SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BUILDING AN INTELLIGENT MODEL OF PARTICULATE INGRESS DETECTION IN TURBINE SYSTEMS
Granted: February 2, 2023
Application Number:
20230029650
A control system for turbine systems configured to utilize an intelligent model of particulate presence and accumulation within turbine systems to address engine maintenance, erosion, corrosion, and parts failure mitigation is disclosed. The control system may build an intelligent model of fluid flow based on the data value measured by at least one sensor and based on a database of known data values to provide an estimation of amount of ingress of air intake particles into the turbine…
SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BUILDING AN INTELLIGENT MODEL OF PARTICULATE INGRESS DETECTION IN TURBINE SYSTEMS
Granted: February 2, 2023
Application Number:
20230029650
A control system for turbine systems configured to utilize an intelligent model of particulate presence and accumulation within turbine systems to address engine maintenance, erosion, corrosion, and parts failure mitigation is disclosed. The control system may build an intelligent model of fluid flow based on the data value measured by at least one sensor and based on a database of known data values to provide an estimation of amount of ingress of air intake particles into the turbine…
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING INTEGRITY AND EFFICIENCY OF AN INLET FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR TURBINE SYSTEMS AND FOR RECOMMENDING MITIGATION ACTIONS
Granted: February 2, 2023
Application Number:
20230033140
A control system for turbine systems configured to provide accurate interpretations of detected particle accumulation, improve performance of turbine systems, and/or minimize costs due to downtime and maintenance are disclosed. The control system may build an intelligent model of fluid flow based on measured data provided by a sensor in a fluid flow path of the turbine system. The intelligent model consults a filter efficiency framework and determines an impact value that quantifies an…
SENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BUILDING AN INTELLIGENT MODEL OF PARTICULATE INGRESS DETECTION IN TURBINE SYSTEMS
Granted: February 2, 2023
Application Number:
20230029650
A control system for turbine systems configured to utilize an intelligent model of particulate presence and accumulation within turbine systems to address engine maintenance, erosion, corrosion, and parts failure mitigation is disclosed. The control system may build an intelligent model of fluid flow based on the data value measured by at least one sensor and based on a database of known data values to provide an estimation of amount of ingress of air intake particles into the turbine…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INHIBITING PARTICULATE AND FOREIGN OBJECT INGRESS IN COMBUSTION SYSTEMS
Granted: February 2, 2023
Application Number:
20230034885
A method for inhibiting particulate ingress in a combustion system includes acquiring particulate ingress data, determining a probable particulate ingress location on an air inlet of the combustion system in dependence upon the particulate ingress data, and deploying a filter screen at the determined probable particulate ingress location to inhibit particulate ingress at the determined probable particulate ingress location.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING INTEGRITY AND EFFICIENCY OF AN INLET FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR TURBINE SYSTEMS AND FOR RECOMMENDING MITIGATION ACTIONS
Granted: February 2, 2023
Application Number:
20230033140
A control system for turbine systems configured to provide accurate interpretations of detected particle accumulation, improve performance of turbine systems, and/or minimize costs due to downtime and maintenance are disclosed. The control system may build an intelligent model of fluid flow based on measured data provided by a sensor in a fluid flow path of the turbine system. The intelligent model consults a filter efficiency framework and determines an impact value that quantifies an…
CENTRALIZED AI-BASED TOPOLOGY PROCESS FOR DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION OF A POWER SUBSTATION
Granted: January 26, 2023
Application Number:
20230022661
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed. An example method may include receiving a single-line drawing (SLD) of a power substation, the SLD including one or more components, the one or more components including at least one of: a current transformer (CT), a circuit breaker (CB), an isolator, a feeder, and a busbar. The example method may also include analyzing, using an artificial intelligence (AI) system, connection paths associated with the one or more components in…
HVDC POWER TRANSMISSION
Granted: January 26, 2023
Application Number:
20230028868
The present disclosure includes methods and apparatus for HVDC power distribution. A control apparatus is described for controlling a frequency set-point for a first AC network electrically connected to a first HVDC station to regulate active power. The controller has a frequency controller operable in a first mode of operation to determine a frequency set-point (Fref) for the first AC network based on a measured DC voltage at the first HVDC station. A disturbance detector is configured…
CENTRALIZED AI-BASED TOPOLOGY PROCESS FOR DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION OF A POWER SUBSTATION
Granted: January 26, 2023
Application Number:
20230022661
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed. An example method may include receiving a single-line drawing (SLD) of a power substation, the SLD including one or more components, the one or more components including at least one of: a current transformer (CT), a circuit breaker (CB), an isolator, a feeder, and a busbar. The example method may also include analyzing, using an artificial intelligence (AI) system, connection paths associated with the one or more components in…
HVDC POWER TRANSMISSION
Granted: January 26, 2023
Application Number:
20230028868
The present disclosure includes methods and apparatus for HVDC power distribution. A control apparatus is described for controlling a frequency set-point for a first AC network electrically connected to a first HVDC station to regulate active power. The controller has a frequency controller operable in a first mode of operation to determine a frequency set-point (Fref) for the first AC network based on a measured DC voltage at the first HVDC station. A disturbance detector is configured…
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTE LOAD OF ON-BOARD CERTIFIED SOFTWARE
Granted: January 19, 2023
Application Number:
20230014326
Provided is a method for remotely uploading certified software from a source to a data update module on an asset via a wireless communications link. The method includes encrypting the communications link between the source and the data update module to form a secure tunnel and verifying credentials of the source via the data update module when a software update file is transmitted. A load assurance check is performed on a portion of the transmitted update file to confirm integrity of the…
USE OF A TRANSITION METAL OXIDE FOR REMOVING FLUORINATED BY-PRODUCTS FROM A GAS, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SUCH BY-PRODUCTS
Granted: January 19, 2023
Application Number:
20230015784
The present disclosure relates a method for removing by-products from a gas comprising such by-products, the by-products comprising fluoronitrile compounds and/or fluorocarbon compounds. This method includes contacting the gas with a solid adsorbent phase that comprises a molecular sieve and further comprises at least one transition metal oxide. The present disclosure also relates to a device for removing fluorinated by-products from a gas comprising such fluorinated by-products and to…
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTE LOAD OF ON-BOARD CERTIFIED SOFTWARE
Granted: January 19, 2023
Application Number:
20230014326
Provided is a method for remotely uploading certified software from a source to a data update module on an asset via a wireless communications link. The method includes encrypting the communications link between the source and the data update module to form a secure tunnel and verifying credentials of the source via the data update module when a software update file is transmitted. A load assurance check is performed on a portion of the transmitted update file to confirm integrity of the…
USE OF A TRANSITION METAL OXIDE FOR REMOVING FLUORINATED BY-PRODUCTS FROM A GAS, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SUCH BY-PRODUCTS
Granted: January 19, 2023
Application Number:
20230015784
The present disclosure relates a method for removing by-products from a gas comprising such by-products, the by-products comprising fluoronitrile compounds and/or fluorocarbon compounds. This method includes contacting the gas with a solid adsorbent phase that comprises a molecular sieve and further comprises at least one transition metal oxide. The present disclosure also relates to a device for removing fluorinated by-products from a gas comprising such fluorinated by-products and to…
GENERATOR FIELD ENDWINDING BLOCKING
Granted: January 5, 2023
Application Number:
20230006495
Generator field endwinding blocking is described. The endwinding blocking has a spacer block for radial placement between rotor endwindings. The spacer block has a spacer body with a radially inboard end, a radially outboard end, a slot extending from the outboard end towards the inboard end, and at least one transverse hole formed on an outer surface of the spacer body, extending in a perpendicular direction towards the slot. A cap covers at least a portion of the outboard end. The cap…
CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH SIMPLIFIED NON-LINEAR DOUBLE MOTION
Granted: January 5, 2023
Application Number:
20230005675
The invention concerns a double-motion circuit breaker comprising primary and secondary movable contacts slidingly mounted within primary and secondary holders, wherein the primary movable contact comprises a tulip and a contact cylinder attached thereto, and the secondary movable contact comprises a pin for engaging the tulip but no counter-contact for engaging the contact cylinder. The circuit breaker also has a non-linear linkage mechanism with a pin and slot mechanism, and a fixed…
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING USING SOLID STATE OPTICAL DEFLECTORS
Granted: January 5, 2023
Application Number:
20230001639
An additive manufacturing apparatus comprises a laser beam source emitting a laser beam, a build platform, a powder source depositing a layer of powder onto the build platform, and a scanning assembly disposed along an optical path between the laser beam source and the build platform. The scanning assembly comprises at least one solid state optical deflector that modifies at least one of a size or an impingement location of the laser beam on the layer of powder at a scanning position of…
METHODS OF CONTROL FOR MANAGEMENT OF HOT FUEL
Granted: December 22, 2022
Application Number:
20220403784
A gas turbine engine fuel supply system can include a fuel delivery system, a thermal management system, a fuel manifold, and one or more sensors that identify one or more fuel parameters. A fuel control system adjusts parameters of the fuel based on data received from the sensors.
METHODS OF CONTROL FOR MANAGEMENT OF HOT FUEL
Granted: December 22, 2022
Application Number:
20220403783
A gas turbine engine fuel supply system can include a fuel delivery system, a thermal management system, a fuel manifold, and one or more sensors that identify one or more fuel parameters. A fuel control system adjusts parameters of the fuel based on data received from the sensors.
CONTROL LOGIC FOR THRUST LINK WHIFFLE-TREE HINGE POSITIONING FOR IMPROVED CLEARANCES
Granted: November 24, 2022
Application Number:
20220371738
Systems and methods for optimizing clearances within an engine include an adjustable coupling configured to couple a thrust link to the aircraft engine, an actuator coupled to the adjustable coupling, where motion produced by the actuator adjusts a hinge point of the adjustable coupling, sensors configured to capture real time flight data, and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit receives flight data from the sensors, implements a machine learning model trained to…
