Systems and methods for compressed-gas energy storage using coupled cylinder assemblies
US8117842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B17/03
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In various embodiments, a pneumatic cylinder assembly is coupled to a mechanism that converts motion of a piston into electricity, and vice versa, during expansion or compression of a gas in the pneumatic cylinder assembly.
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