Abstract:
An electrochemical cell pack includes a housing having an interior space; a plurality of electrochemical cells disposed within the interior space; and a working fluid disposed within the interior space such that the electrochemical cells are in thermal communication with the working fluid. The working fluid has a dielectric constant of less than 3 and a dipole moment of less than 1.5 D.
Abstract:
A process and an apparatus for converting thermal energy into mechanical energy in a Rankine cycle is provided. The process and apparatus include a working fluid that comprises a fluorinated oxirane. The fluorinated oxirane can contain substantially no hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms and can have from about 4 to about 9 carbon atoms. The process can drive a turbine and, in some embodiments, generate electricity.