公开(公告)号：US08684698B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13071996

申请日：2011-03-25

Applicant: Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  David Scott Clark ,  Brent F. Beacher

Inventor： Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  David Scott Clark ,  Brent F. Beacher

IPC: F01D5/12

CPC classification number: F04D29/324 ,  F01D5/141 ,  F05D2240/121 ,  F05D2240/122 ,  F05D2240/303 ,  F05D2240/304 ,  F05D2250/71 ,  Y02T50/673

Abstract: An airfoil for a compressor is described. The airfoil has a root, an airfoil tip, a leading edge, a trailing edge, airfoil pressure and suction sides extending between the leading edge and the trailing edge. The airfoil has an inner span region and an outer span region and the trailing edge has a dihedral profile such that the trailing edge dihedral angle decreases in at least a portion of the inner span region and the outer span region.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于压缩机的翼型件。 翼型件具有根部，翼型端头，前缘，后缘，在前缘和后缘之间延伸的翼型压力和吸力侧。 翼型件具有内跨区域和外跨距区域，并且后缘具有双面轮廓，使得后缘二面角在内跨距区域和外跨距区域的至少一部分中减小。

公开(公告)号：US20130302168A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13466671

申请日：2012-05-08

Applicant: Nicholas Joseph Kray ,  Ian Francis Prentice ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Dong-Jin Shim ,  Gregory Carl Gemeinhardt

Inventor： Nicholas Joseph Kray ,  Ian Francis Prentice ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Dong-Jin Shim ,  Gregory Carl Gemeinhardt

IPC: B63H1/06

CPC classification number: F01D5/141 ,  F05D2260/90 ,  F05D2300/505 ,  F05D2300/603 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y02T50/673

Abstract: An airfoil having active actuators and at least one morphing area allowing shape change of the airfoil and further allowing for optimization of the airfoil shape at more than one operating condition.

Abstract translation: 具有主动致动器和至少一个变形区域的翼型件允许翼型的形状改变，并且还允许在多于一个操作条件下优化翼型形状。

公开(公告)号：US08317457B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US11966348

申请日：2007-12-28

Applicant: Aspi Rustom Wadia ,  David Scott Clark ,  Ching-Pang Lee ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Gregory Scott McNulty

Inventor： Aspi Rustom Wadia ,  David Scott Clark ,  Ching-Pang Lee ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Gregory Scott McNulty

IPC: F01D11/20

CPC classification number: F04D27/02 ,  F04D27/001 ,  F04D29/526 ,  F04D29/687 ,  F05D2270/101 ,  F05D2270/172

Abstract: A method of operating a compressor having a row of blades for preventing a compressor stall is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of mounting a plasma generator in a casing or a shroud radially outwardly and apart from the blade tips wherein the plasma generator comprises a radially inner electrode and a radially outer electrode separated by a dielectric material; and supplying an AC potential to the radially inner electrode and the radially outer electrode.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种操作具有用于防止压缩机失速的一排叶片的压缩机的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：将等离子体发生器沿径向向外并且与叶片尖端分开地安装在壳体或护罩中，其中等离子体发生器包括径向 内部电极和由电介质材料隔开的径向外部电极; 并向所述径向内部电极和所述径向外部电极提供AC电位。

公开(公告)号：US20100284795A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US11966309

申请日：2007-12-28

Applicant: Aspi Rustom Wadia ,  David Scott Clark ,  Ching-Pang Lee ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Gregory Scott McNulty

Inventor： Aspi Rustom Wadia ,  David Scott Clark ,  Ching-Pang Lee ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Gregory Scott McNulty

IPC: F01D11/08

CPC classification number: F01D11/20 ,  F05D2270/172

Abstract: A plasma leakage flow control system for a compressor is disclosed, comprising a circumferential row of compressor blades, an annular casing surrounding the tips of the blades, located radially apart from the tips of the blades and at least one annular plasma generator located on the annular casing. The annular plasma generator comprises an inner electrode and an outer electrode separated by a dielectric material. A gas turbine engine having a plasma leakage flow control system further comprises an engine control system which controls the operation of the annular plasma generator such that the blade tip leakage flow can be changed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于压缩机的等离子体泄漏流量控制系统，包括圆周排的压缩机叶片，围绕叶片尖端的环形壳体，位于与叶片的尖端径向分开的位置以及至少一个环形等离子体发生器，其位于环形 套管。 环形等离子体发生器包括由电介质材料隔开的内电极和外电极。 具有等离子体泄漏流量控制系统的燃气涡轮发动机还包括发动机控制系统，其控制环形等离子体发生器的操作，使得可以改变叶片尖端泄漏流。

公开(公告)号：US06338609B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-15

申请号：US09507409

申请日：2000-02-18

Applicant: John J. Decker ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow

Inventor： John J. Decker ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow

IPC: F01D520

CPC classification number: F01D5/20 ,  F01D5/141 ,  F01D5/143 ,  F01D5/145 ,  F04D29/164 ,  F04D29/522 ,  F05D2220/36 ,  F05D2250/711 ,  Y02T50/673

Abstract: A compressor casing includes an axially convex inner surface for surrounding a row of rotor blades with radial gaps therebetween. The tip of the blades complement the casing contour for reducing blade tip losses and flow blockage.

Abstract translation: 压缩机壳体包括轴向凸起的内表面，用于围绕其间具有径向间隙的一排转子叶片。 叶片的尖端补充了套管轮廓，以减少叶片尖端损失和流阻。

公开(公告)号：US07874794B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US11385205

申请日：2006-03-21

Applicant: William J. Solomon ,  Daniel A. Wilkin, II ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Kevin S. Hansell

Inventor： William J. Solomon ,  Daniel A. Wilkin, II ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Kevin S. Hansell

IPC: F01D9/04

CPC classification number: F01D5/145 ,  F01D5/143 ,  F01D9/041 ,  Y02T50/673 ,  Y10S415/914

Abstract: A blade row for a rotary machine includes a radially inner endwall, a radially outer endwall having a radially inner surface, and an airfoil including a root section coupled to the inner endwall and a tip section coupled to the outer endwall such that the airfoil extends radially between the inner and outer endwalls. The radially outer endwall includes a projection extending radially inward from the outer endwall inner surface such that the outer endwall inner surface includes a non-axisymmetric shape.

Abstract translation: 用于旋转机器的叶片排包括径向内端壁，具有径向内表面的径向外端壁，以及包括联接到内端壁的根部的翼型件和联接到外端壁的尖端部分，使得翼型件径向延伸 内外墙之间。 径向外端壁包括从外端壁内表面径向向内延伸的突起，使得外端壁内表面包括非轴对称形状。

公开(公告)号：US07827803B1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US11528015

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: Aspi Rustom Wadia ,  David K. Christensen ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Kiyoung Chung ,  Matthew William Wiseman ,  Peter Nicholas Szucs

Inventor： Aspi Rustom Wadia ,  David K. Christensen ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Kiyoung Chung ,  Matthew William Wiseman ,  Peter Nicholas Szucs

IPC: F02C9/20 ,  F02C9/50

CPC classification number: F04D27/0246 ,  F01D17/162 ,  F02C7/057 ,  F02C9/22 ,  F02K1/165 ,  F05D2270/101 ,  F05D2270/301 ,  F05D2270/3011

Abstract: A method for using an aerodynamic stability management system is disclosed. The method includes placing at least one pressure sensor in a compressor, the at least one pressure sensor communicating with an aerodynamic stability management system controller and monitoring gas turbine engine performance using the aerodynamic stability management system controller. The controller includes a memory, an input/output interface and a processor. The method also includes defining a correlation threshold value and calculating a correlation measure using a plurality of pressure signals generated by the at least one pressure sensor and comparing the correlation measure with the correlation threshold value. When the correlation measure is less than the correlation threshold value a corrective action is implemented.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用空气动力学稳定性管理系统的方法。 该方法包括将至少一个压力传感器放置在压缩机中，所述至少一个压力传感器与空气动力学稳定性管理系统控制器通信，并使用空气动力学稳定性管理系统控制器监测燃气涡轮发动机性能。 控制器包括存储器，输入/输出接口和处理器。 该方法还包括定义相关阈值并使用由至少一个压力传感器产生的多个压力信号并且将相关性度量与相关阈值进行比较来计算相关度量。 当相关度小于相关阈值时，执行纠正措施。

