Steam generation device and system

Abstract

Pressurized water is introduced into a steam production apparatus and system to produce steam. Electrical power is supplied to the apparatus though spaced apart electrical terminals which, in combination with two insulating elements, form a chamber to heat water introduce into the apparatus and chamber to turn the water into steam. The steam can be used for various purposes including powering of steam turbines for generating electricity, driving machinery, and for providing heat for heating systems. The generated steam can be used for various other purposes.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A steam generating apparatus and system, comprising:
 a housing having a first opening for inserting pressurized water into the housing, a second opening for releasing steam from the housing, two metallic elements extending through the housing, and two insulating elements extending through the housing, the two metallic elements and the two insulating elements forming a chamber in which steam is generated;   two insulating end elements, secured to two opposite ends of the housing, secures the two metallic elements, and the two insulating elements in place;   two electrical terminals, one each attached to one of the two metallic elements;   wherein when pressurized water is inserted into the housing, and electrical power is applied to the two electrical terminals, the water inserted into the housing is heated and converted to steam in the chamber which exits the housing through the second opening.   
     
     
         2 . The steam generating apparatus and system according to  claim 1 , wherein the two metallic elements in combination with two insulating elements form a cylindrical chamber into which water is introduced and wet and dry steam is generated. 
     
     
         3 . The steam generating apparatus and system according to  claim 2 , wherein the cylindrical chamber is enclosed by the housing and is spaced therefrom. 
     
     
         4 . The steam generating apparatus and system according to  claim 1 , wherein the first electrical terminal and the second electrical terminal are spaced apart on opposite ends of the steam generating apparatus. 
     
     
         5 . The steam generating apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the first opening for inserting water into the housing includes a one way valve and the second opening, where steam exits, is a adjustable nozzle reducing the output opening. 
     
     
         6 . A steam generating system, including a plurality of steam generating apparatuses, each the steam generating apparatus being structurally independent from each other and connected in parallel together, each steam generating apparatus powered separately by an alternating current with a voltage one of 120 volts, 240 volts and larger. 
     
     
         7 . The steam generating system according to  claim 6 , wherein the steam generating apparatuses are sequentially activated to produce steam. 
     
     
         8 . The steam generating system according to  claim 6  wherein the steam generated in each steam generating apparatus is introduced into and exits in a single outlet. 
     
     
         9 . The steam generating system according to  claim 6 , including separate terminals for applying power independently to each of the steam generating apparatuses, an input for supplying water separately to each independent steam generating apparatus, and an output releasing the generating steam from each of the steam generating systems. 
     
     
         10 . A steam generating apparatus and system, comprising:
 a housing having a first opening for inserting water into the housing, a second opening for releasing steam from the housing;   two metallic elements and two insulating elements extending through the housing forming a chamber in which steam is generated;   two insulating end elements, secured to two opposite ends of the housing, the two metallic terminals and the two insulating elements, securing them in place and electrically insulating the two metallic elements from each other;   two external electrical contacts, one each attached to the two metallic elements extending through the housing;   wherein when water is inserted into the housing, electrical power is applied to the two electrical terminals, the water inserted into the housing is heated and converted to steam within the chamber which exits the housing through the second opening and nozzle; and   wherein the metallic elements are secured by the insulating end elements in the center of the housing.   
     
     
         11 . The steam generating apparatus and system according to claim where the second opening for releasing steam is one of an adjustable and replaceable nozzle. 
     
     
         12 . The steam generating apparatus and system according to  claim 10  wherein the chamber in which steam is generated is cylindrical, and the two metallic elements are opposite each other and joined together by the two insulating elements. 
     
     
         13 . The steam generating apparatus and system according to  claim 10  where high pressure steam is produced by flowing pressurized water into an enclosed chamber having two metallic elements, and applying an electrical voltage to the two metallic elements, the steam being produced by an electrical current flowing through the water between the two metallic elements.