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Bearing temperature system failure detection apparatus suitable for use in power plants and like apparatus
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1973-06-20
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1993-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A gas turbine power plant is provided with an industrial gas turbine which drives a generator coupled to a power system through a breaker. The turbine-generator plant is operated by a hybrid control system having digital function capability during sequenced startup, synchronizing, load buildup and steady state load, and shutdown operations. The control system also contains monitoring and protective subsystems which function through all stages of operation, with redundancy and permissive features which maximize turbine availability.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Yannone
- 👤 James J. Shields
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:11
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C9/00; F02C9/26; F02C9/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
In a gas turbine electric power plant having a gas turbine and a control system therefor, a protective alarm monitoring system for said turbine comprising: a. sensing means for sensing the status of a given parameter at a predetermined portion of said turbine and for generating a signal representative thereof; b. first means, responsive to said sensing means, for determining when said parameter signal represents a reasonable alarm condition which reflects a need for corrective scheduled control of said turbine upon such determination; c. second means, responsive to said sensing means, for determining when said reasonable alarm condition parameter signal represents a non-parameter reasonable alarm condition which reflects protective system apparatus malfunction not requiring any change in normal turbine operation; and d. initiating means, responsively coupled to said first and second means for determining and to said turbine control system, for initiating corrective scheduled control of said turbine only when said parameter signal represents a reasonable alarm parameter signal condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
In a gas turbine electric power plant having a gas turbine and a control system therefor, a protective alarm monitoring system for said turbine comprising: a. sensing means for sensing the status of a given parameter at a predetermined portion of said turbine and for generating a signal representative thereof; b. first means, responsive to said sensing means, for determining when said parameter signal represents a reasonable alarm condition which reflects a need for corrective scheduled control of said turbine upon such determination; c. second means, responsive to said sensing means, for determining when said reasonable alarm condition parameter signal represents a non-parameter reasonable alarm condition which reflects protective system apparatus malfunction not requiring any change in normal turbine operation; and d. initiating means, responsively coupled to said first and second means for determining and to said turbine control system, for initiating corrective scheduled control of said turbine only when said parameter signal represents a reasonable alarm parameter signal condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The protective alarm monitoring system according to claim 1 which additionally comprises indicating means, operably coupled to said second means for determining, for denoting when said parameter signal represents a nonreasonable alarm condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The protective alarm monitoring system according to claim 2 wherein said corrective scheduled control of said turbine comprises shutdown thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The protective alarm monitoring system according to claim 1 wherein said given parameter comprises temperature at said predetermined portion of said turbine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
The protective alarm monitoring system according to claim 1 wherein: a. said first means for determining includes means for generating a first setpoint signal and means for comparing said parameter signal thereto and for generating a high condition signal when said parameter signal compares with said first setpoint signal in a predetermined manner; and b. said second means for determining includes means for generating a second setpoint signal and means for comparing said parameter signal thereto and for generating a malfunction signal when said parameter signal compares with said second setpoint signal in a predetermined manner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The protective alarm monitoring system according to claim 5 wherein said sensing means includes thermocouple means for generating a signal representative of temperature at said predetermined portion of said turbine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The protective alarm monitoring system according to claim 6 wherein said first setpoint signal represents a high temperature and said second setpoint signal represents a temperature which would not be reasonable for said turbine under any operating condition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The protective alarm monitoring system according to claim 7 wherein said corrective scheduled control of said turbine comprises shutdown thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
96 words
The protective alarm monitoring system according to claim 2 wherein: a. said first means for determining includes means for generating a first setpoint signal and means for comparing said parameter signal thereto and for generating a high condition signal when said parameter signal compares with said first setpoint signal in a predetermined manner; and b. said second means for determining includes means for generating a second setpoint signal and means for comparing said parameter signal thereto and for generating a malfunction signal when said parameter signal compares with said second setpoint signal in a predetermined manner.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The protective alarm monitoring system according to claim 9 wherein said sensing means includes thermocouple means for generating a signal representative of temperature at said predetermined portion of said turbine.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The protective alarm monitoring system according to claim 10 wherein said first setpoint signal represents a high temperature and said second setpoint signal represents a temperature which would not be reasonable for said turbine under any operating condition.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The protective alarm monitoring system according to claim 11 wherein said corrective scheduled control of said turbine comprises shutdown thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
157 words
In apparatus having a control system for operating said apparatus, said apparatus having at least one portion thereof subject to overheating when being operated, a protective alarm system comprising: a. sensing means for sensing the temperature at said portion and for generating a signal representative thereof; b. first means for determining when the value of said temperature signal represents a reasonable representation of an overheated condition at said portion reflecting a need for corrective scheduled control of said apparatus; c. second means for determining when the value of said temperature signal represents a non-reasonable representation of the temperature overheated condition at said portion reflecting a protective system malfunction not requiring corrective scheduled control of said apparatus; and d. initiating means, responsively coupled to said first and second means for determining and to said apparatus control system, for initiating corrective scheduled control of said apparatus only when the value of said temperature signal represents a reasonable overheated condition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
157 words
In apparatus having a control system for operating said apparatus, said apparatus having at least one portion thereof subject to overheating when being operated, a protective alarm system comprising: a. sensing means for sensing the temperature at said portion and for generating a signal representative thereof; b. first means for determining when the value of said temperature signal represents a reasonable representation of an overheated condition at said portion reflecting a need for corrective scheduled control of said apparatus; c. second means for determining when the value of said temperature signal represents a non-reasonable representation of the temperature overheated condition at said portion reflecting a protective system malfunction not requiring corrective scheduled control of said apparatus; and d. initiating means, responsively coupled to said first and second means for determining and to said apparatus control system, for initiating corrective scheduled control of said apparatus only when the value of said temperature signal represents a reasonable overheated condition.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The protective system according to claim 13 which additionally comprises indicating means, operably coupled to said second means for determining, for denoting when said temperature signal represents a non-reasonable representation of the temperature at said portion of said apparatus.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The protective system according to claim 14 wherein said corrective scheduled control of said apparatus comprises shutdown thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |