US3722211A
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Prime mover system utilizing trifluoroethanol as working fluid
Assignee: HALOCARBON PROD CORP
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Filing: 1970-09-28
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1990-09-28
Abstract
Abstract An anti-pollution heat engine including a prime mover system wherein the working fluid comprises trifluoroethanol, preferably containing about 3 to 25 percent of water by weight.
Inventors
- 👤 R Conner
- 👤 L Ferstandig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:29
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01K; F01K25/00; F01K25/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
19 words
A system according to claim 1, wherein said fluid comprises about 3 to 25 percent of water by weight.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
A system according to claim 1, wherein the expander is a turbine, piston engine or helical screw.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
A vehicle driven by a prime mover system according to claim
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
In the conversion of heat into motive power by vaporizing and superheating a portion of the fluid in a reservoir and then allowing said fluid vapor to expand, condense and return to said reservoir, said expansion moving a member, the improvement which comprises heating said fluid to a temperature of about 400* to 750* F., said fluid consisting essentially of trifluoroethanol containing about 1 to 40 percent of water by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A process according to claim 5, wherein said fluid is heated to about 400* to 600* F.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A process according to claim 5, wherein, the fluid vapor prior to expansion is under a maximum pressure of about 300 to 1, 500 psia, the tendency toward decomposition fostered by said pressure being counteracted by the stabilizing effect of said water.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 7, wherein said fluid comprises about 3 to 25 percent of water by weight.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to claim 6, wherein said moving member is a reciprocating piston and drives a vehicle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A process according to claim 9, wherein said moving member is a turbine blade and drives a vehicle.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |