Marine propulsion – Diverse engine means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Avila, Stephen (Department: 3617)
Marine propulsion
Diverse engine means
C440S0880HE, C440S08900C
Reexamination Certificate
active
07121906
ABSTRACT:
According to the present invention, a method and apparatus for generating power aboard a marine vessel is provided. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a Rankine Cycle device that includes at least one of each of an evaporator, a turbo-generator that includes a turbine coupled with an electrical generator, a condenser, and a refrigerant feed pump; (b) disposing the one or more evaporators within an exhaust duct of a power plant of the marine vessel; (c) operating the power plant; and (d) selectively pumping refrigerant through the Rankine Cycle device, wherein refrigerant exiting the evaporator powers the turbine, which in turn powers the generator to produce power.
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Avila Stephen
Carrier Corporation
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