an annular body configured to cool a process fluid flowing through a fluid pathway of the internally-cooled compressor. The annular body may define a return channel of the fluid pathway, and a cooling pathway in thermal communication with the fluid pathway. The return channel may be configured to at least partially diffuse and de-swirl the process fluid flowing therethrough, and the cooling pathway may be configured to receive a coolant to absorb heat from the process fluid flowing through the return channel.

    SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR ROTATING MACHINERY
    83.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180186442A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-05

    申请号:US15739792

    申请日:2016-07-06

    Inventor: William C. Maier

    CPC classification number: B63H21/305 F01D25/28 F02C7/20 F16M5/00

    Abstract: A support structure for rotating machinery is provided. The support structure may include a first main hollow support member and a second main hollow support member, each having a longitudinal axis and a square cross-section. The second main hollow support member may be coupled with the first main hollow support member such that the longitudinal axis of the second main hollow support member is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first main hollow support member. The support structure may also include a plurality of secondary support members, each coupled with the first main hollow support member, the second main hollow support member, or the first main hollow support member and the second main hollow support member, and configured to support the rotating machinery disposed on the support structure.

    Method and apparatus for supporting and aligning diaphragms in turbomachines

    公开(公告)号:US09828878B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-28

    申请号:US13905718

    申请日:2013-05-30

    CPC classification number: F01D25/246 F01D25/28

    Abstract: A clamping and support system for a turbine is disclosed. The clamping and support system may include a support bar coupled with a lower diaphragm portion of the turbine. The support bar may have a protuberance extending from a first end portion thereof that may at least partially extend into a slot formed in the lower diaphragm portion of the turbine. The clamping and support system may also include a clamping bar coupled with a second end portion of the support bar. The clamping bar may at least partially extend into a slot formed in an upper diaphragm portion of the turbine such that at least a portion of the lower diaphragm portion and at least a portion of the upper diaphragm portion are interposed between the clamping bar and the protuberance of the support bar, thereby coupling the lower diaphragm portion with the upper diaphragm portion.

    Pistonless Subsea Pump
    86.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170227166A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-10

    申请号:US15515256

    申请日:2015-10-12

    CPC classification number: F17D1/005 E21B43/34 F17C1/00 F17D1/14 F17D3/01

    Abstract: A method for boosting a multiphase fluid is provided. The method may include separating the multiphase fluid into a liquid phase and a gaseous phase in a separator, compressing the gaseous phase in a compressor, and discharging the compressed gaseous phase from the compressor to the discharge line. The method may also include draining the liquid phase from the separator to a liquid reservoir, passively actuating an inlet control valve to flow the liquid phase from the liquid reservoir to a liquid tank, and actively actuating an inlet actuation valve to flow a motive gas from the compressor to the liquid tank to thereby pressurize the liquid phase contained therein. The method may further include passively actuating an outlet control valve to discharge the pressurized liquid phase from the liquid tank to the discharge line, and combining the compressed gaseous phase with the pressurized liquid phase in the discharge line.

    METHODS FOR RETROFITTING A TURBOMACHINE

    公开(公告)号:US20170107848A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-20

    申请号:US15392340

    申请日:2016-12-28

    Abstract: Methods for retrofitting a turbomachine are provided. A first trip cup of the turbomachine may be replaced with a second trip cup. The first trip cup may include a throw-out arm connected to a first trip cup spring. The second trip cup may include a plunger disposed in a hole defined by the second trip cup and a plunger spring encircling the plunger in the hole. The first trip cup may be removed from the turbomachine and the second trip cup installed such that a location of the plunger in the turbomachine is the same as a location of the throw-out arm in the turbomachine when the first trip cup was installed on the turbomachine. The tension in the plunger spring may be adjusted such that, when a speed of the turbomachine exceeds a predetermined value, the plunger actuates a trip paddle located adjacent the second trip cup.

