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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7282274 | Integral composite structural material The present invention is an integral composite structural (ICS) material comprising an open metal structure having at least one external side and internal surfaces defining a plurality of open shapes with a ceramic matrix composite bonded to at least one external si... | 10/16/2007 |
| 6933056 | Exhaust manifold and method of making the same An exhaust manifold (10) of the present invention comprises a liner (12) that includes inner surface (14) defining manifold passages and an outer surface (16). The exhaust manifold (10) includes a shell (18) of a homogeneous... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6698205 | Device to increase turbine efficiency by removing electric charge from steam Small, rigid electrodes in the form of sharp-pointed rods ("pins") installed around the periphery of the diffuser at the exhaust of a steam turbine extend into the path of the wet steam flowing out of the turbine and remove electric charge from the steam,... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6658851 | Apparatus for subliming or condensing a water-containing fluid in a closed space An apparatus for subliming or condensing a water-containing fluid, which apparatus is provided with a tubular holder (1) having a longitudinal direction and at east one tube (2) extending in that longitudinal direction at least within the holder (1), wher... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6550249 | Condenser neck between a steam turbine and a condenser A condenser neck (1) comprises two level cover plates (2) and two side walls (3) located between them that are favorably shaped with respect to flow technology. The cover plates (2) and side walls (3) may be reinforced with ribs (4a,4b). A pipe (5) arrang... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6481208 | External steam dump A system and method for reducing the damaging effects of bypass steam in a cylindrical steam surface condenser in a steam turbine/bypass power plant application consisting of a hat-like steam admission chamber located external to the condenser shell havin... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6389813 | Passive mounted lining system In order to provide for coupling between the shell and the liner, a passive mounting system is provided. The passive mounting system uses indirect metal contact between the liner or liner panel and the shell. This design serves two main objectives: to min... | 05/21/2002 |
| 5941073 | Method for adsorptive waste gas cleaning For cleaning waste air loaded with organic pollutants one uses an adsorptive cleaning plant with a rotating cylindrical body containing an adsorbent through which waste air to be cleaned is passed for adsorption of the pollutants, hot air for desorption o... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5495714 | Condenser envelope made of concrete for a structurally independent low pressure module A structure comprising an LP module of a steam turbine supported by a concrete support-block carried by posts standing on a concrete raft, and an enclosure constituted by an exhaust box surrounding the LP module and connected thereto via elastic seals and... | 03/05/1996 |
| 4694190 | Integral generator housing and base for a turbine generator A turbine generator includes a plurality of spaced and parallel, transverse webs interconnected by plates to define an integral generator housing-base. Each transverse web in the generator section thereof includes a central, circular opening through which... | 09/15/1987 |
| 4637214 | Single-ended steam chest with improved support assembly A single-ended steam chest with an improved support assembly is disclosed. Inlet end flexible plates and outlet end flexible plates are affixed to the steam chest. The inlet end flexible plates are cooled while the outlet end flexible plates are heated th... | 01/20/1987 |
| 4593526 | Steam turbine system installation with protection of piping against seismic loading A turbine system is provided in which a turbine is associated with an auxiliary component such as a moisture separator reheater (MSR) through piping that extends over substantial distance and the respective supports for the turbine and the MSR are subject... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4494599 | Vacuum producing condenser An air cooled vacuum producing condenser is disclosed for condensing vapors containing non-condensible gases, i.e. air. The condenser includes a condenser chamber with a bundle of condenser tubes across the chamber. Inlet and outlet headers are disposed a... | 01/22/1985 |
| 4484447 | Turbine generator unit installation A turbine generator unit comprises a turbine (1) and condenser (2) with fible joint (33) between them. A table (4) supporting the turbine generator unit rests on springs (47). In conjunction with a baseplate (7) supporting the condenser (2) and supported... | 11/27/1984 |
| 4376374 | Metal-ceramic composite and method for making same The composite of the present invention comprises a layer of ceramic having completely imbedded therein a metal grid, such composite having been made by coating a metal grid with a viscous ceramic slurry and thereafter firing to form the ceramic to a unita... | 03/15/1983 |
| 4311016 | Supporting device The present invention relates to a supporting device for a condensation steam turbine. The turbine parts which are exposed to vacuum tension are attached to a foundation carrier. The foundation carrier is also integrated into a spring supported foundation... | 01/19/1982 |
| 4287718 | Condenser vacuum load compensating system A condenser arrangement having a load bearing member hermetically coupled to the condenser's condensation chamber. Load transfer means are adapted to transfer the condenser vacuum load acting on the load bearing member to the turbine or turbine support in... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4277539 | Refractory articles and composite metal-ceramic articles (cermets) prepared from a silicate-containing aluminum titanate Refractory products such as foundry articles and composite metal-ceramic articles are prepared from a sepiolite (2 MgO.3SiO2.2H.sub.2 O) and silicate containing aluminum titanate.... | 07/07/1981 |
| 4276331 | Metal-ceramic composite and method for making same The composite of the present invention comprises a layer of ceramic having completely imbedded therein a metal grid, such composite having been made by coating a metal grid with a viscous ceramic slurry and thereafter firing to form the ceramic to a unita... | 06/30/1981 |
| 4264660 | Thermally insulated composite article A thermally insulated article for conducting high temperature gases, such as exhaust gases from an internal combustion engine. The article comprises a core of ceramic material forming a flow passage and a metal jacket cast directly around the core. Accord... | 04/28/1981 |
| 4257233 | Fastening arrangement especially for a turbine and a condenser A fastening arrangement for a turbine and a condenser is disclosed wherein the turbine and the condenser are fastened to a common foundation table in order to decrease the effect of dynamic loads on the machine parts of a turbine and its foundations. The ... | 03/24/1981 |
| 4206013 | Condenser vacuum load compensating system A condenser arrangement having a load bearing member hermetically coupled to the condenser's condensation chamber. Load transfer means are adapted to transfer the condenser vacuum load acting on the load bearing member to the turbine or turbine support in... | 06/03/1980 |
| 4189926 | Turbine-condenser support system A subatmospheric pressure condenser has an enclosure within which steam is condensed after exhausting from an associated turbine. The enclosure is flexibly connected to the turbine to permit relative movement therebetween. The condenser also has an outer ... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4189927 | Condenser vacuum load compensating system A support configuration between a turbine and associated condenser for compensating unbalanced pressure forces on the turbine with unbalanced pressure forces exerted on the condenser. A portion of the condenser floor is elevated above the remaining part o... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4059712 | Metal-ceramic composite and method for making same The composite of the present invention comprises a layer of ceramic having completely imbedded therein a metal grid, such composite having been made by coating a metal grid with a viscous ceramic slurry and thereafter firing to form the ceramic to a unita... | 11/22/1977 |
| 3968834 | Heat exchanger mounting for a turbine engine A heat exchanger core made up of a loose stack of heat exchange sheets is surrounded by a support frame which holds the sheets against separation. One end of the support frame is mounted on the engine body and restrained against vertical, fore-and-aft and... | 07/13/1976 |
