Patents Issued in June 7, 2012
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Publication number: 20120137648Abstract: A rectangular counter knife (1) with a larger diameter hole (1-B), the counter knife has (1) two lateral, longitudinal, parallel, rectangular and vertical walls (1-C) inferiorly forming a rectangular recess (1-D), the two rectangular, inferior and transversal guides (2-B) of the rotating disk (2), support the rectangular knife (1), adjusting a hex-nut (4) in a larger diameter hole (2-C), coincident to the hole (1-B), receiving these holes on inferior-superior direction (1-B,2-C), a hex-head screw (5) initially by-pass one of the two holes (6-A) centralized along one rectangular knife (6)with two side cutting edges (6-B) and their ends have (6-C), a constructive variant comprising a rectangular knife (7) with a longitudinal, central and oblong opening (7-A), with two central, opposite and semi-circular projections (7-A1) forming a circular central opening in the middle of the knife; the rectangular knife (7) has two side cutting edges (7-B) and two cutting edges on the ends (7-C).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: BLOUNT, INC.Inventor: Walter Nikkel
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Publication number: 20120137649Abstract: A yarn, especially a sewing thread or an embroidery thread, is described, which has the structure of a core yarn with at least one core consisting of multifilament yarns and a spin over of staple fiber yarns. At least one portion of the fibers, which build the staple fiber yarn of the spin over, is bound between the filaments of the at least one multifilament yarn of the core over its total axial fiber length or over a section of its axial fiber length. Furthermore a method to produce this yarn is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: AMANN & SOHNE GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Heiko KOCHMANN
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Publication number: 20120137650Abstract: A fluid impingement arrangement comprising a supply manifold and at least one nozzle exit coupled to the supply manifold. The nozzle exit is arranged as a Coanda surface having a restriction and has at least one static pressure tapping that cross-connects two regions of the restriction to induce passive oscillation in a fluid jet passing through the nozzle exit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventors: Zahid M. HUSSAIN, Christopher T.J. SHEAF, Andrew J. MULLENDER, David MACMANUS, Brian A. HANDLEY
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Publication number: 20120137651Abstract: A gas turbine system (1A) includes a gas turbine unit (2) and a cooling fluid generator (5). The gas turbine unit (2) includes a first compressor (21) and a first expansion turbine (23) coupled to each other by a first shaft (22), a combustor (26), and a fuel tank (30). A fuel held in the fuel tank (30) circulates through a fuel circulation passage (31). A working fluid that has a pressure increased by the first compressor (1) is extracted from the gas turbine unit (2). The cooling fluid generator (5) includes a cooler (55) for cooling, with the fuel flowing through the fuel circulation passage (31), the working fluid that has been extracted from the gas turbine unit (2), and a second expansion turbine (53) for expanding the working fluid that has flowed out of the cooler (55).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Hidetoshi Taguchi, Fumitoshi Nishiwaki, Kou Komori, Tomoichiro Tamura, Subaru Matsumoto
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Publication number: 20120137652Abstract: A method for developing thrust from current flow is disclosed. In a first embodiment, a plurality of loops (201) of wire wound in an asymmetrical pattern is physically connected to a source of electrical power (204), developing thrust in a direction (210). In a second embodiment, a plurality of stationary vanes (306, 307) are provided, and charged with alternating polarity high voltage. A rotor having U-shaped conductors (305) attached thereto rotates the conductors (305) past the vanes. As the rotor turns, an alternating current is electrostatically induced in the legs of the conductors (305), the current generating thrust (304). In two other embodiments, a U-shaped conductive path (405, 506) is inductively coupled to an RF or high frequency power supply in order to generate an alternating current in the conductive paths, thereby generating thrust.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Margaret W. Asprey, Robert R. Asprey
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Publication number: 20120137653Abstract: A deployable raceway harness assembly for use with a multi-stage rocket includes a first cable bundle configured to extend across a second stage of a multi-stage rocket from a guidance unit to a first stage of the rocket. The deployable raceway harness assembly includes a deployable raceway cover configured for detachable coupling with the multi-stage rocket. The deployable raceway cover extends over at least the first cable bundle and a second cable bundle. The first cable bundle is fastened to the deployable raceway cover. The second cable bundle is configured to extend from the guidance unit to the second stage and is shorter than the first cable bundle. An in-flight deployment mechanism is configured to detach the deployable raceway cover and the first cable bundle extending across the second stage from the multi-stage rocket in-flight leaving the second cable bundle extending to the second stage in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Andrew B. Facciano, Sandie Y. Worley, Robert D. Travis, Dale O. Widmer
