VEHICLE RECUPERATOR

摘要

An engine may have a recuperator that may be powered by an electrical generator driven by the engine. The recuperator may be disposed within or incorporated into a compressor discharge of the engine, such as in the form of a vane or tube. The engine may be configured to operate in a variety of modes at least some of which may use thermal energy from the recuperator to heat a fluid flow stream of the engine. An energy storage device may be used with an electrical generator to provide power to a load.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
an engine having:
a compressor and a turbine coupled together with a flow path there between by which a fluid flow stream is flowable from the compressor to the turbine, the compressor having a compressor discharge through which the fluid flow stream exits the compressor, the turbine being configured to generate power;a combustor located between the compressor and the turbine, the combustor being configured to provide heat to the fluid flow stream before entering the turbine;at least one recuperator disposed downstream of the compressor, the recuperator being configured to transfer heat with the fluid flow stream en route to the combustor; and an electric generator operatively coupled to the turbine to receive at least a portion of the power generated by the turbine, the electric generator further being in communication with the at least one recuperator.