Compressed air energy storage system utilizing two-phase flow to facilitate heat exchange
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F16D-031/02
출원번호
US-0196069
(2011-08-02)
등록번호
US-8240142
(2012-08-14)
발명자
/ 주소
Fong, Danielle A.
Crane, Stephen E.
Berlin, Jr., Edwin P.
Pourmousa Abkenar, AmirHossein
Mahalatkar, Kartikeya
Hou, Yongxi
Bowers, Todd
Stahlkopf, Karl E.
출원인 / 주소
Lightsail Energy Inc.
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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.
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1. An apparatus to recover energy from compressed gas, the apparatus comprising: a cylinder in selective fluid communication with a compressed gas storage unit through valving;an element configured to effect gas-liquid heat exchange with gas expanding within the cylinder in an absence of combustion;
1. An apparatus to recover energy from compressed gas, the apparatus comprising: a cylinder in selective fluid communication with a compressed gas storage unit through valving;an element configured to effect gas-liquid heat exchange with gas expanding within the cylinder in an absence of combustion; anda piston moveable within the cylinder to transmit power of expanding gas, out of the cylinder via a mechanical linkage configured to convert reciprocating motion into shaft torque, wherein the mechanical linkage comprises a piston rod and a crankshaft, wherein the mechanical linkage further comprises a cross-head, and wherein the piston is double-acting. 2. An apparatus as in claim 1 further comprising a gas-liquid separator configured to receive a gas-liquid mixture from the cylinder. 3. An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the piston is configured to reciprocate in other than a vertical direction. 4. An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the element comprises a liquid sprayer or a gas bubbler. 5. An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the element comprises a gas-liquid mixing chamber between the compressed gas storage unit and the valving. 6. An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the element is configured to introduce an amount of liquid to maintain a temperature of the expanding gas within a desired temperature range. 7. An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the element is configured to create a gas-liquid mixture having a ratio of gas-liquid interface surface area (m2):number of moles of gas, of between about 1-200. 8. An apparatus as in claim 1 further comprising a heat exchanger configured to allow thermal communication between a heat source and liquid introduced for gas-liquid heat exchange. 9. An apparatus as in claim 1 further comprising a gas-liquid separator configured to receive a gas-liquid mixture from the cylinder. 10. An apparatus as in claim 1 further comprising: a second piston in communication with an energy source to compress gas in a second cylinder and flow the compressed gas to the compressed gas storage unit;a second element configured to effect gas-liquid heat exchange with gas being compressed within the second cylinder; anda counter flow heat exchanger configured to receive gas flowing to and from the compressed gas storage unit. 11. An apparatus as in claim 10 wherein the second piston is in communication with the energy source through the mechanical linkage. 12. An apparatus to recover energy from compressed gas, the apparatus comprising: a cylinder in selective fluid communication with a compressed gas storage unit through valving;an element configured to effect gas-liquid heat exchange with gas expanding within the cylinder in an absence of combustion; anda piston moveable within the cylinder to transmit power of expanding gas, out of the cylinder via a mechanical linkage;a gas-liquid separator configured to receive a gas-liquid mixture from the cylinder; anda liquid conduit between the gas-liquid separator and a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. 13. An apparatus as in claim 12 wherein the mechanical linkage is configured to convert reciprocating motion into shaft torque. 14. An apparatus as in claim 13 wherein the mechanical linkage comprises a piston rod and a crankshaft. 15. An apparatus as in claim 14 wherein the mechanical linkage further comprises a cross-head. 16. An apparatus as in claim 12 wherein the piston is configured to reciprocate in other than a vertical direction. 17. An apparatus as in claim 12 wherein the element comprises a liquid sprayer or a gas bubbler. 18. An apparatus as in claim 12 wherein the element comprises a gas-liquid mixing chamber between the compressed gas storage unit and the valving. 19. An apparatus as in claim 12 wherein the element is configured to introduce an amount of liquid to maintain a temperature of the expanding gas within a desired temperature range. 20. An apparatus as in claim 12 wherein the element is configured to create a gas-liquid mixture having a ratio of gas-liquid interface surface area (m2):number of moles of gas, of between about 1-200. 21. An apparatus as in claim 12 further comprising a heat exchanger configured to allow thermal communication between a heat source and liquid introduced for gas-liquid heat exchange. 22. An apparatus as in claim 12 further comprising a control system configured to: receive a signal; andbased upon the received signal, electronically control the valving to flow compressed gas into the cylinder such that an the electrical generator in communication with the mechanical linkage supplies electrical power to a power supply network to cover a ramp up period of a generation asset. 