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Publication number: 20120137654Abstract: There is provided an actuation system for a gas turbine engine including a thrust reverser and a variable area fan nozzle. The system has a plurality of linear actuators each having a first outer piston concentric with a second inner piston. The first outer piston is operatively connected to a thrust reverser. The second inner piston is operatively connected to a variable area fan nozzle. The system further has a piston lock assembly for selectively locking the first outer piston to the second inner piston. The system further has a control system coupled to the plurality of linear actuators for operating the variable area fan nozzle between a stowed position and a deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Michael John Burgess
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Publication number: 20120137655Abstract: A nozzle for use in a gas turbine engine includes nozzle doors coupled with a fan nacelle wherein the nozzle doors move in unison between a plurality of positions to influence a bypass airflow through a fan bypass passage. A linkage connects the nozzle doors and an actuator. A louver section coupled with the linkage moves in unison with the nozzle doors between a plurality of louver positions to direct a portion of the bypass airflow in a selected direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Edward B. Pero
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Publication number: 20120137656Abstract: A system to provide differential movement between a first surface, a second surface and a fixed surface includes a first surface movable between a first position and a second position; a second surface movable with the first surface and further movable beyond the first surface; a shaft connected to the second surface to move the second surface; and a drive unit connected to the fixed surface to drive the shaft to move the second surface relative to the first surface and to allow the shaft to move through the drive unit when the second surface is being moved by the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Teddy L. Jones, Gregory T. Wallen, Kevin Gibbons, William E. Villano
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Publication number: 20120137657Abstract: A method for an exhaust after treatment system of an engine including at least one selective catalyst reaction (SCR), at least one clean up catalyst downstream from the SCR, a urea injector upstream of the SCR and a first NOx sensor downstream the clean up catalyst. The method includes the steps of injecting a predetermined amount of urea by the injector, providing a second NOx sensor between the SCR and the clean up catalyst, measuring the NOx content received by the first NOx sensor, measuring the NOx content received by the second NOx sensor, comparing the first and the second NOx content with each other, and reducing the predetermined amount of urea if the first NOx sensor measures a higher NOx content than the second NOx sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Johan Dahl, Moataz Ali
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Publication number: 20120137658Abstract: A regeneration module is usable in conjunction with a diesel engine to control the operation of a regeneration cycle of the diesel engine. During the regeneration cycle, particulate matter collected in or on a diesel particulate filter of the diesel engine is removed to improve the operation of the diesel particulate filter. In various embodiments, the regeneration module only functions when manually activated by a user of the diesel engine such that the regeneration cycle is only initiated during desirable idle periods of the diesel engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Loran Sutton
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Publication number: 20120137659Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable storage media are described in which exhaust gas is routed to a hydrocarbon retaining device during starting, and purged to the engine intake manifold. Various alternative approaches are described for controlling operation and diagnosing degradation. Further, various interrelated configurations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Michael James Uhrich, Shane Elwart, James Michael Kerns, Jason Aaron Lupescu
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Publication number: 20120137660Abstract: An aftertreatment device for reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), hydrocarbon (HC), and carbon monoxide (CO) generated by a compression-ignition (CI) engine. In this device, lean exhaust air generated in the CI engine is converted to rich exhaust air, and energy used for the conversion is recycled using an energy recovery device. The result rich exhaust air then pass through an oxidation catalyst, where NOx is reduced with CO and HC.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Mi Yan, Baohua Qi
