Patents by Inventor Ulrich Beule
Ulrich Beule 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: 20210285333Abstract: A method for checking a steam turbine, wherein a first operating variable and a second operating variable are determined, wherein a correlation between the first and second operating variable prevails, and a confidence band having an upper maximum value and a lower minimum value is created, wherein a notification is generated as long as the second operating variable is outside the confidence band during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2018Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Henning Almstedt, Ralf Bell, Ulrich Beul, Kai Brune, Robin Burzan, Matthias Heue, Benedikt Hofmeister, Mario Koebe, Michael Löhr, Stefan Riemann, Andreas Schaarschmidt, Andreas Ulma, Sebastian Zahn, Gerta Zimmer
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Method for carrying out a sound test of atleast one component and endoscope device used for the same
Patent number: 10302527Abstract: A method is provided for carrying out a sound test for detecting and/or analyzing material faults and/or mounting faults of at least one component, in which the component is excited, by striking, to experience vibrations which generate soundwaves, after which the generated soundwaves are detected and conclusions are drawn about material faults and/or mounting faults on the basis of the detected soundwaves, wherein the striking of the component and the detection of the vibrations are carried out using an endoscope device. In addition, embodiments of the present invention relates to an endoscope device which is configured to carry out the method.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Henning Almstedt, Ralf Bell, Ulrich Beul, Kai Brune, Robin Burzan, Matthias Heue, Benedikt Hofmeister, Mario Koebe, Michael Löhr, Stefan Riemann, Andreas Schaarschmidt, Andreas Ulma, Sebastian Zahn, Gerta Zimmer -
Publication number: 20170306801Abstract: A method for shortening the start-up process of a steam turbine is provided which has a turbine housing and turbine components which are provided inside the turbine housing. The turbine components during operation come into contact with hot steam which flows through the turbine housing and include a turbine shaft which passes axially through the turbine housing. Sealing regions, which during operation of the steam turbine are acted upon by seal steam, are formed between the turbine shaft and the turbine housing. Thermal energy is fed to the steam turbine during a shutdown of said steam turbine, wherein seal steam is fed to the interior of the turbine housing during the shutdown of the steam turbine in order to heat and/or to keep warm the turbine components which are provided in the interior of the turbine housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: ULRICH BEUL, SVEN DREES, Tobias Hogen, Yevgen Kostenko, Daniel Liedtke, Oliver Stawarski, Andreas Stiehm, Sebastian Zahn
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Publication number: 20170261399Abstract: A method is provided for carrying out a sound test for detecting and/or analyzing material faults and/or mounting faults of at least one component, in which the component is excited, by striking, to experience vibrations which generate soundwaves, after which the generated soundwaves are detected and conclusions are drawn about material faults and/or mounting faults on the basis of the detected soundwaves, wherein the striking of the component and the detection of the vibrations are carried out using an endoscope device. In addition, embodiments of the present invention relates to an endoscope device which is configured to carry out the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: HENNING ALMSTEDT, RALF BELL, ULRICH BEUL, KAI BRUNE, ROBIN BURZAN, MATTHIAS HEUE, BENEDIKT HOFMEISTER, MARIO KOEBE, MICHAEL LÖHR, STEFAN RIEMANN, ANDREAS SCHAARSCHMIDT, ANDREAS ULMA, SEBASTIAN ZAHN, GERTA ZIMMER
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Publication number: 20160265374Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a guide blade to be mounted in a blade groove of a turbine, where the mounting unit has a clamping unit and a pressing unit. Here, the clamping unit is designed to produce in the blade groove a non-positive connection in a circumferential direction. The pressing unit is arranged behind the clamping unit in the circumferential direction and the pressing unit is supported against the clamping unit in the circumferential direction. The pressing unit is designed to apply a pressing force by means of a pressing piston in an opposite direction to the circumferential direction in a mounting direction and to transmit said force to the guide blade to be mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Stefan Bentele, Ulrich Beul, Frank Brumbi, Oliver Ceranski, Manuel Ettler, Thomas Helmis, Markus Hofmann, Daniel Lindemann, Adam Maguire, Oliver Ricken, Andreas Stiehm
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Publication number: 20160194970Abstract: An arrangement for securing turbine blades in a groove of an inner housing of a steam turbine is provided. A caulking piece which is made of bi-metal is used between the base of the turbine guide blade and the groove. The component is designed as a casing, in particular as an inner casing of a steam turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2014Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: STEFAN BENTELE, ULRICH BEUL, FRANK BRUMBI, OLIVER CERANSKI, MANUEL ETTLER, THOMAS HELMIS, MARKUS HOFMANN, DANIEL LINDEMANN, ADAM MAGUIRE, OLIVER RICKEN, ANDREAS STIEHM
