Abstract: The present invention includes an inflow quantity regulating means 5 for regulating the inflow quantity of a fuel gas to a compressor 1; a recycle valve 7 for returning the fuel gas discharged from the compressor 1 to the inlet side of the compressor 1; and a control means which sets a control operating value for operating the compressor 1 at a predetermined operation point, and controls the inflow quantity regulating means 5 and the recycle valve 7 based on the control operating value. The control means has a first control signal generating means 27 which generates a signal increasing with an increase in the operating value as a control signal for the inflow quantity regulating means 5 when the control operating value is a predetermined value or larger and a second control signal generating means 29 which generates a signal decreasing with an increase in the operating value as a control signal for the recycle valve 7 when the control operating value is smaller than the predetermined value.

Abstract: An instability mitigation system is disclosed, comprising a stator stage located axially proximate to a rotor, the stator stage having a row of a plurality of stator vanes arranged around a centerline axis, and a mitigation system comprising at least one plasma actuator mounted on the stator vane that facilitates the improvement of the stability of the rotor, and a control system for controlling the operation of the mitigation system. An instability mitigation system further comprising a detection system for detecting an onset of an instability in a rotor and a control system for controlling the detection system and the mitigation system are disclosed.

Abstract: New hydroelectric turbine devices, systems, and methods, based on recirculation of fluid through at least one turbine, offer the potential for less costly and greater energy output in many applications.

Abstract: A vane system for a centrifugal compressor (10), comprising two rows (15, 20) of vanes (15?, 20?) installed in series inside a suction duct (14), the first row (15) of fixed vanes (15?) being suitable for homogenizing the gas flow that passes through them and sending it to the second row (20) of adjustable vanes (20?) equipped with a guiding mechanism comprising a mechanical system (30) suitable for varying the orientation of the vanes (20?).

Abstract: In an exhaust gas turbocharger for a reciprocating internal combustion engine comprising an exhaust gas turbine in the exhaust line and a compressor in the inlet line of the engine, the exhaust gas turbine has two exhaust gas flow passages, by way of which exhaust gas is fed to the turbine rotor, the ratio of the turbine rotor diameter to the compressor wheel diameter being set by a function, which is dependent on the displacement volume of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A modular header body is described for distributing fluid to an individually pumped fluid circuit. The modular header body has a valve to selectively isolate the header body's suction chamber from its volute, which permits a pump motor to be disconnected from the header body while the valve is closed. Each modular header body is constructed so that adjacent header bodies can be connected to each other to form a common suction chamber. Each header body's isolation valve operates independently so that the volute of one header body can be isolated from the common suction chamber without affecting fluid supply to the other header bodies.

Abstract: A low-head impulse jet waterwheel for power generation at irrigation canal drop structures and navigation dam spillways achieves renewable electric power generation that has been lost until now due to lack of suitable equipment to convert such energy at competitive cost. Conventional practice has limited use of impulse turbines to heads of more than 50 meters or about 150 feet. However, there is now no need for such a limitation. Kinetic energy of a low-pressure jet is employed in a way that enables numerous locations to generate electricity conveniently near points of use, from a renewable source at minimum cost. The equipment can be pre-assembled for minimum installation cost at sites with no existing impoundment and can be automatically raised clear of flood levels with built-in lifting equipment. Existing multi-span bridges offer convenient access for installation and maintenance. Raising the equipment also provides clear passage for fish migration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radial compressor for a turbocharger (5), in particular for an internal combustion engine, with a compressor wheel (4) for conveying and compressing a gas, which has an axial intake end (7) and a radial exhaust end (8), with a compressor wheel space (3), in which the compressor wheel (4) is arranged and which extends from the intake end (7) to the exhaust end (8), with an inlet port (10) leading to the intake end (7) of the compressor wheel (4), with at least one recirculation path (12) which opens at one end into the inlet port (10) and at the other end into the compressor wheel space (3). To increase the efficiency of the compressor (1) and/or the charger (5) equipped with the compressor, a control device (15) is provided for varying the flow-through cross section, namely at least opening and closing the flow-through cross section, of the at least one recirculation path (12).

Abstract: A system and method are provided for effectively removing ice that may have formed on gas turbine engine compressor inlet guide vanes and/or preventing, or at least inhibiting, reformation of ice on gas turbine engine compressor inlet guide vanes after the ice has been removed. A determination is made as to whether actual inlet guide vane position differs from the commanded inlet guide vane position by a predetermined amount. If so, then the inlet guide vanes are repeatedly commanded to move in at least two predetermined directions to remove ice that may have formed on the inlet guide vanes.

Abstract: An exhaust gas turbocharger for an internal combustion engine has a flow control gate that is timely pivotal and located within the exhaust gas inlet downstream of the flow splitter. Control is provided to timely pivot the flow control gate toward the turbine rotor and thus provides an initial high velocity spin to the rotor when turbo charged boost pressure is demanded from an adjustable direction flow control valve. The control valve uses boost pressure from the compressor to timely actuate a piston and lever connected to the pivotal flow control gate, or a signal from an engine control module (ECM) can be directed to a hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical actuator having a reciprocal control rod connected to the flow control gate.

Abstract: Cooling systems for an aircraft are provided. In an embodiment, a system includes an engine nacelle, an engine, a bypass duct, and a heat exchanger. The engine nacelle includes an airflow inlet. The engine is housed in the engine nacelle in flow communication with the airflow inlet. The bypass duct extends between the engine nacelle and the engine is in flow communication with the airflow inlet. The bypass duct includes an outer wall and an opening formed therein. The heat exchanger is integrated with the engine and is disposed over the opening of the bypass duct outer wall between the bypass duct outer wall and the engine nacelle.

Abstract: A fluid pump (10) includes a pumping chamber (14), an inlet (16) and an outlet (18) fluidly connected with the pumping chamber, and a passage (24) fluidly connected between the inlet and the outlet. Fluid flowing through the passage bypasses the pumping chamber. In one example, the fluid pump (10) pumps coolant within a vehicle cooling system between a heater core (23b) and a vehicle engine (23a).

Abstract: A gas turbine engine system includes a nacelle, a fan casing within the nacelle, a variable area fan nozzle, a sensor and a controller. The sensor detects an airfoil flutter condition. The controller communicates with the sensor and is operable to move the variable area fan nozzle to influence a discharge airflow area in response to the detection of the airfoil flutter condition.

Abstract: An air intake with at least one inlet port area and one outlet port area, in which there is arranged at least one structure which may be flowed through and around, comprises an opening and modifies the clear cross-section only slightly, in particular serving as a fresh air/recirculated air housing for a motor vehicle heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning system.

Abstract: A variable-pitch stator vane stage in which the vanes are moved by a rotary actuator ring driven by an electric motor. The outer actuator ring is connected by cranks to the vanes and is constrained to move in rotation only, centered on the axis of the turbomachine; the drive system includes two coaxial portions, an inner portion secured to the casing and an outer portion including the actuator ring, with an electrical drive unit being arranged between the two portions.

Abstract: Variable nozzle (10) for a gas turbine fixed to a shaft (11) equipped with a pressurized upper surface (12) and a depressurized lower surface (14) opposite to the upper surface (12), the variable nozzle comprises a series of substantially “C”-shaped sections, each having a first rounded end (20) and a second rounded end (21), each section of the series of sections also having the concavity facing upwards with respect to a base (90) and arranged one after another continuously, in the direction of an axis of the shaft (11) along a curved line (60), the at least second degree curved line (60) lies on a surface (70) having an axis orthogonal to the axis of the shaft (11) and also tilted with respect to the base (90) by an angle (80).

Abstract: An impeller, set in rotation by a motor, provided with blades and enclosed in a casing which defines a circumferential annular conduit in which the blades turn. The annular conduit exhibits two openings, respectively an induction mouth for aspirating fluid from outside the machine, and a delivery mouth from which the fluid exits from the machine. The machine also comprises a further opening which is neither the induction mouth nor the delivery mouth, afforded on the casing and defining a passage which places an inside of the casing in communication with an outside environment.

Abstract: A gas compressor based on the use of a driven rotor having a compression ramp traveling at a local supersonic inlet velocity (based on the combination of inlet gas velocity and tangential speed of the ramp) which compresses inlet gas against a stationary sidewall. In using this method to compress inlet gas, the supersonic compressor efficiently achieves high compression ratios while utilizing a compact, stabilized gasdynamic flow path. Operated at supersonic speeds, the inlet stabilizes an oblique/normal shock system in the gasdyanamic flow path formed between the rim of the rotor, the strakes, and a stationary external housing. Part load efficiency is enhanced by the use of a pre-swirl compressor, and using a bypass stream to bleed a portion of the intermediate pressure gas after passing through the pre-swirl compressor back to the inlet of the pre-swirl compressor. Inlet guide vanes to the compression ramp enhance overall efficiency.

