Thermal energy storage devices, systems, and thermal energy storage device monitoring methods
US9441889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Thermal energy storage devices, systems, and thermal energy storage device monitoring methods are described. According to one aspect, a thermal energy storage device includes a reservoir configured to hold a thermal energy storage medium, a temperature control system configured to adjust a temperature of the thermal energy storage medium, and a state observation system configured to provide information regarding an energy state of the thermal energy storage device at a plurality of different moments in time.
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