Patents by Inventor Francis BADIN

Francis BADIN 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: 11150036
    Abstract: Air-cooled condensers and air-cooled condenser streets for condensing exhaust steam from a turbine are disclosed. An example air-cooled condenser street includes one or more rows of V-shaped heat exchangers. Each row includes a main steam manifold to introduce exhaust steam into tube bundles that are placed in an inclined position such that condensate formed in the bundles flows back by gravitation to the main steam manifold. Top steam manifolds are connected to the upper end of respectively each of the tube bundles of the air-cooled condenser street. The series of parallel top steam manifolds are forming a support assembly for supporting one or more fan decks. The fan decks support a plurality of fans to induce an air draft in the V-shaped heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: SPG Dry Cooling Belgium
    Inventors: Francis Badin, Christophe Deleplanque, Michel Vouche
  • Publication number: 20190242660
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an air-cooled condenser street for condensing exhaust steam from a turbine. The air-cooled condenser street comprises one or more rows of V-shaped heat exchangers. Each row comprises a main steam manifold to introduce exhaust steam into tube bundles that are placed in an inclined position such that condensate formed in the bundles flows back by gravitation to the main steam manifold. Top steam manifolds are connected to the upper end of respectively each of the tube bundles of the air-cooled condenser street. The series of parallel top steam manifolds are forming a support assembly for supporting one or more fan decks. The fan decks support a plurality of fans to induce an air draft in the V-shaped heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Francis BADIN, Christophe DELEPLANQUE, 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: 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: 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: 20150345166
    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 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Van Quickelberghe, Francis Badin, Francois van Rechem, Christophe Deleplanque, Michel Vouche
  • Patent number: 8833082
    Abstract: A system for condensing steam includes a steam supply duct, a supply riser, a supply manifold, a pair of condensing panels, a return manifold, and a condensate return. The steam supply duct is configured to convey steam from a steam generator. The supply riser is configured to convey steam from the steam supply duct. The supply manifold is configured to convey steam from the supply riser. The pair of condensing panels is configured to receive steam from the supply manifold. The supply manifold bifurcates with each bifurcation being configured to supply a respective condensing panel of the pair of condensing panels. The return manifold is configured to receive condensate from the pair of condensing panels. The condensate return duct is configured to convey condensate from the return manifold to the steam generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gweneal Vanden Borre, Michel Vouche, Marc Cornelis, Francis Badin, Benoit Thiry
  • Patent number: 8707699
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a natural draft cooling tower that employs an air cooled condenser. The aforementioned cooling tower operates by natural 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 central steam duct riser supplying steam to perimeter ducting via radial ducting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis Badin, Benoit Thiry, Marc Cornelis, Michel Vouche
  • Publication number: 20120103570
    Abstract: A system for condensing steam includes a steam supply duct, a supply riser, a supply manifold, a pair of condensing panels, a return manifold, and a condensate return. The steam supply duct is configured to convey steam from a steam generator. The supply riser is configured to convey steam from the steam supply duct. The supply manifold is configured to convey steam from the supply riser. The pair of condensing panels is configured to receive steam from the supply manifold. The supply manifold bifurcates with each bifurcation being configured to supply a respective condensing panel of the pair of condensing panels. The return manifold is configured to receive condensate from the pair of condensing panels. The condensate return duct is configured to convey condensate from the return manifold to the steam generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Gweneal Vanden Borre, Michel Vouche, Marc Cornelis, Francis Badin, Benoit Thiry
  • Publication number: 20110226450
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a natural draft cooling tower that employs an air cooled condenser. The aforementioned cooling tower operates by natural 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 central steam duct riser supplying steam to perimeter ducting via radial ducting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis BADIN, Benoit Thiry, Marc Cornelis, Michel Vouche