US20110195368A1 - Compressed gaseous oxidizer energy storage system - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to compressed gaseous oxidizer energy storage.
- a Compressed Oxidizer Energy Storage (COES) system refers to the compression of a gaseous oxidizer for later use as an energy source.
- COES Compressed Oxidizer Energy Storage
- compressed gaseous oxidizer from a wind generation or other system may be stored during periods of low energy demand then used to accommodate periods of higher demand.
- the COES may also be scaled for use in other systems.
- FIG. 1 is a general schematic view of a Compressed Gaseous Oxidizer Energy Storage (COES) system.
- COES Compressed Gaseous Oxidizer Energy Storage
- FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a compressed gaseous oxidizer energy storage (COES) system 20 .
- the system 20 generally includes a compressed gaseous oxidizer storage system 22 with an associated metering valve 24 , a compressed gas fuel storage system 26 with an associated metering valve 28 and a catalyst system 30 .
- the system 20 may be of various scales from, for example, a power utility scale in which the compressed gaseous oxidizer storage system 22 (e.g., compressed air) may be an underground cavern to a relatively small scale such as a tank which may be contained within a Un-interruptible Power Supply (UPS) or other portable device or vehicle.
- the compressed gas fuel storage system 26 may be of a capacity associated with the compressed gaseous oxidizer storage system 22 .
- the catalyst system 30 may also be of a capacity associated with the compressed gaseous oxidizer storage system 22 and may be manufactured of, for example, noble metals similar to a catalytic converter.
- the compressed gaseous oxidizer storage system 22 and the compressed gas fuel storage system 26 are in communication with the catalyst system 30 through control devices 24 , 26 (e.g., valves and regulators).
- the compressed gaseous oxidizer from the compressed gaseous oxidizer storage system 22 and the compressed gas fuel such as hydrogen, methane, propane, or other gas fuels from the compressed gas fuel storage system 26 are mixed through the valves 24 , 26 at a desired ratio prior to communication with the catalyst system 30 .
- the mixture is communicated to the catalyst system 30 below combustible limits to form a catalytic reaction.
- the catalytic reaction rather than a combustion reaction, generates hot gas which increases the amount of the stored energy beyond the energy of the separately stored gases.
- the compressed gaseous oxidizer and fuel gas react catalytically in an oxygen rich environment, no unburned hydrocarbons result.
- low to no nitrous oxide emissions are generated which may result in an essentially breathable product.
- the system 20 provides an essentially infinitely variable range of discharge temperatures from, for example, ambient to over 1,700 F and may generally increases available energy by a factor of at least 2 to 4 times compressed gaseous oxidizer alone.
- the hot gaseous oxidizer from the catalytic reaction may thereby be communicated for later use in an expansion system 32 such as an expansion engine, Brayton cycle gas turbine or other power generation device tool, vehicle, or system.
- an expansion system 32 such as an expansion engine, Brayton cycle gas turbine or other power generation device tool, vehicle, or system.
- the system 20 may be utilized within an un-interruptible power supplies (UPS) or other system to replace a battery.
- UPS un-interruptible power supplies
- the system 20 may be utilized in a back pack for a first responder to provide a portable power supply.
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- The present disclosure relates to compressed gaseous oxidizer energy storage.
- A Compressed Oxidizer Energy Storage (COES) system refers to the compression of a gaseous oxidizer for later use as an energy source. At a utility scale, compressed gaseous oxidizer from a wind generation or other system may be stored during periods of low energy demand then used to accommodate periods of higher demand. The COES may also be scaled for use in other systems.
- Various features will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the disclosed non-limiting embodiment. The drawing that accompanies the detailed description can be briefly described as follows:
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FIG. 1 is a general schematic view of a Compressed Gaseous Oxidizer Energy Storage (COES) system. -
FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a compressed gaseous oxidizer energy storage (COES)system 20. Thesystem 20 generally includes a compressed gaseousoxidizer storage system 22 with an associatedmetering valve 24, a compressed gasfuel storage system 26 with an associatedmetering valve 28 and acatalyst system 30. - It should be understood that the
system 20 may be of various scales from, for example, a power utility scale in which the compressed gaseous oxidizer storage system 22 (e.g., compressed air) may be an underground cavern to a relatively small scale such as a tank which may be contained within a Un-interruptible Power Supply (UPS) or other portable device or vehicle. The compressed gasfuel storage system 26 may be of a capacity associated with the compressed gaseousoxidizer storage system 22. Thecatalyst system 30 may also be of a capacity associated with the compressed gaseousoxidizer storage system 22 and may be manufactured of, for example, noble metals similar to a catalytic converter. - The compressed gaseous
oxidizer storage system 22 and the compressed gasfuel storage system 26 are in communication with thecatalyst system 30 throughcontrol devices 24, 26 (e.g., valves and regulators). The compressed gaseous oxidizer from the compressed gaseousoxidizer storage system 22 and the compressed gas fuel such as hydrogen, methane, propane, or other gas fuels from the compressed gasfuel storage system 26 are mixed through thevalves catalyst system 30. - The mixture is communicated to the
catalyst system 30 below combustible limits to form a catalytic reaction. The catalytic reaction, rather than a combustion reaction, generates hot gas which increases the amount of the stored energy beyond the energy of the separately stored gases. Whereas the compressed gaseous oxidizer and fuel gas react catalytically in an oxygen rich environment, no unburned hydrocarbons result. Also, as no combustion flame or ignition system is required, low to no nitrous oxide emissions are generated which may result in an essentially breathable product. Thesystem 20 provides an essentially infinitely variable range of discharge temperatures from, for example, ambient to over 1,700 F and may generally increases available energy by a factor of at least 2 to 4 times compressed gaseous oxidizer alone. - The hot gaseous oxidizer from the catalytic reaction may thereby be communicated for later use in an
expansion system 32 such as an expansion engine, Brayton cycle gas turbine or other power generation device tool, vehicle, or system. In another non- limiting embodiment, thesystem 20 may be utilized within an un-interruptible power supplies (UPS) or other system to replace a battery. In another non-limiting embodiment, thesystem 20 may be utilized in a back pack for a first responder to provide a portable power supply. - It should be understood that like reference numerals identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several drawings. It should also be understood that although a particular component arrangement is disclosed in the illustrated embodiment, other arrangements will benefit herefrom.
- Although particular step sequences are shown, described, and claimed, it should be understood that steps may be performed in any order, separated or combined unless otherwise indicated and will still benefit from the present disclosure.
- The foregoing description is exemplary rather than defined by the limitations within. Various non-limiting embodiments are disclosed herein, however, one of ordinary skill in the art would recognize that various modifications and variations in light of the above teachings will fall within the scope of the appended claims. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the disclosure may be practiced other than as specifically described. For that reason the appended claims should be studied to determine true scope and content.
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