Abstract: A rotor (10) for a thermal machine, in particular a steam or gas turbine, includes a plurality of rotor disks (12, 13, 14) which are arranged one behind the other in the rotor axis (11) and are welded to one another, at least one first rotor disk (13), which is arranged in a section of the rotor (10) which is subject to particularly high thermal loads, including a nickel-base alloy which is able to withstand high temperatures and is welded to at least one second, adjacent rotor disk (12, 14), which includes a steel which is able to withstand high temperatures.

Abstract: A fan shaft structure includes an annular groove portion, an end head adjacent to the groove portion, and several teeth equally spaced around the surface of the shaft. The annular groove portion, end head and teeth constitute an insert part of the fan shaft, around which the plastic fan blade is molded by insert molding. The present invention enables the center part of the fan blade to enwrap the insert part of the shaft, and firmly engage with the shaft. It is, therefore, not only able to enhance the robustness of the combination but also successful in preserving the adhesion effect between the shaft and the fan blade.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine has a rotor stack carried by a central shaft. A number of retainer segments each have a first surface engaging the rotor stack and a second surface engaging the central shaft so as to transmit a precompression force from the central shaft to the rotor stack.

Abstract: A drainage pump has a pump part in which blades mounted on a rotary shaft are arranged in a pump casing and an underwater bearing unit which uses pumped water mixed with hard particles as a lubricant and has a sliding bearing for journaling the rotary shaft. A portion of the rotary shaft journaled by the sliding bearing is formed of a cemented carbide material and a shaft journaling surface of the sliding bearing is formed of a thermoplastic resin material to be embedded with hard particles.

Abstract: An axial flow fan motor having an impeller molded integrally with a shaft from a synthetic resin. The shaft is easily assembled with a bearing arrangement by being brought into tight contact with the inner ring of the bearing arrangement and is reliably fixed thereto in the elastic region of the shaft. A through hole is formed in the shaft along its central axis. After the shaft is fit into the inner ring of the bearing arrangement, a metal pin is pressed into the axial through hole. Because the pin is pressed in, the shaft is elastically expanded and brought into tight contact with the inner ring and fixed thereto in the elastic region of the shaft. Furthermore, the distal end portion of the shaft elastically outwardly expands and is pressed against the end surface of the inner ring, thereby preventing the bearing arrangement from coming off the shaft.

Abstract: A turbine comprises an oil deflector including at least one set of seal rings, and a shaft including an annular step. The step includes a circumferential surface in proximity to the seal rings of the oil deflector and a side surface extending radially from a center portion of the shaft and defining a groove positioned radially underneath the circumferential surface.

Abstract: A shaft (12) for a pump (10) or other rotating machine, made substantially out of only engineering plastic—such as the polymer PEEK or some other selected polymer—and including portions having respective surfaces (12a–d) serving as bearing surfaces, the shaft (12) thus integrating the functions of both a shaft structure and a bearing structure. In some applications, the shaft (12) includes both portions having respective surfaces serving as radial bearing surfaces (12a–b) and also portions having respective surfaces serving as thrust bearing surfaces (12c–d), all made from the same engineering plastic as the rest of the shaft (12) and formed as part of the shaft (12). The engineering plastic may include one or more additives such as PTFE or carbon fiber, especially in case of dry-run applications.

Abstract: A rotor shaft/hub unit for a wind energy plant with a rotor shaft provided with a rotor bearing seat which is connected to a rotor hub provided with a blade or blade bearing connection, the rotor hub and rotor shaft are manufactured in one piece from bonded fiber fabrics.

Abstract: A device for centering a component positioned inside and rotationally secured at its end to a turbine hollow shaft positioned in a gas turbine engine. The device includes a sheath enclosing and solidly joined to the component, and an elastic ring interposed between the sheath and the shaft. The ring includes a plurality of pairs of opposed shoes extending radially outwardly therefrom and configured to radially expand so as to extend against an inner portion of the shaft. The shoes include thin, elastic cylindrical walls having an external diameter configured slightly less than the internal diameter of the shaft prior to assembly onto the shaft, and arranged to expand to the inner wall of the shaft when assembled thereon.

