Integrated power, cooling, and heating device and method thereof
US9927157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A30/274
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heating, cooling, and power device includes a shaft and an expander coupled to the shaft to rotate the shaft. A first conduit is coupled to the expander and configured to transport a working fluid. A heater is coupled through the first conduit to the expander. A heat pump is coupled to the shaft. An electric machine is coupled to the shaft to produce electricity or mechanical shaft power. A recuperator includes a second conduit coupled between the expander and recuperator. The heat pump includes a first heat exchanger including a second conduit coupled between the expander and the first heat exchanger. An expansion device includes a third conduit coupled between the first heat exchanger and the expansion device. A second heat exchanger includes a fourth conduit coupled between the expansion device and second heat exchanger. A compressor is coupled to the shaft.
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