| 摘要 |
A device for converting the latent heat released by a phase change in a first fluid into useful work, by injecting the fluid into a second fluid at near the phase transition temperature of the first fluid, with the combined fluid circulating through a closed loop of one or more turbines or other type of heat engine, with the combined fluid cooling as it does external work on passing through each turbine, so that the phase change occurs. A chain of turbines 1, 2, 3 and 4 form a closed loop with a main body of steam, being recirculated. Jet pumps 5, 6, 7 and 8 are used for injecting saturated steam into the largest cross section area parts of the conduit 9, linking the turbines. Each jet pump is fitted with a means of controlling the rate of steam flow through it. Two shafts 10 and 11 are rigidly attached to the two rows of turbines and rotate with them. Generator armatures 12 and 13 are fitted to the ends of the shafts.
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