Reciprocating external-combustion engine and method of operating the same

A reciprocating external combustion engine wherein energy is transfered to air acting as a working gas by injection into the air of liquid water at a high temperature and pressure. The liquid water is injected either directly into the cylinder or into a preliminary mixing chamber. The water acts as...

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Main Author FISCHER, VICTOR HERBERT
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 20.01.1982
Subjects
BLASTING
COMBUSTION ENGINES
ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL
ENGINE PLANTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
ENGINES USING SPECIAL WORKING FLUIDS OR CYCLES
HEATING
HOT GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT POSITIVE-DISPLACEMENT ENGINEPLANTS
HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
LIGHTING
MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
STEAM ACCUMULATORS
STEAM ENGINE PLANTS
STEAM ENGINES
USE OF WASTE HEAT OF COMBUSTION ENGINES
WEAPONS
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Summary:A reciprocating external combustion engine wherein energy is transfered to air acting as a working gas by injection into the air of liquid water at a high temperature and pressure. The liquid water is injected either directly into the cylinder or into a preliminary mixing chamber. The water acts as a heat-transfer medium for heating the air. Spontaneous vaporization of the liquid water on injection increases the pressure of the air which drives the piston before being exhausted. The exhaust water is recovered and recycled. The cylinder is scavenged and refilled with a fresh charge of air.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP19800304648