Patents by Inventor Douglas Arrell

Douglas Arrell has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20070199629
    Abstract: An improved nickel-based superalloy having high corrosion and oxidation resistance and good compatibility with a thermal barrier coating. The enhanced oxidation resistance and compatibility with the thermal barrier coating results from the inclusion of two or more rare earth elements. The superalloy is useful for the fabrication of components for a gas turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Allister James, Douglas Arrell
  • Publication number: 20070202003
    Abstract: The invention concerns a Ni based alloy suitable for single 5 crystalline, directionally solidified or polycrystalline components to be used at high temperatures. The alloy is a?/ alloy and consists of different alloying elements within defined ranges. Among other defined ranges of elements, the alloy contains Pd in a significant amount sufficient to provide the alloy with an improved resistance against hydrogen embrittlement. The invention also concerns a component designed for use as a component in a high temperature environment. Furthermore, the invention concerns a gas turbine arrangement. Moreover, the invention concerns the use of Pd for providing an alloy with improved resistance against hydrogen embrittlement. The inclusion of two or more rare earth elements in the alloy provides enhanced bondcoat compatibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Douglas Arrell, Allister James
  • Publication number: 20070202002
    Abstract: The invention concerns a Ni based alloy suitable for single 5 crystalline, directionally solidified or polycrystalline components to be used at high temperatures. The alloy is a?/ alloy and consists of different alloying elements within defined ranges. Among other defined ranges of elements, the alloy contains Pd in a significant amount sufficient to provide the alloy with an improved resistance against hydrogen embrittlement. The invention also concerns a component designed for use as a component in a high temperature environment. Furthermore, the invention concerns a gas turbine arrangement. Moreover, the invention concerns the use of Pd for providing an alloy with improved resistance against hydrogen embrittlement. The inclusion of two or more rare earth elements in the alloy provides enhanced bondcoat compatibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Allister James, Douglas Arrell
  • Patent number: 6740292
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nickel-base superalloy. The alloy according to the invention is characterized by the following chemical composition (details in % by weight): 7.7-8.3 Cr, 5.0-5.25 Co, 2.0-2.1 Mo, 7.8-8.3 W, 5.8-6.1 Ta, 4.9-5.1 Al, 1.3-1.4 Ti, 0.11-0.15 Si, 0.11-0.15 Hf, 200-750, preferably 200-300 ppm of C, 50-400, preferably 50-100 ppm of B, remainder Ni and production-related impurities. It is distinguished by very good castability and a high resistance to oxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Alstom Technology Ltd
    Inventors: Douglas Arrell, Mohamed Nazmy
  • Publication number: 20040005238
    Abstract: The invention relates to a nickel-base superalloy. The alloy according to the invention is characterized by the following chemical composition (details in % by weight): 7.7-8.3 Cr, 5.0-5.25 Co, 2.0-2.1 Mo, 7.8-8.3 W, 5.8-6.1 Ta, 4.9-5.1 Al, 1.3-1.4 Ti, 0.11-0.15 Si, 0.11-0.15 Hf, 200-750, preferably 200-300 ppm of C, 50-400, preferably 50-100 ppm of B, remainder Ni and production-related impurities. It is distinguished by very good castability and a high resistance to oxidation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Douglas Arrell, Mohamed Nazmy