A multi-stage turbine

Abstract

To achieve all the objects mentioned above and that will emerge from the following detailed description, the present invention relates to a turbine (10) for obtaining work with the energy of a fluid, comprising at least one first body (20) having at least one inlet pipe (25) for the entry of said fluid, having at least one discharge body (40) for discharging said fluid, and comprising at least one movable blade (22) in connection with at least one shaft (60) for rotating said shaft (60). Accordingly, its novelty is that it comprises at least one intermediate body (30) having at least one directing element (31 ) which transmits the fluid to said discharge body (40), and at least one plate (24) provided in a removable manner between the first body (20) and the intermediate body (30) to allow said movable blade (22) or at least one fixed blade (23) which can remain stationary and not rotate around the shaft (60) to be added or removed from the turbine (10) in order to obtain the desired turbine (10) capacity.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A MULTI-STAGE TURBINE

[0003] TECHNICAL FIELD

[0004] The invention relates to a turbine for obtaining work from the energy of a fluid.

[0005] PRIOR ART

[0006] A turbine is a machine that converts the energy of a fluid (liquid or gas) into mechanical energy. Turbines usually comprise a rotor with rotating blades and rotate when fluid passes over these blades. This rotational movement is used to generate electrical energy or mechanical energy through a generator or other mechanism.

[0007] The turbines used in the present art are manufactured to have a certain capacity according to the location where they will be used. This means that they comprise a certain number of blades to achieve said capacity. When this is the case, the use of turbines cannot be flexible. In other words, a turbine manufactured for a specific area to operate at a certain capacity and flow rate can only be used with said specific capacity and cannot be used in different applications or adapt to changing requirements at the same location of use. In such changing situations, a new turbine is needed, which means new costs.

[0008] As a result, all the above-mentioned problems have made it imperative to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

[0009] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The present invention relates to a turbine for eliminating the above-mentioned disadvantages and bringing new advantages to the relevant technical field.

[0011] An object of the invention is to introduce a modular turbine in which the number of blades can be increased or decreased.Another object of the invention is to introduce a turbine that can be scaled up or down in size.

[0012] Another object of the invention is to introduce a turbine that can be used in different applications and changing requirements.

[0013] Another object of the invention is to introduce a multi-stage turbine.

[0014] To achieve all the objects mentioned above and that will emerge from the following detailed description, the present invention relates to a turbine for obtaining work with the energy of a fluid, comprising at least one first body having at least one inlet pipe for the entry of said fluid, having at least one discharge body for discharging said fluid, and comprising at least one movable blade in connection with at least one shaft for rotating said shaft. Accordingly, its novelty is that it comprises at least one intermediate body having at least one directing element which transmits the fluid to said discharge body, and at least one plate provided in a removable manner between the first body and the intermediate body to allow said movable blade or at least one fixed blade which can remain stationary and not rotate around the shaft to be added or removed from the turbine in order to obtain the desired turbine capacity. Thus, a turbine that can adapt to changing flow rates by adding or removing blades is obtained.

[0015] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said fixed blade comprises at least one wall for connection thereof to the plate. Thus, the fixed blade does not come into contact with the shaft and remains stationary, ensuring fluid transmission between the movable blades.

[0016] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said directing element comprises at least one carrier for connection with the intermediate body, and said carrier has a curved shape. Thus, the fluid can be directed.

[0017] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one sealing element. Thus, the fluid is prevented from entering undesired parts.A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said directing element comprises at least one protrusion for connection with the sealing element. Thus, the sealing element is fixed.

[0018] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one bearing element, which allows the first body and the intermediate body to be supported in bearings on the shaft. Thus, the first body and the intermediate body are connected to the shaft in a way that does not restrict the movement of the shaft.

[0019] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said plate has a hexagonal geometry.

[0020] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Fig. 1 shows a representative isometric view of the turbine of the invention.

[0022] Fig. 2 shows a representative isometric view of the turbine of the invention without the first body, plate, and intermediate body.

[0023] Fig. 3 shows a representative cross-sectional view of the turbine of the invention.

[0024] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] In this detailed description, the turbine (10) of the invention is explained by way of example only for a better understanding of the subject, which shall not create any limiting effect.

[0026] Fig. 1 shows a representative isometric view of the turbine (10) of the invention. The turbine obtains electrical energy with the mechanical energy generated by expanding the fluid. The turbine (10) comprises at least one shaft (60). The turbine (10) has at least one hole through which the shaft (60) passes. Electrical energy is obtained by connecting the shaft (60) to the motor at least one end. The turbine (10) is partly in the form of a cylinder.

