Abstract: A liquid ring screw pump includes a housing with a suction inlet section and a pressure outlet section. Within the housing an Archimedes screw rotor is driven by a motor via a shaft. The inlet section and outlet section are each provided with connecting structure for suction and pressure piping respectively. The displacement CD of the screw rotor in relation to the center axis of the housing is determined by an equation based on the screw rotor radius, a minimum screw rotor core radius, and a variable k that is between 0.14 and 0.29.

Abstract: A method of modifying a steam turbine to change from a first maximum thermal power of the steam generator to a second maximum thermal power of the steam generator. The method can include replacing, in the high-pressure module, at least one set of fixed blades sized for the first maximum thermal power by at least one set of fixed blades sized for the second maximum thermal power. The at least one set of moving blades are sized to operate at the first and second maximum thermal powers. The rotor and the at least one set of moving blades of the high-pressure module remain unchanged on changing from the first maximum thermal power to the second maximum thermal power.

Abstract: A modular exhaust gas assembly includes a turbocharger housing having an exhaust flange and a bearing flange receptacle, and a plurality of turbine scrolls of different sizes for selective installation into the turbocharger housing in dependence on a power of an engine. Each turbine scroll has an inlet zone and is connected to the bearing flange receptacle via a selected one of a plurality of different bearing flanges and to the exhaust flange via a selected one of a plurality of different exhaust links. The inlet zone of each turbine scroll is configured to complement a contour of an outlet zone of a standard manifold so that the turbine scrolls are selectively connectable via their inlet zone to the manifold to suit the engine power at hand.

Abstract: A multi-stage centrifugal pump assembly which is manufactured in the same construction type with cast components on the one hand, and with a stainless steel lining formed of sheet metal on the other hand, includes a bearing carrier (13) which is designed and suitable for the connection of a cast housing component (12) as well as for receiving a sheet metal lining made of stainless steel.

Abstract: The volute is cast integrally with the gearbox base to allow closer radial tolerances to be used to improve efficiency. In the preferred embodiment, compressors for multi-stage compression are assembled with intercoolers and the integral volute is cast together with the impeller housing and the lower gearbox housing and the associated intercooler. Efficiency increases of 2% or more are achievable. In multistage applications, efficiency gains in the early stages are compounded in each subsequent stage. Speed changes that change center distance between bull gear and pinion are accommodated by an offset opening in the inlet and diffuser that can line up with the impeller shaft as well as an offset opening in the fluid seal despite a pinion gear change, by reorientation and remounting of those parts.

Abstract: A system and method for configuring a steam turbine to accommodate changing resource conditions, such as may be encountered with geothermal wells. A plurality of sets of nozzle/blade assemblies are provided for installation in a diaphragm structure and on a rotor, respectively. As the condition of steam provided to the turbine changes, a different set of nozzle/blade assemblies may be installed to maintain a preferred thermodynamic efficiency for the turbine.

Abstract: A header body for use in fluid circulation systems such as a hydronic heating system is provided in which the header body is configured to couple fluid flow to individual fluid circuits of the system. In one embodiment, the header body comprises a suction chamber with a fluid passage through which fluid flows as between one or more header bodies coupled together to form a manifold. A valve is disposed in the suction chamber, wherein in one example the valve comprises a valve body that is supported by portions of the suction chamber on opposite sides of the fluid passage. The valve body is configured with an aperture that is aligned with the fluid passage in a first and second operating state, one of which decouples the fluid circuit from the system.

Abstract: A stacked pump arrangement for mixed-media flow includes a first, self-priming, centrifugal pump with a volute having an inlet and an outlet and a second straight centrifugal pump mounted to an upper portion of the first centrifugal pump, the second straight centrifugal pump also having a volute with an inlet and an outlet. A transition chamber is connected, at one end, to the first centrifugal pump volute outlet and is connected, at another end, to the second straight centrifugal pump volute inlet.

Abstract: A stacked pump arrangement for mixed-media flow includes a first, self-priming, centrifugal pump with a volute having an inlet and an outlet and a second straight centrifugal pump mounted to an upper portion of the first centrifugal pump, the second straight centrifugal pump also having a volute with an inlet and an outlet. A transition chamber is connected, at one end, to the first centrifugal pump volute outlet and is connected, at another end, to the second straight centrifugal pump volute inlet.

