Steam Engine Plants TRIZ Cases

A variable feedwater heating system adjusts final feedwater temperature using multiple valved steam extraction ports on a turbine.

Thermocline array segments pressure vessels to isolate thermal energy transfer, reducing energy consumption by pressurizing only active units.

A dual-coil electro-mechanical actuator drives steam turbine control valves using primary and secondary coils powered by independent UPS sources.

A continuous system converts tree waste into electricity using shear stations and pulverizing mechanisms.

Dynamic condition-based testing extends maintenance intervals and reduces mechanical stress by adapting test frequency to actual component wear.

A Kalina cycle system converts low-grade waste heat into carbon-free power using an ammonia-water working fluid mixture.

An intermediate fluid mediates heat transfer from high-grade sources, preventing organic fluid ignition while utilizing low-grade waste heat.

A wet steam Rankine cycle uses a positive displacement expander to generate mechanical power from exhaust gases.

A heat engine uses a common prestressing fluid to act on multiple cylinder-piston units for synchronized mechanical movement.

A supercritical steam turbine maintains higher base load pressure to sustain thermal efficiency during reduced capacity operation.

Dynamic simulation of generating units evaluates competing operating modes against cost functions and ambient forecasts to resolve efficiency trade-offs.

A thermal accumulator assembly integrates an expander generator within a hermetically sealed housing to process two-phase coolant vapor.

Extracted steam modulates hot reheater temperature at low loads, resolving efficiency trade-offs without mechanical burner adjustments.

A combined cycle power plant switches modes using a diverting flap to redirect exhaust gases, resolving efficiency versus flexibility trade-offs.

A clathrating agent transforms deep ocean water into a buoyant ice slurry that rises naturally to surface heat exchangers.

A flow rate regulating valve controls liquid working medium distribution across parallel heat exchangers.

Single radial-axial turbine merges expansion stages to eliminate multiple reducers and bearings while maintaining high power generation efficiency.

An auxiliary turbine extracts work from intermediate-pressure exhaust steam while a heat exchanger transfers thermal energy to boiler feed-water.

A tank pressure regulation system adjusts expansion tank pressure using a compressor and valve arrangement to optimize working fluid condensation.

This system merges constrained and general heat sources into a unified circuit, reducing configuration complexity while improving power generation efficiency.

A partial state condenser uses a sense reservoir and electrical sensor to regulate working fluid flow via a reservoir valve.

A multi-pressure organic rankine cycle system uses separate vaporizers to drive high and low pressure turbines from waste heat sources.

A thermal engine uses a phase change material and slider assembly to generate motion from temperature differentials.

A Stirling engine system recovers energy from industrial residue gases using a shared pressure control circuit.

Startup converter maintains gas turbine speed during boiler flushing, preventing thermal shock and clearance bridging while ensuring effective purging.

An Organic Rankine Cycle system cools process fluid using an evaporator and expansion machine to generate mechanical energy.

Micro-pulverized plastic combustion generates thermal energy for steam turbines, reducing waste disposal costs and pollutants.

An overflow mixing device recycles thermal energy from steam generators by condensing waste vapor into liquid.

An integrated boiler and compressor system recovers thermal energy from exhaust gas to drive a turbine.

Segmented feedwater maintains economizer temperatures above the dew point, preventing exhaust gas condensation and corrosion.

An H2 boiler recycles water from steam condensate to fuel electrolyzers, eliminating emissions and reducing net water demand.

Segmented recuperators resolve the contradiction between multi-source heat utilization efficiency and system configuration complexity.

An ORC drive system uses a segmented cooling fluid circuit to transfer waste heat from an internal combustion engine.

Segmented casings and drainage systems remove condensate to prevent water droplet erosion on rotor blades during saturated steam expansion.

Single rotor disc radial centrifugal turbine merges expansion stages while vertical multilevel condenser stacks chambers to reduce structural complexity.

A power storage apparatus buffers surplus energy from a fossil fuel-fired unit, supplying components during grid shortages to prevent operational disruptions.

A secondary working fluid loop converts condenser portions into boilers during cold months to increase energy output.

An externally heated thermodynamic engine employs a composite working fluid with distinct boiling points to improve thermal energy conversion efficiency.

An in-situ reheating system uses a liquid salt loop to increase steam temperature and thermodynamic efficiency, avoiding high nickel alloy costs.

Gradual heating medium flow adjustment suppresses rapid thermal stress and water hammer in the evaporator during device startup.

A heat exchanger downstream of an ORC turbine releases thermal energy from the working medium before condensation.

Direct heat exchange with fins and turbulators limits working fluid temperature, eliminating intermediate thermal fluid loops that increase system complexity.

High-pressure steam drives a thrust piston that balances axial loads, reducing reliance on oversized bearings.

Segmenting the generator cooling circuit via a shut-off valve and refrigerating machine lowers cooling water temperature to increase electrical power output.

Controller manages coupling between shape memory alloy engine and generator to recover waste thermal energy while reducing device complexity.

A triangular rotor divides a cylinder into three sections to convert thermal energy from an expanded working medium into kinetic output.

A boiler bypass line guides drum water to the pump inlet, maintaining operable intake pressure during condensate switching and preventing cavitation.

Independent section steam flow modulation prevents thrust bearing overload and high exhaust temperatures by decoupling HP and IP turbine sections.

A steam power plant integrates a heat reservoir with the feed water container to store thermal energy in preheated condensate.

Modular heat accumulators store thermal energy from carrier gas to balance renewable generation fluctuations while maintaining continuous turbine supply.