公开(公告)号：US20170016352A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15177130

申请日：2016-06-08

Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor： Jung Min SEO

IPC: F01K13/02 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F02G5/02

CPC classification number: F01K13/02 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K23/065 ,  F02G5/02 ,  Y02A30/274 ,  Y02T10/166

Abstract: A working fluid collecting apparatus for a Rankine cycle waste heat recovery system includes a storage tank for storing a working fluid circulated in a Rankine cycle therein, and a collection means for collecting the working fluid into the storage tank.

Abstract translation: 用于兰金循环废热回收系统的工作流体收集装置包括用于存储在其中循环的工作流体的储罐，以及用于将工作流体收集到储罐中的收集装置。

公开(公告)号：US20170002693A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15106709

申请日：2014-09-03

Applicant: Orcan Energy AG

Inventor： Jens-Patrick SPRINGER ,  Andreas GRILL

IPC: F01K13/02 ,  F28B11/00 ,  F28B1/06 ,  F01K9/00 ,  F01K11/00

CPC classification number: F01K13/02 ,  F01K9/003 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F28B1/06 ,  F28B11/00

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for regulating a condenser in a thermal cycle apparatus, in particular in an ORC apparatus, wherein the thermal cycle apparatus comprises a feed pump for conveying liquid working medium with an increase in pressure to an evaporator, the evaporator for evaporating and optionally additionally superheating the working medium with a supply of heat, an expansion machine for generating mechanical energy by expansion of the evaporated working medium, a generator for at least partially converting the mechanical energy into electrical energy, and the condenser for condensing the expanded working medium, and wherein the method comprises the following steps: determining a rotational speed of the generator or of the expansion machine; determining, without the use of a temperature sensor, a temperature of cooling air supplied from the condenser; determining from the determined generator or expansion machine rotational speed and the determined cooling air temperature, a condensation setpoint pressure at which the net electrical power of the thermal cycle apparatus is at a maximum; and controlling or regulating the condensation pressure, with the condensation setpoint pressure as target value, in particular by adjusting a condenser fan rotational speed.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于调节热循环装置中的冷凝器的方法，特别是在ORC装置中，其中热循环装置包括用于输送液体工作介质的进料泵，其中蒸发器的压力增加，用于蒸发的蒸发器 并且可选地另外过热加热工作介质，用于通过膨胀蒸发的工作介质产生机械能的膨胀机，用于至少部分地将机械能转换成电能的发电机，以及用于冷凝膨胀的工作的冷凝器 介质，并且其中所述方法包括以下步骤：确定所述发电机或所述膨胀机的转速; 在不使用温度传感器的情况下，确定从冷凝器供应的冷却空气的温度; 从确定的发电机或膨胀机转速和所确定的冷却空气温度确定热循环装置的净电力处于最大值的冷凝设定点压力; 并且以冷凝设定点压力为目标值来控制或调节冷凝压力，特别是通过调节冷凝器风扇转速。

公开(公告)号：US20160237887A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US14624029

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: Jeffrey Martin Lilly

Inventor： Jeffrey Martin Lilly

IPC: F02B43/04 ,  F02G5/02 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F02B43/12 ,  F02B65/00

CPC classification number: F02G5/02 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K23/065 ,  F01K23/10 ,  F02B43/10 ,  F02B43/12 ,  F02B65/00 ,  F02M25/12 ,  Y02T10/121 ,  Y02T10/166 ,  Y02T10/32

Abstract: An internal combustion engine system and method comprises an internal combustion engine adapted to be fueled by a diesel fuel and hydrogen gas, and to emit an exhaust of hot water and hot exhaust gas; a boiler for converting the exhausts from the internal combustion engine to steam; a steam engine adapted to receive the steam from the boiler; an electric generator powered by the steam engine and adapted to generate electric energy; a hydrogen generator powered by the electric generator and adapted to produce hydrogen gas; and conduit means for carrying the hydrogen gas to the internal combustion engine to fuel the engine for further operation; and means for reducing flow of diesel fuel to the internal combustion engine by about 30%, such that the engine runs on the hydrogen gas and the reduced diesel fuel, and the hot water and hot gas produced thereby flow to the boiler for continued operation of a cycle.

Abstract translation: 一种内燃机系统和方法，包括适于由柴油燃料和氢气燃料并且排出热水和热废气的内燃机; 用于将来自内燃机的废气转化为蒸汽的锅炉; 适于从锅炉接收蒸汽的蒸汽机; 由蒸汽发动机供电且适于产生电能的发电机; 由发电机供电并适于产生氢气的氢发生器; 以及用于将氢气携带到内燃机以对发动机进行燃料以进一步操作的管道装置; 以及用于将柴油向内燃机的流量减少约30％的装置，使得发动机在氢气和还原的柴油燃料上运行，并且由此产生的热水和热气体流向锅炉以继续运行 一个周期

公开(公告)号：US20160186615A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US15064730

申请日：2016-03-09

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: F01K11/02 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02K49/10 ,  F01D15/10

CPC classification number: F01K11/00 ,  F01D15/10 ,  F01K11/02 ,  F01K13/00 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F01K25/12 ,  F28D15/04 ,  F28D15/043 ,  F28D2015/0291 ,  H02K7/1823 ,  H02K49/10

Abstract: An improved heat engine is disclosed. The heat engine comprises at least one heat pipe containing a working fluid flowing in a thermal cycle between vapor phase at an evaporator end and liquid phase at a condenser end. Heat pipe configurations for high-efficiency/high-performance heat engines are disclosed. The heat pipe may have an improved capillary structure configuration with characteristic pore sizes between 1μ and 1 nm (e.g. formed through nano- or micro-fabrication techniques) and a continuous or stepwise gradient in pore size along the capillary flow direction. The heat engine may have an improved generator assembly configuration that comprises an expander (e.g. rotary/turbine or reciprocating piston machine) and generator along with magnetic bearings, magnetic couplings and/or magnetic gearing. The expander-generator may be wholly or partially sealed within the heat pipe. A heat engine system (e.g. individual heat engine or array of heat engines in series and/or in parallel) for conversion of thermal energy to useful work (including heat engines operating from a common heat source) is also disclosed. The system can be installed in a vehicle or facility to generate electricity.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的热机。 热机包括至少一个热管，其包含在蒸发器端的气相之间的热循环中流动的工作流体和在冷凝器端处的液相。 公开了用于高效/高性能热机的热管配置。 热管可以具有改进的毛细结构构型，其具有1μ和1nm之间的特征孔径（例如通过纳米或微制造技术形成）以及沿着毛细管流动方向的孔径的连续或逐步梯度。 热机可以具有改进的发电机组件配置，其包括膨胀机（例如旋转/涡轮或往复活塞机）和发电机以及磁性轴承，磁耦合和/或磁齿轮传动。 膨胀机发电机可以全部或部分地密封在热管内。 还公开了一种用于将热能转换成有用工作（包括从公用热源运行的热力发动机）的热力发动机系统（例如串联和/或并联的热力发动机或热力发动机阵列）。 该系统可以安装在车辆或设施中以发电。

公开(公告)号：US20150203392A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14409636

