Rankine cycle waste heat recovery system
US9334760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure relates to a waste heat recovery (WHR) system and to a system and method for regulation of a fluid inventory in a condenser and a receiver of a Rankine cycle WHR system. Such regulation includes the ability to regulate the pressure in a WHR system to control cavitation and energy conversion.
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