公开(公告)号：US09347436B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US13508377

申请日：2009-11-18

申请人： Dariusz Krzysztof Iwanowski

发明人： Dariusz Krzysztof Iwanowski

IPC分类号： H02P9/00 ,  F03G6/00 ,  F03B13/00 ,  F03D9/02 ,  F15B1/02

CPC分类号： F03G6/001 ,  F03B13/00 ,  F03D9/10 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F03D9/18 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F15B1/024 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E10/72 ,  Y02E60/15

摘要： One exemplary method of renewable energy storage includes converting a part of the electrical energy, from a generator, in accordance with an electrical grid; and using a control system to steer another part of the electrical energy, from the generator, to a heating module, to heat a substance in a tank, thereby increasing a pressure in the tank. The method also includes using the control system to introduce a transmission agent into a heat exchanger in the tank, and using the heated transmission agent to drive a turbine. A sensor provides information, about a renewable energy stream, to the control system. The control system, responsive to the information, acts to control a valve coupled between the heat exchanger and the turbine, thereby enabling a constant transfer of energy to the electrical grid.

摘要翻译： 可再生能源存储的一个示例性方法包括根据电网将来自发电机的电能的一部分转换; 并且使用控制系统将来自发电机的另一部分电能引导到加热模块，以加热罐中的物质，从​​而增加罐中的压力。 该方法还包括使用控制系统将传动剂引入罐中的热交换器中，并且使用加热的传动剂来驱动涡轮机。 传感器向控制系统提供有关可再生能源流的信息。 响应于该信息的控制系统用于控制耦合在热交换器和涡轮机之间的阀，由此能够将能量恒定地传递到电网。

公开(公告)号：US09347428B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US14373585

申请日：2012-07-02

申请人： Yeong Won Rhee

发明人： Yeong Won Rhee

IPC分类号： F03D9/00 ,  H02P9/04 ,  F03D3/02 ,  F03D9/02 ,  F03D3/00

CPC分类号： F03D3/062 ,  F03D3/005 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F05B2260/42 ,  Y02E10/72 ,  Y02E60/15

摘要： According to the present invention, use is made of a drag-type blade in which the blade is constituted vertically and in multiple blocks while the inside thereof is formed so as to have an overlapping region, thereby achieving an aerodynamic characteristic whereby there is a large initial torque for rotating the blade of the wind energy electricity generator from the stationary state such that the rotational moment is increased. On the outside thereof, use is made of airfoil-type blades, thereby obtaining rapid rotational acceleration with tip-speed ratio no less than 1.0 and effecting wind energy electricity generation even with a low wind velocity regardless of the wind direction, and thus the present invention is economic and can be installed at low cost unaffected by place or position and is environmentally friendly while nevertheless being able to effect highly efficient wind energy electricity generation.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明，使用了一种拖曳式叶片，其中叶片垂直构成并且在多个块中构成，其内部形成为具有重叠区域，从而获得空气动力学特性，由此存在大的 用于使风能发电机的叶片从静止状态旋转使得旋转力矩增加的初始扭矩。 在其外部，使用翼型型叶片，从而获得尖端速度比不小于1.0的快速旋转加速度，并且即使在风向不同的风速下也能够实现风能发电，因此目前 发明是经济的，并且可以以不受地点或位置影响的低成本安装，并且是环境友好的，同时能够实现高效的风能发电。

公开(公告)号：US20160123515A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14526837

申请日：2014-10-29

申请人： Cameron Lewis ,  Curtis VanWalleghem ,  Kyle Ryan

发明人： Cameron Lewis ,  Curtis VanWalleghem ,  Kyle Ryan

IPC分类号： F16L55/00

CPC分类号： F17D1/00 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02E60/17

摘要： Apparatus for use with fluid-processing plant configured to generate and store pressurized fluid. Fluid-processing plant is spaced apart from body of water. Apparatus includes variable-buoyancy assembly positioned in body of water in such way that buoyancy force urges variable-buoyancy assembly to move toward surface of body of water. Apparatus also includes non-collapsible fluid-line assembly positionally anchored, at least in part, underground in such way that non-collapsible fluid-line assembly extends, at least in part, into body of water. Non-collapsible fluid-line assembly fluidly connects fluid-processing plant and variable-buoyancy assembly together in such way that non-collapsible fluid-line assembly conveys pressurized fluid between fluid-processing plant and variable-buoyancy assembly. Non-collapsible fluid-line assembly transmits an anchoring force from ground to variable-buoyancy assembly; this is done in such way that anchoring force substantially counteracts, buoyancy force acting on non-collapsible fluid-line assembly. Anchoring force substantially urges variable-buoyancy assembly to remain below surface of body of water.

