Regenerative heat storage in compressed air power system
OwnerMichael J. Hobsoninventor
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Abstract
A compressed air power plant is disclosed wherein compressed air may be stored underground and later utilized as required. The storage facilities include a heat storage covern which contains an external water barrier and a heat insulating lining. Compressed air flows from the power plant in series through the heat storage cavern and then to an air storage cavern.
Claims5
A compressed air power storage system comprising means for generating and utilizing compressed air, a compressed air storage cavern, a heat storage cavern containing a heat storage medium, a first air passage extending between the compressed air generating and utilizing means and the heat storage cavern, a second air passage extending between the heat storage cavern and the air storage cavern, and a housing for the heat storage medium within the heat storage cavern, said housing being spaced from the walls and roof of the cavern and having an external water barrier, a heat insulating lining within the barrier, and internal structure defining a serpentine path through the heat storage medium for passing air between the passages so as to ensure substantially uniform contact between the air and the medium.
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