Heat reservoir for a steam engine

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2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Campbell, Thor S (Department: 3742)

Electric resistance heating devices

Heating devices

Tank or container type liquid heater

C392S441000, C392S444000, C392S456000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07933506

ABSTRACT:
A heat reservoir for storing the energy necessary for powering heat engines, particularly steam engines, is disclosed. The heat reservoir converts electrical energy into thermal energy through the use of electrical resistance heating coils bathed in one or more high heat capacity metals. Loss of heat through thermal conduction is minimized through the use of an insulating jacket surrounding the reservoir. The stored heat can be quickly transferred to a working fluid, such as steam, by using both a heat storage metal and a heat exchanger metal that possess high thermal conductivity.

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