JEREMY L WALTER
Engineers in State College, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE044460E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
State College, PA 16801
Professional information
Head, Arl Integrated Power Systems Dept. At The Pennsylvania State University
Position:
Head, ARL Integrated Power Systems Dept. at The Pennsylvania State University
Location:
State College, Pennsylvania Area
Industry:
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Work:
The Pennsylvania State University
- State College, Pennsylvania Area since Feb 1981
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Head, ARL Integrated Power Systems Dept.
Westinghouse Electric Company
- Churchill, PA Jun 1980 - Feb 1981
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Senior Engineer
Penn State University
- University Park, PA Sep 1979 - May 1980
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Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Education:
Penn State University 1971 - 1979
BS, MS, PhD, Mechanical Engineering Central High School, Martinsburg, PA 1968 - 1971
BS, MS, PhD, Mechanical Engineering Central High School, Martinsburg, PA 1968 - 1971
Dynamic Condensate System
US Patent:
6199382, Mar 13, 2001
Filed:
Nov 23, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/447612
Inventors:
Jeremy L. Walter - State College PA
Robert W. Royer - State College PA
Michael E. Crouse - State College PA
Robert W. Royer - State College PA
Michael E. Crouse - State College PA
Assignee:
Penn State Research Foundation - University Park PA
International Classification:
F01K 1302
US Classification:
60646
Abstract:
The present invention is a dynamic condensate system which can replace the hotwell designs currently available. The dynamic condensate system enhances the performance of a compact closed Rankine-cycle or similar engine using a single small-volume apparatus which actively separates noncondensables from the subcooled condensate; lowers condenser pressure; boosts feed-pump inlet pressure; allows the hotwell volume to remain at ambient pressure; and eliminates lateral acceleration effects on the engine. The dynamic condensate system includes a liquid ring pumping element and a side-branch hotwell. There is an inlet to the liquid ring pumping element from a condenser of the engine for receiving liquid and vapor flow. An outlet from the liquid ring pumping element provides a flow path for liquid from the dynamic condensate system to a feed pump of the engine. A discharge port from the liquid ring pumping element provides a flow path to the side-branch hotwell to remove vapor from the liquid and vapor flow from the condenser.