Fluid power accumulator using adsorption

Details Fluid power accumulator using adsorption Fluid power accumulator using adsorption

2006-12-26

2006-12-26

McClellan, James (Department: 3683)

Fluid-pressure and analogous brake systems

Pulsation neutralizers

C303SDIG011, C138S030000, C138S031000

Reexamination Certificate

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07152932

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a fluid power accumulator in which the fluid undergoes a state change as the system is pressurized to store energy. A state change can be a phase change, a chemical reaction, or a combination of these. Generally the state change results from the interaction of a compressible fluid contained in the accumulator with another substance, which can be a fluid or a solid. Preferably, the state change includes the physical adsorption of a fluid by a solid adsorbant. The invention can improve the energy storage density of a fluid power accumulator, allow a given energy storage density to be achieved at a lower maximum pressure, facilitate heat transfer and storage within an accumulator, and/or improve accumulator efficiency by storing energy in a form other than thermal energy, such as in the form of chemical energy.

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