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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 25, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 07, 2000
Donald Murray Clucas, Christchurch, NZ;
Murray Bruce Aitken, Christchurch, NZ;
Whisper Tech Limited, Christchurch, NZ;
Abstract
A co-generation system for producing heat, hot water and electricity for a building is provided while generating a minimum of noise and vibration within the building. The system includes an engine and burner with a generation; a storage tank, for storage of primary water, which is adapted to contain therein the engine and generator; apparatus for circulating and heating the primary water, and apparatus for venting exhaust gases to the outside of the building. The hot water may also be secondary water and either or both water may be potable. The engine optimally operates on a Stirling cycle. The building may be a commercial or domestic dwelling which is free standing or part of a larger structure or may be mobile.