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Integration of an energy storage device with a separate thermal process

US9377247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2011
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/14
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of integrating one or more thermal processes with one another, wherein the thermal processes to be integrated have different supply and demand criteria for thermal energy. The method involves the use of one or more thermal stores.

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