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Systems and methods for improving drivetrain efficiency for compressed gas energy storage

US7963110B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2010
Grant dateJun 21, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J15/006
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In various embodiments, systems for providing a constant electrical output from a compressed gas energy storage and recovery system include a hydraulic-pneumatic energy storage and recovery system configured to provide a varying pressure profile at least at one outlet, a hydraulic motor-pump in fluid communication with the outlet, and a control system for enabling the constant electrical output by controlling at least one of pressure, piston position, power, flow rate, torque, RPM, current, voltage, frequency, or displacement per revolution.

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