Atmospheric storage and transfer of thermal energy
US10082104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/14
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A heat engine system with pressure-regulating load-locks disposed between thermal medium storage containers and heat exchangers is disclosed. A load-lock connects one or more storage containers at atmospheric pressure to one or more heat exchangers at greater than or less than atmospheric pressure.
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