公开(公告)号：US09297533B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US13663730

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Patrick Benedict Melton ,  Bryan Wesley Romig ,  Lucas John Stoia

IPC: F02G3/00 ,  F23R3/28 ,  F23D11/36 ,  F23D14/78

CPC classification number: F23R3/283 ,  F23D11/36 ,  F23D14/78 ,  F23D2214/00 ,  F23R2900/03043 ,  F23R2900/03044

Abstract: A combustor includes a first shroud extending circumferentially inside the combustor and at least partially defining an inlet passage. A second shroud extends circumferentially inside the combustor. The second shroud defines an outlet passage. A first plate extends radially inside the second shroud downstream from the inlet passage of the first shroud and upstream from the outlet passage of the second shroud. The first plate generally defines an inlet port and an outlet port. A second plate extends radially around the first plate downstream from the inlet port and upstream from the outlet port of the first plate. A first fluid flow path extends from the inlet passage to the inlet port. A second fluid flow path extends from the outlet port to the outlet passage. A baffle extends from the first shroud to the first plate. The baffle separates the first and second fluid flow paths.

Abstract translation: 燃烧器包括在燃烧器内周向延伸并且至少部分地限定入口通道的第一罩。 第二护罩在燃烧器内周向延伸。 第二护罩限定出口通道。 第一板在第二护罩的径向内部延伸，从第一护罩的入口通道下游和第二护罩的出口通道的上游延伸。 第一板通常限定入口和出口。 第二板在入口端口的下游和第一板的出口的上游围绕第一板径向延伸。 第一流体流动路径从入口通道延伸到入口端口。 第二流体流动路径从出口延伸到出口通道。 挡板从第一护罩延伸到第一板。 挡板分离第一和第二流体流动路径。

公开(公告)号：US20160076578A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14485296

申请日：2014-09-12

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Mark Carmine Bellino ,  Heath Michael Ostebee ,  Lucas John Stoia ,  Christopher Paul Willis

IPC: F16B39/08

CPC classification number: F16B39/08 ,  F16B39/02

Abstract: A nut anti-rotation cap includes an end wall having an inner surface configured to be operatively coupled to an end of a threaded mechanical fastener. Also included is at least one sidewall extending from the end wall, wherein the at least one sidewall is a solid wall configured to be secured to a nut engaged with the threaded mechanical fastener and to enclose an exposed portion of the threaded mechanical fastener.

Abstract translation: 螺母防旋转盖包括端壁，所述端壁具有构造成可操作地联接到螺纹机械紧固件的端部的内表面。 还包括从端壁延伸的至少一个侧壁，其中至少一个侧壁是实心壁，其构造成固定到与螺纹机械紧固件接合的螺母并且包围螺纹机械紧固件的暴露部分。

公开(公告)号：US20160054004A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14462646

申请日：2014-08-19

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Lucas John Stoia ,  Patrick Benedict Melton ,  Carolyn Ashley Antoniono

IPC: F23R3/28 ,  F02C7/18

CPC classification number: F23R3/283 ,  F02C7/18 ,  F05B2260/201 ,  F23R3/002 ,  F23R3/04 ,  F23R3/10 ,  F23R3/60 ,  F23R2900/03041 ,  F23R2900/03044 ,  Y02T50/675

Abstract: A combustor cap assembly includes an annular shroud and an impingement plate coupled to the shroud. The impingement plate at least partially defines a plurality of impingement cooling holes and a cooling flow return passage. A cap plate is coupled to the impingement plate. The cap plate includes an impingement side which faces a second side portion of the impingement plate where the impingement side is axially spaced from the second side portion to define an impingement air plenum therebetween. The cooling flow return passage is in fluid communication with the impingement air plenum. A fluid conduit extends from a first side portion of the impingement plate towards a first end portion of the shroud. The fluid conduit is in fluid communication with the cooling flow return passage and provides for fluid communication out of the impingement air plenum.

