Patent ID: 6484504
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: F01C,F02B,F02G,F04C,F04D,F05D

Abstract:
A system for generating electricity comprising a power generating device and, operatively connected thereto, a fluid lubricated rotary positive displacement compressor system, wherein:(a) said fluid lubricated rotary positive displacement system is comprised of a rotary positive displacement compressor, wherein said rotary positive displacement compressor has a discharge pressure of from about 20 to about 950 pounds per square inch gauge, a pressure ratio per stage of from about 1.1 to about 30, and a flow capacity of from about 5 to about 3,000 standard cubic feet per minute; and (b) said fluid lubricated rotary positive displacement system is comprised of a receiving tank connected to said rotary positive displacement compressor, means for feeding gas at a pressure of from about 0.2 to about 400 pounds per square inch gauge to said rotary positive displacement compressor, means for feeding liquid to said receiving tank, means for cooling a mixture of said gas and said liquid, means for separating said mixture of said gas and said liquid, and means for feeding said liquid to said rotary positive displacement compressor.