公开(公告)号：US20170107861A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US15311378

申请日：2015-05-14

Applicant: SANDEN HOLDINGS CORPORATION

Inventor： Shinichiro MIZOGUCHI ,  Hiroyuki NAGAI ,  Tomonori HARAGUCHI

IPC: F01K13/00 ,  G07C5/08 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F02G5/02 ,  F01K23/10 ,  F01K23/14

CPC classification number: F01K13/003 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K23/06 ,  F01K23/065 ,  F01K23/10 ,  F01K23/14 ,  F02G5/02 ,  F02G5/04 ,  F16D27/00 ,  G07C5/0808 ,  Y02T10/16 ,  Y02T10/166

Abstract: Apparatus for utilizing heat wasted from an engine includes first pressure detecting means (73) and first temperature detecting means (81) for detecting a pressure and a temperature in a refrigerant passage extending from a condenser (38) to a refrigerant pump (32), second pressure detecting means (72) and second temperature detecting means (82) for detecting a pressure and a temperature in a refrigerant passage extending from a heat exchanger (36) to an expansion device (37), and control means (71) responsive to these four detecting means when operating a Rankine cycle (31). Means (71) is for diagnosing whether or not an electromagnetic clutch (35) is stuck responsive to either the first pressure detecting means (73) and the first temperature detecting means (81), or the second pressure detecting means (72) and the second temperature detecting means (82).

公开(公告)号：US09458792B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14420296

申请日：2013-08-01

Applicant: DENSO CORPORATION

Inventor： Kenta Ueda ,  Yasutoshi Yamanaka ,  Yuhei Kunikata ,  Yuuki Mukoubara ,  Isao Tamada

IPC: F02G5/02 ,  F01K23/10 ,  F01K3/16 ,  F01K9/00 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K23/06

CPC classification number: F02G5/02 ,  F01K3/16 ,  F01K9/00 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K23/065 ,  F01K23/10

Abstract: An exhaust heat recovery device includes: a heating part for exchanging heat between a heating fluid and a working fluid; and a condensing part for exchanging heat between the working fluid evaporated by the heating part and a heated fluid to thereby condense the working fluid. The heating part has a tube in which the working fluid flows and whose upper end portion in a vertical direction is opened and whose lower end portion in the vertical direction is closed. The heating part has a storing part provided on an upper side in the vertical direction thereof, the storing part having a tube joint part to which the upper end portion in the vertical direction of the tube is joined and storing the working fluid condensed by the condensing part. The storing part has a condensed liquid holding part for holding the condensed working fluid.

Abstract translation: 废热回收装置包括：加热部，用于在加热流体和工作流体之间进行热交换; 以及用于在加热部件蒸发的工作流体与加热流体之间进行热交换从而冷凝工作流体的冷凝部件。 加热部具有工作流体流动的管，其上端部的上下方向开放，下端部在垂直方向上封闭。 加热部具有设置在其上下方向的上侧的收容部，该收容部具有管接合部，该管接合部的上端部的上端部与该接合部接合，并存储通过冷凝而冷凝的工作流体 部分。 储存部具有用于保持冷凝的工作流体的冷凝液体保持部。

公开(公告)号：US20150345341A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14803242

申请日：2015-07-20

Applicant: Echogen Power Systems, LLC

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

IPC: F01K25/10 ,  F01D15/10 ,  F01K23/16 ,  F01K7/38 ,  F01K9/02

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：US09103232B1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-11

申请号：US13779670

申请日：2013-02-27

Applicant: Joseph Hall

Inventor： Corey Hall ,  Joseph Hall

IPC: F01K13/00 ,  F01K23/06 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F28B1/00

CPC classification number: F01K11/00 ,  F01K9/003 ,  F28B1/00 ,  F28F13/003 ,  F28F13/187 ,  F28F2245/02 ,  F28F2245/04

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for generating power including a boiler with a heat exchanger and an optional porous material at the heat exchanger. Further including an optional power-generating means that receives a vapor from the heat exchanger for generating power. Further including a condenser that receives the vapor from the heat exchanger. The condenser having a vapor chamber that receives the vapor, a porous material that receives the vapor, and a liquid chamber that receives a liquid condensed from the vapor. Further including an optional power-generating means that receives the liquid from the liquid chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在热交换器处产生功率的装置，系统和方法，包括具有热交换器的锅炉和可选的多孔材料。 还包括可选的发电装置，其接收来自热交换器的用于发电的蒸气。 还包括从热交换器接收蒸汽的冷凝器。 冷凝器具有容纳蒸气的蒸汽室，容纳蒸气的多孔材料和容纳从蒸汽冷凝的液体的液体室。 还包括从液体室接收液体的可选的发电装置。

公开(公告)号：US20150089947A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14399682

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: Chinook End-Stage Recycling Limited

Inventor： Rifat Al Chalabi ,  Ophneil Henry Perry ,  Ke Li

IPC: F01K23/06 ,  F02C3/28 ,  F01K11/00

CPC classification number: F01K23/067 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F02C3/28 ,  F23G5/027 ,  F23G5/04 ,  F23G7/10 ,  F23G2201/10 ,  F23G2201/40 ,  F23G2206/202 ,  F23G2206/203 ,  F23G2207/104 ,  F23G2207/108 ,  F23G2209/26 ,  F23G2900/50204 ,  Y02E20/12

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus of processing material having an organic content. The method comprises heating a batch of the material (“E”) in a batch processing apparatus (16) having a reduced oxygen atmosphere to gasify at least some of the organic content to produce syngas, The temperature of the syngas is then elevated and maintained at the elevated temperature in a thermal treatment: apparatus (18) for a residence time sufficient to thermally break down any long chain hydrocarbons or volatile organic compounds therein. The calorific value of the syngas produced is monitored by sensors (26) and, when the calorific value of the syngas is below a predefined threshold, the syngas having a low calorific value is diverted to a burner of a boiler (22) to produce steam to drive a steam turbine (36) to produce electricity (“H”). When the calorific value: of the syngas exceeds the predefined threshold syngas having a high calorific value is diverted to a gas engine (40) to produce electricity (F”).

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了具有有机成分的处理材料的方法和装置。 该方法包括在具有减少的氧气氛的间歇式处理装置（16）中加热一批材料（“E”），以使至少一些有机物质气化以产生合成气。然后使合成气的温度升高并保持 在热处理的高温下：装置（18），其停留时间足以热分解任何长链烃或其中的挥发性有机化合物。 产生的合成气的热值由传感器（26）监测，当合成气的热值低于预定阈值时，具有低发热量的合成气被转移到锅炉（22）的燃烧器以产生蒸汽 以驱动蒸汽轮机（36）产生电力（“H”）。 当合成气的热值超过预定阈值时，具有高热值的合成气被转移到燃气发动机（40）以产生电力（F“）。

公开(公告)号：US20150068208A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14474186

申请日：2014-09-01

Applicant: Panasonic Corporation

Inventor： OSAMU KOSUDA ,  OSAO KIDO ,  ATSUO OKAICHI ,  TAKUMI HIKICHI ,  MASAAKI KONOTO ,  NORIYOSHI NISHIYAMA ,  YOSHIO TOMIGASHI ,  TETSUYA MATSUYAMA

IPC: F28B1/06 ,  F01K9/00 ,  F01K9/02

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

Abstract: An air cooling unit is an air cooling unit used in a Rankine cycle system and includes an expander and a condenser. The expander recovers energy from a working fluid by expanding the working fluid. The condenser cools the working fluid using air. The air cooling unit includes a heat-transfer reducer that reduces heat transfer between the expander and an air path.

Abstract translation: 空气冷却单元是在兰金循环系统中使用的包括膨胀器和冷凝器的空气冷却单元。 膨胀机通过扩大工作流体从工作流体中回收能量。 冷凝器使用空气冷却工作流体。 空气冷却单元包括减少膨胀器和空气通道之间的热传递的传热减速器。

公开(公告)号：US20150052895A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：US14092105

申请日：2013-11-27

Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute

Inventor： Sung-Wei Hsu ,  Chi-Ron Kuo

IPC: F01K13/00 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F22B37/26

CPC classification number: F01K13/003 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F22B37/26 ,  F22B37/78

Abstract: A heat exchanger is provided. The heat exchanger comprises an evaporator, a vapor-liquid separator, a liquid level sensor and a controller. The evaporator is used for heating a working fluid up to a vapor-liquid state, and has a working fluid inlet pipe and a working fluid outlet pipe. The vapor-liquid separator is connected to the working fluid outlet pipe for separating the working fluid into a vapor working fluid and a liquid working fluid. The liquid level sensor detects a level of the liquid working fluid inside the vapor-liquid separator and outputs a liquid level signal. The controller receives the liquid level signal and controls the vapor quality of the working fluid inside the evaporator.

Abstract translation: 提供热交换器。 热交换器包括蒸发器，气液分离器，液位传感器和控制器。 蒸发器用于将工作流体加热至气液状态，并具有工作流体入口管和工作流体出口管。 气液分离器连接到工作流体出口管，用于将工作流体分离成蒸气工作流体和液体工作流体。 液位传感器检测气液分离器内部的液体工作液体的液位并输出液位信号。 控制器接收液面信号并控制蒸发器内部工作流体的蒸汽质量。

公开(公告)号：US08813497B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13590853

申请日：2012-08-21

Applicant: Katherine Hart ,  Timothy James Held

Inventor： Katherine Hart ,  Timothy James Held

IPC: F01K13/00 ,  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.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例通常提供热发动机系统，质量管理系统（MMS）以及用于在发电时调节热机系统中的压力的​​方法。 在一个实施例中，MMS包含在储存压力下流体耦合到泵，涡轮机，热交换器，卸载端子和容纳在罐中的工作流体的罐。 工作流体可以处于靠近热交换器的出口处的系统压力，在泵入口附近的低侧压力处，以及在泵出口附近的高侧压力。 MMS包含可控制地耦合到罐和热交换器出口之间的阀，罐和泵入口之间的阀，罐和泵出口之间的阀以及罐和卸载端之间的阀的控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20140174085A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US13724412

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: F01K13/00 ,  F01K23/00

CPC classification number: F01K13/00 ,  F01K11/00 ,  F01K25/08 ,  F01K25/12

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：US08387379B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US12499103

申请日：2009-07-08

Applicant: Kuo-Shen Liu

Inventor： Kuo-Shen Liu

IPC: F01K21/04 ,  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。