公开(公告)号：US09797309B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US13859424

申请日：2013-04-09

Applicant: David J. Podrog

Inventor： David J. Podrog

IPC: F02C1/05

CPC classification number: F02C1/05 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  F02G2254/90 ,  F05D2220/76 ,  Y02E30/00 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y02T70/5227

Abstract: A device powered by a method of heating a gas by directing X-rays at a mass of hafnium 178 to induce gamma rays. The gamma rays are directed at a heat exchanging apparatus, resulting in a stream of heated gas. This process powers a Hafnium gas turbine engine capable of providing shaft power or thrust to mechanical devices.

公开(公告)号：US10119414B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US13466125

申请日：2012-05-08

Applicant: David J. Podrog

Inventor： David J. Podrog

IPC: F02C1/00 ,  F01D15/02 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02C6/20 ,  F02C1/05

Abstract: A method of heating a gas by directing X-rays at a mass of hafnium 178 to induce gamma rays. The gamma rays are directed at a heat exchanging apparatus, resulting in a stream of heated gas. This process powers a Hafnium gas turbine engine capable of providing shaft power or thrust to mechanical devices.