Electricity generation device and method employing cryogenic fluid, evaporator, superheater, and expansion turbine
US9705382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a device and method for the generation of zero emission electricity that can be used to provide load balancing and emergency support to a electricity distribution network or back up electricity to a critical consumer such as a hospital or data center. The system uses a cryogenic fluid and a source of low grade waste heat. A cryogenic fluid is first evaporated by an evaporator (3) heated by a superheater (4) before entering an expansion turbine (10) to produce electricity.
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