The present disclosure relates to a Steam Assisted Gravity Drain System, and more particularly to a direct steam generator (DSG) that minimizes Carbon Dioxide production. The system includes a combustion chamber that operates with a carbonaceous fuel, an oxidizer and a non-potable water and a convergent-divergent nozzle downstream of said combustion chamber. Various features will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the disclosed non-limiting embodiment.
A valve includes a housing. A sleeve at least partially surrounded by the housing. The sleeve slidable relative to the housing and a travel stop that is engageable with the sleeve to limit travel of the sleeve.
This disclosure relates to a component formed using an additive manufacturing process. Further disclosed is a method for providing a component for use with a combustion device. In the method, a component formed using an additive manufacturing process is provided. The component is left with a plurality of powder particles only partially fused to an internal passage thereof as a result of the additive manufacturing process. The method further includes removing the partially fused powder particles from the internal passage with a thermal energy process.
A process for controlling burnoff of hydrogen in a LOCA, includes opening a valve to allow a first primary containment gas to flow. Educing a second secondary containment gas through a flame arrester. Combusting the first and second containment gases within an isolated deflagration zone. Cooling the combusted first and second containment gases with a thermoelectric element and exhausting the cooled non-combustible oxidizer rich product gas mixture through a second flame arrester. A contained flare system for a water-cooled nuclear reactor includes an intake flame arrestor and an exhaust flame arrestor located in a housing to contain deflagration of a first primary containment gas and a second secondary containment gas within the housing.
A pump apparatus includes a particulate pump that defines a passage that extends from an inlet to an outlet. A duct is in flow communication with the outlet. The duct includes a deconsolidator configured to fragment particle agglomerates received from the passage.
According to one embodiment of this disclosure, a method for manufacturing a component includes providing a first layer of powdered particles onto a table. The method further includes selectively fusing the first layer of powdered particles by transmitting energy from an energy beam through the table.
An impingement injector includes an injector core having a plurality of conduits. The conduits include a first conduit and second conduits disposed circumferentially around the first conduit. The second conduits are at an impinging angle with respect to the first conduit. Replaceable, tunable jets are disposed in corresponding ones of the second conduits.
A leak detector includes a fabric having a conductor. The fabric has an electric property between the conductor and a reference. The electric property has a first value in response to the fabric being in a non-wetted state with regard to a working fluid and the electrical property has a second value different than the first value in response to the fabric being in a wetted state with regard to the working fluid.
G01M 3/16 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite en utilisant des moyens de détection électrique
G01M 3/18 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite en utilisant des moyens de détection électrique pour tuyaux, câbles ou tubesExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite en utilisant des moyens de détection électrique pour raccords ou étanchéité de tuyauxExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite en utilisant des moyens de détection électrique pour soupapes
An apparatus includes an additive manufacture housing that at least partially defines a cavity and a passage in fluid communication therewith and an additive manufacturing non-integral part movably disposed within said cavity, the non-integral part defines a geometry that cannot fit through said passage.
A rocket engine includes a thrust chamber (24) having a cooling channel, which is adapted to provide sustained cracking conditions for a fluid (e.g., kerosene) within the cooling channel under steady- state engine operating conditions. An augmenter (30) has a fluid input which communicates with an output of the cooling channel, and an output of the augmenter is in fluid communication with a turbine. A pump is mechanically coupled to the turbine, and provides fluid flow to the inlet of the cooling channel.
F02K 9/46 - Alimentation en propergols utilisant des pompes
F02K 9/48 - Alimentation en propergols utilisant des pompes entraînées par une turbine à gaz, elle-même entraînée par les gaz de combustion des propergols
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HYBRID VARIABLE AREA FUEL INJECTOR WITH THERMAL PROTECTION
A hybrid variable area fuel injector is provided. The fuel injector includes a main body portion and a head portion carried by the main body portion. The fuel injector defines a fixed area port provided by the head portion for use during low flow conditions. The fuel injector defines a variable area port for use during high flow conditions. The variable area port is provided between the main body portion and the head portion. The area of the variable area port is adjustable due to the position of the head portion relative to the main body portion. The fuel injector also includes a shield portion surrounding at least a portion of the head portion. The shield portion reduces the amount of cross-flow that impinges on the head portion to reduce heat transfer to the head portion.
F02M 61/16 - Détails non couverts dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes
F02K 7/10 - Ensembles fonctionnels dans lesquels le fluide de travail est utilisé uniquement sous forme de jet, c.-à-d. ensembles ne comportant ni turbine ni autre moteur entraînant un compresseur ou une soufflante carénéeLeur commande caractérisés par une compression dans un diffuseur, c.-à-d. tubulures aéro-thermodynamiques ou statoréacteurs
A pumping element includes a blade (20) having a first section proximate a hub and a second section proximate a tip, a cavity height distribution based on a selected incidence angle distribution and a selected blade thickness distribution based on a structural requirement. The resulting cavity height distribution matches the blade thickness at the first section and the second section and is greater than the blade thickness along the blade.
