The Chemours Company
USE OF PERFLUOROHEPTENES IN POWER CYCLE SYSTEMS
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Abstract:
A process is provided for converting heat energy from a heat source to mechanical work or electricity by utilizing a working fluid comprising perfluoroheptene. The process comprises heating a working fluid using heat supplied from the heat source; and expanding the heated working fluid to generate mechanical work. Also provided is an organic Rankine power cycle system utilizing a working fluid comprising perfluoroheptene. Further provided is a method of replacing the working fluid of an Organic Rankine Power Cycle System designed and configured to utilize a working fluid comprising HFC-245fa with a working fluid comprising of a perfluoroheptene.
Status:
Application
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
7 Dec 2021
Issue date:
24 Mar 2022