Patents by Inventor Sascha Schieke
Sascha Schieke 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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Publication number: 20240036011Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of corrosion and erosion monitoring of pipes and vessels. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a system and method for corrosion and erosion monitoring of pipes and vessels, where the system/method combines ultrasonic thickness monitoring using longitudinal waves with ultrasonic area monitoring using one or more guided waves, whereby representative thickness measurements are complemented by an area monitoring feature to detect localized corrosion/erosion in between representative thickness measurement locations. In another embodiment, a system and method for optimized asset health monitoring that includes an analytics solution is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Sascha Schieke, Daniel Lutolf-Carroll
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Publication number: 20240036012Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer for high temperature application forms part of ultrasonic wall thickness measurement system. The ultrasonic transducer has a modular design. The ultrasonic transducer has a modular design which enables the selection of piezoelectric element type based on field applications without changing the manufacturing process and redesigning of other components. A temperature sensor can be provided as part of the ultrasonic transducer. Methods of assembly are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Ke Wang, Dumitru Rosca, Sascha Schieke
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Publication number: 20230064270Abstract: This disclosure relates to the monitoring and detection of corrosion and/or erosion of pipes, vessels, and other components in an industrial facility. The monitoring system may comprise of an arrangement of guided wave (GW) transducers and a longitudinal wave (LW) transducer affixed to the piping component to collectively measure for localized corrosion of the piping component without necessarily requiring a thickness map. The monitoring system may use an intelligent amplified multiplexer/switch to control the operation of the transducers that may be controlled and operated to generate waves in the kilohertz range and megahertz range with the same hardware.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Sascha SCHIEKE, Alexander S. CHERNYSHOV, Mariusz KLOZA, Raymundo VELARDE, Dumitru ROSCA, Ke WANG
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Publication number: 20220373515Abstract: An ultrasonic patch transducer is configured to be secured to an outer surface of a structural asset, such as a pipe or pressure vessel, for condition monitoring. The ultrasonic patch transducer includes a housing defining a centerline between a first end of the housing and a second end of the housing, a piezoelectric element within the housing and positioned along the centerline, and at least two magnets within the housing and positioned along the centerline. The at least two magnets and the piezoelectric element are configured to be positioned along a tangent plane of the structural asset.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: Molex, LLCInventors: Ke WANG, Alexander S. CHERNYSHOV, Mariusz KLOZA, Sascha SCHIEKE, Dumitru ROSCA
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Patent number: 9200982Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention include a system having: at least one computing device connected with an array of ultrasonic probes on a gas turbomachine component, the at least one computing device configured to: instruct a first probe in the array of ultrasonic probes to transmit an ultrasonic beam to at least one additional probe in the array of ultrasonic probes; and determine a property of a medium between the first probe and the at least one additional probe based upon a time between transmission of the ultrasonic beam from the first probe and reception of the ultrasonic beam at the at least one additional probe.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Sascha Schieke, Vivek Venugopal Badami, Achalesh Kumar Pandey
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Patent number: 8972219Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems of monitoring electrical brushes in electrical rotating machinery. One embodiment of the method comprises continuously measuring at least one parameter associated with an electrical brush; and determining, using the at least one continuously measured parameter associated with the electrical brush, maintenance for the electrical brush.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Sascha Schieke, Aditi Yogin Koppikar, Mark Andrew Sporer, Chongchan Lee
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Publication number: 20150007641Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention include a system having: at least one computing device connected with an array of ultrasonic probes on a gas turbomachine component, the at least one computing device configured to: instruct a first probe in the array of ultrasonic probes to transmit an ultrasonic beam to at least one additional probe in the array of ultrasonic probes; and determine a property of a medium between the first probe and the at least one additional probe based upon a time between transmission of the ultrasonic beam from the first probe and reception of the ultrasonic beam at the at least one additional probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Sascha Schieke, Vivek Venugopal Badami, Achalesh Kumar Pandey
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Publication number: 20140208755Abstract: A method and system for measuring a mass flow rate in a portion of a flow path in an inlet duct of a gas turbine engine is provided. The system includes a sensor assembly attached to the inlet duct. The sensor assembly includes a tube with a longitudinal axis disposed in a substantially laminar flow region of the inlet duct, and a flow conditioner disposed in the tube. A hot wire sensor disposed in the tube is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventors: Sanji Ekanayake, Alston Ilford Scipio, Rex Allen Morgan, Sascha Schieke, Thomas C. Billheimer
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Patent number: 8770027Abstract: The invention relates to a nondestructive ultrasonic test method in which at least one ultrasonic pulse is emitted into a workpiece under test by at least one ultrasonic transmitter (3), the ultrasonic pulse is reflected on boundary surfaces within the workpiece, the reflected ultrasound is received by at least one ultrasonic receiver (2), and the associated signals are evaluated, the ultrasound penetrating a damping block (4) that is arranged between the workpiece and the transmitter or receiver.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2009Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies GmbHInventors: York Oberdoerfer, Michael Berke, Wolf-Dietrich Kleinert, Jerome Poirier, Sascha Schieke