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Publication number: 20120137661Abstract: A method for predicting regeneration may include calculating total mass flow of reducing agent, calculating mass flow of the reducing agent used in nitrate reduction reaction, mass flow of the reducing agent used in NO2 reduction reaction, and mass flow of the reducing agent which is simply oxidized by using the total mass flow of the reducing agent, calculating mass flow of released NO2 and mass flow of reduced NO2 by using the mass flow of the reducing agent used in the nitrate reduction reaction and the mass flow of the reducing agent used in the NO2 reduction reaction, calculating mass flow of NO2 slipped from DeNOx catalyst, and calculating mass of NO2 and mass of NOx remaining at the DeNOx catalyst after regeneration based on the mass flow of the released NO2, the mass flow of the reduced NO2, and the mass flow of the slipped NO2.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, FEV MOTORENTECHNIK GMBH, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Jin Ha Lee, Jin Woo Park, Christopher Severin, Thomas Wittka
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Publication number: 20120137662Abstract: A method for predicting sulfur oxides (SOx) stored at a denitrification (DeNOx) catalyst may include calculations of the mass flow of SOx poisoned at the DeNOx catalyst, the mass flow of SOx released from the DeNOx catalyst, and the SOx amount poisoned at the DeNOx catalyst by integrating the value obtained by subtracting the released mass flow of SOx from the poisoned mass flow of SOx. An exhaust system using the method may comprise an engine having a first injector, an exhaust pipe, a second injector mounted at the exhaust pipe and injecting a reducing agent, a DeNOx catalyst mounted at the exhaust pipe and reducing SOx or nitrogen oxides (NOx) or both contained in the exhaust gas by using the reducing agent, and a control portion electrically connected to the system and performing the calculations and controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, FEV Motorentechnik GmbH, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Jin Ha Lee, Jin Woo Park, Christopher Severin, Thomas Wittka
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Publication number: 20120137663Abstract: A method is provided for predicting NOx loading at a DeNOx catalyst by which a NOx amount actually stored in the DeNOx catalyst can be precisely predicted and to an exhaust system which controls a regeneration timing of the DeNOx catalyst and amount of a reducing agent which is injected by using the method. The method may include calculating mass flow of NOx stored at the DeNOx catalyst, calculating mass flow of NOx thermally released from the DeNOx catalyst, calculating mass flow of NOx chemically released from the DeNOx catalyst, and calculating NOx amount actually stored at the DeNOx catalyst by using the mass flow of NOx stored at the DeNOx catalyst, the mass flow of NOx thermally released from the DeNOx catalyst, and the mass flow of NOx chemically released from the DeNOx catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company, FEV Motorentechnik GmbH, Kia Motors CorporationInventors: Jin Ha Lee, Jin Woo Park, Christopher Severin, Thomas Wittka
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Publication number: 20120137664Abstract: The vehicle electrocatalyzer for recycling carbon dioxide to fuel hydrocarbons includes a main tubular member having a plurality of tubular catalytic cells, electrically connected in series disposed inside and separated from one another by semipermeable membranes allowing the passage of fluids, but not solids. The electrocatalyzer can be attached in the exhaust system where hydrogen could be generated by the electrolysis of water. Metallic copper, iron, carbonaceous materials (such as activated carbon, carbon nanomaterials, or graphite), metal oxides, or metal-supported catalysts may be used in each catalytic cell. A DC current connected across the cells is used to initiate reaction of the carbon dioxide with hydrogen gas. The resulting hydrocarbons are recycled back to the vehicle engine and used as a makeup fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicants: KING ABDULAZIZ CITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALSInventors: REYAD AWWAD KHALAF SHAWABKEH, ABDALLA MAHMOUD ABULKIBASH, MUHAMMAD A. AL-SALEH
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Publication number: 20120137665Abstract: The present invention relates to a component (1) for a motor vehicle (5), particularly an exhaust system, which can be fastened to a carrier (4) of the motor vehicle (5) by means of at least one fixture (3), with a component housing (2) comprising a housing wall (6), wherein the respective fixture (3) comprises at least one holder (8) having an inner leg (9) extending parallel to the housing wall (6) and an outer leg (10) standing away from the housing wall (6) to the outside. The fatigue strength of the fixture (3) can be improved if the housing wall (6) comprises a passage opening (7), through which the outer leg (10) protrudes, while the inner leg (9) areally bears against the housing wall (6) in the interior (11) of the component housing (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: J. Eberspaecher GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Arnulf Spieth
