Thermal energy storage systems and methods

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2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Nguyen, Hoang M (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Motive fluid energized by externally applied heat

Including heat, steam, or compressed gas storage means

C029S592000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07971437

ABSTRACT:
A thermal energy storage apparatus is disclosed. The thermal energy storage apparatus has a phase change medium. The thermal energy storage apparatus also has an inner manifold area having at least one inner feed port. The thermal energy storage apparatus also has an outer manifold area having at least one outer feed port and fluidically coupled to the inner manifold area. The inner manifold area and the outer manifold area are configured to be substantially immersed in the phase change medium. Methods of constructing and controlling embodiments of related thermal energy storage apparati are also disclosed, as well as embodiments of related heat exchangers.

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