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Heat exchange with compressed gas in energy-storage systems

US8250863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2011
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P80/10
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In various embodiments, compressed-gas energy storage and recovery systems include a cylinder assembly for compression and/or expansion of gas, a reservoir for storage and/or supply of compressed gas, and a system for thermally conditioning gas within the reservoir.

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