Abstract: The coupling between discrete axially aligned first and second turbine shafts includes a flange on one end of one shaft and a rotor wheel on the other shaft. Holes in axial alignment with one another through the flange and rotor wheel receive fastening elements securing the rotor wheel and flange to one another, thereby securing the shaft sections to one another. The fastening elements engage segments on the side of the rotor wheel remote from the flange to facilitate clamping of the flange and rotor wheel to one another. The segments also include outer arcuate surfaces which form sealing surfaces with radially opposed labyrinth teeth of packing ring segments forming part of the turbine diaphragms.

Abstract: A stub shaft for a turbine engine is described in which respective masses are positioned along the stub shaft in a balanced rotation relationship for normal rotation. One mass is positioned at the periphery of a shaft end rim such that upon failure of the stub shaft this mass is detached. Such displacement or detachment of the mass causes imbalance which creates vibration which in turn causes surge within a compressor associated with the stub shaft as well as possibly interference engagement with stable structure elements in order to limit turbine and/or compressor over speed.

Abstract: A process for producing a rotor, the rotor formed thereby, as well as turbines in which such a rotor is installed. The rotor is formed by casting an ingot to have first and second regions formed of different alloys that intermix during casting to define a transition zone therebetween. The ingot is forged to yield a rotor forging that contains axially-aligned first and second alloy regions and a transition zone therebetween. The effects of the transition zone can be mitigated by modeling the transition zone and then off-center machining the forging so that the axis of rotation of the machined monolithic rotor is more centrally located with respect to the transition zone.

Abstract: A rotor assembly of an axial flow turbine engine has a bladed ring including a ring, and a plurality of turbine blades affixed to the ring and extending radially outwardly from the ring. There is a solid state weld joint between a central disk hub and the ring of the bladed ring. In one approach, the rotor assembly is prepared by bonding the plurality of turbine blades to the coarse-grain ring so that the turbine blades extend outwardly from the ring, providing the fine-grain central disk hub, and solid-state inertia welding the central disk hub and the ring of the bladed ring at a solid state weld joint.

Abstract: A monolithic rotor comprising first and second rotor regions axially aligned within the monolithic rotor and a transition zone therebetween. The first and second rotor regions are formed of different alloys and the transition zone having a composition that differs from and varies between the first and second rotor regions. The first rotor region is located within a high pressure region of the monolithic rotor and is formed from an alloy chosen from the group consisting of CrMoV low alloy steels, martensitic stainless steels containing about 11 to about 14 weight percent chromium, Fe—Ni alloys, and nickel-base alloys. The second rotor region is located within a low pressure region of the monolithic rotor and is formed from an alloy chosen from the group consisting of NiCrMoV low alloy steels and martensitic stainless steels containing about 11 to about 14 weight percent chromium.

Abstract: A method for connecting a wheel, such as a turbine wheel or compressor wheel, in a turbine wheel rotor. The method includes providing a shaft made of steel, and pouring a casting alloy around an end of the shaft, wherein the casting alloy includes an intermetallic compound of the system TiAl. The method is particularly well-suited making a connection of the turbine wheel and the shaft of an exhaust-gas turbocharger for motor vehicles using a casting process. In addition, a turbine wheel rotor, that includes a steel shaft, a cast wheel including a casting alloy fixedly connected to an end of the shaft. The casting alloy including an intermetallic compound of the system TiAl. A connection between the cast wheel and the shaft includes at least one of a friction fit, a positive fit, and an integral connection.

