Regenerative braking for gas turbine systems
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1. An energy storage system, comprising:
- at least one heat block in thermal communication with at least one energy source, wherein the at least one heat block is configured to store thermal energy;
a thermally insulative enclosure surrounding the at least one heat block; and
at least one heat exchanger in thermal communication with the at least one heat block to transfer heat from the at least one heat block to a working fluid, wherein the working fluid does not flow through the at least one heat block.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to an energy storage system comprised of a heat block having a relatively high specific energy capacity. The heat block can be used, for example, with a regenerative braking system for gas turbine powered vehicles to improve fuel efficiency.
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1. An energy storage system, comprising:
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at least one heat block in thermal communication with at least one energy source, wherein the at least one heat block is configured to store thermal energy; a thermally insulative enclosure surrounding the at least one heat block; and at least one heat exchanger in thermal communication with the at least one heat block to transfer heat from the at least one heat block to a working fluid, wherein the working fluid does not flow through the at least one heat block. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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