摘要翻译： 用于配置成产生和储存加压流体的流体处理设备的设备。 流体加工厂与水体隔开。 设备包括位于水体内的可变浮力组件，使得浮力促使可变浮力组件向水体表面移动。 设备还包括至少部分地在地下锚固的不可折叠流体线路组件，使得非可塌陷流体线路组件至少部分地延伸到水体中。 不可折叠流体线路组件将流体处理设备和可变浮力组件流体连接在一起，使得非可塌陷流体线路组件在流体处理设备和可变浮力组件之间传送加压流体。 不可折叠流体线组件将锚固力从地面传递到可变浮力组件; 这样做的方式是使锚固力基本上抵消，作用在不可折叠流体线组件上的浮力。 锚固力基本上促使可变浮力组件保持在水体表面以下。

公开(公告)号：US09309046B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US14446400

申请日：2014-07-30

申请人： Arothron Ltd.

发明人： Ron Elazari-Volcani

IPC分类号： B65D88/78 ,  F02C6/16 ,  B65D88/02 ,  H02J15/00

CPC分类号： B65D88/78 ,  B65D88/02 ,  B65D2590/023 ,  B65D2590/026 ,  F02C6/16 ,  H02J15/006 ,  H02K7/1823 ,  Y02E60/15

摘要： An underwater energy storage system includes a tank for storing a compressed gas that is adapted to be stored underwater. The tank includes at least one water opening through which water from surrounding environment can flow into and out of the tank, and at least one gas opening through which the compressed gas is received. The underwater energy storage system further includes at least one duct communicating between the at least one opening for gas flow and a source of compressed gas and a compartment constructed over a roof of the tank, wherein said compartment is adapted for receiving weights at a sinking site of the tank.

摘要翻译： 一种水下能量储存系统，包括用于储存适于储存在水下的压缩气体的储罐。 该罐包括至少一个水开口，来自周围环境的水可以通过该开口流入和流出罐，以及至少一个气体开口，压缩气体通过该开口被接收。 水下能量存储系统还包括至少一个管道，其连通至少一个用于气体流动的开口和压缩气体源之间，以及在该罐的屋顶上构造的隔室，其中所述室适于在沉没位置处接收重物 的坦克。

公开(公告)号：US20160090998A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14855963

申请日：2015-09-16

申请人： FASTLIGHT LLC

发明人： Robert J. KRAFT ,  Matthew KRAFT

IPC分类号： F15B11/08 ,  F15B21/00

CPC分类号： F02C6/16 ,  F02C1/105 ,  Y02E60/15

摘要： Electrical power systems, including generating capacity of a gas turbine, where additional power is generated from an air expander and gas turbine simultaneously from a stored compressed air and thermal system.

摘要翻译： 电力系统，包括燃气轮机的发电能力，其中从存储的压缩空气和热系统同时从空气膨胀器和燃气轮机产生附加功率。

公开(公告)号：US09267492B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US14177779

申请日：2014-02-11

申请人： CURIOSITATE, INC.

发明人： Elan Y. Pavlov

IPC分类号： F03D9/00 ,  B01F3/04 ,  F03D9/02 ,  F03B13/26

CPC分类号： F03D9/028 ,  B01F3/04106 ,  F03B13/264 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/255 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F05B2260/406 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E60/15

摘要： The invention captures harvestable mechanical energy, e.g., in the form of wind or moving water, and uses it for electrical generation or other work. In various embodiments a turbine is used to pressurize a fluid, and the pressurized fluid is then optionally stored and then used to drive an electric generator. Because the pressurized fluid can be stored in a pressurized state indefinitely, the invention provides a straightforward way to accumulate the mechanical energy until it is needed. Additionally, the invention allows portions of the system, e.g., a pressure vessel or generator, to be located away from the turbine, reducing the costs of deploying and maintaining the system.

摘要翻译： 本发明捕获可收获的机械能，例如以风或移动水的形式，并将其用于发电或其他工作。 在各种实施例中，涡轮机用于对流体加压，然后可选地存储加压流体，然后用于驱动发电机。 因为加压流体可以无限期地存储在加压状态，所以本发明提供了直到需要积累机械能的直接方式。 另外，本发明允许系统的部分例如压力容器或发电机远离涡轮机，从而降低部署和维护系统的成本。

公开(公告)号：US09249847B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US13328182

申请日：2011-12-16

申请人： Eric J. Barth ,  John M. Tucker

发明人： Eric J. Barth ,  John M. Tucker

IPC分类号： F16L55/04 ,  F16D61/00 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/04 ,  B60T8/42 ,  F15B1/04

CPC分类号： F15B1/165 ,  B60T1/10 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T8/42 ,  F15B1/04 ,  F15B2201/20 ,  F15B2201/21 ,  F15B2201/31 ,  F15B2201/405 ,  F16D61/00 ,  Y02E60/15

