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Baffled Thermoclines in Thermodynamic Cycle Systems

  • US 20180179955A1
  • Filed: 12/28/2016
  • Published: 06/28/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/28/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A thermocline vessel comprising:

  • an insulated pressure vessel;

    an inlet for receiving a working fluid at non-atmospheric pressure;

    an outlet for dispatching the working fluid at non-atmospheric pressure;

    a solid thermal medium within the insulated pressure vessel and having porosity sufficient to allow the working fluid to flow through the solid thermal medium;

    a plurality of baffle structures defining a plurality of zones within the insulated pressure vessel, wherein the solid thermal medium is located within the plurality of zones, wherein each baffle structure is configured to limit direct transfer of heat between the solid thermal medium in different zones; and

    one or more fluid channels configured to channel the working fluid past the baffles and in contact with the solid thermal medium.

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