Power plants – Utilizing natural heat – Geothermal
Patent
1975-08-22
1978-04-18
Ostrager, Allen M.
Power plants
Utilizing natural heat
Geothermal
122 31R, 60670, 60649, F03G 700, F01K 2500
Patent
active
040843793
ABSTRACT:
An energy conversion system for the production of power from hot fluid sources which may contain dissolved solutes and undesirable noncondensable gases is disclosed in which direct heat transfer is utilized by said hot fluid sources to vaporize a working fluid which is then in turn utilized for the production of power. In the given system the working fluid is employed in such a manner as to blanket the appropriate interior surfaces of the apparatus thus preventing contamination by any of the dissolved solutes which subsequently may have precipitated out during the energy conversion stage of the power. Also disclosed is a modification of said energy conversion system whereby any loss of the said working fluid is prevented, thereby eliminating the necessity of their replacement, so that the given system can operate for extended periods of time without the added expense of providing for make-up fluid. Another disclosed feature in the given system is a method by which the noncondensable gases contained in the hot energy source fluid can be separated and then processed where necessary to enable the undesirable elements to be disposed of without injuring the environment. Details in the given disclosures further illustrate the different techniques required to accomplish the desired objects, i.e. efficient production of power, with respect to whether the incoming hot energy source fluid is in a liquid or gaseous state. The system may also be used as a cooling tower without the production of power.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2222575 (1940-11-01), Schutte
patent: 2561471 (1951-07-01), Hatfield
patent: 3845627 (1974-11-01), Hutchinson
patent: 3988895 (1976-11-01), Sheinbaum
Martella Mario A.
Ostrager Allen M.
LandOfFree
Energy conversion system does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Energy conversion system, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Energy conversion system will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2141061