Power plants – Motive fluid energized by externally applied heat – Process of power production or system operation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Nguyen, Hoang (Department: 3748)
Power plants
Motive fluid energized by externally applied heat
Process of power production or system operation
C060S677000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08006496
ABSTRACT:
Apparatuses and methods related to an engine for converting heat into mechanical output using a working fluid in a closed circulating system are disclosed. In some embodiments, the engine includes a pump to pressurize the working fluid, a regenerative heat exchanger to transfer heat from a first portion of the working fluid to a second portion, a heating device to heat the working fluid, and first and second scroll expanders to expand the working fluid and generate the mechanical output. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
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Nguyen Hoang
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
SECCO2 Engines, Inc.
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