Abstract: Provided herein are geothermal power generating systems utilizing supercritical carbon dioxide as a working fluid and superheating the extracted the emitted carbon dioxide utilizing external combustion of the hydrocarbons concurrently extracted with the emitted carbon dioxide to increase enthalpy and thermodynamic cycle efficiency. Methods for producing power are also provided.

Abstract: A communication system and method for enhancing the effectiveness of wireless and wired systems. The communication system comprising a communication management system performing dynamic switching of communication transceivers and dynamic addressing of communication devices within the network of communication devices with an extended caller identification system to become a true unified communications system.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to power generation and compression methods requiring high efficiency and low capital cost. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to an inside-out ramjet having both circumferential components and radial components on a single shaft to maximize exergy efficiency and minimize system size.

Abstract: A communication system and method for enhancing the effectiveness of wireless and wired systems. The communication system comprising a communication management system performing dynamic switching of communication transceivers and dynamic addressing of communication devices within the network of communication devices with an extended caller identification system to become a true unified communications system.

Abstract: A communication system and method for enhancing the effectiveness of wireless and wired systems. The communication system comprising a combination of (A) a communication device with two separate transceivers and a unique access number (B) said transceivers with a short-range wireless or wired transceiver and long-range wireless transceiver, (C) a communication management system from the group of local communication management system for individual coordinated device connectivity, distributed communication management system for management of multiple communication devices, (D) said communication management system performing dynamic switching of communication transceivers and dynamic addressing of communication devices within the network of communication devices. Suitable wireless medium include wireless optical means, wireless power-line carrier means, wireless radio-frequency means, and wireless radar means.

Abstract: Solar energy conversion systems and methods use solar collectors and working fluid management systems to provide both efficient and safe operation under a wide range of operating conditions. In one embodiment, a solar collector and at least one fluid accumulator preferably with an integral heat exchanger, and at least two mass flow regulator valves enable working fluid flow into and out of the fluid accumulator.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to power generation methods and secondary processes yielding a supply of carbon dioxide. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a supercritical carbon dioxide cycle power generator utilizing at least a portion of waste heat from the secondary process that also provides at least a portion of carbon dioxide within the supercritical carbon dioxide cycle.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to power generation methods and secondary processes requiring high radiant and emissivity homogeneous combustion to maximize production output. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a top cycle power generator with combustion exhaust modified to have radiant flux in excess of 500 kW per square meter and emissivity greater than 0.90, and supercritical CO2 power generating cycle to maximize energy efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to power generation methods and secondary processes requiring high radiant and emissivity homogeneous combustion to maximize production output. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a top cycle power generator with combustion exhaust modified to have radiant flux in excess of 500 kW per square meter and emissivity greater than 0.90, and supercritical CO2 power generating cycle to maximize exergy efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to power generation methods and secondary processes requiring high radiant and emissivity homogeneous combustion to maximize production output. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a top cycle power generator with combustion exhaust modified to have radiant flux in excess of 500 kW per square meter and emissivity greater than 0.90, and supercritical CO2 power generating cycle to maximize exergy efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to non-linear solar receivers particularly optimized for high temperature thermodynamic cycles. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a non-linear solar receiver comprised of at least two heat exchangers with one first set of heat exchangers increasing the enthalpy in a relatively lower temperature to the one second set of heat exchangers increasing the enthalpy of either the thermodynamic cycle working fluid or a heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to high-energy composition utilized with reactors and combustors for generating electricity either directly through nuclear or magnetic energy, or indirectly through thermal energy that incorporate the high-energy composition into at least one reactor operable at a temperature greater than 1000 Celsius and containing the composition with at least one co-reactant of Boron-10, with the Boron-10 specifically enabling an at least five percent increase of energy generation and/or efficiency as compared the same reaction without Boron-10. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to the Boron-10 composition within a high-energy reactor operable at a temperature at least 1000 Celsius and a method that applies at least one externally applied force acting upon the Boron-10 portion of the reactor.

