Aaron M McClung

Title: Aaron M. McClung: Supercritical Carbon Dioxide and Combustion Technologies.

Introduction

Aaron M. McClung is an inventor based in San Antonio, Texas, whose patent work includes systems for power generation using supercritical carbon dioxide and combustion with supercritical fluids. He works at Southwest Research Institute and is named on 2 patents.

Latest Patents

McClung’s listed patents address two related areas of energy technology.

“Intermediate Pressure Supercritical CO₂ Power Cycle” describes a system that reduces high-pressure supercritical carbon dioxide to a lower pressure before it passes through a thermal input system. Two expansion systems can produce power, while a compressor converts the exiting gaseous carbon dioxide back to high-pressure supercritical carbon dioxide for reuse in the cycle.

“Oxy-Combustor Operable with Supercritical Fluid” describes a combustion vessel designed to operate at pressures of at least 1,100 psi. Its combustion chamber is surrounded by a supercritical-fluid infusion chamber, with a porous liner separating the chambers. The vessel includes ports for solid-fuel slurry, oxygen, and supercritical fluid.

Career Highlights

McClung’s patent portfolio reflects work on energy systems that combine high-pressure fluid handling, thermal input, and combustion. His inventions describe approaches to power-cycle design and oxy-combustion equipment, with an emphasis on integrating supercritical fluids into these systems.

Collaborations

McClung works at Southwest Research Institute. His listed coworkers include Klaus Brun and Rebecca A. Owston.

Conclusion

Aaron M. McClung’s two patents focus on supercritical-fluid technologies for power generation and combustion, highlighting his contributions to energy-system engineering at Southwest Research Institute.