[0027] The turbine (10) comprises at least one first body (20). Said first body (20) is the section where the fluid enters the turbine (10). It comprises at least one inlet pipe (25) to allowthe said fluid to enter the turbine (10). The inlet pipe (25) is configured to pass through the first body (20) and opens out from its outer surface. In this way, the surrounding fluid can enter the turbine (10). The number of inlet pipes (25) is two. The first body (20) comprises at least one fixing surface (21 ), which allows the turbine (10) to be fixed to the desired surface. The fixing surface (21) has a rectangular geometry. In alternative embodiments, it can be circular or in various polygonal geometries. The first body (20) is essentially cylindrical in shape.

[0028] The turbine (10) comprises at least one bearing element (33). Said bearing element (33) is configured between the shaft (60) and the first body (20). The bearing element (33) is essentially a bearing.

[0029] Fig. 2 shows a representative isometric view of the turbine (10) of the invention without the first body (20), plate (24), and intermediate body (30). The first body (20) comprises at least one movable blade (22). Said movable blade (22) is configured around the shaft (60) such that it is provided within the first body (20). The movable blade (22) comprises a plurality of vanes. Said vanes are partially half-moon-shaped. The movable blade (22) rotates with the shaft (60) as the fluid entering the inlet pipe (25) passes between the vanes.

[0030] The first body (20) comprises at least one fixed blade (23). Said fixed blade (23) is provided around the shaft (60). Unlike the movable blade (22), the fixed blade (23) is configured as stationary, i.e., without rotational movement, independent of the shaft (60). The fixed blade (23) also comprises a plurality of vanes. Said vanes can be partially halfmoon-shaped. The fixed blade (23) comprises at least one wall (231). Said wall (231) is a protrusion configured on the outer surface of the fixed blade (23). The wall (231) is provided in multiples around the fixed blade (23) at equal angles therebetween. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the number of walls (231 ) is four. The wall (231 ) is partly rectangular in shape. In alternative embodiments, it can have circular or various polygonal geometries.

[0031] By means of the wall (231 ), the fixed blade (23) can be connected with at least one plate (24). Said plate (24) is a hollow structure with hexagonal geometry. The plate (24) can have circular or various polygonal geometries. By means of the wall (231 ), the fixed blade (23) can pass into said inner cavity of the plate (24) and be fixed. Thus, the fixed blade(23) can be kept stationary without rotation. In other words, when the walls (231) come into contact with the inner surfaces of the plate (24), there is a gap between the inner diameter of the fixed blade (23) and the shaft (60). Therefore, the shaft (60) and the fixed blade (23) do not come into contact and the fixed blade (23) does not make a rotational movement.

[0032] The plate (24) can be connected with the first body (20). The first body (20) comprises at least one surface corresponding to the geometry of the plate (24). Therefore, the fixed blade (23) inserted in the plate (24) can be provided next to the movable blade (22) by connection with the first body (20). By means of the plate (24), the plurality of blades can be integrated into the turbine (10). The blades without walls (231) are provided as fixed blades (23) next to the movable blades (22) and only direct the flow. Movable blades (22) are provided on the shaft (60) to rotate in the same direction with each other. They can also be provided such that they can return in different directions in alternative embodiments. Thus, according to the capacity, the desired number of blades can be integrated into the turbine (10). In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the blade structure is such that one movable blade (22) and one fixed blade (23) are lined up.

[0033] The turbine (10) comprises at least one intermediate body (30). As mentioned above, said intermediate body (30) can be connected to the plate (24) and the first body (20) by means of at least one fastener (70) from a surface corresponding to the plate (24). The intermediate body (30) ensures the transmission of the fluid passing through the blades. The intermediate body (30) is in the form of a hollow cylinder. The intermediate body (30) comprises at least one directing element (31). Said directing element (31) is configured in the form of a hollow cylinder. The directing element (31 ) is provided in the intermediate body (30). The directing element (31) comprises at least one carrier (32) for connection with the intermediate body (30). Said carrier (32) is provided at equal intervals around the directing element (31). The carrier (32) has a curved form. Thus, both the intermediate body (30) and the directing element (31) can be connected and the fluid can be directed. Thus, the fluid is transmitted through at least one flow path (34). In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the number of carriers (32) is 6. There is also a bearing element (33) between the directing element and the shaft (60).

[0034] Said fastener (70) is a bolt. The fastener (70) connects the first body (20), the plate (24), and the intermediate body (30) to each other. Again, the discharge body (40) and the intermediate body (30) can be connected to each other with a fastener (70).To make it even clearer, movable blades (22) or fixed blades (23) can be added or removed from the turbine (10) by increasing or decreasing the number of plates (24) between the first body (20) and the intermediate body (30). This results in a modular turbine (10) that can be adjusted according to different applications or different requirements, and the number of stages can be increased or decreased.

