General electric company (20240318556). SHAFT FOR A TURBOMACHINE simplified abstract
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SHAFT FOR A TURBOMACHINE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Prateek Jalan of Bengaluru (IN)
Kudum Shinde of Bengaluru (IN)
Milind Dhabade of Bengaluru (IN)
Ravindra Shankar Ganiger of Bengaluru (IN)
Tyler F. Hooper of Lynn MA (US)
SHAFT FOR A TURBOMACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240318556 titled 'SHAFT FOR A TURBOMACHINE
The abstract describes a turbomachine with a turbine rotor, compressor rotor, and shaft, along with at least one balance weight assembly connected to the shaft. The balance weight assembly includes chambers and a movable balance weight.
- The turbomachine consists of a turbine rotor, compressor rotor, and shaft.
- At least one balance weight assembly is connected to the shaft.
- The balance weight assembly includes chambers and a movable balance weight.
- The shaft drives the turbine rotor and compressor rotor to rotate the compressor rotor about a rotational axis.
- The balance weight is movable between chambers to help balance the turbomachine.
Potential Applications: - Aerospace industry for aircraft engines - Power generation for gas turbines - Marine propulsion systems
Problems Solved: - Balancing issues in turbomachines - Improving efficiency and performance - Reducing vibrations and wear on components
Benefits: - Enhanced stability and reliability - Increased efficiency and performance - Extended lifespan of turbomachine components
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Turbomachine Technology for Enhanced Performance" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as aerospace, power generation, and marine for improved efficiency and reliability. The market implications include increased demand for advanced turbomachines in these sectors.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to turbomachine balance systems, rotor assemblies, and shaft designs to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in turbomachine technology, including research on balance weight systems, rotor dynamics, and vibration analysis.
Questions about Turbomachine Balance Technology: 1. How does the balance weight assembly contribute to the overall performance of the turbomachine? The balance weight assembly helps to reduce vibrations and improve stability by dynamically balancing the rotating components.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this innovative balance technology in different types of turbomachines? The challenges may include design modifications, integration with existing systems, and ensuring compatibility with various turbomachine configurations.
Original Abstract Submitted
a turbomachine including a turbine rotor, a compressor rotor, and a shaft, and at least one balance weight assembly connected to the shaft. the shaft drivingly connects the turbine rotor with the compressor rotor to rotate the compressor rotor about a rotational axis when the turbine rotor rotates about the rotational axis. the at least one balance weight assembly including a first chamber, at least one additional chamber, and a balance weight movable between the first chamber and the at least one additional chamber.