Abstract: A vent fan is for directing a fluid along a vent pipe. The vent fan has a housing defining an inlet, an outlet and an internal space for a fluid flow path. A separating wall divides the internal space into an inlet and outlet chamber. The vent fan also includes first and second baffles to block the fluid flow from traveling into the outlet and inlet chambers respectively. The separating wall may also include at least one fin for directing the fluid flow towards a first passageway.

Abstract: Turbines are attached to the out-flow discharge drain lines of public sewer systems to convert the kinetic energy of the flowing and often pressurized waste water to electrical energy, by using Hydro-Generators and conducting this new electrical power back to the power grid for the local community. It meets increasing consumer demand for more public services like water/sewer/electricity generating electrical power using the resources that are already at hand, and must dispose of on a daily basis. It will be able to meet the future demands of a growing population. It is harmless to the environment and will automatically increase the electrical supply as the demand continues to increase.

Abstract: Rotary apparatus for a gas turbine engine comprises a rotor assembly and first and second stator assemblies mounted coaxially with respect to each other. The first stator assembly is upstream of the second stator assembly, and the second stator assembly is upstream of the rotor assembly. The rotor assembly comprises an annular array of rotor blades, and each stator assembly comprises an annular array of stator vanes. Each vane has a leading edge and a trailing edge. The stator assemblies are circumferentially translatable relative to each other between a first condition and a second condition. In the first condition, at least a part of each vane of the second stator assembly extends beyond the trailing edge of the respective vane of the first stator assembly.

Abstract: A method and system for actively controlling thrust pressure in a steam turbine is disclosed. The method may comprise monitoring a thrust pressure affecting a thrust fitting in a steam turbine, and adjusting the thrust pressure to maintain a desired thrust pressure on the thrust fitting in the steam turbine.

Abstract: A starter air valve assembly includes a valve body, a flow control valve, a rate control servo mechanism, and a valve actuator. The valve body defines a flow passage having at least an inlet port and an outlet port. The valve is disposed at least partially within the flow passage and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The rate control servo mechanism is adapted to receive pressurized fluid and is configured, upon receipt of the pressurized fluid, to supply a controlled flow of the pressurized fluid. The valve actuator is coupled to the valve and is in fluid communication with the rate control servo to thereby receive the controlled flow of the pressurized fluid. The valve actuator is configured, upon receipt of the controlled flow of the pressurized fluid, to move the valve between the closed position and the open position at a substantially controlled rate.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes: an air flow control system installed in an air intake path for introducing air to a compressor. The air intake path is located outside and upstream with respect to the compressor. The engine also includes intake air flow control means for controlling an intake air flow by operating the air flow control system according to a load of the engine so as to maintain an air-to-fuel ratio in the combustor within a proper range suited to suppress a discharge of an atmospheric pollutant.

Abstract: A starter air valve assembly includes a valve body, a flow control valve, a rate control servo mechanism, and a valve actuator. The valve body defines a flow passage having at least an inlet port and an outlet port. The valve is disposed at least partially within the flow passage and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The rate control servo mechanism is adapted to receive pressurized fluid and is configured, upon receipt thereof, to supply a controlled flow of the pressurized fluid. The valve actuator is coupled to the valve and is in fluid communication with the rate control servo to thereby receive the controlled flow of the pressurized fluid. The valve actuator is configured, upon receipt of the controlled flow of the pressurized fluid, to move the valve between the closed position and the open position at a substantially controlled rate.

Abstract: A centrifugal pump comprising a pump body (1) housing an impeller (3) keyed onto a motor shaft (4) and provided with a suction mouth (7) and a discharge mouth (8) capable of being made to communicate with, respectively, a suction pipe (9) and a discharge pipe (10). Between the suction mouth (7) and the suction pipe (9) there is provided a chamber (22) that communicates with a tank (11) situated at a level higher than the level of the pump, said tank being interposed between the discharge mouth (8) and the discharge pipe (10) and in communication with both of them and communicating also with the chamber (22) through a recirculation duct (28) having a section smaller than the section of the suction pipe (9).

