公开(公告)号：US20170023236A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15289382

申请日：2016-10-10

Applicant: William David Hardgrave

Inventor： William David Hardgrave

IPC: F22B3/00 ,  F01K7/16 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F01K11/02 ,  F01D9/02

CPC classification number: F22B3/00 ,  F01D9/02 ,  F01K7/16 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K11/02 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F05D2220/31 ,  F05D2240/127 ,  F22B37/101

Abstract: The vortex tube when properly used within a Rankine cycle can produce phenomenal results. This invention functionally describes the preferred vortex tube used to produce superheated vapor from a compressed heated liquid without summoning the additional heat required for latent-heat to effect vaporization. The vortex tube provides superheated vapor to a turbine for generating electricity burning 50% less fossil fuel, also releasing 50% less carbon emissions to the environment. The vortex tube extends the efficient Rankine Cycle temperature range well below 150° F. with the proper refrigerant choice. The physical size and function of the hearing equipment is reduced. The invention delivers new thermal efficiencies for both the Rankine Cycle and the Organic Rankine Cycle.

Abstract translation: 当在兰金循环中正确使用时，涡流管可以产生显着的结果。 本发明在功能上描述了用于从压缩的加热液体产生过热蒸汽的优选涡流管，而没有召唤潜热所需的额外热量来实现蒸发。 涡流管向涡轮机提供过热蒸汽，用于发电，燃烧少50％的化石燃料，同时将环境碳排放减少50％。 涡流管通过适当的制冷剂选择将有效的兰金循环温度范围扩展到远低于150°F。 听力设备的物理尺寸和功能降低。 本发明为兰金循环和有机兰金循环提供新的热效率。

公开(公告)号：US20160251983A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15030862

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: ORCAN ENERGY AG

Inventor： Andreas SCHUSTER ,  Asim CELIK ,  Andreas GRILL ,  Jens-Patrick SPRINGER ,  Daniela GEWALD ,  Richard AUMANN

IPC: F01K13/02 ,  F01K13/00 ,  F01K11/00

CPC classification number: F01K13/02 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K13/006 ,  F01K25/08

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermodynamic cycle apparatus, comprising: a working medium; an evaporator for evaporating the working medium; an expansion machine for generating mechanical energy while expanding the evaporated working medium; a condenser for condensing the working medium, and a pump for pumping the condensed working medium to the condenser, wherein the geometrical arrangement of the evaporator is selected such that, prior to starting the pump, the condensed working medium can flow from the condenser to the evaporator by force of gravity and the working medium can circulate in a closed circuit via the evaporator and the condenser, whereby in particular a predetermined head height of the liquid working medium can be provided at the pump. The invention additionally relates to a method of starting the thermodynamic cycle apparatus according to the present invention, the method comprising the following steps: applying heat to the evaporator and evaporating the working medium in the evaporator, whereby working medium is caused to flow to the condenser; condensing the working medium in the condenser; starting the pump when a predetermined head height of the working medium at the pump is reached or exceeded.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种热力循环装置，包括：工作介质; 用于蒸发工作介质的蒸发器; 用于在扩大蒸发的工作介质的同时产生机械能的膨胀机; 用于冷凝工作介质的冷凝器和用于将冷凝的工作介质泵送到冷凝器的泵，其中选择蒸发器的几何布置，使得在启动泵之前，冷凝的工作介质可以从冷凝器流到 蒸发器通过重力和工作介质可以通过蒸发器和冷凝器在闭合回路中循环，由此可以在泵处提供液体工作介质的预定头部高度。 本发明还涉及一种启动根据本发明的热力循环装置的方法，该方法包括以下步骤：向蒸发器施加热量并蒸发蒸发器中的工作介质，从而使工作介质流到冷凝器 ; 冷凝器中的工作介质冷凝; 当达到或超过泵的工作介质的预定头部高度时启动泵。

公开(公告)号：US20160146056A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14898476

申请日：2014-04-17

Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Inventor： Andreas Wengert ,  Hans-Christoph Magel ,  Nadja Eisenmenger ,  Frank Ulrich Rueckert

