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Power generating plant

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7366671
An electrical power generating plant having alternate generating and energy storage modes of operation is described. It contains a pressurized-air fuel gasifier for producing a high pressure stream of combustible gas; combustion means for combusting the gas to generate a waste gas stream; a gas turbine driven by the waste gas stream; a main electric generator coupled to the gas turbine; a first air compressor coupled to the gas turbine by coupling means including a disconnectible clutch, the clutch being disengaged during the generating mode of operation and being engaged during the energy storage mode of operation to drive the compressor; an underground air storage reservoir connected to the air compressor to receive compressed air during the storage mode; and means for delivering compressed air from the air storage reservoir to the gasifier and the combustion means.
Assignee:
Acres Consulting Services Ltd.
Patent Number(s):
US 3935469
OSTI ID:
7366671
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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ENERGY STORAGE
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