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- the disclosure is related generally to working platforms for curved surfaces. More particularly, the disclosure is related to a working platform for the curved shell of a gas turbine.
- turbomachines such as gas turbine systems, are utilized to generate power for electric generators.
- conventional turbomachines generate power by passing a fluid (e.g., hot gas) through a compressor and a turbine of the turbomachine. More specifically, fluid may flow through a fluid flow path for rotating a plurality of rotating buckets of the turbine for generating the power. The fluid may be directed through the turbine via the plurality of rotating buckets and a plurality of stationary nozzles positioned between the rotating buckets.
- These internal components e.g., buckets, nozzles
- the turbine shell may act as a housing for the internal components and the fluid passing through the turbine during operation of the turbomachine.
- each portion of the turbomachine typically must be removed. More specifically, when inspection and/or maintenance must be performed on the internal components (e.g., buckets, nozzles) of the turbine, at least a portion of the turbine shell must be removed to allow operators access to these internal components.
- the rotor may also be removed as well as the stator vanes or nozzles. When all components are removed, the turbine shell is basically empty and presents a curved surface with few places for a technician to stand. Some turbines can be quite large and the radius of the shell can be taller than some technicians.
- an adjustable working platform for a curved surface includes a support member configured to be inserted into a hole in the curved surface.
- An adjustable surface is configured for supporting a load, and the adjustable surface is configured to rotate and lock in multiple positions.
- An anti-rotation arm is connected to the support member, and the anti-rotation arm includes an adjustable section configured to engage an axial facing portion of the curved surface.
- an adjustable working platform for a curved surface includes a support member configured to be inserted into a hole in the curved surface.
- the curved surface is the interior of a gas turbine shell.
- An adjustable surface is configured for supporting a load, and the adjustable surface is configured to rotate and lock in multiple positions.
- An anti-rotation arm is connected to the support member, and the anti-rotation arm includes an adjustable section configured to engage an axial facing portion of the curved surface of the gas turbine shell.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view the lower half of a gas turbine shell.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of an adjustable working platform, according to an aspect of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of adjustable working platform, according to an aspect of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the adjustable working platform attached to the interior of a turbine shell, according to an aspect of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a hybrid cross-sectional/perspective view of the adjustable working platform attached to the interior of a turbine shell, according to an aspect of the present invention.
- aspects of the invention relate to turbomachines. Specifically, as described herein, aspects of the invention relate to an apparatus for moving a turbine shell of the turbomachine.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view the lower half of a gas turbine shell.
- a gas turbine typically includes an outer shell that contains various stationary and moving parts. For example, stator vanes or nozzles, and various seals are stationary elements that are mounted on the shell. The rotor shaft and rotor blades are rotating elements and are also contained within the shell, but these elements are supported by various bearings.
- the lower half of shell 100 is depicted in FIG. 1 .
- the shell 100 includes a horizontal flange 110 that mates with a corresponding flange of a top half of the shell.
- the shell 100 may also include various holes for 120 for anchoring stationary elements. For example, holes 120 may be nozzle pin holes which are used to keep the nozzle anchored.
- Holes 125 may be used for various sensors, such as temperature or pressure sensors.
- the interior of the shell 100 has a curved surface 130 that includes a series of ribs, slots and valleys. As will be described hereinafter, these holes can be used to facilitate service on the turbine.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of an adjustable working platform 200 , according to an aspect of the present invention.
- the platform 200 can be used to provide a stable working surface on any curved surface having appropriate mounting features.
- the platform may be used on turbomachine (e.g., gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, etc.) shells or casings, ships hulls, large dynamoelectric machines (motors, generators, etc.), or any other suitable curved surface.
- the platform 200 provides a stable surface, such as a step, for a technician to step on, kneel on, or otherwise use for support during service of the machine.
- the adjustable working platform 200 includes a support member 210 that may be configured to be inserted into a hole ( 120 or 125 ) in the curved surface 130 .
- the support member includes a plurality of spring-loaded balls 212 configured to interact with the hole 120 .
- the hole 120 may be a nozzle pin hole in the gas turbine shell 100 , and in this example the curved surface 130 is the interior of a gas turbine shell.
- An adjustable surface 220 (e.g., a step) is configured for supporting a load, such as a technician or tool, and the adjustable surface 220 is configured to rotate and lock in multiple positions.
- An anti-rotation arm 230 is connected to the support member 210 , and the anti-rotation arm 230 includes an adjustable section 232 configured to engage an axial facing portion 460 of the curved surface 130 .
- the support member 210 also includes one or more disc shaped members 214 located at opposing axial surfaces thereof.
- the disc shaped members 214 have a plurality of axially-aligned holes 216 .
- the axially-aligned holes 216 are configured to permit the adjustable surface 220 to lock in multiple positions.
- the adjustable surface 220 includes a substantially planar working surface connected to two orthogonally disposed legs 222 , and each of the legs has a U-shaped opening 223 configured to slide over a portion of the support member 210 .
- Each of the legs 222 may have one or more holes 224 configured to interact with the axially-aligned holes 216 in the support member 210 .
- the holes 224 in the adjustable surface 220 and the axially-aligned holes 216 in the support member 210 are configured to accept a quick release ball lock pin 240 .
- the quick release ball lock pin 240 is configured to lock the adjustable surface 220 in a desired position.
- Quick release ball lock pins are positive locking pins that will not release until the button 242 on the handle 244 is depressed. When button 242 is depressed, balls 246 are retracted into the shank, which then allows the shank to be pulled out of holes 224 and 216 .
- the method for inserting the pin 240 is simply reversed, depress button 242 , insert shank into hole(s), release button.
- the pin 240 may be comprised of 17-4 stainless steel (which provides high shear strength and excellent corrosion resistance), 300 series stainless steel (which has low shear strength but excellent corrosion resistance), or 4130 alloy steel (which provides high shear strength and low corrosion resistance).
- the handle 244 may alternatively comprise a button handle, ring handle, T-handle (as shown), L-handle, or dome handle. It is to be understood that any suitable mechanical fastener providing the required strength could be used in place of pin 240 , for example, nuts and bolts, pin and cotter pin, etc.
- the anti-rotation arm 230 may be formed integrally with support member 210 , or the arm 230 may be mechanically fastened to support member 210 (as shown).
- the anti-rotation may extend into the support member 210 and both the anti-rotation arm and the support member are configured to be fastened together by a quick release ball lock pin.
- a portion of anti-rotation arm 230 is configured to slip into support member 210 , by having a reduced diameter portion. This portion includes a hole through which quick release ball lock pin 250 may be passed.
- arm 230 is inserted into support member 210 , a hole in the arm 230 and a hole in the support member are aligned, and then the pin 250 is inserted. The arm is not securely fastened to support member 210 .
- the arm 230 could include an externally threaded portion that is screwed into an internally threaded portion of support member 210 , or any other suitable attachment means may be employed.
- the anti-rotation arm 230 may also be attached to one side (as shown) of the support member 210 , the other side (not shown), or both sides (not shown) if two anti-rotation arms are employed.
- the anti-rotation arm 230 may include an externally threaded shaft 234 configured to interact with internal threads on the adjustable section 232 .
- the adjustable section 232 may be screwed out or in to contact an axial facing portion 460 of the curved surface 130 to lock the adjustable working platform 100 and prevent undesired rotation thereof.
- the platform 100 is prevented from rotation by forces acting in opposite directions on the support member 210 in hole 120 , and the distal end of the adjustable section 232 in contact with the axial facing portion. For example, the distal end may be rotated out until it contacts the axial facing portion 460 , and when it is sufficiently tightened the platform is locked in place and rotation about the vertical shaft of support member 210 is prevented.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of adjustable working platform 200 .
- the adjustable surface 220 includes a substantially planar working surface 226 that may have a non-skid coating 228 configured to increase traction of the substantially planar working surface 226 .
- the non-skid coating 228 could be a knurled surface of adjustable surface 220 , or a coating or layer on non-skid material.
- a high friction, slip resistant tape or paint/abrasive mix could be applied to the surface 226 .
- a rubber layer could also be attached to the surface 220 to increase traction.
- the adjustable working platform 200 may also include a level indicating device 340 configured to facilitate setting the substantially planar working surface 220 along a substantially horizontal plane.
