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Clayton M Grondahl

from Rexford, NY
Age ~85
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Also known as:
Clayton H Grondahl, Clayton N Grondahl
Phone and address:
29 Stony Brook Dr, Schenectady, NY 12148
(518) 371-5050
Related to:
Jaclyn Katie Durbha, 28Bryan P Smith, 50Ryan D Grondahl, 30Cynthia J Grondahl, 57Robert F WoodMargaret E Grondahl, 83Joseph M Grondahl, 54Robert E Grondahl, 57
Connected to:
Rachel P Grondahl, 59Randi R Grondalski, 55Michael J Grondel, 40Rebecca E Grondel, 59Helen M Grondin, 91Kerry M Grondin, 52Raymond A Grondin, 77Scott A Grondin, 52Steven J Grondin, 61Susan E Grondine, 62

Clayton Grondahl Phones & Addresses

  • 29 Stony Brook Dr, Rexford, NY 12148 (518) 371-5050
  • Clifton Park, NY

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Location:
Rexford, NY
Industry:
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Work:
Cmg Tech
President
Ge Power Systems Jun 1976 - Jun 1994
Turbine Engineer
Ge Global Research Mar 1969 - Jun 1976
Staff Member
Education:
Northwestern University 1957 - 1962
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Engineering Staples High School
Skills:
Compensation
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Company / Classification
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Clayton Grondahl
Cmg Tech, LLC
Energy Technology Consulting
29 Stony Brk Dr, Schenectady, NY 12148
(518) 371-5050

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Seal Assembly And Rotary Machine Containing Such Seal

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US Patent:
6644667, Nov 11, 2003
Filed:
Feb 23, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/791248
Inventors:
Clayton M. Grondahl - Rexford NY
Assignee:
CMG Tech, LLC - Rexford NY
International Classification:
F01D 1102
US Classification:
277355, 277303
Abstract:
A seal assembly which, among other applications, may be used for sealing fluid leakage between a steam or combustion (gas) turbine rotor and a turbine stator body. The seal assembly includes elements having a plurality of spaced seal members with slots therebetween. Each seal member is angled between a fixed end and a free end thereof, and the free ends slidably engage the rotatable component. The elements may be juxtaposed such that seal members of each element block slots of another element. A method of inhibiting fluid flow and a method of fabricating the seal assembly are also disclosed.

Seal Assembly And Rotary Machine Containing Such Seal

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US Patent:
7578509, Aug 25, 2009
Filed:
Jul 22, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/624338
Inventors:
Clayton M. Grondahl - Rexford NY, US
Assignee:
CMG Tech, LLC - Rexford NY
International Classification:
F01D 11/02
F16J 15/44
F16J 15/447
US Classification:
277355, 277303
Abstract:
A seal assembly which, among other applications, may be used for sealing fluid leakage between a steam or combustion (gas) turbine rotor and a turbine stator body. The seal assembly includes elements having a plurality of spaced leaf seal members with slots therebetween. Each leaf seal member is angled out-of-plane between a fixed end and a free end thereof, and the free ends slidably engage the rotatable component. In one embodiment, the fixed ends of each leaf seal member are positioned substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the rotating component. A support may be provided supporting the free end such that it contacts a distal end of the support in an operative state and is out of contact with the distal end in an inoperative state. Seal members may include two different materials having different coefficients of thermal expansion.

Film Riding Pressure Actuated Leaf Seal Assembly

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US Patent:
8474827, Jul 2, 2013
Filed:
Jun 11, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/814417
Inventors:
Clayton M. Grondahl - Rexford NY, US
Richard Lee Smith - Clifton Park NY, US
James Carlton Dudley - Cincinnati OH, US
Assignee:
CMG Tech, LLC - Rexford NY
International Classification:
F16J 15/44
F16J 15/447
US Classification:
277411, 277412, 277421
Abstract:
In accordance with embodiments of this invention, a pressure actuated leaf seal assembly is provided that includes film riding, hydrodynamic/hydrostatic runners under seal member leaf ends. Leaf seal assemblies according to embodiments of this invention maintain the runner away from a rotating body until adequate rotating speed is present to generate lift required to allow the runner to float on a thin film of operating fluid on the rotating body, so that the runner does not rub the rotating body. In addition, runners are attached, or added, to leaf seal members such that the runners move in a radial direction, while remaining parallel to the rotating body. In one embodiment, a runner can comprise a separate structure coupled to a leaf seal member, and in another embodiment, a runner can comprise a wear-resistant pad on a distal end of a leaf seal member.