Abstract: A communication system and method for enhancing the effectiveness of wireless and wired systems. The communication system is comprised of a communication management system and at least one wireless communication device to initiate the communication of marketing messages for marketing to the wireless communication device.

Abstract: A communication system and method for enhancing the effectiveness of wireless and wired systems. The communication system comprising a communication management system performing dynamic switching of communication transceivers and dynamic addressing of communication devices within the network of communication devices with an extended caller identification system to become a true unified communications system.

Abstract: A high efficiency method for synthesizing biomass fuels leveraging the synergistic impact of ionic liquids on both the significant gains in pretreatment of biomass and the utilization of the combination of ionic liquids and carbon dioxide under supercritical conditions for energy generation is provided. The strategic use of heat exchangers, preferably microchannel heat exchangers and microchannel reactors further increase the efficiency and performance of the system by extensive heat recovery and the direct utilization of the biomass solution as the working fluid of a thermodynamic cycle.

Abstract: A high efficiency thermodynamic power conversion cycle is disclosed using thermal storage, atmospheric heat exchangers, and wind channeling in a synergistic method. Using the preferred configuration with ground source water, solar collectors, and heat pump including the further preferred utilization of ionic liquids or electride solutions as the working fluid in the system, achieves optimal total energy efficiency and enables otherwise insufficient thermal differentials to effectively generate power.

Abstract: A high efficiency absorption heat pump cycle is disclosed using a high pressure stage, a supercritical cooling stage, and a mechanical energy extraction stage to provide a non-toxic combined heat, cooling, and energy system. Using the preferred carbon dioxide gas with partially miscible absorber fluids, including the preferred ionic liquids as the working fluid in the system, the present invention desorbs the CO.sub.2 from an absorbent and cools the gas in the supercritical state to deliver heat. The cooled CO.sub.2 gas is then expanded, preferably through an expansion device transforming the expansion energy into mechanical energy thereby providing cooling, heating temperature lift and electrical energy, and is returned to an absorber for further cycling. Strategic use of heat exchangers, preferably microchannel heat exchangers comprised of nanoscale powders and thermal-hydraulic compressor/pump can further increase the efficiency and performance of the system.

Abstract: A nanoemulsion composition having enhanced oxidative stability, emulsion stability, and health benefits. The composition may include individual ingredients or a synergistic blend of non-reducing sugars, sugar polyols, medium-chain triglycerides, polysaccharides, polyphenols, phospholipids, chitosan, and alpha-casein, beta-casein, kappa-casein or protein fragments, glycopeptides, phosphopeptides. The composition may optionally be further utilized for the prevention of hypercholesterolemia or bone (and teeth) mineral loss.

Abstract: A bioactive complex composition having enhanced oxidative stability, emulsion stability, mineral rich transparent beverages and a wide range of functional health benefits. The composition may include as a base composition individual ingredients or a synergistic blend of mineral salts, Omega-3 rich oils, phospholipids, chitosan, and alpha-casein, beta-casein, kappa-casein or protein fragments, glycopeptides, phosphopeptides. The composition may optionally be further utilized for the prevention of hypercholesterolemia, bone (and teeth) mineral loss, treatment of mental health diseases, heart health, additional nutritional supplementation, and treatment of additional medical conditions.

Abstract: A communication system and method for enhancing the effectiveness of wireless and wired systems. The communication system comprising a combination of (A) a communication device with two separate transceivers and a unique access number (B) said transceivers with a short-range wireless or wired transceiver and long-range wireless transceiver, (C) a communication management system from the group of local communication management system for individual coordinated device connectivity, distributed communication management system for management of multiple communication devices, (D) said communication management system performing dynamic switching of communication transceivers and dynamic addressing of communication devices within the network of communication devices. Suitable wireless medium include wireless optical means, wireless power-line carrier means, wireless radio-frequency means, and wireless radar means.