Patent ID: 7421835
Filing Date: 2008-09-09
Classification: F02C

Abstract:
1. A power generation system comprising: a compressed air source having first and second compressed air outlets; a first stage electrical power generation means for generating a first electrical power output adapted to receive a first portion of compressed air from said compressed air source and having a first stage compressed air inlet in fluid communication with said first compressed air outlet; a second stage electrical power generation means for generating a second electrical power output adapted to receive a second portion of compressed air from said compressed air source and having a second stage compressed air inlet in fluid communication with said second compressed air outlet; fuel source means for providing 100% of a fuel for said power generation system to said first stage electrical power generation means; and fluid communication means for providing fluid communication between a first stage exhaust gas outlet of said first stage electrical power generation means and a fuel inlet of said second stage electrical power generation means.