Power plants – Combustion products used as motive fluid – Process
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-11
2005-10-11
Rodriguez, William H. (Department: 3746)
Power plants
Combustion products used as motive fluid
Process
C252S070000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06952925
ABSTRACT:
Air intake temperature in a gas turbine is regulated by a heat exchange fluid having a low viscosity at low temperatures. The circulated heat transfer fluid preferably comprises an alkali metal formate, most preferably potassium formate. The potassium formate may be blended with other alkali metal formate(s), with alcohol, glycols, salt brines, or any combination of glycols, alcohols, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Nitrates, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, water and/or or other salt brines.
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Diaz Jeff
Hallman John Henry
Hyland William J.
Lewis William Larry
Veldman Ray
Clearwater International LLC
Moser, Patterson & Sheridan L.L.P.
Rodriguez William H.
SME Associates, Inc.
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