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Combined cycle total energy system
Assignee: Williams International Corp
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Filing: 1983-02-07
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Granted: 1986-06-17
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Expires: 2003-02-07
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a system for the co-generation of steam and electricity from a gaseous fuel. A Brayton cycle turbine drives first and second fuel and air compressors as well as an electric generator. Steam is also produced by the system for direct utilization or to drive a steam turbine which also drives the generator.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Joy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:09
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01K; F01K23/00; F01K23/12; F01K23/16; F02; F02C; F02C7/00; F02C7/36; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P80/00; Y02P80/10; Y02P80/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A system for the co-generation of steam and electricity comprising: a source of gaseous fuel, a source of air, means for mixing said fuel and air to form a relatively lean fuel/air mixture, a gas turbine, a first fuel/air mixture compressor directly driven by said turbine, a second fuel/air mixture compressor driven by said turbine for further compressing said fuel/air mixture, a catalytic burner between said second compressor and gas turbine, a motor/generator, a steam turbine, means coupling said gas turbine, motor/generator, first and second compressors and steam turbine to one another, a source of water, a steam boiler connected to said source of water and to the exhaust system of said gas turbine, a steam economizer connected to said boiler, a steam superheater in heat exchange relationship with the exhaust system of said gas turbine disposed between said economizer and said steam turbine, and controllable means for bypassing superheated steam from said superheater around said steam turbine to maximize steam or electric power output of said system, selectively.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
169 words
A system for the co-generation of steam and electricity comprising: a source of gaseous fuel, a source of air, means for mixing said fuel and air to form a relatively lean fuel/air mixture, a gas turbine, a first fuel/air mixture compressor directly driven by said turbine, a second fuel/air mixture compressor driven by said turbine for further compressing said fuel/air mixture, a catalytic burner between said second compressor and gas turbine, a motor/generator, a steam turbine, means coupling said gas turbine, motor/generator, first and second compressors and steam turbine to one another, a source of water, a steam boiler connected to said source of water and to the exhaust system of said gas turbine, a steam economizer connected to said boiler, a steam superheater in heat exchange relationship with the exhaust system of said gas turbine disposed between said economizer and said steam turbine, and controllable means for bypassing superheated steam from said superheater around said steam turbine to maximize steam or electric power output of said system, selectively.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-06-16 | 1989-12-16 | 1990-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-06-16 | 1993-12-16 | 1994-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-06-16 | 1997-12-16 | 1998-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |