Quantitative air inleakage detection system and method for
turbine-condenser systems
    51.
    发明授权
    Quantitative air inleakage detection system and method for turbine-condenser systems 失效
    定量空气泄漏检测系统和涡轮冷凝器系统的方法

    公开(公告)号:US4898021A

    公开(公告)日:1990-02-06

    申请号:US277827

    申请日:1988-11-30

    CPC classification number: G01M3/202

    Abstract: An improved tracer gas leak detection system and method for air inleakage testing of a turbine-condenser system quantified leak testing with two new elements: one, by providing discharge of a fixed, reproducible amount of tracer gas at a possible leak site, which is accomplished by controlling the flow rate, pressure and time interval of the discharge. Secondly, the total amount of tracer gas subsequently detected within the turbine-condenser is determined by integrating the detector response.

    Differential temperature sensors
    52.
    发明授权
    Differential temperature sensors 失效
    差温传感器

    公开(公告)号:US4859076A

    公开(公告)日:1989-08-22

    申请号:US196706

    申请日:1988-05-20

    CPC classification number: G01K3/14 G01K1/08

    Abstract: A heated, split thermowell comprises a cylindrical shank and integral, axially extending, part-cylindrical probes spaced by at least a first gap defined by a bilateral plane. The thermowell is mounted to the sidewall of a pressure vessel for communicating through a penetration in the sidewall with the fluid state in the pressure vessel. Each probe has at least one parallel axial bore therein, a related, selected pair of probes receiving respective heater and temperature sensing elements in the associated bores, and together functioning as a differential temperature sensor producing distinguishable, differential temperature outputs representative of the fluid condition of steam versus water. Duplex sensor embodiments permit toggling between different, selected such pairs of probes for on-line testing and verification of monitored conditions and operability of the elements and supporting circuits, with automatic substitution of complementary elements in the event of element failure. Each thermowell also permits on-line replacement of a failed element.

    Abstract translation: 加热的分离热电偶套管包括圆柱形柄和整体的,轴向延伸的部分圆柱形探针,其间隔至少由双边平面限定的第一间隙。 热电偶套管安装在压力容器的侧壁上,用于通过在压力容器中的流体状态穿过侧壁进行连通。 每个探头具有至少一个平行的轴向孔,相关的选定的一对探针,其在相关联的孔中接收相应的加热器和温度感测元件,一起用作差分温度传感器,用于产生代表蒸汽流体状态的可区别的差分温度输出 与水。 双工允许在不同的选定的这种探针对之间切换,用于在线测试和检测监测的条件以及元件和支持电路的可操作性。 在元件故障的情况下,会自动替换补充元件。 每个热套管也允许在线更换故障元件。 -

    Thermally self-adjusting mount for proximity sensor
    53.
    发明授权
    Thermally self-adjusting mount for proximity sensor 失效
    用于接近传感器的热自调节安装座

    公开(公告)号:US4833931A

    公开(公告)日:1989-05-30

    申请号:US85510

    申请日:1987-08-14

    CPC classification number: G01B5/0014 G01B7/14 G01H1/006

    Abstract: A thermally self-adjusting mount for a proximity sensor for detecting movement of a turbine blade tip within a turbine housing includes an elongated chamber in an interior wall of the turbine housing adjacent the path of travel of the turbine blade tip. The chamber is configured to receive a blade tip sensor therein and accommodate relative movement of the sensor toward and away from the path of travel of the blade tip. A thermally expansive element is operable coupled with the sensor for moving the latter in the chamber toward the path of travel of the blade tip upon heating of the sensor. A spring is provided for maintaining the sensor in contact with the thermally expansive element during both expansion and contraction of the latter. The thermally expansive member is capable, upon being heated to any given temperature, of causing movement of the sensor in the chamber and relatively toward the path of travel of the blade tip a distance which is substantially the same as the linear movement of the wall away from the path of travel due to having been heated to the same temperature. Thus, the spatial relationship between the sensor and the path of travel of the blade tip remains the same at different temperatures.

    Abstract translation: 用于检测涡轮机壳体内的涡轮机叶片尖端的运动的接近传感器的热自调节安装座包括与涡轮机叶片尖端的行进路径相邻的涡轮机壳体的内壁中的细长室。 腔室被构造成在其中容纳叶片尖端传感器,并且适应传感器朝向和远离叶片尖端行进路径的相对运动。 热膨胀元件可操作地与传感器耦合,用于将腔室中的腔室朝向在传感器加热时的刀片行程的路径移动。 提供弹簧,用于在膨胀和收缩过程中使传感器与热膨胀元件接触。 热膨胀构件在加热到任何给定温度时能够使传感器在腔室中的运动并且相对于叶片尖端的行进路径移动,该距离与壁的线性运动基本相同 由于已经被加热到相同温度的行进路径。 因此,传感器与叶片尖端的行进路径之间的空间关系在不同的温度下保持不变。

    Flow measurement device
    54.
    发明授权
    Flow measurement device 失效
    流量测量装置

    公开(公告)号:US4790194A

    公开(公告)日:1988-12-13

    申请号:US44625

    申请日:1987-05-01

    CPC classification number: G01F1/363 G01F1/22 G01F1/42 G01F7/00 G01F7/005

    Abstract: Fluid flow is determined for a large flow pipe based upon differential pressure across an orifice in the pipe having a known cross-sectional area. In one form, the orifice is variable and adjusted in response to differential pressure so as to maintain differential pressure at a constant value. Flow is determined directly from orifice area. The orifice may be a part of a closed loop flow measurement system which responds to differential pressure changes to adjust orifice area. Various differential pressure settings may be used to accommodate selected back pressures in the flow pipe.

