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*A form of [[Energy Storage]] utilizing a gas cooled to a liquid as the storage medium, and the cooling, and usually expansion of the gas as the energy conversion mechanisms | *A form of [[Energy Storage]] utilizing a gas cooled to a liquid as the storage medium, and the cooling, and usually expansion of the gas as the energy conversion mechanisms | ||
*Most commonly [[Nitrogen]] (ie [[Liquid Nitrogen]] is used) , or [[Liquid Air]] are utilized | *Most commonly [[Nitrogen]] (ie [[Liquid Nitrogen]] is used) , or [[Liquid Air]] are utilized | ||
*The simplicity of a nitrogen only system, as well as the added utility of a Nitrogen [[PSA System]] and stored high pressure nitrogen gas, and liquid nitrogen make a strong case for it's utilization | *The simplicity of a nitrogen only system, as well as the added utility of a Nitrogen [[PSA System]] and stored high pressure nitrogen (and potentially oxygen) gas, and liquid nitrogen make a strong case for it's utilization | ||
*Main "unknown" is the [[Round Trip Efficiency]] (granted thiss will vary system to system), and the cost/benefit ratio over other systems such as [[FES]] , [[Batteries]] , or [[Power-to-X]] | *Main "unknown" is the [[Round Trip Efficiency]] (granted thiss will vary system to system), and the cost/benefit ratio over other systems such as [[FES]] , [[Batteries]] , or [[Power-to-X]] | ||
*The development of Cryogenic Liquid Technology via this would also allow for [[Liquid Hydrogen]] and [[Liquid Methane]] (usually called LNG or liquid natural gas) storage/utilization | *The development of Cryogenic Liquid Technology via this would also allow for [[Liquid Hydrogen]] and [[Liquid Methane]] (usually called LNG or liquid natural gas) storage/utilization | ||
Latest revision as of 01:46, 8 October 2020
Basics
- A form of Energy Storage utilizing a gas cooled to a liquid as the storage medium, and the cooling, and usually expansion of the gas as the energy conversion mechanisms
- Most commonly Nitrogen (ie Liquid Nitrogen is used) , or Liquid Air are utilized
- The simplicity of a nitrogen only system, as well as the added utility of a Nitrogen PSA System and stored high pressure nitrogen (and potentially oxygen) gas, and liquid nitrogen make a strong case for it's utilization
- Main "unknown" is the Round Trip Efficiency (granted thiss will vary system to system), and the cost/benefit ratio over other systems such as FES , Batteries , or Power-to-X
- The development of Cryogenic Liquid Technology via this would also allow for Liquid Hydrogen and Liquid Methane (usually called LNG or liquid natural gas) storage/utilization
- Also likely stirling engines (for Stirling Cryocoolers), and turbine or piston engines (for gas expansion to energy)