A pressure vessel includes a pump having a passage that extends between an inlet and an outlet. A duct at the pump outlet includes at least one dimension that is adjustable to facilitate forming a dynamic seal that limits backflow of gas through the passage.
A solar receiver device includes a metal conduit and a glass container disposed around the metal conduit such that there is a space between the glass container and the conduit. A coating is disposed on the metal conduit and has a composition that includes at least one element from silicon, titanium, aluminum, barium, and samarium.
An apparatus that promotes the flow of materials has a body having an inner shape for holding the materials, a wall having a shape that approximates a portion of the inner shape of the body, and a vibrator attached to the wall. The wall may be disposed vertically within the body close to the body's inner shape. The vibrator transfers vibrations to the wall to agitate the material and encourage material flow.
B65G 65/44 - Dispositifs pour vider autrement que par le haut utilisant des transporteurs à mouvement alternatif, p. ex. transporteurs à secousses
B65D 88/66 - Grands réceptacles caractérisés par des moyens pour faciliter le remplissage ou le vidage en empêchant la formation de ponts par des dispositifs à vibration ou à chocs
B65G 27/02 - Transporteurs à secousses comportant des canaux ou conduits hélicoïdaux ou en spirale pour l'élévation des matériaux
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SUPPLEMENTAL COMPOUNDING CONTROL VALVE FOR ROTARY ENGINE
A rotary engine includes a first transfer duct between a first rotor section and a second rotor section. A second transfer duct is between the second rotor section and the first rotor section. A supplemental compounding control valve selectively controls communication between the first transfer duct and the second transfer duct.
An annular combustion (22) chamber and a transient plasma system (42) in communication with the annular combustion chamber (22) to sustain a spinning detonation wave. This system (42) is also called as "nanosecond pulsed plasma" system and a pulse generator (48) operates to generate loy energy but intense high voltage pulses to provide tansient plasma (p); increasing the reactivity of the chemical species of the popelllants. The propulsion relies on constant pressure combustion (CDWE).
F02C 3/14 - Ensembles fonctionnels de turbines à gaz caractérisés par l'utilisation de produits de combustion comme fluide de travail caractérisés par l'aménagement de la chambre de combustion dans l'ensemble
F02K 7/04 - Ensembles fonctionnels dans lesquels le fluide de travail est utilisé uniquement sous forme de jet, c.-à-d. ensembles ne comportant ni turbine ni autre moteur entraînant un compresseur ou une soufflante carénéeLeur commande le jet étant intermittent, c.-à-d. jet à pulsations avec des chambres de combustion à résonance
F02K 9/66 - Chambres de combustion ou de poussée du type rotatif
F23R 7/00 - Chambres de combustion à combustion intermittente ou explosive
F03H 1/00 - Utilisation du plasma pour produire une poussée propulsive par réaction
21.
SOLAR DESALINIZATION PLANT COMPRISING A HEATED FLUID LOOP
A desalinization plant and process utilizes solar radiation to produce steam from seawater which is then used to generate freshwater and electricity. Molten salt or other heat transfer fluid is transported through a heated fluid loop (28) in communication with a concentrated solar power system (22). Heat exchangers (32A, 32B, 32C) provide for heat transfer between the heated fluid loop (28) and a seawater loop (30). A flash tank (33) may be integrated with the heat exchanger. Steam from the flash tank (33) is superheated in the third heat exchanger (32C) and utilized to power the steam turbine (36).
A biomass torrefaction system includes a mill which receives a raw biomass feedstock and operates at temperatures above 400 F (204 C) to generate a dusty flue gas which contains a milled biomass product.
C10B 53/02 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières contenant de la cellulose
F26B 21/10 - Commande, p. ex. régulation des paramètres de l'alimentation en gaz de la températureCommande, p. ex. régulation des paramètres de l'alimentation en gaz de la pression
F26B 1/00 - Traitement préliminaire d'un matériau solide ou d'objets pour faciliter le séchage
A desalinization plant and process utilizes solar radiation to produce steam from seawater which is then used to generate freshwater and electricity. A seawater loop (28) communicates seawater through a concentrated solar power system (22). The seawater loop (28) includes a condense (30) at least one heat exchange (32A, 32B), a steam turbine (34) and an electric generator (36). Steam flashes off from seawater downstream of heat exchange (32B) within a flash tank (33). The steam from the flash tank (33) is superheated in the receiver (24).
A chain for a particulate material extrusion pump (10) includes a plurality of links (30A, 30B), each of the plurality of links having a link body (50,54) and a link ledge (50A), wherein each link ledge (50A, 54A) of the plurality of links (30A, 30B) at least partially overlaps the link body (50,54) of an adjacent one of the plurality of links (30A, 30B).
B65G 17/38 - Chaînes ou éléments de traction similairesLiaisons entre les éléments de traction et les porte-charges
B65G 37/00 - Combinaisons de transporteurs mécaniques de même type ou de types différents sauf en ce qui concerne leur application dans des machines particulières ou leur emploi dans des procédés particuliers de fabrication
F04B 19/24 - Pompage par dilatation thermique du fluide pompé
F04D 33/00 - Pompes à déplacement non positif utilisant un mouvement autre que la rotation pure, p. ex. du type oscillant
B01D 63/10 - Modules à membranes enroulées en spirale
B01D 69/02 - Membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation, caractérisées par leur forme, leur structure ou leurs propriétésProcédés spécialement adaptés à leur fabrication caractérisées par leurs propriétés
B01D 65/08 - Prévention de l'encrassement de la membrane ou de la polarisation par concentration
A rotary engine includes a rotor housing which defines a rotor volume and a fuel injector which directs a multiple of discrete fuel jets into said rotor volume.
A rotary engine includes a rotor housing which defines a peripheral surface of a rotor volume. A fuel injector with a flush tip is conformal to the peripheral surface.
A shaft for a rotary engine defines an axis of rotation, a first eccentric cam axially displaced from a second eccentric cam along the axis of rotation, the first eccentric cam aligned with the second eccentric cam.
A reactor vessel liner system includes a liner having a plurality of first conduits and a plurality of second conduits for conveying a coolant. The plurality of second conduits is located at least partially within corresponding ones of the plurality of first conduits.
B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
C01B 3/36 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par réaction de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides avec des agents gazéifiants, p. ex. de l'eau, du gaz carbonique, de l'air par réaction d'hydrocarbures avec des agents gazéifiants avec l'oxygène ou des mélanges contenant de l'oxygène comme agents gazéifiants
A reactor vessel liner system includes a liner having an inner wall, an outer wall, and a plurality of passages extending between the inner wall and the outer wall. An attachment member extends outwards from the outer wall for securing the liner.
B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
B01J 19/02 - Appareils caractérisés par le fait qu'ils sont construits avec des matériaux choisis pour leurs propriétés de résistance aux agents chimiques
C01B 3/36 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par réaction de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides avec des agents gazéifiants, p. ex. de l'eau, du gaz carbonique, de l'air par réaction d'hydrocarbures avec des agents gazéifiants avec l'oxygène ou des mélanges contenant de l'oxygène comme agents gazéifiants
A heliostat includes a pedestal, a transmission system, a frame assembly, and a mirror assembly. The frame assembly generally includes a first frame set and a second frame set mounted to the transmission system which is mounted upon the pedestal. Each frame set includes a stackable inner frame assembly and a stackable outer frame assembly. Each stackable inner frame assembly is identical and each stackable outer frame assembly is identical such that a multiple of inner frames and a multiple of outer frames are readily stackable in a nested arrangement for storage and transport.
G03B 21/30 - Projecteurs ou visionneuses du type par projectionLeurs accessoires Détails adaptés pour être rabattus ou pliés, p. ex. pour faciliter leur transport
A continuous pressure letdown system (10) connected to a hopper decreases a pressure of a 2-phase (gas and solid) dusty gas stream flowing through the system. The system (10) includes a discharge line (18) for receiving the dusty gas from the hopper (14), a valve (16), a cascade nozzle assembly (28) positioned downstream of the discharge line (18), a purge ring (20), an inert gas supply (24) connected to the purge ring (20), an inert gas throttle (26), and a filter (32). The valve connects the hopper (14) to the discharge line (18) and controls introduction of the dusty gas stream into the discharge line (18). The purge ring (20) is connected between the discharge line (18) and the cascade nozzle assembly (28). The inert gas throttle (26) controls a flow rate of an inert gas into the cascade nozzle assembly (28). The filter (32) is connected downstream of the cascade nozzle assembly (28).
A portable, directional radiation detector includes a radiation detector that is positioned proximate a person's body. The user's body shields the radiation detector from radiation in at least one direction, thereby providing directionality to the radiation detector. The detector may be clipped to or strapped around any part of the body, such as the chest, waist, limb or ankle. It can also be clipped or straped to the head or a hat. Multiple directional detectors can be used to triangulate the position of a radiation source.
A pump for transporting particulate material includes an inlet, an outlet, a passageway, a first and second load beam, a first and second scraper seal, and a first and second drive assembly. The inlet introduces the particulate material into the passageway and the outlet expels the particulate material from the passageway. The passageway is defined by a first belt assembly and a second belt assembly that are opposed to each other. The first and second load beams are positioned within the first belt assembly and the second belt assembly, respectively. The first scraper seal and a second scraper seal are positioned proximate the passageway and the outlet. The first drive assembly is positioned within an interior section of the first belt assembly and drives the first belt assembly and the second drive assembly is positioned within an interior section of the second belt assembly and drives the second belt assembly.
B65G 15/00 - Transporteurs comportant des surfaces porteuses de charges sans fin, c.-à-d. des tapis roulants ou autres systèmes équivalents, auxquelles l'effort de traction est transmis par des moyens différents des éléments d'entraînement sans fin de même configuration
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