Controlled high pressure steam generation system

Abstract

A controlled steam generation system for producing and controlling high temperature and high pressure steam includes a steam generator, a control unit for controlling the temperature and pressure of the steam, a power unit for supplying power to the steam unit through the control unit, and a water source and pump for supplying water to the steam unit, the water pump being controlled by the control unit.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A controlled steam generation system for producing and controlling high temperature and high pressure steam, comprising a steam generator which includes a housing and at least two electrodes around which is continuous flow of water, a control unit for controlling the temperature and pressure of the steam, a power unit for supplying power to the steam unit through the control unit, and a water source and pump for supplying the continuous flow of water to the steam unit, the water pump being controlled by the control unit. 
     
     
         2 . The controlled steam generation system according to  claim 1 , wherein the system includes pressure and a temperature measuring devices for measuring the output pressure and temperature of the generated steam and directing the pressure and temperature measurements of the steam into the control unit. 
     
     
         3 . The controlled steam generation system according to  claim 1 , including a water filter to allow the use of impure water such as brine water and other water containing contaminants to filter and remove particulate materials. 
     
     
         4 . The controlled steam generation system according to  claim 1 , wherein steam is produced by moving high pressure water flow into the steam unit where it surrounds and passes electrical elements to which voltage is applied, the voltage producing a constant current between the electrical elements and turning the water into steam. 
     
     
         5 . The controlled steam generation system according to  claim 1 , including a one way value through which the water is sent into the steam unit to prevent a back flow of water and steam into the water pump. 
     
     
         6 . The controlled steam generation system according to  claim 1 , wherein the steam unit has an internal insulation of ceramic to prevent electrical contact between electrical elements in the steam unit and the outer metallic housing of the steam unit. 
     
     
         7 . The steam unit of  claim 6 , wherein the electrical elements extend from the inside of the steam unit to the outside of the steam unit through the metallic housing and are insulated from there to prevent power supplied to the electrical elements from contacting the metallic housing. 
     
     
         8 . A controlled steam generation system for producing and controlling high temperature and high pressure steam, comprising a steam generator which includes a housing and at least two electrodes around which is continuous flow of water, a control unit for controlling the temperature and pressure of the steam, a power unit for supplying power to the steam unit through the control unit, and a water source and pump for supplying the continuous flow of water to the steam unit, the water pump being controlled by the control unit, a one way valve to prevent the steam and water in the steam generator from flowing back into the water pump and water source. 
     
     
         9 . The controlled steam generation system according to  claim 8 , including steam pressure and temperature measuring meters for measuring the steam pressure and temperature output of the steam generator. 
     
     
         10 . The controlled steam generation system according to  claim 9 , wherein the measurement of the pressure and temperature of the high pressure steam output is returned to the control unit to regulate the temperature and pressure of the steam out of the steam generation unit. 
     
     
         11 . A controlled steam generation system for producing and controlling high temperature and high pressure steam, comprising a steam generator, a control unit for controlling the temperature and pressure of the steam, a power unit for supplying power to the steam unit through the control unit, and a water source and pump for supplying a continuous flow of high pressure water to the steam unit, the water pump being controlled by the control unit, the steam generator having an outer metallic structure, with an inner ceramic insulation, a plurality of electrical elements, an input in which the pressurized water flows into the steam unit and an output out of which the steam flows, steam being produced when electrical power is applied to the electrical elements and water flowing around the electrical elements is converted to steam. 
     
     
         12 . The controlled steam generation system according to  claim 11 , wherein one of DC voltage, single phase voltage and three phase voltage is used to convert the water flow around the electrical elements into steam. 
     
     
         13 . The controlled steam generation system according to  claim 4 , wherein the electrical elements are mounted within the steam unit parallel to each other, spaced apart and extend across the steam unit within the flow of water. 
     
     
         14 . The controlled steam generation system according to  claim 4 , wherein the electrical elements are mounted within the steam unit parallel to each other and spaced apart and alone the length of the steam unit along the flow of water.