IPC: F01D25/32 ,  F01K25/14 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01D9/02 ,  F01D15/08 ,  F01D25/08 ,  F01D5/02 ,  B01D45/16 ,  F01K23/06

CPC classification number: F01D25/32 ,  B01D45/12 ,  B01D45/14 ,  B01D45/16 ,  F01D5/02 ,  F01D9/02 ,  F01D15/08 ,  F01D25/08 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K23/065 ,  F01K25/14 ,  F05D2210/12 ,  F05D2220/30 ,  F05D2240/24 ,  F05D2260/20

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for separating dirt particles from the working medium of a turbine (10). The turbine (10) comprises at least one rotor (11) which is arranged in a housing (17). A swirl generator (20) is provided that sets the working medium and the dirt particles in a spiral-shaped rotational movement along a principal axis (22) by means of the geometry of the swirl generator (20) and thereby separates the dirt particles from the working medium. The swirl generator (20) is designed in such a way that the working medium experiences a reversal of the speed component parallel to the principal axis (22) within the swirl generator (20).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于从涡轮机（10）的工作介质中分离污垢颗粒的装置和方法。 涡轮（10）包括布置在壳体（17）中的至少一个转子（11）。 提供了涡流发生器（20），其通过涡流发生器（20）的几何形状沿着主轴线（22）将工作介质和污物颗粒设置成螺旋状旋转运动，从而将污垢颗粒从 工作介质。 漩涡发生器（20）被设计成使得工作介质经历与涡流发生器（20）内的主轴（22）平行的速度分量的反转。

公开(公告)号：US20160047279A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14827329

申请日：2015-08-16

Applicant: William David Hardgrave

Inventor： William David Hardgrave

IPC: F01K11/00 ,  F22B37/10

CPC classification number: F22B3/00 ,  F01D9/02 ,  F01K7/16 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K11/02 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F05D2220/31 ,  F05D2240/127 ,  F22B37/101

Abstract: The vortex tube when properly used within a Rankine Cycle can produce phenomenal results. This invention functionally describes the preferred vortex tube used to produce superheated vapor from a compressed heated liquid without summoning the additional heat required for latent-heat to effect vaporization. The vortex tube provides superheated vapor to a turbine for generating electricity burning 50% less fossil fuel, also releasing 50% less carbon emissions to the environment. The vortex tube extends the efficient Rankine Cycle temperature range well below 150° F. with the proper refrigerant choice. The physical size and function of the heating equipment is reduced. This invention delivers new thermal efficiencies for both the Rankine Cycle and the Organic Rankine Cycle.

Abstract translation: 当在兰金循环内正确使用时，涡流管可产生显着的结果。 本发明在功能上描述了用于从压缩的加热液体产生过热蒸汽的优选涡流管，而没有召唤潜热所需的额外热量来实现蒸发。 涡流管向涡轮机提供过热蒸汽，用于发电，燃烧少50％的化石燃料，同时将环境碳排放减少50％。 涡流管通过适当的制冷剂选择将有效的兰金循环温度范围扩展到远低于150°F。 加热设备的物理尺寸和功能降低。 本发明为兰金循环和有机兰金循环提供新的热效率。

公开(公告)号：US20160017756A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14764301

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: MITSUBISHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS, LTD.

Inventor： Katsuhiro HOTTA

IPC: F01K7/16 ,  F01K23/02

CPC classification number: F01K7/16 ,  F01K9/003 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K23/02 ,  F28B1/02 ,  F28D21/001 ,  F28F27/02

Abstract: This condenser is provided with the following: a set of heat-transfer tubes; a main body that covers the heat-transfer tubes; an intermediate body that forms a primary steam passage for guiding exhaust steam from a steam turbine to the set of heat-transfer tubes; and a bypass steam receiving section that receives bypass steam, i.e. steam that has bypassed the steam turbine, and guides the bypass steam to the set of heat-transfer tubes. The bypass steam receiving section is located outside the primary steam passage, and an opening in the main body that is opposite to the bypass steam receiving section is formed at a position where the bypass steam flows into the set of heat-transfer tubes mainly from a region different from an inflow region through which the exhaust steam mainly flows into the set of heat-transfer tubes via the primary steam passage.

