Pump control of closed cycle power generation system
US10233833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E20/14
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are systems and methods for pump control of a closed thermodynamic cycle system, such as a Brayton cycle. Operational parameters such as working fluid temperature, thermal fluid temperature, stream pressure, and power generation may be the basis for controlling a thermal fluid pump rate.
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