公开(公告)号：US20160033085A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14812961

申请日：2015-07-29

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Neel SIROSH ,  Edwin P. BERLIN, JR. ,  Eric JOHNSON ,  Karthick CHANDRASEKER ,  Rodrigo SUSPERREGUY ,  Christopher PAIS ,  Danielle FONG

IPC: F17C13/04 ,  F17C13/02 ,  G05D9/12 ,  F17C1/02

CPC classification number: F17C13/12 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2201/058 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/066 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/0134 ,  F17C2205/0317 ,  F17C2205/0326 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/013 ,  F17C2221/014 ,  F17C2221/017 ,  F17C2221/031 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/034 ,  F17C2260/023 ,  F17C2260/042 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y10T137/1797 ,  Y10T137/1812 ,  Y10T137/1963 ,  Y10T137/1987

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to compressed gas storage units exhibiting one or more safety features. Particular embodiments employ a pressure relief mechanism to rapidly yet safely vent the contents of the tank in the event of a fire. The mechanism may comprise an internally piloted relief valve in communication with temperature-sensitive element(s) present along the tank dimensions. Under high temperature conditions indicative of a fire, the element communicates a signal to open the internally piloted relief valve. In some embodiments the element is configured to communicate a heat signal (e.g., by thermal conduction). In certain embodiments the element is configured to communicate a pressure change signal (e.g., pneumatic, hydraulic). In other embodiments the element may communicate different signal types, such as electric (e.g., thermoelectric) or mechanical (e.g., shear or tension forces). Also disclosed is a module incorporating a plurality of tanks to offer enhanced storage capacity.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及展示一个或多个安全特征的压缩气体存储单元。 具体实施例采用压力释放机构，以便在发生火灾的情况下快速且安全地排放罐中的内容物。 该机构可以包括与沿着罐尺寸存在的温度敏感元件连通的内部引导的安全阀。 在指示火灾的高温条件下，元件传达信号以打开内部引导的安全阀。 在一些实施例中，元件被配置为传递热信号（例如，通过热传导）。 在某些实施例中，元件构造成传递压力变化信号（例如，气动的，液压的）。 在其他实施例中，元件可以传递不同的信号类型，例如电（例如热电）或机械（例如剪切或拉力）。 还公开了一种包含多个罐以提供增强的存储容量的模块。

公开(公告)号：US20180172215A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15896767

申请日：2018-02-14

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Neel SIROSH ,  Edwin P. BERLIN, JR. ,  Eric JOHNSON ,  Karthick CHANDRASEKER ,  Rodrigo SUSPERREGUY ,  Christopher PAIS ,  Danielle FONG

IPC: F17C13/12

CPC classification number: F17C13/12 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2201/058 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/066 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/0134 ,  F17C2205/0317 ,  F17C2205/0326 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/013 ,  F17C2221/014 ,  F17C2221/017 ,  F17C2221/031 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/034 ,  F17C2260/023 ,  F17C2260/042 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y10T137/1797 ,  Y10T137/1812 ,  Y10T137/1963 ,  Y10T137/1987

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to compressed gas storage units exhibiting one or more safety features. Particular embodiments employ a pressure relief mechanism to rapidly yet safely vent the contents of the tank in the event of a fire. The mechanism may comprise an internally piloted relief valve in communication with temperature-sensitive element(s) present along the tank dimensions. Under high temperature conditions indicative of a fire, the element communicates a signal to open the internally piloted relief valve. In some embodiments the element is configured to communicate a heat signal (e.g., by thermal conduction). In certain embodiments the element is configured to communicate a pressure change signal (e.g., pneumatic, hydraulic). In other embodiments the element may communicate different signal types, such as electric (e.g., thermoelectric) or mechanical (e.g., shear or tension forces). Also disclosed is a module incorporating a plurality of tanks to offer enhanced storage capacity.

公开(公告)号：US20150184641A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14645298

申请日：2015-03-11

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： Stephen E. CRANE ,  Danielle FONG ,  Edwin P. BERLIN, JR.

IPC: F03D9/02 ,  F03D11/02 ,  F03D9/00

CPC classification number: F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F03D15/00 ,  F03D15/10 ,  F04B17/02 ,  F05B2260/40311 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E10/726 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02E60/17 ,  Y10T137/6851

Abstract: An energy storage and recovery system employs air compressed utilizing power from an operating wind turbine. This compressed air is stored within one or more chambers of a structure supporting the wind turbine above the ground. By functioning as both a physical support and as a vessel for storing compressed air, the relative contribution of the support structure to the overall cost of the energy storage and recovery system may be reduced, thereby improving economic realization for the combined turbine/support apparatus. In certain embodiments, expansion forces of the compressed air stored within the chamber, may be relied upon to augment the physical stability of a support structure, further reducing material costs of the support structure.

Abstract translation: 能量储存和回收系统采用来自操作风力涡轮机的利用空气压缩的电力。 该压缩空气储存在支撑风力涡轮机上方地面的结构的一个或多个室中。 通过充当物理支撑物和用于储存压缩空气的容器，可以减少支撑结构对能量储存和回收系统的总体成本的相对贡献，从而提高组合的涡轮/支撑装置的经济实现。 在某些实施例中，存储在腔室内的压缩空气的膨胀力可以依赖于增加支撑结构的物理稳定性，进一步降低了支撑结构的材料成本。

公开(公告)号：US20130269331A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13862329

申请日：2013-04-12

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY INC.

Inventor： Danielle FONG

IPC: F01B21/02

CPC classification number: F01B21/02 ,  F01D1/34 ,  F02C3/045 ,  F02C3/16 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F02C7/1435 ,  Y02E20/14 ,  Y02E20/16 ,  Y02E60/15

Abstract: An apparatus comprises an expander comprising a member moveable within a chamber in response to an expanding gas. A linkage is in communication with the member and configured to transmit out of the chamber, a power of the expanding gas. An element effects gas-liquid heat exchange with the expanding gas. The apparatus is configurable in a first mode of operation in which the member moves in response to the expanding gas as a result of combustion within the chamber, and in a second mode of operation in which the member moves in response to the expanding gas in an absence of combustion within the chamber. Also disclosed is a turbomachine where working fluid and plenum are rotated together, reducing losses from velocity shear. Further disclosed is a turbine comprising a nozzle on a rotatable member, where linear velocity of expanding gas from the nozzle substantially matches member rotational velocity.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括膨胀器，其包括响应于膨胀气体在腔室内可移动的构件。 联动装置与构件连通，并被构造成从腔室传出膨胀气体的动力。 一种元素与膨胀气体进行气 - 液热交换。 该装置可配置在第一操作模式中，其中构件响应于作为室内的燃烧而膨胀的气体移动，并且在第二操作模式中，构件响应于膨胀气体而移动 在室内没有燃烧。 还公开了一种涡轮机，其中工作流体和增压室一起旋转，减少了速度剪切的损失。 还公开了一种涡轮，其包括在可旋转构件上的喷嘴，其中来自喷嘴的膨胀气体的线速度基本上与成员旋转速度相匹配。