Induction heated steam generating system

Abstract

The steam generating system utilizing a first container having a liquid chamber. The first container is surrounded by a conducting coil for generating a field and producing eddy currents on the container. Steam produced in the first container is sent to a second container which is similarly heated by an induced eddy current. Steam in the second container is superheated for use.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A steam generating system comprising: 
       a. a first container, said first container including a chamber for a liquid said first chamber including an inlet and an outlet, said first container further including wall portion, said wall portion comprising a tank surrounded by a mask of material heated by an induction eddy current, said wall portion further including a layer of insulation surrounding said tank and mask of material;  
       b. a first coil at least partially surrounding said first container;  
       c. first electric means for generating a field in said first coil and an eddy current at said first container wall to produce steam in said first container chamber;  
       d. a second container, said second container including a chamber, said second container including an inlet and an outlet, said second container further including a wall portion, said wall portion comprising a tank surrounded by a mask of material heated by an induction eddy current, said wall portion further including a layer of insulation surrounding said tank and mask of material;  
       e. a second coil at least partially surrounding said second container;  
       f. conduit means for transporting steam from said first container chamber outlet to said second chamber inlet; and  
       g. second electric means for generating a field in said second coil and an eddy current at said second container wall portion to produce super heated steam.  
     
     
       2. The steam generating system of  claim 1  in which first container tank is metallic. 
     
     
       3. The steam generating system of  claim 2  in which said second container tank is metallic. 
     
     
       4. The steam generating system of  claim 1  in which said first container mask includes a ferrous mask. 
     
     
       5. The steam generating system of  claim 4  in which said second container mask includes a ferrous mask. 
     
     
       6. The steam generating system of  claim 1  in which said first and second coils include cooling means for controlling the temperature of said first and second coils. 
     
     
       7. The steam generating system of  claim 1  which additionally comprises a nozzle connected to the outlet of said second container. 
     
     
       8. The steam generating system of  claim 1  which additionally comprises a reservoir of liquid and transporting means for delivering the liquid to said first container. 
     
     
       9. The steam generating system of  claim 8  which additionally comprises control means for determining the level of liquid in said reservoir. 
     
     
       10. The steam generating system of  claim 1  in which said first and second electric means each comprise a high frequency AC power source.