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Device and method for operating a thermodynamic cycle

US10378392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ORCAN ENERGY AG · DE

Inventors

Richard Aumann · Munich, DE
Daniela Walter · Rosenheim, DE
Roy Langer · Munich, DE
Jens-Patrick Springer · Munich, DE
Nicolas Restrepo · Munich, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 23, 2015
Grant date	Aug 13, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 11, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF28D15/06
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for operating a thermodynamic cycle, in particular an ORC process, comprising: a feed pump for conveying liquid working medium to an evaporator by increasing the pressure; the evaporator for evaporating and optionally additionally superheating the working medium by supplying heat; an expansion machine for producing mechanical energy by expanding the evaporated working medium; and at least two condensers connected in parallel between the expansion machine and the feed pump for condensing and optionally subcooling the expanded working medium. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for operating a thermodynamic cycle.

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