Patents by Inventor Daniel Richard Waugh
Daniel Richard Waugh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9753467Abstract: A tangible non-transitory computer readable medium may include instructions to analyze a first signal indicative of a speed of a turbine system and transform the first signal into a second signal. The tangible non-transitory computer-readable medium may also include instructions to transmit the second signal to control a speed of the turbine system by actuating a field device. Actuating the field device may include controlling a fluid level in a torque converter mechanically coupled to the turbine system, and the speed may be below a minimum setpoint of the turbine system.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Paige Marie Sopcic, Jason Dean Fuller, Daniel Richard Waugh, Justin Aaron Allen
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System and method for customizing standard device-orientated services within a high scale deployment
Publication number: 20170187575Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a method is provided that monitors networking devices based on first set of key performance indicators (KPI), which are based on a first service agreement. The method also includes receiving a second configuration template defining a second set of KPIs for monitoring the network devices. The second set of KPIs is different from the first set of KPIs. While continuing to monitor first set of KPIs, the method further includes generating a second configuration file. While continuing to monitor the first set of KPIs, the method also includes re-configuring a monitoring circuit to monitor the second set of KPIs in accordance with the second configuration file. Subsequent to reconfiguring the monitoring circuit to monitor the second set of KPIs, the method includes monitoring the second set of KPIs in accordance with the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventor: Daniel Richard Waugh -
Patent number: 9632011Abstract: A method of testing a gas turbine is provided. The gas turbine includes a first compressor and an expansion turbine coupled by a drive shaft. The method includes operating the gas turbine and a second compressor at a first steady load and a first steady drive shaft speed. The second compressor is rigidly coupled to the drive shaft. The method also includes changing a load of the second compressor by a known amount, and measuring a time required for the gas turbine to stabilize at a second steady load and a second steady drive shaft speed in response to the changed load of the second compressor.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jason Dean Fuller, Louis Veltre, Daniel Richard Waugh, Justin Aaron Allen, Paige Marie Sopcic, Maxime Buquet, Christian-Anghel Solacolu
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Patent number: 9500136Abstract: A system includes a controller configured to receive one or more inputs associated with an operation of a turbine system, derive a set of ramp rates for the turbine system based at least in part on the one or more inputs, and to select a ramp rate from the set of ramp rates. The ramp rate includes a variable ramp rate. The controller is further configured to generate an output signal based on the selected ramp rate.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Paige Marie Sopcic, William Forrester Seely, Jason Dean Fuller, Daniel Richard Waugh
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Publication number: 20160195026Abstract: A system includes a controller configured to receive one or more inputs associated with an operation of a turbine system, derive a set of ramp rates for the turbine system based at least in part on the one or more inputs, and to select a ramp rate from the set of ramp rates. The ramp rate includes a variable ramp rate. The controller is further configured to generate an output signal based on the selected ramp rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Paige Marie Sopcic, William Forrester Seely, Jason Dean Fuller, Daniel Richard Waugh
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Patent number: 9316114Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include apparatuses and program products for recovering speed in a driveline assembly. An apparatus in one embodiment may include: a sensor measuring a shaft speed of a rotatable shaft within a driveline assembly, wherein the driveline assembly includes: a load coupled to the rotatable shaft, a primary power source coupled to the load through the rotatable shaft to deliver a first power output to the load, and a secondary power source coupled to the load through the rotatable shaft to deliver a second power output to the load, wherein the second power output is less than the first power output; and a controller in communication with the secondary power source and the sensor, wherein the controller increases the second power output in response to the shaft speed being less than a minimum speed threshold.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Paige Marie Sopcic, Justin Aaron Allen, Jason Dean Fuller, Daniel Richard Waugh
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Patent number: 9255580Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosure may include systems, methods and apparatus for operating and validating a compressor. According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, a method is provided for validating compressor operation. The method can include receiving compressor operating parameter data from a plurality of sensors; and adjusting a portion of a variable flow area downstream of a compressor discharge to achieve a desired compressor pressure ratio.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Daniel Richard Waugh, Karl Dean Minto, Scott William Szepek, Louis Veltre
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Publication number: 20150315928Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include apparatuses and program products for recovering speed in a driveline assembly. An apparatus in one embodiment may include: a sensor measuring a shaft speed of a rotatable shaft within a driveline assembly, wherein the driveline assembly includes: a load coupled to the rotatable shaft, a primary power source coupled to the load through the rotatable shaft to deliver a first power output to the load, and a secondary power source coupled to the load through the rotatable shaft to deliver a second power output to the load, wherein the second power output is less than the first power output; and a controller in communication with the secondary power source and the sensor, wherein the controller increases the second power output in response to the shaft speed being less than a minimum speed threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Paige Marie Sopcic, Justin Aaron Allen, Jason Dean Fuller, Daniel Richard Waugh
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Publication number: 20150268676Abstract: A tangible non-transitory computer readable medium may include instructions to analyze a first signal indicative of a speed of a turbine system and transform the first signal into a second signal. The tangible non-transitory computer-readable medium may also include instructions to transmit the second signal to control a speed of the turbine system by actuating a field device. Actuating the field device may include controlling a fluid level in a torque converter mechanically coupled to the turbine system, and the speed may be below a minimum setpoint of the turbine system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Paige Marie Sopcic, Jason Dean Fuller, Daniel Richard Waugh, Justin Aaron Allen
