Patents by Inventor Gilbert Braun
Gilbert Braun 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: 10054010Abstract: A drainage system includes at least one inflow pipe, a first outflow pipe, and a pressure vessel connected to the inflow pipe and the first outflow pipe separately. A throttle orifice plate and at least one switching valve are connected in series on each inflow pipe, and a throttle orifice plate and at least one switching valve are connected in series on the outflow pipe. The drainage system further includes a pressure release device, a check valve is also connected in series on each said inflow pipe, and a pressure measurement device is also connected to the pressure vessel. The pressure release device is an automatic pressure control valve connected to the pressure vessel. The drainage system for a gas turbine can remove condensate during operation of the gas turbine, thereby ensuring safe operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Gilbert Braun, Shi Yun Tang
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Publication number: 20170350767Abstract: A thermocouple system, has a metal feedthrough having a cylindrical portion having an axis of symmetry and a terminal end region arranged thereon, which completely closes the cylindrical portion, and which has at least two passageways, the opening cross-section of which is smaller than the cross-sectional surface vertical to the axis of symmetry through the cylindrical portion. Through one passageway, a thermocouple is guided, and in the region of the passageway, the thermocouple is connected to the end region in a fluid-tight manner by way of a seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gilbert Braun, Andreas Böttcher, Olga Deiss, Thomas Grieb, Ljiljana Hanf, Jens Kleinfeld, Tobias Krieger, Fabian Sander
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Publication number: 20160003107Abstract: A drainage system includes at least one inflow pipe, a first outflow pipe, and a pressure vessel connected to the inflow pipe and the first outflow pipe separately. A throttle orifice plate and at least one switching valve are connected in series on each inflow pipe, and a throttle orifice plate and at least one switching valve are connected in series on the outflow pipe. The drainage system further includes a pressure release device, a check valve is also connected in series on each said inflow pipe, and a pressure measurement device is also connected to the pressure vessel. The pressure release device is an automatic pressure control valve connected to the pressure vessel. The drainage system for a gas turbine can remove condensate during operation of the gas turbine, thereby ensuring safe operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Gilbert BRAUN, Shi Yun TANG
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Patent number: 9200935Abstract: A method to determine a mass proportion of a first component of a multi-component fluid is provided that includes separating the first component in a separation step at least in part from the multi-component fluid, determining at least two reference flow rates, selected from a flow rate of the multi-component fluid supplied to the separation step, a flow rate of a residual fluid resulting from the separation of the first component, and a flow rate of a separation fluid accumulating in the separation step, and determining the mass proportion of the first component from the selected reference flow rates, taking into account a non-separated residual content of the first component in the residual fluid. An extraneous content of an additional separated component of the multi-component fluid is additionally taken into account.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Gilbert Braun, Peter Kury
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Publication number: 20140190271Abstract: A method to determine a mass proportion of a first component of a multi-component fluid is provided that includes separating the first component in a separation step at least in part from the multi-component fluid, determining at least two reference flow rates, selected from a flow rate of the multi-component fluid supplied to the separation step, a flow rate of a residual fluid resulting from the separation of the first component, and a flow rate of a separation fluid accumulating in the separation step, and determining the mass proportion of the first component from the selected reference flow rates, taking into account a non-separated residual content of the first component in the residual fluid. An extraneous content of an additional separated component of the multi-component fluid is additionally taken into account.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Gilbert Braun, Peter Kury
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Patent number: 8275231Abstract: An optical waveguide with a tubular or hose-like housing is provided, which is used in a high-temperature environment, such as, for example, in a burner. The housing has an input opening, an output opening and a center line extending from the input opening to the output opening. In the interior of the housing, transparent spheres are lined up along with center line. The light is guided on account of the refraction of a light beam upon entering and exiting from the transparent spheres.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gilbert Braun, Volker Ertle, Christian Henke, Gülsen Kisaboyun, Andreas Pahl, Bernd Prade, Uwe Scheuer, Wolfgang Stammen, Edmund Zastrozny
