Modular Turbine Support Assembly for Precise Installation Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge in installing large turbine assemblies is accurately positioning them on adjustable brackets, leading to potential misalignment and damage, which delays the installation schedule.
Innovation Solution
A modular support member system comprising a platform with linear actuators and columns, allowing for precise positioning and alignment of the turbine assembly during installation, reducing the need for crane-operated alignment and minimizing misalignment risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a crane operator visually aligns the turbine assembly with the brackets when lowering, then the turbine assembly can be positioned on the brackets, but misalignment occurs leading to damage and delays
Solution Approach 1:
The support member acts as an intermediary between the turbine assembly and the brackets. It provides a stable, adjustable platform that facilitates precise alignment and positioning, reducing the risk of misalignment damage during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The support member incorporates adjustable components that allow for dynamic positioning and alignment adjustments during the installation process, enabling precise placement of the turbine assembly onto the brackets.
2Productivity
If the turbine assembly is lowered onto adjustable brackets, then the assembly can be installed on the frame, but misalignment can damage the turbine assembly, brackets, and frame
Solution Approach 1:
The support member provides a cushioning effect by absorbing misalignment forces before they reach the turbine assembly and brackets. It acts as a protective interface that prevents damage from positioning errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The support member serves as a protective intermediary that reduces the impact of misalignment forces, preventing damage to the turbine assembly, brackets, and frame during the installation process.
3Ease of operation
If greater degrees of misalignment occur during lowering, then the turbine assembly can still be positioned, but installation delays significantly occur
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable components of the support member enable dynamic alignment corrections during installation, allowing the system to accommodate misalignment without requiring time-consuming repositioning or repairs.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The support member system enables accurate and precise positioning of the turbine assembly, reducing the risk of damage and installation delays, and facilitating faster and safer installation by allowing manual assembly and repositioning without power lifting equipment.
Implementation Method 1
The support member includes a linear actuator selectively positionable on the upper surface of the platform
Data Source
AI summary
A method of installing a turbine assembly is provided. The method includes assembling a support member for supporting a turbine assembly during installation. The support member includes a platform having a plurality of modular platform components oriented to define an upper surface of the platform. The method also includes positioning a linear actuator on the upper surface of the platform. The method further includes positioning a column on the linear actuator. The method includes lifting the turbine assembly onto the column. The platform, the linear actuator, and the column are sized to support the turbine assembly.