Title:
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING DRIVETRAIN EFFICIENCY FOR COMPRESSED GAS ENERGY STORAGE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2010/105155
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Generally, the invention relates to power generation and energy storage. In particular, to systems and methods for providing constant power from hydraulic inputs having widely-varying pressures. More particularly, the invention relates to hydraulic-pneumatic energy storage and recovery systems that include either a fixed or variable displacement hydraulic motor and control systems that allow a user to maintain constant power from the fixed or variable displacement hydraulic motor.
Inventors:
BOLLINGER BENJAMIN R (US)
MCBRIDE TROY O (US)
SCHAEFER MICHAEL (US)
MCBRIDE TROY O (US)
SCHAEFER MICHAEL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2010/027138
Publication Date:
July 14, 2011
Filing Date:
March 12, 2010
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SUSTAINX INC (US)
BOLLINGER BENJAMIN R (US)
MCBRIDE TROY O (US)
SCHAEFER MICHAEL (US)
BOLLINGER BENJAMIN R (US)
MCBRIDE TROY O (US)
SCHAEFER MICHAEL (US)
International Classes:
F15B21/08; F15B1/02; H02J15/00; H02P9/04
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2008139267A1 | 2008-11-20 | |||
| WO2007140914A1 | 2007-12-13 |
Foreign References:
| US5971027A | 1999-10-26 | |||
| JPH10313547A | 1998-11-24 | |||
| US4206608A | 1980-06-10 |
Other References:
RUFER A ET AL: "Energetic performance of a hybrid energy storage system based on compressed air and super capacitors", POWER ELECTRONICS, ELECTRICAL DRIVES, AUTOMATION AND MOTION, 2006. SPE EDAM 2006. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TAORMINA, ITALY MAY, 23RD - 26TH, 2006, PISCATAWAY, NJ, USA,IEEE, 1 May 2006 (2006-05-01), pages 469 - 474, XP010924524, ISBN: 978-1-4244-0193-2, DOI: DOI:10.1109/SPEEDAM.2006.1649817
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
FRANK, Steven, J. et al. (2020 K Street N.W, Washington DC, US)
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