Patent ID: 7654073
Filing Date: 2010-02-02
Classification: F02C,F03D,F03G,F05D,H02S,Y02B,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A solar power-generating system comprising: means for forming a primary fluid at a first range of elevated temperature and pressure; means for forming a secondary fluid at a second range of temperature and pressure, less than the first range, at least one of the means for forming the primary and secondary fluids including a solar-powered system configured to form the corresponding fluid; a substantially thermally insulated mixing and expansion device in fluid communication with the means for forming the primary and secondary fluids, the thermally insulated mixing and expansion device being configured to expand at least one of the primary and secondary fluids and form a working fluid therefrom wherein the means for forming the primary fluid comprises: a plurality of reactors having a common first housing; and a combusting device having a second housing, wherein