23. An apparatus as in claim 12 further comprising: a second piston in communication with an energy source to compress gas in a second cylinder and flow the compressed gas to the compressed gas storage unit;a second element configured to effect gas-liquid heat exchange with gas being compressed within the second cylinder; anda counter flow heat exchanger configured to receive gas flowing to and from the compressed gas storage unit. 24. An apparatus as in claim 23 wherein the second piston is in communication with the energy source through the mechanical linkage. 25. An apparatus comprising: a cylinder in selective fluid communication with a compressed gas storage unit through valving;an element configured to effect gas-liquid heat exchange with gas expanding within the cylinder in an absence of combustion; anda piston moveable within the cylinder to transmit power of expanding gas, out of the cylinder via a mechanical linkage, wherein the mechanical linkage is in selective communication with an energy source to drive the piston to compress gas within the cylinder. 26. An apparatus as in claim 25 wherein the element is configured to facilitate gas-liquid heat exchange with gas compressed within the cylinder. 27. An apparatus as in claim 26 further comprising a heat exchanger in thermal communication with liquid introduced for gas-liquid heat exchange with gas being compressed. 28. An apparatus as in claim 26 wherein the source of shaft torque comprises a motor and/or a wind turbine. 29. An apparatus as in claim 25 wherein the mechanical linkage comprises a shaft and the energy source comprises a source of shaft torque. 30. An apparatus as in claim 25 wherein the mechanical linkage is configured to convert reciprocating motion into shaft torque. 31. An apparatus as in claim 30 wherein the mechanical linkage comprises a piston rod and a crankshaft. 32. An apparatus as in claim 31 wherein the mechanical linkage further comprises a cross-head. 33. An apparatus as in claim 32 wherein the piston is double-acting. 34. An apparatus as in claim 25 wherein the piston is configured to reciprocate in other than a vertical direction. 35. An apparatus as in claim 25 wherein the element comprises a liquid sprayer or a gas bubbler. 36. An apparatus as in claim 25 wherein the element comprises a gas-liquid mixing chamber between the compressed gas storage unit and the valving. 37. An apparatus as in claim 25 wherein the element is configured to introduce an amount of liquid to maintain a temperature of the expanding gas within a desired temperature range. 38. An apparatus as in claim 25 wherein the element is configured to create a gas-liquid mixture having a ratio of gas-liquid interface surface area (m2):number of moles of gas, of between about 1-200. 39. An apparatus as in claim 25 further comprising a heat exchanger configured to allow thermal communication between a heat source and liquid introduced for gas-liquid heat exchange. 40. An apparatus as in claim 25 further comprising a gas-liquid separator configured to receive a gas-liquid mixture from the cylinder. 41. An apparatus as in claim 40 further comprising a liquid conduit between the gas-liquid separator and a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. 42. An apparatus as in claim 25 further comprising: a second piston in communication with an energy source to compress gas in a second cylinder and flow the compressed gas to the compressed gas storage unit;a second element configured to effect gas-liquid heat exchange with gas being compressed within the second cylinder; anda counter flow heat exchanger configured to receive gas flowing to and from the compressed gas storage unit. 43. An apparatus as in claim 42 wherein the second piston is in communication with the energy source through the mechanical linkage. 44. An apparatus comprising: a cylinder in selective fluid communication with a compressed gas storage unit through valving;an element configured to effect gas-liquid heat exchange with gas expanding within the cylinder in an absence of combustion;a piston moveable within the cylinder to transmit power of expanding gas, out of the cylinder via a mechanical linkage;a second piston in communication with an energy source to compress gas in a second cylinder and flow the compressed gas to the compressed gas storage unit;a second element configured to effect gas-liquid heat exchange with gas being compressed within the second cylinder; anda counter flow heat exchanger configured to receive gas flowing to and from the compressed gas storage unit. 45. An apparatus as in claim 44 wherein the second piston is in communication with the energy source through the mechanical linkage. 46. An apparatus as in claim 44 wherein the mechanical linkage is configured to convert reciprocating motion into shaft torque. 47. An apparatus as in claim 46 wherein the mechanical linkage comprises a piston rod and a crankshaft. 48. An apparatus as in claim 47 wherein the mechanical linkage further comprises a cross-head. 49. An apparatus as in claim 44 wherein the piston is configured to reciprocate in other than a vertical direction. 50. An apparatus as in claim 44 wherein the element comprises a liquid sprayer or a gas bubbler. 51. An apparatus as in claim 44 wherein the element comprises a gas-liquid mixing chamber between the compressed gas storage unit and the valving. 52. An apparatus as in claim 44 wherein the element is configured to introduce an amount of liquid to maintain a temperature of the expanding gas within a desired temperature range. 53. An apparatus as in claim 44 wherein the element is configured to create a gas-liquid mixture having a ratio of gas-liquid interface surface area (m2):number of moles of gas, of between about 1-200. 54. An apparatus as in claim 44 further comprising a heat exchanger configured to allow thermal communication between a heat source and liquid introduced for gas-liquid heat exchange. 55. An apparatus as in claim 44 further comprising a gas-liquid separator configured to receive a gas-liquid mixture from the cylinder.
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