Patents Assigned to Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, LLC.
  • Publication number: 20060230612
    Abstract: A method for repairing a rotor of a turbine includes providing a rotor having a groove portion defined by a circumferential portion of the rotor. The circumferential portion of the rotor is removed to create an opening to provide access to the groove such that the opening, immediately adjacent the groove, is narrower than the groove. A guide block may be extended into a receiving slot separating a first protruding surface from a second protruding surface of the rotor such that a weld area slot of the guide block extends over at least a portion of the opening. The opening may be welded adjacent the guide block to close at least a portion of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Applicant: Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis, LLC
    Inventors: James Coffey, Andrew Ruehs
  • Patent number: 6515232
    Abstract: A high voltage bushing comprising an insulator enclosing a conductor and a mounting flange slid over the insulator. The outer surface of the insulator defines a flange seat for contacting one end of the mounting flange. A gasket may be positioned on the flange seat between the insulator and mounting flange to form a gas tight seal to prevent the escape of hydrogen. A layer of epoxy attaches the remaining portion of the mounting flange to the insulator. The insulator of the high voltage bushing is made from a composite material rather than porcelain as is traditionally used, while a high temperature asphalt material is also used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis, LLC.
    Inventor: Raymond L. Forster
  • Publication number: 20020074156
    Abstract: A high voltage bushing comprising an insulator enclosing a conductor and a mounting flange slid over the insulator. The outer surface of the insulator defines a flange seat for contacting one end of the mounting flange. A gasket may be positioned on the flange seat between the insulator and mounting flange to form a gas tight seal to prevent the escape of hydrogen. A layer of epoxy attaches the remaining portion of the mounting flange to the insulator. The insulator of the high voltage bushing is made from a composite material rather than porcelain as is traditionally used, while a high temperature asphalt material is also used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Applicant: Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis, LLC
    Inventor: Raymond L. Forster