Lead manufacturing specialist - production engine test operation
Education
Degree:
Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelors
School / High School:
Shawnee State University
1989 to 1993
Specialities:
Computer Engineering
Skills
Testing • Aerospace • Six Sigma • Program Management • Troubleshooting • Cross Functional Team Leadership • Aviation • C • Aircraft • Process Improvement • Manufacturing • Microsoft Office • Leadership • Business Process Improvement • Hardware • Software Documentation • Windows • Access • Unix • Data Center • Airlines • Avionics • Microsoft Excel • Continuous Improvement • Dos • Fortran • X86 Assembly • Operating Systems • Porsc • Project Planning • Tcp/Ip • Project Engineering • Powerpoint • Microsoft Word
Robert L. Ponziani - West Chester OH, US Roy Earwood - Lebanon OH, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
H01T 13/00 F02C 7/266
US Classification:
60 39827, 123169 E, 123169 EI, 313140
Abstract:
An igniter for a gas turbine engine. An igniter generates a plasma, or spark, somewhat similar to an automotive spark plug. In the invention, an auxiliary electrode is provided, which is embedded in and covered by a solid insulator. During initial phases of operation, no part of the plasma generated contacts the auxiliary electrode. However, eventually, the covering insulation is eroded by the plasma, and the auxiliary electrode becomes exposed and available as a return path for the plasma. The igniter is constructed so that, when this erosion occurs, the lifetime of the igniter is near its end. Detection of this erosion, as by detecting the new current in the auxiliary ground electrode, indicates the approaching end-of-lifetime.
Detecting Spark In Igniter Of Gas Turbine Engine By Detecting Signals In Grounded Rf Shielding
Robert L. Ponziani - West Chester OH, US Roy Earwood - Lebanon OH, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F02C 7/226 F02P 17/12
US Classification:
60 39827, 123169 E, 313118
Abstract:
A system for detecting spark in an igniter for a gas turbine engine. An igniter generates a plasma, or spark, somewhat similar to an automotive spark plug. In the invention, an inductive pick-up is positioned adjacent the igniter, to detect current pulses in the igniter, to thereby infer the presence of spark. The Inventors have found that this approach is effective, despite the fact that the inductor is surrounded by grounded shielding intended to suppress rf interference, and to protect personnel from high voltages present. The shielding is intended to block the very signals which the invention detects.
Passive, High-Temperature Amplifier For Amplifying Spark Signals Detected In Igniter In Gas Turbine Engine
Robert L. Ponziani - West Chester OH, US Roy Earwood - Lebanon OH, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F02C 7/226 F02P 17/12
US Classification:
60 39827, 123169 E, 313118
Abstract:
A system for detecting spark in an igniter for a gas turbine engine. An igniter generates a plasma, or spark, somewhat similar to an automotive spark plug. In the invention, an inductive pick-up is positioned adjacent the igniter, to detect current pulses in the igniter, to thereby infer the presence of spark. The signal produced is small, and requires amplification. However, the environment is hot, often exceeding 400 degrees F. The invention utilizes an amplifier composed of passive components, in the form of an RLC circuit.
Integral Spark Detector In Fitting Which Supports Igniter In Gas Turbine Engine
Robert L. Ponziani - West Chester OH, US Roy Earwood - Lebanon OH, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F02P 17/00 G01R 31/00
US Classification:
324399, 324402, 324502
Abstract:
A system for detecting spark in an igniter for a gas turbine engine. An igniter generates a plasma, or spark, somewhat similar to an automotive spark plug. In the invention, an inductive pick-up is positioned adjacent the igniter, to detect current pulses in the igniter, to thereby infer the presence of spark. The pick-up can take the form of a coil embedded in a mounting bracket which is used to fasten the igniter to the engine.
Method Of Informing Pilot Of Aircraft Of Spark Detected In Gas Turbine Engine
Robert Louis Ponziani - West Chester OH, US Roy Dale Earwood - Lebanon OH, US
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
F02P 17/00 G01R 31/00
US Classification:
324399, 324388, 324502
Abstract:
A system for detecting spark in an igniter for a gas turbine engine. An igniter generates a plasma, or spark, somewhat similar to an automotive spark plug. In the invention, an inductive pick-up is positioned adjacent the igniter, to detect current pulses in the igniter, to thereby infer the presence of spark. A detection system detects the spark, and informs the pilot of the aircraft of the detected spark. Thus, if the pilot encounters a problem in starting the engine, the pilot can rapidly determine whether the igniter is involved in the problem.
Sensor For Detection Of Spark In Igniter In Gas Turbine Engine
Robert Ponziani - West Chester OH, US Roy Earwood - Lebanon OH, US
International Classification:
F02P017/00 G01R031/08
US Classification:
324402000, 324522000
Abstract:
An igniter for a gas turbine engine. An igniter generates a plasma, or spark, somewhat similar to an automotive spark plug. In the invention, an inductive pick-up is used to detect current which produces the spark, the thereby infer the presence of spark. Further, the sensor is located directly adjacent the igniter, in a hot environment, often exceeding 400 F.
3290 Patterson Ave southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Industry:
Airlines/Aviation
Work:
Ge Aviation Mar 2016 - Mar 2016
Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Engine Test Operation
Shawnee State University 1994 - 1995
Adjunct Instructor
Education:
Shawnee State University 1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelors, Computer Engineering
Shawnee State Community College 1982 - 1983
Associates, Mechanical Engineering
Hamilton Middle School
Skills:
Testing Aerospace Six Sigma Program Management Troubleshooting Cross Functional Team Leadership Aviation C Aircraft Process Improvement Manufacturing Microsoft Office Leadership Business Process Improvement Hardware Software Documentation Windows Access Unix Data Center Airlines Avionics Microsoft Excel Continuous Improvement Dos Fortran X86 Assembly Operating Systems Porsc Project Planning Tcp/Ip Project Engineering Powerpoint Microsoft Word
Interests:
Children
Languages:
English
Certifications:
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Tops8D
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