Abstract translation: 该冷凝器具有以下部件：一组传热管; 覆盖传热管的主体; 形成用于将来自蒸汽轮机的排出蒸气引导到所述一组传热管的主蒸汽通道的中间体; 以及旁路蒸汽接收部分，其接收旁路蒸汽，即已经绕过蒸汽涡轮机的蒸汽，并将旁路蒸汽引导到一组传热管。 旁通蒸汽接收部位于主蒸汽通路的外侧，在旁通蒸汽接收部的相反侧的主体的开口形成在旁通蒸汽主要从一侧蒸汽通路 区域不同于排出蒸汽主要通过主蒸汽通道流入该组传热管的流入区域。

公开(公告)号：US08397498B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12477423

申请日：2009-06-03

Applicant: Cristian Penciu

Inventor： Cristian Penciu

IPC: F01B29/10

CPC classification number: F01K21/00 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F24S23/71 ,  Y02E10/42 ,  Y02E10/46

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for removing heat from closed-cycle thermodynamic engines that generate electrical energy through a reciprocating piston operated by thermal expansion. The present invention includes a heat exchange mechanism for a closed-cycle thermodynamic engine that exchanges hot working fluid and cold fluid at different points in a heat cycle thereby increasing efficiency of the closed-cycle thermodynamic engine. The heat exchange mechanism allows the engine to remove heat faster from the working fluid and therefore lowers the low temperature of the thermodynamic cycle resulting in better efficiency. The heat exchange mechanism also allows the engine to operate at a faster cycle frequency.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于从通过热膨胀运行的往复活塞产生电能的闭环热力发动机中除去热量的系统和方法。 本发明包括用于闭合循环热力发动机的热交换机构，其在热循环中的不同点交换热工作流体和冷流体，从而提高封闭循环热力发动机的效率。 热交换机构允许发动机从工作流体更快地移除热量，因此降低热力循环的低温，从而提高效率。 热交换机构还允许发动机以更快的循环频率工作。

公开(公告)号：US20130036736A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：US13590853

申请日：2012-08-21

Applicant: Katherine Hart ,  Timothy James Held

Inventor： Katherine Hart ,  Timothy James Held

IPC: F01K13/02

CPC classification number: F01K13/02 ,  F01K3/185 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K25/103 ,  G05D7/0617

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a heat engine system, a mass management system (MMS), and a method for regulating pressure in the heat engine system while generating electricity. In one embodiment, the MMS contains a tank fluidly coupled to a pump, a turbine, a heat exchanger, an offload terminal, and a working fluid contained in the tank at a storage pressure. The working fluid may be at a system pressure proximal an outlet of the heat exchanger, at a low-side pressure proximal a pump inlet, and at a high-side pressure proximal a pump outlet. The MMS contains a controller communicably coupled to a valve between the tank and the heat exchanger outlet, a valve between the tank and the pump inlet, a valve between the tank and the pump outlet, and a valve between the tank and the offload terminal.

公开(公告)号：US20110005219A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12499103

申请日：2009-07-08

Applicant: KUO-SHEN LIU

Inventor： KUO-SHEN LIU

IPC: F02G1/04

CPC classification number: F01K11/00 ,  F01K27/00

Abstract: The present invention provides an electricity generation device using hot gas engine. The device contains a closed container filled with high-pressure gas. The container has an outlet which is connected to a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder. Hot and cold fluids are sprayed alternatively and repeatedly into the closed container to heat up or cool down the high-pressure gas. As the high-pressure gas expands or contracts, a piston rod of the cylinder is pushed and pulled back and forth so as to produce electricity continuously.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种使用热气发动机的发电装置。 该装置包含一个充满高压气体的密闭容器。 容器具有连接到气动或液压缸的出口。 热和冷流体被交替地重复地喷射到密闭容器中以加热或冷却高压气体。 当高压气体膨胀或收缩时，气缸的活塞杆被来回拉动并连续地发电。

