17961667. WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM simplified abstract (General Electric Company)
Contents
- 1 WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ryan St. Pierre of Jacksonville FL (US)
Kevin Edward Hinderliter of Cincinnati OH (US)
Michael Vadnais of Milwaukee WI (US)
WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17961667 titled 'WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The gas turbine engine described in the patent application includes a waste heat recovery system that separates core airflow into primary exhaust airflow and waste heat recovery airflow for improved efficiency.
- The gas turbine engine comprises a compressor section, a combustion section, a turbine section, and an exhaust section in serial flow order.
- A turbine rear frame extends through the core airflow downstream of the turbine section, defining a leading edge within the core airflow.
- The waste heat recovery system separates core airflow exiting the turbine section into primary exhaust airflow and waste heat recovery airflow.
- A heat source exchanger is positioned to receive the waste heat recovery airflow for energy recovery.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various industries such as power generation, aviation, and marine propulsion systems.
Problems Solved
This innovation addresses the challenge of maximizing energy efficiency in gas turbine engines by recovering waste heat for additional power generation.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include increased overall efficiency, reduced fuel consumption, and lower emissions due to improved waste heat recovery.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include power plants, aircraft engines, and marine propulsion systems.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for waste heat recovery systems in gas turbine engines is the use of regenerative heat exchangers to improve efficiency.
Unanswered Questions
How does the waste heat recovery system impact the overall performance of the gas turbine engine?
The patent application does not provide specific data on the performance improvements achieved by the waste heat recovery system.
Are there any limitations or challenges associated with implementing this technology in existing gas turbine engines?
The patent application does not address any potential limitations or challenges that may arise when integrating the waste heat recovery system into current gas turbine engine designs.
Original Abstract Submitted
A gas turbine engine includes a compressor section, a combustion section, a turbine section, and an exhaust section in serial flow order and together defining a core air flowpath. The gas turbine engine also includes a turbine rear frame extending through the core air flowpath at a location downstream of the turbine section and defining a leading edge within the core air flowpath. The gas turbine engine also includes a waste heat recovery system operable to separate, at or upstream of the leading edge of the turbine rear frame, a core airflow exiting the turbine section into a primary exhaust airflow and a waste heat recovery airflow. The waste heat recovery system comprises a heat source exchanger positioned to receive the waste heat recovery airflow.
