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Turbomachine enclosure canopy system

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-17
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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Benefits of technology

The patent is about a system of canopies for turbomachines. The system includes a plurality of fixed and sliding canopy supports that can be adjusted to provide better protection. The technical effect of this patent is to improve the safety and reliability of turbomachines by providing a more effective canopy support system.

Problems solved by technology

In certain climates, it is not practical to leave the upper opening exposed to the environment.
Rain, snow and other conditions may damage remaining portions of the turbomachine or lead to uncomfortable working conditions.
However, often times it is necessary to remove and or install additional portions of the turbomachine.
Repeated removal and installation of the roof is impractical leading to increased repair time.
Covering with a tarp also presents certain challenges.
Often times, high winds will dislodge and completely remove the tarp or expose portions of turbomachine to weather such as rain, snow and the like.

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[0023]With reference to FIGS. 1-3 a turbomachine enclosure is indicated generally at 2. Turbomachine enclosure 2 includes first and second opposing side walls 4 and 5 that are joined by third and fourth opposing side walls 6 and 7 to form a turbomachine portion 9 having an upper opening 11. First and second side opposing side walls 4 and 5 include corresponding first and second support members 13 and 14 at upper opening 11. Upper opening 11 provides access to turbomachine portion 9 to allow for installation and removal of a turbomachine such as indicated at 16. Turbomachine enclosure 2 is shown to include a portable, retractable turbomachine enclosure canopy system 20 that supports a canopy 24 across upper opening 11. Turbomachine enclosure canopy system 20 is installed across upper opening 11 during maintenance operations that require installation and removal of turbomachine components, or a complete turbomachine, through upper opening 11. During normal operation, turbomachine encl...

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Abstract

A portable retractable turbomachine enclosure canopy system includes a first rail member configured and disposed to be mounted to a first wall of the turbomachine enclosure, and a second rail member configured and disposed to be mounted to a second wall of the turbomachine enclosure. A first fixed canopy support member is mounted to the first rail member, and a second fixed canopy support member is mounted to the second rail member. A first sliding canopy support member is seated on the first rail member, and a second sliding canopy support member is seated on the second rail member. An adjustable canopy support element is moveably secured between the first and second fixed canopy support members to form a fixed canopy support, and an adjustable canopy support member is moveably secured between the first and second sliding canopy support members to form a sliding canopy support.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to Turkish Application No. 2011 / 07016 filed Jul. 15, 2011, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The subject matter disclosed herein relates to turbomachine enclosures and, more particularly, to a turbomachine enclosure canopy system.[0003]Turbomachines are employed to power a wide range of machines. In many cases, turbomachines are employed to power generators that provide electrical power to a facility. Generally, the turbomachine and generator are arranged outside the facility in a separate enclosure. The enclosure is provided with an upper opening having a removable roof that facilitates repair and removal of the turbomachine.[0004]When repair is necessary, the turbomachine is taken offline, disassembled, the removable roof is removed, and portions of the turbomachine are removed through the upper opening. In certain climates, it is not practi...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H15/46E04H15/02E04H15/44
CPCF01D25/285
Inventor GERENGI, MUSTAFA
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC CO