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Total flow turbine
Assignee: Fuji Electric Co Ltd
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Filing: 1986-08-21
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Granted: 1988-10-11
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Expires: 2006-08-21
Abstract
Abstract Hot water is uniformly accelerated in a nozzle having a tapered flow passage so that it can flow into a moving blade smoothly. The hot water is then expanded and accelerated within the flow passage of the moving blade which is not turned but widened toward its end and power is generated by its reaction, thereby ensuring a highly efficient total flow turbine.
Inventors
- 👤 Ryozo Nishioka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:53
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01D; F01D11/00; F01D11/02; F01D11/04; F01D1/00; F01D1/02; F01D5/00; F01D5/12; F01D5/14; F01D5/141; F01D5/142; F01K; F01K21/00; F01K21/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A total flow turbine with a high degree of reaction, comprising: a nozzle defining a flow passage formed so as to narrow toward an outlet of said flow passage, said nozzle being provided so as to accelerate hot water used as a turbine working fluid; and a moving blade row provided so as to receive the accelerated hot water from said nozzle, said moving bladed row defining a flow passage formed so as to be as straight as possible and to widen toward its outlet so that the hot water flow is expandable and acceleratable therein; the degree of said narrowing selected so as to keep the hot water from flushing prior to its exit from the outlet of the nozzle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A total flow turbine with a high degree of reaction, comprising: a nozzle defining a flow passage formed so as to narrow toward an outlet of said flow passage, said nozzle being provided so as to accelerate hot water used as a turbine working fluid; and a moving blade row provided so as to receive the accelerated hot water from said nozzle, said moving bladed row defining a flow passage formed so as to be as straight as possible and to widen toward its outlet so that the hot water flow is expandable and acceleratable therein; the degree of said narrowing selected so as to keep the hot water from flushing prior to its exit from the outlet of the nozzle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A total flow turbine as defined in claim 1, wherein said nozzle has a hot water inlet, and further comprising supercooling means for inducing in the hot water a pressure higher than the saturation pressure for water at that temperature.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A total flow turbine as defined in claim 2, wherein the supercooling means further comprises a steam separator provided ahead of and at a height higher than the turbine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A total flow turbine as defined in claim 2, further comprising a booster pump provided ahead of said total flow turbine, so as to obtain a desired pressure rise in the hot water flow.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
108 words
A total flow turbine as defined in claim 1; and further comprising a rotor, and a casing provided so as to define labyrinth portions between said moving blade row and said casing, and between said rotor and said casing, one of steam, a mixed gas of steam and noncondensed gas which is separted by a steam separator provided ahead of the total flow turbine, or steam from a separate steam source having a pressure at least as high as the pressure of the steam and the mixed gas from said steam separator being introducable into said labyrinth portions so as to provide sealing for the total flow turbine.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
93 words
A total flow turbine as defined in claim 1; and further comprising a steam space provided between said nozzle and said moving blade row, one of steam, a mixed gas of steam and non-condensed gas which is separated by a steam separator provided ahead of the total flow turbine , or steam from a separated steam source having a pressure at least as high as the pressure of the steam and mixed gas from the steam separator, being introducable into said steam space so as to provide sealing for the total flow turbine.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
189 words
A total flow turbine, comprising: a nozzle defining a flow passage formed so as to narrow toward an outlet of said flow passage, said nozzle being provided so as to accelerate hot water used as a turbine working fluid; and a moving blade row provided so as to receive the accelerated hot water from said nozzle, said moving blade row defining a flow passage formed so as to be as straight as possible and to widen toward its outlet so that the hot water flow is expandable and acceleratable therein; and further comprising a rotor, and a casing provided so as to define labyrinth portions between said moving blade row and said casing, and between said rotor and said casing, one of steam, a mixed gas of steam and non-condensed gas which is separated by a steam separator provided ahead of the total flow turbine, or steam from a separate steam source having a pressure at least as high as the pressure of the steam and the mixed gas from said steam separator being introducable into said labyrinth portions so as to provide sealing for the total flow turbine.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
189 words
A total flow turbine, comprising: a nozzle defining a flow passage formed so as to narrow toward an outlet of said flow passage, said nozzle being provided so as to accelerate hot water used as a turbine working fluid; and a moving blade row provided so as to receive the accelerated hot water from said nozzle, said moving blade row defining a flow passage formed so as to be as straight as possible and to widen toward its outlet so that the hot water flow is expandable and acceleratable therein; and further comprising a rotor, and a casing provided so as to define labyrinth portions between said moving blade row and said casing, and between said rotor and said casing, one of steam, a mixed gas of steam and non-condensed gas which is separated by a steam separator provided ahead of the total flow turbine, or steam from a separate steam source having a pressure at least as high as the pressure of the steam and the mixed gas from said steam separator being introducable into said labyrinth portions so as to provide sealing for the total flow turbine.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
173 words
A total flow turbine, comprising: a nozzle defining a flow passage formed so as to narrow toward an outlet of said flow passage, said nozzle being provided so as to accelerate hot water used as a turbine working fluid; and a moving blade row provided so as to receive the accelerated hot water from said nozzle, said moving blade row defining a flow passage formed so as to be as straight as possible and to widen toward its outlet so that the hot water flow is expandable and acceleratable therein; and further comprising a steam space provided between said nozzle and said moving blade row, one of steam, a mixed gas of steam and non-condensed gas which is separated by a steam separator provided ahead of the total flow turbine, or steam from a separate steam source having a pressure at least as high as the pressure of the steam and mixed gas from the steam separator, being introducible into said steam space so as to provide sealing for the total flow turbine.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
173 words
A total flow turbine, comprising: a nozzle defining a flow passage formed so as to narrow toward an outlet of said flow passage, said nozzle being provided so as to accelerate hot water used as a turbine working fluid; and a moving blade row provided so as to receive the accelerated hot water from said nozzle, said moving blade row defining a flow passage formed so as to be as straight as possible and to widen toward its outlet so that the hot water flow is expandable and acceleratable therein; and further comprising a steam space provided between said nozzle and said moving blade row, one of steam, a mixed gas of steam and non-condensed gas which is separated by a steam separator provided ahead of the total flow turbine, or steam from a separate steam source having a pressure at least as high as the pressure of the steam and mixed gas from the steam separator, being introducible into said steam space so as to provide sealing for the total flow turbine.
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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) | 1991-10-11 | 1992-04-11 | 1992-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-11 | 1996-04-11 | 1996-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-11 | 2000-04-11 | 2000-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |