Patent classifications
F05D2270/3013
Turbomachine with an electric machine assembly and method for operation
A turbomachine and method for operation turbomachine are provided, the method including adjusting a first load at a first electric machine operably coupled to a first rotatable component, in which the first electric machine is operably coupled to the first rotatable component such that a first speed of the first rotatable component is increased or decreased based on an engine condition and the first load; adjusting a second load at a second electric machine operably coupled to a second rotatable component, in which the second electric machine is operably coupled to the second rotatable component such that a second speed of the second rotatable component is decreased or increased based on the engine condition and the second load; and transferring energy generated from at least one of the first electric machine or the second electric machine.
COMPRESSOR SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF THE SAME
A compressor system includes an inlet in which fluid flows, an inlet temperature measuring part configured to measure an inlet temperature (T_in) of the fluid at the inlet, an inlet guide vane (IGV) configured to change opening degree (IGV_position) to control a flow rate of the fluid through the inlet, a compressor to compress the fluid passing through the inlet guide vane, a motor connected to the compressor to drive the compressor, and configured to change rotating speed, a discharge pressure measuring part to measure a discharge pressure (P_disch) of the fluid passed the compressor, an outlet to discharge the compressed fluid, and a check valve installed at the outlet to prevent backflow of the fluid.
Method And System For Controlling A Turbocharged Two Stroke Engine Based On Boost Error
A method and system for controlling a wastegate comprises determining a boost pressure target, measuring a boost pressure, determining a boost pressure error from the measured boost pressure and the boost pressure target, determining a wastegate position change based on boost pressure error, and changing the wastegate position corresponding to the wastegate position change.
Automotive vapor pump
An automotive vapor pump for pumping a pump gas having a fuel vapor. The automotive vapor pump includes a pump inlet opening, a pump outlet opening, an outlet volute, a pump outlet duct which is substantially tangential and which fluidically connects the outlet volute with the pump outlet opening, a centrifugal pumping wheel which pumps the pump gas from the pump inlet opening into the outlet volute and subsequently into the pump outlet duct, an electric motor which drives a pumping wheel, the electric motor including a static motor coil, a magnetic rotor body, and a motor driving electronics which drives the static motor coil, an electric connector plug which electrically connects the motor driving electronics with an external control unit, and an integrated pressure sensor which detects a fluidic pressure in the outlet volute or in the pump outlet duct.
Segregated impeller shroud for clearance control in a centrifugal compressor
A system for controlling the clearance distance between an impeller blade tip of a centrifugal compressor and a radially inner surface of a segregated impeller shroud in a turbine engine. The system comprises a driving mechanism coupled to a portion of a segregated impeller shroud. The driving mechanism comprises a driving arm and threaded axial member configured to translate motion of an actuator ring into axially forward and aft motion of the portion of the segregated impeller shroud.
DRIVE PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT METHOD OF A PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM
The disclosure relates to a drive protection and management method of a pressurization system comprising at least two operatively independent hydraulic pumps, the method including setting a plurality of predetermined parameters by a user by means of an electronic control unit at each of the hydraulic pumps, detecting at least one pressure value by means of at least one pressure sensor at a delivery duct of each of the hydraulic pumps, determining a drive in a sequential and/or synchronized manner of the at least two hydraulic pumps by managing and interpolating, independently for each pump, these predetermined parameters and the at least one pressure value at each of the hydraulic pumps by means of each electronic control unit. The disclosure relates to a pressurization system as well, adapted to implement this method.
A MONITORING MODULE AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING AN OPERATING SCENARIO IN A WASTEWATER PUMPING STATION
A monitoring module (13) identifies an operating scenario in a wastewater pumping station, with at least one pump (9a, 9b) arranged for pumping wastewater out of a wastewater pit (1) into a pipe (11). The monitoring module (13) is configured to process at least one load-dependent pump variable indicative of how the at least one pump (9a, 9b) operates and at least one model-based pipe parameter indicative of how the wastewater flows through the pipe (11) and/or the at least one pump (9a, 9b). The monitoring module is configured to identify an operating scenario in the wastewater pumping station by selecting an operating scenario from a group of predefined operating scenarios dependent on at least one first criterion that is based on the at least one load-dependent pump variable and at least one second criterion that is based on the at least one model-based pipe parameter.
Aircraft operation
A gas turbine engine includes: a combustor that combust the fuel and having an exit, a combustor exit temperature (T40) is the average temperature of flow and a combustor exit pressure (P40) is the total pressure there; a turbine including a rotor having a leading edge and a trailing edge, and wherein a turbine rotor entry temperature (T41) is an average temperature of flow at the leading edge and a turbine rotor entry pressure (P41) is the total pressure there; and a compressor having an exit, wherein a compressor exit temperature (T30) is the average temperature of flow at the exit from the compressor and a compressor exit pressure (P30) is the total pressure there (all at cruise conditions). A method of determining at least one fuel characteristic includes changing a fuel supplied to the engine; and determining a change in a relationship between T30 or P30, T40 and T41, or of P40 and P41, respectively.
Management and Control Method of a Pressurization System
A management and control method for at least one operation parameter of a pressurization system operated by an electric motor, the method comprising the steps of: detection of an operating pressure value at a delivery duct of the pressurization system, by means of a single pressure sensor; estimation of a hydraulic flow rate and a hydraulic head by means of an algorithm which is implemented in a control software based on the operating pressure value detected by means of the single pressure sensor; estimation of a motor rotation speed of the pressurization system based on the operating pressure value and on the number of blades of the impeller of said pressurization system as a result of said estimation; and processing of an on/off signal of the pressurization system. Also disclosed is a pressurization system, comprising a pressure value and a control electronic unit adapted to perform said method.
Fuel supply pipeline system for gas turbine
A fuel supply line system used for a gas turbine, including: fuel gas control valves used for controlling delivery to the gas turbine; a first line used for connecting the fuel gas source to the control valves; a second line used for connecting the control valves to the gas turbine; a monitoring device, configured to be used for determining the pressure inside the pipe at the outlet of the second line near said control valve; and a controller, configured to reduce the effective flow area of the pressure control valves or close the control valves when the determined pressure inside the pipe of the second line is greater than a predetermined pressure.