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Publication number: 20120137666Abstract: An exhaust gas apparatus suppresses sound pressure level from increasing, and reducing its weight and production cost without need of a sub-muffler in a tail pipe and a sound deadening device having an air column resonance of a large capacity provided at the upstream opened end of the tail pipe. The exhaust gas apparatus is provided with an exhaust gas pipe, an upstream opened end connected to the sound deadening device positioned at the upstream side of an exhaust gas discharging direction, and a downstream opened end through which the exhaust gas is discharged to the atmosphere. A plate is provided at least one of the upstream opened end and the downstream opened end in opposing relationship with the exhaust gas discharging direction, and formed with an opened portion. The exhaust gas pipe is formed at its peripheral wall axially inwardly spaced apart from the plate with a through bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hideyuki Komitsu, Nakaya Takagaki
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Publication number: 20120137667Abstract: A regenerative hydraulic pump that allows for efficient operation of a hydraulic system under high pressure/low flow conditions that comprises a crankshaft providing a rotating inertial mass, and a regenerative hydraulic pump cylinder that comprises a pump cylinder housing, a pump piston mechanically connected to the crankshaft; and a compliant pressure chamber that stores a portion of the energy extracted by the pump piston during a pumping stroke for release back to the pump piston and to the crankshaft during a regenerative back stroke.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Stephen C. Jacobsen, John McCullough, Marc X. Olivier, Fraser M. Smith
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Publication number: 20120137668Abstract: In various embodiments, energy is stored or recovered via super-atmospheric compression and/or expansion of gas in conjunction with substantially adiabatic compression and/or expansion from or to atmospheric pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Troy O. McBride, Benjamin R. Bollinger
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Publication number: 20120137669Abstract: A drive connection for fixing a torque converter to an engine crankshaft includes a crankshaft, a torque converter, and a threaded fastener. The crankshaft includes an end face, a rotational axis, and a threaded hole aligned with the axis. The torque converter includes a rotational axis and a cover having an aperture aligned with the axis. The threaded fastener extends through the aperture and is engaged with the threaded hole to secure the cover to the end face. In an example embodiment, the drive connection includes a sealing element disposed between the fastener and the cover. The sealing element may be a washer or an o-ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Kevin L. Parks, Michael Davis, Scott Strong, Philip George
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Publication number: 20120137670Abstract: A power transmission device that transmits power from a motor to a wheel via a hydraulically driven friction engagement element and that includes a mechanical pump driven by the motor to produce a hydraulic pressure that is regulated by a pressure regulating valve; an electric pump that produces a hydraulic pressure; a switching mechanism that either switches an output pressure of the regulating valve or an output pressure of the electric pump to a servo of the engagement element based upon a signal pressure; a passage to supply pressure from the mechanical pump to the hydraulic servo; a check valve in the passage that allows supply of the pressure from the mechanical pump to the hydraulic servo and prohibits supply of the pressure from the electric pump to the mechanical pump, and the switching mechanism either shuts off or allows communication through the passage based upon the signal pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: AISIN AW CO., LTD.Inventors: Tetsuya SHIMIZU, Tomomi ISHIKAWA, Tomoya JINNO, Kenichi TSUCHIDA, Kazunori ISHIKAWA
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Publication number: 20120137671Abstract: A Stirling engine arrangement is provided, with a base body to which a plurality of piston pairs are allocated, each with a working piston and a displacement piston; and with a gear device arranged on the base body for coupling the linearly mobile working pistons with a rotatably mounted output shaft, the rotation axis of which is aligned transverse to the movement direction of the piston pairs. The gear device is formed as a planetary gear in which a plurality of planet wheels are arranged rotatably on a sun wheel coupled to the output shaft and formed for rolling motion on a crown wheel surrounding the sun wheel, wherein the planet wheels are arranged on planet shafts aligned parallel to each other and parallel to the output shaft, which each carry a cam device formed to rest on the allocated working piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: GĂĽnther Schliebe
