Patents Assigned to Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20170234165
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine unit (110) for use in a modular power generation system includes an engine package (112) and a mechanical handling system adapted to convey components (114) out of and into the engine package (112). The engine package (112) includes a floor (132), a plurality of side walls (136), and a ceiling (134) that cooperate to define a sheltered space (140) sized to receive a gas turbine engine. The mechanical handling system includes rails (121) adapted to support components (114) conveyed out of and into the sheltered space (140) defined by the engine package (112).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE ENERGY SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Brent R. KERSEY, Christopher D. GROSS, Allan G. HANSON, Loren J. STEADY, Anthony MACZURA
  • Patent number: 9683446
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine bladed component, such as a turbine blade, is shown as including a shroud located above a blade portion and a stiffener located above the shroud. The stiffener is generally located in a central interior region of the shroud and includes a raised portion that extends above a top surface of the shroud. In one non-limiting form the stiffener can have a central ridge that is oriented in an axial direction. Seal members can be included in the shroud that can be used to interact with corresponding seal members in static gas turbine engine structure to discourage a flow of fluid. In one form the shroud includes an upturned leading edge portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Energy Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Don L. Shaffer