公开(公告)号：US20170342911A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15168695

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Parag Prakash Kulkarni ,  Lewis Berkley Davis, JR. ,  Sanji Ekanayake ,  Alston Ilford Scipio

IPC: F02C9/20 ,  F01N3/20 ,  F02C7/14 ,  F02C7/18 ,  H02K7/18 ,  F02C3/34

CPC classification number: F02C9/20 ,  F01N3/05 ,  F01N3/2066 ,  F01N3/22 ,  F01N3/30 ,  F01N2590/10 ,  F01N2610/02 ,  F01N2900/1404 ,  F02C3/34 ,  F02C7/057 ,  F02C7/14 ,  F02C7/18 ,  F05D2260/20 ,  F05D2270/082 ,  Y02T10/24

Abstract: An airflow control system control system for a gas turbine system according to an embodiment includes: an airflow generation system including a plurality of air moving systems for selective attachment to a rotatable shaft of a gas turbine system, the airflow generation system drawing in an excess flow of air through an air intake section; and a mixing area for receiving an exhaust gas stream of the gas turbine system; the airflow generation system: directing a first portion and a second portion of the excess flow of air generated by the airflow generation system into the mixing area to reduce a temperature of the exhaust gas stream; and directing a third portion of the excess flow of air generated by the airflow generation system into a discharge chamber of a compressor component of the gas turbine system.

公开(公告)号：US20170342903A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15167328

申请日：2016-05-27

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Alston Ilford Scipio ,  Jason Brian Shaffer ,  Joseph Philip Klosinski ,  Sanji Ekanayake

IPC: F02C7/08

CPC classification number: F02C7/08 ,  F02C6/18 ,  F02C7/057 ,  F02C9/18 ,  F04D27/0276 ,  F05D2220/72 ,  F05D2260/601 ,  Y02E20/14

Abstract: A system includes a controller configured to control a heated flow discharged from an outlet of a mixing chamber to an inlet control system to control a temperature of an intake flow through a compressor inlet of a compressor of a gas turbine system. The controller is configured to control a turbine extraction gas (TEG) flow to the mixing chamber. The controller is configured to control at least one of a pressurized flow of the compressor to the mixing chamber and a steam flow to the mixing chamber. The TEG flow is extracted through a turbine casing. The heated flow includes the TEG flow and the at least one of the pressurized flow and the steam flow.

公开(公告)号：US09797310B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US14676936

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Sanji Ekanayake ,  Joseph Paul Rizzo ,  Alston Ilford Scipio ,  Timothy Tahteh Yang ,  Thomas Edward Wickert

IPC: F02C7/141 ,  F01D5/08 ,  F01D5/18 ,  F01D9/06 ,  F01D25/12 ,  F01K23/02 ,  F02C7/14 ,  F02C7/143 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F02C6/18 ,  F02C6/08

CPC classification number: F02C7/141 ,  F01D5/082 ,  F01D5/088 ,  F01D5/18 ,  F01D5/181 ,  F01D9/065 ,  F01D25/125 ,  F01K23/02 ,  F02C6/08 ,  F02C6/18 ,  F02C7/14 ,  F02C7/143 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F05D2260/208 ,  Y02E20/16

Abstract: A turbomachine includes a compressor having an inter-stage gap between adjacent rows of rotor blades and stator vanes. A combustor is connected to the compressor, and a turbine is connected to the combustor. An intercooler is operatively connected to the compressor, and includes a first plurality of heat pipes that extend into the inter-stage gap. The first plurality of heat pipes are operatively connected to a first manifold, and the heat pipes and the first manifold are configured to transfer heat from the compressed airflow from the compressor to heat exchangers. A cooling system is operatively connected to the turbine, and includes a second plurality of heat pipes located in the turbine nozzles. The second plurality of heat pipes are operatively connected to a second manifold, and the heat pipes and the second manifold are configured to transfer heat from the turbine nozzles to the heat exchangers.

公开(公告)号：US20170167305A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US14969165

申请日：2015-12-15

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Alston Ilford Scipio ,  Sanji Ekanayake ,  Douglas Corbin Warwick ,  Joseph Philip Klosinski

IPC: F01K23/10 ,  F01K7/16 ,  F02C3/04

CPC classification number: F01K23/10 ,  F01K7/16 ,  F01K15/00 ,  F01K17/025 ,  F02C6/18 ,  F02C7/141 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E20/16 ,  Y02P80/15

Abstract: A power plant includes an exhaust duct downstream from an outlet of a turbine which receives exhaust gas from the turbine outlet, a first ejector having a primary inlet that is fluidly coupled to a turbine extraction port and an outlet that is in fluid communication with the exhaust duct. The power plant further includes a second ejector having a primary inlet fluidly coupled to the compressor extraction port, a suction inlet in fluid communication with an air supply and an outlet in fluid communication with a suction inlet of the first ejector. The first ejector cools the stream of combustion gas via compressed air extracted from the compressor and cooled via the second ejector. The cooled combustion gas mixes with the exhaust gas within the exhaust duct to provide a heated exhaust gas mixture downstream from the exhaust duct.

