A regenerative, parallel-compound, dual-fluid heat engine is set forth wherein important engine parameters are specified and linked to each other in a manner which maximizes engine efficiency and throughput for an engine of this type.
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This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application, Ser. No. 534,479 filed Dec. 19, 1974 (U.S. Pat. No. 3,976,661) entitled "Parallel-Compound Dual Fluid Heat Engine" by Dah Yu Cheng.
A control system is disclosed for controlling Cheng dual-fluid cycle engines over a wide operating range to maintain high efficiency under partial load conditions.
A control system is disclosed for controlling Cheng dual-fluid cycle engines over a wide operating range to maintain high efficiency under partial load conditions.
A shipboard engine system and method of operating includes two compressors with an intercooler, a compressor turbine, a power turbine, a combustor for combining fuel, air and water. Heat exchangers remove heat from the exhaust and use it to preheat the water to the combustor. Spray condensers recover water from the exhaust for reuse. Water purification apparatus is used to remove acid from the water. The system is designed for stoichiometric operation at full load and run with increased efficiency at part load to give a total lower fuel consumption.
A control system is disclosed for controlling Cheng dual-fluid cycle engines over a wide operating range to maintain high efficiency under partial load conditions.
A heat and electric power supply system includes a regenerative gas turbine and an adsorption refrigerator recovering exhaust heat of exhaust gas from the gas turbine and is provided with inlet air cooling equipment including a spray device for spraying cold water from the adsorption refrigerator into an air-intake port of the regenerative gas turbine and a humidifier effecting humidification by hot water injection from the refrigerator into a compressor delivery port of the regenerative gas turbine. The cooling by cold water and humidification by hot water injection are effected according to operational conditions.