Long-period thermal storage accumulators

US4174009A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Nikolaus Laing · Spaichingen, DE
• Ingeborg Laing · Waiblingen, DE
• Oliver Laing · Tübingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 15, 1977
• Grant date: Nov 13, 1979
• Expiry date: Dec 15, 1997

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02E60/14
• WIPO field: Engines, pumps, turbines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A long-period storage accumulator for storing heat water is used as a storing medium. The water is enclosed in large thin-walled containers which are arranged under the ground. The water pressure forces acting on the container walls are carried by the surrounding of the container.