Abstract: A deuterium-fueled heat source that utilizes solid state electrolysis device(s) that deposit D atoms onto, and remove D atoms from, a metal reactor plate containing deuterium diffusion-impeding inclusions.

Abstract: A deuterium-fueled heat source that utilizes solid state electrolysis device(s) that deposit D atoms onto, and remove D atoms from, a metal reactor plate containing deuterium diffusion-impeding barriers.

Abstract: A deuterium-fueled heat source that utilizes solid state electrolysis device(s) that deposit D atoms onto, and remove D atoms from, a metal reactor plate containing deuterium diffusion-impeding barriers.

Abstract: A thermochemical transport system for energy in which heat is transported from the point of receiving to the point of delivery by a working fluid which undergoes endothermic reaction by methane-steam reforming at the heat receiving end and exothermic methanation at the heat delivery end. The working fluid is a mixture of methane, steam, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen, for which the ratio of atomic oxygen to atomic carbon is y and the ratio of atomic hydrogen to atomic carbon is 2y+2z+4 where y is between 1 and 5 and z is between 0.1 and 5.

Abstract: The CO.sub.2 --CH.sub.4 reforming-methanation chemical cycle provides an ractive means of transporting energy, such as solar energy, from the place of generation to the place of use. CO.sub.2 /CH.sub.4 molar ratios of 2.0-7.0 permit the use of low-temperature pipelines, while lowering the carbon removal temperature of the system. Catalyst specificity is required to provide high methanation reaction temperature without carbon deposition.

Abstract: An improved energy storage superheater assembly for storing heat energy rlting from solar or other types of energy. An enclosed housing includes a heat transfer means in the bottom or top which is heated by SO.sub.2 +O.sub.2 due to solar chemical reaction or any other suitable means. The heat transfer means heats wet steam in a superheater piping that passes through the heat transfer means to produce superheated steam. A plurality of vertical, potassium-containing steel wall heat pipes extends from the heat transfer means and distributes heat over the large area of the housing. Vertical containers which contain a salt are assembled among the vertical pipes and are heated by the heat radiated and convected from the vertical pipes in order to store heat in the salt-containers by "heat of fusion". During heat withdrawal, heat is radiated and convected from the salt-containers to the vertical steel pipes. Heat is carried to the heat transfer means by the steel pipes which in turn heats the superheater tubes.

Abstract: A spiral passage chemical converter-heat exchanger formed by a cross-sectally rectangular housing containing a pair of rows each containing a plurality of side-by-side passages. The rectangular housing is wound into a spiral with the innermost row forming inlet passages and the outermost row forming outlet passages. Thermal contact exists between inflow passages and outflow passages. The outer end of the spiral is connected with an inlet and an outlet. The inlet joins the innermost row of passages and the outlet joins the outermost row of passages. The inner end of the spiral is capped, with a common wall separating the upper and lower passages slotted so that fluid flows from the inlet passages to the outlet passages. As can be seen when the structure is in a spiral, the inlet passages are between the outlet passages with the outlet passages forming the outer exposed surface of the spiral and the inlet passages forming the surface of the opening through the spiral at the center.

Abstract: Storage of thermal energy in a ternary mixture of salts which comprises from 22.5 to 26.5 weight percent of sodium chloride, from 18.5 to 22.5 weight percent of potassium chloride and from 53.0 to 57.0 weight percent of magnesium chloride.

Abstract: A chemical converter-heat exchanger formed by a plurality of rows of paral, horizontal channels in a housing through which an inflowing fluid is heated. Vertical columns of horizontal channels connect alternately with an inlet and outlet manifold and carry the fluid back and forth horizontally in vertical columns of horizontal channels so that the inflowing fluid is partially heated by the outflowing fluid. Means are provided so that the bottom face of the housing is heated by the sun which in turn heats the fluid as the fluid passes through the bottom channels in the housing. A plurality of units may be mounted together to increase the output.

Abstract: A "coldness-storage" unit for use in a refrigeration storage and cooling tank system for nighttime coolant storage while providing for subsequent daytime cooling. The "coldness-storage" unit has a closed tank which includes a plurality of cans containing a liquid material which freezes at a temperature below room temperature. The outer surface of the cans are coated with a wicking surface and the tank includes a condensable liquid such as butane, which vaporizes to fill the unoccupied space in the tank with butane vapor. The ends of the wick covered cans touch the butane so that the butane wets the wicks. A refrigerator/compressoris operated to cool condensation coils in the tank. The butane vapors in the unoccupied space condense on the condensation coils giving off heat to the refrigerator/compressor coils which lowers the vapor pressure within the tank.

Abstract: Storage of thermal energy in a ternary mixture of salts which comprises from 22.5 to 26.5 weight percent of sodium chloride, from 18.5 to 22.5 weight percent of potassium chloride and from 53.0 to 57.0 weight percent of magnesium chloride.

Abstract: An energy storage system useful for storing energy due to sun light and making use of the stored energy when the sun is not shining. The storage tank system includes a liquid therein which is heated as a result of the sun's energy. The heated liquid evaporates and subsequently condenses onto cans of a salt. The condensing liquid heats the salt which stores the heat. The heated liquid vapors also condenses on steam pipes to produce steam for operating a turboelectric generator. When the sun is not shining the stored heat in the salt cans evaporates liquid which continues to condense on the steam pipes generating steam until the sun shines. A spray keeps the salt cans wet during the night time period.

Abstract: Solar energy is collected and recoverable in a central place as high temperature heat. The heat is delivered to a large reservoir of salt, thereby raising the temperature of the salt and melting the salt solids. The salt reservoir provides an energy reservoir from which heat is withdrawn for chemical processing. The heat withdrawn from the salt heats the oil shale for the production of gases without the process of combustion burning.

Abstract: A reservoir of salt eutectic which includes a plurality of heat pipes in the bottom through which a hot gas passes, and pipes near the top through which water passes and is converted to steam. Means is provided for scraping the salt from the pipes so that the pipes will give off sufficient heat.

Abstract: A gas dissociation solar thermal power system in which SO.sub.3 in a solar furnace is heated by a sun ray reflector. The SO.sub.3 dissociates into SO.sub.2 + O.sub.2 + absorption of heat. The SO.sub.2 + O.sub.2 gas is directed through a salt-heat chamber where it recombines into SO.sub.3 and gives off heat. The SO.sub.3 is directed back to the solar furnace and repeats the cycle. Useful heat is taken from the salt-heat chamber for operation of an electrical generator or other desired equipment.