US3238729A
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Steam turbine power plants
Assignee: Associated Electrical Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1963-07-15
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1983-07-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frankel Adolf
- 👤 Brazier Peter Harding
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:47
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01K; F01K7/00; F01K7/34; F01K7/40; F01K7/42; F22; F22D; F22D1/00; F22D1/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A STEM TURBINE POWER PLATE INCLUDING: (A) A STEAM TURBINE; (B) FEED WATER HEATING MEANS ARRANGED TO HEAT FEED WATER PASSING TO A STEAM GENERATING UNIT SUPPLYING THE STEAM TURBINE; (C) A FIRST CONDENSING SECTION OF THE FEED WATER HEATING MEANS ARRANGED TO HEAT THE FEED WATER: (D) A SECOND CONDENSING SECTION OF THE FEED WATER HEATING MEANS ARRANGED FURTHER TO HEAT WATER DISCHARGED FROM THE FIRST SECTION; (E) A BLEED POINT ON THE STEAM TO THE FIRST AND (F) FIRST AND SECOND BLEED CONDUITS CONNECTED TO SAID BLEED POINT TO FURNISH BLEED STEAM TO THE FIRST AND SECOND CONDENSING SECTIONS RESPECTIVELY, MEANS FOR PROPORTIONING THE PRESSURE IN SAID FIRST AND SECOND BLEED CONDUIT SO THAT THE PRESSURE OF THE STEAM ENTERING THE SECOND CONDENSING SECTION IS GREATER THAN THE ENTERING THE FIRST CONDENSING SECTION IS GREATER BY THE SATURATION TEMPERATURE OF THE STEAM IN THE SECOND CONDENSING SECTION IS GREATER THAN THE SATURATION TEMPERATURE OF THE STEAM IN THE FIRST CONDENSING SECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A STEM TURBINE POWER PLATE INCLUDING: (A) A STEAM TURBINE; (B) FEED WATER HEATING MEANS ARRANGED TO HEAT FEED WATER PASSING TO A STEAM GENERATING UNIT SUPPLYING THE STEAM TURBINE; (C) A FIRST CONDENSING SECTION OF THE FEED WATER HEATING MEANS ARRANGED TO HEAT THE FEED WATER: (D) A SECOND CONDENSING SECTION OF THE FEED WATER HEATING MEANS ARRANGED FURTHER TO HEAT WATER DISCHARGED FROM THE FIRST SECTION; (E) A BLEED POINT ON THE STEAM TO THE FIRST AND (F) FIRST AND SECOND BLEED CONDUITS CONNECTED TO SAID BLEED POINT TO FURNISH BLEED STEAM TO THE FIRST AND SECOND CONDENSING SECTIONS RESPECTIVELY, MEANS FOR PROPORTIONING THE PRESSURE IN SAID FIRST AND SECOND BLEED CONDUIT SO THAT THE PRESSURE OF THE STEAM ENTERING THE SECOND CONDENSING SECTION IS GREATER THAN THE ENTERING THE FIRST CONDENSING SECTION IS GREATER BY THE SATURATION TEMPERATURE OF THE STEAM IN THE SECOND CONDENSING SECTION IS GREATER THAN THE SATURATION TEMPERATURE OF THE STEAM IN THE FIRST CONDENSING SECTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |