Abstract: A closed loop thermal cycle expander bypass flow control is described. An expander is positioned within and surrounded by a housing to receive a working fluid and rotate in response to expansion of the working fluid flowing through the expander. A bypass channel is positioned within and surrounded by the housing to define a fluid flow path that bypasses the expander. A fluid flow control sub-assembly is fluidically coupled to the expander and the bypass channel, and attached to the housing. The fluid flow control sub-assembly can receive the working fluid at a housing inlet and either flow the working fluid through the expander and block the working fluid from flowing through the bypass channel, or flow the working fluid through the housing bypassing the expander, flow the working fluid out via a housing outlet, and block the working fluid from flowing through the expander.

Abstract: A closed loop thermal cycle expander bypass flow control is described. An expander is positioned within and surrounded by a housing to receive a working fluid and rotate in response to expansion of the working fluid flowing through the expander. A bypass channel is positioned within and surrounded by the housing to define a fluid flow path that bypasses the expander. A fluid flow control sub-assembly is fluidically coupled to the expander and the bypass channel, and attached to the housing. The fluid flow control sub-assembly can receive the working fluid at a housing inlet and either flow the working fluid through the expander and block the working fluid from flowing through the bypass channel, or flow the working fluid through the housing bypassing the expander, flow the working fluid out via a housing outlet, and block the working fluid from flowing through the expander.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a generator configured to receive a flow of an organic working fluid. The generator includes a stator and a permanent magnet rotor configured to rotate within the stator to generate electricity. The generator further includes one or more components disposed within the generator and configured to be exposed to the flow of the organic working fluid. The one or more components each include an underlying component, and an encapsulant configured to withstand exposure to the organic working fluid to inhibit contact between the underlying component and the organic working fluid.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a waste heat recovery system includes multiple organic Rankine cycle (ORC) systems arranged in a cascade configuration. Each ORC system includes a heat exchanger that transfers heat to the working fluid to vaporize the working fluid. Each ORC system also includes an integrated power module that expands the working fluid to generate electricity.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a generator configured to receive a flow of an organic working fluid. The generator includes a stator and a permanent magnet rotor configured to rotate within the stator to generate electricity. The generator further includes one or more components disposed within the generator and configured to be exposed to the flow of the organic working fluid. The one or more components each include an underlying component, and an encapsulant configured to withstand exposure to the organic working fluid to inhibit contact between the underlying component and the organic working fluid.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a waste heat recovery system includes multiple organic Rankine cycle (ORC) systems arranged in a cascade configuration. Each ORC system includes a heat exchanger that transfers heat to the working fluid to vaporize the working fluid. Each ORC system also includes an integrated power module that expands the working fluid to generate electricity.

Abstract: An aspect encompasses an engine system wherein a turbocharger is coupled to an internal combustion engine to receive exhaust from the engine and to provide compressed air for combustion to the engine. The turbocharger is driven to generate the compressed air by the exhaust from the engine. An expander/generator is coupled to the turbocharger to receive at least a portion of the compressed air and generate electricity by expanding the compressed air.