公开(公告)号：US20090301089A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12481235

申请日：2009-06-09

Applicant: Benjamin R. Bollinger

Inventor： Benjamin R. Bollinger

IPC: F02G1/053

CPC classification number: H02J15/006 ,  B60K6/12 ,  B60Y2400/14 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F15B11/0725 ,  F15B2201/42 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T10/6208

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for rapidly and isothermally expanding gas in a cylinder. The cylinder is used in a staged hydraulic-pneumatic energy conversion system and includes a gas chamber (pneumatic side) and a fluid chamber (hydraulic side) and a piston or other mechanism that separates the gas chamber and fluid chamber while allowing the transfer of force/pressure between each opposing chamber. The gas chamber of the cylinder includes ports that are coupled to a heat transfer subassembly that circulates gas from the pneumatic side and exchanges its heat with a counter flow of ambient temperature fluid from a reservoir or other source.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于在气缸中快速和等温膨胀气体的系统和方法。 气缸用于分级液压 - 气动能量转换系统，包括气室（气动侧）和流体室（液压侧）以及分离气室和流体室同时允许力的传递的活塞或其他机构 /每个相对的室之间的压力。 气缸的气室包括连接到热传递子组件的端口，该传热子组件使来自气动侧的气体循环并且与来自贮存器或其它源的环境温度流体的逆流交换热量。

公开(公告)号：US08677744B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13234239

申请日：2011-09-16

Applicant: Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger

Inventor： Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger

IPC: F01K1/00 ,  F02G1/04

CPC classification number: F02C6/16 ,  F03G6/00 ,  F03G7/04 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E60/15

Abstract: In various embodiments, heat is exchanged with a gas being compressed or expanded within an energy storage and recovery system without the use of flexible hoses.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，在不使用柔性软管的情况下，在能量存储和回收系统内与被压缩或膨胀的气体进行热交换。

公开(公告)号：US20140020372A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US14035547

申请日：2013-09-24

Applicant: Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger

Inventor： Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger

IPC: F15B1/00

CPC classification number: F15B1/00 ,  F15B1/027 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y10T137/6416

Abstract: In various embodiments, energy is stored or recovered via super-atmospheric compression and/or expansion of gas in conjunction with substantially adiabatic compression and/or expansion from or to atmospheric pressure.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，通过气体的超大气压力和/或膨胀结合绝大多数绝热的压缩和/或膨胀从大气压力储存或回收能量。

公开(公告)号：US20130152571A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13715093

申请日：2012-12-14

Applicant: Jeffery Modderno ,  Samar Shah ,  Randall Strauss ,  Joel Berg ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  David Perkins ,  Arne LaVen

Inventor： Jeffery Modderno ,  Samar Shah ,  Randall Strauss ,  Joel Berg ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  David Perkins ,  Arne LaVen

IPC: F15B1/02

CPC classification number: F01B29/00 ,  F01K13/02 ,  F01K25/04 ,  F01L3/22 ,  F01L9/02 ,  F01L2003/258 ,  F04B9/125 ,  F04B9/1256 ,  F15B1/02 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02E20/14

Abstract: In various embodiments, valve efficiency and reliability are enhanced via use of hydraulic or magnetic valve actuation, valves configured for increased actuation speed, and/or valves controlled to reduce collision forces during actuation.

公开(公告)号：US20130152568A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13715039

申请日：2012-12-14

Applicant: Jeffrey Modderno ,  Samar Shah ,  Randall Strauss ,  Joel Berg ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  David Perkins ,  Arne LaVen

Inventor： Jeffrey Modderno ,  Samar Shah ,  Randall Strauss ,  Joel Berg ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  David Perkins ,  Arne LaVen

IPC: F01B29/00

CPC classification number: F01B29/00 ,  F01K13/02 ,  F01K25/04 ,  F01L3/22 ,  F01L9/02 ,  F01L2003/258 ,  F04B9/125 ,  F04B9/1256 ,  F15B1/02 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02E20/14

Abstract: In various embodiments, valve efficiency and reliability are enhanced via use of hydraulic or magnetic valve actuation, valves configured for increased actuation speed, and/or valves controlled to reduce collision forces during actuation.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，通过使用液压或电磁阀致动，构造成用于增加致动速度的阀和/或被控制以在致动期间减小碰撞力的阀来增强阀的效率和可靠性。

公开(公告)号：US20130139500A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13754243

申请日：2013-01-30

Applicant: Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Joel Berg

Inventor： Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Joel Berg

IPC: F02G1/043

CPC classification number: F02G1/043 ,  F01B1/01 ,  F01K7/00 ,  F01K13/02 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F04B41/02 ,  F04B49/22 ,  Y02E60/15

Abstract: In various embodiments, coupling losses between a cylinder assembly and other components of a gas compression and/or expansion system are reduced or eliminated via valve-timing control.

