US4922709A
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Plant for the generation of mechanical energy, and a process for generating the energy
Assignee: Turbo Consult BV
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Filing: 1988-11-28
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Granted: 1990-05-08
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Expires: 2008-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A plant for the generation by means of a gaseous fluid of mechanical energy comprising an assembly consisting of a gas turbine (1) with a combustion chamber (4) and a compressor unit (C) driven by a turbine (T). The turbine (T) is fed by compressed air from the unit (C) after its passage through a main heat exchanger (3) arranged in the exhaust of the gas turbine (1). The outlet (10) of the compressor-turbine (T) is in fluid communication with the combustion chamber (4).
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Hendriks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:48
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02C; F02C3/00; F02C3/36; F02C3/04; F02C3/10; F02C3/20; F02C3/30; F02C6/00; F02C6/003; F02C7/00; F02C7/08; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E20/00; Y02E20/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A plant for the generation of mechanical energy by using a fluid, the plant comprising: (a) a gas turbine; (b) a plurality of compressor units; (c) a plurality of compressor turbines for driving the compressor units, the compressor turbines being connected in series with the compressor units; (d) a combustion chamber connected with the gas turbine, the expanded air from the compressor turbines being directed into the combustion chamber; (e) a main heat exchanger being disposed between the compressor turbines and the compressor units, the exhaust from the gas turbine being directed through the main heat exchanger; (f) an interim heat exchanger being disposed between the compressor units; (g) a first external heat exchanger being disposed downstream of the main heat exchanger; and (h) a second external heat exchanger being disposed between the last compressor turbine and the combustion chamber of the gas turbine; wherein the first and the second external heat exchangers enable a predetermined h/p ratio to be achieved between the thermal power given off in the interim and the external heat exchangers and the mechanical power delivered to the gas turbine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A plant for the generation of mechanical energy by using a fluid, the plant comprising: (a) a gas turbine; (b) a plurality of compressor units; (c) a plurality of compressor turbines for driving the compressor units, the compressor turbines being connected in series with the compressor units; (d) a combustion chamber connected with the gas turbine, the expanded air from the compressor turbines being directed into the combustion chamber; (e) a main heat exchanger being disposed between the compressor turbines and the compressor units, the exhaust from the gas turbine being directed through the main heat exchanger; (f) an interim heat exchanger being disposed between the compressor units; (g) a first external heat exchanger being disposed downstream of the main heat exchanger; and (h) a second external heat exchanger being disposed between the last compressor turbine and the combustion chamber of the gas turbine; wherein the first and the second external heat exchangers enable a predetermined h/p ratio to be achieved between the thermal power given off in the interim and the external heat exchangers and the mechanical power delivered to the gas turbine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The plant according to claim 1, wherein an efficiency level of 35% is achieved.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The plant according to claim 1, wherein the plant operates in the region of between 50 and 3000 kW.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The plant according to claim 1, further comprising an injector disposed in the combustion chamber, the injector being in fluid connection with a water storage tank, the water storage tank being connected between the compressor units on the cooling side of the interim heat exchanger to further reduce the emission of NO x .
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The plant according to claim 1, further comprising: (i) means for raising the temperature of the fluid stream of the compressor turbines.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB604028A
Cited
FR2224642A1
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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) | 1993-05-07 | 1993-11-06 | 1994-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-07 | 1997-11-06 | 1998-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-07 | 2001-11-06 | 2002-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |