US4008758A
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Intermittent energy input salt bath chemical processor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-04-17
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Granted: 1977-02-22
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Expires: 1995-04-17
Abstract
Abstract Solar energy is collected and recoverable in a central place as high temperature heat. The heat is delivered to a large reservoir of salt, thereby raising the temperature of the salt and melting the salt solids. The salt reservoir provides an energy reservoir from which heat is withdrawn for chemical processing. The heat withdrawn from the salt heats the oil shale for the production of gases without the process of combustion burning.
Inventors
- 👤 Talbot A. Chubb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:02
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K5/00; C09K5/02; C09K5/06; C09K5/063; C09K5/16; C10; C10G; C10G1/00; C10J; C10J3/00; C10J3/02; C10J3/06; C10J3/10; C10J3/20; C10J3/72; C10J3/74; F; F28; F28D; F28D20/00; F28D20/02; F28D20/021; C10J2200/00; C10J2200/36; C10J2300/00; C10J2300/09; C10J2300/0913; C10J2300/0946; C10J2300/0953; C10J2300/0973; C10J2300/0976; C10J2300/12; C10J2300/1284; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/14; Y02E70/00; Y02E70/30; Y02P; Y02P20/00; Y02P20/10; Y02P20/133
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A heat-transfer, heat reservoir, chemical processor which comprises: a salt or salt eutectic reservoir; means in the bottom of said reservoir for heating a salt eutectic within said reservoir; a pipe-like chamber through which materials to be processed in said reservoir are transmitted; means for transmitting said material through said pipe-like chamber; means for withdrawing heat from said salt or salt eutectic in said reservoir and transmitting heat to said materials transmitted through said pipe-like chamber; a mechanical means for removing salt deposits from said heat-withdrawal means; and output means connected with said pipe-like chamber for receiving gaseous products of reaction from said materials processed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A heat-transfer, heat reservoir, chemical processor which comprises: a salt or salt eutectic reservoir; means in the bottom of said reservoir for heating a salt eutectic within said reservoir; a pipe-like chamber through which materials to be processed in said reservoir are transmitted; means for transmitting said material through said pipe-like chamber; means for withdrawing heat from said salt or salt eutectic in said reservoir and transmitting heat to said materials transmitted through said pipe-like chamber; a mechanical means for removing salt deposits from said heat-withdrawal means; and output means connected with said pipe-like chamber for receiving gaseous products of reaction from said materials processed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A heat transfer of heat reservoir, chemical processor as claimed in claim 1; in which said heat withdrawal means is immersed within said salt or salt eutectic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A heat transfer, heat reservoir, chemical processor as claimed in claim 2; wherein, said salt is eutectic is NaCl + CaCl 2 .
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A heat transfer, heat reservoir, chemical processor as claimed in claim 2; wherein said salt eutectic is NaCl + MgCl 2 .
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
A heat transfer, heat reservoir, chemical processor as claimed in claim 2; in which said heat withdrawal means comprises a plurality of toroidal reservoirs each connected with said pipe-like chamber by a plurality of pipe containers; said reservoirs including liquid mercury therein (or other volatile liquid) which vaporizes and condenses upon said pipe-like chamber wall to heat said material therein.
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) | 1980-02-22 | 1980-08-23 | 1981-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-22 | 1984-08-23 | 1985-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-22 | 1988-08-23 | 1989-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |