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Systems and methods for reducing dead volume in compressed-gas energy storage systems

US8590296B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2012
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86187
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In various embodiments, dead space and associated coupling losses are reduced in energy storage and recovery systems employing compressed air.

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