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Publication number: 20120137672Abstract: Actuation assemblies for and methods of activating a thermally actuated active material actuator utilizing wireless transmissions of energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: GM BLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATION LLCInventors: Nicholas W. Pinto, IV, Paul W. Alexander, Alan L. Browne, Nilesh D. Mankame, Peter Maxwell Sarosi, Andrew M. Mance, Nancy L. Johnson, Marten Wittorf
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Publication number: 20120137673Abstract: A brake system for motor vehicle having a system for reducing brake pedal travel. The system having an electronic control and regulating unit (11), a brake pedal (9) having an amplifier chamber (13), a travel detecting device (14), a main brake cylinder (3) with at least one pressure chamber, a brake circuit (I, II), an electrically controllable pressure supply device (18, 19), a pressure regulating valve (20), and a cylinder-piston arrangement (8) for reducing pedal travel. The cylinder-piston arrangement (8) is disposed separately from the brake force amplifier (18; 20; 13; 6) and from the main brake cylinder (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Stefan A. Drumm
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Publication number: 20120137674Abstract: Braking system with master cylinder (100), decoupled from the brake pedal and hydraulic brake booster (200), comprising a boost chamber (206) in which the rear of the piston (110) of the master cylinder (100) is inserted, supplied in a controlled manner by a high-pressure unit (300), supplying brake fluid under high pressure on command to the boost chamber in order to act on the piston (110) of the master cylinder (100), and an actuator chamber (209) receiving an actuator piston (220) connected to the control rod (230) of the brake pedal. A controlled hydraulic link (320, 321) connects the boost chamber (206) and the actuator chamber (209) and a further controlled hydraulic link (310, 311) connects the actuator chamber (209) to the chamber of a brake simulator (270).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Komi Sokou, Roman Winkler, Bastien Cagnac, Chris Anderson, Raynald Sprocq
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Publication number: 20120137675Abstract: In an internal combustion engine with a variable nozzle vane turbocharger, when the flow rate (VN passage flow rate) of exhaust gas passing through nozzle vanes has reached a spatial resonance region in an exhaust gas passage space between a turbine housing and a catalyst during acceleration, the flow rate is increased so that the spatial resonance region can be quickly passed. When the flow rate (VN passage flow rate) of exhaust gas passing through the nozzle vanes has reached the spatial resonance region during deceleration, the flow rate is decreased so that the spatial resonance region can be quickly passed. Such a control can reduce a period of time during which the frequency of pressure pulsation occurring at the rear ends of the nozzle vanes is amplified in the spatial resonance region, whereby noise caused by the pressure pulsation can be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Shinya Ito
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Publication number: 20120137676Abstract: Provided is an engine-exhaust-gas energy recovery apparatus including a hybrid turbocharger having a turbine unit that is supplied with exhaust gas discharged from an engine, a compressor unit that pressure-feeds scavenging-air pressure to the engine, and a generator/motor unit that generates electricity when the turbine unit is driven; a bypass channel that allows the exhaust gas supplied toward the hybrid turbocharger to bypass the hybrid turbocharger; an engine-load detecting part; an engine-rotation-speed detecting part; a scavenging-air-pressure detecting part; and a control device having a database for calculating a scavenging-air pressure, at which the fuel consumption rate of the engine becomes lower than or equal to a predetermined value, from the detection values of the respective detecting parts. The control device controls an exhaust-gas bypass control valve so as to control the scavenging-air pressure of the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Satoru Murata, Jun Higuchi
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Publication number: 20120137677Abstract: An internal combustion engine with a turbocharger that can favorably prevent an exhaust gas purifying catalyst from being clogged with a manganese oxide contained in an exhaust gas is provided. The internal combustion engine includes a turbocharger that includes a turbine disposed in an exhaust passage, the turbine being operative by exhaust energy of the internal combustion engine; an upstream catalyst, disposed in the exhaust passage at a downstream side of the turbine, for purifying an exhaust gas; an exhaust bypass passage for bypassing the turbine; and a waste gate valve for opening or closing the exhaust bypass passage. The waste gate valve is controlled to be in an open state during performance of a fuel cut of the internal combustion engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Akira Sato
