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Compressed air energy storage

US9243558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2012
Grant dateJan 26, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 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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