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Patent number: 8033719Abstract: The invention relates to a gas turbine, with a flow path for a hot gas, enclosed by a channel wall with at least one measuring probe, arranged in the channel wall, for determination of a parameter of the hot gas, said measuring probe comprising a temperature-resistant measuring tip in contact with the hot gas and a measuring line, arranged outside the flow path in a protective sleeve. According to the invention, such a gas turbine with a structurally uncomplicated protective sleeve for measuring lines from measuring probes, in which the measuring lines can be economically fitted and securely protected from excessively high operating temperatures, may be achieved, whereby the protective sleeve has a flow of coolant running therethrough which may be taken from a coolant supply connected to the protective sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Matthias Beutin, Gilbert Braun, Holger Eisenlohr, Giuseppe Gaio, Frank Günther, Kai-Uwe Rogos, Bernd Vonnemann, Edmund Zastrozny
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Publication number: 20100180569Abstract: A lead arrangement (1), in particular a high voltage lead arrangement, for being installed in a combustor unit to connect an ignition system of the combustor unit to an external power source and to deliver an ignition voltage to the ignition system, comprises: a tube (3) having a tube wall (4) and an lumen surrounded by the tube wall, at least one lead (5) extending through the lumen of the tube, and a mineral isolator material (7) disposed between the lead and the tube wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2006Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Matthias Beutin, Gilbert Braun, Holger Eisenlohr, Giuseppe Gaio, Frank Günther, Kai-Uwe Rogos, Bernd Vonnemann, Edmund Zastrozny
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Publication number: 20100046073Abstract: An optical waveguide with a tubular or hose-like housing is provided, which is used in a high-temperature environment, such as, for example, in a burner. The housing has an input opening, an output opening and a centre line extending from the input opening to the output opening. In the interior of the housing, transparent spheres are lined up along with centre line. The light is guided on account of the refraction of a light beam upon entering and exiting from the transparent spheres.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Gilbert Braun, Volker Ertle, Christian Henke, Gülsen Kisaboyun, Andreas Pahl, Bernd Prade, Uwe Scheuer, Wolfgang Stammen, Edmund Zastrozny
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Publication number: 20090175316Abstract: The invention relates to a gas turbine, with a flow path for a hot gas, enclosed by a channel wall with at least one measuring probe, arranged in the channel wall, for determination of a parameter of the hot gas, said measuring probe comprising a temperature-resistant measuring tip in contact with the hot gas and a measuring line, arranged outside the flow path in a protective sleeve. According to the invention, such a gas turbine with a structurally uncomplicated protective sleeve for measuring lines from measuring probes, in which the measuring lines can be economically fitted and securely protected from excessively high operating temperatures, may be achieved, whereby the protective sleeve has a flow of coolant running therethrough which may be taken from a coolant supply connected to the protective sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2006Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Matthias Beutin, Gilbert Braun, Holger Eisenlohr, Giuseppe Gaio, Frank Günther, Kai-Uwe Rogos, Bernd Vonnemann, Edmund Zastrozny
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Patent number: 6490867Abstract: A method of operating a burner, in particular, a burner of a gas turbine, and a burner configuration include supplying an adjustable burner with fuel through a supply line. The fuel quantity is set by an opening of a control element as a function of a selected output of the burner. A calorific value of the fuel is determined, and the degree of opening is calculated and directly set using the output and the calorific value, resulting in a variable output control that is operationally reliable with respect to perturbations. A controller is connected to the control element having a selectable opening for setting the fuel quantity. In the controller, the degree of opening can be determined as a function of the output, the type of the fuel, and a pressure loss in the fuel supply line, and a corresponding signal can be transmitted to the control element such that the degree of opening is set.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2001Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gilbert Braun, Eberhard Deuker
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Publication number: 20010023578Abstract: A method of operating a burner, in particular, a burner of a gas turbine, and a burner configuration include supplying an adjustable burner with fuel through a supply line. The fuel quantity is set by an opening of a control element as a function of a selected output of the burner. A calorific value of the fuel is determined, and the degree of opening is calculated and directly set using the output and the calorific value, resulting in a variable output control that is operationally reliable with respect to perturbations. A controller is connected to the control element having a selectable opening for setting the fuel quantity. In the controller, the degree of opening can be determined as a function of the output, the type of the fuel, and a pressure loss in the fuel supply line, and a corresponding signal can be transmitted to the control element such that the degree of opening is set.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2001Publication date: September 27, 2001Inventors: Gilbert Braun, Eberhard Deuker