Abstract: This disclosure describes, in one embodiment, a corrosion monitoring device to monitor fluid flowing to a turbo-machine. The device comprises an elongated body member in the form of a threaded rod. The elongated body member comprises test elements that have material properties responsive to the corrosive components. In one example, the test elements comprise cylindrical tubes that can slide onto the threaded rod. The assembly is positioned in flow streams and, more particularly, finds particular use in the flow stream of fluid found in an inlet system that couples with a turbine (e.g., a gas or steam turbine).

Abstract: This disclosure describes embodiments of a system and device for measuring corrosive components suspended in air flowing to a turbo-machine. The device comprises a fluid circuit with a detection module having a sensing element disposed in a manifold. The manifold surrounds the sensing element to prevent mixing of the flow of sample air in the manifold with air from the surrounding environment. In one example, the fluid circuit also comprises a fluid flow module with elements to monitor flow characteristics of the flow of sample air. Operation of the fluid flow module can effectuate changes in flow characteristics of the flow of sample air to optimize detection of the corrosive components.

Abstract: A system for strategic management and communication of data in machine environments includes at least one communication module for communicating data with an off-board system, the communication module being disposed in a machine environment and adapted for use with one or more communication methods. The system also includes a data interpreter communicatively coupled to the at least one communication module. The data interpreter is configured to communicate operation data associated with a machine, the operation data including a plurality of operational aspects associated with at least a portion the machine. The data interpreter prioritizes each of the plurality of operational aspects in a communication queue associated with the data interpreter.

Abstract: A method of assembling an evaporative cooler for use with a gas turbine engine system. The method includes coupling a drain pan to a support frame, wherein the drain pan includes a front wall and a back wall. A media support assembly is coupled to the drain pan to form the evaporative cooler. The media support assembly includes a media support wall and a rear flange. The media support wall extends substantially perpendicularly from the drain pan front wall and defines a continuous drainage chamber between the drain pan front wall and the back wall.

Abstract: An evaporative cooler for cooling air includes a cooling housing having an air inlet and an air outlet and an evaporation media, located within the cooling housing intermediate the air inlet and the air outlet for air flow there through and for receiving water to permit evaporation of at least some water. The evaporative cooler includes a drain pan located within the cooling housing and below the evaporation media to catch water which has not evaporated and falling from the evaporation media and a sump located within the cooling housing and below the drain pan for collecting water for use in supplying water to the evaporation media. The evaporative cooler includes a pipe connecting the drain pan to the sump for water movement from the drain pan to the sump and an air vent located within the cooling housing and connected to the pipe, the air vent being open to air within the cooling housing and above the drain pan to permit release of air from within the pipe.

Abstract: A gasket stop and gasket housing apparatus are provided. In one embodiment, the invention provides a gasket stop comprising: a body having: a first surface; and a second surface spaced from and substantially parallel to the first surface; an opening extending from the first surface to the second surface; at least one pillar extending at an acute angle from the first surface; and at least one retaining device having: an upright portion with at least one face; and a projecting portion extending outwardly from the body beyond the at least one face of the upright portion, whereby the at least one pillar and the at least one retaining device pass through a slot in a member such that the projecting portion secures the gasket stop against the member.

Abstract: A filter pocket arrangement that provides increased filter media area is described. In one embodiment, each filter pocket includes a pocket mouth that attaches to a filter frame and a pocket body extending longitudinally away from the pocket mouth to a closed end. The closed end is folded back inward towards the pocket mouth to form a tuck fold that defines a first sub-filter pocket and a second sub-filter pocket at the pocket mouth. The first sub-filter pocket and the second sub-filter pocket each has a sub-pocket mouth that coincides with a portion of the pocket mouth, with sidewalls extending longitudinally therefrom to form an apex at the closed end of the filter pocket. The first sub-filter pocket is separated from the second sub-filter pocket by the tuck fold.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a filter latching device for use in a filtering system that provides filtered intake air for a power generation facility. In some embodiments, a filter latch is provided that includes a hinge coupled to the filter frame and an S-shaped retaining plate rotatably coupled to the hinge. In some embodiments, the S-shaped retaining plate provides an over-center action mechanism that locks the retaining plate in place against a sealing flange and a camming surface that provides gradually increasing pressure on the sealing flange as the latch is engaged.

Abstract: An evaporative cooler for cooling air includes a cooling housing having an air inlet and an air outlet and an evaporation media, located within the cooling housing intermediate the air inlet and the air outlet for air flow there through and for receiving water to permit evaporation of at least some water. The evaporative cooler includes a drain pan located within the cooling housing and below the evaporation media to catch water which has not evaporated and falling from the evaporation media and a sump located within the cooling housing and below the drain pan for collecting water for use in supplying water to the evaporation media. The evaporative cooler includes a pipe connecting the drain pan to the sump for water movement from the drain pan to the sump and an air vent located within the cooling housing and connected to the pipe, the air vent being open to air within the cooling housing and above the drain pan to permit release of air from within the pipe.

