Working fluid for Rankine cycle
US4232525A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 1979 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 1999 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01K25/08
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A Rankine cycle working fluid containing a mixture of 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropanol and water, which is low toxic, incombustible, nonexplosive, noncorrosive and stable, and also has a high critical temperature and forms azeotropic-like composition. It is suited for use in a Rankine cycle using heat source of low temperature.
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