Boosting systems for converting heat into useable work. The systems can be modular with the ability to add boost chambers as modules to a base design. The systems can have driving chambers with volumes that are mechanically adjustable.

Boosting systems for converting heat into useable work. The systems can be modular with the ability to add boost chambers as modules to a base design. The systems can have driving chambers with volumes that are mechanically adjustable.

A method for operating a double-action piston pump of an application system for applying a fluid medium to a substrate, wherein the piston pump has a piston which is movable between a first reversal point and a second reversal point for delivering the fluid medium, wherein on reaching the first reversal point and the second reversal point, the movement direction of the piston is reversed, wherein during an output period, the fluid medium is output by means of an output device, and during an interruption period, an output of the fluid medium by means of the output device is interrupted, wherein during the interruption period, the movement direction of the piston is reversed, wherein on reversal of the movement direction during the interruption period, the piston is situated at an intermediate position between the first reversal point and the second reversal point.

A method for operating a double-action piston pump of an application system for applying a fluid medium to a substrate, wherein the piston pump has a piston which is movable between a first reversal point and a second reversal point for delivering the fluid medium, wherein on reaching the first reversal point and the second reversal point, the movement direction of the piston is reversed, wherein during an output period, the fluid medium is output by means of an output device, and during an interruption period, an output of the fluid medium by means of the output device is interrupted, wherein during the interruption period, the movement direction of the piston is reversed, wherein on reversal of the movement direction during the interruption period, the piston is situated at an intermediate position between the first reversal point and the second reversal point.

A gas transfer and depressurization system that is configured to transfer gas from a first location to a second location wherein during the transfer of gas the pressure of the first location is reduced. The gas transfer and depressurization system includes a drive chamber having an interior volume with a drive assembly movably disposed therein. A first cylinder and a second cylinder are operably coupled to the drive chamber on opposing sides thereof. The drive assembly includes a drive rod having portions extending into the first cylinder and second cylinder wherein the drive rod has pistons formed on opposing ends thereof. A controller is operably coupled to a compressed air source and is configured to provide compressed air into said drive chamber so as to reciprocally move the drive assembly. Gas blocks and coupling block are additionally present and facilitate flow of gas intermediate the first and second cylinders.

A gas transfer and depressurization system that is configured to transfer gas from a first location to a second location wherein during the transfer of gas the pressure of the first location is reduced. The gas transfer and depressurization system includes a drive chamber having an interior volume with a drive assembly movably disposed therein. A first cylinder and a second cylinder are operably coupled to the drive chamber on opposing sides thereof. The drive assembly includes a drive rod having portions extending into the first cylinder and second cylinder wherein the drive rod has pistons formed on opposing ends thereof. A controller is operably coupled to a compressed air source and is configured to provide compressed air into said drive chamber so as to reciprocally move the drive assembly. Gas blocks and coupling block are additionally present and facilitate flow of gas intermediate the first and second cylinders.

A method for operating a double-action piston pump of an application system for applying a fluid medium to a substrate, wherein the piston pump has a piston which is movable between a first reversal point and a second reversal point for delivering the fluid medium, wherein on reaching the first reversal point and the second reversal point, the movement direction of the piston is reversed, wherein during an output period, the fluid medium is output by means of an output device, and during an interruption period, an output of the fluid medium by means of the output device is interrupted, wherein during the interruption period, the movement direction of the piston is reversed, wherein on reversal of the movement direction during the interruption period, the piston is situated at an intermediate position between the first reversal point and the second reversal point.

A reciprocating piston motor, motor-pump assembly and method for driving a pump. The piston motor includes a pressure medium housing, comprising a first pressure medium chamber having a first pressure medium piston, a second pressure medium chamber having a second pressure medium piston, and a pressure medium control system. The pressure medium control system includes a pressure medium inlet and outlet that are operatively connected to the pressure medium housing. The pressure medium control system is configured to move the pressure medium pistons. A coupling system is provided that is configured to combine the driving forces generated by the first and second pressure medium pistons for driving a fluid pump.

A dual pneumo-hydraulic pump unit is provided. The dual pneumo-hydraulic pump unit includes a central pneumatic cylinder that works in the center of two hydraulic piston pumps. The two hydraulic piston pumps are mounted parallel to the plunger of the central pneumatic cylinder, positioned one on each side. Compressed air or other pressurized gases are used to move the central pneumatic cylinder, as a source of motor energy to pump oil under pressure to a hydraulic pressure accumulator for later activation of hydraulic actuators.

A dual pneumo-hydraulic pump unit is provided. The dual pneumo-hydraulic pump unit includes a central pneumatic cylinder that works in the center of two hydraulic piston pumps. The two hydraulic piston pumps are mounted parallel to the plunger of the central pneumatic cylinder, positioned one on each side. Compressed air or other pressurized gases are used to move the central pneumatic cylinder, as a source of motor energy to pump oil under pressure to a hydraulic pressure accumulator for later activation of hydraulic actuators.