    Seal assembly for centrifugal compressors
    88.
    发明授权
    Seal assembly for centrifugal compressors 有权
    离心压缩机密封组件

    公开(公告)号:US09488187B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-08

    申请号:US14172490

    申请日:2014-02-04

    CPC classification number: F04D29/12 F04D29/124

    Abstract: A sealing system for process gas leakage from a turbomachine casing is provided. The sealing system may include a seal assembly housing coupled to or integral with the turbomachine casing. The seal assembly housing defines a bore configured to receive a rotary shaft and a sealing assembly. The sealing assembly includes a plurality of carbon rings mounted circumferentially about the rotary shaft. The plurality of carbon rings may include an inboard carbon ring configured to prevent flow of a separation gas inboard of the barrier seal, an outboard carbon ring configured to prevent flow of contaminates into the seal assembly housing, and an intermediate carbon ring interposed between the inboard carbon ring and outboard carbon ring. A pressure differential is maintained across the inboard carbon ring, such that the separation gas is prevented from flowing inboard across the inboard carbon ring by a residual portion of a seal gas.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从涡轮机壳体处理气体泄漏的密封系统。 密封系统可以包括联接到涡轮机壳体或与涡轮机壳体一体的密封组件壳体。 密封组件壳体限定了构造成容纳旋转轴和密封组件的孔。 密封组件包括围绕旋转轴周向安装的多个碳环。 多个碳环可以包括内部碳环,其被构造成防止隔离密封件内侧的分离气体的流动,外侧碳环被构造成防止污染物流入密封组件壳体中,以及插入在内侧之间的中间碳环 碳环和外侧碳环。 在内侧碳环上保持压力差,从而防止分离气体通过密封气体的残留部分在内侧流入内侧碳环。

    SELF-CENTERING LABYRINTH SEAL
    89.
    发明申请
    SELF-CENTERING LABYRINTH SEAL 有权
    自制中心乳胶密封

    公开(公告)号:US20160169394A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US14908263

    申请日:2014-07-23

    CPC classification number: F16J15/445 F04D29/057 F04D29/162 F16J15/4476

    Abstract: An annular seal may include a seal body configured for disposing around a rotor, a plurality of grooves and a plurality of projections formed on an inner circumferential surface of the seal body, and a plurality of dams circumferentially disposed on a first surface of the seal body. The first surface may extend radially from the inner circumferential surface of the seal body. The plurality of dams may be configured to increase a pressure of a working fluid contacting the plurality of dams such that the increase in the pressure may center the annular seal about the rotor.

    Abstract translation: 环形密封件可以包括密封体,其被配置为围绕转子,多个凹槽和形成在密封体的内周表面上的多个突起设置,以及沿周向设置在密封体的第一表面上的多个坝 。 第一表面可以从密封体的内圆周表面径向延伸。 多个坝可以被配置为增加接触多个坝的工作流体的压力,使得压力的增加可使围绕转子的环形密封件居中。

    F-class gas turbine compressor exit guide vane repair
    90.
    发明授权
    F-class gas turbine compressor exit guide vane repair 有权
    F级燃气轮机压缩机出口导叶修复

    公开(公告)号:US09347327B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    申请号:US13898655

    申请日:2013-05-21

    CPC classification number: F01D9/00 F01D5/005 F05D2230/90 Y10T29/49318

    Abstract: A system and method for repairing a turbine. The method includes applying a coating on an outer surface of a tenon that extends from a stator vane. The tenon may be inserted at least partially into an opening defined by an inner shroud segment of the turbine. A bushing may be inserted at least partially into the opening in the inner shroud segment of the turbine such that the tenon becomes at least partially disposed within an opening defined by the bushing. A bolt may be inserted through the opening in the bushing and at least partially into an opening defined by the tenon. The bolt may be threadably engaged with the tenon.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于修理涡轮机的系统和方法。 该方法包括在从定子叶片延伸的榫头的外表面上涂覆涂层。 榫头可以至少部分地插入由涡轮机的内护罩段限定的开口中。 衬套可以至少部分地插入涡轮机的内护罩区段中的开口中,使得榫头至少部分地设置在由衬套限定的开口内。 螺栓可以穿过衬套中的开口并且至少部分地插入由榫头限定的开口中。 螺栓可以与榫头螺纹接合。

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