公开(公告)号：US20230014773A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-19

申请号：US17934339

申请日：2022-09-22

Applicant: ICE Thermal Harvesting, LLC

Inventor： Adrian Benjamin Bodishbaugh ,  Carrie Jeanne Murtland

IPC: F02G1/055 ,  F01D17/02 ,  F03G4/00 ,  F02G5/04 ,  F24T50/00 ,  F01D19/00 ,  F01K23/02 ,  F01D21/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F01K25/08

Abstract: Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

公开(公告)号：US11125184B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-21

申请号：US16878736

申请日：2020-05-20

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Michael Robert Notarnicola ,  Joshua Tyler Mook ,  Kevin Michael VandeVoorde ,  Aigbedion Akwara ,  Mohammed El Hacin Sennoun ,  Mary Kathryn Thompson ,  Scott Douglas Waun ,  Michael Thomas Gansler

IPC: F02G1/055 ,  F02G1/04 ,  F28D9/04 ,  F28F7/02 ,  F28F13/00 ,  F28F13/14 ,  F02G1/053 ,  F02G1/057 ,  F02G1/047 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F28D21/00

Abstract: A constant density heat exchanger is provided. The constant density heat exchanger includes a housing extending between a first end and a second end and defining a chamber having an inlet and an outlet. A first flow control device is positioned at the inlet of the chamber and movable between an open position in which a working fluid is permitted into the chamber and a closed position in which the working fluid is prevented from entering the chamber. A second flow control device is positioned at the outlet of the chamber and movable between an open position in which the working fluid is permitted to exit the chamber and a closed position in which the working fluid is prevented from exiting the chamber. A heat exchange fluid imparts thermal energy to the volume of working fluid held at constant density within the chamber by the first and second control devices.

公开(公告)号：US20180298843A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-18

申请号：US15485903

申请日：2017-04-12

Applicant: Chia-Wen Ruan

Inventor： Chia-Wen Ruan ,  I-Tang Wei

IPC: F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/053 ,  F01K23/06

Abstract: A waste-heat recovery system includes a main power unit, an auxiliary power unit and a transmission unit. The main power unit includes a main engine, a main output shaft that is driven by the main engine, and a heat pipe that is connected to the main engine. The auxiliary power unit includes a stirling engine that is connected to the heat pipe, and an transmission shaft that is driven by the stirling engine. The transmission unit is disposed between the main output shaft and the transmission shaft for transmitting torque from the transmission shaft to the main output shaft.

公开(公告)号：US10018149B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US15030080

申请日：2014-10-16

Applicant: ABX ENERGIE LTDA

Inventor： Marno Iockheck

IPC: F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/055

CPC classification number: F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F02G2244/10 ,  F02G2250/00 ,  F02G2250/09 ,  F02G2270/00 ,  F02G2270/90

Abstract: The present invention refers to the technical field of thermodynamic engines, and more specifically to a heat engine that operates with gas in closed loop in differential configuration which is characterized by performing a thermodynamic cycle eight transformations or otherwise explain, it performs two thermodynamic cycles simultaneously, each with four interdependent, additional transformations, two of these transformations “isothermal” and two “adiabatic” in mass transfer in phases of adiabatic processing to provide a new performance curve no longer dependent solely on temperature but the mass transfer rate which allows the construction of machines with high yields and low thermal differentials.

公开(公告)号：US20160017843A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14772490

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: WHITTAKER ENGINEERING (STONEHAVEN) LIMITED

Inventor： Kenneth Whittaker ,  Keith Graham Watt

IPC: F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/057 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F02G1/044

CPC classification number: F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F02G1/057 ,  F02G2243/30 ,  F02G2243/32 ,  F02G2243/34

Abstract: A thermodynamic machine (1) of a Stirling type, the machine comprising an expansion chamber (5), a compression in chamber (6), a regenerator (12) disposed between the expansion and compression chambers; a first heat exchanger (13) in communication with the expansion chamber and the regenerator; a second heat exchanger (14) in communication with the compression chamber and the regenerator; a first bypass conduit (15) connecting the expansion chamber with the regenerator bypassing the first heat exchanger; a second bypass conduit (16) connecting the compression chamber with the regenerator bypassing the second heat exchanger; at least a pair valves (18, 20, 22, 24), one valve (18, 20) provided between the expansion chamber and the first heat exchanger and/or between the regenerator and the first heat exchanger and/or in the first bypass conduit between the expansion chamber and the regenerator; and the other valve (22, 24) provided between the compression chamber and the second heat exchanger and/or between the regenerator and the second heat exchanger and/or in the second bypass conduit between the compression chamber and the regenerator; the valves being controllable.

Abstract translation: 一种斯特林式的热力学机器（1），该机器包括一个膨胀室（5），一个压缩室（6），一个设置在膨胀室和压缩室之间的再生器（12） 与膨胀室和再生器连通的第一热交换器（13）; 与所述压缩室和所述再生器连通的第二热交换器（14）; 连接所述膨胀室和绕过所述第一热交换器的所述再生器的第一旁通管道（15） 连接所述压缩室和绕过所述第二热交换器的所述再生器的第二旁路管道（16） 设置在所述膨胀室和所述第一热交换器之间和/或所述再生器和所述第一热交换器之间和/或所述第一旁路中的至少一对阀门（18,20,22,24），一个阀门（18,20） 膨胀室和再生器之间的管道; 以及设置在压缩室和第二热交换器之间和/或在再生器和第二热交换器之间和/或在压缩室和再生器之间的第二旁路管道中的另一阀（22,24）; 阀门是可控的。

公开(公告)号：US08893487B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13689647

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: LightSail Energy Inc.

Inventor： Danielle A. Fong ,  Stephen E. Crane ,  Edwin P. Berlin, Jr. ,  AmirHossein Pourmousa Abkenar ,  Kartikeya Mahalatkar ,  Yongxi Hou ,  Todd Bowers ,  Karl E. Stahlkopf

IPC: F01B21/02 ,  F03C1/00 ,  F15B1/26 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F01B17/02

CPC classification number: F15B1/265 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F15B1/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B2015/208 ,  F16H3/72 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/6579

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

公开(公告)号：US20140325986A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14356952

申请日：2012-12-15

Applicant: Michael ZETTNER

Inventor： Michael Zettner

IPC: F02G1/05

CPC classification number: F01C1/20 ,  F01C11/004 ,  F01C20/14 ,  F01C21/18 ,  F01C2021/12 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F02G2254/30 ,  F02G2270/90 ,  F04C29/124 ,  Y02E10/46

Abstract: The invention is a rotary engine comprised of at least one and usually a plurality of independent partial engines. Two different processes can be carried out in each independent partial engine both of which are used to operate the engines. The processes of the invention are basically two different and separate closed cycle processes that can both operate within the same geometric confinement, i.e. the same expansion chamber or expansion chambers, at the same time. The primary process performs the main function of converting heat to kinetic energy and is necessary in all engines of the invention. It is a unique process that uses the expansion of gases and also the contraction of the condensing gases after their expansion. The secondary process is needed for start-up and to provide additional power in case the engine might go into a stall. In most engines of the invention both processes are needed to operate the engine.

Abstract translation: 本发明是由至少一个且通常多个独立的部分发动机组成的旋转发动机。 在每个独立的部分引擎中可以执行两个不同的过程，这两个引擎都用于操作发动机。 本发明的方法基本上是两个不同且分离的闭合循环过程，其可以同时在相同的几何限制（即相同的膨胀室或膨胀室）内操作。 主要过程执行将热量转换为动能的主要功能，并且在本发明的所有发动机中是必需的。 这是一个独特的过程，它使用膨胀气体，还有膨胀后冷凝气体的收缩。 启动时需要辅助过程，并提供额外的功率，以防发动机进入失速状态。 在本发明的大多数发动机中，需要两个工艺来操作发动机。

公开(公告)号：US08234868B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US13109716

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Michael Schaefer

Inventor： Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Michael Schaefer

IPC: F02G1/05

CPC classification number: F15B1/024 ,  F15B21/08 ,  F15B21/14 ,  F15B2211/20515 ,  F15B2211/20569 ,  F15B2211/212 ,  F15B2211/216 ,  F15B2211/6309 ,  F15B2211/6655 ,  H02J15/006 ,  H02P9/04

Abstract: In various embodiments, systems for providing a constant electrical output from a compressed gas energy storage and recovery system include a hydraulic-pneumatic energy storage and recovery system configured to provide a varying pressure profile at least at one outlet, a hydraulic motor-pump in fluid communication with the outlet, and a control system for enabling the constant electrical output by controlling at least one of pressure, piston position, power, flow rate, torque, RPM, current, voltage, frequency, or displacement per revolution.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，用于从压缩气体能量存储和回收系统提供恒定电力输出的系统包括液压 - 气动能量存储和回收系统，其被配置为至少在一个出口处提供变化的压力分布，液体流体 与出口的通信，以及通过控制压力，活塞位置，功率，流量，扭矩，RPM，电流，电压，频率或每转位移中的至少一个来实现恒定电输出的控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US20050086935A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-28

申请号：US10488459

申请日：2002-12-18

Applicant: David Clark ,  James Lowrie ,  Heather Allderidge

Inventor： David Clark ,  James Lowrie ,  Heather Allderidge

IPC: F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F23D23/00 ,  F23L15/04 ,  F23N3/08 ,  F24H1/00 ,  F24H1/10 ,  F28D7/02 ,  B60H1/02 ,  F01B29/10 ,  F02G1/04

CPC classification number: F02G1/055 ,  F02G1/043 ,  F02G2254/10 ,  F23D23/00 ,  F23L15/04 ,  F23N3/082 ,  F24H1/0027 ,  F24H2240/04 ,  F24H2240/122 ,  F28D7/024 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E20/348

Abstract: A domestic combined heat and power system comprising a Stirling engine (1) and water heater in the form of a supplementary burner (17). The exhaust gas from the Stirling engine is used to preheat combustible gas entering the Stirling engine and subsequently used to heat the water. The water heater (15) has a helical water duct (41) towards the periphery of a housing (39). Separate parts of this duct are heated, in series, by the exhaust gas from the Stirling engine and the supplementary burner (17) firing radially outwardly through the helical duct.

Abstract translation: 包括斯特林发动机（1）和辅助燃烧器（17）形式的热水器的家用联合热电系统。 来自斯特林发动机的废气用于预热进入斯特林发动机的可燃气体，随后用于加热水。 热水器（15）具有朝向壳体（39）的周边的螺旋水管（41）。 该管道的独立部分由来自斯特林发动机的排气和辅助燃烧器（17）串联加热，径向向外穿过螺旋管。

公开(公告)号：US4805408A

公开(公告)日：1989-02-21

申请号：US67002

申请日：1987-06-29

Applicant: William T. Beale ,  David M. Berchowitz

Inventor： William T. Beale ,  David M. Berchowitz

IPC: F02G1/043 ,  F02G1/045 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/04 ,  F02G1/06

CPC classification number: F02G1/05 ,  F02G1/0435 ,  F02G1/045 ,  F02G2254/30

Abstract: The power output of a free piston Stirling engine is regulated by a valve in the gas flow path from the cold space through the regenerator to the hot space. The valve causes restriction of the gas flow path as in response to piston excursion beyond a selected excursion amplitude. Increased excursion causes increased restriction. The result is that, for piston excursions beyond the selected amplitude, the power out diminishes for increased stroke making the engine stable with any load from zero to maximum and avoiding runaway.

Abstract translation: 自由活塞斯特林发动机的动力输出由从冷空气通过再生器到热空间的气体流动路径中的阀来调节。 阀门响应于活塞偏移超过选定的偏移幅度，导致气体流动路径的限制。 越来越多的旅行增加了限制。 结果是，对于超过所选幅度的活塞偏移，对于增加的行程，功率消耗减小，使得发动机在任何负载从零到最大时都是稳定的，并且避免失控。