OPERATIONS OPTIMIZATION ASSIGNMENT CONTROL SYSTEM WITH COUPLED SUBSYSTEM MODELS AND DIGITAL TWINS
Granted: November 11, 2021
Application Number:
20210350294
Optimization systems and methods for optimizing business operations and asset systems are disclosed. A system includes digital twins corresponding to asset systems; business models corresponding to business operations; and an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU is programmed to: implement an asset optimizer module, where implementing the asset optimizer module interconnects the digital twins for optimization; execute the asset optimizer module, where the asset optimizer module…
Multiple-Switch Types Hybrid PEBB Power Converter
Granted: November 4, 2021
Application Number:
20210344283
A multi-switch types hybrid power electronics build block (MST HPEBB) least replaceable unit converter employs a first low voltage side (for example, 1000 volt power switches) and a second high voltage side (for example, 3000 volt power switches). The MST HPEBB LRU employs multiple bridge converters connected in series and/or in parallel, and coupled in part by a 1:1 transformer. To reduce weight and volume requirements compared to known PEBB LRUs, different power switch types are…
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR FUNCTIONALLY GRADED MATERIAL
Granted: November 4, 2021
Application Number:
20210339468
A method for producing a functionally graded component layer-by-layer includes: depositing radiant-energy-curable resin on a build surface defined by a resin support, the resin containing filler including at least two groups of particles with different physical properties; allowing the filler to settle such that the groups of particles separate from each other, defining at least two regions within the resin; positioning a stage relative to the build surface so as to define a layer…
ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED COMPONENT HAVING SURFACE FEATURES FOR PART IDENTIFICATION
Granted: November 4, 2021
Application Number:
20210339317
An additively manufactured component and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The additively manufactured component includes a cross sectional layer having a surface surrounding the cross sectional layer. The cross sectional layer is formed by moving a focal point of an energy source over a bed of additive material. A surface irregularity is formed on the surface by manipulating the energy level of the energy source. The surface may include a datum feature positioned at a…
COMMON DISPLAY UNIT FOR A PLURALITY OF CABLELESS MEDICAL SENSORS
Granted: October 21, 2021
Application Number:
20210327576
A wireless patient monitor comprises a generic activator module having a universal connection port that connects with any one of multiple sensor devices, a battery, and a radio transmitter wirelessly connected to a host device. The generic activator module connects to any one of multiple sensor devices via the universal connection port to provide power from the battery to the sensor device and to receive digital physiological data from the sensor device. The radio transmitter transmits…
SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD
Granted: October 21, 2021
Application Number:
20210325348
A system includes a sensor comprising a sensor bonding layer disposed on a surface of the sensor, wherein the sensor bonding layer is a metallic alloy. An inlay includes a planar outer surface, wherein the inlay may be disposed on a curved surface of a structure. A structure bonding layer may be disposed on the planar outer surface of the inlay, wherein the structure bonding layer is a metallic alloy. The sensor bonding layer is coupled to the structure bonding layer via a metallic…
OGV ELECTROFORMED HEAT EXCHANGERS
Granted: October 21, 2021
Application Number:
20210324745
A gas turbine engine guide vane heat exchanger has guide vane heat exchanger including electroformed fluid channels in electroformed heat exchanger tubes or a heat exchanger core disposed within airfoil. Non-flammable heat conducting liquid or non-metallic foam may fill space between tubes or core and airfoil. Fluid circuit may include channels within electroformed heat exchanger tubes or the heat exchanger core and extend from inlet manifold to outlet manifold for directing fluid or oil…
ANESTHESIA VAPORIZER RESERVOIR AND SYSTEM
Granted: October 21, 2021
Application Number:
20210322694
An anesthesia vaporizer system includes a vaporizer reservoir forming a sump chamber that contains liquid anesthetic agent and a fill chamber isolated from the sump chamber configured to receive liquid anesthetic agent from a refill container. A piston is in the sump chamber configured to maintain a constant force on the liquid anesthetic agent in the sump chamber, and a transfer valve is configured to permit the liquid anesthetic agent to flow from the fill chamber to the sump chamber.…
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR SEGMENTED ELECTRIC MACHINES
Granted: October 14, 2021
Application Number:
20210320572
A method of making a component of an electrical machine is provided. An additive manufacturing process is used to manufacture a part, including applying beams of energy to a successive plurality of ferromagnetic material particles and fusing them together to form a ring or segment of a ring with an axis, a solid portion, and laminas that extend from the solid portion in a radial or axial direction.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY OPERATION OF FUEL CELL SYSTEMS
Granted: October 7, 2021
Application Number:
20210313599
A drive circuit comprising a DC bus configured to supply power to a load, a first fuel cell coupled to the DC bus and configured to provide a first power output to the DC bus, and a second fuel cell coupled to the DC bus and configured to provide a second power output to the DC bus supplemental to the first fuel cell. The drive circuit further includes an energy storage device coupled to the DC bus and configured to receive energy from the DC bus when a combined output of the first and…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VALVE OF A PORTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
