公开(公告)号：US08850808B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13728230

申请日：2012-12-27

Applicant: General Compression, Inc.

Inventor： Eric D. Ingersoll ,  Justin A. Aborn

IPC: F01B29/00 ,  F15B21/04 ,  F03D9/02

CPC classification number: F03D9/028 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/047 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/257 ,  Y02E10/72 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/3124 ,  Y10T137/4807 ,  Y10T137/86212

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.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于操作液压致动装置/系统的系统和方法。 例如，用于压缩和/或膨胀气体的系统和方法可以包括至少一个压力容器，该压力容器限定内部区域，用于保持一定体积的液体或一定体积的气体中的至少一个和连接到流体连通的致动器 与压力容器。 致动器可以具有第一操作模式，其中移动设置在压力容器内的体积的液体以压缩并将气体从压力容器移出。 致动器可以具有第二操作模式，其中设置在压力容器内的体积的液体通过进入压力容器的膨胀气体移动。 该系统可以进一步包括传热装置，该热传递装置被配置为将热量传递到一定体积的液体或由压力容器保留的一定体积的气体中的至少一种。

公开(公告)号：US20140260230A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14213045

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: General Compression, Inc.

Inventor： Bryce Richards ,  Kenneth Kernyo ,  Ryan Heinbuch

IPC: F15B3/00

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

Abstract: A modular compressed air energy storage system includes modular low pressure and high pressure subsystems coupled together with interstage pipes. Each of the subsystems includes a hydraulic vessel adapted to contain a heat transfer liquid and having a piston disposed therein for horizontal reciprocating movement. First and second pressure vessels are coupled to the hydraulic vessel on opposite sides of the piston, each adapted to contain the heat transfer liquid and/or a gas. First and second heat transfer devices are respectively disposed within upper regions of the pressure vessels. The piston is moveable in a first direction to displace at least some of the heat transfer liquid from the hydraulic vessel to the first pressure vessel and is moveable in a second direction to displace at least some of the heat transfer liquid from the hydraulic vessel to the second pressure vessel.

Abstract translation: 模块化压缩空气能量存储系统包括与级间管道耦合在一起的模块化低压和高压子系统。 每个子系统包括适于容纳传热液体并具有设置在其中用于水平往复运动的活塞的液压容器。 第一和第二压力容器在活塞的相对侧上联接到液压容器，每个压力容器适于容纳传热液体和/或气体。 第一和第二传热装置分别设置在压力容器的上部区域内。 所述活塞可在第一方向上移动以将所述传热液体中的至少一些从所述液压容器移动到所述第一压力容器，并且可在第二方向上移动，以将至少一些所述传热液体从所述液压容器移动到所述液压容器 第二压力容器。

公开(公告)号：US20140109566A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US13887825

申请日：2013-05-06

Applicant: General Compression, Inc.

Inventor： Eric D. Ingersoll ,  Justin A. Aborn ,  Matthew Blieske ,  Iain Ridley

IPC: F01B29/08 ,  F01B31/08 ,  F04B49/08

CPC classification number: F01B29/08 ,  F01B31/08 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F04B49/08 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28D15/02 ,  Y02E10/72 ,  Y02E60/15

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.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于优化用于压缩和/或膨胀气体（例如空气）的装置或系统内的传热的系统，方法和装置。 例如，这里描述了用于优化空气压缩和膨胀能量存储系统内的热传递的系统，方法和装置。 压缩机和/或膨胀器装置可以包括传热元件的各种实施例中的一种或多种，​​其可以设置在用于压缩和/或膨胀气体例如空气的气缸或压力容器的内部。 这种装置可以包括用于移动气缸或压力容器内的流体（例如液体或气体）的液压和/或气动致动器。 传热元件可用于去除在压缩和/或膨胀过程中产生的热能。

公开(公告)号：US20130340420A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13761926

申请日：2013-02-07

Applicant: General Compression, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Blieske

IPC: F15B1/027 ,  F15B15/14 ,  F15B15/08

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：US20150089948A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14477016

申请日：2014-09-04

Applicant: General Compression, Inc.

