Patent ID: 8316655
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: F25B

Abstract:
1. A method for converting thermal energy at a low temperature into thermal energy at a relatively high temperature by means of mechanical energy and vice versa with a working medium, the working medium runs through a closed thermodynamic circulation process, wherein the circulation process exhibits the following working steps: adiabatic compression of the working medium, isobaric conduction of heat away from the working medium by means of a heat exchange medium, Reversible adiabatic relaxing of the working medium, Isobaric supply of heat to the working medium by means of a heat exchange medium, wherein, in order to increase or decrease the pressure of the working medium during compression or relaxation, the working medium is relayed essentially radially outward or inward in relation to a rotational axis, and generates an increase or decrease in the centrifugal force acting on the working medium, where in the working medium during the closed circulation process as well as the heat exchange media are routed around the rotational axis for purposes of heat supply and removal, so that the flow energy of the working medium is essentially retained during the closed circulation process.