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Patent number: 8739630Abstract: The invention relates to a nondestructive ultrasonic test method in which at least one ultrasonic pulse is emitted into a workpiece under test by means of at least one ultrasonic transmitter (3), the ultrasonic pulse is reflected on boundary surfaces within the workpiece, the reflected ultrasound is received by at least one ultrasonic receiver (2), and the associated signals are evaluated, the ultrasound penetrating a damping block (4) that is arranged between the workpiece and the transmitter or receiver.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2009Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: GE Sensing & Inspection TechnologyInventors: York Oberdoerfer, Michael Berke, Wolf-Dietrich Kleinert, Jerome Poirier, Sascha Schieke
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Publication number: 20140119914Abstract: Load control systems and methods for shafts are provided. The load control system includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes a plurality of ultrasonic probes mounted to the shaft, each of the plurality of ultrasonic sensors configured to produce an ultrasonic wave on the shaft. The sensor assembly further includes a plurality of receivers mounted to the shaft, each of the plurality of receivers configured to sense the ultrasonic wave produced by one of the plurality of ultrasonic probes. The load control system further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor assembly and configured to measure a travel time of the ultrasonic wave produced by each of the plurality of ultrasonic probes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Sascha Schieke, Bharat Bagepalli, Nilesh Tralshawala, Aditi Koppikar, Pekka Sipilae
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System and method for detecting loads transmitted through a blade root of a wind turbine rotor blade
Patent number: 8591187Abstract: In one aspect, a system for detecting loads transmitted through a blade root of a rotor blade of a wind turbine is disclosed. The system may include a root attachment assembly configured to couple the blade root to a hub of the wind turbine. The root attachment assembly may include a barrel nut mounted within a portion of the blade root and a root bolt extending from the barrel nut. In addition, the system may include a sensor associated with the root attachment assembly. The sensor may be configured to detect loads transmitted through at least one of the barrel nut and the root bolt.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Bharat Bagepalli, Nilesh Tralshawala, Aditi Koppikar, Sascha Schieke, Pekka Sipilae -
Publication number: 20130218514Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of methods and systems of monitoring electrical brushes in electrical rotating machinery. One embodiment of the method comprises continuously measuring at least one parameter associated with an electrical brush; and determining, using the at least one continuously measured parameter associated with the electrical brush, maintenance for the electrical brush.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Sascha Schieke, Aditi Yogin Koppikar, Mark Andrew Sporer, Chongchan Lee
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Publication number: 20130183153Abstract: A wind turbine system comprising a rotatable hub, wind turbine blades attached to the hub, a rotatable shaft mechanically coupled to the hub, a non-shaft-contacting sensor assembly comprising sensors for detecting signals representative of loads induced in the rotatable shaft and a processor for analyzing the signals representative of the loads induced in the rotatable shaft and providing control signals to in response to the induced loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Pekka Tapani Sipilä, Bharat Sampathkumaran Bagepalli, Sascha Schieke, Nilesh Tralshawala, Aditi Yogin Koppikar
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Patent number: 8434996Abstract: A system for detecting loads in a wind turbine is disclosed. In one aspect, the system may generally include a shaft and first and second pillow blocks receiving portions of the shaft. The second pillow block may be spaced axially apart from the first pillow block. Additionally, the system may include at least one sensor configured to indirectly detect loads transmitted through at least one of the first pillow block and the second pillow block.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Bharat Bagepalli, Nilesh Tralshawala, Aditi Koppikar, Sascha Schieke, Pekka Sipilae
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Publication number: 20120134810Abstract: A system for detecting loads in a wind turbine is disclosed. In one aspect, the system may generally include a shaft and first and second pillow blocks receiving portions of the shaft. The second pillow block may be spaced axially apart from the first pillow block. Additionally, the system may include at least one sensor configured to indirectly detect loads transmitted through at least one of the first pillow block and the second pillow block.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Bharat Bagepalli, Nilesh Tralshawala, Aditi Koppikar, Sascha Schieke, Pekka Sipilae
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING LOADS TRANSMITTED THROUGH A BLADE ROOT OF A WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADE
Publication number: 20120134809Abstract: In one aspect, a system for detecting loads transmitted through a blade root of a rotor blade of a wind turbine is disclosed. The system may include a root attachment assembly configured to couple the blade root to a hub of the wind turbine. The root attachment assembly may include a barrel nut mounted within a portion of the blade root and a root bolt extending from the barrel nut. In addition, the system may include a sensor associated with the root attachment assembly. The sensor may be configured to detect loads transmitted through at least one of the barrel nut and the root bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Bharat Bagepalli, Nilesh Tralshawala, Aditi Koppikar, Sascha Schieke, Pekka Sipilae -
Publication number: 20110247417Abstract: The invention relates to a nondestructive ultrasonic test method in which at least one ultrasonic pulse is emitted into a workpiece under test by means of at least one ultrasonic transmitter (3), the ultrasonic pulse is reflected on boundary surfaces within the workpiece, the reflected ultrasound is received by at least one ultrasonic receiver (2), and the associated signals are evaluated, the ultrasound penetrating a damping block (4) that is arranged between the workpiece and the transmitter or receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: GE SENSING & INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES GMBHInventors: York Oberdoerfer, Michael Berke, Wolf-Dietrich Kleinert, Jerome Poirier, Sascha Schieke
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Publication number: 20110239768Abstract: The invention relates to a nondestructive ultrasonic test method in which at least one ultrasonic pulse is emitted into a workpiece under test by means of at least one ultrasonic transmitter (3), the ultrasonic pulse is reflected on boundary surfaces within the workpiece, the reflected ultrasound is received by at least one ultrasonic receiver (2), and the associated signals are evaluated, the ultrasound penetrating a damping block (4) that is arranged between the workpiece and the transmitter or receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: GE SENSING & INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES GMBHInventors: Michael Berke, Wolf-Dietrich Kleinert, York Oberdoerfer, Jerome Poirier, Sascha Schieke