Carbon dioxide sublimation generator
US11454138B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/421
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sublimation generator including a sublimation tank configured to receive ice including at least carbon dioxide. The sublimation generator also includes a first heat exchanger in thermal communication with the sublimation tank. The first heat exchanger being configured to expel heat from a coolant into the sublimation tank to sublimate the carbon dioxide into a gaseous state. The sublimation generator also includes a gas turbine generator fluidly connected to the sublimation tank and configured to receive the carbon dioxide in the gaseous state.
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