Engines
US4287856A · kind A · utility
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7References
9Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 1979 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to Rankine cycle engines and to improved methods of operation whereby catalytic oxidation of a major proportion of the fuel takes place in the boiler section of the engine. In order to improve the operation of a Rankine engine, the engine is modified to include a combustor having a thermally stable and oxidation resistant monolith containing a multiplicity of flow paths or channels, the monolith being made from a catalyst material or supporting a catalyst material for the catalytic combustion of the combustible gases and injected fuel.
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