Power plants – Pressure fluid source and motor – Utilizing natural energy or having a geographic feature
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-16
2007-10-16
Lopez, F. Daniel (Department: 3745)
Power plants
Pressure fluid source and motor
Utilizing natural energy or having a geographic feature
Reexamination Certificate
active
11509433
ABSTRACT:
A compressed air pumped hydro energy storage and distribution system includes a first reservoir of water and a second reservoir of air and water. An air pressure source, connected to the second reservoir, develops a pressure head in the second reservoir. A pump/turbine-motor/generator, received by the first reservoir, is connected to a regional energy grid. During peak demand periods, the pressure head forces water through the pump/turbine-motor/generator to generate power, delivered to the grid. During low demand periods, the pump/turbine-motor/generator pumps water back to the second reservoir, regenerating the pressure head. A third air reservoir interconnected with the second reservoir and a gas turbine generator can be used to generate power during peak demand periods. The reservoirs can be tunnels or abandoned mines, reinforced and sealed by pressure grouting and/or an internal liner, maintained well beneath the earth's surface and intersecting the path of the grid.
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patent: 3677008 (1972-07-01), Koutz
patent: 4182128 (1980-01-01), Gardner
patent: 4206608 (1980-06-01), Bell
EBO Group, Inc.
Lopez F. Daniel
Renner Kenner Greive Bobak Taylor & Weber
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