公开(公告)号：WO2013109890A2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-25

申请号：PCT/US2013/022146

申请日：2013-01-18

Applicant: GENERAL COMPRESSION, INC.

Inventor： MARCUS, David

CPC classification number: G05F1/66 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06Q30/0202 ,  G06Q40/04 ,  H02J3/28 ,  H02J3/30 ,  H02J3/32 ,  Y02E70/30 ,  Y04S10/58 ,  Y04S50/14 ,  Y10T307/516

Abstract: A system for encouraging the use of renewable energy sources and suitable for the conservation of energy resources through the efficient management of energy storage and delivery includes connections to a power source, an energy storage subsystem, and a power grid. The system includes a power routing subsystem coupled to the source and grid, and adapted to operate in a bypass mode, in which energy is transferred from the source to the grid. The system includes a conversion subsystem coupled to the routing and storage subsystems, and switchable in substantially real-time between a storage mode, in which energy is transferred from the routing to the storage subsystem, and a generation mode, in which energy is transferred from the storage to the routing subsystem for delivery to the grid. The system also includes a controller for directing the modes based at least in part on a market factor.

Abstract translation: 通过有效管理能源储存和运送，鼓励使用可再生能源并适合于节约能源的系统包括连接到电源，能量存储子系统和电网。 该系统包括耦合到源和电网的电力布线子系统，并且适于在旁路模式中操作，其中能量从源传输到电网。 该系统包括耦合到路由和存储子系统的转换子系统，并且可在基本上实时地在能量从路由传输到存储子系统的存储模式之间切换，以及生成模式，其中能量从 存储到路由子系统以传送到网格。 该系统还包括至少部分地基于市场因素来指导模式的控制器。

公开(公告)号：WO2012097216A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：PCT/US2012/021190

申请日：2012-01-13

Applicant: GENERAL COMPRESSION, INC. ,  INGERSOLL, Eric, D. ,  ABORN, Justin, A. ,  BLIESKE, Matthew ,  MARCUS, David ,  BROOKSHIRE, Kyle

Inventor： INGERSOLL, Eric, D. ,  ABORN, Justin, A. ,  BLIESKE, Matthew ,  MARCUS, David ,  BROOKSHIRE, Kyle

IPC: F02C6/16 ,  H02J15/00

CPC classification number: F02C6/16 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02E60/15

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for the compression, expansion, and/or storage of a gas, such as air natural gas are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus suitable for use in a compressed gas-based energy storage and recovery system includes a pneumatic cylinder having a working piston disposed therein for reciprocating movement in the pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic actuator coupled to the working piston, and a hydraulic controller fluidically coupleable to the hydraulic actuator. The apparatus is fluidically coupleable to a compressed gas storage chamber which includes a first storage chamber fluidically coupleable to the pneumatic chamber, and a second storage chamber is fluidically coupleable to the first storage chamber. The first storage chamber is disposed at a first elevation and is configured to contain a liquid and a gas. The second storage chamber is disposed at a second elevation greater than the first elevation, and is configured to contain a volume of liquid.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于压缩，膨胀和/或储存气体（例如空气天然气）的系统，装置和方法。 在一些实施例中，适用于基于压缩气体的能量储存和回收系统中的装置包括气缸，其具有设置在其中的工作活塞，用于在气动缸中往复运动，联接到工作活塞的液压致动器和液压 控制器可流体耦合到液压执行器。 该装置可流体耦合到压缩气体储存室，该压缩气体储存室包括可与气动室流体连接的第一储存室，而第二储存室可流体耦合至第一储存室。 第一储存室设置在第一高度处，并且构造成容纳液体和气体。 第二储存室设置在大于第一高度的第二高度处，并且被构造成容纳一定体积的液体。

公开(公告)号：WO2010135658A3

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：PCT/US2010/035795

申请日：2010-05-21

Applicant: GENERAL COMPRESSION INC. ,  ABORN, Justin, A. ,  INGERSOLL, Eric, D.

Inventor： ABORN, Justin, A. ,  INGERSOLL, Eric, D.

IPC: F03D9/02 ,  F02C6/16

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hydraulically actuated device/system are described herein. For example, systems and methods for the compression and/or expansion of gas can include at least one pressure vessel defining an interior region for retaining at least one of a volume of liquid or a volume of gas and an actuator coupled to and in fluid communication with the pressure vessel. The actuator can have a first mode of operation in which a volume of liquid disposed within the pressure vessel is moved to compress and move gas out of the pressure vessel. The actuator can have a second mode of operation in which a volume of liquid disposed within the pressure vessel is moved by an expanding gas entering the pressure vessel. The system can further include a heat transfer device configured to transfer heat to or from the at least one of a volume of liquid or a volume of gas retained by the pressure vessel.

公开(公告)号：WO2014144057A2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2014/028306

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: GENERAL COMPRESSION, INC.