Abstract: The present invention is a system (20) for controlling various fluid flows, e.g., secondary fluid flows including cavitating fluid flows, typically developed along the shroud line and usually in or around a leading edge (21) within a flow channel (22) of a compressor or pump impeller (23) and inducer/impeller (24). System (20) includes a plurality of devices for controlling various flow conditions. In one embodiment, system (20) includes a diffuser device (27) for stabilizing cavitating flows, a bypass device (28) for re-injecting flow upstream, and a flow control device (30) for selectively directing secondary fluid flow to either the diffuser device or the bypass device. In addition, at very high flow rates, bypass device (28) may also serve as a high-flow, forward-bypass device. Devices (27) and (28) form a pathway for secondary fluid flows, including cavitating flows, around a first portion (31) of a housing (32).

Abstract: An exhaust gas turbocharger comprising: a twin scroll turbine housing; a turbine wheel positioned in the twin scroll housing; an exhaust gas inlet, operatively connected to port exhaust gas through each side of the twin scroll turbine housing and onto the turbine wheel; a bypass, operatively connected to the exhaust gas inlet to port exhaust gas around the twin scroll turbine housing to bypass the turbine wheel; and a valve, operatively positioned to control exhaust gas flow to each side of the twin scroll turbine housing and the bypass.

Abstract: The vertical axis wind turbine has two counter-rotating rotors mounted on first and second spaced apart vertical axes. Each rotor has a plurality of rotor blades extending generally inwardly from an outer circumference, the vertical axes being mounted on a support structure which is in turn rotatable on a third vertical axis on a platform. The third axis is spaced from a point midway between the first and second axes in a direction at 90 degrees to and forward from a line between the first and second axes. The vertical axis wind turbine further has a guide vane mounted on the support structure, having a vertex forward of the third vertical axis in the direction at 90 degrees from a line between the first and second axes. The guide vane has left and right symmetrical vane portions extending towards the rotors so as to direct airflow from wind primarily towards portions of the rotors outboard of the first and second axes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a steam line closing valve for closing a steam line, especially in a steam turbine plant between a first partial turbine and at least one second partial turbine that is operated at a lower pressure than the first partial turbine. According to the invention, the steam line closing valve is subdivided into a plurality of elements that cooperate to cover the cross-section of the steam line, thereby reducing the moment of inertia Iy of the elements.

Abstract: Rotary apparatus (17) for a gas turbine engine (10) comprises a rotor assembly (63) and first and second stator assemblies (55, 59) mounted coaxially with respect to each other. Each vane (58, 62) has a leading edge and a trailing edge. The stator assemblies (55, 59) are circumferentially translatable relative to each other between a first condition in which each of the vanes (62) of the second stator assembly (59) is substantially aerodynamically aligned with a respective one of the vanes (58) of the first stator assembly (55), and a second condition in which the vanes (58, 62) of the first and second stator assemblies (55, 59) are out of aerodynamic alignment with each other. In the first condition, at least a part of each vane (62) of the second stator assembly (59) extends beyond the trailing edge of the respective vane (58) of the first stator assembly (55).

Abstract: A speed governor for a pneumatic rotation motor having a pressure air inlet passage (15, 15?), an inlet valve (16; 56) including a flow controlling valve element (18; 58) located in the inlet passage (15, 15?), and a speed responsive activating device (24; 54) operatively connected to the inlet valve (16; 56), wherein the activating device (24, 54) comprises a pilot circuit with an activating surface (20; 70) on the valve element (18; 58), a restricted air supply opening (21, 72) communicating with the activating surface (20; 70), a bleed-off valve (24; 54) which communicates with the activating surface (20; 70) and which comprises an electromagnet actuator (27; 76), and a generator (30) driven by the motor and delivering to the actuator (27; 76) a voltage of a magnitude responsive to the actual motor speed to thereby make the bleed-off valve (24; 54) operate in response to the output voltage of the generator (30) and the actual motor speed.

Abstract: A system for preventing stall in a centrifugal compressor. The compressor includes an impeller rotatably mounted in a housing and a nozzle base plate fixed to the housing adjacent the impeller. The nozzle base plate cooperates with the housing to define a diffuser gap. The base plate includes a plurality of mechanism support blocks positioned on the backside of the nozzle base plate. A drive ring, mounted to the support blocks, is rotationally moveable with respect to the support blocks and the nozzle base plate between a first position and a second position. Connected to the drive ring is a diffuser ring that moves in response to movement of the drive ring. Diffuser ring moves between a retracted position that is not within the diffuser gap and an extended position extending into the diffuser gap to constrict the gap opening and reduce the flow of fluid through the diffuser gap.

Abstract: A valve for reducing fluid pressure in a fluid distribution network uses the energy released from the fluid to generate power. The valve includes a housing, a turbine disposed within the housing, a fluid reservoir, and a flow control device operable to generate a turbine inlet flow having a flow velocity from an inlet flow having a fluid pressure. The turbine receives the turbine inlet flow, which rotates the turbine to generate power. The fluid reservoir collects the flow of fluid discharged from the turbine and generates a valve discharge flow having a desired fluid pressure that is less than the fluid pressure of the inlet fluid. Thus, the energy from the inlet flow is used to generate power. Furthermore, the power generated by the turbine can be independent of the fluid pressure of the valve discharge flow. Consequently, the valve can provide a consistent reduction in fluid pressure and/or flow rate in a distribution network while the turbine generates power.

Abstract: A novel exhaust gas guide assembly with an improved high-temperature wear resistance, oxidation resistance, high-temperature strength or the like for a VGS turbocharger is provided. According to the invention, the exhaust gas guide assembly (A) for a VGS turbocharger including adjustable blades (1), a turbine frame (2) and an adjusting mechanism (3) is characterized in that a novel heat resisting member constitute the exhaust gas guide assembly (A) to remarkably enhance high-temperature durability or the like of the exhaust gas guide assembly (A).

Abstract: Water is first caused to flow through a first passage and rotate a first impeller. Rotation of the first impeller is linked to rotation of a second impeller, which is in fluid communication with a second, discrete passage. Vanes on the second impeller are constrained to move faster than vanes on the first impeller. Water is subsequently caused to flow through the second passage and to be more aggressively advanced by the second impeller.

Abstract: A system for preventing stall in a centrifugal compressor. The compressor includes an impeller rotatably mounted in a housing and a nozzle base plate fixed to the housing adjacent the impeller. The nozzle base plate cooperates with the housing to define a diffuser gap. The base plate includes a plurality of mechanism support blocks positioned on the backside of the nozzle base plate. A drive ring, mounted to the support blocks, is rotationally moveable with respect to the support blocks and the nozzle base plate between a first position and a second position. Connected to the drive ring is a diffuser ring that moves in response to movement of the drive ring. Diffuser ring moves between a retracted position that is not within the diffuser gap and an extended position extending into the diffuser gap to constrict the gap opening and reduce the flow of fluid through the diffuser gap.

Abstract: A pre-whirl generating apparatus (26) is provided that employs deformable air deflecting vanes (46) adjacent the inlet (18) of a radial air compressor (12-22), which vanes (46) can be mechanically deformed to generate positive, neutral, or negative pre-whirl flow to the compressor. A minimum number of parts are used to position one or more thin, deformable vanes (46) in the intake channel (34) leading to the compressor inlet (18). In their undeformed position, the vanes (46) do not deflect the incoming air, thereby causing little or no flow restriction. To achieve the desired positive or negative pre-whirl of flow to the compressor (12-22), the trailing edge (62) of the vanes (46) are deflected transverse to the direction of flow in the channel (34) in either the positive or negative direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compressor comprising a housing 1 defining an air inlet passage 2 and a volute duct. A rotary impeller 6 is located within the housing 1 between the inlet passage 2 and the volute duct. A sleeve 3 is mounted axially in the inlet passage 2 and divides the inlet passage into a radially outer portion 4 and a radially inner portion 5. A plurality of inlet guide vanes 8 are positioned in the radially outer portion 4 and impart a rotary component of movement pre-swirl) to air passing through the inlet passage 2. A fluid cut-off valve 9 is positioned in the radially inner portion 5 and for selectively preventing fluid flow therethrough and diverting all of the air through the radially outer portion 4 of the inlet passage 2 at low mass flow rates.

Abstract: A coaxial wind turbine apparatus which includes a pair of rearward-mounted, spring-loaded fins to orient the air inlet opening to face the direction of the oncoming wind and close a damper panel or shutter array at the air inlet opening during very high wind conditions. Thereby, the pair of rearward-mounted, spring-loaded fins stabilizes the apparatus during strong ambient wind conditions and minimizes damage to the rotating turbine wheel in the presence of a strong wind.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve arrangement (1), in particular for a power plant. A housing (2) contains a shut-off valve (3) for shutting off a fluid flow, a control valve (4) for controlling the fluid flow through a housing outlet (8) and a bypass valve (5) for controlling the fluid flow through a bypass (13). This bypass (13) branches off from the housing (2) between the shut-off valve (3) and the control valve (4).

Abstract: A geothermal turbine comprises a turbine casing, a turbine rotor shaft, a plurality of nozzle diaphragm outer rings fixed to the turbine casing, a plurality of nozzle diaphragm inner rings located radially inside the nozzle diaphragm outer rings, a plurality of nozzles placed between the nozzle diaphragm outer rings and the nozzle diaphragm inner rings, which form a steam passage, a plurality of rotor blades mounted on the turbine rotor shaft, which face the nozzles and form a blade cascade in a circumferential direction, a shroud arranged on tip of the rotor blade, an overhang attached to the nozzle diaphragm outer ring, which extends downstream of the nozzles and has an inner surface facing radially outside the shroud, and a plurality of sealing fins which protrude radially outward from the shroud and face the overhang.

Abstract: A gas turbine with a compressor area has a rotor shaft 2 to carry rotor blades 1 and a casing 4 to carry stator vanes 3, with the related rotor blades 1 and stator vanes 3 forming an axial clearance space 5 between one another, wherein, in the area of the axial clearance space 5, at least one wall of the rotor shaft 2 and/or of the casing 4 is provided with an arrangement of fins 6 which are in-lined against the axial direction.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to reduce the adverse effect of interference between stationary blades and moving blades on the performance of an axial-flow turbine and to provide a high-performance turbine stage.

Abstract: The reactor for a torque converter of the invention comprises a moulded body (32) able to be mounted around a reactor shaft (36) via a freewheel (34), being arranged coaxially between an impeller (12) and a turbine (24) along one and the same axis (X-X). The body (32) of the reactor is moulded in thermoplastic and is overmoulded around an outer ring (50) that the freewheel (34) comprises. Advantageously, the body (32) also comprises an axial thrust bearing (60) on the same side as the impeller and an axial thrust bearing (62) on the same side as the turbine, which thrust bearings are moulded with the body. The invention applies to torque converters intended for the automatic transmissions of motor vehicles.

Abstract: A vortex prevention apparatus is combined with a pump, and prevents an air entrained vortex or a submerged vortex from being produced when water in the pump pit is pumped up by a pump. A suction member is disposed in an open water channel and has a suction port. An auxiliary flow-path forming structure is disposed substantially concentrically around the suction member with a gap defined between the auxiliary flow-path forming structure and an outer circumferential surface of the suction member.

Abstract: The guide-vane system (5) serves to change the position of the guide vanes (6) of an axial-flow exhaust-gas turbine of a turbocharger. The guide vanes (6) are arranged axially symmetrically to the turbine axis (1) in a flow passage (14) carrying exhaust gas (15) and can be pivoted by a pivoting device in each case about a radially directed axis (8). A vane shank (18) led radially outward from the flow passage (14) through a casing wall is attached to each of the guide vanes (6). With its part directed outward, the vane shank (18) is mounted so as to be rotatable about the pivot axis (8). The pivoting device contains an adjusting ring (19), arranged outside the flow passage (14) and rotatable about the turbine axis (1), and also an adjusting lever (20) which transmits a torque from the adjusting ring (19) to the vane shank (18) of each guide vane (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve arrangement (1), in particular for a power plant. A housing (2) contains a shut-off valve (3) for shutting off a fluid flow, a control valve (4) for controlling the fluid flow through a housing outlet (8) and a bypass valve (5) for controlling the fluid flow through a bypass (13). This bypass (13) branches off from the housing (2) between the shut-off valve (3) and the control valve (4).

Abstract: A pumping system including a pump having an inlet and an outlet, an inlet conduit connected to the inlet of the pump for the inlet flow of fluid to the pump. A delivery conduit connected to the outlet of the pump for the outlet flow of fluid from the pump. A point of bleeding at least part of the outlet flow. A mechanism of increasing the velocity head of bleed fluid flow, and a mechanism to inject a flow responsive to the condition of bleed fluid flow into the inlet conduit whereby in operation the injected flow increases at least the velocity head of inlet flow of fluid to the pump.

Abstract: Compensating for the complex changing shape and location of a turbocompressor's surge limit line can be difficult and imprecise when using antisurge controllers that do not incorporate sufficient capability. Based upon various operating conditions, surge limit line changes can be attributed to a number of process variables. These effects are particularly relevant to multistage centrifgal and axial turbocompressors operating with variable rotational speed and equipped with adjustable inlet or diffuser guide vanes, or both. This invention relates to an innovative method of antisurge control in which the function of those process variables (comprising the turbocompressor operating condition parameters) is used to calculate distances to the surge reference line. The function is formed as a superposition of the functions of lesser numbers of variables.