公开(公告)号：US09644542B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14274874

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Alston Ilford Scipio ,  Julio Enrique Mestroni ,  Dale J. Davis ,  Sanji Ekanayake

IPC: F02C9/18 ,  F02C3/13 ,  F02C7/12

CPC classification number: F02C9/18 ,  F02C3/13 ,  F02C7/12 ,  F05D2270/061

Abstract: The present application provides a gas turbine engine for low turndown operations. The gas turbine engine may include a compressor with a compressor bleed air flow, a turbine, and a compressor bleed air flow manifold. The compressor bleed air manifold directs a variable portion of the compressor bleed air flow to the turbine.

公开(公告)号：US09567554B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14152335

申请日：2014-01-10

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Sanji Ekanayake ,  Surinder Singh Pabla ,  Murali Krishna Kalaga ,  Alston Ilford Scipio ,  Ishmael Dean El

IPC: B08B7/00 ,  C11D11/00 ,  F01D25/00 ,  C11D3/37 ,  B08B3/04 ,  B08B3/10 ,  C11D7/34 ,  C11D7/50 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B17/02

CPC classification number: C11D11/0041 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B3/04 ,  B08B3/102 ,  B08B17/025 ,  C11D3/044 ,  C11D3/18 ,  C11D3/3427 ,  C11D3/3749 ,  C11D7/34 ,  C11D7/5027 ,  F01D25/002

Abstract: A cleaning method and a cleaning fluid are provided. The cleaning method includes accessing a plurality of turbine components attached to a turbine assembly, the turbine assembly being a portion of a turbomachine, positioning at least one cleaning vessel over at least one of the turbine components, forming a liquid seal with a sealing bladder, providing a cleaning fluid to the cleaning vessel, and draining the cleaning fluid from the cleaning vessel. The cleaning fluid includes a carrier fluid and a solvent additive for removing fouling material from the turbine component. An alternative cleaning method is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供清洁方法和清洗液。 清洁方法包括进入附接到涡轮机组件的多个涡轮机部件，涡轮组件是涡轮机的一部分，将至少一个清洁容器定位在至少一个涡轮部件上，与密封囊形成液体密封， 向清洁容器提供清洁流体，并且从清洁容器排出清洁流体。 清洁流体包括载体流体和用于从涡轮机部件去除结垢材料的溶剂添加剂。 还提供了替代的清洁方法。

公开(公告)号：US09557246B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14052363

申请日：2013-10-11

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Sanji Ekanayake ,  Benjamin Arnette LaGrange ,  Alston Ilford Scipio ,  Dale J. Davis ,  Timothy Tah-teh Yang

IPC: G01M15/14 ,  G21D3/00 ,  G05B23/02

CPC classification number: G01M15/14 ,  G05B23/0283 ,  G21D3/00 ,  G21D2010/00 ,  Y02E30/39

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems to determine a power plant machine reliability forecast. In an embodiment, a method may comprise obtaining an environmental factor of a power plant machine based on geospatial data of a first area and location data of a second area, obtaining an operating factor of the power plant machine, and determining a reliability forecast based on the obtained environmental factor and the obtained operating factor.

Abstract translation: 公开了确定发电厂机器可靠性预报的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，一种方法可以包括基于第一区域的地理空间数据和第二区域的位置数据获得发电厂机器的环境因子，获得发电厂机器的运行因子，以及基于 获得的环境因素和获得的操作系数。

公开(公告)号：US20160290232A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US14676895

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Sanji Ekanayake ,  Alston Ilfrod Scipio

IPC: F02C7/141

CPC classification number: F02C7/141 ,  F01D5/181 ,  F01D9/065 ,  F01D25/14 ,  F05D2260/208

Abstract: A turbomachine includes a compressor configured to compress air received at an intake portion to form a compressed airflow that exits into an outlet portion. The compressor has a plurality of rotor blades and a plurality of stator vanes, and a compressor casing forming an outer shell of the compressor. A combustor is operably connected with the compressor, and the combustor receives the compressed airflow. A turbine is operably connected with the combustor, and the turbine receives combustion gas flow from the combustor. The turbine has a turbine casing. A cooling system is operatively connected to the compressor casing. The cooling system includes a plurality of heat pipes located in at least a portion of the plurality of stator vanes. The heat pipes are configured to be in thermal communication with the compressor casing. The heat absorbed by the plurality of heat pipes is transferred to the compressor casing.