Abstract: A turbocharger rotor has a turbine wheel and shaft, a compressor wheel and adapter and a separate thrust runner clamped together by a fastener rod. The adapter is piloted on the shaft and the thrust runner is piloted on the adapter, which has annular ends engaging the shaft and adapter for torque transmission between the turbine and compressor wheels. An anti-rotation coupling relates the phase angles of the shaft with the adapter and the thrust runner during assembly. Opposed radial thrust faces on the thrust runner and adapter are disposed at opposite ends of a compressor bearing journal on the adapter to allow placement of mating bearings on a single element of a turbocharger housing. Advantages include simplification of manufacture and assembly of the rotor in a turbocharger housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving a stream of molten metal comprising a pumping member, a housing at least partially enclosing the pumping member, a power device seated on a support, and a shaft connecting the power device and the pumping member. At least one post is disposed between the support and the housing. The post includes an elongated rod comprising a metal alloy surrounded by an outer sheath. An inner member may surround the rod and provide a molten metal resistant barrier. The rod includes a first end connected to the support and a second end secured to the housing. A similar design for a shaft is also provided.

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 inclined against the axial direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a miniature gas turbine engine for power generation. The engine has a highly integrated unitary rotor shaft where turbine, compressor and shaft are made in one piece in one fabrication process. The turbine and compressor are positioned back to back on the shaft in an overhung configuration, allowing the front bearings to be located in the cold zone of the engine. Preferably, the Mold SDM fabrication technique is utilized to make the unitary rotor shaft in one monolithic part out of ceramics such as silicon nitride, eliminating the need for post process assembly while strengthening the integrity, reliability, and performance of the unitary rotor shaft. Integrated with a permanent magnet in the unitary rotor shaft, the miniature gas turbine engine can generate electric power of 1 kW or less. Additionally, the axial length of the miniature gas turbine engine is about 100 mm or less.

Abstract: A rotor of an expansion turbine for low-temperature applications that comprises a turbine rotor, wherein a cold gas is admitted and flows through the rotor centripetally. There is also a turbine shaft. There is also a stud screw that can be inserted in a threaded bore of the turbine shaft on the face side of the shaft that extends through the turbine rotor. There is also a rotor nut mounted on the protruding end of the stud screw. The turbine rotor is secured on the end of the turbine shaft in an overhung manner with the help of the rotor nut and the pre-tensioned stud screw. A rotor hub cap consisting of a heat-insulating material is mounted on the free end of the stud screw protruding into the cold gas flowing off, as well as on the rotor nut.

Abstract: A compressor wheel assembly comprises a compressor wheel (7) mounted to a rotating shaft (8), extending through a bore (21) provided along the rotational axis of wheel (7). The bore (21) has an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of the shaft (8) and a cylindrical sleeve (122) is located concentrically around the shaft (8) to thereby support the shaft (8) co-axially within the bore (21).

Abstract: In a fluidal machine with an impeller rotating to urge a fluid radially outwardly by a centrifugal force, a vane guiding the fluid discharged from the impeller, a vane member which includes a front end of the vane facing to the impeller so that the fluid discharged from the impeller strikes against the front end and which is prevented from contacting the atmosphere, and a casing surrounding the vane member and contacting the atmosphere, the vane member is discrete from the casing, a vibration propagation between the vane member and the casing is prevented or restrained, and a vibration of a pipe extending from the casing is absorbed.

Abstract: An impeller shaft assembly, coupler and molten metal pump are described, in which a coupling member is configured to be secured to a pump drive shaft and includes a socket part that is defined by a socket wall formed about and extending along an axis. The socket wall includes a plurality of coupling shaft engaging surfaces and a plurality of socket corner surfaces joining the shaft engaging surfaces. The socket corner surfaces are disposed radially outward from adjacent shaft engaging surfaces with respect to the axis.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a rotor shaft includes fabricating a first shaft portion that extends axially from a first end to a second end, fabricating a second shaft portion that extends axially from a first end to a second end, and coupling the second shaft portion to the first shaft portion with an explosive bonded joint such that the second shaft portion is aligned substantially concentrically with respect to the first shaft portion, and such that the bonded joint extends obliquely with respect to a centerline axis of symmetry of the rotor shaft.