    Abstract translation: 基于具有已知横截面积的管中的孔口上的压差来确定大流量管道的流体流动。 在一种形式中,孔是可变的并且响应于压差被调节,以将差压保持在恒定值。 流量从孔面积直接确定。 孔可以是闭环流量测量系统的一部分,其响应差压变化以调节孔面积。 可以使用各种差压设置来适应流管中的选定的背压。

    Method for eliminating sensor drift in a vibration monitoring system
    55.
    发明授权
    Method for eliminating sensor drift in a vibration monitoring system 失效
    消除振动监测系统中传感器漂移的方法

    公开(公告)号:US4790189A

    公开(公告)日:1988-12-13

    申请号:US20827

    申请日:1987-03-02

    CPC classification number: G01H1/006

    Abstract: A method is disclosed for eliminating aberrations in position-time data provided by an apparatus which monitors the position of a rotating blade in a turbo machine as a function periodic rotation, the apparatus including at least one sensor adjacent at least one blade position to provide a time signal corresponding to the actual arrival time required for a blade to move from a predetermined position to the at least one sensor position, the aberrations being caused by misalignment or movement of the at least one sensor with respect to a rotating blade. The method comprises the steps of first calculating an average blade arrival time for blade movement from the predetermined position to the at least one sensor position, and then estimating sensor position relative to the predetermined position based on blade velocity and average arrival time. Alternatively, measured displacements between blade position and sensor position at the average blade arrival time may be used to derive a time signal indicative of blade vibration.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于消除由在涡轮机中将旋转叶片的位置监测为功能周期性旋转的装置提供的位置时间数据中的像差的方法,该装置包括至少一个与至少一个叶片位置相邻的传感器,以提供 时间信号对应于叶片从预定位置移动到至少一个传感器位置所需的实际到达时间,像差是由至少一个传感器相对于旋转叶片的不对准或移动引起的。 该方法包括以下步骤:首先计算叶片从预定位置移动到至少一个传感器位置的平均叶片到达时间,然后基于叶片速度和平均到达时间估计相对于预定位置的传感器位置。 或者,可以使用在平均叶片到达时间的叶片位置和传感器位置之间的测量位移来导出指示叶片振动的时间信号。

    Distributed temperature sensor apparatus
    56.
    发明授权
    Distributed temperature sensor apparatus 失效
    分布式温度传感器设备

    公开(公告)号:US4676665A

    公开(公告)日:1987-06-30

    申请号:US864670

    申请日:1986-05-19

    CPC classification number: G01K1/024 G01K11/02

    Abstract: A liquid-filled tube placed next to a generator winding section provides an indication of an abnormal hot spot which may develop along the winding. The tube is filled with a liquid which vaporizes to form a vapor bubble at the hot spot location. Acoustic energy is projected through the liquid in the tube and is normally received at the distal end of the tube. Presence of a vapor bubble blocks the acoustic propagation and forms a reflective surface for the acoustic energy which then is utilized to calculate distance to the vapor bubble. With a known pressure versus temperature relationship, the pressure of the liquid is controlled such that the hot spot temperature may be determined.

    Abstract translation: 放置在发电机绕组部分旁边的充满液体的管提供了可能沿着绕组发展的异常热点的指示。 该管充满液体,其在热点位置蒸发以形成蒸气泡。 声能通过管中的液体投射,并且通常被容纳在管的远端。 蒸汽气泡的存在阻止声传播,并形成声能的反射表面,然后该声能用于计算到蒸气泡的距离。 利用已知的压力对温度关系,控制液体的压力使得可以确定热点温度。

    Bolt tightener device for tightening a through-bolt in a generator core
    57.
    发明授权
    Bolt tightener device for tightening a through-bolt in a generator core 有权
    螺栓紧固器装置,用于拧紧发生器芯中的贯穿螺栓

    公开(公告)号:US09016991B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-28

    申请号:US13863473

    申请日:2013-04-16

    Abstract: A generator stator core through-bolt tensioning device that automatically tightens the nut on the through-bolts that hold together and compress laminate plates of the stator core in a high voltage generator. A controller receives a signal from a measuring device, such as a fiber Bragg grating that measures the strain on the bolt, and based on that signal determines whether the nut needs to be tightened. If the controller determines that tightening is necessary, it will cause the tensioning device to automatically tighten the nut while the generator is in service, and use the measuring device to provide feedback of the tensioning of the through-bolt to know when to stop the device from tightening the nut.

