Abstract: A power plant system and a method for operating a power plant system are provided. An overload control valve is disposed in an overload line and can be actuated by means of a pressure regulator wherein the overload control valve opens before a diverting control valve opens the valve forming a bypass between the high-pressure steam inlet and the high-pressure steam outlet as soon as a target valve is exceeded.

Abstract: In a pump housing (56) of a motor vehicle hydraulic unit which has at least one side surface (18), at least one main cylinder connection opening (44; 46), at least one pump element opening (28, 30) and a connecting line (58; 60) which connects the at least one main cylinder connection opening (44; 46) to the at least one pump element opening (28; 30) and is designed as a blind bore into the pump housing (56), the blind bore of the connecting line (58; 60) extends, according to the invention, from the at least one side surface (18) initially through the at least one pump element opening (28; 30) and subsequently into the at least one main cylinder connection opening (44; 46).

Abstract: A system is disclosed that includes a combustor having an end cover and at least one fuel nozzle assembly extending from an inner face of the end cover. A cartridge may extend through the end cover and into the fuel nozzle assembly. The cartridge may define an opening for receiving light emitted from within the combustor. Additionally, a fiber optic cable may be disposed within the cartridge and may be configured to capture at least a portion of the light received through the opening.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for disassembling turbine components. A system is provided that includes a turbine tool. The turbine tool is configured to loosen an interference fit between a first component and a second component of a turbine system. The turbine tool is also configured to apply a thermal medium to an inner portion of the first component of the turbine system.

Abstract: A turbine airfoil component assembly for use with a turbine engine including a attachment assembly having an inner surface defining a cavity. The attachment assembly includes a metal alloy substrate. An airfoil assembly is at least partially positioned within the attachment assembly and extends outwardly from the attachment assembly. The airfoil assembly includes a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) substrate. A reaction barrier coating is disposed over at least a portion of the airfoil assembly. The reaction barrier coating is positioned between the attachment assembly and the airfoil assembly.

Abstract: A method for assembling a rotary machine includes providing at least one combustor assembly that includes at least one fuel nozzle. The method also includes coupling at least one fuel source to the at least one combustor assembly. The method further includes coupling at least one solvent-based purge system in flow communication with the at least one combustor assembly.

Abstract: A system comprises a turbine component and a fixture. The turbine component comprises a first end, a second end, a first region with a first feature and a second region with a second feature. The fixture comprises first and second end blocks adjacent the first and second ends of the turbine component, and a load beam coupling the first and second end blocks to retain the turbine component therebetween. A compliant mask is positioned against the turbine component, covering the first region and leaving the second region uncovered. A removable coating is applied to the turbine component, coating the second feature and leaving the first feature uncoated.

Abstract: A vertical axis turbine and method of making same is disclosed. The device and method comprise a plurality of blades rotatably disposed around an axis of rotation at a plurality of blade locations, each blade being twisted at a first angle about its longitudinal axis, each blade having its distal ends located a predetermined distance from the axis of rotation, each blade being bent at one or more central locations along the longitudinal axis so the one or more central locations are the same predetermined distance from the axis of rotation as the distal ends, each blade having a foil cross section perpendicular to the axis of rotation for maintaining unidirectional rotation of that blade about the axis of rotation in a fluid flow, and each blade having its longitudinal axis tilted at a second angle with respect to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A turbine rotor for an Air Cycle Machine includes a hub with a multiple turbine blades which extend therefrom, each of the multiple of turbine blades defined by a set of coordinates.

Abstract: A system for providing hydraulic power in a machine transmission includes a first hydraulic variator and a second hydraulic variator, each variator having a mechanical input to a hydraulic pump, and a hydraulic motor linked to the hydraulic pump via a hydraulic circuit, and a mechanical output from the hydraulic motor. In an embodiment, the first hydraulic circuit side of one variator is hydraulically connected to the first hydraulic side of the other variator, and the second hydraulic circuit sides are likewise linked together. A common input is geared to the inputs of the variators and a common output is geared to the outputs of the variators, tying the pump and motor of each variator to rotate at the same speed as the counterpart components of the other variator.

Abstract: An air inlet for nacelle of an aircraft propulsion unit comprising an inner envelope provided with a plurality of orifices for passage of fluid passing through said envelope, and a lip connected to the upstream edge of said inner envelope, and having a portion devoid of orifices for passage of fluid with an axial span of between 20% and 90% of the span of said inner envelope, and a circumferential span ? of between 60° and 150° about a longitudinal axis of said air inlet. A process for repairing an air inlet comprising cutting out a recess in an upstream edge of an inner envelope of the air inlet, then arranging and fixing an impermeable panel in said recess so as to create an air inlet of the type described above.

Abstract: A compressor may include a compressor body defining a compression cylinder, a compressor head coupled to the compressor body, and a valve plate assembly disposed between the compressor head and the compressor body. The valve plate assembly may include a first valve plate formed as a unitary casting and defining a suction chamber exposed to a suction pressure region of the compressor.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A system includes a gas turbine engine, a nozzle structure located adjacent to the gas turbine engine, a flexible annular seal linking the gas turbine engine and the nozzle structure, the flexible annular seal having a plurality of corrugate sections arranged about a centerline, and a connection device secured to the gas turbine engine and to the nozzle structure. The connection device is adjustable to select a length of the flexible annular seal measured along the centerline.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the use and manufacture of cooling features within a component used in a hot gas path, such as within a turbine. In one embodiment, channels are formed within an external surface of the component and filled with a removable material. The external surface and channels may then be coated with one or more layers, such as a structural layer and/or top coat. The removable material may then be removed to leave the channels free of the removable material.

Abstract: An air turbine starter and accessory gearbox assembly, the accessory gearbox includes a gear shaft and the air turbine starter includes an output shaft and a clutch assembly. The output shaft extends from the accessory gearbox and is coupled to and supported by the gear shaft. The accessory gearbox is adapted to receive the air turbine starter such that the clutch assembly and the output shaft are disposed within a casing of the accessory gearbox when the air turbine starter is mounted to the accessory gearbox.

Abstract: In one form a maintenance device includes a flexible member with an inspection end sized to be inserted through an inspection port of a workpiece such as a gas turbine engine or a blade of a gas turbine engine. The maintenance device includes a directed energy member that in one form is configured to produce a double pulse laser with an interval time between a first one of the pulses and a second one of the pulses greater than the time of either the first one of the pulses or the second one of the pulses. The first one of the pulses is sufficiently powerful to produce a quantity of debris upon irradiation of the workpiece. The debris produced from the first one of the pulses can be evaporated by the second one of the pulses to eliminate and/or reduce a recast layer on the workpiece.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dual-chamber carpule having a first partial cylinder comprising a sealing cap, a bypass, and an intermediate stopper, an optional sealing element, and a second partial cylinder comprising an end stopper and, optionally, a stop, an axial groove, and an additional intermediate stopper; the invention further relates to a method for producing and filling said dual-chamber carpule.

Abstract: A large floating vertical axis wind turbine with a floating inner cylinder having rotor blades that rotate together as an assembly, and a floating outer cylinder with a central opening in which the floating inner cylinder rotates for support against tipping. Outriggers with floating devices on the ends extend out from the floating outer cylinder for additional stability. The floating inner cylinder is partially supported by a top bearing on the outer cylinder to carry some of the load from the rotor blades.

Abstract: In part, the invention relates to a heater head that includes a heat absorber plate that forms a substantially concave surface and a manifold comprising a headwall for engaging a heat engine, the manifold forming a concave depression for receiving the heat absorber plate. In various embodiments, the manifold forming a plurality of fluid channels to carry fluid between the heat absorber plate and the heat engine. The heater is suitable for use with energy converting devices, such as Sterling engines.

Abstract: A disclosed fan containment case includes a mount ring that supports a portion of the engine core. The mount ring includes openings and features that define a mounting location for the gas turbine engine. The example fan containment case includes a generally cylindrically shaped fan case that extends between an open front end and an open rear end. The mount ring is secured onto an outer surface of the fan case and includes a mounting lug and a plurality of openings for attachment of gas turbine engine components.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for a fan containment system for a gas turbine engine having a plurality of fan blades includes a cylindrical casing with an inner surface surrounding the plurality of fan blades and an opposing outer surface; a first layer of fabric material positioned on the exterior surface of the cylindrical casing; and a shear thickening fluid impregnated within the first layer of fabric material.

Abstract: Turbine components are often shipped individually and are not shipped assembled into a turbine. To this end, the turbine blade has to be protected of external stresses and external damage. This is done by an easily removable protective coating that easily evaporates during the first operation of the newly produced or restored component, so that the protective coating does not have to be removed in an additional operational step before installation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for installing control lines and pipe into a well. The pipe-holding spider that is normally mounted on the rig floor is adapted for easy disassembly and reassembly when the pipe slips within the spider are not engaged with the outer surface of the pipe string so that upon disassembly, a control line guide becomes vertically movable. The control line guide is adapted for being controllably elevated to a distance above the rig floor, thereby providing personnel access to a portion of the length of the pipe string below the elevated control line guide and above the rig floor for securing control line to the pipe string using a fastener.

Abstract: An engine casing for a gas turbine engine, such as, but not limited to, a gas turbine engine fan case, is disclosed which includes an annular case shell formed of a substrate material that is at least partially coated by a nanocrystalline metal coating. A method of manufacturing such an engine casing is also provided. The present engine casing provides improved containment capability in the event of a blade release or other failure during operation of the engine.

Abstract: A reciprocating drive mechanism having a housing with upper and lower internal chambers with a spool slidably positioned inside the upper internal chamber. There is at least one fluid inlet and fluid exhaust communicating with the upper internal chamber and at least one slide valve positioned within the upper internal chamber and traveling with the spool. A piston positioned in the lower internal chamber divides the lower internal chamber into an upper and lower cylinder space. A valve stem is connected to the piston and includes a bore communicating with the upper internal chamber and an exhaust passage is positioned between the upper and lower internal chambers.

Abstract: A turbine apparatus is immersed in an ambient stream of a flowing fluid, such as water, so as to encapture a portion of the flowing fluid and extract power therefrom, before returning it back into the ambient stream, which may be a tidal flow of ocean water, or a relative flow of water behind a boat. The apparatus includes a converging intake duct with an inlet opening that faces forward into the ambient stream flow, a spiral volute casing that redirects the fluid into a spiral flow, a rotor arranged coaxially on the spiral axis, and an exhaust duct that diverges and curves from an exhaust inlet coaxial with the spiral axis to an exhaust outlet that opens rearwardly into the ambient flow. The rotor has a peripheral rotor inlet around the circumference of a first stage thereof and an axial rotor outlet at one axial end thereof, and is arranged with its rotor axis coinciding with the spiral axis oriented transverse to the ambient stream flow.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Rotary Cam Radial Steam Engine of a single or multiple pistons and cylinders, which are driven lineally by the introduction of pressure from an external source, through a single, centralized rotating valve. The valve has been designed to provide timed introduction of the pressurized gasses into each cylinder at the moment determined to be best for the engine's applied use, and then the same central rotating valve assembly at the appropriate moment opens to allow the used pressure to exhaust it into the atmosphere, or a collection system. The lineal direction of the pistons is then directed outward and onto an external rotating cam which converts the lineal energy into circular rotating energy. The engine can be disassembled for servicing or complete rebuilding and reassembled quickly with use of no tools.

Abstract: A radial pin 2 has a second end portion 2B protruded from an outer surface of a turbine casing 1 and a first end portion 2A inserted into a through hole 3 formed in the turbine casing 1, and a weld bead 4 is formed on a periphery of the second end portion 2B. A weld bead cutting device 10 has a cutting portion 12 which cuts the weld bead 4 formed on the periphery of the radial pin 2, and a support portion 20 which supports the cutting portion 12 on an end surface 2C of the second end portion 2B of the radial pin 2 such that the cutting portion 12 is movable along the periphery of the radial pin 2.

Abstract: A method of making a pump (10) including a polymeric pump housing (12) and a drive shaft (14) mounted for rotation in a bearing (16), the bearing (16) having on an exterior surface at least one engagement formation (44), —the method including the step of molding the pump housing (12) around the bearing (16) such that the housing (12) co-operates with the engagement formation (44) to restrict movement of the bearing (16) with respect to the housing (12).

Abstract: Efficient coal pre-processing systems (69) integrated with gasification, oxy-combustion, and power plant systems include a drying chamber (28), a volatile metal removal chamber (30), recirculated gases, including recycled carbon dioxide (21), nitrogen (6), and gaseous exhaust (60) for increasing the efficiencies and lowering emissions in various coal processing systems.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for reducing motion which causes wear in a combustor. The method includes attaching a first end of a combustor liner to a retainer which encircles the first end of the combustor liner; attaching the retainer to a combustor casing, where the retainer acts as a spring between the combustor liner and the combustor casing; reducing a relative motion between the combustor casing and the combustor liner along a longitudinal axis and a circumferential axis of the combustor liner by the retainer; and locating the combustor liner substantially concentrically within the combustor casing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cylinder block for a multi-cylinder engine is disclosed herein. The cylinder block includes a crankcase and cylinder bores disposed therein separated by cylinder walls. The crankcase is adapted to receive a crankshaft and includes crank chambers disposed therein separated by partition walls. Each of the crank chambers of the crankcase corresponds to one of the cylinder bores of the cylinder block. The cylinder bore side of each partition wall has a honing runoff portion thinner in section than the crankshaft side thereof such that a step face results in the partition walls. Further, a runoff groove is formed in the partition walls of the crank chambers, and also a communication hole is formed at least partially within the runoff groove in at least one of the partition walls to enable communication between crank chambers.

Abstract: A gas turbine arrangement includes a compressor, a combustion chamber and a turbine connected to one another. A casing housing the compressor has flanges connectable to pipes providing secondary air to at least one of the combustion chamber and the turbine. The flanges define passages having an asymmetric cross section. A method for retrofitting a gas turbine arrangement is also provided.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a turbine component. The method includes forming a first intermediate turbine article with an additive manufacturing process; encapsulating the first intermediate turbine article with an encapsulation layer to form a second intermediate turbine article; and consolidating the second intermediate turbine article to produce the turbine component.

Abstract: A device for repairing a casing holder of an aeronautical engine extending radially relative to the engine rotational axis and including a plurality of lips, each having a hole drilled therein and evenly distributed on the circumference of the holder. The device includes at least one reinforcement holder that can be attached to clean lips of the case holder via through-holes or blind-holes, the reinforcement holder having two orthogonal planes of symmetry. The device further includes a reconditioning holder mounted on the reinforcement holder via a first part using attachment means positioned in one of the planes of symmetry of the reinforcement holder.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for engine piston installation in which robots are used for the entire engine piston installation process. A first robot equipped with a stuffing gripper and force control picks up a piston with a connection rod, detects the piston ring presence, squeeze the rings, find the engine cylinder bore, and stuffs the piston into the cylinder bore. A second robot can be used to load and unload the engine block, hold the block and position it to the location, and indexes the crankshaft into the proper orientation for each cylinder bore. A set of tools either fixed on a stationary station or on a third robot is used to guide the piston connecting rod, transport and place on the connecting rod cap, and fasten the cap onto the connecting rod. The piston connecting rod guiding process may be omitted in piston stuffing for some types of engines.

Abstract: A method for coating a substrate of a turbine engine component, the method comprising cold spray depositing a metal-based material onto a surface of the substrate, and heating the deposited metal-based material to increase the porosity of the deposited metal-based material.

Abstract: A hybrid thermal power generation system using crude oil as a fuel comprises a combined cycle power generation system for generating power by supplying naphtha and light oil separated by an atmospheric distillation column alone into different gas turbines and using steam produced by exhaust heat and a conventional power generation system for generating power by burning heavy oil separated by the atmospheric distillation column alone.

Abstract: An enhancement for a peristaltic pump that, in a particular embodiment, can be a thin concave spring member or other mechanism with at least one tubing notch adapted to be mounted on a peristaltic pump frame such that peristaltic pump tubing can pass through a notch in the spring member, through the peristaltic pump and through a notch in a similar thin concave spring member mounted on an opposite side of said peristaltic pump so that the spring members prevent tube-stretching or deformation of the tubing. Numerous other embodiments are possible. All of the embodiments allow attaching a first and second notched spring-clamp or other tubing holder onto the input and output sides of a peristaltic pump frame; threading peristaltic pump tubing through a notch or other part in a first spring-clamp or tubing holder, through the peristaltic pump and through a notch or other part in a second spring-clamp or tubing holder.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a bearing and a bearing support having a second wall extending between first and second ends and operatively supported by the bearing at a first end. An engine case is secured to the second end radially outward of the first end. A second wall integral with and extending transversely from the first wall provides a flexible support. The second wall has a flange, and a gear train component is secured to the flange. A gas turbine engine includes a support structure which supports the main rotatable structure via bearings and gear train components. The support provides both the necessary structural support for the rotor structure as well as desired flexibility for a fan drive gear system.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a locomotive diesel engine and, more particularly, to a heavy particle oil separator splash shield. Specifically, provided is a system and method for reducing exhaust particulate emissions. The present shield minimizes heavy particle oil droplets in close proximity to the oil separator from entering the filter. As a result, the present shield minimizes saturation of the oil separator, thereby increasing the efficiency of the oil separator and reducing environmental pollution.

Abstract: A turbomachine includes a housing, and a plurality of turbomachine nozzles. At least one of the plurality of turbomachine nozzles includes a body having a first surface and an opposing second surface that extend between a first end and a second end. At least one of the first and second surfaces includes a profile having an angle of between about 3° and about 8° between a first line passing through the first end and a first position located between about 28% and about 38% from the first end and a second line passing through the first position and a second position located between about 53% and about 63% from the first end, and an angle of between about 10° and about 20° between the second line and a third line passing through the second position and a third position located between about 74% and about 84% from the first end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid pump, in particular to a liquid pump having a rotor (18) with at least one rotor blade (20, 21) for conveying the fluid, the rotor being variable with respect to its diameter between a first, compressed state and a second expanded state. In order to produce simple compressibility and expandibility of the rotor of the pump, it is provided according to the invention that at least one rotor blade is deformable between a first state which it assumes in the compressed state of the rotor and a second state which it assumes in the expanded state of the rotor by means of a fluid counterpressure (23) during a rotation of the rotor during pump operation.

Abstract: A cover is inserted into a housing of a fuel pump. Then, a housing-side engaging portion of the housing, which is located at a peripheral edge of an opening of the housing, is heated with a heating means. Thereafter, the housing-side engaging portion is swaged by a punch toward the cover to fix the cover to the housing.

Abstract: A method for manufacture of a compressor housing which is resistant to a titanium fire (burning titanium). A ring made of steel, steel alloy, or superalloy which is incombustible in the presence of a titanium fire is ring roll-bonded with a ring made from titanium or titanium alloy.

Abstract: A Moineau style stator includes a stator tube having a plurality of rigid helical lobes formed on an inner surface thereof. The helical lobes define a major internal tube diameter that is greater than a pass through diameter of the tube such that the major diameter undercuts the pass through diameter of the tube. A major liner diameter may also be less than the pass through diameter so as to provide a suitable interference fit between rotor and stator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vertical axis wind turbine, and in particular to an apparatus and method for transporting the vertical axis wind turbine. The method for transporting the vertical axis wind turbine, including the steps of: employing an apparatus to be a box or frame; situating a generator horizontally in the apparatus; fixing an upper flange and lower flange to a vertical shaft; fixing the base of the generator on the corresponding surface of the apparatus through holes at the base of the generator; and supporting the other end of the vertical shaft by a supporting object.

Abstract: A method of forming a gearbox includes the use of hollow structural steel.

Abstract: A wind turbine, tower and method for making same are provided. The wind turbine includes a rotor having one or more blades and a rotor radius distance approximately equal to the distance measured from a centerline of the rotor to a tip of one of the blades. The tower has one or more tower sections, including a first tower section having a generally cylindrical or frusto-conical shape. The first tower section has at least one first diameter. A reduced diameter tower section is connected to the first tower section, and has a waist portion with at least one second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter. At least a portion of the reduced diameter tower section having the second diameter is located about one rotor radius distance from the centerline of the rotor, and the reduced diameter section provides increased static clearance to the tip of the blades.