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Microturbine power generating system

  • US 6,198,174 B1
  • Filed: 01/28/2000
  • Issued: 03/06/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A microturbine power generating system, comprising:

  • a turbine for converting gaseous heat energy into mechanical energy;

    a power converter for converting the mechanical energy produced by the turbine into electrical energy, the power converter having a rotating portion and a non-rotating portion; and

    a single tieshaft having a diameter of less than about one-half inch, the tieshaft connecting the turbine and the rotating portion of the power converter, wherein, during operation of the microturbine power generating system, said tieshaft, turbine and rotating portion of the power converter rotate in unison at speeds of at least about 60,000 rpm.

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