Patents by Inventor Alex Mortiz

Alex Mortiz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of and means for using a two-phase fluid for generating power in a rankine cycle power plant
    Patent number: 5038567
    Abstract: A method for using a two-phase fluid includes separating the fluid into its two phases, oen of which is a hot gas containing energy in the form of latent heat, and one of which is a hot liquid containing energy in the form of sensible heat; converting sensible heat in the liquid to sensible heat in a working fluid for producing preheated working fluid; and transferring latent heat in the gas to the preheated working fluid for vaporizing the same at substantially constant temperature and pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Ormat Turbines, Ltd.
    Inventor: Alex Mortiz