公开(公告)号：US20180172362A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15380065

申请日：2016-12-15

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Matt Brauer ,  Jacob Carl Wyss

IPC: F28F5/00 ,  E02F3/76 ,  E02F3/815 ,  E02F9/28 ,  E02F9/08 ,  F02B61/00 ,  F02B37/00

CPC classification number: F02B37/00 ,  E02F3/7604 ,  E02F3/7609 ,  E02F5/32 ,  E02F9/0833 ,  E02F9/0866 ,  F02B61/00 ,  F02B77/00 ,  F02B2201/00 ,  Y02T10/144

Abstract: A work machine is provided. The work machines may include a power module configured to provide power including a battery and an engine and configured to a folding heat exchange device. The work machine may also include a drive module configured with one or more motors and positioned over a track roller frame. The work machine may also include a hydraulic module including one or more devices in a front region and one or more devices in a rear region to cut or rip encountered material

公开(公告)号：US20180170496A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15883066

申请日：2018-01-29

Applicant: Mark L. Adams

Inventor： Mark Adams

IPC: B63G8/08 ,  B64G1/40 ,  G21D5/02 ,  F02B53/10

CPC classification number: B63G8/08 ,  B64G1/408 ,  F02B53/10 ,  F02B77/00 ,  F02B2201/00 ,  G21C19/42 ,  G21D5/02 ,  G21H3/00

Abstract: A nanofuel engine including receiving nanofuel (including moderator, nanoscale molecular dimensions & molecular mixture) internally in an internal combustion engine that releases nuclear energy, is set forth. A nanofuel chemical composition of fissile fuel, passive agent, and moderator. A method of obtaining transuranic elements for nanofuel including: receiving spent nuclear fuel (SNF); separating elements from SNF, including a stream of elements with Z>92, fissile fuel, passive agent, fertile fuel, or fission products; and providing elements. A method of using transuranic elements to create nanofuel, including: receiving, converting, and mixing the transuranic elements with a moderator to obtain nanofuel. A method of operating a nanofuel engine loaded with nanofuel in spark or compression ignition mode. A method of cycling a nanofuel engine, including compressing nanofuel; igniting nanofuel; capturing energy released in nanofuel, which is also the working fluid; and using the working fluid to perform mechanical work or generate heat.