- the level indicating device may be a bubble level that is inset within a side surface of the adjustable surface 220 , of the level 340 may be adhesively or magnetically attached to adjustable surface 226 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the adjustable working platform 200 attached to the interior of a turbine shell, according to an aspect of the present invention.
- the support member 210 is inserted into a hole 120 in the curved surface.
- Rib 470 includes multiple holes 120 that may be used for nozzle pins.
- the adjustable surface 220 can support a load (such as a technician, a technician's foot or tool), and the adjustable surface 220 has been rotated and locked in a substantially horizontal position.
- the adjustable section 232 of the anti-rotation arm 230 has been moved to engage an axial facing portion 460 of the curved surface 130 . In this configuration, the platform 200 can't rotate due to the forces exerted on the axial facing portion 460 and rib 470 of shell 100 .
- FIG. 5 illustrates a hybrid cross-sectional/perspective view of the adjustable working platform 200 attached to the interior of a turbine shell, according to an aspect of the present invention.
- a portion of the support member 210 is shown inside hole 120 . Only about half of the adjustable working platform 200 is shown, but this is to illustrate how the support member 210 functions inside hole 120 .
- the adjustable section 232 can be screwed out until it makes contact with axial facing portion 460 .
- the process is reversed and the adjustable section is rotated in the opposite direction to retract it from the axial facing portion 460 followed by pulling the entire platform 200 and support member 210 out of hole 120 .
- the platform 200 may then be moved to another location.
- the support member 210 could be replaced by a clamp member that clamps anywhere along rib 470 and this clamp may include projections that insert within hole 120 or other holes present in shell 100 .
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- The disclosure is related generally to working platforms for curved surfaces. More particularly, the disclosure is related to a working platform for the curved shell of a gas turbine.
- Conventional turbomachines, such as gas turbine systems, are utilized to generate power for electric generators. In general, conventional turbomachines generate power by passing a fluid (e.g., hot gas) through a compressor and a turbine of the turbomachine. More specifically, fluid may flow through a fluid flow path for rotating a plurality of rotating buckets of the turbine for generating the power. The fluid may be directed through the turbine via the plurality of rotating buckets and a plurality of stationary nozzles positioned between the rotating buckets. These internal components (e.g., buckets, nozzles) may be included within a turbine shell of the turbine. The turbine shell may act as a housing for the internal components and the fluid passing through the turbine during operation of the turbomachine.
- When service or maintenance must be performed on the internal components of the turbomachine, the exterior coverings of each portion of the turbomachine (e.g., compressor, turbine) typically must be removed. More specifically, when inspection and/or maintenance must be performed on the internal components (e.g., buckets, nozzles) of the turbine, at least a portion of the turbine shell must be removed to allow operators access to these internal components. The rotor may also be removed as well as the stator vanes or nozzles. When all components are removed, the turbine shell is basically empty and presents a curved surface with few places for a technician to stand. Some turbines can be quite large and the radius of the shell can be taller than some technicians. Therefore, it can be difficult for the technicians to reach certain portions of the shell to perform a desired service or maintenance task. As a result, service and/or maintenance of the turbomachine and its shell may present ergonomic challenges, and technicians may have to improvise working platforms that may not always be configured in the safest manner possible.
- According to an aspect of the present invention, an adjustable working platform for a curved surface includes a support member configured to be inserted into a hole in the curved surface. An adjustable surface is configured for supporting a load, and the adjustable surface is configured to rotate and lock in multiple positions. An anti-rotation arm is connected to the support member, and the anti-rotation arm includes an adjustable section configured to engage an axial facing portion of the curved surface.
- According to another aspect of the present invention, an adjustable working platform for a curved surface includes a support member configured to be inserted into a hole in the curved surface. The curved surface is the interior of a gas turbine shell. An adjustable surface is configured for supporting a load, and the adjustable surface is configured to rotate and lock in multiple positions. An anti-rotation arm is connected to the support member, and the anti-rotation arm includes an adjustable section configured to engage an axial facing portion of the curved surface of the gas turbine shell.
- These and other aspects of this invention will be more readily understood from the following detailed description of the various aspects of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings that depict various embodiments of the invention, in which:
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view the lower half of a gas turbine shell. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of an adjustable working platform, according to an aspect of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of adjustable working platform, according to an aspect of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the adjustable working platform attached to the interior of a turbine shell, according to an aspect of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a hybrid cross-sectional/perspective view of the adjustable working platform attached to the interior of a turbine shell, according to an aspect of the present invention. - It is noted that the drawings of the invention are not necessarily to scale. The drawings are intended to depict only typical aspects of the invention, and therefore should not be considered as limiting the scope of the invention. In the drawings, like numbering represents like elements between the drawings.
- As described herein, aspects of the invention relate to turbomachines. Specifically, as described herein, aspects of the invention relate to an apparatus for moving a turbine shell of the turbomachine.
- The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view the lower half of a gas turbine shell. A gas turbine typically includes an outer shell that contains various stationary and moving parts. For example, stator vanes or nozzles, and various seals are stationary elements that are mounted on the shell. The rotor shaft and rotor blades are rotating elements and are also contained within the shell, but these elements are supported by various bearings. The lower half ofshell 100 is depicted inFIG. 1 . Theshell 100 includes ahorizontal flange 110 that mates with a corresponding flange of a top half of the shell. Theshell 100 may also include various holes for 120 for anchoring stationary elements. For example,holes 120 may be nozzle pin holes which are used to keep the nozzle anchored.Holes 125 may be used for various sensors, such as temperature or pressure sensors. The interior of theshell 100 has acurved surface 130 that includes a series of ribs, slots and valleys. As will be described hereinafter, these holes can be used to facilitate service on the turbine. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of anadjustable working platform 200, according to an aspect of the present invention. Theplatform 200 can be used to provide a stable working surface on any curved surface having appropriate mounting features. For example, the platform may be used on turbomachine (e.g., gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, etc.) shells or casings, ships hulls, large dynamoelectric machines (motors, generators, etc.), or any other suitable curved surface. Theplatform 200 provides a stable surface, such as a step, for a technician to step on, kneel on, or otherwise use for support during service of the machine. - The
adjustable working platform 200 includes asupport member 210 that may be configured to be inserted into a hole (120 or 125) in thecurved surface 130. The support member includes a plurality of spring-loadedballs 212 configured to interact with thehole 120. Thehole 120 may be a nozzle pin hole in thegas turbine shell 100, and in this example thecurved surface 130 is the interior of a gas turbine shell. An adjustable surface 220 (e.g., a step) is configured for supporting a load, such as a technician or tool, and theadjustable surface 220 is configured to rotate and lock in multiple positions. Ananti-rotation arm 230 is connected to thesupport member 210, and theanti-rotation arm 230 includes anadjustable section 232 configured to engage an axial facingportion 460 of thecurved surface 130. - The
support member 210 also includes one or more disc shapedmembers 214 located at opposing axial surfaces thereof. The disc shapedmembers 214 have a plurality of axially-alignedholes 216. The axially-alignedholes 216 are configured to permit theadjustable surface 220 to lock in multiple positions. Theadjustable surface 220 includes a substantially planar working surface connected to two orthogonally disposedlegs 222, and each of the legs has aU-shaped opening 223 configured to slide over a portion of thesupport member 210. Each of thelegs 222 may have one ormore holes 224 configured to interact with the axially-alignedholes 216 in thesupport member 210. Theholes 224 in theadjustable surface 220 and the axially-alignedholes 216 in thesupport member 210 are configured to accept a quick releaseball lock pin 240. - The quick release
ball lock pin 240 is configured to lock theadjustable surface 220 in a desired position. Quick release ball lock pins are positive locking pins that will not release until thebutton 242 on thehandle 244 is depressed. Whenbutton 242 is depressed,balls 246 are retracted into the shank, which then allows the shank to be pulled out ofholes pin 240 is simply reversed, depressbutton 242, insert shank into hole(s), release button. Thepin 240 may be comprised of 17-4 stainless steel (which provides high shear strength and excellent corrosion resistance), 300 series stainless steel (which has low shear strength but excellent corrosion resistance), or 4130 alloy steel (which provides high shear strength and low corrosion resistance). Thehandle 244 may alternatively comprise a button handle, ring handle, T-handle (as shown), L-handle, or dome handle. It is to be understood that any suitable mechanical fastener providing the required strength could be used in place ofpin 240, for example, nuts and bolts, pin and cotter pin, etc. - The
