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Cyclone’s Waste Heat Engine (WHE,
pronounced “we”) is a low
temperature, low pressure,
self-starting model of the Cyclone
Engine.
Because the WHE runs on heat as low
as 225 degrees, it can pull its
power from many different sources of
“wasted” heat or renewable fuels,
such as:
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Commercial or small-scale industrial ovens or
furnaces -
see how this works
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Concentrating solar thermal collectors
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Engine exhaust – transportation or power generation
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Biomass combustion – dry and raw waste disposal
The
WHE is capable of producing up to 16
HP of mechanical output, which is
sufficient to power a 10 kW
electrical generator. This means
that one engine offers the potential
to supply a significant portion of
the energy requirements of a home or
small commercial facility. Two or
more engines in-line or networked
can be used to generate greater
power output. Connected with an
engine exhaust system, the WHE can
substantially boost the overall
efficiency and lower overall
emissions of the prime mover
engine.
We are also working with our
licensee Waste Heat Resources to
develop large-scale waste heat
engines, based on our Mark V and
Mark VI configurations. These engine
systems will harvest heat from
massive industrial furnaces,
foundries and other heat producing
(and wasting) equipment. To see more
of what WHR is doing,
click here.
Engine Specifications
6-cylinder radial - uniflow -
Rankine cycle engine
1.870" bore - 1.5" stroke - pa
2.746sq in - 4.12cu in per cylinder
- 24.78 cu in
Operating RPM 50 to 3000
Operating pressure 25 to 200 psi
Maximum pressure 300 psi
Minimum clearance volume - 0
compression and 34% cutoff for self
starting
Efficiency 12% at max working
temperature 600°f
Maximum output at 3000 rpm , 200
psi, 600°f @ 34% cutoff =15.8 HP
Weight 18 lbs without condenser and
alternator
Dimensions 14.25" x 14.25" x 10" h
Patent-pending |