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Forming liquid sprays in compressed-gas energy storage systems for effective heat exchange

US8234863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2011
Grant dateAug 7, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF22B27/16
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In various embodiments, efficiency of energy storage and recovery systems compressing and expanding gas is improved via heat exchange between the gas and a heat-transfer fluid.

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