Fluid-flow control in energy storage and recovery systems
US8578708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In various embodiments, compressed-gas energy storage and recovery systems feature one or more valves, which may be disposed within end caps of cylinder assemblies in which gas is expanded and/or compressed, for admitting fluid to and/or exhausting fluid from the cylinder assembly.
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