Abstract: A steam turbine is provided that is configured for post-modification for operation in a carbon capture mode. The turbine includes a turbine rotor, a turbine casing and a plurality of turbine stages. In an initial configuration of the turbine, the turbine rotor and turbine casing are each longer, by respective lengths, than is necessary to accommodate the plurality of turbine stages. The lengths are sufficient to accommodate at least one further turbine stage at an exit of the turbine during the post-modification, such that after modification, the turbine operates with an increased expansion ratio and an increased volumetric flow rate at the exit.

Abstract: A casing assembly for a compressor includes an internal compression assembly with a shaft and at least one impeller disposed on the shaft. The casing assembly includes an inlet body segment having a fluid inlet, an outlet body segment having a fluid outlet, and a number of intermediate body segments selected from a plurality of intermediate body segments, which are preferably preformed. The intermediate segments are disposed between the inlet and outlet segments to form the casing and each has an inner circumferential surface defining an interior chamber section, the chamber sections collectively defining at least a portion of a compressor chamber sized to receive the compression assembly. Preferably, the intermediate segment inner surfaces have equal inside diameters and are generally coaxially aligned. As such, the inner surfaces collectively define a portion of continuous compressor support surface of a desired axial length for supporting the compression assembly.

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: In a method of modifying a turbocompressor, the compressor blades are replaced by new compressor blades in such a way that the delivered mass flow of the compressor increases. At the same time, the capacities for blowing off during the start-up are increased.

Abstract: An air handling blower for HVAC equipment includes a blower housing adapted to accommodate centrifugal impellers of selected inside and outside diameters of the impeller blades wherein the inside diameter of the largest diameter impeller accommodated by the housing is not less than the outside diameter of the smallest diameter impeller accommodated by the housing without loss of performance. The blower housing preferably has a continuously increasing cross-sectional airflow area for air being discharged from the blower and extending from a cutoff edge to an outlet.

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 ventilation exhaust fan is provided, and in some embodiments includes a housing adapted to interchangeably receive a first module having a first support plate and a second module having a second support plate. Each of the first and second modules have at least one of a motor and a fan wheel operable to generate a flow of fluid into and out of the exhaust fan. At least one of the motor and fan wheel of the first module is different from the motor and the fan wheel of the second module, respectively.

Abstract: A turbocharger turbine housing with at least two volutes utilizing multiple nozzle rings to optimize the turbocharger's proficiency per application, and a valve to control the exhaust flow to selected volutes in the turbine housing.

Abstract: An automotive compressor is provided having a casing defining an intake section for fluid for compression, and a delivery section for delivering the compressed fluid. An impeller is movable angularly inside the casing to increase the pressure of the fluid. A distributor is carried by the intake section of the casing to conduct the fluid for compression to the impeller. The casing and the distributor are defined by separate members connected releasably to each other.

Abstract: A component assembly is provided for converting a conventional centrifugal pump, of the vortex impeller type for example, to a different type of centrifugal pump, such as a spiral impeller pump. The component assembly enables a resident centrifugal pump to be converted to a more efficient or appropriate type of industrial pump when conditions or application processing requirements change, and avoids the need to entirely replace an installed pump for a new type of pump.

Abstract: A ventilation exhaust fan is provided, and in some embodiments includes a housing adapted to interchangeably receive a first module having a first support plate and a second module having a second support plate. Each of the first and second modules have at least one of a motor and a fan wheel operable to generate a flow of fluid into and out of the exhaust fan. At least one of the motor and fan wheel of the first module is different from the motor and the fan wheel of the second module, respectively.

Abstract: Plenum fan banding that effectively changes the width of the fan blades in a plenum fan for a HVAC unit. A removable and replaceable band attaches to the back of a fan wheel of the plenum fan so that the band is located within the circle of the fan blades and extends outward perpendicular to the back of the wheel. The band is provided with tabs that insert through slots provided in the back of the fan wheel, and the tabs can be bent over as a means of removably securing the band to the fan wheel. The band effective reduces the functional width of the fan blades in proportion to the width of the band.

Abstract: A first steam turbine of a reaction stage design is retrofitted to form a second turbine of a substantially impulse stage design using common components with the first turbine. To retrofit the new steam path into the first turbine, the upper outer and inner shells and rotor of the first turbine are removed leaving the lower outer shell. A lower carrier section is installed in the lower outer shell. A lower inner shell forming part of the new steam path is installed on the lower carrier ring. The rotor forming part of the new steam path is installed. The upper inner shell is bolted to the lower inner shell encompassing the rotor and an upper carrier section is bolted to the lower carrier section. Finally, the upper outer shell is bolted to the lower outer shell. Consequently a new steam path of reduced diameter is retrofitted into a prior turbine using the prior turbines outer shell.

Abstract: A first steam turbine of a reaction stage design is retrofitted to form a second turbine of a substantially impulse stage design using common components with the first turbine. To retrofit the new steam path into the first turbine, the upper outer and inner shells and rotor of the first turbine are removed leaving the lower outer shell. A lower carrier section is installed in the lower outer shell. A lower inner shell forming part of the new steam path is installed on the lower carrier ring. The rotor forming part of the new steam path is installed. The upper inner shell is bolted to the lower inner shell encompassing the rotor and an upper carrier section is bolted to the lower carrier section. Finally, the upper outer shell is bolted to the lower outer shell. Consequently a new steam path of reduced diameter is retrofitted into a prior turbine using the prior turbines outer shell.

Abstract: A combustion turbine power plant includes a modular compressor assembly structured to enclose multiple configurations of vanes and blades, a modular combustor assembly structured to be disengagably coupleable to a fuel source, a modular first turbine assembly structured to enclose multiple configurations of vanes and blades, a modular diffuser, a modular second turbine unit, a work unit, and a modular heat exchange system. A work unit shaft is structured to have two ends that are disengagably coupleable to the modular second turbine unit and the work unit. A compressor turbine shaft is structured to have two ends that are disengagably coupleable to the modular compressor assembly and the modular compressor turbine assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the performance of a pump uses a pump performance disk kit comprising an impeller disk having a plurality of impeller disk blades extending at angles from a planar surface of the impeller disk such that when the impeller disk is attached on top of an impeller of a pump the total number of blades for use by the pump, and thus the performance, is increased. Interior edges of the impeller disk blades are located such as to prevent rotation of the impeller disk and lock the impeller disk blades in a location approximately halfway between blades of the impeller of the pump. An anticavitation disk is also attached on top of the impeller disk to eliminate the cavitation caused by coolant spilling out the open face of the pump impeller by blocking off the open spaces between the blades.

Abstract: A compact air blower assembly operates efficiently at high speeds, such as 10,000 to 12,000 rpm, and can be inexpensively manufactured from a common set of blower parts to provide varied airflow capacities, and satisfy a variety of applications. The compact multi-use air blower assembly is provided by a high speed brushless electric motor comprising a stator and a rotor and rotatable shaft carried by a pair of shaft bearings, with the rotatable shaft including a shaft extension extending outwardly from one of the shaft bearings. A housing includes a first portion electric motor and shaft bearings and a second portion surrounding the first portion, forming a blower enclosure about the shaft extension with a centrally located air inlet and a peripherally located air outlet.

Abstract: A rotary machine, such as a compressor, includes a casing having an annular cavity. The cavity is stepped to include a first circumferential surface of a first size and a second circumferential surface of a second size, less than the first size. At least one roller member is retractably mounted in the casing and is adjustable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the roller member is retracted from the cavity and is substantially aligned with first circumferential surface. In the second position, the roller is extended into the cavity and substantially aligned with the second circumferential surface. When extended, the roller member can support a reduced diameter portion of a compressor bundle substantially in alignment with the second circumferential surface of the cavity during insertion of the compressor bundle into, or removal of the compressor bundle from the cavity in the compressor casing.

Abstract: An evaporative cooler pump is modularized to readily receive pump impellers and pump volutes of different shapes and dimensions in order to optimize the evaporative cooler water pump performance. The flow of water through the pump is streamlined to improve the efficiency of the pump.

Abstract: An electrohydraulic actuator has a housing divided into pump and cylinder portions respectively containing a centrifugal impeller driven through a hub by an externally mounted motor, and a pushrod actuated by a piston and arranged to advance the piston and pushrod to deliver thrust when the motor is operated. The major parts except the motor and the pushrod are castings and only one size castings are required for a large range of thrust capacities. The impeller casting is machined to a diameter suitable for a desired thrust and a motor of required speed and horsepower for that thrust capacity is selected to drive the impeller.

Abstract: A lateral channel compressor having an annular flywheel housing (1) with air inlet stub (3) and air outlet stub (4). Attachments such as mufflers, filters, or safety valves are connected to stubs. A compact design and a lower manufacturing cost is achieved when the attachments are made in the form of a kit preferably having equal-length elements (I,II,III,IV) connectable directly to one another in the axial direction. The elements preferably have tubular main housings (11, 12) flush with one another. The filter and safety valve attachments (II, III, IV) each have a housing stub (13) projecting laterally from main housing (12) for mounting of filter elements and valve components.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a bladed device having a hub which is rotatable about an axis and one or more blades attached to the hub by self-energizing, self-locking, insertion and retention features which are formed integrally with the blade and hub. The insertion and retention features include a locking tang formed integrally with the root of the blade, and detent features which are part of the locking tang and hub. As the blade is inserted axially into the hub, the locking tang deflects radially inward and then snaps radially outward by spring action of the tang to engage the detent feature of the hub, and thereby lock the blade against further axially or radially movement with respect to the hub. The locking tang is oriented and configured in such a manner that the locking tang is self-energizing, thereby causing the tang to grip the hub more tightly as rotational speed of the bladed device increases.

Abstract: A canned motor for use in a pump has an outer frame casing fitted over a stator, a pair of side frame members welded to respective open ends of the outer frame casing, a can fitted in the stator and joined to the side frame members, and an outer cylinder disposed around the outer frame casing with an annular spaced defined therebetween, the outer cylinder being welded to the outer frame casing. The outer cylinder has a pair of flanges disposed respectively on axially spaced open ends thereof for attachment to components of a pump assembly and holding a fluid being handled within the outer cylinder. The outer cylinder has a hole defined in an outer circumferential wall thereof for passing leads for connection to a power supply.

Abstract: A fluid machine system has such characteristics that the flow rate is proportional to the rotational speed, the produced pressure is proportional to the square of the rotational speed, and the shaft power is proportional to the cube of the rotational speed. The fluid machine system has a first fluid machine actuatable by an induction motor, and a second fluid machine actuatable by the induction motor for producing a flow rate of 1/K and a shaft power of 1/K of those the first fluid machine at the same rotational speed as that of the first fluid machine for generating the same pressure as that of the first fluid machine. The fluid machines having many times of design points can be operated by the same induction motor.

Abstract: A regenerative or toric pump adds energy to a fluid using an impeller having an axis of rotation and axially spaced, radially extending first and second surfaces. A casing encloses the impeller and has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet separated by a stripper. The casing has axially spaced, radially extending first and second sidewalls facing the first and second surfaces of the impeller respectively. Axially and radially extending blades or vanes are formed on an outer radial periphery of the impeller for driving fluid from the inlet toward the outlet as the impeller rotates about the axis of rotation. A fixed surface is formed in at least one sidewall of the casing for directing fluid back toward the impeller. Improved operating characteristics and extended range are accomplished through modification to the vane configuration of the impeller and/or by modification of the side channel configuration of the pump chamber in an asymmetrical fashion.

Abstract: Power generation turbines having different power outputs for different power grid frequency applications have modular second and third stages, rotors, bucket wheels for all stages and other ancillary parts. The first and second turbines have sizes not geometrically scaled according to speed. Four-stage turbines having different outputs for different power grid frequencies not geometrically scaled have an identical annulus through the first, second and third stages, different geometry in the first and fourth stages, and identical geometry in the second and third stages.

Abstract: In an axial flow turbine with a row of individually adjustable guide vanes (8) and a row of rotor blades (5), the guide vanes can be rotated by an adjusting shaft (9) supported in a casing (4) and passing through a vane carrier (3). The tips of the rotor blades seal against a cover (7). In order to match the duct contour to different heights of blading (5, 8), only the vane carrier (3) and the cover (7) are designed to be exchangeable, with otherwise unaltered machine geometry.

Abstract: The objects of the invention are to prevent the backflow of slurry by first enclosing it in a closed space and then using air to force it along a discharge channel, and at the same time to ensure the smooth throughput of the slurry by causing any foreign bodies in the slurry to be broken up en route. To this end, the invention is provided with a casing enclosing a circular cross-section rotor chamber and a rotor which fits inside said rotor chamber and which is caused to rotate by a drive means. The rotor is also fitted with blades en bloc which extend radially from the rotating center section and which form moving chambers that rotate along with the rotor inside the rotor chamber. The casing is also provided with an intake port that connects with the moving chambers at the slurry intake point and a discharge port and air supply port, each of which connects, with the moving chambers at the slurry discharge point.

Abstract: A compressed air turbine driven fan having an axial blade fan impeller driven by a partial admission radial inflow air turbine, with both the fan blades and the turbine blades mounted on the hub rim of a single fan-turbine wheel. The turbine exhaust is discharged into a cavity surrounding the shaft of the fan-turbine wheel. In a preferred embodiment, a sound surpressing muffler made of plates having air passage offset from each other is provided with the cavity. Turbine exhaust air exists through the passages to mix with the fan flow.