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Patent number: 8776520Abstract: A method for operating a steam power station is provided. The steam turbine power station includes at least one steam turbine and a process steam consumer, wherein a steam mass flow is subdivided into a first partial mass flow and a second partial mass. In a first operating state, the first partial mass flow is supplied to the steam turbine and the second partial mass flow is supplied to the process steam consumer. In a second operating state, at least part of the second partial mass flow is supplied to the steam turbine at least after the first turbine stages. A steam power station is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ulrich Beul, Stefan Glos, Matthias Heue, Thomas Hofbauer, Ralf Hoffacker, Nils Lückemeyer, Norbert Pieper, Roland Sievert
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Patent number: 8487467Abstract: A method for operating a gas and steam turbine system is provided. The system includes a frequency converter which is assigned to a starting device of a gas turbine, and a generator which is assigned to a steam turbine. The intention is to be able to obtain a particularly high level of operational flexibility with particularly low mechanical complexity. For this purpose, the electrical power of the generator is fed into a consumer system via the frequency converter.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ulrich Beul, Matthias Heue, Thomas Hofbauer, Hartmut Popella, Armin De Lazzer
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Publication number: 20110169278Abstract: A method for operating a gas and steam turbine system is provided. The system includes a frequency converter which is assigned to a starting device of a gas turbine, and a generator which is assigned to a steam turbine. The intention is to be able to obtain a particularly high level of operational flexibility with particularly low mechanical complexity. For this purpose, the electrical power of the generator is fed into a consumer system via the frequency converter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Ulrich Beul, Matthias Heue, Thomas Hofbauer, Hartmut Popella, Armin De Lazzer
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Publication number: 20110100008Abstract: A method for operating a steam power station is provided. The steam turbine power station includes at least one steam turbine and a process steam consumer, wherein a steam mass flow is subdivided into a first partial mass flow and a second partial mass. In a first operating state, the first partial mass flow is supplied to the steam turbine and the second partial mass flow is supplied to the process steam consumer. In a second operating state, at least part of the second partial mass flow is supplied to the steam turbine at least after the first turbine stages. A steam power station is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Ulrich Beul, Stefan Glos, Matthias Heue, Thomas Hofbauer, Ralf Hoffacker, Nils Lückemeyer, Norbert Pieper, Roland Sievert
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Patent number: 7080589Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic cylinder comprising a piston rod bearing at least one tool receiving element. Said hydraulic cylinder is characterized by an automatic disconnection device which is controlled in a hydraulic-mechanical manner, with a medium for the actuation of the hydraulic cylinder. Said medium which is used for building-up force, is also the medium which is used for the automatic disconnection device. Said hydraulic cylinder also comprises a first valve slider and a second valve slider which are used for disconnecting the displacement of a piston, which is connected to a piston rod according to a possible obstruction found in the path of the outward moving piston rod before a desired position by deviating the medium in the region of the piston.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: BTM CorporationInventor: Ulrich Beule
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Publication number: 20050188834Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic cylinder comprising a piston rod bearing at least one tool receiving element. Said hydraulic cylinder is characterised by an automatic disconnection device which is controlled in a hydraulic-mechanical manner, with a medium for the actuation of the hydraulic cylinder. Said medium which is used for building-up force, is also the medium which is used for the automatic disconnection device. Said hydraulic cylinder also comprises a first valve slider and a second valve slider which are used for disconnecting the displacement of a piston, which is connected to a piston rod according to a possible obstruction found in the path of the outward moving piston rod before a desired position by deviating the medium in the region of the piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2005Publication date: September 1, 2005Inventor: Ulrich Beule