    Abstract translation: 发电机定子铁心贯通螺栓张紧装置,自动拧紧固定在一起的螺栓上的螺母,并将高压发生器中的定子铁心的压板压缩。 控制器接收来自测量装置的信号,例如测量螺栓上的应变的光纤布拉格光栅,并且基于该信号确定螺母是否需要拧紧。 如果控制器确定需要紧固,则会在发电机使用时使张紧装置自动拧紧螺母,并使用测量装置提供贯穿螺栓张紧的反馈信息,以知道何时停止装置 拧紧螺母。

    BOLT TIGHTENER DEVICE FOR TIGHTENING A THROUGH-BOLT IN A GENERATOR CORE
    58.
    发明申请
    BOLT TIGHTENER DEVICE FOR TIGHTENING A THROUGH-BOLT IN A GENERATOR CORE 有权
    用于在发电机核心中拧紧螺栓的螺栓紧固器装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140306574A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-16

    申请号:US13863473

    申请日:2013-04-16

    Abstract: A generator stator core through-bolt tensioning device that automatically tightens the nut on the through-bolts that hold together and compress laminate plates of the stator core in a high voltage generator. A controller receives a signal from a measuring device, such as a fiber Bragg grating that measures the strain on the bolt, and based on that signal determines whether the nut needs to be tightened. If the controller determines that tightening is necessary, it will cause the tensioning device to automatically tighten the nut while the generator is in service, and use the measuring device to provide feedback of the tensioning of the through-bolt to know when to stop the device from tightening the nut.

    Abstract translation: 发电机定子铁心贯通螺栓张紧装置,自动拧紧固定在一起的螺栓上的螺母,并将高压发生器中的定子铁心的压板压缩。 控制器接收来自测量装置的信号,例如测量螺栓上的应变的光纤布拉格光栅,并且基于该信号确定螺母是否需要拧紧。 如果控制器确定需要紧固,则会在发电机使用时使张紧装置自动拧紧螺母,并使用测量装置提供贯穿螺栓张紧的反馈信息,以知道何时停止装置 拧紧螺母。

    METHOD OF ON-LINE AUTOMATIC GENERATOR CORE THROUGH-BOLT TENSIONING
    59.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF ON-LINE AUTOMATIC GENERATOR CORE THROUGH-BOLT TENSIONING 审中-公开
    在线自动发电机芯通过螺栓拉伸的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140305223A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-16

    申请号:US13863426

    申请日:2013-04-16

    Abstract: A generator stator core that includes a plurality of through-bolts extending through the stator core. Each through-bolt includes a threaded end on which is positioned a conical washer and a through-bolt nut, where the through-bolt nuts are tightened against the washers to compress laminate plates and hold the stator core together. The stator core further includes a through-bolt tension monitoring system including a fiber Bragg grating sensor mounted to one or more of the conical washers and being provided in at least one optical fiber. The monitoring system further includes a monitoring device providing an optical signal to each of the fiber Bragg grating sensors and receiving a reflected signal from the fiber Bragg grating sensors where the reflected signal provides an indication of strain on the washer to provide an indication of how tight the nut is on the through-bolt.

    Abstract translation: 发电机定子铁心,其包括延伸穿过定子铁心的多个贯穿螺栓。 每个贯穿螺栓包括螺纹端,锥形垫圈和贯穿螺栓螺母在其上定位,其中贯穿螺栓螺母紧固垫圈以压缩层压板并将定子芯保持在一起。 定子芯还包括贯穿螺栓张力监测系统,该系统包括安装在一个或多个锥形垫圈上并设置在至少一根光纤中的光纤布拉格光栅传感器。 监测系统还包括监测装置,其向光纤布拉格光栅传感器中的每一个提供光信号,并且接收来自光纤布拉格光栅传感器的反射信号,其中反射信号提供垫圈上的应变指示以提供如何紧密的指示 螺母在螺栓上。

    Fluid flow velocity and temperature measurement
    60.
    发明授权
    Fluid flow velocity and temperature measurement 失效
    流体流速和温度测量

    公开(公告)号:US08687175B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-01

    申请号:US13101350

    申请日:2011-05-05

    CPC classification number: G01F1/661 G01F1/28 G01P5/02

    Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring velocity of a fluid flow through a predetermined fluid flow space. A fiber optic conductor includes a flow measurement portion defining an elongated dimension extending across a portion of the fluid flow space. The fluid flow in the fluid flow space causes the measurement portion of the fiber optic conductor to flex in a direction transverse to the elongated dimension. Optical radiation is supplied to the fiber optic conductor, and optical radiation is received from the fiber optic conductor after the supplied optical radiation has passed through the measurement portion. The received optical radiation is analyzed to effect a determination of a flow velocity of the fluid flow.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于监测流过预定流体流动空间的流体流速的方法。 光纤导体包括限定延伸穿过流体流动空间的一部分的细长尺寸的流量测量部分。 流体流动空间中的流体流动导致光纤导体的测量部分沿横向于细长尺寸的方向弯曲。 向光纤导体提供光辐射,并且在所提供的光辐射已经通过测量部分之后从光纤导体接收光辐射。 分析所接收的光辐射以确定流体流动的流速。

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