Highly superheated vapor generating system and method

Abstract

A system for further heating superheated vapor comprises apparatus for further heating superheated vapor from superheated vapor generation devices. A method for further heating superheated vapor comprises the steps of providing superheated vapor and further heating the superheated vapor.

1 . A highly superheated vapor generation system comprising: 
 (1) at least one at least one superheated vapor generating chamber for generating superheated vapor from liquid;    (2) at least one output for output of superheated vapor from said at least one superheated vapor generating chamber; and    (3) means coupleable to said output for further heating said output superheated vapor from said at least one superheated vapor generating chamber.    
   
   
       2 . The invention as set forth in  claim 1  further including conduit means for superheated vapor from said at least one superheated vapor generating chamber, said heating means being in energy transfer contact with said conduit means whereby said heating is substantially accomplished.  
   
   
       3 . The invention as set forth in  claim 1  further including conduit means for superheated vapor from said superheated generating chamber, said heating means being in thermal contact with said conduit means whereby said heating is substantially accomplished.  
   
   
       4 . The invention as set forth in  claim 1  further including control means for controlling dissemination of superheated vapor from said at least one superheated vapor generating chamber.  
   
   
       5 . The invention as set forth in  claim 4  wherein said control means includes said conduit means.  
   
   
       6 . The invention as set forth in  claim 2  wherein said heating means is connectable to at least one power source.  
   
   
       7 . The invention as set forth in  claim 4  wherein said control means comprises means for controlling input of liquid to said at least one superheated vapor generating chamber whereby production of superheated vapor is controllable.  
   
   
       8 . The invention as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said heating means comprises at least one heating element thermally contactable with said output from said at least one superheated vapor generating chamber.  
   
   
       9 . The invention as set forth in  claim 3  wherein said heating means comprises at least one heating element thermally contactable with said conduit means.  
   
   
       10 . The invention as set forth in  claim 9  wherein said at least one heating element comprises at least one wire in contact with at least a portion of said conduit means for generating heat upon flow of electric current in said at least one wire.  
   
   
       11 . The invention as set forth in  claim 3  further including at least one nozzle member detachably attachable to said conduit means.  
   
   
       12 . The invention as set forth in  claim 1  further including at least one input for input of liquid for vaporization by said at least one superheated vapor generating chamber.  
   
   
       13 . The invention as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said further heated superheated vapor has a higher temperature than the temperature of said output superheated vapor prior to said further heating thereof.  
   
   
       14 . The invention as set forth in  claim 13  wherein said further heated superheated vapor has a temperature substantially in the range 1500° F.-2000° F.  
   
   
       15 . The invention as set forth in  claim 13  where said further superheated vapor has a temperature in excess of 2000° F.  
   
   
       16 . The invention as set forth in  claim 13  wherein the temperature of said further heated superheated vapor exceeds the temperature of said output superheated vapor prior to said further heating thereof by substantially at least 1000° F.  
   
   
       17 . The invention as set forth in  claim 9  further including at least one handle member enclosing at least a portion of said conduit means.  
   
   
       18 . The invention as set forth in  claim 17  further including insulation means within said handle member for insulating said handle from said superheated vapor.  
   
   
       19 . The invention as set forth in  claim 18  wherein said insulation means comprises at least one sheath member composed of thermally insulative material.  
   
   
       20 . The invention as set forth in  claim 16  wherein said output superheated vapor prior to said further heating has a temperature substantially in the range of 500° F.-650° F.  
   
   
       21 . The invention as set forth in  claim 1  wherein at least a portion of said superheated vapor comprises steam.  
   
   
       22 . A method for providing highly superheated vapor comprising the steps of: 
 (1) providing superheated vapor; and    (2) further heating said superheated vapor.    
   
   
       23 . The method is set forth in  claim 22  wherein the temperature of said further heated superheated vapor exceeds the temperature of said superheated vapor prior to said further heating thereof by substantially at least 1000° F.  
   
   
       24 . The method as set forth in  claim 22  wherein said further superheated vapor has a temperature in excess of 2000° F.  
   
   
       25 . The method as set forth in  claim 22  wherein said further heated superheated vapor has a temperature substantially in the range 1500° F.-2000° F.  
   
   
       26 . The method as set forth in  claim 22  wherein said superheated vapor prior to said further heating has a temperature substantially in the range of 500° F.-650° F.  
   
   
       27 . The method as set forth in  claim 22  wherein at least a portion of said superheated vapor comprises steam.  
   
   
       28 . In a superheated vapor generating system including at least one superheated vapor generator, the improvement comprising means for further heating superheated vapor from said at least one superheated vapor generator.  
   
   
       29 . The invention as set forth in  claim 28  wherein said further heated superheated vapor has a temperature substantially in the range 1500 degrees F.-2000 degrees F.  
   
   
       30 . The invention as set forth in  claim 28  wherein said further superheated vapor has a higher temperature than the temperature of said superheated vapor prior to said further heating thereof.  
   
   
       31 . The invention as set forth in  claim 28  wherein said further heated superheated vapor has a temperature in excess of 2000 degrees F.  
   
   
       32 . The invention as set forth in  claim 28  wherein the temperature of said further heated superheated vapor exceeds the temperature of said superheated vapor prior to said further heating thereof by substantially at least 1000 degrees F.  
   
   
       33 . The invention as set forth in  claim 28  wherein said superheated vapor prior to further heating has a temperature substantially in the range 500 degrees F.-650 degrees F.  
   
   
       34 . The invention as set forth in  claim 28  wherein at least a portion of said superheated vapor comprises steam.  
   
   
       35 . In a process for providing superheated vapor, the improvement comprising further heating superheated vapor provided by said process.  
   
   
       36 . The process as set forth in  claim 35  wherein the temperature of said further heated superheated vapor exceeds the temperature of said superheated vapor prior to said further heating thereof by substantially at least 1000 degrees F.  
   
   
       37 . The process as set forth in  claim 35  wherein said further superheated vapor has a temperature in excess of 2000 degrees F.  
   
   
       38 . The process as set forth in  claim 35  wherein said further superheated vapor has a temperature substantially in the range 1500 degrees F.-2000 degrees F.  
   
   
       39 . The process as set forth in  claim 35  wherein said superheated vapor prior to said further heating has a temperature substantially in the range of 500 degrees F.-650 degrees F.  
   
   
       40 . The process as set forth in  claim 35  wherein at least a portion of said superheated vapor comprises steam.