Kwok-Kwong Ben Tse

Title: Kwok-Kwong Ben Tse: Gas Turbine Engineering Inventor

Introduction

Kwok-Kwong Ben Tse is an inventor based in San Diego, California. His work includes patented technologies for gas turbine engines, with a focus on rotor balancing, turbine components, and maintenance access. He is associated with Solar Turbines Inc. and holds 4 patents.

Latest Patents

Tse’s recent patent work addresses practical challenges in balancing and servicing gas turbine components.

- **Power turbine shaft with hub assembly for gas turbine engine.** This invention uses a hub installed on the power turbine shaft to enable trim balancing closer to the rotor than conventional balancing at the equipment coupling. The arrangement can make balancing more effective, retain unbalance corrections with the turbine after uncoupling, improve efficiency, and reduce safety risks during field coupling.

- **Stator assembly for compressor mid-plane rotor balancing and sealing in gas turbine engine.** This design provides access to a compressor mid-plane rotor disc through a removable stator vane, without requiring disassembly of the stator assembly or compressor case. A case access assembly seals the vane when engaged and allows access to the vane and radial pathway when disengaged, supporting trim balancing through the stator and compressor case.

Career Highlights

Tse’s disclosed inventions focus on improving the efficiency and safety of gas turbine maintenance. His work also aims to make rotor balancing more accessible while reducing the need to dismantle major engine assemblies.

Collaborations

Tse is associated with Solar Turbines Inc. His listed coworkers include David Lau and Kenneth Gregory Thomas.

Conclusion

Kwok-Kwong Ben Tse’s patented work addresses turbine and compressor balancing through designs intended to improve service access, operational efficiency, and field safety.