摘要： The present invention is a distributed piston elastomeric accumulator which stores energy when its elastomeric member stretches from its original length in response to the flow of a pressurized fluid. The stored energy is returned when the fluid flow is reversed and the accumulator discharges the fluid as its elastomeric member returns to its original length and moves the piston to its initial position. At least one part of the novelty of the invention is that the accumulator is not subject to radial strain gradients and the accumulator allows for precise pressure and linear position measurements. Accordingly, the invention allows for optimization of the energy strain storage capacity of a given elastomer.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种分布式活塞弹性体储存器，其弹性体构件响应于加压流体的流动而从其原始长度延伸而储存能量。 当流体流动反向时，储存的能量返回，并且当其弹性体构件返回到其原始长度并且将活塞移动到其初始位置时，蓄能器排出流体。 本发明的新颖性的至少一部分是蓄能器不受径向应变梯度的影响，并且蓄能器允许精确的压力和线性位置测量。 因此，本发明允许优化给定弹性体的能量应变储存能力。

公开(公告)号：US09249811B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US13791364

申请日：2013-03-08

申请人： North China Electric Power University

发明人： Tong Jiang

IPC分类号： F15B1/04 ,  F03B13/06 ,  F02C6/16 ,  H02J15/00

CPC分类号： F15B1/04 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F03B13/06 ,  H02J15/00 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02E10/22 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02E60/17

摘要： A compressed air energy storage system comprises a high-pressure water apparatus, a low-pressure water apparatus coupled to the high-pressure water apparatus through two channels, wherein a first channel is formed by a pumped hydroelectric power generation unit, a first high-pressure pipe and a first low-pressure pipe and a second channel is formed by a gas-water energy exchange unit, a second high-pressure pipe and a second low-pressure pipe and a compressed gas storage unit coupled to the gas-water energy exchange unit.

摘要翻译： 一种压缩空气能量储存系统，包括高压水设备，通过两个通道连接到高压水设备的低压水设备，其中第一通道由泵送的水力发电单元形成， 压力管和第一低压管和第二通道由气 - 水能量交换单元，第二高压管和第二低压管以及与气水能耦合的压缩气体存储单元形成 交换单位

公开(公告)号：US20150345522A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14748130

申请日：2015-06-23

申请人： LightSail Energy, Inc.

发明人： Danielle A. FONG ,  Stephen E. CRANE ,  Edwin P. BERLIN, JR. ,  AmirHossein POURMOUSA ABKENAR

IPC分类号： F15B21/04 ,  F15B1/26

CPC分类号： F15B21/042 ,  F04B41/02 ,  F15B1/024 ,  F15B1/265 ,  F15B21/048 ,  F15B21/14 ,  F15B2201/42 ,  F15B2211/527 ,  F15B2211/625 ,  F28D20/0034 ,  F28D2020/0082 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02E60/142 ,  Y02E60/15

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention use compressed air to store and deliver electrical, mechanical, and/or thermal power with high round-trip efficiency. Various embodiments may be scalable for use in a variety of environments—from wind farms to power plants to motor vehicles. An energy storage system according to the present invention can operate as a stand-alone storage system that connects electrically to the grid, it can be tightly integrated with a wind turbine, and/or it can be co-located with a thermal power generation facility and operate with even higher efficiency by scavenging low-grade waste heat.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例使用压缩空气来存储和传送具有高往返效率的电力，机械和/或热功率。 各种实施例可以是可扩展的，用于从风力发电场到发电厂到机动车辆的各种环境中。 根据本发明的能量存储系统可以作为与电网电连接的独立存储系统来操作，其可以与风力涡轮机紧密集成，和/或它可以与火力发电设备 并通过清除低档余热进行更高的效率。

公开(公告)号：US20150322874A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14708324

申请日：2015-05-11

申请人： SCUDERI GROUP, INC.

发明人： Nicholas Joseph Scuderi ,  Salvatore C. Scuderi ,  Stephen P. Scuderi

IPC分类号： F02D29/06 ,  G05B15/02 ,  F02C9/00 ,  F02B33/06 ,  F02B63/04 ,  F02C6/00

CPC分类号： F02D29/06 ,  F01K13/02 ,  F02B21/00 ,  F02B33/06 ,  F02B33/22 ,  F02B63/04 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F05D2220/32 ,  F05D2220/76 ,  F05D2270/20 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02J3/28 ,  H02J3/381 ,  H02J3/382 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02E70/30 ,  Y02T10/16

摘要： A number of exemplary power generation systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a compressed air energy storage system, optionally with split-cycle engine technology, is used to store energy obtained from the grid during off-peak hours and to supply stored energy to the grid and/or to an end user during on-peak hours. The system can include heat recovery features and can supply heat to the end user. In some embodiments, a generator system is used to provide power to an end user and to the grid. The generator can be maintained in a high efficiency operating range (e.g., at elevated or full load), even when the generator output exceeds the end user's demand, with any excess generated power being fed to the grid.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了许多示例性发电系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，可选地具有分裂循环发动机技术的压缩空气能量存储系统用于在非高峰时段内存储从电网获得的能量，并且在开启期间将存储的能量提供给电网和/或向终端用户提供 -高峰时段。 该系统可以包括热回收功能，并可以向最终用户供应热量。 在一些实施例中，发电机系统用于向终端用户和电网提供电力。 即使当发电机输出超过最终用户的需求时，发电机可以保持在高效率工作范围内（例如，在升高或满载时），而任何多余的发电功率被馈送到电网。