Heat exchange with compressed gas in energy-storage systems
US8763390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In various embodiments, compressed-gas energy storage and recovery systems include a cylinder assembly for compression and/or expansion of gas, a reservoir for storage and/or supply of compressed gas, and a system for thermally conditioning gas within the reservoir.
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