Patents by Inventor Paul Sherwood Bryant
Paul Sherwood Bryant 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: 10502136Abstract: A filtration system and methods of assembly and operation are provided. The filtration system includes an array of perforated tubes in flow communication with a flow of intake air. Each perforated tube comprises a solids inlet and a solids outlet. The system also includes a solids feed system comprising a feed line coupled in flow communication with said solids inlet and configured to channel sorbent material through each perforated tube in said array. The filtration system also includes a monitoring arrangement for monitoring a parameter associated with the intake air, and varying the operation of the system based upon said parameter.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Robert Warren Taylor, Stephen David Hiner, Paul Sherwood Bryant
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Patent number: 10215093Abstract: Solutions for efficiently filtering air for a machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, a filter element for a filter assembly of a rotary machine is provided. The filter element includes: a first set of pleats, each pleat including a first tip radius and a first spacing; and a second set of pleats, each pleat including a second tip radius and a second spacing, wherein the first and second set of pleats are positioned upon a continuous filter media.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Hongyi Zhou
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Publication number: 20170234221Abstract: Solutions for efficiently filtering air for a machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, a filter element for a filter assembly of a rotary machine is provided. The filter element includes: a first set of pleats, each pleat including a first tip radius and a first spacing; and a second set of pleats, each pleat including a second tip radius and a second spacing, wherein the first and second set of pleats are positioned upon a continuous filter media.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Hongyi Zhou
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Patent number: 9492780Abstract: A sorption arrangement for a gas turbine includes a sorbent-laden media. The sorbent-laden media is positioned within an inlet system for the gas turbine. The sorbent-laden media includes one or more sorbents. The sorbent-laden media contacts inlet air passing through the inlet system for the gas turbine such that gas phase contaminants are removed from the inlet air by the sorbent-laden media. A method of removing gas phase contaminants within an inlet system of a gas turbine is provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Robert Warren Taylor, Stephen David Hiner, Paul Sherwood Bryant, Vishal Bansal
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Publication number: 20160265436Abstract: Solutions for efficiently filtering air for a machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, a filter element for a filter assembly of a rotary machine is provided. The filter element includes: a first set of pleats, each pleat including a first tip radius and a first spacing; and a second set of pleats, each pleat including a second tip radius and a second spacing, wherein the first and second set of pleats are positioned upon a continuous filter media.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Hongyi Zhou
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Patent number: 9435260Abstract: A system for testing at least one air filter element is provided. The system includes a test rig, wherein the test rig includes an elongated duct, and at least one measurement device coupled to the duct. The at least one measurement device is configured to measure at least one characteristic representative of a condition within the duct. At least one air filter element is coupled within the test rig. At least one first salt spray test is performed on the at least one air filter element. The collected salt spray water and equivalent amount of dry salt remaining in the test rig are quantified. At least one second salt spray test is performed on the at least one air filter element, wherein the at least one air filter element is dust loaded prior to the at least one second salt spray test.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Stephen David Hiner, Bradly Aaron Kippel, Paul Sherwood Bryant, Giorgio Marchetti, Philippe Claudon
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Patent number: 9387426Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for managing turbine intake filters. In one embodiment, a system can include at least one memory configured to store computer-executable instructions and at least one controller configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be configured to monitor an indication associated with air flow through at least one filter of a turbine intake system. The instructions may be further configured to facilitate in the execution of at least management task of the turbine intake system, based at least in part on the indication of air flow through the filter.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Steve Hiner
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Patent number: 9371777Abstract: Solutions for efficiently filtering air for a machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, a filter element for a filter assembly of a rotary machine is provided. The filter element includes: a first set of pleats, each pleat including a first tip radius and a first spacing; and a second set of pleats, each pleat including a second tip radius and a second spacing, wherein the first and second set of pleats are positioned upon a continuous filter media.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Hongyi Zhou
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Publication number: 20160097324Abstract: A filtration system and methods of assembly and operation are provided. The filtration system includes an array of perforated tubes in flow communication with a flow of intake air. Each perforated tube comprises a solids inlet and a solids outlet. The system also includes a solids feed system comprising a feed line coupled in flow communication with said solids inlet and configured to channel sorbent material through each perforated tube in said array. The filtration system also includes a monitoring arrangement for monitoring a parameter associated with the intake air, and varying the operation of the system based upon said parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: BHA ALTAIR, LLCInventors: Robert Warren Taylor, Stephen David Hiner, Paul Sherwood Bryant
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Patent number: 9120046Abstract: This disclosure describes examples of a filter media for use in filter devices, e.g., pulse filter cartridges found in power generating systems. Embodiments of the filter media include a base media and a membrane, which partially covers one or both sides of the base media. In one embodiment, the membrane covers a membrane area of at least one side of the base media, wherein the membrane area is less than a total area of the side on which the membrane is disposed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Etienne Rene Jarrier, Martin Gregory Hatfield, Paul Sherwood Bryant