Inventor： CHEREPASHENETS, Yuriy ,  LAKOV, German ,  HEINBUCH, Ryan

IPC: F15B11/036 ,  F15B11/02

CPC classification number: F15B15/02 ,  F04B23/02 ,  F04B23/06 ,  F15B11/0365 ,  F15B2211/7056

Abstract: A hydraulic actuator adapted to be coupled to one or more pistons of a compressed air energy storage (CAES) system includes a housing forming a plurality of aligned bores, with a shaft disposed therein for reciprocating movement. For a three bore configuration, the shaft has three pistons subdividing the three bores into six pressure chambers. Four valves fluidically connected to the six chambers selectively provide pressurized hydraulic fluid, permitting three levels of hydraulic shaft force for each direction of shaft motion.

Abstract translation: 适于联接到压缩空气能量存储（CAES）系统的一个或多个活塞的液压致动器包括形成多个对准的孔的壳体，其中设置有用于往复运动的轴。 对于三孔结构，轴具有三个活塞，将三个孔分成六个压力室。 流体连接到六个腔室的四个阀选择性地提供加压液压流体，允许轴运动的每个方向的三个液压轴力。

公开(公告)号：WO2014100151A3

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：PCT/US2013/076074

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: GENERAL COMPRESSION, INC.

Inventor： CARTER, Preston

IPC: B65G5/00

Abstract: The invention relates to a large access port to a subterranean chamber of a compressed air energy storage system and a method for forming the same. The access port has a liner with a proximal end near ground level and a distal end near the subterranean chamber to provide fluidic communication between the compressed air energy storage system and the subterranean chamber. Separate pipes are located within the liner and extend from the proximal end to beyond the distal end of the liner to provide fluidic communication with fluid in the subterranean chamber. Support structure couples the liner to the separate pipes for support.

公开(公告)号：WO2013071136A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：PCT/US2012/064487

申请日：2012-11-09

Applicant: GENERAL COMPRESSION, INC.

Inventor： INGERSOLL, Eric, D. ,  ABORN, Justin, A. ,  BLIESKE, Matthew

IPC: H02J15/00 ,  F03D9/02 ,  F04B41/02 ,  F04B41/06

CPC classification number: F04B41/02 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/257 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B41/06 ,  Y02E10/72 ,  Y02E60/15

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for optimizing bi-directional piston movement within a device or system used to compress and/or expand a gas, such as air, are described herein. In some embodiments, a compressed air device and/or system can include a first pneumatic cylinder (210), a second pneumatic cylinder (230), a hydraulic actuator (272, 274), and a hydraulic controller (270). The first pneumatic cylinder (210) has a first working piston (220) disposed therein for reciprocating movement in the first pneumatic cylinder and the hydraulic actuator (272) is coupled to the first working piston (220). The second pneumatic cylinder (230) has a second working piston (240) disposed therein for reciprocating movement in the second pneumatic cylinder. The hydraulic controller (270) is fluidically coupleable to the hydraulic actuator (272, 274) and is operable in a compression mode in which gas is discharged from the second pneumatic cylinder (230) at a higher pressure than it enters the first pneumatic cylinder (210), and an expansion mode in which gas is discharged from the first pneumatic cylinder (210) at a lower pressure than it enters the second pneumatic cylinder (230).

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于优化用于压缩和/或膨胀气体（例如空气）的装置或系统内的双向活塞运动的系统，方法和装置。 在一些实施例中，压缩空气装置和/或系统可以包括第一气动缸（210），第二气动缸（230），液压致动器（272,274）和液压控制器（270）。 第一气动缸（210）具有设置在其中的第一工作活塞（220），用于在第一气动缸中往复运动，液压致动器（272）联接到第一工作活塞（220）。 第二气缸230具有设置在其中的第二工作活塞240，用于在第二气缸内往复运动。 液压控制器（270）流体地联接到液压致动器（272,274），并且可以在压缩模式下操作，在压缩模式中，气体以比进入第一气动缸的压力高的方式从第二气缸230排出 210），以及膨胀模式，其中气体以比其进入第二气缸230的压力更低的压力从第一气缸210排出。

公开(公告)号：WO2013071134A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：PCT/US2012/064485

申请日：2012-11-09

Applicant: GENERAL COMPRESSION, INC.

Inventor： BLIESKE, Matthew

IPC: F02C6/16 ,  F03D9/02 ,  F04B35/00 ,  F04B41/06

CPC classification number: F15B1/027 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/257 ,  F04B35/008 ,  F04B41/06 ,  F15B15/08 ,  F15B15/1409 ,  Y02E10/72 ,  Y02E60/15

