Variable pressure power cycle and control system

Patent · Tue Nov 27 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:865263

Goldsberry, Fred L ^[1]

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1. Spring, TX

A variable pressure power cycle and control system that is adjustable to a variable heat source is disclosed. The power cycle adjusts itself to the heat source so that a minimal temperature difference is maintained between the heat source fluid and the power cycle working fluid, thereby substantially matching the thermodynamic envelope of the power cycle to the thermodynamic envelope of the heat source. Adjustments are made by sensing the inlet temperature of the heat source fluid and then setting a superheated vapor temperature and pressure to achieve a minimum temperature difference between the heat source fluid and the working fluid.

• Assignee: W. K. Technology, Inc. (Houston, TX)
• Patent Number(s): US 4484446
• Application Number: 06/470,446
• OSTI ID: 865263
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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