This inventor holds 7 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 4 EPO patents. Top assignee: General Electric Company. Active years: 2011-2020.
Location History:
- Greer, SC (US) (2011 - 2013)
- Greenville, SC (US) (2015 - 2020)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2011-2020
Title: Douglas Edward Dean: Innovator in Combustion Dynamics
Introduction
Douglas Edward Dean is a notable inventor based in Greer, SC (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of combustion dynamics, holding a total of 7 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and performance of gas turbines through innovative methods and systems.
Latest Patents
One of Dean's latest patents is titled "Model-less combustion dynamics autotune." This disclosure relates to systems and methods for tuning combustion dynamics in a combustor. In one embodiment, the method includes providing, via at least one sensor, combustion dynamics amplitude data associated with a combustor. The method allows monitoring, by an equipment controller communicatively coupled to the sensor, the combustion dynamics amplitude data. It also enables detecting at least one change in acoustic pressure amplitude associated with combustion in the combustor. In response to detecting the change, the method determines a fuel split change to at least two fuel circuits configured to supply fuel to the combustor and applies the fuel split change to the combustor.
Another significant patent is focused on "Systems and methods for determining a target exhaust temperature for a gas turbine." This invention provides a method for determining a target exhaust temperature based on compressor pressure conditions. It includes determining a temperature adjustment to the target exhaust temperature based on steam humidity and changing the target exhaust temperature accordingly.
Career Highlights
Douglas Edward Dean is currently employed at General Electric Company, where he continues to innovate in the field of combustion dynamics. His work has been instrumental in advancing technologies that improve the efficiency of gas turbines.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Dean has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Derrick Walter Simons and Abhijit Prabhakar Kulkarni. These collaborations have contributed to the development of cutting-edge technologies in the industry.
Conclusion
Douglas Edward Dean is a prominent inventor whose work in combustion dynamics has led to significant advancements in gas turbine technology. His innovative patents and contributions to General Electric Company highlight his commitment to improving efficiency and performance in the field.