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).

  • Patent number: 11662146
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: SPG DRY COOLING USA LLC
    Inventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
  • Publication number: 20220163262
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Michel VOUCHE, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER
  • Patent number: 11112180
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: SPG Dry Cooling USA LLC
    Inventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
  • Publication number: 20200132376
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Michel VOUCHE, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER
  • Patent number: 10551126
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: SPG Dry Cooling USA LLC
    Inventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
  • Patent number: 10527354
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: SPG Dry Cooling USA LLC
    Inventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
  • Publication number: 20190339010
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michel VOUCHE, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER
  • Publication number: 20190086151
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Michel VOUCHE, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER
  • Patent number: 9951994
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: SPX DRY COOLING USA LLC
    Inventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
  • Patent number: 9551532
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: SPX DRY COOLING USA LLC
    Inventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
  • Patent number: 9354002
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Vouche, Fabien Fauconnier
  • Publication number: 20160102918
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Francis BADIN, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER, Thomas Van Quickelberghe, Francois Van RECHEM, Michel VOUCHE
  • Publication number: 20160102895
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: SPX COOLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Francis BADIN, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER, Thomas Van QUICKELBERGHE, Francois Van RECHEM, Michel VOUCHE
  • Publication number: 20160102917
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Francis BADIN, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER, Thomas Van Quickelberghe, Francois Van RECHEM, Michel VOUCHE
  • Publication number: 20150330709
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Michel VOUCHE, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, Fabien FAUCONNIER
  • Publication number: 20150204611
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: SPX COOLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier
  • Publication number: 20140251589
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Michel Vouche, Fabien Fauconnier
  • Publication number: 20130312932
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Vouche, Christophe Deleplanque, Fabien Fauconnier