Inventor： Eric D. Ingersoll ,  Justin A. Aborn

IPC: F03D9/02 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/047

CPC classification number: F03D9/257 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/047 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F03D9/17 ,  Y02E10/72 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/3124 ,  Y10T137/4807 ,  Y10T137/86212

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.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于操作液压致动装置/系统的系统和方法。 例如，用于压缩和/或膨胀气体的系统和方法可以包括至少一个压力容器，该压力容器限定内部区域，用于保持一定体积的液体或一定体积的气体中的至少一个和连接到流体连通的致动器 与压力容器。 致动器可以具有第一操作模式，其中移动设置在压力容器内的体积的液体以压缩并将气体从压力容器移出。 致动器可以具有第二操作模式，其中设置在压力容器内的体积的液体通过进入压力容器的膨胀气体移动。 该系统可以进一步包括传热装置，该热传递装置被配置为将热量传递到一定体积的液体或由压力容器保留的一定体积的气体中的至少一种。

公开(公告)号：US20140083510A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13626659

申请日：2012-09-25

Applicant: GENERAL COMPRESSION, INC.

Inventor： Matthew Blieske ,  Simon Christopher Helmore

IPC: F16K5/20

CPC classification number: F16K11/087 ,  F16K5/06 ,  F16K27/067 ,  F16K39/06 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/86638 ,  Y10T137/86863 ,  Y10T137/86871 ,  Y10T137/8782

Abstract: A rotary valve adapted for use in utility scale fluidic systems improves over conventional valving schemes by affording reductions in weight, pressure drop, cost, and actuation time, as well as providing improvements in decompression performance, higher pressure capability, and longer operational life. One embodiment of a three way valve assembly utilizes electric actuation to adjust decompression in real time and facilitate port shaping. The valve assembly utilizes a pressure balanced rotor and seals to reduce actuation and bearing loads, as well as increase seal life.

Abstract translation: 适用于公用事业规模流体系统的旋转阀通过提供重量，压降，成本和致动时间的降低而提高了常规阀门方案，以及提供减压性能，更高压力能力和更长使用寿命的改进。 三通阀组件的一个实施例利用电致动来实时调节减压并且便于端口整形。 阀门组件采用压力平衡转子和密封件，以减少致动和轴承负载，并增加密封寿命。

公开(公告)号：US20130305704A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13728230

申请日：2012-12-27

Applicant: General Compression, Inc.

Inventor： Eric D. Ingersoll ,  Justin A. Aborn

IPC: F03D9/02

CPC classification number: F03D9/028 ,  F02G1/044 ,  F02G1/047 ,  F02G1/055 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/257 ,  Y02E10/72 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/3124 ,  Y10T137/4807 ,  Y10T137/86212

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：EP2663758A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-20

申请号：EP12701594.9

申请日：2012-01-13

Applicant: General Compression Inc.

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

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 are described herein. 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.

公开(公告)号：EP2516874A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-31

申请号：EP10840163.9

申请日：2010-12-23

Applicant: General Compression Inc.

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

IPC: F16D31/02

CPC classification number: F02C6/16 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/671

Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently operating a hydraulically actuated device/system are described herein. For example, systems and methods for efficiently operating a gas compression and expansion energy storage system are disclosed herein. Systems and methods are provided for controlling and operating the hydraulic actuators used within a hydraulically actuated device/system, such as, for example, a gas compression and/or expansion energy system, within a desired efficiency range of the hydraulic pump(s)/motor(s) used to supply or receive pressurized hydraulic fluid to or from the hydraulic actuators. In such a system, a variety of different operating regimes can be used depending on the desired output gas pressure and the desired stored pressure of the compressed gas. Hydraulic cylinders used to drive working pistons within the system can be selectively actuated to achieve varying force outputs to incrementally increase the gas pressure within the system for a given cycle.

公开(公告)号：EP2777132A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-17

申请号：EP12799379.8

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, a second pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic actuator, and a hydraulic controller. The first pneumatic cylinder has a first working piston disposed therein for reciprocating movement in the first pneumatic cylinder and the hydraulic actuator is coupled to the first working piston. The second pneumatic cylinder has a second working piston disposed therein for reciprocating movement in the second pneumatic cylinder. The hydraulic controller is fluidically coupleable to the hydraulic actuator and is operable in a compression mode and an expansion mode.