US3264826A
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Method of peaking a power plant system
Assignee: Combustion Engineering Inc
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Filing: 1963-08-08
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1983-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Kane
- 👤 Jr Edward L Kochey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:24
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01K; F01K7/00; F01K7/16; F01K7/22; F01K13/00; F01K13/02; F01K3/00; F01K3/18; F01K3/24; F01K3/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A VAPOR PLANT SYSTEM COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A MAIN HIGH-TEMPERATURE HIGH-PRESSURE VAPOR GENERATOR, HAVING FIRST AND SECOND HEATING SURFACES, AND A VALVE FOR STOPPING FLOW OF VAPOR FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND HEATING SURFACES, A FLASH TANK, PIPING ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FLASH TANK COMPRISING, VALVED MEANS CONNECTING SAID FIRST HEATING SURFACE TO SAID FLASH TANK, VALVED MEANS CONNECTING SAID FLASH TANK TO SAID SECOND HEATING SURFACE, AN AUXILIARY BOILER THE OPERATING PRESSURE OF WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER THAN SAID MAIN STEAM GENERATOR, HAVING MEANS CONNECTING TO SAID FLASH TANK; A FIRST TURBINE PORTION RE CEIVING VAPOR PRODUCED IN SAID MAIN VAPOR GENERATOR, REHEATER MEANS RECEIVING THE EXHAUST FROM SAID FIRST TURBINE PORTION, A SECOND TURBINE PORTION RECEIVING VAPOR FROM SAID REHEAT MEANS; VALVED MEANS FOR CONVEYING VAPOR FROM SAID PIPING ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FLASH TANK, AND INTRODUCING IT INTO THE EXHAUST VAPOR FROM SAID FIRST TURBINE PORTION FOR CONVEYANCE TO AND THROUGH SAID SECOND TURBINE PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A VAPOR PLANT SYSTEM COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A MAIN HIGH-TEMPERATURE HIGH-PRESSURE VAPOR GENERATOR, HAVING FIRST AND SECOND HEATING SURFACES, AND A VALVE FOR STOPPING FLOW OF VAPOR FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND HEATING SURFACES, A FLASH TANK, PIPING ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FLASH TANK COMPRISING, VALVED MEANS CONNECTING SAID FIRST HEATING SURFACE TO SAID FLASH TANK, VALVED MEANS CONNECTING SAID FLASH TANK TO SAID SECOND HEATING SURFACE, AN AUXILIARY BOILER THE OPERATING PRESSURE OF WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY LOWER THAN SAID MAIN STEAM GENERATOR, HAVING MEANS CONNECTING TO SAID FLASH TANK; A FIRST TURBINE PORTION RE CEIVING VAPOR PRODUCED IN SAID MAIN VAPOR GENERATOR, REHEATER MEANS RECEIVING THE EXHAUST FROM SAID FIRST TURBINE PORTION, A SECOND TURBINE PORTION RECEIVING VAPOR FROM SAID REHEAT MEANS; VALVED MEANS FOR CONVEYING VAPOR FROM SAID PIPING ASSOCIATED WITH SAID FLASH TANK, AND INTRODUCING IT INTO THE EXHAUST VAPOR FROM SAID FIRST TURBINE PORTION FOR CONVEYANCE TO AND THROUGH SAID SECOND TURBINE PORTION.
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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |