COMPRESSOR SYSTEM WITH HEAT RECOVERY

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A system (100) may be provided that may include a first working fluid compressor (102) configured to pressurize a working fluid, and a prime mover (104) coupled to the first working fluid compressor (102) and configured to provide a mechanical input into the first working fluid compressor (102). An exhaust assembly (112, 214) may be coupled to the prime mover and configured to receive exhaust heat from the prime mover (104), the exhaust assembly (112, 214) including a generator (126, 400) configured to generate electric current based on the exhaust heat received by the exhaust assembly (112, 214). A second working fluid compressor (134) may include an electric motor (130, 402) electrically and synchronously coupled to the generator (126, 400) and configured to pressurize the working fluid.

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