Thermal energy storage system using compressed air energy and/or chilled water from desalination processes

Abstract

The invention relates to a universal system for producing cost effective energy particularly for cooling purposes. In one embodiment, wind turbines are used to generate electricity and compressed air energy, wherein the compressed air energy is used to co-generate electricity and chilled air. The chilled air is then used to chill water in either a mixing chamber, or a desalination system, wherein the chilled water is stored in a separation tank, wherein it can later be used to provide cooling for an air conditioning system for a facility. When desalination is used, the system produces chilled fresh drinking water which can be used for air conditioning, and then used as fresh drinking water. Any exhaust chilled air can be used directly for air conditioning.

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Background technique [0001] In many areas of the United States, air conditioning needs are considerable, especially during the summer months. In some states, such as Florida and Texas in the South and others, these needs are considerable for most of the year. Not only does high outdoor temperature affect indoor temperature when large windows are used, but there is often a substantially increased need for cooling to counteract the greenhouse effect which can cause heat to be trapped indoors. In regions with warm climates, the need for air conditioning can lead to a considerable portion of energy consumption being dedicated to air conditioning needs, i.e., air conditioning can become an important factor and / or account for a large percentage of total energy consumption, thus making the home or The cost of keeping your office cool can become a burden. [0002] Another problem associated with keeping buildings cool is that energy demand typically peaks during the day, which in tu...

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In regions with warm climates, the need for air conditioning can lead to a considerable portion of energy consumption being dedicated to air conditioning needs, i.e., air conditioning can become an important factor and / or account for a large percentage of total energy consumption, thus making the home or The cost of keeping offices cool could turn into a burden

[0002] Another problem associated with keeping buildings cool is that energy demand typically peaks during the day, which in turn increases energy rates during these hours

[0007] However, one disadvantage of these systems is that energy must be purchased directly from the utility company, although it can be purchased at lower rates during off-peak hours

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