Abstract: A hybrid rotor, a manufacturing method thereof and a gas turbine realize reduced manufacturing cost and reduced weight of parts. An impeller part 31 as a rotor main part comprises a bore portion 32, impellers 34 provided therearound and a shaft bore 33 provided centrally of the bore portion 32. An enlarged shaft bore portion 35 is coaxially provided in the shaft bore 33. The impeller part 31 is made of Ti or Ni alloy by precision casting. A ring member 10 made of a metal base composite material is inserted into the enlarged shaft bore portion 35 and is bonded together by friction bonding or diffusion bonding to thereby strengthen the rotor. The rotor main part is manufactured by precision casting without need of machining. The ring member 10 is separately manufactured from the impeller part 11. By strengthening the rotor, the bore portion 32 can be made thin. Thus, manufacturing cost is remarkably reduced and weight of the rotor is also reduced.

Abstract: An article, such as an impeller, is mounted for torque transmission by a shaft by positioning the article in contact with a threaded collar engaging tapered threads on the shaft and applying an axial force to the article to move and tighten the threaded collar on the tapered threads. The axial force is applied to the article by a clamping collar which contacts the article only in an area spaced from a central bore of the article in order to deflect a portion of the article defining the central bore radially inward toward the shaft. In one embodiment, two impellers are positioned back-to-back, with one impeller receiving an axial force spaced radially from a central bore of the impeller by an annular formation on the other impeller.

Abstract: In a centrifugal compressor the drive shaft of the compressor is driven by a step up gear mechanism including an input shaft driving a central drive gear, an output gear mounted on the compressor drive shaft, and three gear trains extending from the central drive gear and the output gear. Two impellers to provide two stages of compression are mounted back to back on the inner end of the compressor drive shaft. The input shaft of the gear train mechanism comprises a quill shaft surrounded by a hollow shaft fixed by friction to the inner end of the quill shaft. A rubbing seal is provided between the outer end of the hollow shaft and the compressor casing. The compressor drive shaft is supported on its outer end by the gear train mechanisms and at its middle and near its inner end by angular contact ball bearings. The portion of the compressor drive shaft between the ball bearing at the middle of the shaft and the outer end of the drive shaft is a flexible quill shaft.

Abstract: A molten material pump includes an impeller housed within a base member of the pump. A plurality of grooves are defined in a peripheral sidewall of the impeller for either drawing a molten material into the base member's chamber or pushing molten material out of the base member's chamber. The impeller is rotated by a rotatable shaft connected to an upper surface of the impeller. The rotatable shaft includes a non-circular shaped lower end dimensioned to be received within a cooperating opening in the impeller. The molten material pump further includes a connecting assembly for interconnecting components of the molten material pump. The connecting assembly includes a first mounting member attached to a first pump component that is dimensioned to be fitted within a cooperating recess of a second mounting member attached to a second pump component. In another embodiment of the invention, a stub shaft connects an upper shaft portion of the shaft to the impeller.

Abstract: A torque pin includes a generally cylindrical body defining an external sidewall and having a longitudinal extending bore formed therein. The body also has a radially extending slot provided in the sidewall that intersects the bore. A cam is pivotally coupled to the body and is accommodated by the slot. The cam is moveable between an unlocking condition where the cam is fully accommodated by the slot and a locking condition where the cam is partially accommodated by the slot and extends outwardly beyond the sidewall. A retaining mechanism is disposed in the bore. The retaining mechanism acts on the cam when the cam is in the unlocking condition and moves into the slot when the cam is in the locking condition thereby to inhibit the cam from returning to the unlocking condition.

