公开(公告)号：US08667792B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

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: F01K21/04 ,  F02G1/04 ,  F16D31/02 ,  F01K1/00 ,  F01K3/00

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.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，气缸组件和气体压缩和/或膨胀系统的其它部件之间的联接损失通过阀门定时控制被减少或消除。

公开(公告)号：US08627658B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-14

申请号：US13012610

申请日：2011-01-24

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: F01K21/04 ,  F01K1/00 ,  F01K3/00 ,  F01K25/02 ,  F02C1/04 ,  F16D31/02

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.

公开(公告)号：US08578708B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US13307163

申请日：2011-11-30

Applicant: Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Lee Doyle ,  Michael Neil Scott ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Andrew Shang

Inventor： Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Lee Doyle ,  Michael Neil Scott ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Andrew Shang

IPC: F01B11/00 ,  F16K31/12

CPC classification number: F15B1/00 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02P80/13

Abstract: In various embodiments, compressed-gas energy storage and recovery systems feature one or more valves, which may be disposed within end caps of cylinder assemblies in which gas is expanded and/or compressed, for admitting fluid to and/or exhausting fluid from the cylinder assembly.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，压缩气体能量储存和回收系统具有一个或多个阀，其可以设置在气缸组件的端盖内，气体在其中被膨胀和/或压缩，用于将流体从气缸中导入和/或排出流体 部件。

公开(公告)号：US20130269330A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13871758

申请日：2013-04-26

Applicant: Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Michael Shaefer ,  Dax Kepshire

Inventor： Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Michael Shaefer ,  Dax Kepshire

IPC: F02G1/02

CPC classification number: F02G1/02 ,  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 ,  H02J15/006

Abstract: In various embodiments, energy-storage systems are based upon an open-air arrangement in which pressurized gas is expanded in small batches from a high pressure of, e.g., several hundred atmospheres to atmospheric pressure. The systems may be sized and operated at a rate that allows for near isothermal expansion and compression of the gas.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，储能系统基于露天布置，其中加压气体以小批量从例如几百个大气压的高压膨胀到大气压。 这些系统可以以允许气体的接近等温膨胀和压缩的速率来调节和操作。

公开(公告)号：US08539763B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US13755636

申请日：2013-01-31

Applicant: Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Jon Bessette ,  Alexander Bell ,  Dax Kepshire ,  Arne La Ven ,  Adam Rauwerdink

Inventor： Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Jon Bessette ,  Alexander Bell ,  Dax Kepshire ,  Arne La Ven ,  Adam Rauwerdink

IPC: F01K3/00 ,  F15B21/04

CPC classification number: F02G1/043 ,  B60K2006/123 ,  F01B15/02 ,  F01B23/00 ,  F01K7/025 ,  F01K7/36 ,  F01K25/04 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F02G1/02 ,  F15B15/00 ,  F15B21/00 ,  F16L53/00 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/6416

Abstract: In various embodiments, foam is compressed to store energy and/or expanded to recover energy.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施方案中，将泡沫压缩以储存能量和/或膨胀以回收能量。

公开(公告)号：US08468815B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US13351367

申请日：2012-01-17

Applicant: Troy O. McBride ,  Robert Cook ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Lee Doyle ,  Andrew Shang ,  Timothy Wilson ,  Michael Neil Scott ,  Patrick Magari ,  Benjamin Cameron ,  Dimitri Deserranno

Inventor： Troy O. McBride ,  Robert Cook ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Lee Doyle ,  Andrew Shang ,  Timothy Wilson ,  Michael Neil Scott ,  Patrick Magari ,  Benjamin Cameron ,  Dimitri Deserranno

IPC: F28D20/02 ,  F03B17/00

CPC classification number: F15B1/024

Abstract: In various embodiments, cylinder assemblies are coupled in series pneumatically, thereby reducing a range of force produced by or acting on the cylinder assemblies during expansion or compression of a gas.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，气缸组件气动地串联联接，从而减少在气体膨胀或压缩期间由气缸组件产生或作用在其上的力的范围。

公开(公告)号：US08448433B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US13154996

申请日：2011-06-07

Applicant: Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Michael Schaefer ,  Dax Kepshire

Inventor： Troy O. McBride ,  Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Michael Schaefer ,  Dax Kepshire

IPC: F02G1/04 ,  F01K21/04 ,  F01K21/02 ,  F16D31/02

CPC classification number: F02G1/02 ,  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 ,  H02J15/006

Abstract: In various embodiments, energy-storage systems are based upon an open-air arrangement in which pressurized gas is expanded in small batches from a high pressure of, e.g., several hundred atmospheres to atmospheric pressure. The systems may be sized and operated at a rate that allows for near isothermal expansion and compression of the gas.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，储能系统基于露天布置，其中加压气体以小批量从例如几百个大气压的高压膨胀到大气压。 这些系统可以以允许气体的接近等温膨胀和压缩的速率来调节和操作。

公开(公告)号：US20120297776A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-29

申请号：US13564430

申请日：2012-08-01

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: F02G1/02 ,  F01K27/00

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。

公开(公告)号：US08234868B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US13109716

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Michael Schaefer

Inventor： Benjamin R. Bollinger ,  Troy O. McBride ,  Michael Schaefer

IPC: F02G1/05

CPC classification number: F15B1/024 ,  F15B21/08 ,  F15B21/14 ,  F15B2211/20515 ,  F15B2211/20569 ,  F15B2211/212 ,  F15B2211/216 ,  F15B2211/6309 ,  F15B2211/6655 ,  H02J15/006 ,  H02P9/04

Abstract: In various embodiments, systems for providing a constant electrical output from a compressed gas energy storage and recovery system include a hydraulic-pneumatic energy storage and recovery system configured to provide a varying pressure profile at least at one outlet, a hydraulic motor-pump in fluid communication with the outlet, and a control system for enabling the constant electrical output by controlling at least one of pressure, piston position, power, flow rate, torque, RPM, current, voltage, frequency, or displacement per revolution.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，用于从压缩气体能量存储和回收系统提供恒定电力输出的系统包括液压 - 气动能量存储和回收系统，其被配置为至少在一个出口处提供变化的压力分布，液体流体 与出口的通信，以及通过控制压力，活塞位置，功率，流量，扭矩，RPM，电流，电压，频率或每转位移中的至少一个来实现恒定电输出的控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US08234862B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US13108325

申请日：2011-05-16

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

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

IPC: F02G1/04 ,  F16D31/02

CPC classification number: F03G7/04 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F03G6/00 ,  Y02E10/46 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T10/16

Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods including an energy conversion system for storage and recovery of energy using compressed gas, a source of recovered thermal energy, and a heat-exchange subsystem in fluid communication with the energy conversion system and the source of recovered thermal energy.