18119182. RECOVERING WATER AND/OR HEAT ENERGY FROM POWERPLANT COMBUSTION PRODUCTS simplified abstract (Raytheon Technologies Corporation)

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RECOVERING WATER AND/OR HEAT ENERGY FROM POWERPLANT COMBUSTION PRODUCTS

Organization Name

Raytheon Technologies Corporation

Inventor(s)

Neil J. Terwilliger of Cheshire CT (US)

RECOVERING WATER AND/OR HEAT ENERGY FROM POWERPLANT COMBUSTION PRODUCTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18119182 titled 'RECOVERING WATER AND/OR HEAT ENERGY FROM POWERPLANT COMBUSTION PRODUCTS

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a powerplant with a recovery system that condenses water vapor into water using a condenser and then evaporates the water into steam using an evaporator to provide steam to the turbine engine core during operation.

  • The powerplant includes a turbine engine core that powers a mechanical load.
  • The core of the turbine engine consists of a compressor section, a combustor section, and a turbine section.
  • A recovery system in the powerplant includes a condenser and an evaporator.
  • The core flowpath extends through the compressor section, combustor section, turbine section, evaporator, and condenser.
  • The recovery system condenses water vapor into water using the condenser and evaporates the water into steam using the evaporator to provide steam to the turbine engine core.
  • The recovery system can operate in two modes: providing steam to the turbine engine core during the first mode and flowing water through the evaporator during the second mode.

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in power generation plants, industrial processes, and other systems requiring efficient energy conversion.

Problems Solved: 1. Efficient recovery of water vapor in a powerplant system. 2. Providing steam to the turbine engine core for optimal operation. 3. Enhancing overall energy efficiency in power generation processes.

Benefits: 1. Improved energy efficiency. 2. Reduced water consumption. 3. Enhanced performance of the turbine engine core.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in power generation plants, manufacturing facilities, and other industrial settings to improve energy efficiency and reduce water usage.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the recovery system in the powerplant improve energy efficiency? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology?

Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research focuses on optimizing the recovery system in powerplants for increased efficiency and performance.


Original Abstract Submitted

A powerplant includes a turbine engine core configured to power a mechanical load. The turbine engine core includes a core compressor section, a core combustor section and a core turbine section. A recovery system includes a condenser and an evaporator. A core flowpath extends sequentially through the core compressor section, the core combustor section, the core turbine section, the evaporator and the condenser from an inlet into the core flowpath to an exhaust from the core flowpath. The recovery system is configured to condense water vapor flowing through the core flowpath into water using the condenser. The recovery system is configured to evaporate the water into steam using the evaporator and to provide the steam to the turbine engine core during a first mode of operation. The recovery system is configured to flow the water through the evaporator during a second mode of operation.

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