Abstract: A tapered polygon coupling for an impeller and shaft. The shaft has a tapered bore having a polygonal cross-section. The impeller includes a corresponding tapered polygon plug configured to be placed in the bore of the shaft. A fastener is provided for securing the impeller to the shaft. The fastener passes through a passage in the plug of the impeller. The plug of the impeller is split so that when the fastener is inserted into the passage the plug expands to contact the bore and create an interference fit between the shaft and the impeller. Additionally, the impeller may include the tapered bore having a polygonal cross-section, and the shaft may include the tapered polygon plug configured to be placed in the bore of the impeller.

Abstract: Apparatus for simplification of engine core removal for maintenance of gas turbine engines. Ordinarily, to remove a high-pressure compressor in a twin-spool engine, many components of the engine must be removed, such as parts of a booster, in order to gain access to a mounting nut which is threaded onto a shaft supporting the high-pressure compressor. The removal is necessary because the nut must be extracted from the engine after disengagement from the shaft. Under the invention, this removal-of-components is largely eliminated, by providing a stowage location for the nut within the engine. The nut is removed, and then threaded onto a set of threads specifically provided for storage of the nut, and for nothing else.

Abstract: A friction pump (1), such as turbomolecular pump, includes a steel housing (2) in which a steel shaft (15) is supported by a bearing (16). A rotor (4) with a central bore (21) is mounted on the shaft. In order to reduce the risk of the joint area between the rotor and the shaft becoming loose, a ring groove (26, 31) which encompasses the joint area between the rotor is provided in an area adjacent at least one of the faces of the rotor. A reinforcing ring (34, 35, 38) of a high strength, low thermal expansion material encompasses one of a thrust member (28) and cylindrical rotor sections (32, 37) adjacent the shaft.

Abstract: An improved stationary roller shaft of a gear assembly for an air turbine starter is provided. The air turbine starter may be used to start a gas turbine engine, such as may be found in aircraft, ships and military vehicles. The stationary roller shaft is formed of a material having a hardness of at least 66 Rockwell C and having a low inclusion content rating, thereby providing improved wear and/or fatigue properties.

Abstract: A molten material pump includes an impeller housed within a base member of the pump. A plurality of grooves are defined in a peripheral sidewall of the impeller for either drawing a molten material into the base member's chamber or pushing molten material out of the base member's chamber. The impeller is rotated by a rotatable shaft connected to an upper surface of the impeller. The rotatable shaft includes a non-circular shaped lower end dimensioned to be received within a cooperating opening in the impeller. The molten material pump further includes a connecting assembly for interconnecting components of the molten material pump. The connecting assembly includes a first mounting member attached to a first pump component that is dimensioned to be fitted within a cooperating recess of a second mounting member attached to a second pump component. In another embodiment of the invention, a stub shaft connects an upper shaft portion of the shaft to the impeller.

Abstract: A molten material pump includes an impeller housed within a base member of the pump. A plurality of grooves are defined in a peripheral sidewall of the impeller for either drawing a molten material into the base member's chamber or pushing molten material out of the base member's chamber. The impeller is rotated by a rotatable shaft connected to an upper surface of the impeller. The rotatable shaft includes a noncircular shaped lower end dimensioned to be received within a cooperating opening in the impeller. The molten material pump further includes a connecting assembly for interconnecting components of the molten material pump. The connecting assembly includes a first mounting member attached to a first pump component that is dimensioned to be fitted within a cooperating recess of a second mounting member attached to a second pump component. In another embodiment of the invention, a stub shaft connects an upper shaft portion of the shaft to the impeller.

Abstract: An impeller shaft assembly, coupler and molten metal pump are described, in which a coupling member is configured to be secured to a pump drive shaft and includes a socket part that is defined by a socket wall formed about and extending along an axis. The socket wall includes a plurality of coupling shaft engaging surfaces and a plurality of socket corner surfaces joining the shaft engaging surfaces. The socket corner surfaces are disposed radially outward from adjacent shaft engaging surfaces with respect to the axis.

