公开(公告)号：US3772879A

公开(公告)日：1973-11-20

申请号：US3772879D

申请日：1971-08-04

Applicant: ENERGY RES CORP

Inventor： ENGDAHL R

IPC: F01K25/00 ,  F01K25/08

CPC classification number: F01K25/00

Abstract: A pollution-free heat engine using a working fluid containing ammonia, including first means for heating and pressurizing the working fluid to a level of temperature and pressure whereat chemical dissociation or cracking of the ammonia into nitrogen and hydrogen takes place. Second means is provided for burning at least a portion of said cracked hydrogen as fuel for supplying part of the heat required in said first means.

Abstract translation: 使用含有氨的工作流体的无污染热力发动机，包括用于将工作流体加热和加压到温度和压力水平的第一装置，其中发生化学解离或将氨裂解成氮气和氢气。 提供第二装置，用于燃烧至少一部分所述裂化氢作为用于供应所述第一装置中所需热量的一部分的燃料。

公开(公告)号：US3774397A

公开(公告)日：1973-11-27

申请号：US3774397D

申请日：1971-08-04

Applicant: ENERGY RES CORP

Inventor： ENGDAHL R

IPC: F01K13/00 ,  F01K15/02 ,  F01K13/02 ,  F01C17/00

CPC classification number: F01K15/02 ,  F01K13/00 ,  Y10S277/926 ,  Y10T137/1189

Abstract: A substantially pollution-free heat engine employing steam as the working fluid and operable on a cycle approaching a Rankine cycle. The engine includes a lightweight, small-size, highly efficient, boiler expander and condenser system which utilizes advanced material technology in order to achieve maximum system operating temperatures of approximately 1,200*F. and operating pressures up to 3,500 psi. The engine is especially suitable for use in motor vehicles and is capable of fast start-ups so as to produce 65 percent of maximum power within 45 seconds or less. Moreover, the engine provides an idle mode of operation for driving vehicle accessories and the like and in addition is responsive to produce rapid power changes needed for acceleration and heavy pulls on steep grades.

Abstract translation: 一种基本上无污染的热机，其使用蒸汽作为工作流体，并且在接近朗金循环的循环上可操作。 该发动机包括轻便，小型，高效的锅炉膨胀机和冷凝器系统，其利用先进的材料技术，以实现大约1200°F的最大系统操作温度和高达3,500psi的操作压力。 该发动机特别适用于机动车辆，能够快速启动，以在45秒以内产生65％的最大功率。 此外，发动机提供用于驾驶车辆附件等的空闲操作模式，并且还响应于产生急剧加速所需的快速功率变化和在陡坡上的重拉。

公开(公告)号：US3740592A

公开(公告)日：1973-06-19

申请号：US3740592D

申请日：1970-11-12

Applicant: ENERGY RES CORP

Inventor： ENGDAHL R ,  BEDELL J

IPC: H01J45/00

CPC classification number: H01J45/00

Abstract: A thermionic converter is provided in which a protective silicon carbide shell is provided around the refractory metal emitter of the converter to shield it from the hot gases of a fossil fuel heat source and prevent oxidation of the emitter. The silicon carbide shell is spaced from the emitter so that stresses are not set up which would cause crackling or breaking of the shell. Heat transfer between the protective shell and the emitter is effected by means of a metal conductor which is liquid at the operating temperature of the converter. To obtain a long-life unit the silicon carbide shell is formed by uniformly depositing silicon carbide on the outer surface of a rotating, heated graphite mandrel.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种热电转换器，其中在转换器的难熔金属发射器周围设置保护性碳化硅外壳，以将其与化石燃料热源的热气体隔离，并防止发射体氧化。 碳化硅壳与发射器间隔开，使得不会施加应力，这将引起壳的裂纹或破裂。 保护壳和发射极之间的热传递通过在转换器工作温度下为液体的金属导体来实现。 为了获得长寿命单元，通过在旋转的加热的石墨心轴的外表面上均匀沉积碳化硅来形成碳化硅外壳。