CRYOGENIC POWER EXTRACTION
First Claim
1. A system for cryogenic power extraction, comprising:
- a heat exchanger configured to heat a cryogenic working fluid using exhaust heat from a heat source; and
a turbine configured to generate power from the heated cryogenic working fluid.
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Abstract
Various examples are provided for cryogenic power extraction. In one example, among others, a system for cryogenic power extraction includes a heat exchanger that can heat a cryogenic working fluid using exhaust heat from a heat source, and a turbine that can generate power from the heated cryogenic working fluid. In another example, a method includes heating a cryogenic working fluid with waste heat from a heat source and driving a turbine with the heated cryogenic working fluid. Power produced by the turbine can be used drive a mechanical load and/or generate electricity for use by an electrical load. For example, waste heat from a combustion engine of a vehicle can be used to generate power for driving mechanical loads of the engine and/or to generate electricity for charging a battery of the vehicle.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for cryogenic power extraction, comprising:
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a heat exchanger configured to heat a cryogenic working fluid using exhaust heat from a heat source; and a turbine configured to generate power from the heated cryogenic working fluid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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