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High-efficiency energy-conversion based on fluid expansion and compression

US8240140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2011
Grant dateAug 14, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2031

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

Abstract

In various embodiments, motor-pump efficiency is increased by limiting the fluid pressure communicated to the motor-pump to a range smaller than that communicated by other components of an energy storage and/or recovery system.

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