Patent ID: 6729137
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: F01K,F01N,F02B,F02G,Y02T

Abstract:
An energy converting system used to convert heat energy from a heat source, the system comprising:a heating channel having at least one surface in thermal contact with the heat source and having at least one inlet through which a first fluid enters and at least one outlet through which the first fluid exits, wherein the heat energy is transferred to the first fluid within the heating channel to expand and accelerate the first fluid from the inlet to the outlet; a thermal insulation surrounding at least a portion of the heating channel; at least one expander disposed in an expander housing and having an inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the heating channel for converting the transferred energy of the first fluid into useable energy; and an imploding chamber disposed within the expander housing adjacent to the expander for condensing the first fluid, wherein the transferred energy of the first fluid is further extracted to enhance the efficiency of the system.