Patent classifications
F16T1/00
GAS TURBINE ENERGY SUPPLEMENTING SYSTEMS AND HEATING SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
Electrical power systems, including generating capacity of a gas turbine are provided, where additional electrical power is generated utilizing a separate engine and auxiliary air injection system. The gas turbine and separate engine can operate on different fuel types.
EXTERNALLY INTEGRATED ONCE-THROUGH STEAM GENERATOR TYPE SMALL MODULAR REACTOR
In an externally integrated once-through steam generator type small modular reactor, a steam generator is arranged along the circumference of a reactor vessel, and secondary cooling water flows in heat transfer tubes and changes to superheated steam. The small modular reactor includes: a nuclear reactor including a hemispherical upper head, the reactor vessel cylindrical shell coupled to the upper head and extending downward from the upper head in a cylindrical shape, and a hemispherical lower head provided on a lower portion of the reactor vessel cylindrical shell, wherein a core is placed in the nuclear reactor; the steam generator surrounding all around the reactor vessel cylindrical shell, the steam generator including a first penetration hole communicating with an inside of the nuclear reactor and a second penetration hole separate from the first penetration hole and communicating with the inside of the nuclear reactor.
Systems and Methods for Achieving Three-Phase Separation and Core Annular Flow in Pipelines
A method for the subsea transport of a multi-phase production fluid from a wellhead to a point remote from the wellhead, the multi-phase production fluid comprising a water phase, an oil phase and a gas phase. The method includes introducing the multi-phase production fluid into a pipeline, the pipeline extending from proximate the wellhead to a point remote from the wellhead; imparting rotational motion to the multi-phase production fluid; wherein the rotational motion of the multi-phase production fluid separates the water phase from the oil phase and the gas phase and reduces the pressure drop along the pipeline. A system for the subsea transport of a multi-phase production fluid from a wellhead to a point remote from the wellhead and a method for reducing hydrate formation during the subsea transport of a multi-phase production fluid from a wellhead to a point remote from the wellhead are also provided.
WATER TREATMENT AND STEAM GENERATION SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY AND A METHOD USING SAME
A system and method of generating steam from a emulsion stream produced from a reservoir via thermal recovery. The system includes a heat exchanger for adjusting the emulsion to a first temperature; at least one separation device for separating water from the emulsion at the first temperature to obtain produced water; and a high pressure evaporator for receiving the produced water at the first temperature and generating steam using the produced water. Also, an evaporator includes a vapor drum; a heating element in fluid communication with the vapor drum, said heating element receiving the water stream; a heating source for vaporizing the water stream for generating steam; and a bubble generator for generating bubbles and injecting generated bubbles into the heating element.
FLUID PERMEABLE HEATER ASSEMBLY WITH CAP
A fluid permeable heater assembly for an aerosol-generating system includes a cap and a substantially flat electrically conductive and fluid permeable heating element. The cap includes a hollow body with a first cap opening and a second cap opening. The first cap opening is opposite to the second cap opening. The heating element is configured to vaporise aerosol-forming substrate. The heating element is mounted on the cap, such that the heating element extends across the first cap opening. A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system includes the heater assembly, a liquid storage portion, a mouth piece, and a retainer.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A GAS TURBINE POWER PLANT AT LOW LOAD CONDITIONS WITH STACK COMPLIANT EMISSIONS LEVELS
An apparatus for a gas turbine power plant that uniquely configures emission control equipment such that the plant can extend the emissions compliant operational range, the apparatus including a plurality of oxidation (CO) catalysts arranged in series.
WATER TREATMENT AND STEAM GENERATION SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY AND A METHOD USING SAME
A system of generating steam from an emulsion stream produced from a reservoir via thermal recovery has a heat exchanger for adjusting the emulsion to a first temperature; at least one separation device for separating water from the emulsion at the first temperature to obtain produced water; an optional produced water preheater, and a high pressure evaporator for receiving the produced water and generating steam using the produced water.
An evaporator has a vapor drum; a heating element receiving the water stream, and in fluid communication with the vapor drum via a pressure letdown device; a heating source for imparting sensible heat to the water stream for generating steam.
The evaporator also includes a recirculation pump for circulation of blowdown concentrate, and a bubble generator for generating bubbles and injecting generated bubbles into the heating element to enable self-removal of scales and other solid deposits in the evaporator.
MICROFLUIDIC-BASED APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VAPORIZATION OF LIQUIDS
Methods and apparatus for vaporizing liquid from a liquid source into the surrounding environment, where the apparatus comprises at least one manifold comprising at least one liquid port formed by a through-hole and at least one flow channel, wherein the liquid port is in fluid communication with the liquid source and the flow channel. The methods and apparatus includes at least one vaporization port in a planar structure connecting a first side of the structure to a second side, that is in fluid communication with the at least one flow channel and the surrounding environment, wherein fluid flow through the liquid and vaporization ports is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the structure, and the flow channels are substantially parallel to the plane of the structure. The methods and apparatus further includes at least one heating element that is in thermal communication to the at least one vaporization port and at least one flow channel.
RF DETECTION
A detection system may include a vessel configured to contain one or more substances, a transmitting antenna disposed within the vessel, a receiving antenna disposed within the vessel, and a control system. The control system may be configured to: transmit first radio-frequency (RF) energy into the vessel via the transmitting antenna; receive second RF energy from the vessel via the receiving antenna; and based on a comparison of the first RF energy and the second RF energy, determine a presence of a particular substance within the vessel.
RF DETECTION
A detection system may include a vessel configured to contain one or more substances, a transmitting antenna disposed within the vessel, a receiving antenna disposed within the vessel, and a control system. The control system may be configured to: transmit first radio-frequency (RF) energy into the vessel via the transmitting antenna; receive second RF energy from the vessel via the receiving antenna; and based on a comparison of the first RF energy and the second RF energy, determine a presence of a particular substance within the vessel.