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Integrated supercritical CO2/multiple thermal cycles

US11492964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 2021
Grant dateNov 8, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2260/213
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure relates to the unique integration of a plurality of thermodynamic cycles comprised of a supercritical carbon dioxide thermodynamic cycle, one or more other thermodynamic cycles with multiple heat sources derived from nuclear fuel, solar energy, hydrogen, and fossil fuels, with the energy production systems configured to noticeably improve power plant efficiency, cost and performance.

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