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| 20130025123 | WORKING A VANE ASSEMBLY FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A method of working a vane assembly for a gas turbine engine involves a collar and an engine operated cooling baffle. The collar is connected to the cooling baffle and installed into the interior cavity of the vane assembly. A braze is applied to both a portion of the collar that interfaces with the cooling baffle and to a second portion of the collar that interfaces with the vane assembly. In one embodiment, the connection between the replacement collar and both the cooling baffle and vane assembly is accomplished by fitting the cooling baffle into the collar and by slipping a portion of the cooling baffle with a smaller cross-sectional area though the collar. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130081269 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REPAIRING HOLES - A system for repairing holes in a turbine engine component is provided. The system includes a turbine engine component including a front surface, a back surface, and a tapered surface extending from the front surface to the back surface, the tapered surface circumscribing the hole. The system further includes a plug configured to be welded to the turbine engine component, the plug including at least one tapered portion configured to contact the tapered surface when the plug is welded to the turbine engine component, and a die plate positioned on the back surface of the turbine engine component and including an aperture defined therethrough that is configured to collect flash generated when the plug is welded to the turbine engine component. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130081270 | COMBUSTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A method of assembling a combustion system for a gas turbine engine includes providing a combustion chamber frame, an inner casing structure, and an outer casing structure. The method also includes mounting the combustion chamber frame between the inner casing structure and the outer casing structure such that the combustion chamber frame is coupled to the inner casing structure and the outer casing structure. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20090056123 | Friction lock design for adjustable pump head to allow for 360.degree. rotation - A method and apparatus are provided for coupling a pump head ( | 03-05-2009 |
| 20130061473 | METHOD FOR CENTERING ENGINE STRUCTURES - A method for centering an engine structure such as a bearing housing is provided which may be used, for example, during assembly of a mid turbine frame or other engine case structure. In one aspect, the method includes using spacers with respective radial spokes which connect inner and outer portions of the case. In another aspect, centring may be provided by machining selected contacting surfaces of selected components. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20090013530 | METHOD OF PRODUCING EFFUSION HOLES - A method of producing a plurality of effusion holes in a wall of a combustor of a gas turbine engine comprises: determining a hole pattern definition which provides a functional relationship of the spacing between each adjacent hole within the row of holes; using the hole pattern definition to identify individual positions of the effusion holes to be produced; and using a hole producing system to produce the effusion holes at the identified positions. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20100307000 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO REMOVE OR INSTALL COMBUSTION LINERS - A method and apparatus for removing and installing combustion liners in a combustion case of a turbine is provided. The apparatus includes an elongated handle having a pin disposed at one end, and a bracket attached to the elongated handle. A tower clamp, for attaching to a flange of a combustion case, includes a tower portion having a plurality of notches for receiving the pin of the elongated handle. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100313417 | Method, System and Device for Contributing to the Assembly of a Wind Turbine - A contribution is made to the assembly of a wind turbine intended to comprise, in a final assembly condition, a tower ( | 12-16-2010 |
| 20120240397 | METHOD OF REMOVING RETAINER OF JET PUMP AND JET PUMP - A retainer provided at lower portion of a pump beam of a jet pump for circulating cooling water to a reactor core or a bolt for fastening the retainer is cut through an underwater-remote control to remove the bolt and the retainer is removed through the underwater-remote control. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20110239460 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE - The invention relates to a vertical axis wind turbine, and in particular to an apparatus and method for transporting the vertical axis wind turbine. The method for transporting the vertical axis wind turbine, including the steps of: employing an apparatus to be a box or frame; situating a generator horizontally in the apparatus; fixing an upper flange and lower flange to a vertical shaft; fixing the base of the generator on the corresponding surface of the apparatus through holes at the base of the generator; and supporting the other end of the vertical shaft by a supporting object. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110072660 | MANUFACTURE OF A PORTION OF A METAL PART USING THE MIG METHOD WITH PULSED CURRENT AND WIRE - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing at least a portion of a metal part of a turbine engine having a width L. The method is characterised in that said portion is manufactured by metal deposition using a MIG welding apparatus including a pulsed current generator and a pulsed deposition-wire flow, and used for varying said current and said flow, the manufacture being carried out in the form of metal beads ( | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110099810 | METHOD FOR REPAIRING A GAS TURBINE COMPONENT - A method for repairing an ex-service gas turbine component ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110099809 | METHODS FOR REPAIRING A GAS TURBINE COMPONENT - A method for repairing a gas turbine component includes:
| 05-05-2011 |
| 20090313821 | Method of manufacturing an inflator - At the time of manufacturing an inflator, a blocking body is first disposed at an opening so as to allow the interior and the exterior of a housing to communicate with each other. The blocking body is abutted against a peripheral edge of the opening so as to ensure sealability between the blocking body and the peripheral edge of the opening. A filling nozzle injecting a pressurized gas is then pressed against a periphery of an inlet port of the blocking body, and the pressurized gas is injected from the filling nozzle so as to fill the pressurized gas into the housing through a filling channel. Subsequently, to block the filling channel, the blocking body is energized with a resistance-welding current to resistance-weld an inner peripheral portion of the filling channel. At the same time, the blocking body is fixed to the peripheral edge of the opening by resistance-welding so as to maintain sealability, thereby manufacturing the inflator. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090126190 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TURBINE CASING - A method for producing a turbine casing for a rotating machine is provided. The casing is manufactured by a casting process, and is cast in two casing halves which are separated by a parting plane which passes axially through the turbine casing. Each casing half is first cast in one piece in each case, and each casing half is separated into at least two casing sections which are joined together for forming a casing half in each case. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20110131809 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ARRANGING WIND TURBINE BLADES - A system for arranging wind turbine blades includes first and second root cradles and a first tip cradle proximate to the second root cradle, wherein the first tip cradle is angled approximately 30 to 60 degrees with respect to a horizontal line. The system also includes a second tip cradle proximate to the first root cradle, wherein the second tip cradle is angled approximately 30 to 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal line. A method for arranging wind turbine blades includes transferring a first wind turbine blade to a first root cradle and transferring a second wind turbine blade to a second root cradle. The method further includes rotating at least a portion of the first wind turbine blade about at least a portion of the second wind turbine blade. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110185568 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REPLACING OBJECTS ON HORIZONTAL SHAFTS IN ELEVATED LOCATIONS - An apparatus for stabilizing a shaft in an essentially horizontal position while an anchoring object at one end of the shaft is replaced without removal of an object at the opposite end of the shaft that would otherwise tend to destabilize the shaft from its essentially horizontal position includes a half-spool member configured to clamp above and around the shaft to resist torque around the rotor, under supports configured to attach to the half-spool member and clamp an underside of the shaft below the half-spool member, and a hydraulic or mechanical brake configured to resist torque on the shaft when the brake is engaged. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20090172942 | INTEGRATED HYDRAULIC HYBRID DRIVE MODULE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME - A method of installing a hybrid drive system in a drive train system includes the preliminary step of providing a cradle, a plurality of components of a hybrid drive system, and a drive train system. The cradle and the plurality of components are initially assembled together to provide an integrated cradle and hybrid drive module. Then, the integrated cradle and hybrid drive module are subsequently installed in the drive train system. The hybrid drive system may be actuated hydraulically, electrically, or otherwise as desired. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20110088260 | BRAZING REPAIR MATERIAL AND BRAZING REPAIRING METHOD USING THE MATERIAL - In a brazing repair material | 04-21-2011 |
| 20120124832 | TURBINE COMPONENTS WITH COOLING FEATURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present disclosure is directed to the use and manufacture of cooling features within a component used in a hot gas path, such as within a turbine. In one embodiment, channels are formed within an external surface of the component and filled with a removable material. The external surface and channels may then be coated with one or more layers, such as a structural layer and/or top coat. The removable material may then be removed to leave the channels free of the removable material. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120167388 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING TURBINE COMPONENTS - Systems and methods are provided for disassembling turbine components. A system is provided that includes a turbine tool. The turbine tool is configured to loosen an interference fit between a first component and a second component of a turbine system. The turbine tool is also configured to apply a thermal medium to an inner portion of the first component of the turbine system. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120073132 | Weld bead cutting device and method of removing radial pin of steam turbine - A radial pin | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120079718 | Positive Displacement Injection Pump - A reciprocating drive mechanism having a housing with upper and lower internal chambers with a spool slidably positioned inside the upper internal chamber. There is at least one fluid inlet and fluid exhaust communicating with the upper internal chamber and at least one slide valve positioned within the upper internal chamber and traveling with the spool. A piston positioned in the lower internal chamber divides the lower internal chamber into an upper and lower cylinder space. A valve stem is connected to the piston and includes a bore communicating with the upper internal chamber and an exhaust passage is positioned between the upper and lower internal chambers. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120279064 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE MODULE ADAPTER TO A CARRIER - An engine mounting arrangement is provided for supporting a gas turbine engine. The mounting arrangement comprises a module adaptor mounted to an overhead or a ground based carrier for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis. The module adaptor extends horizontally from a base to an axially-opposed distal end having a first mounting interface configured for attachment to a module of the engine. The module adaptor holds the engine by the module to which it is attached and with the other engine modules projecting in a cantilever fashion from the supported module. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20110308083 | DEVICE FOR REPAIRING THE CASING HOLDER OF AN AERONAUTICAL ENGINE - A device for repairing a casing holder of an aeronautical engine extending radially relative to the engine rotational axis and including a plurality of lips, each having a hole drilled therein and evenly distributed on the circumference of the holder. The device includes at least one reinforcement holder that can be attached to clean lips of the case holder via through-holes or blind-holes, the reinforcement holder having two orthogonal planes of symmetry. The device further includes a reconditioning holder mounted on the reinforcement holder via a first part using attachment means positioned in one of the planes of symmetry of the reinforcement holder. | 12-22-2011 |
