摘要 |
The invention relates to a process and apparatus (10) for generating work, the apparatus (10) comprising at least one circuit for processing a working fluid in a thermodynamic cycle and mounted in a frame (11A) rotatable about an axis of rotation (12), the at least one circuit comprising, a compressor (13) for increasing the pressure in the working fluid, one or more expanders (17) in, on or downstream from the compressor (13) and extending in a direction having a tangential component, at least one channel (22) for the working fluid, a heat exchanger (18) for heating the accelerating working fluid in the channel (22), and a turbine (16) for generating work. |