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ORC Systems Using Non-Automotive Non-Hermetic Scroll Expanders

Systems in this area include several purpose built scrolls, and modified air compressor scrolls.

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7 document(s) in database

*Title:*	Research on a scroll expander used for recovering work in a fuel cell	Very detailed analysis of scroll theory and operation. Results of prototype system.
*Author(s):*	Gao Xiaojun, Li Liansheng, Zhao Yuanyang, Shu Pengcheng, Jiang Shen
*Organization:*	National Engineering Research Center of Fluid Machinery & Compressors, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, P.R. China and Tianjin Commercial University,
*Publisher:*	International Journal of Thermodynamics, Vol. 7, No. 1
*Date Published:*	2004-03-00
*Date Posted:*	2009-02-28
*Internal Link:*	05-(1-8)-gao.pdf
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*Title:*	Development of a hybrid compressor-expander module for automotive fuel cell applications	Discusses a program to develop a hybrid compressor-expander to extend the range of fuel cell powered vehicles. In addition to several scroll configurations, there is also a discussion of several turbine configurations.
*Author(s):*	Paul McTaggart
*Organization:*	DOE & TIAX
*Publisher:*	TIAX LLC
*Date Published:*	2004-12-23
*Date Posted:*	2009-02-28
*Internal Link:*	878237.pdf
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*Title:*	Green power from America's home heating industry	CHP pep talk with several examples using ORC. A complete system prototype on slide 19 and unusually thick scroll on slide 22.
*Author(s):*	S. Freedman
*Organization:*	ECR International
*Publisher:*
*Date Published:*	2003-12-08
*Date Posted:*	2009-02-28
*Internal Link:*	ECR022103revised.pdf
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*Title:*	Simulation of an innovative stand-alone solar desalination system using an organic rankine cycle	Mentions using a scroll compressor but does not specify type. Assumed to be non-automotice scroll. Compares R134a, R227ea, R236fa, R245fa.
*Author(s):*	Andreas Schuster, Jurgen Karl, Sotirios Karellas
*Organization:*	Technische Universität München, Institute of Energy Systems, Garching, Germany and National Technical University of Athens, Laboratory of Steam Boilers and Thermal Plants, Athen, Greece
*Publisher:*	International Journal of Thermodynamics, Vol. 10, No. 4
*Date Published:*	2007-12-00
*Date Posted:*	2009-02-28
*Internal Link:*	007-155_SCHUSTER.pdf
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*Title:*	Experimental study and modeling of a low temperature Rankine cycle for small scale cogeneration	Extensive general theory. Detailed description of system based on modified oiless scroll air compressor.
*Author(s):*	Sylvain Quoilin
*Organization:*	University of Liege, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department, Thermodynamics Laboratory
*Publisher:*
*Date Published:*	2007-05-00
*Date Posted:*	2009-02-28
*Internal Link:*	TFE_SQ010607.pdf
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*Title:*	Field feeding and advanced sustainment technology	ORC system built into field kitchen.
*Author(s):*
*Organization:*	DOD
*Publisher:*
*Date Published:*	2006-04-14
*Date Posted:*	2009-03-05
*Internal Link:*	fast.pdf
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*Title:*	Oiless compressors and expanders	Airsquared designs and manufactures purpose built scroll expanders.
*Author(s):*
*Organization:*	Air Squared Inc., Broomfield, CO
*Publisher:*
*Date Published:*	2006-06-08
*Date Posted:*	2009-03-05
*Internal Link:*	E15H22N4.25.pdf
*External Link:*	www.airsquared.com