Abstract translation: 燃烧器盖组件包括环形护罩和联接到护罩的冲击板。 冲击板至少部分地限定多个冲击冷却孔和冷却流回流通道。 盖板联接到冲击板。 盖板包括面对冲击板的第二侧部的冲击侧，其中冲击侧与第二侧部轴向间隔开，以在其间限定冲击空气增压室。 冷却回流通道与冲击空气通风室流体连通。 流体导管从冲击板的第一侧部朝向护罩的第一端部延伸。 流体导管与冷却流回流通道流体连通，并提供流体连通到冲击空气通风室外。

公开(公告)号：US20140260273A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13845384

申请日：2013-03-18

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Patrick Benedict Melton ,  Lucas John Stoia ,  Richard Martin DiCintio

IPC: F23R3/00

CPC classification number: F23R3/002 ,  F01D9/023 ,  F23R3/34 ,  F23R3/346

Abstract: A combustion liner for a gas turbine combustor includes an annular main body having a forward end axially separated from an aft end, and a transitional intersection defined between the forward end and the aft end. The main body extends continuously from the forward end to the aft end. A plurality of fuel injector passages extend radially through the main body upstream from the transitional intersection. The main body comprises a conical section having a circular cross section that diverges between the forward end and the transitional intersection, and a transition section having a non-circular cross section that extends from the transitional intersection to the aft end of the main body.

Abstract translation: 一种用于燃气轮机燃烧器的燃烧衬套包括：环形主体，其具有从后端轴向分离的前端，以及在前端和后端之间限定的过渡交叉。 主体从前端向后端连续延伸。 多个燃料喷射器通道在过渡交叉点的上游沿主体径向延伸。 主体包括具有在前端和过渡交叉点之间分叉的圆形横截面的锥形部分，以及具有从过渡交叉点延伸到主体的后端的非圆形横截面的过渡部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140190170A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US13735340

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Jun Cai ,  Gregory Allen Boardman ,  Hasan Karim ,  Lucas John Stoia

IPC: F23R3/34 ,  F23R3/28

CPC classification number: F23R3/346 ,  F23C2900/07001 ,  F23R3/14 ,  F23R3/286

Abstract: A fuel injector for a combustor generally includes an annular outer body having an inlet and an outlet. The outer body at least partially defines an outer flow passage. An inner flow passage extends at least partially through the outer flow passage and a radial swirler is disposed at the inlet of the outer body. The radial swirler includes a first radial passage separated from a second radial passage. The first radial passage has a first plurality of swirler vanes and the second radial passage has a second plurality of swirler vanes. The first radial passage is in fluid communication with the outer flow passage and the second radial passage is in fluid communication with the inner flow passage.

Abstract translation: 用于燃烧器的燃料喷射器通常包括具有入口和出口的环形外部主体。 外体至少部分地限定外部流动通道。 内部流动通道至少部分地延伸穿过外部流动通道，并且径向旋流器设置在外部主体的入口处。 径向旋流器包括与第二径向通道分离的第一径向通道。 第一径向通道具有第一多个旋流器叶片，并且第二径向通道具有第二多个旋流器叶片。 第一径向通道与外流道流体连通，第二径向通道与内流道流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US20140137536A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13682965

申请日：2012-11-21

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Joel Russell Cloninger ,  Patrick Benedict Melton ,  Lucas John Stoia ,  James Harold Westmoreland

IPC: F23R3/48

CPC classification number: F23R3/48

Abstract: A super-telescoping cross-fire tube includes a cross-fire tube including a first portion and a second portion in mating engagement, the cross-fire tube extending from a first end region to a second end region for fluidly connecting a combustor chamber and an adjacent combustor chamber. Also included is an outer shield spaced radially outwardly and surrounding at least a portion of the cross-fire tube. Further included is a spring extending from proximate the first end region to the second end region and disposed between the cross-fire tube and the outer shield, wherein the cross-fire tube is telescopingly moveable between a first position and a second position.