Granted: October 7, 2021
Application Number:
20210307620
A non-invasive blood pressure monitoring device includes an inflatable blood pressure cuff, a pump device for pressurizing the cuff, a pressure sensor to monitor blood pressure as physiological parameter, and an electrically actuated, normally-open solenoid valve configured to maintain a cuff pressure. A control unit configured to regulate a valve hold value for holding the normally-open solenoid valve at a desired closed position, wherein the valve hold value is at least one of a…
INDICATOR FOR FAILED CAPACITOR UNIT
Granted: September 16, 2021
Application Number:
20210286021
The disclosure generally relates to a failure indicator for providing an indicator that a failure has occurred on a capacitor unit of a capacitor bank. In some embodiments, the failure indicator may include a magnetic element, and the failure indicator may be configured to move from a first orientation to a second orientation based on a mechanical or electromagnetic impulse in the capacitor unit resulting from a failure of the first capacitor unit. In some embodiments, the magnetic…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INERTING A BIOMASS FEED ASSEMBLY
Granted: September 16, 2021
Application Number:
20210285636
A system for inerting a biomass feed assembly the system including a combustion chamber operably connected to the biomass feed assembly to receive a biofuel, the combustion chamber operable to combust the biofuel and generate a flue gas therefrom and a conduit operably coupled to at least one of the combustion chamber and an inert gas source, and the biomass feed assembly, the conduit operable to carry a gas to the biomass feed assembly. The gas sweeps dust generated in at least the…
SYSTEM AND METHOD TO IMPROVE BOILER AND STEAM TURBINE START-UP TIMES
Granted: September 16, 2021
Application Number:
20210285341
A system for reheating a power generation system including a boiler and a mixer fluidly coupled to the boiler, a turbine first section operable to receive steam from the boiler at a first temperature. The turbine supplies steam at a second temperature to the boiler or mixer. The system also includes a first flow control valve operable to control a flow of steam through the turbine, and a sensor the sensor operable to monitor at least one operating characteristic in the boiler system. The…
SYSTEM AND METHOD TO IMPROVE BOILER AND STEAM TURBINE START-UP TIMES
Granted: September 16, 2021
Application Number:
20210285335
A system for warming a power generation system including a boiler and a mixer fluidly coupled to the boiler, a turbine first section operable to receive steam from the boiler at a first temperature. The turbine supplies steam at a second temperature to a first heat exchanger operably connected to receive the heated steam at the second temperature from the output of at least the first section of the turbine and transfer heat to at least one of water and steam in the boiler or the mixer,…
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MODIFYING AN ACCESS PERMISSION LEVEL
Granted: September 2, 2021
Application Number:
20210273947
A server device that includes server elements that receive a modification request to modify a respective access permission level, designated to a client device for a target server element, from a baseline permission level among a permission hierarchy of access permission levels to a different permission level among the permission hierarchy. The server device sends a nonce associated with the modification request to the client device, and receives a signed nonce or nonce signature…
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROGNOSTIC ANALYTICS OF AN ASSET
Granted: July 29, 2021
Application Number:
20210233000
There are provided systems and methods for prognostic analytics of an asset. For example, there is provided a system for monitoring a reliability of a component of an asset. The system includes a processor and a memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause it to perform certain operations. These operations may include receiving input data, which can include performance data relating to the component, configuration data relating to the component, and…
APPARATUS FOR ENERGY TRANSFER USING CONVERTER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME
Granted: July 22, 2021
Application Number:
20210221240
According to an aspect of the invention, a motor drive circuit includes a first energy storage device configured to supply electrical energy, a bi-directional DC-to-DC voltage converter coupled to the first energy storage device, a voltage inverter coupled to the bi-directional DC-to-DC voltage converter, and an input device configured to receive electrical energy from an external energy source. The motor drive circuit further includes a coupling system coupled to the input device, to…
NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A SOLID FUEL BURNER AND METHOD OF OPERATING A NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A SOLID FUEL BURNER
Granted: July 22, 2021
Application Number:
20210220848
A nozzle tip for a pulverized solid fuel pipe nozzle of a pulverized solid fuel-fired furnace is provided. The nozzle tip includes a primary shroud having an inlet end and an outlet end, and an outlet at the outlet end for the passage of a pulverized solid fuel into the furnace. An area of the outlet is selectively adjustable to vary an exit velocity of the pulverized solid fuel from the nozzle tip.
PULVERIZER SYSTEM AND MILLSIDE CONFIGURATION FOR A PULVERIZER SYSTEM
Granted: July 15, 2021
Application Number:
20210213458
An enclosure for a pulverizer system includes a generally cylindrical body forming an internal cavity having a central axis, a cover positioned above the cylindrical body, and a floor positioned within the internal cavity of the cylindrical body, opposite the cover, the floor having a surface extending from a point nearest the central axis to an inner sidewall of the cylindrical body. The surface of the floor has a substantially constant radius of curvature.
