Regenerator with spray cooler
US4637215A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01K9/00
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Component size difficulties in a closed-cycle steam turbine system are eliminated by disposing an annular regenerator about a turbine wheel and providing spray nozzles at the outlet of the regenerator for eliminating superheat in the exhaust steam passing through the regenerator prior to its condensation in a condenser.
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