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Atmospheric temperature difference power generator

US8042338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 2008
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 25, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01K25/10
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention consists of a process for utilizing the atmospheric temperature variation with height to produce useful energy. It is accomplished by the use of a lighter than air condensable fluid or mixture of fluids circulating between heat exchangers at different altitudes, with a two phase flow return.

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