Abstract translation: 涡轮机包括压缩机，其构造成压缩在进气部分处接收的空气，以形成离开出口部分的压缩空气流。 压缩机具有多个转子叶片和多个定子叶片，以及形成压缩机的外壳的压缩机壳体。 燃烧器与压缩机可操作地连接，并且燃烧器接收压缩气流。 涡轮机与燃烧器可操作地连接，并且涡轮机接收来自燃烧器的燃烧气体流。 涡轮机具有涡轮机壳体。 冷却系统可操作地连接到压缩机壳体。 冷却系统包括位于多个定子叶片的至少一部分中的多个热管。 热管被构造成与压缩机壳体热连通。 多个热管吸收的热量被传送到压缩机壳体。

公开(公告)号：US20160290174A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US14676884

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Sanji Ekanayake ,  Alston Ilfrod Scipio ,  Joseph Paul Rizzo

IPC: F01K23/10 ,  F02C3/04

CPC classification number: F01K23/10 ,  F02C3/04 ,  F02C6/18 ,  F02C7/141 ,  F02C7/143 ,  F02C7/224 ,  F05D2260/205 ,  F05D2260/208 ,  F05D2260/213 ,  Y02E20/16

Abstract: A turbomachine includes a compressor having an intake portion and an outlet portion. The compressor compresses air received at the intake portion to form a compressed airflow that exits into the outlet portion. A combustor is operably connected with the compressor, and the combustor receives the compressed airflow. A turbine is operably connected with the combustor, and the turbine receives combustion gas flow from the combustor. An aftercooler is operatively connected to the outlet portion of the compressor. The aftercooler includes a plurality of heat pipes that extend into the outlet portion. The plurality of heat pipes are operatively connected to one or more manifolds. The plurality of heat pipes and the one or more manifolds are configured to transfer heat from the compressed airflow in the outlet portion to a plurality of heat exchangers.

Abstract translation: 涡轮机包括具有进气部分和出口部分的压缩机。 压缩机压缩容纳在进气部分处的空气，以形成离开出口部分的压缩气流。 燃烧器与压缩机可操作地连接，并且燃烧器接收压缩气流。 涡轮机与燃烧器可操作地连接，并且涡轮机接收来自燃烧器的燃烧气体流。 后冷却器可操作地连接到压缩机的出口部分。 后冷却器包括延伸到出口部分的多个热管。 多个热管可操作地连接到一个或多个歧管。 多个热管和一个或多个歧管被构造成将热量从出口部分中的压缩气流传递到多个热交换器。

公开(公告)号：US20160273408A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14662814

申请日：2015-03-19

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Sanji Ekanayake ,  Mark Stefan Maier ,  George Vargese Mathai ,  Ryan Eric Obenhoff ,  Alston Ilford Scipio

IPC: F01K23/10 ,  F02C3/32 ,  F02C3/04

CPC classification number: F01K23/105 ,  F02C3/04 ,  F02C3/32 ,  F02C6/08 ,  F02C9/18 ,  F05D2220/72 ,  F05D2260/601 ,  F05D2270/101 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E20/16

Abstract: A power generation system may include a gas turbine system including a turbine component, an integral compressor and a combustor to which air from the integral compressor and fuel are supplied. The combustor is arranged to supply hot combustion gases to the turbine component, and the integral compressor has a flow capacity greater than an intake capacity of the combustor and/or the turbine component, creating an excess air flow. A first control valve system controls flow of the excess air flow along an excess air flow path to an exhaust of the turbine component. An eductor positioned in the excess air flow path uses the excess air flow as a motive force to augment the excess air flow with additional gas, creating an augmented excess gas flow.

Abstract translation: 发电系统可以包括燃气轮机系统，其包括涡轮机部件，整体式压缩机和燃烧器，来自整体式压缩机和燃料的空气被供应到燃烧器。 燃烧器被布置成将热燃烧气体供应到涡轮机部件，并且整体压缩机具有大于燃烧器和/或涡轮机部件的进气能力的流动能力，从而产生过量的气流。 第一控制阀系统控制过量空气流沿着多余的气流路径流到涡轮机部件的排气口。 定位在过量空气流动路径中的喷射器使用过量气流作为动力，以用额外的气体来增加过量的气流，产生增加的过量气体流。