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Electric power generating plant having direct-coupled steam and compressed-air cycles

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5534495

An electric power generating plant is provided with a Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) system which is directly coupled to the steam cycle of the generating plant. The CAES system is charged by the steam boiler during off peak hours, and drives a separate generator during peak load hours. The steam boiler load is thereby levelized throughout an operating day.

DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
None
Application Number:
ON: DE82004447
OSTI ID:
5534495
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English