Abstract: A blower assembly for a split air conditioner comprises a casing having a bearing trough in one end, a pair of rubber sleeve troughs in the other opposite end, a plurality of central hollow posts each having a threaded hole; and a blower having a plurality of blower units each having a shaft in one end and a hole in the other opposite end, at least one bearing seat, a plurality of bearings, at least one motor, a plurality of rubber sleeves mounted on the motor and together rested on the rubber sleeve troughs, and a plurality of plates for threadedly securing the rubber sleeves. By utilizing these components, a variety of advantages are obtained such as an increase of draft, more stable operation, no abnormal expansion and contraction, and noise reduction.

Abstract: A tapered polygon coupling for an impeller and pinion. The pinion has a tapered bore having a polygonal cross-section. The impeller includes a corresponding tapered polygon plug configured to be placed in the bore of the pinion. A fastener is provided for securing the impeller to the pinion. The fastener passes through a passage in the plug of the impeller. The plug of the impeller is split so that when the fastener is inserted into the passage the plug expands to contact the bore and create an interference fit between the pinion and the impeller.

Abstract: A turbine engine component includes a substrate and a wear coating on the substrate. The wear coating includes wear-resistant particles in a matrix phase, the wear-resistant particles being formed of chrome carbide or a cobalt alloy. Methods for forming a turbine engine component are also disclosed.

Abstract: A steam turbine rotor is constructed from a first forging of a first alloy, and a second forging of a second alloy different than the first alloy. For example, one of the alloys is suitable for use in a high temperature environment and the other in a low temperature environment. The forging ends are contoured so as to provide central portions, which may be disc-shaped, and the contoured portions may be in the shape of truncated cones. A first weld, such as a root weld formed by inertia, friction, or electroslag welding, joins the central portions, and the contoured portions are joined by a second weld different than the first weld, such as a submerged arc weld. This allows the rotor forgings to be joined in relatively inexpensive horizontal facilities, and reduces the demands on the welding technology required to obtain a sound root weld.

Abstract: A steam turbine includes a turbine high pressure section, a turbine intermediate pressure section and a turbine low pressure section, in which at least two or more of these pressure sections are combined together, and a turbine rotor which is subjected to a gradient thermal treatment at different thermal treating temperatures at respective pressure sections is rotatably supported by bearings and accommodated in a turbine casing, and in a case where an axial distance from a setting position of a turbine movable blade of a final stage of the turbine low pressure section to a setting position of a partition plate disposed at a time when the gradient thermal treatment is performed to each of the pressure sections at different thermal treating temperature is defined as A, a blade length of the turbine movable blade is defined as B, and an axial distance from a prior stage of the final stage of the turbine low pressure section to the setting position of the partition plate is defined as C, the setting position of t

Abstract: A compact steam turbine power-generation plant has a compact steam turbine that operates at a high temperature in a range of 600 to 660° C. Ferrite based heat resisting steels provide for thermal efficiency. The main steam temperature and the reheated steam temperature can be set in a range of 600 to 660° C. by making the main parts exposed to the high temperature atmosphere, such as the rotor shaft, from ferrite based forged steels and cast steels and by making a final stage blade of a low pressure turbine from a martensite steel. The final stage blade is made from a ferrite based forged steel having a tensile strength of 120 kgf/mm2 or more; the rotor shaft is made from a ferrite based forged steel having a 105 h creep rupture strength of 11 kgf/mm2 or more; and the inner casing is made from a ferrite based cast steel having a 105 h creep rupture strength of 10 kgf/mm2 or more.

Abstract: A gas turbine plant comprises an air compressor, a gas turbine combustor and a gas turbine, which are operatively connected in series. In the gas turbine plant, an air compressor shaft is accommodated in the air compressor and composed of discs piled up along an axial direction of the air compressor shaft, a gas turbine shaft is accommodated in the gas turbine and composed of discs piled up along an axial direction of the gas turbine shaft, and an intermediate shaft is interposed between the air compressor shaft and the gas turbine shaft. At least one of the discs of the air compressor shaft and the discs of the gas turbine shaft are provided with bulged portions each having approximately a hanging bell shape or trapezoidal shape.

