Patent classifications
F01D17/02
CASING DEFORMATION AMOUNT MEASURING APPARATUS AND CASING DEFORMATION AMOUNT MEASURING METHOD
Provided is a casing deformation amount measuring apparatus for a steam turbine including a casing, a plurality of nuts fixed to an outer surface of the casing, a plurality of bolts individually screwed, at each one side end portion thereof, in the nuts and projecting to an outer side in a diametrical direction of the casing from the outer surface of the casing, and a lagging material held by the plurality of bolts and covering the casing. The casing deformation amount measuring apparatus includes a target mounted on another side end portion of one of the bolts and exposed to the outer side in a diametrical direction of the casing with respect to the lagging material, and a distance meter that is disposed in an opposing relation to the target on the outer side in a diametrical direction of the casing and measures a distance to the target.
System and method for validating component integrity in an engine
Methods and systems for validating component integrity in an engine are described. First usage data associated with a period of operation of the engine is obtained at an engine controller. An indication of the first usage data is transmitted from the engine controller to a first presentation device. Second usage data associated with the period of operation of the engine is received at the engine controller from an input device. The first usage data is compared to the second usage data at the engine controller. Based on the comparing, an alert is issued to a second presentation device independent from the first presentation device.
DETECTING A FUEL LEAK IN AN ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM
An assembly is provided for an engine. This engine assembly includes a fuel system, a sensor and a processing system. The fuel system includes a fuel source, an engine component and a fuel circuit configured to direct fuel from the fuel source to the engine component. The sensor is configured to provide sensor data indicative of a measured parameter of the fuel directed through the fuel circuit from the fuel source to the engine component. The processing system is configured to identify a fuel leak in the fuel system based on the sensor data. The fuel leak is identified when a measured value corresponding to the measured parameter of the fuel is less than an expected value corresponding to an expected parameter for the fuel directed through the fuel circuit from the fuel source to the engine component.
Sensor assemblies and methods of making sensor assemblies
A sensor assembly includes a mounting portion arranged to support a sensing device, a thermal shunt portion extending from the mounting portion, and a housing portion. The housing portion extends from the thermal shunt portion and is arranged on a side of the thermal shunt portion opposite the mounting portion to limit temperature of a sensor connector fixed to the housing portion of the sensor assembly. Gas turbine engines having sensor assemblies and methods of making sensor assemblies are also described.
Sensor assemblies and methods of making sensor assemblies
A sensor assembly includes a mounting portion arranged to support a sensing device, a thermal shunt portion extending from the mounting portion, and a housing portion. The housing portion extends from the thermal shunt portion and is arranged on a side of the thermal shunt portion opposite the mounting portion to limit temperature of a sensor connector fixed to the housing portion of the sensor assembly. Gas turbine engines having sensor assemblies and methods of making sensor assemblies are also described.
DYNAMIC INSTRUMENTATION ASSEMBLY TO MEASURE PROPERTIES OF AN ENGINE EXHAUST STREAM
An instrumentation assembly configured to measure properties of an engine exhaust stream is disclosed in this paper. The instrumentation assembly may include an outer support ring that extends around a central axis, an inner support ring arranged radially inward of the outer support ring around the central axis, and a plurality of instrumentation rake assemblies. The plurality of instrumentation rake assemblies extends from the outer support ring to the inner support ring across an annular passageway defined between the outer support ring and the inner support ring configured to carry the engine exhaust stream.
DYNAMIC INSTRUMENTATION ASSEMBLY TO MEASURE PROPERTIES OF AN ENGINE EXHAUST STREAM
An instrumentation assembly configured to measure properties of an engine exhaust stream is disclosed in this paper. The instrumentation assembly may include an outer support ring that extends around a central axis, an inner support ring arranged radially inward of the outer support ring around the central axis, and a plurality of instrumentation rake assemblies. The plurality of instrumentation rake assemblies extends from the outer support ring to the inner support ring across an annular passageway defined between the outer support ring and the inner support ring configured to carry the engine exhaust stream.
MODULAR AND AUTONOMOUS ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTING THE ANGULAR POSITION OF THE BLADES OF AN IMPELLER AND MODULAR AND AUTONOMOUS ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTING DAMAGE TO THE BLADES OF AN IMPELLER OF A TURBINE ENGINE
A modular and autonomous assembly for detecting the angular position of the blades of an impeller intended to be mounted on a turbine engine, the assembly comprises at least one electrical power source allowing the operation of the elements of the detection assembly independently of the turbine engine on which it is intended to be carried, at least one first sensor intended to be associated with the first impeller, at least one second sensor intended to be associated with the second impeller, and a main housing including a processing unit and storage means.
MODULAR AND AUTONOMOUS ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTING THE ANGULAR POSITION OF THE BLADES OF AN IMPELLER AND MODULAR AND AUTONOMOUS ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTING DAMAGE TO THE BLADES OF AN IMPELLER OF A TURBINE ENGINE
A modular and autonomous assembly for detecting the angular position of the blades of an impeller intended to be mounted on a turbine engine, the assembly comprises at least one electrical power source allowing the operation of the elements of the detection assembly independently of the turbine engine on which it is intended to be carried, at least one first sensor intended to be associated with the first impeller, at least one second sensor intended to be associated with the second impeller, and a main housing including a processing unit and storage means.
GAS TURBINE SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED SHUTTER MECHANISM
A turbine engine including a stationary component having a probe opening, a plurality of rotor blades rotatable relative to the stationary component, and a sensor assembly disposed within the probe opening. The sensor assembly includes a sensor and a shutter mechanism having a shutter frame with a sensing window and at least one leaf member coupled to the shutter frame. The sensor assembly includes an actuator including a rotatable member having a receiving slot and a stator having a stopper member within the receiving slot. The rotatable member rotates relative to the stator over a range of motion defined relative to the stopper member, and the rotatable member is coupled to the at least one leaf member such that rotating the rotatable member in a first direction uncovers the sensing window, and such that counter-rotating the rotatable member in a second direction covers the sensing window with the at least one leaf member. Selectively covering the sensor when not in use protects the sensor from exposure to harsh conditions, extending its operative life.