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Publication number: 20120137678Abstract: An apparatus includes an operating conditions module that interprets a number of compressor operating parameters; a compressor flow module that determines a compressor inlet flow in response to the number of compressor operating parameters; and a fresh air flow module that provides a fresh air flow value in response to the compressor inlet flow. The operating conditions module further interprets a current mass air flow value, and the apparatus further includes a mass air flow sensor trimming module that adjusts a mass air flow sensor drift value in response to the current mass air flow value and the fresh air flow value. The apparatus includes a diagnostics module that determines a mass air flow sensor is failed in response to the current mass air flow value and the fresh air flow value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Indranil Brahma, Ashwin Vyas, Vivek Anand Sujan, Phanindra Garimella, John N. Chi, Abdoul Karim Abdoul Azizou
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Publication number: 20120137679Abstract: An EGR apparatus for an IC engine including an EGR duct connecting the exhaust duct of the engine at a point downstream of an aftertreatment device to the intake duct at a point upstream of the supercharging compressor, an EGR cooler and an EGR positive displacement compressor along the EGR duct. The EGR compressor is driven by an electric motor which is controlled by a model-based control module in response to an EGR flow rate request depending on operating parameters of IC engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: DYTECH ENSA, S.L.Inventor: Adriano Rolando
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Publication number: 20120137680Abstract: A turbocharger protecting method of an engine provided with an LP-EGR including an engine, a turbocharger disposed downstream of the engine, an exhaust gas post processing device disposed downstream of the turbocharger, an LP-EGR (low pressure exhaust gas recirculation) valve disposed downstream of the exhaust gas post processing device, an LP-EGR cooler disposed downstream of the LP-EGR valve, and an air supply line connecting downstream of the LP-EGR cooler and a compressor of the turbocharger, the turbocharger protecting method includes predetermining compressor inlet limiting temperature, estimating compressor inlet temperature and comparing the estimated compressor inlet temperature and the predetermined compressor inlet limiting temperature, and lowering the compressor inlet temperature if the estimated compressor inlet temperature excesses the predetermined compressor inlet limiting temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicants: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYInventor: Kihoon NAM
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Publication number: 20120137681Abstract: A vehicle includes an internal-combustion engine for driving a drive train of the vehicle, at least one charger for increasing the pressure of the air supplied to the internal-combustion engine and an electrical machine which can be or is coupled to the charger in a torque-transmitting manner and is provided for driving or supporting the drive of the charger. The drive train can be or is coupled with the electrical machine in a torque-transmitting manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftInventors: Bernhard Hoess, Jens Neumann, Armin Engstle
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Publication number: 20120137682Abstract: A turbocharging arrangement for an internal combustion engine, the arrangement having a turbocharger with a turbine and a compressor connected to a common shaft in a rotationally fixed manner, an electric motor, and coupling means for coupling the electric motor to the shaft of the turbocharger. The coupling means is arranged to steplessly adjust the torque transmitted between the electric motor and the turbocharger. A method for operating a turbocharged internal combustion engine is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Wartsila Finland OyInventors: John HATLEY, Leif KNIPSTRÂżM
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Publication number: 20120137683Abstract: A run-up method for a solar steam power plant is proposed. In the run-up method an auxiliary steam is used to generate seal steam for a steam-turbine of the power plant. The auxiliary steam is produced by a heat-exchanger-system that is to provide, during a subsequent power-mode, overheated steam for driving the steam-turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Birnbaum JĂĽrgen, Markus Fichtner, Mark Reissig, Marc Sattelberger
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Publication number: 20120137684Abstract: The present invention describes a novel integration between wind and solar thermal renewable energy technologies. An existing wind turbine consisting of a hub and blades is operated by the power generated from a waterless solar thermal system (using high pressure, high temperature air) during periods of low wind availability. The solar thermal system consist of a heliostat field, solar air receiver panels, a thermal energy storage tank and a Pelton wheel assembly system for converting thermal energy of air into kinetic energy of the power shaft of the wind turbine. The thermal energy converting system consists of a plurality of supersonic air nozzles acting as stator, producing supersonic air jets to interact with a rotating Pelton wheel. A thermal storage system provides means for energy dispatchability. The proposed integrated system is capable of generating a stable renewable energy with minimum intermittency.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Or Yogev, Yitzhak Yogev
