Abstract: A method and system for utilizing integrated fiber optic sensors to provide continuous feedback. A method includes receiving sensor data from a plurality of fiber optic sensors, aggregating first fiber optic cables corresponding to the plurality of fiber optic sensors, and transmitting the sensor data through a second fiber optic cable to a connector.

Abstract: A method (300) for operating a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an apparatus (102) to select a set point temperature and allow the HVAC system to reach the set point temperature. The apparatus (102) maintains the set point temperature for a predetermined duration and reach a first temperature by changing the setpoint temperature by a predefined value and maintain the first temperature for a first predetermined duration. The first temperature is changed by the predefined value to reach a second temperature and maintain the second temperature for a second predetermined duration. The apparatus modify the second temperature by the predefined value to reach the first temperature and maintain the first temperature for a third predetermined duration. The apparatus (102) modifies the first temperature by the predefined value to reach the set point temperature.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a bezel as a first metallic component, a dial as a second metallic component to form a capacitor with the bezel, an inner ring as a dielectric disposed between the bezel and the dial, at least one processor configured to obtain a capacitance value generated by a touch input on the bezel.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a bezel as a first metallic component, a dial as a second metallic component to form a capacitor with the bezel, an inner ring as a dielectric disposed between the bezel and the dial, at least one processor configured to obtain a capacitance value generated by a touch input on the bezel.

Abstract: A method and electronic device for providing multi-level security is provided. The method includes detecting a type of a gesture performed by a user on a portion of the electronic device, identifying the user based on fingerprint data of the user, wherein the fingerprint data of the user is obtained while the gesture is being performed, determining at least one activity to be performed based on the type of the gesture and the user, and controlling the at least one activity to be automatically performed in the electronic device.

Abstract: A method and capacitive touch panel are provided. The method includes receiving, by a sensing circuit, raw data for detecting a touch object in a proximity of a capacitive touch panel, where the raw data includes a difference of a mutual capacitance value and a self-capacitance value at each of touch nodes of the capacitive touch panel; processing, by a touch sensing controller, the received raw data to derive digitized capacitance data; classifying, by the touch sensing controller, the digitized capacitance data; and estimating, by the touch sensing controller, at least one of a location of the touch object on the capacitive touch panel and a distance of the touch object from the capacitive touch panel within the proximity using the classified capacitance data.

Abstract: Systems and devices configured to reduce thermal design clearances (e.g., between stationary nozzles connected to the inner casing and rotor buckets connected to the rotor) in turbines by actively controlling casing movements and/or locations during turbine operation are disclosed. In one embodiment, a clearance management system includes: a first inner casing support arm shaped to connect to an inner casing of a turbine and extend through an outer casing of the turbine; a seal system disposed about the first inner casing support arm and configured to connect to the outer casing; and a set of actuators disposed on a turbine foundation of the turbine and connected to the first inner casing support arm, the set of actuators located external to the outer casing and configured to adjust a position of the inner casing relative to the outer casing via manipulation of the first inner casing support arm.

Abstract: A seal ring assembly for use with a rotary machine that includes an axis of rotation includes a seal housing comprising a secondary sealing surface and a secondary seal assembly coupled to the seal housing. The secondary seal assembly includes a seal ring coupled to the seal housing, wherein the seal ring is configured to form a secondary seal with the secondary sealing surface. The secondary seal assembly also includes at least one protection ring positioned upstream from the seal ring. The secondary seal assembly is configured to be biased along the axis such that biasing the at least one protection ring facilitates removing debris from at least a portion of the secondary sealing surface over which the seal ring travels during biasing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward a face seal including a stator ring configured to be disposed about a rotor of a turbine, wherein the stator ring includes a first ring segment and a second ring segment which are circumferentially split and configured to cooperatively form the stator ring, and bearing elements disposed between the first and second ring segments and configured to enable relative axial motion between the first and second ring segments at interfaces between the first and second ring segments. The stator ring further includes hydrodynamic surface features on surfaces of the first and second ring segments configured for facing the rotor, wherein the hydrodynamic surface features comprise Y-shaped grooves each comprising a stem portion extending from a middle region of stator ring and splitting into inner and outer branches extending towards inner and outer diameters of the stator ring and terminating prior to the inner and outer diameters.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward a face seal including a stator ring configured to be disposed about a rotor of a turbine, wherein stator ring comprises a first ring segment and a second ring segment configured to cooperatively form the stator ring, wherein the first and second ring segments are circumferentially split and have at least one bearing element disposed between the first and second ring segments, and wherein the at least one bearing element is configured to enable relative axial motion between the first and second ring segments at interfaces between the first and second ring segments.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward a face seal including a stator ring configured to be disposed about a rotor of a turbine, wherein stator ring comprises a first ring segment and a second ring segment configured to cooperatively form the stator ring, wherein the first and second ring segments are circumferentially split and have at least one bearing element disposed between the first and second ring segments, and wherein the at least one bearing element is configured to enable relative axial motion between the first and second ring segments at interfaces between the first and second ring segments

