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Systems and methods for efficient two-phase heat transfer in compressed-air energy storage systems

US8806866B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2013
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 28, 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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