Power plants – Utilizing natural heat – Geothermal
Patent
1975-03-06
1978-08-01
Ostrager, Allen M.
Power plants
Utilizing natural heat
Geothermal
60648, 62 2, 62467R, 237 2B, 126271, F03G 702, F24J 302
Patent
active
041034937
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for use of solar energy. The method and apparatus has the advantage and benefit of providing for use of all collected solar energy, whether or not there is an immediate need in the home for heating. Solar energy is also used for cooling a home or existing building structure via utilization of a heat pump system. The apparatus comprises in combination a direct boil solar collector which boils a refrigerant therein, a Rankine cycle engine for converting heat energy transferred to said refrigerant to kinetic energy, a generator, a heat pump system, and means connected to the Rankine cycle to selectively transfer said kinetic energy from the Rankine engine to the generator or the heat pump. Excess energy not utilized for heating or cooling the home system is returned to a utility power grid for a credit for the home owner and immediate redistribution by the utility to other users.
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Hansen, Lind, Meyer
Ostrager Allen M.
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