[0035] The turbine (10) comprises at least one sealing element (50). Said sealing element (50) prevents the fluid from entering the undesired parts of the turbine (10). The sealing element (50) can be in partially U-form. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the number of sealing elements (50) is two. The sealing element (50) is provided between the shaft-first (60) body and the shaft-directing element (60).

[0036] The directing element (31) comprises at least one protrusion (311). The protrusion (311) is a structure extending towards the center of the directing element (31). The protrusion (311) essentially ensures that the sealing element (50) is fixed. Therefore, the fluid can be transmitted to the discharge body (40) by proceeding through the flow path (34) between the outer surface of the directing element (31) and the inner surface of the intermediate body (30).

[0037] The turbine (10) comprises at least one discharge body (40). Said discharge body (40) is connected to the intermediate body (30) from at least one other surface. The discharge body (40) comprises at least one discharge pipe (41). Thus, the fluid can be removed from the turbine (10). Said discharge pipe (41) has a narrowing diameter.

[0038] In the light of all of the described, the invention operates as follows: After the need to add or remove blades from the turbine (10), an additional plate (24) is added to the plate (24) provided between the first body (20) and the intermediate body (30) or the existing plate (24) is removed. Therefore, the number of plates (24) between the first body (20) and the intermediate body (30) can be increased or decreased. As a result, a movable blade (22) or fixed blade (23) can be added such that it is provided within the plate (24). As a result of the connection of the plate with the wall (231), the fixed blade (23) can be configured on the shaft (60) without rotation and can transmit the fluid from the movable blade (22) to another movable blade (22). The shaft (60) is also configured according to the increasing number of blades.Therefore, the number of movable wings (22) and fixed blade (23) can be increased or decreased by increasing or decreasing the number of plates (24) with the detachably configured plate (24) between the first body (20) and the intermediate body (30). Thus, a modular multi-stage turbine (10) can be obtained, the size of which can be changed according to the flow rate, and the capacity of which can be adjusted according to changing requirements. As a result, in cases where the turbine (10) is insufficient according to the changing flow rate, the need for a new turbine (10) can be eliminated by adding blades.

[0039] The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the appended claims and cannot be limited to what is described for illustrative purposes in this detailed description. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can produce similar embodiments in the light of what is explained above, without deviating from the main theme of the invention.

[0040] REFERENCE NUMERALS GIVEN IN THE DRAWING

[0041] 10 Turbine

[0042] 20 First Body

[0043] 21 Fixing Surface

[0044] 22 Movable Blade

[0045] 23 Fixed Blade

[0046] 231 Wall

[0047] 24 Plate

[0048] 25 Inlet Pipe

[0049] 30 Intermediate Body

[0050] 31 Directing Element

[0051] 311 Protrusion

[0052] 32 Carrier

[0053] 33 Bearing Element

[0054] 34 Flow Path

[0055] 40 Discharge Body

[0056] 41 Discharge Pipe

[0057] 50 Sealing Element

[0058] 60 Shaft70 Fastener

Claims

CLAIMS1. A turbine (10) for obtaining work with the energy of a fluid, comprising at least one first body (20) having at least one inlet pipe (25) for the entry of said fluid, having at least one discharge body (40) for discharging said fluid, and comprising at least one movable blade (22) in connection with at least one shaft (60) for rotating said shaft (60), characterized in that it comprises at least one intermediate body (30) having at least one directing element (31) which transmits the fluid to said discharge body (40), and at least one plate (24) provided in a removable manner between the first body (20) and the intermediate body (30) to allow said movable blade (22) or at least one fixed blade (23) which can remain stationary and not rotate around the shaft (60) to be added or removed from the turbine (10) in order to obtain the desired turbine (10) capacity.

2. A turbine (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that said fixed blade (23) comprises at least one wall (231) which ensures a snug fit with said plate (24).

3. A turbine (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that said directing element (31 ) comprises at least one carrier (32) for connection with said intermediate body (30).

4. A turbine (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that said carrier (32) has a curved form.

5. A turbine (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one sealing element (50).

6. A turbine (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that said directing element (31) comprises at least one protrusion (311) for connection with said sealing element (50).

7. A turbine (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises at least one bearing element (33), which allows the first body (20) and the intermediate body (30) to be supported in bearings on the shaft (60).

8. A turbine (10) according to claim 1 , characterized in that said plate (24) has a hexagonal geometry.

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