The following major technology advancements developed by the program are described: significant improvements in Rankine component performance,efficiency, size and weight in the following areas; vapor generator; feed pump, condensers, expanders, and burners; and advancement in the state-of-art for high heat flux heat exchangers, low emissions combustion, controls, once through boiling, and heat engine working fluids. The commercialization results presented in this study reflect a total industry initiative. In fact, the technology was used in fields other than the intended automotive field. The government policy after the termination of the Rankine program was to insure proper documentation of the results. No attempt was made to encourage technology transfer and commercialization of the basic technology. This study shows the societal and economical impacts that are possible when research technology is converted into products for the marketplace, and also the degree of difficulty associated with technology conversion.
Rankine automotive system technology assessment report: Final Report
Der Rankine-Prozeß im Kraftfahrzeug: Technische Bewertung. Abschlußbericht
US Government Reports ; Oct ; 1-79
1988
79 Seiten
Report
Englisch