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Patent number: 9103228Abstract: The present application provides a variable stator vane control system. The variable stator vane control system may include a variable stator vane positioned by an actuator and a trimmer motor, a resolver to determine a position of the variable stator vane, and a controller in communication with the resolver, the actuator, and the trimmer motor to prevent over travel of the variable stator vane.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Daniel Richard Waugh, Brian Allen Rittenhouse
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Publication number: 20150177106Abstract: A method of testing a gas turbine is provided. The gas turbine includes a first compressor and an expansion turbine coupled by a drive shaft. The method includes operating the gas turbine and a second compressor at a first steady load and a first steady drive shaft speed. The second compressor is rigidly coupled to the drive shaft. The method also includes changing a load of the second compressor by a known amount, and measuring a time required for the gas turbine to stabilize at a second steady load and a second steady drive shaft speed in response to the changed load of the second compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Jason Dean Fuller, Louis Veltre, Daniel Richard Waugh, Justin Aaron Allen, Paige Marie Sopcic, Maxime Buquet, Christian-Anghel Solacolu
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Patent number: 8789408Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to systems and methods for holding target turbomachine compressor pressure ratio constant while varying the shaft speed. In order to characterize a load compressor and validate the compressor design, the speed of the load compressor can be changed while controlling the compressor operating line and holding the inlet guide vanes at a constant angle. Discharge control valves can be dynamically adjusted to maintain the pressure ratio equal to the operating line over a range of speeds.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jason Dean Fuller, Daniel Richard Waugh, Justin Aaron Allen, Brian Allen Rittenhouse
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Publication number: 20140130584Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to systems and methods for holding target turbomachine compressor pressure ratio constant while varying the shaft speed. In order to characterize a load compressor and validate the compressor design, the speed of the load compressor can be changed while controlling the compressor operating line and holding the inlet guide vanes at a constant angle. Discharge control valves can be dynamically adjusted to maintain the pressure ratio equal to the operating line over a range of speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Jason Dean Fuller, Daniel Richard Waugh, Justin Aaron Allen, Brian Allen Rittenhouse
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Publication number: 20140093349Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosure may include systems, methods and apparatus for operating and validating a compressor. According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, a method is provided for validating compressor operation. The method can include receiving compressor operating parameter data from a plurality of sensors; and adjusting a portion of a variable flow area downstream of a compressor discharge to achieve a desired compressor pressure ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Daniel Richard Waugh, Karl Dean Minto, Scott William Szepek, Louis Veltre
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Publication number: 20130287550Abstract: A compressor of a gas turbine system includes at least one inlet row having a plurality of inlet guide vanes. Also included is at least one stator row having a plurality of stator vanes. Further included is a first actuation mechanism operably connected to the at least one stator row, wherein the first actuation mechanism is configured to positionally manipulate the at least one stator row. Yet further included is a second actuation mechanism operably connected to the at least one stator row, wherein the second actuation mechanism is configured to positionally manipulate the at least one stator row.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Brian Allen Rittenhouse, Harry McFarland Jarrett, JR., Daniel Richard Waugh
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Publication number: 20130039736Abstract: The present application provides a variable stator vane control system. The variable stator vane control system may include a variable stator vane positioned by an actuator and a trimmer motor, a resolver to determine a position of the variable stator vane, and a controller in communication with the resolver, the actuator, and the trimmer motor to prevent over travel of the variable stator vane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Daniel Richard Waugh, Brian Allen Rittenhouse
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Publication number: 20120225750Abstract: An apparatus configured to increase the operational range of a turbine is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes: a turbine coupled to a driveshaft; a drive-train coupled to the driveshaft; a first torque convertor coupled to the drive-train, the first torque convertor being configured to deliver an operational torque to the drive-train; a second torque convertor coupled to the first torque convertor, the second torque convertor being configured to deliver a torque to the first torque convertor; a first motor coupled to the second torque convertor, the first motor being configured to deliver a power input to the second torque convertor; and a control system operably connected to at least one of the first torque convertor and the second torque convertor, the control system configured to monitor and adjust a speed of the drive-train by controlling at least one of the operational torque provided by the first torque converter and the torque provided by the second torque converter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Justin Aaron Allen, Jason Dean Fuller, Karl Dean Minto, Brian Allen Rittenhouse, Daniel Richard Waugh
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Patent number: 6324402Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing fixed terminal access to a mobile telecommunications network in which subscriber's mobile stations in the mobile telecommunications network and the fixed terminals are addressable with subscriber information references of the mobile telecommunications network. The fixed terminals are connected to a local loop of a wireline network. An interface unit is provided between the mobile telecommunications network and the wireline network at a node of the mobile telecommunications network. Services of the mobile telecommunication network to and from a subscriber's fixed terminal are provided through the interface and the wireline network. The wireline network may be a public service telephone network.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1998Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Nortel Dasa Network System GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Daniel Richard Waugh, Wayne Nelson Shelley