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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7726128 | Apparatus and method for converting heat energy to mechanical energy A method for converting heat energy to mechanical energy includes expanding an evaporated working fluid with an expansion device connected to an evaporator. The expansion is carried out in a low-pressure expansion device and the energy contained in the expanded evap... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7356993 | Method of converting energy The invention provides a method of converting heat energy to a more usable form using a multi-component working fluid mixture that contains ammonia and water. The working fluid is operated in a thermodynamic cycle that includes liquid compression (30), vapori... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347049 | Method and system for thermochemical heat energy storage and recovery Disclosed herein is a system for generating energy, comprising a first heat exchanger in communication with a first heat source; wherein the first heat exchanger contacts a transfer fluid that comprises a working fluid and an associating composition; and a first ene... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7326263 | Method and apparatus for hydrogenating hydrocarbon fuels In the present invention, there is provided a process and an apparatus for hydrogenating hydrocarbon fuels. A receptacle is partly filled an aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide. A hydrocarbon fuel is then introduced inside the receptacle atop the aqueous so... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7305829 | Method and apparatus for acquiring heat from multiple heat sources The present invention relates to systems and methods for implementing a closed loop thermodynamic cycle utilizing a multi-component working fluid to acquire heat from two or more external heat source streams in an efficient manner utilizing countercurrent exchange. ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7287381 | Power recovery and energy conversion systems and methods of using same In various illustrative examples, the system may include heat recovery heat exchangers, one or more turbines or expanders, a desuperheater heat exchanger, a condenser heat exchanger, a separator, an accumulator, and a liquid circulating pump, etc. In one example, a ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7264654 | Process and system for the condensation of multi-component working fluids A process and system for condensing a multi-component fluid is disclosed, where the process and system are designed to provide a substantial increase in a heat transfer coefficient during condensation of multi-component fluids resulting in a drastic reduction in siz... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7204968 | Method of producing heat energy Energy in the form of heat is recoverable and controllable in a process that reacts an acid and a base in the presence of steam. The recovered heat energy can be used to vaporize water to form steam which when used in conjunction with a turbine will produce electric... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7197876 | System and apparatus for power system utilizing wide temperature range heat sources A new method, system and apparatus for power system utilizing wide temperature range heat sources and a multi-component working fluid is disclosed including a heat recovery vapor generator (HRVG) subsystem, a multi-stage energy conversion or turbine (T) subsystem an... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7185736 | Aerodynamic noise abatement device and method for air-cooled condensing systems The noise abatement device and method described herein makes known an apparatus and method for reducing the aerodynamic resistance presented by a fluid pressure reduction device in a large duct. More specifically, a noise abatement device is disclosed having at leas... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7144567 | Renewable energy carrier system and method There is provided a renewable energy carrier system and method wherein the aluminum metal is the carrier. Aluminum metal is reacted with water in a catalytic reaction, thereby splitting the water into hydrogen, oxygen and forming a clean aluminum derivative. The hyd... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7096665 | Cascading closed loop cycle power generation Cascading Closed Loop Cycle (CCLC) and Super Cascading Closed Loop Cycle (Super-CCLC) systems are described for recovering power in the form of mechanical or electrical energy from the waste heat of a steam turbine system. The waste heat from the boiler and steam co... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7065967 | Process and apparatus for boiling and vaporizing multi-component fluids A new boiler or heat transfer apparatus is disclosed for use with multi-component working fluids which includes a vapor removal apparatus designed to maintain a substantial compositional identity between the boiling liquid and its vapor along a length of the apparat... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7043919 | Modular condensation and thermal compression subsystem for power systems utilizing multi-component working fluids New more efficient condensation and thermal compression subsystems for power plants utilizing multi-component fluids are disclosed that simplify the equipment needed to improve the overall efficiency and efficiency of the condensation and thermal compress subsystem.... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032384 | Steam turbine plant Steam turbine plant includes a steam generator, a plurality of low pressure turbines being driven by steam from the steam generator, a plurality of steam condensers to condense the steam from the low pressure turbines into condensed water and a feedwater line which ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7019412 | Power generation methods and systems A closed loop system for generating mechanical energy at high efficiencies. The system can have a heating source, a superheater, an expander, a receiver, an absorber, a desorber, and regenerator with pumps and controls. The superheater heats a working fluid (a refri... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6969417 | Catalytic alloy for the dissociation of water into hydrogen and oxygen and method of making The present invention provides a method for combining sodium and aluminum into a single, substantially homogeneous alloy without the need to use potentially dangerous, toxic mercury compounds. The present invention also provides a catalytic alloy that is capable of ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6964168 | Advanced heat recovery and energy conversion systems for power generation and pollution emissions reduction, and methods of using same Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for producing mechanical power from a heat source. In various illustrative examples, the system may include a heat recovery heat exchanger, a turbine, an economizer heat exchanger, a condenser heat exchanger, and a li... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6959546 | Method and apparatus for energy generation utilizing temperature fluctuation-induced fluid pressure differentials A method and apparatus for producing energy is provided for generating renewable energy. Captive compressed fluid cycles between two coupled containers through a motive power source. The captive compressed fluid flows between the containers in response to a differen... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6945050 | Rotary fluid machinery A rotary fluid machine is provided that includes a rotor chamber (14), a rotor (41), vanes (48) guided by vane channels formed in the rotor (41), and pistons (47) slidably fitted in cylinders (44) provided in the rotor (4... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6941757 | Power cycle and system for utilizing moderate and low temperature heat sources A new thermodynamic cycle is disclosed for converting energy from a low temperature stream, external source into useable energy using a working fluid comprising of a mixture of a low boiling component and a higher boiling component and including a higher pressure ci... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6923000 | Dual pressure geothermal system A new thermodynamic cycle is disclosed for converting energy from a low temperature stream from an external source into useable energy using a working fluid comprising of a mixture of a low boiling component and a higher boiling component and including a higher pres... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6910334 | Power cycle and system for utilizing moderate and low temperature heat sources A new thermodynamic cycle is disclosed for converting energy from a low temperature stream, external source into useable energy using a working fluid comprising of a mixture of a low boiling component and a higher boiling component and including a higher pressure ci... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6820421 | Low temperature geothermal system A new thermodynamic cycle is disclosed for converting energy from a low temperature stream from an external source into useable energy using a working fluid comprising of a mixture of a low boiling component and a high boiling component. The cycle is designed to imp... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6817182 | High-efficiency Otto cycle engine with power generating expander High-efficiency combustion engines, including Otto cycle engines, use a steam-diluted fuel charge at elevated pressure. Air is compressed, and water is evaporated into the compressed air via the partial pressure effect using waste heat from the engine. The resultant... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6715290 | Fluid mixture separation by low temperature glide heat Apparatus and process for distilling a fluid mixture using low temperature glide heat are disclosed. A substantial portion of the glide heat is at a temperature lower than the peak distillation temperature. The disclosure achieves a maximal amount of distillative ef... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6601391 | Heat recovery A waste heat recovery system incorporates a contactor for counter current direct heat exchange between a non-condensible gas and a liquid, typically hot water. The water is from a heat source available at the site such as a solar source, a geothermal sour... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6460338 | Absorption waste-heat recovery system An absorption waste-heat recovery system includes a high temperature generator for directly receiving a heat medium fluid containing waste heat for recovering heat therefrom and concentrating a solution having an absorbent dissolved therein and generating... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6434943 | Pressure exchanging compressor-expander and methods of use A novel pressure-exchange compressor-expander is disclosed whereby a high energy primary fluid compresses a lower energy secondary fluid through direct fluid-fluid momentum exchange. The pressure-exchange compressor-expander utilizes non-steady flow princ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6298665 | Power generating device employing hydrogen absorbing alloys and low heat A power generating device employing hydrogen absorbing alloy and low heat and further comprising: two types of hydrogen absorbing alloys which are able to reversibly absorb and release hydrogen gas and which have different thermal equilibrium hydrogen pre... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6282900 | Calcium carbide power system with waste energy recovery A calcium carbide based power system for stationary and mobile power plants. The carbide is reacted with water to create heat and acetylene, with the acetylene then being burned to heat a boiler for providing steam to a steam expander. The exhaust of the ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6185940 | Evaporation driven system for power generation and water desalinization An apparatus and method generates energy and, optionally, produces fresh water using osmotic processes that are driven by energy embodied in the heat of evaporation of water. An osmotic chamber transfers fresh water into a brine solution by osmotic pressu... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6170263 | Method and apparatus for converting low grade heat to cooling load in an integrated gasification system Low grade heat recovered from various sections of an integrated gasification system is used to drive an absorption chilling cycle. In an exemplary embodiment, the recovered low grade heat is used to heat a two component working solution that is pumped thr... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6155053 | Technique for balancing regenerative requirements due to pressure changes in a Kalina cycle power generation system A method of operating a power generation system is provided. The system includes a turbine, a regenerative heat exchanger, and a vapor generator. The turbine receives a stream of working fluid and expands the working fluid to produce power. The regenerati... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6155052 | Technique for controlling superheated vapor requirements due to varying conditions in a Kalina cycle power generation system cross-reference to related applications A method of operating a power generation system is provided. The system includes a turbine, a regenerative heat exchanger, a boiler, and a superheater. The turbine receives a stream of first working fluid and expands the first working fluid to produce pow... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6141966 | Power generating device employing hydrogen absorbing alloy and low heat A power generating device employing hydrogen absorbing alloy and low heat wherein two types of hydrogen absorbing alloys that can reversibly absorb and release hydrogen gas and have different thermal equilibrium hydrogen pressure characteristics are used ... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6138456 | Pressure exchanging ejector and methods of use A novel pressure-exchange ejector is disclosed whereby a high energy primary fluid compresses a lower energy secondary fluid through direct fluid-fluid momentum exchange. The pressure-exchange ejector utilizes non-steady flow principles and supersonic flo... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6119458 | Immiscible, direct contact, floating bed enhanced, liquid/liquid heat transfer process A heat transfer process for a liquid (5) using counterflow, direct contact with another, immiscible fluid (1), of differing temperature and density, in the presence of a free floating media bed (7). Heat transfer within the liquid (5) occurring as a conse... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6116028 | Technique for maintaining proper vapor temperature at the super heater/reheater inlet in a Kalina cycle power generation system A method of operating a power generation system is provided. The system includes a turbine, a distiller/condenser, a boiler, and a superheater. The turbine expands a superheated multicomponent working fluid to produce power. The distiller/condenser transf... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6058695 | Gas turbine inlet air cooling method for combined cycle power plants In a combined cycle power system having a gas turbine and one or more bottoming cycle expansion turbines for driving one or more generators, compressor inlet air to the gas turbine is cooled. An extraction is taken from the distillation condensation sub-s... | 05/09/2000 |
