A compressor and method are provided, the compressor having elliptically-shaped combustion chambers including a first chamber having a first inlet and a first outlet, and a last chamber having an inlet and outlet. The first inlet is in communication with a low pressure plenum, the first outlet is in communication with the inlet of the last chamber, and the outlet of the last chamber is in communication with a high pressure plenum to define a flow pathway. A volume of gas is introduced into the first chamber at a first pressure. A fuel is injected into the first chamber, alternately at the foci, and ignited to advance the volume of gas along the flow pathway. A fuel is injected into the last chamber, alternately at the foci, and ignited on a schedule synchronized with ignition in the first chamber to further advance the volume of gas along the flow pathway.

A compressor and method are provided, the compressor having elliptically-shaped combustion chambers including a first chamber having a first inlet and a first outlet, and a last chamber having an inlet and outlet. The first inlet is in communication with a low pressure plenum, the first outlet is in communication with the inlet of the last chamber, and the outlet of the last chamber is in communication with a high pressure plenum to define a flow pathway. A volume of gas is introduced into the first chamber at a first pressure. A fuel is injected into the first chamber, alternately at the foci, and ignited to advance the volume of gas along the flow pathway. A fuel is injected into the last chamber, alternately at the foci, and ignited on a schedule synchronized with ignition in the first chamber to further advance the volume of gas along the flow pathway.

A pump that operates on the principle of internal combustion of gases in conjunction with the movement of fluid within a combustion chamber and various valve assemblies. The pump is capable of producing both vacuum and pressure through the process of combustion.

A gas compressor system includes a compression liquid holding tank in fluid communication with a combustion tank. A combustible fluid is directed to the combustion tank. An ignition system is provided for igniting the combustible fluid. A compression liquid flows between the liquid holding tank, the combustion tank, and a compression tank. A compressible gas is provided in the compression tank. The ignition of the combustible fluid drives the compression liquid from the combustion tank to the compression tank, compressing the compressible liquid. An HVAC&R system and a method of compressing gas are also disclosed.

A gas compressor system includes a compression liquid holding tank in fluid communication with a combustion tank. A combustible fluid is directed to the combustion tank. An ignition system is provided for igniting the combustible fluid. A compression liquid flows between the liquid holding tank, the combustion tank, and a compression tank. A compressible gas is provided in the compression tank. The ignition of the combustible fluid drives the compression liquid from the combustion tank to the compression tank, compressing the compressible liquid. An HVAC&R system and a method of compressing gas are also disclosed.

The present disclosure describes a method and apparatus for compressing gas, comprising providing elliptically-shaped combustion chambers including a first chamber having a first inlet and a first outlet, and a last chamber having a last inlet and a last outlet. The first inlet is in communication with a low pressure plenum, the first outlet is in communication with the last inlet, and the last outlet is in communication with a high pressure plenum to define a flow pathway. A volume of gas is introduced into the first chamber at a first pressure. A fuel is injected into the first chamber at the first focus and is ignited to advance the volume of gas along the flow pathway to the last combustion chamber. A fuel is injected into the last chamber at the first focus and is ignited to further advance the volume of gas along the flow pathway.

A pump capable of producing both positive pressure and a vacuum. The pump utilizes a combustion chamber and various valve assemblies. The pump operates via a process of internal gas combustion combined with the movement of fluid within a combustion chamber and various valve assemblies. The combustion of gas and fluid movement creates a force that is harnessed to generate vacuum or pressure from the combustion process.

A pump capable of producing both positive pressure and a vacuum. The pump utilizes a combustion chamber and various valve assemblies. The pump operates via a process of internal gas combustion combined with the movement of fluid within a combustion chamber and various valve assemblies. The combustion of gas and fluid movement creates a force that is harnessed to generate vacuum or pressure from the combustion process.

A pump that operates on the principle of internal combustion of gases in conjunction with the movement of fluid within a combustion chamber and various valve assemblies. The pump is capable of producing both vacuum and pressure through the process of combustion.

A pump that operates on the principle of internal combustion of gases in conjunction with the movement of fluid within a combustion chamber and various valve assemblies. The pump is capable of producing both vacuum and pressure through the process of combustion.