Patent ID: 6497748
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
A method for removing non-condensible gas from a working fluid utilized in a thermodynamic system, comprising:a) using a vapor generator to vaporize the working fluid; b) directing the vaporized working fluid to an energy conversion device, the energy conversion device converting into useful work heat energy contained in the vaporized working fluid; c) condensing the vaporized working fluid to form a condensed working fluid; d) returning the condensed working fluid to the vapor generator; e) while performing steps a-d, drawing-off a portion of the working fluid from the thermodynamic system; f) separating non-condensible gas from the portion of the working fluid drawn-off from the thermodynamic system; and g) returning to the thermodynamic system working fluid separated from the non-condensible gas.