Abstract: A mechanical coupling to transfer torque between cooperating rotatable members each of substantially circular cross section and aligned along an axis of rotation comprises first and second members including, respectively, first and second surface portions in juxtaposition across an interface. Each surface portion includes a plurality of spaced apart teeth mechanically interlocking at the interface. The first surface portion comprises a fiber reinforced material including fibers oriented within about 45°, on either side, of an axis of rotation. Provided is a clamp to hold the first and second surface portions together at the interface.

Abstract: A turbine shaft, in particular for a steam turbine, is oriented along an axis of rotation. The turbine shaft has a first region with a maximum radius R1 and a second region adjoining the first region and having a maximum radius R2>R1. The first region includes a first base material for use at a temperature of over 550° C. and the second region includes a second base material for use at a temperature below 550° C. An alloy steel used for the first and the second base materials in each case has a chromium content of between 8.0% by weight and 12.5% by weight at a substantially identical austenitizing temperature. A method is provided for producing the turbine shaft.

Abstract: A compressor rotor assembly including an impeller including an impeller stem, the stem including a first coupling end having a first face and at least one arcuate coupling tab along the first face; the impeller stem further comprising a bore that extends inwardly from the first face, the bore having an interior wall that is tapered. The rotor assembly further comprising a pinion shaft having a second coupling end with a second face and at least one arcuate coupling slot along the second face; and a hub extending outwardly from the second face, the hub including a tapered outer wall; the first and second coupling means and the hub and bore are adapted to be mated when the impeller and pinion shaft are assembled to prevent relative displacement of the stem and shaft.

Abstract: The main object of the present invention is to provide a steam turbine rotor shaft whose high-temperature strength is excellent at a selected temperature of 650 degrees C.

Abstract: A microturbine power generation system includes an electrical generator, a turbine and a compressor intermediate the generator and the turbine. Rotating components of the turbine, compressor and electrical generator are secured together by a tie-bolt. The tie-bolt is pre-stressed such that faces of the rotating components of the turbine, electrical generator and compressor maintain contact during high-speed, high-temperature operation of the system. The tie-bolt includes a thermally less conductive short portion that is secured to the rotating component of the turbine wheel, and an elongated portion that extends through the rotating components of the compressor and electrical generator. The short, thermally less conductive portion of the tie-bolt inhibits heat from propagating from the turbine end towards the compressor. The short, thermally less conductive portion can be a titanium rod that is inertia-welded between the elongated portion of the tie-bolt and the rotating component of the turbine.

Abstract: A compressor rotor assembly including an impeller including an impeller stem, the stem including a first coupling end having a first face and at least one arcuate coupling tab along the first face; the impeller stem further comprising a bore that extends inwardly from the first face, the bore having an interior wall that is tapered. The rotor assembly further comprising a pinion shaft having a second coupling end with a second face and at least one arcuate coupling slot along the second face; and a hub extending outwardly from the second face, the hub including a tapered outer wall; the first and second coupling means and the hub and bore are adapted to be mated when the impeller and pinion shaft are assembled to prevent relative displacement of the stem and shaft.

Abstract: A device for admixing a first fluid into a second fluid. The device has a housing with a rotationally symmetrical rotation chamber defined therein that is arranged with an inlet for the second fluid and an outlet for the mixed fluids. A distance from a center shaft of the housing to its inner wall is decreasing continuously from the inlet to the outlet. The device has rotation means for setting the second fluid in rotation along the inner wall of the rotation chamber. The device also has adding means for adding the first fluid into the vortex that is formed when the second fluid is rotating in the rotation chamber.