公开(公告)号：US07168918B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-30

申请号：US10955646

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Chellappa Balan ,  John Jared Decker ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow

Inventor： Chellappa Balan ,  John Jared Decker ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow

IPC: F04D29/44

CPC classification number: F04D29/542 ,  F04D25/0613 ,  F04D29/545

Abstract: A cooling fan comprises a rotor configured to generate airflow. The cooling fan further comprises an outlet guide vane adapted to receive the airflow generated by the rotor and to orient the airflow in a substantially axial direction relative to the rotor. The cooling fan further comprises a diffuser configured to receive the airflow from the outlet guide vane and produce airflow with higher static pressure relative to an inlet of the diffuser. The cooling fan produces a work coefficient greater than 1.6 and a flow coefficient greater than or equal to 0.4.

Abstract translation: 冷却风扇包括构造成产生气流的转子。 冷却风扇还包括适于接纳由转子产生的气流并相对于转子在基本上轴向方向上定向气流的出口导向叶片。 冷却风扇还包括扩散器，其构造成从出口引导叶片接收气流并产生相对于扩散器的入口具有较高静态压力的气流。 冷却风扇产生的工作系数大于1.6，流量系数大于或等于0.4。

公开(公告)号：US20060013692A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：US10889945

申请日：2004-07-13

Applicant: Thomas Henning ,  John Mickol ,  Daniel Mollmann ,  Michael Schneider ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Max Farson

Inventor： Thomas Henning ,  John Mickol ,  Daniel Mollmann ,  Michael Schneider ,  Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  Max Farson

IPC: B63H1/20

CPC classification number: F01D5/3007 ,  F01D5/027 ,  F01D5/30 ,  F05D2230/60 ,  F05D2240/30 ,  F05D2240/40 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y02T50/673 ,  Y10T29/49323

Abstract: A method and apparatus for ordering blades in a rotatable machine is provided. The machine includes a plurality of blades that extend radially outwardly from a rotor. The method includes determining a moment weight of each blade in a row of blades, determining a geometric parameter of each blade in the same row of blades, and determining a mapping order of each blade using the moment weight and the geometric parameter. The apparatus includes a computer system that includes a software product code segment for minimizing imbalance in a bladed rotor wherein the segment is configured to receive a moment weight value for each blade to be installed in said rotor, receive a geometric parameter value for each blade to be installed in said rotor, calculate a blade location on the rotor based on the received values, and generate a blade map based on the calculated location.

公开(公告)号：US08702398B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13072027

申请日：2011-03-25

Applicant: Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  David Scott Clark ,  Brent F. Beacher

Inventor： Andrew Breeze-Stringfellow ,  David Scott Clark ,  Brent F. Beacher

IPC: F01D5/14

CPC classification number: F04D29/324 ,  F01D5/141 ,  Y02T50/673

Abstract: A rotor blade having an airfoil for a compressor is described. The airfoil has an airfoil root, an airfoil tip located at a spanwise distance from the airfoil root, a leading edge extending from the airfoil root to the airfoil tip, an inner span region (“S1”) between the airfoil root and a first height location on the airfoil leading edge, a midspan region (“S2”) between the first height location and a second height location on the airfoil leading edge located radially outward from the first height location; an outer span region (“S3”) between the second height location and the airfoil tip, wherein the airfoil has a normalized camber profile such that the normalized camber increases in the outer span region in a spanwise direction towards the tip and is more than 2.2 in the outer span region.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有用于压缩机的翼型的转子叶片。 所述翼型件具有翼型根部，所述翼型端部位于与所述翼型根的翼展距离处，从所述翼型根延伸到所述翼型端部的前缘，所述翼型根部与所述翼型根部之间的内部跨度区域（“S1”） 在翼型前缘上的位置，位于第一高度位置与位于第一高度位置径向向外的翼型件前缘上的第二高度位置之间的中跨区域（“S2”）; 在第二高度位置和翼型尖端之间的外跨距区域（“S3”），其中翼型件具有归一化的弧形轮廓，使得归一化的外倾角在翼跨方向上朝向顶端的外跨距区域增加，并且大于2.2 在外跨区域。