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

Inventor： Yoshio Seiki ,  Shuji Fujii ,  Masaru Chiyomaru ,  Atsuhiro Yukumoto

IPC: C02F9/00 ,  F01K23/14 ,  F01K11/00

CPC classification number: C02F9/00 ,  C02F1/20 ,  C02F1/281 ,  C02F1/283 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/44 ,  C02F1/5236 ,  C02F1/5245 ,  C02F1/66 ,  C02F1/705 ,  C02F1/72 ,  C02F1/725 ,  C02F3/12 ,  C02F3/1215 ,  C02F3/28 ,  C02F3/2866 ,  C02F3/30 ,  C02F3/302 ,  C02F2101/101 ,  C02F2101/103 ,  C02F2101/16 ,  C02F2101/20 ,  C02F2101/203 ,  C02F2101/22 ,  C02F2101/36 ,  C02F2103/18 ,  C10J3/485 ,  C10J3/86 ,  C10J2300/0906 ,  C10J2300/093 ,  C10J2300/1653 ,  C10J2300/1678 ,  C10J2300/169 ,  C10K1/003 ,  C10K1/005 ,  C10K1/101 ,  C10K3/04 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K23/068 ,  F01K23/10 ,  F01K23/14 ,  F02C3/28 ,  Y02E20/16 ,  Y02E20/18 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02P20/13 ,  Y02W10/15

Abstract: A drainage treatment system 16 of the invention is a drainage treatment system that treats drainage generated when a gasified gas 33 is produced by a coal gasification furnace 12 and is purified by a gas purification device 14, and includes drainage treatment lines L11 to L15 which respectively treat slag drainage, venturi drainage, and stripper drainage generated when the gasified gas 33 is produced and the gasified gas 33 is cleaned and drainage treatment apparatuses 101A to 101E which treat treatment target materials in the drainages discharged from the drainage treatment lines L11 to L15. Accordingly, the drainages of the drainage treatment lines L11 to L15 are respectively and individually treated in response to the treatment target materials contained in the drainages without mixing the drainages of the drainage treatment lines L11 to L15.

Abstract translation: 本发明的排水处理系统16是排气处理系统，其处理由煤气化炉12产生的气化气体33产生的排水，并由气体净化装置14净化，并且分别包括排水处理管线L11〜L15， 处理排渣，文丘里排水，生成气化气体33时产生的汽提排水和气化气体33的清理以及从排水处理管线L11〜L15排出的排水处理处理对象物质的排水处理装置101A〜101E。 因此，排水处理管线L11〜L15的排水部分，在不混入排水处理管线L11〜L15的排水口的情况下，分别对排水管内的处理对象物质进行分别处理。

公开(公告)号：US20150059333A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US13261980

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: Richard McMahon

Inventor： Richard McMahon

IPC: F02G1/04

CPC classification number: F02G1/04 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K25/005 ,  F02G2254/90 ,  F02P23/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatus (10) for providing mechanical energy. The apparatus (10) for providing mechanical energy comprises a motor (11) for providing mechanical energy. The motor (11) comprises a chamber (17, 117, 217, 317, 417) for receiving a fluid to be heated. An amplified stimulated emission radiation source (e.g. a laser and/or a maser) (36, 436) is provided for supplying radiation to the chamber (17, 117, 217, 317, 417).

Abstract translation: 用于提供机械能的方法和装置（10）。 用于提供机械能的装置（10）包括用于提供机械能的马达（11）。 马达（11）包括用于接收待加热流体的腔室（17,117,217,317,417）。 提供放大的受激发射辐射源（例如激光和/或激光）（36,436），用于向腔室（17,117,217,317,417）提供辐射。

公开(公告)号：US20140174086A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US13724567

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: JORDIN T. KARE ,  NATHAN P. MYHRVOLD ,  ROBERT C. PETROSKI ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, JR.

Inventor： JORDIN T. KARE ,  NATHAN P. MYHRVOLD ,  ROBERT C. PETROSKI ,  LOWELL L. WOOD, JR.

IPC: F01K11/00 ,  F01K23/00

CPC classification number: F01K11/00 ,  F01D15/10 ,  F01K11/02 ,  F01K13/00 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F01K25/12 ,  H02K7/1823 ,  H02K49/10

Abstract: An improved heat engine is disclosed. The heat engine comprises at least one heat pipe containing a working fluid flowing in a thermal cycle between vapor phase at an evaporator end and liquid phase at a condenser end. Heat pipe configurations for high-efficiency/high-performance heat engines are disclosed. The heat pipe may have an improved capillary structure configuration with characteristic pore sizes between 1μ and 1 nm (e.g. formed through nano- or micro-fabrication techniques) and a continuous or stepwise gradient in pore size along the capillary flow direction. The heat engine may have an improved generator assembly configuration that comprises an expander (e.g. rotary/turbine or reciprocating piston machine) and generator along with magnetic bearings, magnetic couplings and/or magnetic gearing. The expander-generator may be wholly or partially sealed within the heat pipe. A heat engine system (e.g. individual heat engine or array of heat engines in series and/or in parallel) for conversion of thermal energy to useful work (including heat engines operating from a common heat source) is also disclosed. The system can be installed in a vehicle or facility to generate electricity.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的热机。 热机包括至少一个热管，其包含在蒸发器端的气相之间的热循环中流动的工作流体和在冷凝器端处的液相。 公开了用于高效/高性能热机的热管配置。 热管可以具有改进的毛细结构构型，其具有1μ和1nm之间的特征孔径（例如通过纳米或微制造技术形成）以及沿着毛细管流动方向的孔径的连续或逐步梯度。 热机可以具有改进的发电机组件配置，其包括膨胀机（例如旋转/涡轮或往复活塞机）和发电机以及磁性轴承，磁耦合和/或磁齿轮传动。 膨胀机发电机可以全部或部分地密封在热管内。 还公开了一种用于将热能转换成有用工作（包括从公用热源运行的热力发动机）的热力发动机系统（例如串联和/或并联的热力发动机或热力发动机阵列）。 该系统可以安装在车辆或设施中以发电。

公开(公告)号：US20140103661A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14051432

申请日：2013-10-10

Applicant: Echogen Power Systems, LLC

Inventor： Alexander Steven Kacludis ,  Stephen R. Hostler ,  Steve B. Zakem

IPC: H02K7/18 ,  F01D1/00

CPC classification number: F01K25/103 ,  F01D1/00 ,  F01D15/10 ,  F01K7/38 ,  F01K9/003 ,  F01K9/02 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K23/16 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F02C1/04 ,  F02C1/10 ,  H02K7/1823

Abstract: Aspects of the invention disclosed herein generally provide heat engine systems and methods for generating electricity. In one configuration, a heat engine system contains a working fluid circuit having high and low pressure sides and containing a working fluid (e.g., sc-CO2). The system further contains a power turbine configured to convert thermal energy to mechanical energy, a motor-generator configured to convert the mechanical energy into electricity, and a pump configured to circulate the working fluid within the working fluid circuit. The system further contains a heat exchanger configured to transfer thermal energy from a heat source stream to the working fluid, a recuperator configured to transfer thermal energy from the low pressure side to the high pressure side of the working fluid circuit, and a condenser (e.g., air- or fluid-cooled) configured to remove thermal energy from the working fluid within the low pressure side of the working fluid circuit.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的本发明的方面通常提供用于发电的热机系统和方法。 在一种配置中，热机系统包含具有高低压侧的工作流体回路并且包含工作流体（例如，sc-CO 2）。 该系统还包括配置成将热能转换成机械能的动力涡轮机，被配置为将机械能转换为电力的电动发电机以及被配置成使工作流体在工作流体回路内循环的泵。 该系统还包括热交换器，其被配置为将热能从热源流传递到工作流体;还原加热器，被配置为将热能从低压侧传递到工作流体回路的高压侧;以及冷凝器 ，空气或流体冷却），其构造成从工作流体回路的低压侧内的工作流体去除热能。

公开(公告)号：US07856823B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11509207

申请日：2006-08-24

Applicant: Harry Schoell

Inventor： Harry Schoell

IPC: F01K7/34

CPC classification number: F01K11/00 ,  F01K17/06

Abstract: A pre-heater arrangement in a heat regenerative engine for pre-heating water in its delivery path from a condenser sump to a combustion chamber. The engine includes a steam generator, including the combustion chamber, for producing pressurized steam. The engine further includes at least one piston and cylinder arrangement for receiving the pressurized steam in order to drive the piston within the cylinder, and a condenser for condensing steam to liquid. A conduit formed of a heat transferring material provides the delivery path from the condenser sump to the combustion chamber. The pre-heater arrangement includes at least one exhaust port associated with the cylinder for releasing steam from within the cylinder after driving the piston, and a tubular coil connected to the steam delivery conduit and wound about the cylinder, adjacent to the exhaust port, for transferring heat from the exhausted steam to the water traveling through the coil, thereby heating the water on its delivery path to the steam generator. In giving up heat to the pre-heater coil, the exhausted steam begins the process of cooling on its path from the cylinder exhaust port to the condenser where the steam is condensed to a liquid and returned to the sump.

Abstract translation: 在热再生发动机中的预热器装置，用于在从冷凝器集油器到燃烧室的输送路径中预热水。 发动机包括用于产生加压蒸汽的蒸汽发生器，包括燃烧室。 发动机还包括至少一个活塞和气缸装置，用于接收加压蒸汽以驱动气缸内的活塞，以及用于将蒸汽冷凝成液体的冷凝器。 由传热材料形成的导管提供从冷凝器贮槽到燃烧室的输送路径。 预热器装置包括至少一个与汽缸相连的排气口，用于在驱动活塞之后从气缸内释放蒸汽;以及管状线圈，其连接到蒸汽输送导管并围绕气缸缠绕在排气口附近，用于 将热量从排出的蒸汽传递到穿过线圈的水，从而将其在其输送路径上的水加热到蒸汽发生器。 在向预热器线圈放热时，排出的蒸汽开始在其从汽缸排气口到冷凝器的路径上的冷却过程，其中蒸汽被冷凝成液体并返回到贮槽。

公开(公告)号：US20090288411A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-26

申请号：US12454158

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: Shinichi Yatsuzuka ,  Takashi Kaneko ,  Shuzo Oda ,  Toyohiro Kano

Inventor： Shinichi Yatsuzuka ,  Takashi Kaneko ,  Shuzo Oda ,  Toyohiro Kano

IPC: F02G1/04 ,  F01K9/00

CPC classification number: F01K11/00

Abstract: An external combustion engine provided with a main container in which a working fluid is sealed flowable in a liquid phase state, a heater heating part of the liquid phase state working fluid in the main container to make it vaporize, a cooler cooling steam of the working fluid heated and vaporized by the heater so as to make it liquefy, an output part converting displacement of the liquid part of the working fluid caused by a change of volume of the steam into mechanical energy and outputting the energy, an auxiliary container communicated with the main container through a venturi means and having a liquid sealed inside it, an auxiliary heater heating the liquid in the auxiliary container to make it vaporize, a storage container communicated with the auxiliary container and storing the liquid, and a liquid draining means for draining liquid in the auxiliary container into the storage container when the internal pressure of the auxiliary container becomes a first predetermined pressure or more.

Abstract translation: 一种设置有主容器的外燃机，其中工作流体被密封在液相状态下流动，主容器中的液相状态工作流体的加热器加热部分使其蒸发，工作的较冷的冷却蒸汽 通过加热器加热和蒸发的流体以使其液化，输出部分将由蒸汽的体积变化引起的工作流体的液体部分的位移转换成机械能并输出能量;辅助容器， 主容器通过文丘里装置并具有密封在其中的液体，辅助加热器加热辅助容器中的液体以使其蒸发，与辅助容器连通并存储液体的储存容器，以及用于排出液体的液体排放装置 当辅助容器的内部压力变为第一预定压力时，在辅助容器中进入储存容器 或者更多。