Power plants – Motive fluid energized by externally applied heat – Power system involving change of state
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-30
2010-02-23
Nguyen, Hoang M (Department: 3748)
Power plants
Motive fluid energized by externally applied heat
Power system involving change of state
C060S676000, C060S677000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07665304
ABSTRACT:
A method for generating power, comprising the steps of: a) providing a Rankine Cycle device that includes a plurality of turbo-generators, each including a turbine coupled with an electrical generator, and at least one of each of an evaporator, a condenser, and a refrigerant feed pump; b) disposing the one or more evaporators within an exhaust duct of a power plant of a marine vessel; c) operating the power plant; and d) selectively pumping refrigerant through the Rankine Cycle device.
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