MAGNETOCALORIC DRIVING DEVICES
    11.
    发明申请
    MAGNETOCALORIC DRIVING DEVICES 审中-公开
    磁铁驱动装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150369231A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-24

    申请号:US14566856

    申请日:2014-12-11

    CPC classification number: F04B19/24 F03G7/06 F16K31/002 F16K31/06 F16K31/08

    Abstract: A magnetocaloric driving device is disclosed herein. The driving device comprises a magnet, an effective amount of a magnetocaloric material, and a counterpoise mechanism. The driving device generates useful mechanical energy by alternately cooling and heating the magnetocaloric material using an ambient heat sink proximate to a heat source. Useful heat sources include hot production fluids, such as hot water produced from a geothermal well. Useful heat sinks include cold production fluids, and cold ambient environments.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种磁热驱动装置。 驱动装置包括磁体,有效量的磁热材料和平衡机构。 驱动装置通过使用靠近热源的环境散热器交替地冷却和加热磁热材料来产生有用的机械能。 有用的热源包括热生产流体,例如由地热井产生的热水。 有用的散热器包括冷生产流体和冷环境。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD OF WASTE HEAT RECOVERY
    12.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD OF WASTE HEAT RECOVERY 有权
    废热回收系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140352307A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-04

    申请号:US13951594

    申请日:2013-07-26

    CPC classification number: F01K25/103 F01K23/08 F01K23/10

    Abstract: A Rankine cycle system useful for the conversion of waste heat into mechanical and/or electrical energy is provided. The system features a novel configuration in which a first closed loop thermal energy recovery cycle comprising a first working fluid stream and a second closed loop thermal energy recovery cycle comprising a second working fluid stream interact but do not mix. The two thermal energy recovery cycles interact thermally via heat exchangers, a first heat exchanger configured to transfer heat from the first working fluid stream to the second working fluid stream, and a second heat exchanger configured to transfer heat from the second working fluid stream to the first working fluid stream. In one or more embodiments, the Rankine cycle system is adapted for the use of supercritical carbon dioxide as the working fluid.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将废热转化为机械和/或电能的兰金循环系统。 该系统具有新颖的构造,其中包括第一工作流体流和包括第二工作流体流的第二闭环热能回收循环的第一闭环热能回收循环相互作用但不混合。 两个热能回收循环通过热交换器热耦合,第一热交换器被配置为将热量从第一工作流体流传递到第二工作流体流,第二热交换器被配置为将热量从第二工作流体流传递到 第一工作流体流。 在一个或多个实施例中,兰金循环系统适用于使用超临界二氧化碳作为工作流体。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD OF WASTE HEAT RECOVERY
    13.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD OF WASTE HEAT RECOVERY 有权
    废热回收系统与方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140352305A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-04

    申请号:US13905897

    申请日:2013-05-30

    Abstract: A novel Rankine cycle system configured to convert waste heat into mechanical and/or electrical energy is provided. In one aspect, the system provided by the present invention comprises a novel configuration of the components of a conventional Rankine cycle system; conduits, ducts, heaters, expanders, heat exchangers, condensers and pumps to provide more efficient energy recovery from a waste heat source. In one aspect, the Rankine cycle system is configured such that an initial waste heat-containing stream is employed to vaporize a first working fluid stream, and a resultant heat depleted waste heat-containing stream and a first portion of an expanded second vaporized working fluid stream are employed to augment heat provided by an expanded first vaporized working fluid stream in the production of a second vaporized working fluid stream. The Rankine cycle system is adapted for the use of supercritical carbon dioxide as the working fluid.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种配置成将废热转换成机械和/或电能的新颖的兰金循环系统。 在一个方面,本发明提供的系统包括常规兰金循环系统的组件的新颖结构; 管道,管道,加热器,膨胀器,热交换器,冷凝器和泵,以从废热源提供更有效的能量回收。 在一个方面,兰金循环系统被配置为使得初始含废物流用于蒸发第一工作流体流,并且产生的热耗尽的含废物流和第一部分膨胀的第二蒸发工作流体 在生产第二蒸发的工作流体流时,采用流来增加膨胀的第一蒸发的工作流体流提供的热量。 兰金循环系统适用于使用超临界二氧化碳作为工作流体。

    POWER GENERATION SYSTEM UTILIZING A FUEL CELL INTEGRATED WITH A COMBUSTION ENGINE
    14.
    发明申请
    POWER GENERATION SYSTEM UTILIZING A FUEL CELL INTEGRATED WITH A COMBUSTION ENGINE 审中-公开
    使用燃烧发动机集成的燃料电池的发电系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140060461A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-06