anti-rotation arm 230 may be formed integrally withsupport member 210, or thearm 230 may be mechanically fastened to support member 210 (as shown). The anti-rotation may extend into thesupport member 210 and both the anti-rotation arm and the support member are configured to be fastened together by a quick release ball lock pin. A portion ofanti-rotation arm 230 is configured to slip intosupport member 210, by having a reduced diameter portion. This portion includes a hole through which quick releaseball lock pin 250 may be passed. In use,arm 230 is inserted intosupport member 210, a hole in thearm 230 and a hole in the support member are aligned, and then thepin 250 is inserted. The arm is not securely fastened to supportmember 210. In alternative embodiments, thearm 230 could include an externally threaded portion that is screwed into an internally threaded portion ofsupport member 210, or any other suitable attachment means may be employed. Theanti-rotation arm 230 may also be attached to one side (as shown) of thesupport member 210, the other side (not shown), or both sides (not shown) if two anti-rotation arms are employed. - The
anti-rotation arm 230 may include an externally threadedshaft 234 configured to interact with internal threads on theadjustable section 232. Theadjustable section 232 may be screwed out or in to contact an axial facingportion 460 of thecurved surface 130 to lock theadjustable working platform 100 and prevent undesired rotation thereof. Theplatform 100 is prevented from rotation by forces acting in opposite directions on thesupport member 210 inhole 120, and the distal end of theadjustable section 232 in contact with the axial facing portion. For example, the distal end may be rotated out until it contacts the axial facingportion 460, and when it is sufficiently tightened the platform is locked in place and rotation about the vertical shaft ofsupport member 210 is prevented. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view ofadjustable working platform 200. Theadjustable surface 220 includes a substantially planar working surface 226 that may have anon-skid coating 228 configured to increase traction of the substantially planar working surface 226. Thenon-skid coating 228 could be a knurled surface ofadjustable surface 220, or a coating or layer on non-skid material. For example, a high friction, slip resistant tape or paint/abrasive mix could be applied to the surface 226. A rubber layer could also be attached to thesurface 220 to increase traction. Theadjustable working platform 200 may also include alevel indicating device 340 configured to facilitate setting the substantially planar workingsurface 220 along a substantially horizontal plane. The level indicating device may be a bubble level that is inset within a side surface of theadjustable surface 220, of thelevel 340 may be adhesively or magnetically attached to adjustable surface 226. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of theadjustable working platform 200 attached to the interior of a turbine shell, according to an aspect of the present invention. Thesupport member 210 is inserted into ahole 120 in the curved surface.Rib 470 includesmultiple holes 120 that may be used for nozzle pins. Theadjustable surface 220 can support a load (such as a technician, a technician's foot or tool), and theadjustable surface 220 has been rotated and locked in a substantially horizontal position. Theadjustable section 232 of theanti-rotation arm 230 has been moved to engage an axial facingportion 460 of thecurved surface 130. In this configuration, theplatform 200 can't rotate due to the forces exerted on the axial facingportion 460 andrib 470 ofshell 100. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a hybrid cross-sectional/perspective view of theadjustable working platform 200 attached to the interior of a turbine shell, according to an aspect of the present invention. A portion of thesupport member 210 is shown insidehole 120. Only about half of theadjustable working platform 200 is shown, but this is to illustrate how thesupport member 210 functions insidehole 120. After insertion, theadjustable section 232 can be screwed out until it makes contact with axial facingportion 460. To remove theadjustable working platform 200, the process is reversed and the adjustable section is rotated in the opposite direction to retract it from the axial facingportion 460 followed by pulling theentire platform 200 andsupport member 210 out ofhole 120. Theplatform 200 may then be moved to another location. It is to be understood that thesupport member 210 could be replaced by a clamp member that clamps anywhere alongrib 470 and this clamp may include projections that insert withinhole 120 or other holes present inshell 100. - This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.
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