Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for joining adjacent sections of a compressor diaphragm. A splitline jumper is positioned within a recessed portion of a seal ring segment of the adjacent compressor diaphragms. The splitline jumper is sized and oriented so as to prevent axial movement of the compressor diaphragms relative to each other and also to prevent rotational movement of the seal ring relative to the diaphragm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for joining adjacent sections of a compressor diaphragm. A splitline jumper is positioned within a recessed portion of a seal ring segment of the adjacent compressor diaphragms. The splitline jumper is sized and oriented so as to prevent axial movement of the compressor diaphragms relative to each other and also to prevent rotational movement of the seal ring relative to the diaphragm.

Abstract: A gas turbine (10) has an annular exhaust gas casing (16) which is arranged at the outlet of the turbine at a distance from the supporting foundation (22) and includes an outer shell (20a). Sagging of the exhaust gas casing (16) is avoided by supporting devices (26, 27, 28), each with a predetermined supporting direction, being arranged between the foundation (22) and the outer shell (20a) of the exhaust gas casing (16) for absorbing deformations of the exhaust gas casing (16), which are fastened by one end on the outer shell (20a) of the exhaust gas casing (16) and supported by the other end on the foundation (22), and by each of the supporting devices (26, 27, 28) having a pre-loaded spring support (30) which acts in a supporting direction.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for making and sensing ice. Also, apparatus and methods for sensing the change of phase of a substance. In one embodiment, a fringe-effect capacitor is placed proximate to a substance, such as water, which is undergoing a phase change, such as the change of phase from the liquid state to the solid state. During this change, the dielectric constant of the substance changes, and thereby changes the electrical flux between conductors of the fringe-effect capacitor. Also, apparatus and methods as described above, and using a capacitor but not a fringe-effect capacitor.

Abstract: A system and a sensor usable for the automated activation of a defrosting mechanism; particularly the automated defrost of a vehicle window. Further, the sensor is adapted for the detection and measurement of changes in the dielectric constant of a dielectric disposed on a surface. Further still, the sensor is adapted for detecting changes in the phase changes of water, i.e. detecting if and when liquid water becomes frozen into frost, ice or snow. The sensor is coupled to a processor and various defrosting means for automatically defrosting vehicle windows in response to a remote signal, such as that provided by a keyless entry or remote starter.

Abstract: The present invention includes a system and method for providing assurance and evidence that a particular part has been installed and properly maintained. In particular, automotive sensing systems may be incorporated into two-part sensor assemblies that are disposable within a vehicle. The sensor assemblies are adapted to provide evidence of tampering via mechanical, electrical and temperature-based means. In a preferred embodiment, the sensor assembly is disposed about an automotive heat exchanger and a plurality of thermal sensors measure the temperature of the heat exchanger. Any alteration in the orientation or placement of the sensor assembly causes a variance between the temperatures measured by the thermal sensors, which in turn provides clear indication of tampering to the driver.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing assurance and evidence that the correct part has been installed. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to two housings that are attached to each other on opposite sides of a heat exchanger. When connected together, the apparatus completes the continuity in an electrical circuit path. In another embodiment, the present invention includes a method for attaching a sensor to a heat exchanger, such that the sensor cannot be removed from the heat exchanger without permanent deformation of a portion of the sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to two housings, one having a projection and the other having a receptacle, which are mated together from opposite sides of a exchanger cooling fin.