Abstract: A compact water turbine driven water pump comprising an impeller driven by an axial flow water turbine wheel both operating on a single shaft and contained in a housing. A nozzle body also contained in the housing comprises a plurality of nozzles through which water is discharged to imping on the blades of the turbine wheel which is full submerged in water. The nozzles are cylindrical or part conical and part cyndrical and the centerline of the nozzles form an angle of about 10 to 30 degrees with the outlet surface of the nozzle body. A manufacturing method is provided which permits the manufacture of pumps of various power using the same standard machined parts.

Abstract: A centrifugal or rotary double pump has a singular circular casing surmounting two motors driving individual rotors within the casing. Above a flat side of the casing is attachable to the device serviced by the double pump and receives an insert defining the inlet and outlet apertures and within the housing, defining two pump units each in conjunction with the respective rotor.

Abstract: A slurry pump is provided having an impeller housing with an impeller chamber receiving an impeller having a rotation axis and a plurality of wedge-shaped pockets on a fluid engaging face. A fluid housing is adjacent to and cooperates with the impeller housing to form a fluid chamber adjacent the impeller. An input passage to the fluid housing is perpendicular to and offset from the rotation axis and links an exterior of the slurry pump to the fluid chamber to permit fluid to enter the pump. An output passage from the fluid housing links the fluid chamber to an exterior of the pump to permit fluid to exit the pump. A feedback input passage links the output passage back to the fluid chamber to permit a portion of the fluid exiting the pump to reenter the fluid chamber, thus creating a dynamic and continual prime. The fluid housing includes a circular wall member with an input passage eccentrically located relative to the circular wall member and the rotation axis of the impeller.

Abstract: A centrifugal pump including a cup-shaped housing closed by a casing cover having inlet and outlet ports and enclosing a pump impeller mounted on a shaft driven by an external driver. The centrifugal pump impeller discharges fluid into a helical passage as it travels from the periphery of the impeller to the discharge port and with the passage being confined to a cylindrical envelope extending axially relative to the impeller and slightly larger than the periphery of the impeller. The helical passage is defined by a part of the pump housing that is separate from the main portion of the housing.

Abstract: An portable water driven high velocity fan. Contained in a cylindrical housing is a turbine nozzle body in which a plurality of cylindrical or part cylindrical and part conical nozzles are provided. The nozzles make an angle of about 10 to 30 degrees with the nozzle outlet surface of the nozzle body. A method of manufacture is provided which permits the manufacture of fans having various power ratings using the same standard machined parts.

Abstract: An implantable blood pump (10) for providing either continuous or pulsatile blood flow to the heart. The pump includes a stator (16) having a cylindrical opening (14), an annular array (36 or 38) of electromagnets (40, 42) carried by the stator concentric with the cylindrical opening and lying in a plane transverse to the axis (26) of the opening, a bearing (28) carried by the stator and extending across the cylindrical opening, and a rotor (12) supported by the bearing for rotation about the axis of the cylindrical opening, the rotor being in the form of an Archimedes screw and having a permanent magnet (48) in its periphery which lies in the same plane as the array of electromagnets. A controller (44) is provided which is capable of causing the array of electromagnets to be sequentially energized to cause the rotor to rotate.

Abstract: A submersible pump having a plastic housing and adapted to accommodate multiple pump stages. The housing includes a pair of housing halves which enclose the impeller cartridges of the pump and an adjustment cone to retain the impeller cartridges for proper operation. Different length housings to accommodate a varying number of impeller stages are manufactured from the same mold utilizing removable inserts to vary the length of the mold. Accordingly, substantially integral housing halves can be formed at a substantial reduction in cost.

Abstract: A multifunction blower in which a common housing is employed to both increase and decrease the pressure of incoming air in separate chambers thereof. The increase and decrease in air pressure is adjustable by changing the impellers of the pressure and vacuum assemblies used therein.

Abstract: A single stage axial blower design provides a series of blowers producing a wide range of delivery flow rates even though they have the same outer dimension, drive speed and guide wheel. This is achieved by a structural combination which includes a stationary guide vane wheel (5) of fixed design and impellers (8) which have varying hub diameters (9, 9a, 9b) but the same outer diameter. Thus, a series of blowers having the same external dimensions and the same stationary guide vane structure can be used with a series of air-cooled internal combustion engines which differ from one another in number of cylinders and related cooling requirements.