Abstract: A method for driving a touch sensor controller is provided. The method includes receiving touch data from a touch sensor panel and performing interpolation on the received touch data using characterization parameters according to a size and location of a conductor to increase a number of touch data points.

Abstract: A seal ring assembly for use with a rotary machine that includes an axis of rotation includes a seal housing comprising a secondary sealing surface and a secondary seal assembly coupled to the seal housing. The secondary seal assembly includes a seal ring coupled to the seal housing, wherein the seal ring is configured to form a secondary seal with the secondary sealing surface. The secondary seal assembly also includes at least one protection ring positioned upstream from the seal ring. The secondary seal assembly is configured to be biased along the axis such that biasing the at least one protection ring facilitates removing debris from at least a portion of the secondary sealing surface over which the seal ring travels during biasing.

Abstract: Systems and devices configured to reduce thermal design clearances (e.g., between stationary nozzles connected to the inner casing and rotor buckets connected to the rotor) in turbines by actively controlling casing movements and/or locations during turbine operation are disclosed. In one embodiment, a clearance management system includes: a first inner casing support arm shaped to connect to an inner casing of a turbine and extend through an outer casing of the turbine; a seal system disposed about the first inner casing support arm and configured to connect to the outer casing; and a set of actuators disposed on a turbine foundation of the turbine and connected to the first inner casing support arm, the set of actuators located external to the outer casing and configured to adjust a position of the inner casing relative to the outer casing via manipulation of the first inner casing support arm.

Abstract: A turbomachine component includes a first housing portion having a first end that extends to a second end. At least one of the first and second ends includes a first sealing surface having a seal receiving passage. A second housing portion includes a first end that extends to a second end. At least one of the first and second ends includes a second sealing surface configured and disposed to register with the first sealing surface. A seal member is provided in the seal receiving passage. The seal member includes a plurality of bristles that extend toward the second sealing surface.

Abstract: A seal and slot assembly for sealing joints between casings of a turbomachine including: a first slot in a first casing flange; a second slot in a second casing flange, wherein a joint is formed between the first casing flange and second casing flange and the first slot overlaps with the second slot; a chamber formed by the first slot and second slot, and a seal in the chamber and configured to slide with respect to at least one surface of the first slot and the second slot due to gas pressure in the chamber.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a seal assembly includes a mounting structure coupled to an inner static structure in a turbine. Further, the seal assembly includes a brush seal member coupled to the mounting structure, wherein the brush seal member includes a first end that is in sealing contact with a rotor and a second end in sealing contact with a stator and wherein the brush seal member includes a plurality of bristles.

Abstract: A system having an axial brush seal assembly is provided, having a first component, a second component, at least two plates that generally oppose one another, a plurality of seal bristles, and a base plate. The first component has a first sealing surface. The second component has a second sealing surface. The plurality of seal bristles are received between the at least two plates. The plurality of seal bristles include a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is configured to selectively seal against the first sealing surface and the second end portion is configured to selectively seal against the second sealing surface. At least one of the at least two plates is connected to the base plate, and the base plate supports the brush seal assembly. The axial brush seal assembly provides sealing for two leakage paths simultaneously.

Abstract: The present application thus provides a retractable seal system for use between a high pressure side and a low pressure side of a turbine engine. The retractable seal system may include a seal positioned in a slot of a stationary component, a pressure balance pocket positioned about the seal, and a conduit in communication with the pressure balance pocket and the high pressure side.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a seal assembly includes a mounting structure coupled to an inner static structure in a turbine. Further, the seal assembly includes a brush seal member coupled to the mounting structure, wherein the brush seal member includes a first end that is in sealing contact with a rotor and a second end in sealing contact with a stator and wherein the brush seal member includes a plurality of bristles.