IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0868705
(2010-08-25)
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등록번호 |
US-8201402
(2012-06-19)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Fong, Danielle A.
- Crane, Stephen E.
- Berlin, Jr., Edwin P.
- Pourmousa Abkenar, AmirHossein
- Mahalatkar, Kartikeya
- Hou, Yongxi
- Bowers, Todd
- Stahlkopf, Karl E.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
62 인용 특허 :
43 |
초록
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A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generat
A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the “pressure cell”) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.
대표청구항
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1. An apparatus comprising: a compressed gas storage unit;a high pressure stage in selective fluid communication with the compressed gas storage unit, the high pressure stage comprising, a first cylinder device,a first member moveable in response to expansion of gas within the first cylinder device,
1. An apparatus comprising: a compressed gas storage unit;a high pressure stage in selective fluid communication with the compressed gas storage unit, the high pressure stage comprising, a first cylinder device,a first member moveable in response to expansion of gas within the first cylinder device, anda first element configured to promote heat exchange between gas and liquid in the first cylinder device;a low pressure stage in selective fluid communication with the high pressure stage through a gas-liquid separator, the low pressure stage comprising, a second cylinder device,a second member moveable in response to expansion of gas within the second cylinder device, anda second element configured to promote heat exchange between gas and liquid in the second cylinder device; anda linkage between the first member and an electrical generator. 2. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first element comprises a bubbler configured to bubble gas through a liquid in the first cylinder device, and the second element comprises a nozzle configured to spray a liquid mist into the second cylinder device. 3. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first member comprises a first piston, the second member comprises a second piston, and the linkage comprises a mechanical linkage. 4. An apparatus according to claim 3 wherein the mechanical linkage is configured to convert reciprocating motion of the first piston into shaft torque. 5. An apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the mechanical linkage comprises a crankshaft coupled to the first piston by a piston rod. 6. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the linkage comprises a hydraulic linkage. 7. An apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the hydraulic linkage comprises a hydraulic motor. 8. An apparatus according to claim 7 wherein the hydraulic motor is in physical communication with the electrical generator through a shaft. 9. An apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising valving allowing compressed gas to enter the first cylinder device. 10. An apparatus according to claim 9 wherein a valve timing is controlled to admit to the first cylinder device, an amount of gas to expand by a desired expansion ratio. 11. An apparatus according to claim 9 wherein a valve timing is adjusted dynamically as the storage tank depletes. 12. An apparatus according to claim 9 wherein a valve timing is controlled to obtain a high work output from a volume of compressed gas. 13. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first moveable member is configured to be driven to exhaust expanded gas from the first cylinder device to the gas-liquid separator. 14. An apparatus according to claim 13 further comprising valving allowing liquid and expanded gas to leave the cylinder device. 15. An apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the first moveable member is configured to be driven by the linkage comprising a mechanical linkage. 16. An apparatus according to claim 15 wherein the mechanical linkage is configured to convert reciprocating motion into shaft torque. 17. An apparatus according to claim 16 wherein: the first moveable member comprises a piston; andthe mechanical linkage comprises a crankshaft connected to the piston by a piston rod. 18. An apparatus according to claim 17 wherein the piston is driven to exhaust expanded gas to the gas-liquid separator from momentum of the crankshaft and/or from motion of an out-of-phase piston. 19. An apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a source of shaft torque configured to cause the first moveable member to compress gas within the first cylinder device. 20. An apparatus according to claim 19 further comprising valving allowing compressed gas to flow from the first cylinder device for separation of liquid from the compressed gas. 21. An apparatus according to claim 20 wherein the valving comprises a valve selected from a pilot valve, a cam-operated poppet valve, a rotary valve, a hydraulically actuated valve, and an electronically actuated valve. 22. An apparatus according to claim 20 wherein the valving comprises a valve selected from a hydraulically actuated valve, a pneumatically actuated valve, a voice coil actuated valve, an electronically actuated valve, a solenoid actuated valve, a pilot valve, a poppet valve, a rotary valve, a spool valve, a gate valve, a cylindrical valve, or a needle valve. 23. An apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the valving comprises a valve selected from a pilot valve, a cam-operated poppet valve, a rotary valve, a hydraulically actuated valve, and an electronically actuated valve. 24. An apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the valving comprises a valve selected from a hydraulically actuated valve, a pneumatically actuated valve, a voice coil actuated valve, an electronically actuated valve, a solenoid actuated valve, a pilot valve, a poppet valve, a rotary valve, a spool valve, a gate valve, a cylindrical valve, or a needle valve. 25. An apparatus according to claim 9 further comprising a control system configured to control timing of the valving to operate in an expansion state wherein the valving admits compressed gas from the compressed gas storage unit to expand in the first cylinder device to drive the first moveable member. 26. An apparatus of claim 25 wherein the control system is configured to: receive a signal indicating ramp up of a generation asset; andbased upon the received signal, control the valving to be in the expansion state such that the electrical generator supplies electricity over a ramp up period.
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