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Methods of and thermodynamic apparatuses for power production

US4166362A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 1977
Grant dateSep 4, 1979
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Expiry dateMar 21, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01K23/04
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved binary cycle sulphur-water power plant comprising a closed topping sulphur loop and a water loop. The sulphur is vaporized in a heat exchanger where it is at approximately the same pressure as a heating fluid (combustion gas or coolant of a nuclear reactor for instance).

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