Abstract translation: 超伸缩式横火管包括交叉火管，其包括配合接合的第一部分和第二部分，所述交叉火焰管从第一端部区域延伸到第二端部区域，用于流体连接燃烧室和 相邻的燃烧室。 还包括外部屏蔽件，其径向向外隔开并且围绕交叉火管的至少一部分。 还包括从靠近第一端部区域延伸到第二端部区域并且设置在交叉火焰管和外部护罩之间的弹簧，其中交叉火焰管可在第一位置和第二位置之间伸缩移动。

公开(公告)号：US12044411B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US17350529

申请日：2021-06-17

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Lucas John Stoia ,  Terese Marinita Martinez ,  Ronnie Ray Pentecost ,  Elizabeth Leigh Exley

IPC: F23R3/46 ,  F02C7/22 ,  F23R3/34

CPC classification number: F23R3/346 ,  F02C7/222 ,  F23R3/46 ,  F05D2240/35 ,  F05D2260/201 ,  F23R2900/03044

Abstract: A combustor includes an end cover and at least one fuel nozzle extending from the end cover and at least partially surrounded by a combustion liner. The combustor further includes an outer sleeve spaced apart from and surrounding the combustion liner such that an annulus is defined therebetween. The combustor further includes a fuel injection assembly. The fuel injection assembly includes a fuel injector that extends through the outer sleeve, the annulus, and the combustion liner to the secondary combustion zone. A fuel supply conduit positioned outside of the outer sleeve. The fuel supply conduit extending to the fuel injector. A shielding assembly coupled to the outer sleeve and at least partially surrounding the fuel supply conduit. The at least one fuel sweep opening is defined in the outer sleeve and disposed within the shielding assembly.

公开(公告)号：US11519334B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-06

申请号：US15664025

申请日：2017-07-31

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Lucas John Stoia ,  Yimin Huang ,  Abdul Khan ,  Thomas Edward Johnson ,  Heath M. Ostebee ,  Jayaprakash Natarajan

IPC: F02C7/266 ,  F23R3/28 ,  F23R3/34 ,  F23R3/42

Abstract: An igniter for a combustor of a turbomachine includes a fuel inlet in fluid communication with a mixing plenum. The mixing plenum is positioned upstream of a mixing channel. An air inlet is in fluid communication with the mixing plenum and an ignition source is in operative communication with the mixing channel. The igniter may include a mounting flange configured for coupling the igniter to the combustor. The ignition source may be positioned proximate to a downstream end of the mixing channel and upstream of the mounting flange. The mixing channel may define a venturi shape. The venturi shape includes a converging section between an upstream end of the mixing channel and a venturi throat.

公开(公告)号：US20220099030A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-31

申请号：US17038312

申请日：2020-09-30

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Emily Klara Happ ,  Lucas John Stoia

IPC: F02C7/24 ,  F01D25/14 ,  F02C7/28

Abstract: Sealing arrangements and turbomachines are provided. A sealing arrangement includes a transition duct having an upstream end and a downstream end. The transition duct includes an aft frame that circumferentially surrounds the downstream end of the transition duct. A first stage nozzle is spaced apart from the aft frame and defines a gap therebetween. A sealing assembly is coupled to the aft frame. The sealing assembly includes a flexible sealing element that extends from the aft frame, across the gap, to the first stage nozzle. The flexible sealing element is forced into sealing engagement with the first stage nozzle by pressure from a compressed working fluid. The sealing assembly further includes a heat shield disposed between the flexible sealing element and the aft frame. The heat shield terminates within the gap.

公开(公告)号：US20220034261A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-03

申请号：US16940953

申请日：2020-07-28

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Neal William Grooms ,  Charlie Edmond Jones ,  Lucas John Stoia

IPC: F02C7/18 ,  F23R3/10 ,  F23R3/28 ,  F23R3/26

Abstract: A combustor cap assembly, combustor and related method are disclosed. The combustor cap assembly includes: an impingement plate defining a plurality of impingement cooling holes with a first side of the impingement plate in fluid communication with a cooling air plenum. The assembly also includes a combustor cap plate coupled to the impingement plate, such that an impingement air plenum is defined between a second side of the impingement plate and the combustor cap plate. Tubes extend from at least a portion of the plurality of impingement cooling holes at the second side of the impingement plate and extend partially towards the combustor cap plate through the impingement air plenum. The plurality of impingement cooling holes provides for fluid communication between the cooling air plenum and the impingement air plenum through the tubes.