公开(公告)号：US08359856B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US13009409

申请日：2011-01-19

Applicant: Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Michael Neil Scott ,  Robert Cook ,  Patrick Magari

Inventor： Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Michael Neil Scott ,  Robert Cook ,  Patrick Magari

IPC: F01K21/04 ,  F01B29/00 ,  F16D31/02

CPC classification number: H02J15/006 ,  Y02E60/15

Abstract: In various embodiments, a mechanical assembly and/or storage vessel is fluidly coupled to a circulation apparatus for receiving pressurized heat-transfer fluid from an outlet at a first elevated pressure, boosting a pressure of the heat-transfer fluid to a second pressure larger than the first pressure, and returning heat-transfer fluid to an inlet at a third pressure.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，机械组件和/或储存容器流体耦合到循环装置，用于在第一升高的压力下从出口接收加压的传热流体，将传热流体的压力增加到大于 第一压力，并将热传递流体返回到第三压力的入口。

公开(公告)号：US20120299310A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：US13532474

申请日：2012-06-25

Applicant: Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Michael Izenson ,  Weibo Chen ,  Patrick Magari ,  Benjamin Cameron ,  Robert Cook ,  Horst Richter

Inventor： Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Michael Izenson ,  Weibo Chen ,  Patrick Magari ,  Benjamin Cameron ,  Robert Cook ,  Horst Richter

IPC: H02K7/18 ,  F02G1/043

CPC classification number: F02B23/04 ,  F15B11/032 ,  F15B21/08 ,  F15B21/14 ,  F15B2211/20569 ,  F15B2211/212 ,  F15B2211/214 ,  F15B2211/216 ,  F15B2211/30505 ,  F15B2211/3057 ,  F15B2211/30575 ,  F15B2211/3058 ,  F15B2211/3111 ,  F15B2211/31594 ,  F15B2211/327 ,  F15B2211/40515 ,  F15B2211/41509 ,  F15B2211/41554 ,  F15B2211/426 ,  F15B2211/45 ,  F15B2211/50581 ,  F15B2211/5153 ,  F15B2211/62 ,  F15B2211/6309 ,  F15B2211/7058 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02P90/50 ,  Y02T10/125

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for rapidly and isothermally expanding and compressing gas in energy storage and recovery systems that use open-air hydraulic-pneumatic cylinder assemblies, such as an accumulator and an intensifier in communication with a high-pressure gas storage reservoir on a gas-side of the circuits and a combination fluid motor/pump, coupled to a combination electric generator/motor on the fluid side of the circuits. The systems use heat transfer subsystems in communication with at least one of the cylinder assemblies or reservoir to thermally condition the gas being expanded or compressed.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于在能量储存和回收系统中快速和等温膨胀和压缩气体的系统和方法，所述系统和方法使用露天液压气动缸组件，例如与高压气体存储容器连通的蓄能器和增压器 电路的气体侧和组合流体电动机/泵，耦合到电路的流体侧上的组合发电机/电动机。 这些系统使用与至少一个气缸组件或储存器连通的传热子系统来热处理膨胀或压缩的气体。

公开(公告)号：US20120279209A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：US13488787

申请日：2012-06-05

Applicant: Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger

Inventor： Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger

IPC: F02G1/04

CPC classification number: F15B1/024 ,  F15B11/032 ,  F15B21/08 ,  F15B2211/20569 ,  F15B2211/212 ,  F15B2211/214 ,  F15B2211/216 ,  F15B2211/30505 ,  F15B2211/3057 ,  F15B2211/30575 ,  F15B2211/3058 ,  F15B2211/3111 ,  F15B2211/31594 ,  F15B2211/327 ,  F15B2211/40515 ,  F15B2211/41509 ,  F15B2211/41554 ,  F15B2211/426 ,  F15B2211/45 ,  F15B2211/50581 ,  F15B2211/5153 ,  F15B2211/62 ,  F15B2211/6309 ,  F15B2211/7058

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and systems for the storage and recovery of energy using open-air hydraulic-pneumatic accumulator and intensifier arrangements that combine at least one accumulator and at least one intensifier in communication with a high-pressure gas storage reservoir on a gas-side of the circuits and a combination fluid motor/pump, coupled to a combination electric generator/motor on the fluid side of the circuits.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用露天液压 - 气动蓄能器和增压器装置来储存和回收能量的方法和系统，所述方法和系统将至少一个蓄能器和至少一个增压器与气 - 电路的一侧和组合流体电动机/泵，耦合到电路的流体侧上的组合发电机/电动机。

公开(公告)号：US08250863B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US13094960

申请日：2011-04-27

Applicant: Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin Cameron ,  Patrick Magari ,  Michael Izenson ,  Weibo Chen

Inventor： Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin Cameron ,  Patrick Magari ,  Michael Izenson ,  Weibo Chen

IPC: F01K21/04

CPC classification number: F02C6/16 ,  F03G6/00 ,  F03G7/04 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02P80/13

Abstract: In various embodiments, compressed-gas energy storage and recovery systems include a cylinder assembly for compression and/or expansion of gas, a reservoir for storage and/or supply of compressed gas, and a system for thermally conditioning gas within the reservoir.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，压缩气体能量储存和回收系统包括用于压缩和/或膨胀气体的气缸组件，用于储存和/或供应压缩气体的储存器，以及用于对贮存器内的气体进行热调节的系统。