Title: Systems and devices for pumping and controlling high temperature fluids

Abstract

The disclosed technology includes pumps, pipes, valves, seals, and systems for pumping and controlling high temperature fluids, such as liquid tin, at temperatures of between 1000-3000° C. The systems and device may be partially or entirely constructed using brittle materials, such as ceramics, that are capable of withstanding extreme heat without significantly degrading, and may be secured using components made of refractory metals, such as tungsten. The systems and devices may utilize static and dynamic seals made from brittle materials, such as graphite, to enable the high temperature operation of such pumps, pipes, valves, and systems without leakage.

Inventors:

Henry, Asegun; Amy, Caleb; Bagepalli, Malavika; Budenstein, Daniel; England, Diane M.; Kelsall, Colin

Issue Date:

2020-10-20

Research Org.:

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:

USDOE

OSTI Identifier:

1771530

Patent Number(s):

10808694

Application Number:

15/677,801

Assignee:

Georgia Tech Research Corporation (Atlanta, GA)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F04 - POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS F04C - ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F05 - INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04 F05C - INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO MATERIALS, MATERIAL PROPERTIES OR MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR MACHINES, ENGINES OR PUMPS OTHER THAN NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES

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F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F04 - POSITIVE - DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS F04C - ROTARY-PISTON, OR OSCILLATING-PISTON, POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES FOR LIQUIDS

F04C13/00 - Adaptations of machines or pumps for special use, e.g. for extremely high pressures
F04C15/0003 - {Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston machines or pumps
F04C15/0073 - {Couplings between rotors and input or output shafts acting by interengaging or mating parts, i.e. positive coupling of rotor and shaft}
F04C2/084 - {Toothed wheels}
F04C2/18 - with similar tooth forms

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F05 - INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04 F05C - INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO MATERIALS, MATERIAL PROPERTIES OR MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR MACHINES, ENGINES OR PUMPS OTHER THAN NON-POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT MACHINES OR ENGINES

F05C2201/0403 - Refractory metals, e.g. V, W
F05C2203/08 - Ceramics

F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS F16K - VALVES

F16K5/0214 - {Plug channel at 90 degrees to the inlet}
F16K5/0242 - {Spindles and actuating means}
F16K5/025 - {Particular coverings or materials}
F16K5/0285 - {spindle sealing}

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DOE Contract Number:  

AR0000339

Resource Type:

Patent

Resource Relation:

Patent File Date: 08/15/2017

Country of Publication:

United States

Language:

English