Compressed air energy storage
US9243558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86187
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Certain examples present an improved compressed-air energy storage system. The system can include multiple sequential stages, in which accumulators are charged with air, which influences a hydraulic fluid to influence a pump/motor, and vice versa.
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