Leaf Seal Assembly Including Polymer Member And Rotary Machine Containing Such Seal Assembly

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US Patent:
8596973, Dec 3, 2013
Filed:
Dec 7, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/632224
Inventors:
Clayton M. Grondahl - Rexford NY, US
Assignee:
CMG Tech, LLC - Rexford NY
International Classification:
F01D 11/02
US Classification:
415231
Abstract:
A seal assembly which, among other applications, may be used for sealing fluid leakage between low temperature multistage compressors and pumps, steam turbine rotors and turbine stator bodies. In one embodiment, a seal assembly is provided that includes a leaf seal including a plurality of staggered leaf seal members; and a polymer member disposed on a high pressure side of the leaf seal, wherein the polymer member is in compliant contact with the leaf seal.

Seal Assembly And Rotary Machine Containing Such Seal

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US Patent:
20100007093, Jan 14, 2010
Filed:
Aug 24, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/546248
Inventors:
Clayton M. Grondahl - Rexford NY, US
International Classification:
F16J 15/16
US Classification:
277500
Abstract:
A seal assembly which, among other applications, may be used for sealing fluid leakage between a steam or combustion (gas) turbine rotor and a turbine stator body. The seal assembly includes elements having a plurality of spaced leaf seal members with slots therebetween. Each leaf seal member is angled out-of-plane between a fixed end and a free end thereof, and the free ends slidably engage the rotatable component. A support may be provided supporting the free end such that it contacts a distal end of the support in an operative state and is out of contact with the distal end in an inoperative state. Seal members may include two different materials having different coefficients of thermal expansion. In one embodiment at least one damping leaf can be provided on a low pressure side of a leaf seal member.

Cooling System Utilizing Flow Resistance Devices To Distribute Liquid Coolant To Air Foil Distribution Channels

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US Patent:
45318891, Jul 30, 1985
Filed:
Feb 1, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/462768
Inventors:
Clayton M. Grondahl - Clifton Park NY
Assignee:
General Electric Co. - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F01D 518
US Classification:
416 96R
Abstract:
An improved cooling system utilizes flow resistant devices distributing liquid coolant to air foil coolant channels in a bucket of a turbine. A separate flow resistance device associated with each of the air foil coolant channels resist the flow of liquid coolant into the coolant channels whereby a fluid head is developed in a standpipe upstream of the flow resistance devices. The fluid head, together with the outward radial acceleration meters the flow of fluid through each flow resistance device according to the head. In the disclosed embodiments, the flow resistant devices alternately take the form of a tortuous passage, an orifice and a plurality of vortex flow chambers.

Integrated Ceramic-Metal Combustor

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US Patent:
40308758, Jun 21, 1977
Filed:
Dec 22, 1975
Appl. No.:
5/643540
Inventors:
Clayton M. Grondahl - Elnora NY
Bruce W. Gerhold - Schenectady NY
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F23D 1502
US Classification:
431352
Abstract:
Integration of separate ceramic parts and metal parts to form a unified combustor is described. The flame holding portion and any other portion where air is introduced into the combustor are made of metal while insulated, imperforate ceramic construction is used for the balance of the combustor liner. In this manner the regions of high local stress are accommodated by cooled metal and the regions of uniform thermal stress are accommodated by resiliently-mounted thermally-insulated ceramic.

Cooling System For A Gas Turbine Using A Cylindrical Insert Having V-Shaped Notch Weirs

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US Patent:
42446767, Jan 13, 1981
Filed:
Jun 1, 1979
Appl. No.:
6/044660
Inventors:
Clayton M. Grondahl - Clifton Park NY
Malcolm R. Germain - Ballston Lake NY
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F01D 518
US Classification:
416 92
Abstract:
An improved cooling system for a gas turbine is disclosed. A plurality of V-shaped notch weirs are utilized to meter a coolant liquid from a pool of coolant into a plurality of platform and airfoil coolant channels formed in the buckets of the turbine. The V-shaped notch weirs are formed in a separately machined cylindrical insert and serve to desensitize the flow of coolant into the individual platform and airfoil coolant channels to design tolerances and non-uniform flow distribution.
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Clayton M Grondahl from Rexford, NY, age ~85 Get Report