Method and apparatus for extracting useful energy from a superheated vapor
CA 1234293 A · Owner: Thermal Engine Technology, Inc. · Inventors: Lagow, Ralph J.
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The invention disclosed herein relates to an improved method and apparatus for extracting useful energy from the superheated vapor of a working fluid by a vapor actuated power generating device. The apparatus utilized includes a high pressure vessel which receives a superheated vapor and contains one or more positive displacement piston and cylinder assemblies connected to a rotational output shaft with the top face of each piston directly connected to a larger piston and cylinder assembly which operates at lower pressure and is contained within one of the low pressure sections of the apparatus which also serves as the condenser. The low pressure piston is axially connetted to an injector …
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- Granted March 22, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 22, 2005.
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