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

US8474255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2011
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2031

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