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Publication number: 20120137685Abstract: A steam-driven power plant includes a steam source providing steam at a desired pressure and a steam turbine operably connected to the steam source. The steam turbine includes a low pressure section and an intermediate pressure section. A low pressure admission conduit is configured to convey steam from the steam source to an entrance of the low pressure section and an intermediate pressure admission conduit is configured to convey steam from the steam source to a mid-steampath point of the intermediate pressure section. One or more valves are located between the steam source and the steam turbine to control a flow of steam from the steam source through the low pressure admission conduit and/or the intermediate pressure admission conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Mahendra Singh Mehra, Nachiket Chilhatey, Nestor Hernandez Sanchez
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Publication number: 20120137686Abstract: An opposed-flow steam turbine having an HP section and an IP section connected by a shaft, with mid-span packing surrounding the shaft in a region between the HP and IP sections; and a steam conduit extending from the mid-span packing and through a shell of the turbine; the steam conduit incorporating a pressure tap for directly and continuously measuring pressure in the mid-span packing during operation of the steam turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventor: Christopher M. TOMASO
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Publication number: 20120137687Abstract: The steam turbine 1 includes the high-and-intermediate pressure turbine 2 of the single flow type, the intermediate-pressure turbine 4 of the single flow type, and the steam passage 6 that communicates a location on a part way of the steam flow inside the high-and-intermediate pressure turbine 2, to the steam inlet of the intermediate-pressure turbine 4. The high-and-intermediate pressure turbine 2 includes the high-pressure part 2A on the steam inlet side and the intermediate-pressure part 2B on the steam outlet side. The steam passage 6 feeds a part of the steam having passed through the high-pressure part 2A, from the location between the high-pressure part 2A and the intermediate-pressure part 2B, to the intermediate-pressure turbine 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Takashi MARUYAMA
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Publication number: 20120137688Abstract: A valve device incorporating two valves is provided. For example the two valves could be a stop valve and a control valve, housed in the same side of a common casing. The proposed valve device includes an inlet port and an outlet port connected by a fluid flow channel. The valve device further includes a first valve and a second valve housed in a common casing. The first valve includes a first valve head mounted on an annular-shaped first spindle. The second valve includes a second valve head mounted on a second spindle, the second spindle extending concentrically and slidably through the annular-shaped first spindle. The first and second valves are displaceable along a common axis and operable to influence fluid flow between the inlet port and the outlet port through the flow channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Yashwant Batwal, Nihar Ranjan De, Prince Mittal
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Publication number: 20120137689Abstract: A hydrogen production apparatus (1) which, in order to improve power generation efficiency, comprises: a humidifier (2), which is supplied with a process fluid containing carbon monoxide and mixes the process fluid with steam; a reactor (3), which reacts the humidified process fluid output from the humidifier (2) in the presence of a catalyst, thereby converting the carbon monoxide within the process fluid into carbon dioxide; a first pipe (A) through which the high-temperature process fluid flows following reaction in the reactor (3); a second pipe (B) that supplies makeup water; at least one first heat exchanger (51a, 51b), each of which is disposed at one of one or more locations where the first pipe (A) and the second pipe (B) cross each other; and a third pipe (C) that supplies the steam generated by heat exchange in the first heat exchanger (51a, 51b) to other apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Takanori Tsutsumi, Yoshinori Koyama, Katsuhiro Ota, Takashi Fujii, Hiromi Ishii
