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Thermodynamic cycle system

US10526924B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2016
Grant dateJan 7, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2040/135
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A thermodynamic cycle such as an organic Rankine cycle system, utilizing a lubricant and a working fluid, for a machine in which pressurized gaseous working fluid is expanded to a lower pressure level and the energy from the fluid expansion is transformed into mechanical rotation energy; the lubricant includes a polyalkylene glycol based lubricant composition and the working fluid includes a mixture of alcohol and water.

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