公开(公告)号：WO2011146162A3

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：PCT/US2011029083

申请日：2011-03-18

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY INC ,  CRANE STEPHEN E ,  BARBERO EVER J

Inventor： CRANE STEPHEN E ,  BARBERO EVER J

IPC: F17C1/06 ,  F17C13/08

CPC classification number: F17C1/00 ,  F17C9/04 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0609 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2203/067 ,  F17C2221/031 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2227/0309 ,  F17C2227/0311 ,  F17C2227/0313 ,  F17C2227/0332 ,  F17C2227/0393 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2250/0631 ,  F17C2250/0636 ,  F17C2260/011 ,  F17C2265/05 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0134 ,  F17C2270/0136

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to compressed gas energy storage systems exhibiting one or more desirable characteristics. Certain embodiments of such systems may be efficient (80% round-trip), cost-effective (system cost

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及展示一个或多个期望特征的压缩气体储能系统。 这种系统的某些实施例可以是有效的（80％往返），成本效益（系统成本<100kWh），和/或快速可变（<10分钟）。 具体的实施方案可以使用水喷雾来促进在压缩和膨胀过程中在高压下的热传递。 采用长丝缠绕设计的储气装置可大大降低储气成本。

公开(公告)号：WO2011008325A2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：PCT/US2010033795

申请日：2010-05-05

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY INC ,  CRANE STEPHEN E ,  FONG DANIELLE A ,  BERLIN EDWIN P JR

Inventor： CRANE STEPHEN E ,  FONG DANIELLE A ,  BERLIN EDWIN P JR

IPC: F03D11/00 ,  F03D9/02 ,  F03D11/02 ,  F03D11/04

CPC classification number: F03D13/20 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F05B2260/40311 ,  F05B2260/406 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E60/15

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利用来自运行的风力涡轮机的功率压缩的空气。 该压缩空气存储在支撑风力涡轮机的地面上的结构的一个或多个腔室内。 通过充当物理支撑件和储存压缩空气的容器，支撑结构对能量储存和回收系统的总体成本的相对贡献可以减小，由此改进了组合的涡轮机/支撑设备的经济实现。 在某些实施例中，储存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，从而进一步降低支撑结构的材料成本。

公开(公告)号：WO2011146162A2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：PCT/US2011/029083

申请日：2011-03-18

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY INC. ,  CRANE, Stephen, E. ,  BARBERO, Ever, J.

Inventor： CRANE, Stephen, E. ,  BARBERO, Ever, J.

CPC classification number: F17C1/00 ,  F17C9/04 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0609 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2203/067 ,  F17C2221/031 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2227/0309 ,  F17C2227/0311 ,  F17C2227/0313 ,  F17C2227/0332 ,  F17C2227/0393 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2250/0631 ,  F17C2250/0636 ,  F17C2260/011 ,  F17C2265/05 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0134 ,  F17C2270/0136

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to compressed gas energy storage systems exhibiting one or more desirable characteristics. Certain embodiments of such systems may be efficient (80% round-trip), cost-effective (system cost

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及展示一个或多个期望特征的压缩气体储能系统。 这种系统的某些实施例可以是有效的（80％往返），成本效益（系统成本<100kWh），和/或快速可变（<10分钟）。 具体的实施方案可以使用水喷雾来促进在压缩和膨胀过程中在高压下的热传递。 采用长丝缠绕设计的储气装置可大大降低储气成本。

公开(公告)号：WO2011008500A3

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：PCT/US2010040240

申请日：2010-06-28

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY INC ,  FONG DANIELLE A ,  CRANE STEPHEN E ,  BERLIN EDWIN P JR ,  POURMOUSA ABKENAR AMIRHOSSEIN ,  MAHALATKAR KARTIKEYA ,  HOU YONGXI ,  BOWERS TODD

Inventor： FONG DANIELLE A ,  CRANE STEPHEN E ,  BERLIN EDWIN P JR ,  POURMOUSA ABKENAR AMIRHOSSEIN ,  MAHALATKAR KARTIKEYA ,  HOU YONGXI ,  BOWERS TODD

IPC: F03G7/00 ,  B05B1/02 ,  F01B9/02 ,  F01B23/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02C1/02 ,  F02C6/16

CPC classification number: F15B1/265 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F15B1/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B2015/208 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/6579

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the "pressure cell") partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例的压缩空气能量存储系统包括用于压缩和膨胀空气的可逆机构，一个或多个压缩空气存储罐，控制系统，一个或多个热交换器，并且在本发明的某些实施例中 ，一台电动发电机。 可逆空气压缩机 - 膨胀机使用机械动力来压缩空气（当它充当压缩机时）并将存储在压缩空气中的能量转换成机械动力（当它充当膨胀机时）。 在某些实施例中，压缩机 - 膨胀机包括一个或多个级，每个级由压力容器（“压力单元”）组成，部分填充有水或其他液体。 在一些实施例中，压力容器与一个或多个汽缸装置连通以与其汽缸室（一个或多个）交换空气和液体。 合适的阀门允许空气在电子控制下进入和离开压力室和缸体装置（如果有的话）。