    申请号:US13722370

    申请日:2012-12-20

    Abstract: A power generation system utilizing a fuel cell is described. The system includes a fuel cell having an anode configured to generate a tail gas. The anode includes an inlet and an outlet. The system further includes a fuel path configured to divert a first portion of the anode tail gas to the inlet of the anode; and a second portion of the anode tail gas to a reciprocating engine. The associated reciprocating engine is at least partially powered by the second portion of the anode tail-gas. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a power generation system that includes the anode and an external fuel reforming system, along with a gas splitting mechanism to divide the reformed fuel into two streams. One stream is directed back to the fuel cell anode, while another stream is used to completely or partially power an external or internal combustion engine.

    Abstract translation: 描述了利用燃料电池的发电系统。 该系统包括具有构造成产生尾气的阳极的燃料电池。 阳极包括入口和出口。 该系统还包括燃料通道,其构造成将阳极尾气的第一部分转移到阳极的入口; 以及阳极尾气的第二部分到往复式发动机。 相关联的往复式发动机至少部分地由阳极尾气的第二部分供电。 本发明的另一个实施例涉及一种发电系统,其包括阳极和外部燃料重整系统,以及用于将重整燃料分成两股流的气体分离机构。 一条流被引导回到燃料电池阳极,而另一条流用于完全或部分地为外部或内燃机供电。

    MAGNETOCALORIC VALVE
    17.
    发明申请
    MAGNETOCALORIC VALVE 审中-公开
    磁铁阀门

    公开(公告)号:US20150369386A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-24

    申请号:US14451869

    申请日:2014-08-05

    CPC classification number: F04B19/24 F03G7/06 F16K31/002 F16K31/06 F16K31/08

    Abstract: A magnetocaloric valve is described. The valve is largely energetically self-sufficient and contains the following components: (a) a conduit defining a flow channel; (b) a flow channel blocking member; and (c) a driving device configured to move the flow channel blocking member into and out of the flow channel. The driving device has as key components a magnet, an effective amount of a magnetocaloric material, and a counterpoise mechanism. The driving device is powered by alternately cooling and heating the magnetocaloric material using an ambient heat sink and a production fluid heat source. Alternatively, the driving device is powered by alternately cooling and heating the magnetocaloric material using a production fluid heat sink and an ambient heat source. The valve may be kept open or closed by otherwise preventing movement of a movable component of the driving device, for example a shaft, by means of an electrically actuated shaft latch.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一个磁热阀。 该阀在很大程度上是自给自足的并且包含以下部件:(a)限定流动通道的导管; (b)流道阻塞构件; 以及(c)驱动装置,其构造成将流路阻塞构件移入和流出流路。 驱动装置具有作为关键部件的磁体,有效量的磁热材料和平衡机构。 驱动装置通过使用环境散热器和生产流体热源交替地冷却和加热磁热材料来提供动力。 或者,通过使用生产流体散热器和环境热源交替地冷却和加热磁热材料来驱动驱动装置。 通过另外阻止驱动装置的可移动部件(例如轴)通过电致动的锁闩来移动阀,阀可以保持打开或关闭。

    System and method of waste heat recovery
    18.
    发明授权
    System and method of waste heat recovery 有权
    废热回收系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09145795B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-29

    申请号:US13951594

    申请日:2013-07-26

    CPC classification number: F01K25/103 F01K23/08 F01K23/10

    Abstract: A Rankine cycle system useful for the conversion of waste heat into mechanical and/or electrical energy is provided. The system features a novel configuration in which a first closed loop thermal energy recovery cycle comprising a first working fluid stream and a second closed loop thermal energy recovery cycle comprising a second working fluid stream interact but do not mix. The two thermal energy recovery cycles interact thermally via heat exchangers, a first heat exchanger configured to transfer heat from the first working fluid stream to the second working fluid stream, and a second heat exchanger configured to transfer heat from the second working fluid stream to the first working fluid stream. In one or more embodiments, the Rankine cycle system is adapted for the use of supercritical carbon dioxide as the working fluid.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将废热转化为机械和/或电能的兰金循环系统。 该系统具有新颖的构造,其中包括第一工作流体流和包括第二工作流体流的第二闭环热能回收循环的第一闭环热能回收循环相互作用但不混合。 两个热能回收循环通过热交换器热耦合,第一热交换器被配置为将热量从第一工作流体流传递到第二工作流体流,第二热交换器被配置为将热量从第二工作流体流传递到 第一工作流体流。 在一个或多个实施例中,兰金循环系统适用于使用超临界二氧化碳作为工作流体。

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