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*[[Scroll Compressor]] is nearly 100% efficient, but expensive. | *[[Scroll Compressor]] is nearly 100% efficient, but expensive. | ||
*Highest [[ESOI]] of any energy source - [https://energy.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-02-09_Making-Good-Energy-Choices-The-Role-of-Energy-Systems-Analysis.pdf] | *Highest [[ESOI]] of any energy source - [https://energy.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-02-09_Making-Good-Energy-Choices-The-Role-of-Energy-Systems-Analysis.pdf] | ||
*Conclusion of Reference [7] - ''The sizing of storage tanks for a SHS-CAES has been determine by modeling all the components downstream of the storage tank. To operate the system with SHS load of 29.65W for 12 hours requires a tank size of 18 m3, with an initial pressure of 8 bar and regulator setting 3.511 bar. | |||
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- 40-50% efficiency of air storage, compared to 70-90% for batteries.
- Pumping and air engines are 60-70% efficient.
- Scroll Compressor is nearly 100% efficient, but expensive.
- Highest ESOI of any energy source - [2]
- Conclusion of Reference [7] - The sizing of storage tanks for a SHS-CAES has been determine by modeling all the components downstream of the storage tank. To operate the system with SHS load of 29.65W for 12 hours requires a tank size of 18 m3, with an initial pressure of 8 bar and regulator setting 3.511 bar.