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System and method for generating electricity from super critical water oxidation process

US7703285B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2007
Grant dateApr 27, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2301/066
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems and method for generating electricity using heat from a SCWO reaction. The system may comprise a pump that pumps the mixture undergoing the SCWO reaction to a pressure above the critical pressure point for the mixture. The pressurized mixture is heated, by a heating system, above the critical temperature point for the mixture. The SCWO reaction occurs in a reaction chamber. The reaction chamber is in thermal communication with a vessel that holds water such that the heat from the mixture heats the water into steam. The steam powers a steam turbine, which is connected to an electrical generator to thereby generate electricity.

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