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Fluid-flow control in energy storage and recovery systems

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OSTI ID:1531882

In various embodiments, compressed-gas energy storage and recovery systems feature one or more valves, which may be disposed within end caps of cylinder assemblies in which gas is expanded and/or compressed, for admitting fluid to and/or exhausting fluid from the cylinder assembly.

Research Organization:
SustainX, Inc., Seabrook, NH (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
OE0000231
Assignee:
SustainX, Inc. (Seabrook, NH)
Patent Number(s):
8,578,708
Application Number:
13/307,163
OSTI ID:
1531882
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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