公开(公告)号：WO2011008500A2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：PCT/US2010/040240

申请日：2010-06-28

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY INC. ,  FONG, Danielle, A. ,  CRANE, Stephen, E. ,  BERLIN, Edwin, P., Jr. ,  POURMOUSA ABKENAR, Amirhossein ,  MAHALATKAR, Kartikeya ,  HOU, Yongxi ,  BOWERS, Todd

Inventor： FONG, Danielle, A. ,  CRANE, Stephen, E. ,  BERLIN, Edwin, P., Jr. ,  POURMOUSA ABKENAR, Amirhossein ,  MAHALATKAR, Kartikeya ,  HOU, Yongxi ,  BOWERS, Todd

IPC: F03G7/00 ,  F01B9/02 ,  F01B23/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F02C1/02 ,  B05B1/02

CPC classification number: F15B1/265 ,  F01B17/022 ,  F01C13/00 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K25/10 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02G1/05 ,  F03D9/17 ,  F03D9/28 ,  F04B39/06 ,  F15B1/00 ,  F15B13/00 ,  F15B15/02 ,  F15B15/20 ,  F15B2015/208 ,  F16H3/72 ,  H02J15/006 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02E50/12 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/678 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0379 ,  Y10T137/6579

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the "pressure cell") partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例的压缩空气能量存储系统包括用于压缩和膨胀空气的可逆机构，一个或多个压缩空气存储罐，控制系统，一个或多个热交换器， 并且在本发明的某些实施例中是电动发电机。 可逆空气压缩机 - 膨胀机使用机械动力来压缩空气（当它充当压缩机时）并将存储在压缩空气中的能量转换成机械动力（当它充当膨胀机时）。 在某些实施例中，压缩机 - 膨胀机包括一个或多个级，每个级由压力容器（“压力单元”）部分地填充有水或其他液体组成。 在一些实施例中，压力容器与一个或多个汽缸装置连通以与其汽缸室（一个或多个）交换空气和液体。 合适的阀门允许空气在电子控制下进入和离开压力单元和缸体装置（如果有的话）。

公开(公告)号：WO2012100094A3

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：PCT/US2012/021923

申请日：2012-01-19

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY, INC. ,  STAHLKOPF, Karl E. ,  FONG, Danielle A. ,  CRANE, Stephen E. ,  BERLIN, Edwin P., Jr. ,  POURMOUSA ABKENAR, AmirHossein

Inventor： STAHLKOPF, Karl E. ,  FONG, Danielle A. ,  CRANE, Stephen E. ,  BERLIN, Edwin P., Jr. ,  POURMOUSA ABKENAR, AmirHossein

IPC: F01B21/02 ,  F03C1/00 ,  F01B23/10 ,  F01B29/04 ,  B05B1/02 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02C1/02 ,  F04B39/06

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the pressure cell) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

公开(公告)号：WO2013043754A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-28

申请号：PCT/US2012/056155

申请日：2012-09-19

Applicant: BERLIN, Jr., Edwin P. ,  CRANE, Stephen E. ,  ABKENAR, AmirHossein Pourmousa ,  FONG, Danielle A. ,  STAHLKOPF, Karl E. ,  LIGHTSAIL ENERGY, INC.

Inventor： BERLIN, Jr., Edwin P. ,  CRANE, Stephen E. ,  ABKENAR, AmirHossein Pourmousa ,  FONG, Danielle A. ,  STAHLKOPF, Karl E.

IPC: F02C6/16 ,  F01D15/00 ,  F02C7/00 ,  F02C3/04

CPC classification number: F01K13/00 ,  F01D15/10 ,  F02C1/05 ,  F02C3/30 ,  F02C6/003 ,  F02C6/16 ,  F05D2260/212 ,  F05D2260/42 ,  F22B1/1853 ,  Y02E20/16 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y02T50/676

Abstract: An energy storage system utilizing compressed gas as a storage medium, may include one or more turbines configured to convert energy in gas expansion and compression processes. One or more axial and centrifugal turbines may be used to store energy by compressing gas, and to recover energy from expanding gas. A plurality of orifices/nozzles may introduce a liquid into the gas as a heat exchange medium. Orifices/nozzles may be disposed on various surfaces of a turbine and/or in a separate mixing chamber flowing to a turbine. Structures of the turbine may be designed to mitigate damage caused by liquid injection, for example the turbine blades may be flexible and/or comprise impact-resistant materials.

Abstract translation: 使用压缩气体作为存储介质的能量存储系统可以包括被配置为在气体膨胀和压缩过程中转换能量的一个或多个涡轮机。 可以使用一个或多个轴向和离心涡轮机来通过压缩气体来储存能量，并且从膨胀气体中回收能量。 多个喷嘴/喷嘴可以将液体作为热交换介质引入到气体中。 孔/喷嘴可以设置在涡轮机的各个表面上和/或在流动到涡轮机的分离的混合室中。 涡轮机的结构可以设计成减轻由液体喷射引起的损坏，例如，涡轮机叶片可以是柔性的和/或包括抗冲击材料。

公开(公告)号：WO2011008325A3

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：PCT/US2010/033795

申请日：2010-05-05

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY INC. ,  CRANE, Stephen, E. ,  FONG, Danielle, A. ,  BERLIN, Edwin, P. Jr.

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

IPC: F03D11/00 ,  F03D11/04 ,  F03D11/02 ,  F03D9/02

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.

公开(公告)号：WO2012100094A2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：PCT/US2012021923

申请日：2012-01-19

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY INC ,  STAHLKOPF KARL E ,  FONG DANIELLE A ,  CRANE STEPHEN E ,  BERLIN EDWIN P JR ,  POURMOUSA ABKENAR AMIRHOSSEIN

Inventor： STAHLKOPF KARL E ,  FONG DANIELLE A ,  CRANE STEPHEN E ,  BERLIN EDWIN P JR ,  POURMOUSA ABKENAR AMIRHOSSEIN

IPC: F01B21/02 ,  B05B1/02 ,  F01B23/10 ,  F01B29/04 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F02C1/02 ,  F03C1/00 ,  F04B39/06

CPC classification number: F04B49/22 ,  F01B9/02 ,  F01B15/02 ,  F01B17/02 ,  F01B23/10 ,  F01B29/10 ,  F01K13/02 ,  F01K25/06 ,  F01K27/00 ,  F28D20/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H02K7/1815 ,  H02P9/04 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y10T137/8593 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/735

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the pressure cell) partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例的压缩空气能量存储系统包括用于压缩和膨胀空气的可逆机构，一个或多个压缩空气存储罐，控制系统，一个或多个热交换器，并且在本发明的某些实施例中 ，一台电动发电机。 可逆空气压缩机 - 膨胀机使用机械动力来压缩空气（当充当压缩机时）并将存储在压缩空气中的能量转换成机械动力（当充当膨胀机时）。 在某些实施例中，压缩机 - 膨胀机包括一个或多个级，每个级由压力容器（压力单元）部分地填充有水或其他液体组成。 在一些实施例中，压力容器与一个或多个汽缸装置连通以与其汽缸室（一个或多个）交换空气和液体。 合适的阀门允许空气在电子控制下进入和离开压力室和缸体装置（如果有的话）。

公开(公告)号：WO2011008321A3

公开(公告)日：2011-03-24

申请号：PCT/US2010031915

申请日：2010-04-21

Applicant: LIGHTSAIL ENERGY INC ,  FONG DANIELLE A ,  CRANE STEPHEN E ,  BERLIN EDWIN P JR

Inventor： FONG DANIELLE A ,  CRANE STEPHEN E ,  BERLIN EDWIN P JR

IPC: F01B21/02 ,  F01B23/10 ,  F01B29/04 ,  F03C1/00

CPC classification number: F17C5/002 ,  F04B39/0005 ,  F04B39/12 ,  F04B41/02 ,  F15B1/02 ,  F15B1/024 ,  F15B1/08 ,  F15B11/08 ,  F15B13/042 ,  F15B13/044 ,  F15B2211/20538 ,  F15B2211/50554 ,  F17C13/026 ,  F17C13/04 ,  F17D1/02 ,  H02J15/006 ,  H02P9/04 ,  Y02E60/15 ,  Y02E60/74 ,  Y10T137/6416

Abstract: A compressed-air energy storage system according to embodiments of the present invention comprises a reversible mechanism to compress and expand air, one or more compressed air storage tanks, a control system, one or more heat exchangers, and, in certain embodiments of the invention, a motor-generator. The reversible air compressor-expander uses mechanical power to compress air (when it is acting as a compressor) and converts the energy stored in compressed air to mechanical power (when it is acting as an expander). In certain embodiments, the compressor-expander comprises one or more stages, each stage consisting of pressure vessel (the "pressure cell") partially filled with water or other liquid. In some embodiments, the pressure vessel communicates with one or more cylinder devices to exchange air and liquid with the cylinder chamber(s) thereof. Suitable valving allows air to enter and leave the pressure cell and cylinder device, if present, under electronic control.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例的压缩空气能量存储系统包括用于压缩和膨胀空气的可逆机构，一个或多个压缩空气存储罐，控制系统，一个或多个热交换器，并且在本发明的某些实施例中 ，电动发电机。 可逆式空气压缩机 - 膨胀机使用机械动力来压缩空气（当其作为压缩机时），并将储存在压缩空气中的能量转换为机械功率（作为膨胀机时）。 在某些实施方案中，压缩机 - 膨胀器包括一个或多个阶段，每个阶段由部分填充有水或其它液体的压力容器（“压力池”）组成。 在一些实施例中，压力容器与一个或多个气缸装置连通，以将空气和液体与其气缸室交换。 合适的阀门允许空气进入和离开压力池和气缸装置（如果有的话）在电子控制下。