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Recuperator for use with turbine/turbo-alternator

US6438936B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 2000
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4935
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An annular recuperator for use with an annular combustor. The annular recuperator includes a frame and an enclosure provided about its frame that defines a recuperator chamber. A plurality of involute shaped sealed and open recuperators are received in the recuperator chamber.

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