Pressure swing adsorption / desorption heating, cooling, and energy storage process and apparatus
US9016084B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B27/00
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention described herein enables a variety of heating, cooling, energy transformation, and energy storage options with a small number or components. Described are Pressure Swing Adsorption and Pressure Swing Desorption cycles, processes, and apparatuses including multiple sorption beds and active energy input by a pump and energy storage as pressure differentials. A preferred embodiment includes two zeolite 13X sorption beds, CO2 adsorbate, solenoid valves, and a compressor pump. In operation these components provide a range of heating, cooling, and energy storage options. Operational cycles are described.
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