Energy storage system for electric utility plant

Power plants – Motive fluid energized by externally applied heat – Process of power production or system operation

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60649, 60659, 60 3952, F01K 2500, F02C 100

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043532144

ABSTRACT:
A method for storing excess energy produced by an electric utility during low energy demand periods, utilizing a closed system with a gaseous fluid as the energy storage medium and turbine working fluid. The fluid medium is stored at low pressure in an underground cavern which is located near a commercial electric utility system. During low energy demand periods, electrical output from the utility is channeled to the subject invention for conversion to potential energy, stored in the form of pressurized fluid in a second, high pressure cavern. This fluid transfer is accomplished by a compressor powered by excess electric output of the utility. During peak periods of power demand, a stream of the pressurized fluid is heated and expanded through a turbine/generator combination to generate electrical output. This electrical power is then used to supplement the utility output to meet the higher level of energy requirement arising during peak demand periods. The expanded fluid medium is subsequently returned to the low pressure storage cavern, pending recycle through the closed system. Various embodiments are disclosed illustrating use of excess electric utility output to accomplish the heating and to supply the compression energy to operate the system.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2942411 (1960-06-01), Hutchings
patent: 3459953 (1969-08-01), Hughes

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