Systems and methods for efficient two-phase heat transfer in compressed-air energy storage systems
US8539763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6416
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In various embodiments, foam is compressed to store energy and/or expanded to recover energy.
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