High efficiency turboexpander

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1990-07-27

1991-09-10

Look, Edward K.

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

Method of operation

415205, F01D 100

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050469193

ABSTRACT:
A turboexpander with improved efficiency wherein fluid is introduced into the rotatable assembly at a negative incidence angle and expanded within the rotatable assembly along a pressure balanced flow path.

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