Title:
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IMPROVING EFFICIENCY OF ELECTRICITY GENERATION
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPS5514991
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
This invention relates to Rankine cycle engines and to improved methods of operation whereby catalytic oxidation of a major proportion of the fuel takes place in the boiler section of the engine. In order to improve the operation of a Rankine engine, the engine is modified to include a combustor having a thermally stable and oxidation resistant monolith containing a multiplicity of flow paths or channels, the monolith being made from a catalyst material or supporting a catalyst material for the catalytic combustion of the combustible gases and injected fuel.
Inventors:
BAANAADO EDOBAADO ENGA
Application Number:
JP5622779A
Publication Date:
February 01, 1980
Filing Date:
May 08, 1979
Export Citation:
Assignee:
JOHNSON MATTHEY CO LTD
International Classes:
F01K23/10; B01J23/00; F01K3/18; F02B51/02; F02G1/04; F23C13/00; F23D99/00; (IPC1-7): F01K23/10