System and method for rapid isothermal gas expansion and compression for energy storage

作者: Benjamin R. Bollinger

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关键词: Isothermal processPneumatic cylinderGas chamberEnergy transformationThermodynamicsEnergy storageSeparator (oil production)Gas expansionMechanicsHeat transferChemistry

摘要: The invention relates to systems and methods for rapidly isothermally expanding gas in a cylinder. cylinder is used staged hydraulic-pneumatic energy conversion system includes chamber (pneumatic side) fluid (hydraulic piston or other mechanism that separates the while allowing transfer of force/pressure between each opposing chamber. ports are coupled heat subassembly circulates from pneumatic side exchanges its with counter flow ambient temperature reservoir source.