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for optimizing thermal efficiency within a gas compression system are described herein. In some embodiments, a device can include a first hydraulic cylinder, a second hydraulic cylinder, and a hydraulic actuator. The first hydraulic cylinder has a first working piston disposed therein for reciprocating movement in the first hydraulic cylinder and which divides the first hydraulic cylinder into a first hydraulic chamber and a second hydraulic chamber. The second hydraulic cylinder has a second working piston disposed therein for reciprocating movement in the second hydraulic cylinder and which divides the second hydraulic cylinder into a third hydraulic chamber and a fourth hydraulic chamber. The hydraulic actuator can be coupled to the first or second working piston, and is operable to move the first and second working pistons in a first direction and a second direction such that volume in the hydraulic chambers are reduced accordingly.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于优化气体压缩系统内的热效率的系统，方法和装置。 在一些实施例中，装置可以包括第一液压缸，第二液压缸和液压致动器。 第一液压缸具有设置在其中的第一工作活塞，用于在第一液压缸中往复运动，并且将第一液压缸分成第一液压室和第二液压室。 第二液压缸具有设置在其中的第二工作活塞，用于在第二液压缸中往复运动，并且将第二液压缸分成第三液压室和第四液压室。 液压致动器可以联接到第一或第二工作活塞，并且可操作以在第一方向和第二方向上移动第一和第二工作活塞，使得液压室中的体积相应地减小。

公开(公告)号：WO2012097227A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：PCT/US2012/021206

申请日：2012-01-13

Applicant: GENERAL COMPRESSION, INC. ,  INGERSOLL, Eric D. ,  ABORN, Justin A. ,  BLIESKE, Matthew

Inventor： INGERSOLL, Eric D. ,  ABORN, Justin A. ,  BLIESKE, Matthew

IPC: F04B9/109 ,  F04B35/00 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F15B11/02 ,  H02J15/00

CPC classification number: F04B35/008 ,  F04B9/109 ,  F15B11/072

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein to operate an air compression and/or expansion system in its most efficient regime, at a desired efficiency, and/or achieve a desired pressure ratio independent of discharge temperature, with little to no impact on thermal efficiency. For example, systems and methods are provided for controlling and operating hydraulic pumps/motors used within a hydraulically actuated device/system, such as, for example, a gas compression and/or expansion energy system, in its most efficient regime, continuously, substantially continuously, intermittently, or varied throughout an operating cycle or stroke of the system to achieve any desired pressure and temperature profile. Such systems and methods can achieve any desired pressure ratio independent of input or discharge temperature, and can also achieve any desired discharge temperature independent of pressure ratio, without altering any of the structural components of the device or system.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了系统和方法以其最有效的方式以期望的效率操作空气压缩和/或膨胀系统和/或实现独立于排放温度的期望压力比，对热效率几乎没有影响。 例如，提供了系统和方法，用于在其最有效的方式中控制和操作在液压致动装置/系统内使用的液压泵/电动机，例如气体压缩和/或膨胀能量系统，基本上 在系统的整个操作周期或行程中连续，间歇地或变化，以实现任何期望的压力和温度分布。 这种系统和方法可以实现独立于输入或排出温度的任何期望的压力比，并且还可以实现与压力比无关的任何期望的排放温度，而不改变装置或系统的任何结构部件。

公开(公告)号：WO2007136731A2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：PCT/US2007/011877

申请日：2007-05-19

Applicant: GENERAL COMPRESSION, INC. ,  INGERSOLL, Eric ,  MARCUS, David, Ritvo

Inventor： INGERSOLL, Eric ,  MARCUS, David, Ritvo

CPC classification number: F02C6/16 ,  F02C1/05 ,  F03D9/007 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F03G6/064 ,  Y02E10/465 ,  Y02E10/72 ,  Y02E60/15

Abstract: A wind turbine system for producing compressed air from wind energy. The wind turbine harvests energy from wind to produce mechanical energy. A compressor receives mechanical energy from the wind turbine to compress air to an elevated pressure. Thermal energy may be removed from the air, and the air is stored in a storage devices, such that the air may be released from the storage device on demand.

Abstract translation: 用于从风能产生压缩空气的风力涡轮机系统。 风力发电机从风力发电中产生机械能。 压缩机从风力涡轮机接收机械能以将空气压缩至升高的压力。 热能可以从空气中去除，并且空气被存储在存储装置中，使得空气可以根据需要从存储装置释放。

公开(公告)号：AU2010336383B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：AU2010336383

申请日：2010-12-23

Applicant: GENERAL COMPRESSION INC

Inventor： ABORN JUSTIN A ,  INGERSOLL ERIC D ,  BLIESKE MATTHEW ,  RIDLEY IAIN

IPC: F28D15/00

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for optimizing heat transfer within a device or system used to compress and/or expand a gas, such as air, are described herein. For example, systems, methods and devices for optimizing the heat transfer within an air compression and expansion energy storage system are described herein. A compressor and/or expander device can include one or more of various embodiments of a heat transfer element that can be disposed within an interior of a cylinder or pressure vessel used in the compression and/or expansion of a gas, such as air. Such devices can include hydraulic and/or pneumatic actuators to move a fluid (e.g., liquid or gas) within the cylinder or pressure vessel. The heat transfer element can be used to remove heat energy generated during a compression and/or expansion process.