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Publication number: 20120137690Abstract: A system includes a resonator controller. The resonator controller may adjust a ratio of a first fluid and a second fluid into a resonator, whereby the first fluid is different than the second fluid. Additionally, the resonator controller may control a resonance frequency of the resonator to dampen oscillations based on the ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: General Electric CompanyInventor: Swanand Vijay Sardeshmukh
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Publication number: 20120137691Abstract: An assembly for a gas turbine is presented. The assembly includes a gas supply pipe passing through a bore in a flange of the gas turbine for supplying gas to a combustion chamber of the gas turbine and a sleeve surrounding the gas supply pipe, having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is sealingly coupled to the gas supply pipe, and wherein the sleeve is adapted to be sealingly coupled to the flange at the second end such that the sleeve extends along a thickness of the flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Andreas Bõttcher, Timothy A. Fox, Daniel W. Garan, Thomas Grieb, Jens Kleinfeld, Tobias Krieger, Stephen A. Ramier, David M. Ritland, Marcus Zurhorst
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Publication number: 20120137692Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided. The gas turbine engine includes an air inlet, a combustor, an exhaust and first and second measurement devices. A plurality of fuel supply lines is provided to the at least one combustor. The first measurement device measures an amount of a gas in the air inlet. The second measurement device measures an amount of the gas in the exhaust. A control unit varies the fuel supply in the plurality of fuel supply lines so as to control the amount of the gas in the exhaust. The variation is made in dependence upon both the measured amount of the gas in the air inlet and the measured amount of the gas in the exhaust.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Robert Pearce
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Publication number: 20120137693Abstract: Provided is a power plant including a gas turbine that uses a fuel gas as a fuel; a fuel gas cooler that cools the fuel gas, which is to be pressurized in a fuel gas compressor and re-circulated, using cooling water; and a dust collection device that separates/removes impurities from the fuel gas that is to be guided to the fuel gas compressor; wherein the power plant further includes heating means that heats the fuel gas that is to be guided to the dust collection device using the fuel gas that has been used to generate an anti-thrust force acting on a rotor of the fuel gas compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Hiroshi Tanabe, Eiki Anzawa
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Publication number: 20120137694Abstract: A burner is provided that has high flame stability and reduces NOx emissions. In the burner, air holes of an air hole member have a central axis inclined relative to a burner central axis. The leading end portion of a first fuel nozzle is configured to be able to suppress turbulence of air-flow flowing on the outer circumference side of the first fuel nozzle. The tip of the first fuel nozzle is located on a fuel jetting-out directional downstream side of the inlet of the fuel hole. The tip of the second fuel nozzle is located on a fuel jetting-out directional downstream side of the air hole inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: HITACHI, LTD.Inventors: Keisuke MIURA, Hiroshi INOUE, Kazuhito KOYAMA, Takeo SAITO, Satoshi DODO
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Publication number: 20120137695Abstract: The present application provides a fuel nozzle. The fuel nozzle may include a tube and a gas only insert tip positioned on the tube. The gas only insert tip may include a tip aperture. A plug may be positioned within the tip aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Eugene Delano White, Charles Steber, Jean-Marc Carre, Jason Tuma, Sean Timberlake
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Publication number: 20120137696Abstract: In an air-staged diffusion nozzle for a gas turbine combustor, air is mixed with the gas fuel and expanded in a downstream burner tube. Introduction of air, passing downstream from the tip of the nozzle to the burner tube space forces hot gases away from and cools the nozzle tip. Air flow through an inner swirler or through cooling holes on the nozzle tip may be arranged to establish a cooling flow volume and direction that advantageously interacts with gas fuel-air flow from an outer swirler to improve fuel-air mixing in the burner tube, helping to reduce emissions and soot formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Anand Prafulchandra Desai, Karthick Kaleeswaran, Venugopal Polisetty
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Publication number: 20120137697Abstract: A combustion chamber for a turbomachine, including two coaxial walls including air inlets, each of which is configured such that its orthogonal projection, in a plane passing through the axis of the injection system closest to the inlet and perpendicular to an axial plane passing through this axis and through the axis of the combustion chamber, has an upstream edge of convex shape when seen from downstream.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: SNECMAInventor: Denis Jean Maurice Sandelis