Patents by Inventor Fabien Fauconnier
Fabien Fauconnier 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).
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Patent number: 11662146Abstract: Modular air cooled condenser apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example mechanical draft modular air cooled condenser includes a first condenser bundle panel, a second condenser bundle panel, a third condenser bundle panel, and a fourth condenser bundle panel. The example condenser also includes a fan positioned to create a draft to flow over the first, second, third, and fourth condenser bundle panels.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: SPG DRY COOLING USA LLCInventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
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Publication number: 20220163262Abstract: Modular air cooled condenser apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example mechanical draft modular air cooled condenser includes a first condenser bundle panel, a second condenser bundle panel, a third condenser bundle panel, and a fourth condenser bundle panel. The example condenser also includes a fan positioned to create a draft to flow over the first, second, third, and fourth condenser bundle panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Michel VOUCHE, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER
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Patent number: 11112180Abstract: Modular air cooled condenser apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example mechanical draft modular air cooled condenser includes a succession of a first condenser bundle panel, a second condenser bundle panel, a third condenser bundle panel, and a fourth condenser bundle panel. The example condenser also includes a first, second, third, and fourth condensate headers connected to respective ones of the first, second, third, and fourth condenser bundle panels. The example condenser also includes a fan positioned to create a draft to flow over the first, second, third, and fourth condenser bundle panels.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: SPG Dry Cooling USA LLCInventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
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Publication number: 20200132376Abstract: Modular air cooled condenser apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example mechanical draft modular air cooled condenser includes a succession of a first condenser bundle panel, a second condenser bundle panel, a third condenser bundle panel, and a fourth condenser bundle panel. The example condenser also includes a first, second, third, and fourth condensate headers connected to respective ones of the first, second, third, and fourth condenser bundle panels. The example condenser also includes a fan positioned to create a draft to flow over the first, second, third, and fourth condenser bundle panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Michel VOUCHE, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER
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Patent number: 10551126Abstract: Modular air cooled condenser apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example mechanical draft modular air cooled condenser disclosed herein includes an example condenser module that includes a plenum and a first condenser bundle having a first set of tubes having first ends and second ends and a first condensate header connected to the second ends of the tubes. The example condenser module also includes a second condenser bundle having a second set of tubes having third ends and fourth ends and a second condensate header connected to the fourth ends of the second set of tubes. In addition, the condenser module includes a third condenser bundle having a third set of tubes having fifth ends and sixth ends and a third condensate header connected to the sixth ends of the third set of tubes. The condenser module also includes a fourth condenser bundle having a fourth set of tubes having seventh ends and eighth ends and a fourth condensate header connected to the eighth ends of the fourth set of tubes.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: SPG Dry Cooling USA LLCInventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
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Patent number: 10527354Abstract: Modular air cooled condenser apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example mechanical draft modular air cooled condenser includes a first condenser bundle having a set of tubes arranged parallel to each other in a first plane that is inclined by an angle ? with respect to the horizontal; a second condenser bundle having a set of tubes arranged parallel to each other in a second plane that is inclined by an angle (180°-?) with respect to the horizontal; a third condenser bundle having a set of tubes arranged parallel to each other in a third plane that is inclined by an angle ? with respect to the horizontal; a fourth condenser bundle having a set of tubes arranged parallel to each other in a fourth plane that is inclined by an angle (180°-?) with respect to the horizontal; and a fan to create a draft to flow over the condenser bundles.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: SPG Dry Cooling USA LLCInventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
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Publication number: 20190339010Abstract: Modular air cooled condenser apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example mechanical draft modular air cooled condenser includes a first condenser bundle having a set of tubes arranged parallel to each other in a first plane that is inclined by an angle ? with respect to the horizontal; a second condenser bundle having a set of tubes arranged parallel to each other in a second plane that is inclined by an angle (180°-?) with respect to the horizontal; a third condenser bundle having a set of tubes arranged parallel to each other in a third plane that is inclined by an angle ? with respect to the horizontal; a fourth condenser bundle having a set of tubes arranged parallel to each other in a fourth plane that is inclined by an angle (180°-?) with respect to the horizontal; and a fan to create a draft to flow over the condenser bundles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Michel VOUCHE, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER
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Publication number: 20190086151Abstract: Modular air cooled condenser apparatus and related methods are disclosed. An example mechanical draft modular air cooled condenser disclosed herein includes an example condenser module that includes a plenum and a first condenser bundle having a first set of tubes having first ends and second ends and a first condensate header connected to the second ends of the tubes. The example condenser module also includes a second condenser bundle having a second set of tubes having third ends and fourth ends and a second condensate header connected to the fourth ends of the second set of tubes. In addition, the condenser module includes a third condenser bundle having a third set of tubes having fifth ends and sixth ends and a third condensate header connected to the sixth ends of the third set of tubes. The condenser module also includes a fourth condenser bundle having a fourth set of tubes having seventh ends and eighth ends and a fourth condensate header connected to the eighth ends of the fourth set of tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Michel VOUCHE, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER
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Patent number: 9951994Abstract: A mechanical draft cooling tower employs air cooled condenser modules and operates by mechanical draft to exchange heat between atmospheric air and steam. The cooling tower utilizes a modular air cooled condenser with heat exchange deltas having tube bundles that are manufactured and assembled prior to being shipped to the tower site.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: SPX DRY COOLING USA LLCInventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
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Patent number: 9551532Abstract: A mechanical draft cooling tower employs air cooled condenser modules and operates by mechanical draft to exchange heat between atmospheric air and steam. The cooling tower utilizes a modular air cooled condenser with heat exchange deltas having tube bundles that are manufactured and assembled prior to being shipped to the tower site.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: SPX DRY COOLING USA LLCInventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
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Patent number: 9354002Abstract: An air cooled condenser (ACC) system is described having a first street having at least one air cooled condenser module and a second street having at least one air cooled condenser module. The system employs a steam inlet conduit provides steam to the first and second streets. The air cooled condenser system has a standard vacuum system for providing suction pressure to the first and second street. The air cooled condenser system also has an auxiliary vacuum system that provides suction pressure to the first and second streets.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michel Vouche, Fabien Fauconnier
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Publication number: 20160102918Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical draft cooling tower that employs air cooled condenser modules. The aforementioned cooling tower operates by mechanical draft and achieves the exchange of heat between two fluids such as atmospheric air, ordinarily, and another fluid which is usually steam. The aforementioned cooling tower utilizes a modular air cooled condenser concept wherein the air cooled condensers utilize heat exchange deltas and uniquely designed fluid flow dividers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Francis BADIN, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER, Thomas Van Quickelberghe, Francois Van RECHEM, Michel VOUCHE
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Publication number: 20160102895Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical draft cooling tower that employs air cooled condenser modules. The aforementioned cooling tower operates by mechanical draft and achieves the exchange of heat between two fluids such as atmospheric air, ordinarily, and another fluid which is usually steam. The aforementioned cooling tower utilizes a modular air cooled condenser concept wherein the air cooled condensers utilize heat exchange deltas and uniquely designed fluid flow dividers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: SPX COOLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Francis BADIN, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER, Thomas Van QUICKELBERGHE, Francois Van RECHEM, Michel VOUCHE
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Publication number: 20160102917Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical draft cooling tower that employs air cooled condenser modules. The aforementioned cooling tower operates by mechanical draft and achieves the exchange of heat between two fluids such as atmospheric air, ordinarily, and another fluid which is usually steam. The aforementioned cooling tower utilizes a modular air cooled condenser concept wherein the air cooled condensers utilize heat exchange deltas and uniquely designed fluid flow dividers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Francis BADIN, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER, Thomas Van Quickelberghe, Francois Van RECHEM, Michel VOUCHE
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Publication number: 20150330709Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical draft cooling tower that employs air cooled condenser modules. The aforementioned cooling tower operates by mechanical draft and achieves the exchange of heat between two fluids such as atmospheric air, ordinarily, and another fluid which is usually steam. The aforementioned cooling tower utilizes a modular air cooled condenser concept wherein the air cooled condensers utilize heat exchange deltas that use tube bundles that are manufactured and assembled prior to being shipped to the tower site.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Michel VOUCHE, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER
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Publication number: 20150204611Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical draft cooling tower that employs air cooled condenser modules. The aforementioned cooling tower operates by mechanical draft and achieves the exchange of heat between two fluids such as atmospheric air, ordinarily, and another fluid which is usually steam. The aforementioned cooling tower utilizes a modular air cooled condenser concept wherein the air cooled condensers utilize heat exchange deltas that use tube bundles that are manufactured and assembled prior to being shipped to the tower site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: SPX COOLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
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Publication number: 20140251589Abstract: An air cooled condenser (ACC) system is described having a first street having at least one air cooled condenser module and a second street having at least one air cooled condenser module. The system employs a steam inlet conduit provides steam to the first and second streets. The air cooled condenser system has a standard vacuum system for providing suction pressure to the first and second street. The air cooled condenser system also has an auxiliary vacuum system that provides suction pressure to the first and second streets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: SPX Cooling Technologies, IncInventors: Michel Vouche, Fabien Fauconnier
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Publication number: 20130312932Abstract: The present invention relates to a mechanical draft cooling tower that employs air cooled condenser modules. The aforementioned cooling tower operates by mechanical draft and achieves the exchange of heat between two fluids such as atmospheric air, ordinarily, and another fluid which is usually steam. The aforementioned cooling tower utilizes a modular air cooled condenser concept wherein the air cooled condensers utilize heat exchange deltas that use tube bundles that are manufactured and assembled prior to being shipped to the tower site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier