Compressor system with heat recovery

Patent · Tue Mar 07 04:00:00 EST 2023

OSTI ID:1987201

Torrey, David Allan; Hofer, Douglas C.; Ertas, Bugra Han

A system includes a first working fluid compressor configured to pressurize a working fluid, and a prime mover coupled to the first working fluid compressor and configured to provide a mechanical input into the first working fluid compressor. An exhaust assembly is coupled to the prime mover and is configured to receive exhaust heat from the prime mover, the exhaust assembly including a generator configured to generate electric current based on the exhaust heat received by the exhaust assembly. A second working fluid compressor includes an electric motor electrically and synchronously coupled to the generator and configured to pressurize the working fluid.

• Research Organization: General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: FE0031617
• Assignee: General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY)
• Patent Number(s): 11,598,327
• Application Number: 16/674,614
• OSTI ID: 1987201
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English