Patent classifications
F01K23/04
Systems and methods for the capture of heat energy, long-distance conveyance, storage, and distribution of the captured heat energy and power generated therefrom
A stand-alone long-distance closed-loop heat energy capture, conveyance, and delivery system, comprises three closed-loop modules in serial communication. The first module is in communication with a first closed-loop piping infrastructure interconnected with a source of heat energy, and has a LBP liquid circulating therein whereby the LBP liquid is converted into its gas phase when flowing through the source of heat energy thereby capturing a portion of heat energy therefrom, and is converted into its liquid phase when flowing through a first heat exchanger that transfers the captured-heat energy to a second closed-loop piping infrastructure wherein also is circulating a LBP liquid. The second closed-loop module may extend for long distances. The captured-heat energy in the second module is transferred to a third closed-loop piping infrastructure wherein is also circulating a LBP liquid. The captured-heat energy is transferred from the third module to a delivery site.
COMBINED POWER GENERATION SYSTEM AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF
A combined power generation system includes a gas turbine, a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) configured to heat feedwater using combustion gases discharged from the gas turbine and having a high-pressure section, a medium-pressure section, and a low-pressure section having different pressure levels, an ammonia decomposer decomposing ammonia with the combustion gases discharged from the gas turbine, a first exhaust gas line through which the exhaust gases discharged from the gas turbine are transferred to the HRSG, a second exhaust gas line through which the exhaust gases discharged from the gas turbine are transferred to the ammonia decomposer, a third exhaust gas line through which the exhaust gases discharged from the ammonia decomposer are transferred to the HRSG, and a decomposed gas transfer tube connecting the ammonia decomposer and the combustor to transfer decomposed gases generated with the decomposition of ammonia to the combustor.
COLD ENERGY RECOVERY FACILITY AND MARINE VESSEL
A cold energy recovery facility includes a liquid hydrogen tank configured to store liquid hydrogen a first circuit configured to circulate a first working medium, a second circuit configured to circulate a second working medium having a freezing point higher than the first working medium, a first turboexpander provided in the first circuit, the first turboexpander being configured to be driven by the first working medium in a gas state, a second turboexpander provided in the second circuit, the second turboexpander being configured to be driven by the second working medium in a gas state, a first heat exchanger configured to vaporize the liquid hydrogen from the liquid hydrogen tank by heat exchange with the first working medium, a second heat exchanger configured to vaporize the first working medium in a liquid state by heat exchange with the second working medium, and a third heat exchanger configured to vaporize the second working medium in a liquid state by heat exchange with a heat medium, wherein the first circuit and the first turboexpander form a part of a first thermodynamic cycle that uses the liquid hydrogen as a low-temperature heat source in the first heat exchanger, and the second circuit and the second turboexpander form a part of a second thermodynamic cycle that uses the first working medium as a low-temperature heat source in the second heat exchanger.
Systems and methods for power production using nested CO.SUB.2 .cycles
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods useful for power production. In particular, a power production cycle utilizing CO.sub.2 as a working fluid may be combined with a second cycle wherein a compressed CO.sub.2 stream from the power production cycle can be heated and expanded to produce additional power and to provide additional heating to the power production cycle.
Systems and methods for power production using nested CO.SUB.2 .cycles
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods useful for power production. In particular, a power production cycle utilizing CO.sub.2 as a working fluid may be combined with a second cycle wherein a compressed CO.sub.2 stream from the power production cycle can be heated and expanded to produce additional power and to provide additional heating to the power production cycle.
Organic Rankine cycle system with supercritical double-expansion and two-stage heat recovery
The present invention discloses an Organic Rankine cycle system with supercritical double-expansion two-stage heat recovery, comprising a first-stage evaporation cycle system, a second-stage evaporation cycle system and a mixing system. The present invention has lower heat loss in the heat exchange process, better heat exchange effect and improved utilization efficiency of waste heat.
Organic Rankine cycle system with supercritical double-expansion and two-stage heat recovery
The present invention discloses an Organic Rankine cycle system with supercritical double-expansion two-stage heat recovery, comprising a first-stage evaporation cycle system, a second-stage evaporation cycle system and a mixing system. The present invention has lower heat loss in the heat exchange process, better heat exchange effect and improved utilization efficiency of waste heat.
Heat cycle facility
The heat cycle facility includes: a first vaporizer that vaporizes a first liquid heating medium by combusting fuel; a first motive power generator that generates motive power by using as a drive fluid a first gas heating medium obtained at the first vaporizer; a condenser that condenses the first gas heating medium discharged from the first motive power generator by heat-exchanging the first gas heating medium for a second liquid heating medium; a circulator that pressurizes the first liquid heating medium obtained at the condenser and supplies the pressurized first liquid heating medium to the first vaporizer; a second vaporizer that produces gaseous ammonia by heat-exchanging the second liquid heating medium for liquid ammonia; and a supplier that supplies the liquid ammonia to the second vaporizer.
Heat cycle facility
The heat cycle facility includes: a first vaporizer that vaporizes a first liquid heating medium by combusting fuel; a first motive power generator that generates motive power by using as a drive fluid a first gas heating medium obtained at the first vaporizer; a condenser that condenses the first gas heating medium discharged from the first motive power generator by heat-exchanging the first gas heating medium for a second liquid heating medium; a circulator that pressurizes the first liquid heating medium obtained at the condenser and supplies the pressurized first liquid heating medium to the first vaporizer; a second vaporizer that produces gaseous ammonia by heat-exchanging the second liquid heating medium for liquid ammonia; and a supplier that supplies the liquid ammonia to the second vaporizer.
Particle-based thermal energy storage systems
Methods and devices for long-duration electricity storage using low-cost thermal energy storage and high-efficiency power cycle, are disclosed. In some embodiments it has the potential for superior long-duration, low-cost energy storage.