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Publication number: 20150196868Abstract: A sorption arrangement for a gas turbine includes a sorbent-laden media. The sorbent-laden media is positioned within an inlet system for the gas turbine. The sorbent-laden media includes one or more sorbents. The sorbent-laden media contacts inlet air passing through the inlet system for the gas turbine such that gas phase contaminants are removed from the inlet air by the sorbent-laden media. A method of removing gas phase contaminants within an inlet system of a gas turbine is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Robert Warren Taylor, Stephen David Hiner, Paul Sherwood Bryant, Vishal Bansal
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Publication number: 20150159603Abstract: A system for testing at least one air filter element is provided. The system includes a test rig, wherein the test rig includes an elongated duct, and at least one measurement device coupled to the duct. The at least one measurement device is configured to measure at least one characteristic representative of a condition within the duct. At least one air filter element is coupled within the test rig. At least one first salt spray test is performed on the at least one air filter element. The collected salt spray water and equivalent amount of dry salt remaining in the test rig are quantified. At least one second salt spray test is performed on the at least one air filter element, wherein the at least one air filter element is dust loaded prior to the at least one second salt spray test.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Stephen David Hiner, Bradly Aaron Kippel, Paul Sherwood Bryant, Giorgio Marchetti, Philippe Claudon
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Publication number: 20150159553Abstract: Methods of testing gas turbine filter elements under high or low temperature operating environments are provided. In one aspect, the method includes performing a fractional efficiency test on a filter. The method also includes heating or cooling the filter to a temperature that is higher or lower than an ambient temperature. The method further includes performing a second fractional efficiency test on the filter after the filter has been heated or cooled for a period of time at the temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Brad Aaron Kippel, Stephen David Hiner, Paul Sherwood Bryant, Giorgio Marchetti
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Publication number: 20150135948Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for managing turbine intake filters. In one embodiment, a system can include at least one memory configured to store computer-executable instructions and at least one controller configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be configured to monitor an indication associated with air flow through at least one filter of a turbine intake system. The instructions may be further configured to facilitate in the execution of at least management task of the turbine intake system, based at least in part on the indication of air flow through the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Steve Hiner
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Publication number: 20150135664Abstract: A coalescer includes a frame with at least one crossmember for securing a flexible coalescing net assembly. The coalescing net assembly is disposed across openings in the frame for capturing moisture in air flowing through the coalescer. The coalescing net assembly has an area greater than the frame area for increasing coalescing efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Etienne Rene Jarrier, Evdokia Ivanova Justice, Paul Sherwood Bryant, Alan Edwin Baigent, Stephen David Hiner
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Publication number: 20150135947Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for managing turbine intake filters. In one embodiment, a system can include at least one memory configured to store computer-executable instructions and at least one control device configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be configured to receive information associated with a filter and identify the filter based at least in part on the information received. The instructions may be further configured to pulse the filter based at least in part on the information received.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Michelle Fullerton Simpson
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Publication number: 20150107199Abstract: The present application provides a filtration apparatus assembly having a holding frame with a number of square holding frame apertures. The filtration apparatus assembly may include a cylindrical filter and a mounting frame. The mounting frame may include a mounting frame aperture sized for the cylindrical filter and a mounting frame flange sized for the square holding frame apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Peter John Duncan Smith, Paul Sherwood Bryant
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Patent number: 8997450Abstract: A filter cartridge assembly includes a first filter including a first cavity defined therein and a second filter coupled to the first filter. The second filter includes a second cavity defined therein in flow communication with first cavity. The filter cartridge assembly also includes at least one pre-filter extending about the first filter and the second filter such that a third cavity is defined between the at least one pre-filter and at least one of the first filter and the second filter.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Etienne Rene Jarrier, Charles Brake, Paul Sherwood Bryant
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Patent number: 8764414Abstract: A system includes a detector configured to detect a fog condition within an air flow directed toward a compressor. The system also includes a controller coupled to the detector, wherein the controller is configured to activate a first control measure in response to the fog condition.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Julio Enrique Mestroni
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Patent number: 8721755Abstract: An apparatus is provided and includes an inlet, including a peripheral wall formed to define a pathway along which gaseous, fluidic and particulate matter flow and two or more nets sequentially disposed in the pathway, the two or more nets being suspended on the peripheral wall with substantially no clearance between each of the two or more nets and the peripheral wall and held sufficiently loosely to permit relative movement of each of the two or more nets such that an effective pore size of the two or more nets is variable over time to encourage fluidic condensation at the two or more nets and to permit a relatively substantial portion of the gaseous and particulate matter to continue to flow.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: BHA Altair, LLCInventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Alan Edwin Baigent, Paul Christopher James Bissett, John Carl Davies, Evdokia Ivanovna Huddlestone, Etienne Rene Jarrier, Ian Hugh Sutherland