Electric power generating plant having direct coupled steam and compressed air cycles
US4347706A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 1981 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/16
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electric power generating plant is provided with a Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) system which is directly coupled to the steam cycle of the generating plant. The CAES system is charged by the steam boiler during off peak hours, and drives a separate generator during peak load hours. The steam boiler load is thereby levelized throughout an operating day.
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