公开(公告)号：US20080229747A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US12075625

申请日：2008-03-13

Applicant: Shinichi Yatsuzuka ,  Yasunori Niiyama ,  Shuzo Oda ,  Katsuya Komaki

Inventor： Shinichi Yatsuzuka ,  Yasunori Niiyama ,  Shuzo Oda ,  Katsuya Komaki

IPC: F01K21/00 ,  F01K25/00

CPC classification number: F01K11/00

Abstract: An external combustion engine including a container 10 sealed with a working medium 14 in liquid phase adapted to flow, a multiplicity of evaporators 201 to 204 for heating and evaporating part of the liquid-phase working medium 14, a multiplicity of condensers 221 to 224 for cooling and condensing the working medium 14 evaporated in the evaporators 201 to 204, and an output unit 11 for outputting by converting the displacement of the liquid-phase portion of the working medium 14 into mechanical energy. The multiplicity of the evaporators 201 to 204 share a heat source from which heat is supplied thereto. The engine further includes an influent liquid amount regulation unit whereby the liquid-phase portion of the working medium 14 in a greater amount flows into the evaporators nearer the heat source upon displacement of the liquid-phase portion of the working medium 14 toward the multiplicity of the evaporators 201 to 204 from the output unit 11, while the influent liquid amount is smaller for the evaporators farther from the heat source. In this way, heat loss is reduced resulting in improved efficiency.

Abstract translation: 一种外部燃烧发动机，其特征在于，包括以适于流动的液相的工作介质14密封的容器10，用于加热和蒸发所述液相工作介质14的一部分的多个蒸发器201〜204，多个冷凝器221〜224， 冷却和冷凝在蒸发器201至204中蒸发的工作介质14，以及通过将工作介质14的液相部分的位移转换为机械能而输出的输出单元11。 蒸发器201〜204的多个共用一个热源，供给热源。 发动机还包括流入液量调节单元，其中工作介质14的液相部分在工作介质14的液相部分朝向多个位置移动时流入更靠近热源的蒸发器 来自输出单元11的蒸发器201至204，而与离热源更远的蒸发器的进水液量较小。 以这种方式，热损失降低，从而提高效率。

公开(公告)号：US20070214784A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11717794

申请日：2007-03-13

Applicant: Shuzo Oda ,  Shinichi Yatsuzuka ,  Katsuya Komaki ,  Shunji Okemoto ,  Toshiyuki Morishita

Inventor： Shuzo Oda ,  Shinichi Yatsuzuka ,  Katsuya Komaki ,  Shunji Okemoto ,  Toshiyuki Morishita

IPC: F02G1/04 ,  F01B29/10

CPC classification number: F01K11/00

Abstract: An external combustion engine is disclosed, comprising a container (11) for sealing a working liquid (12) in a way adapted to allow the liquid to flow therein, a heater (13) for heating and vaporizing the working liquid (12) in the container (11), and a cooler (14) for cooling and liquefying the vapor of the working liquid (12) heated and vaporized by the heater (13). The displacement of the working liquid (12) caused by the volume change of the vapor of the working liquid (12) is output by being converted into mechanical energy. In the heated portion (11d) of the container (11) for vaporizing the working liquid (12), the direction of displacement of the working liquid (12) at the parts (17, 19) far from the cooler (14) is changed with respect to the direction of displacement at the part (16) near to the cooler (14).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种外燃机，包括用于以适于允许液体在其中流动的方式密封工作液体（12）的容器（11），用于加热和蒸发工作液体（12）的加热器（13） 容器（11）和用于冷却和液化由加热器（13）加热和蒸发的工作液体（12）的蒸气的冷却器（14）。 由工作液体（12）的蒸汽的体积变化引起的工作液体（12）的位移通过转换为机械能而被输出。 在用于蒸发工作液体（12）的容器（11）的加热部分（11d）中，远离冷却器（14）的部分（17,19）处的工作液体（12）的位移方向是 相对于靠近冷却器（14）的部分（16）处的位移方向改变。