Method of and apparatus for producing uninterruptible power
US6494042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/20
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for producing uninterruptible power upon loss of power from an electric grid, comprising at least one hot standby organic Rankine cycle turbine system including a vapor turbine and a generator for producing power upon loss of power from the electric grid; a control unit for sensing loss of power from the electric grid and activating the hot standby organic Rankine cycle turbine system; and means for rotating the turbine when power is available from the electric grid. In addition, a method for producing uninterruptible power upon loss of power from an electric grid, said method comprising the steps of: providing at least one hot organic Rankine cycle turbine system including a vapor turbine and a generator for producing power upon loss of power from the electric grid; sensing loss of power from the electric grid and activating the hot standby organic Rankine cycle turbine system; and rotating the turbine in the hot standby organic Rankine cycle turbine system when power is available from the electric grid.
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