Systems and methods for efficient pumping of high-pressure fluids for energy storage and recovery
US8359856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In various embodiments, a mechanical assembly and/or storage vessel is fluidly coupled to a circulation apparatus for receiving pressurized heat-transfer fluid from an outlet at a first elevated pressure, boosting a pressure of the heat-transfer fluid to a second pressure larger than the first pressure, and returning heat-transfer fluid to an inlet at a third pressure.
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