Abstract: There is disclosed a stator vane assembly comprising a support structure 14 arranged to be mounted to a mounting structure 16, a stator vane 12 radially extending from the support structure 14 and a continuity member 28 coupled to the support structure 14 and arranged in use to extend between the mounting structure 16 and the support structure 14 so as to provide a substantially continuous gas-washed surface across the mounting structure 16 and the support structure 14. There is also disclosed a method of forming a stator vane assembly, the method comprising the steps of forming at least one stator vane radially extending from a support structure having a continuity member coupled thereto.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for locating a stator (10) within a casing (16) of a rotating machine comprises at least one mounting plate (12) adapted to engage with the stator (10) and the casing (16). The mounting plate (12) has a series of discrete apertures (20) therein. The apertures (20) extend through the plate (12) and are arranged in an array to provide a convoluted path which impedes the transmission of the dynamic forces through the plate (12) and into the casing (16). The apertures (20) render the plate (12) more resilient to the dynamic forces that the stator (10) experiences in operation. Each aperture (20) divides the plate (12) into portions which provide anisotropic stiffness in the radial and tangential directions.

Abstract: A control mechanism is provided for moving at least two components of a gas turbine engine. The control mechanism comprises a movable actuation rod and a first linkage arrangement which includes a first bell crank connecting the actuation rod to a first component. Movement of the actuation rod produces an output motion of the first bell crank which in turn drives movement of the first component. The control mechanism further comprises a second linkage arrangement which includes a second bell crank connecting the actuation rod to a second component. Movement of the actuation rod produces an output motion of the second bell crank which in turn drives movement of the second component. The first and the second linkage arrangements are configure so that over a predetermined range of movement of the actuation rod the first component is moved which the second component is not moved.

Abstract: There is disclosed a stator vane assembly comprising a support structure 14 arranged to be mounted to a mounting structure 16, a stator vane 12 radially extending from the support structure 14 and a continuity member 28 coupled to the support structure 14 and arranged in use to extend between the mounting structure 16 and the support structure 14 so as to provide a substantially continuous gas-washed surface across the mounting structure 16 and the support structure 14. There is also disclosed a method of forming a stator vane assembly, the method comprising the steps of forming at least one stator vane radially extending from a support structure having a continuity member coupled thereto.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for locating a stator (10) within a casing (16) of a rotating machine comprises at least one mounting plate (12) adapted to engage with the stator (10) and the casing (16). The mounting plate (12) has a series of discrete apertures (20) therein. The apertures (20) extend through the plate (12) and are arranged in an array to provide a convoluted path which impedes the transmission of the dynamic forces through the plate (12) and into the casing (16). The apertures (20) render the plate (12) more resilient to the dynamic forces that the stator (10) experiences in operation. Each aperture (20) divides the plate (12) into portions which provide anisotropic stiffness in the radial and tangential directions.

Abstract: A control mechanism is provided for moving at least two components of a gas turbine engine. The control mechanism comprises a moveable actuation rod. The control mechanism further comprises a first linkage arrangement which includes a first bell crank and which operatively connects the actuation rod to a first component of the gas turbine engine. Movement of the actuation rod produces an output motion of the first bell crank which in turn drives movement of the first component. The control mechanism further comprises a second linkage arrangement which includes a second bell crank and which operatively connects the actuation rod to a second component of the gas turbine engine. Movement of the actuation rod produces an output motion of the second bell crank which in turn drives movement of the second component.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for Scrubbing exhaust streams to approach Zero Emissions with utility in Coal Fired Electricity Generation. The Scrubbing “Ionized” Rainstorm Tunnel (S.I.R.T.) a.k.a. Natural State Hydrologic Cycle Emulator comprises a tunnel that sprays exhaust streams with “ionized” water, cost effectively scrubbing toxic constituents mimicking the atmospheric and hydrologic cycle. Various tunnel configurations greatly increase dwell times beyond that of other methods to any chosen scrubbing agent allowing for more complete absorption of all toxic emissions i.e. sulfates, nitrates, heavy metals and volatile organic compounds produced by combustion of coal or other dirty fuels. The design incorporates advantageous removal points for further micro and nano effluent treatment and simplified sequestration of Carbon Dioxide if desired.