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Solar thermal power generation using multiple working fluids in a rankine cycle

US9074585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2009
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/46
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system to convert the heat collected by solar thermal collectors into electricity using a Rankine cycle generator with multiple working fluids and multiple temperature-level heat sources is disclosed.

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