Abstract: In providing a wireless communication service of a selected type, a user of a mobile communication device may attempt to access the selected type of service despite his/her subscription to a different type of service. In processing the device's request for accessing the selected type of service, an authentication vector is retrieved based on information identifying the device in the request. The access to the selected type of service may be denied after it is determined that a presentation of the authentication vector does not conform to the selected type of service.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a filter latching device for use in a filtering system that provides filtered intake air for a power generation facility. In some embodiments, a filter latch is provided that includes a hinge coupled to the filter frame and an S-shaped retaining plate rotatably coupled to the hinge. In some embodiments, the S-shaped retaining plate provides an over-center action mechanism that locks the retaining plate in place against a sealing flange and a camming surface that provides gradually increasing pressure on the sealing flange as the latch is engaged.

Abstract: A tire monitoring system for a vehicle having tires determines if two tires share a same side of the vehicle based on a state of each of the two tires. In at least one embodiment, a first output signal indicative of a state of a first tire and a second output signal indicative of a state of a second tire are transmitted and received. A determination as to whether the first tire and the second tire are on a same side of the vehicle based on the state of the first tire and the state of the second tire is made.

Abstract: A system for strategic management and communication of data in machine environments includes at least one communication module for communicating data with an off-board system, the communication module being disposed in a machine environment and adapted for use with one or more communication methods. The system also includes a data interpreter communicatively coupled to the at least one communication module. The data interpreter is configured to communicate operation data associated with a machine, the operation data including a plurality of operational aspects associated with at least a portion the machine. The data interpreter prioritizes each of the plurality of operational aspects in a communication queue associated with the data interpreter.

Abstract: The invention provides ways to determine the impact of diluting a solution wherein the diluting may be carried out for any of a variety of purposes. In one embodiment, the method enables accurate volume dispensation calculations independent of meniscus shape. In another embodiment, the method enables accurate determination of plate washing efficiency. In yet another embodiment, the method enables the accurate determination of dilution ratio over a plurality of dilution steps. The methods described may be carried out using one or more systems arranged to perform the steps. A kit of the invention includes instructions for carrying out the steps of the methods and, optionally, one or more solutions suitable for conducting photometric measurements.

Abstract: A tire monitoring system for a vehicle having tires determines if two tires share a same side of the vehicle based on a state of each of the two tires. In at least one embodiment, a first output signal indicative of a state of a first tire and a second output signal indicative of a state of a second tire are transmitted and received. A determination as to whether the first tire and the second tire are on a same side of the vehicle based on the state of the first tire and the state of the second tire is made.

Abstract: A method for precisely and accurately determining the volume of a test liquid aliquot which can be used to calibrate a liquid delivery device. The method is particularly useful for determining the volume of an aliquot of a test liquid which is complex or non-aqueous, or is both complex and non-aqueous. The test-stock mixture contains at least the test liquid and a stock solution including a first dye, the first dye having absorbance characteristics which are measurably distinguishable from the absorbance characteristics of a second dye. The test-stock mixture is mixed with a diluent including the second dye to form a sample solution to be used to measure absorbances of the first dye and the second dye. The volume of the test-stock mixture aliquot is calculated by using a formula based on the Beer-Lambert law which incorporates the measured absorbance values and a dilution characteristic of the test-stock mixture.

Abstract: A spot welding apparatus having a welding gun with movable and fixed electrodes carried on an articulating wrist, the apparatus comprising: a) a robotically actuated articulating wrist carrying the gun for movement to and from a welding position for a workpiece; b) a primary cylinder assembly connecting the wrist to the movable electrode of the gun for imposing pressure by such movable electrode to the workpiece and to the fixed electrode during a welding stroke toward the workpiece; and c) a fixing cylinder assembly connecting the wrist to the fixed electrode, the fixing cylinder assembly having (i) a fixing cylinder housing with a movable fixing piston therein connected to the fixed electrode of the welding gun and having a fixing piston stop, (ii) a primary balancing spring acting between the fixing cylinder housing and the movable fixing piston to carry the weight of the gun, (iii) structure for introducing a fixing air pressure into the fixing cylinder housing to urge the fixing piston to a position lock

Abstract: Radiation measuring apparatus includes a sensor assembly (10) including a sensor (16) which includes a scintillating body (30, 30') that absorbs radiation to be sensed and converts it to light. A measuring device (38) measures the intensity of the light emitted by the scintillating body and thereby indicates the amount of radiation to which the body (30) has been exposed. The sensor assembly may also include an optical fiber (12) by which the light emitted by the scintillating body is conducted to the measuring device (38). A plug (14) located on an end of the optical fiber remote from the sensor (16) is adapted to be detachably inserted in a connecting socket (40) of the measuring device (38). In this way the sensor assembly (10) is readily exchangeable for a new assembly.