External combustion engine

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2007-08-28

2007-08-28

Nguyen, Hoang (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Motive fluid energized by externally applied heat

Process of power production or system operation

C060S671000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11398236

ABSTRACT:
An organic Rankine engine used to power a vehicle is provided with a quick-start system of pumps, electric heaters or pistons to generate a pressure differential across the motor, prior to the engine reaching operating conditions.

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