HEAT ENERGY UTILIZATION SYSTEM

摘要

A power generation system includes a prime mover subsystem (1) and a Rankinecycle heat energy utilization subsystem (10). The waste heat stream (7) from the prime mover subsystem (1) provides sufficient thermal content to power the heat energy utilization subsystem (10). The heat energy utilization subsystem (10) can include a hermetically sealed scroll device, which can expand the workin gfluid through a single or dual scroll pair (30a, 30b) configuration. The heat energy utilization subsystem (10) may also include a load-splitting controller (810), quick-start features and a capacity control module to facilitate rapid response to variable load conditions, as well as provide stand-alone operational capability. The load-splitting controller may incorporate a fuzzy logic controller (840) to coordinate operation between the two subsystems. Energy generated by the heat energy utilization subsystem can be in the form of heat for various domestic and process needs, or can provide supplemental electric current.