System and method for transporting energy

An energy and energy storage technology, applied in the field of systems and methods of transporting energy, which can solve problems such as energy conversion and high cost

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-11-09
PREMIUM POWER CORP
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However, where the use of power conductors is limited (e.g. due to topography), energy is often not efficiently converted from available to usable form, often at higher cost

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[0080]It should be noted that for the sake of clarity, some elements in the figures may not be drawn to scale. A given instance of an item (eg, energy storage 104(1)) may be referenced by using a number in parentheses, while any such item (eg, energy storage 104) may be referenced using a number without parentheses.

[0081] Energy can be stored and transported in many forms such as coal (open containers), natural gas (compressed gas tanks), electricity (batteries), kinetic energy (flywheels), and more. Some forms of energy storage are easier to transport than others; however, efficient conversion of easily transportable energy into an alternative form that is convenient to use is not always effective. For example, it is more efficient to convert coal to electricity at large dedicated power plants; smaller coal plants are less efficient, so converting coal to electricity in small quantities is not feasible. When coal plants are located near multiple large towns and supply ele...

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A method for shifting energy in space and time includes charging an energy store from an energy source at a first location, transporting the energy store to a second location, and discharging the energy store at the second location to deliver energy to an energy consumer. A method for providing energy security to an energy consumer includes charging an energy store from an energy source at a first location, transporting the energy store to a second location, and when a primary energy source at the second location is unavailable, discharging the energy store at the second location to deliver energy to the energy consumer. A vehicle for wirelessly transmitting electric power from a first location to a second location includes a battery, at least one power converter, a controller, and power coupling electrically coupled to the at least one power converter.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 103,527, filed October 7, 2008, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 233,104, filed August 11, 2009, both of which are adopted in their entirety Incorporated herein by reference. Background technique [0003] Humans have evolved to require energy to be available in a convenient form for use. Typically, energy is converted from a first form to a usable form (eg, electricity) for distribution to consumers. Energy can be transported through the first form and converted into a usable form close to where it is to be used. For example, diesel fuel may be transported to a location where the diesel fuel is used to run a generator to generate electricity. Alternatively, electrical energy can be generated at a large power station and transported over long distances via electrical conductors. However, where the use of power conductors is li...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01M8/00
CPCY02T10/7005Y02T90/124Y02T90/12Y02T90/14G06Q50/06Y02T10/7088B60L2230/22H01M10/44B60L11/1822Y02E60/12Y02T10/7072B60L2230/24B60L2200/26H01M8/188H01M8/2455H01M8/249H01M12/085H01M8/04067H01M8/04208H01M2220/20H01M2250/20H01M2250/405H01M10/3909H02J3/008H02J3/381H02J7/34H02J7/35Y04S50/10B60L53/80B60L53/51B60L53/52B63J2003/043H02J2300/40H02J2300/28H02J2300/10Y02B90/10Y02E60/10Y02T90/40Y02T10/70Y02E60/50H02J3/322Y02T90/167Y04S30/14Y04S10/126Y02E10/76Y02E60/00
Inventor 加里·M·科莱洛丹尼斯·M·达西乔治·B·史蒂文斯
Owner PREMIUM POWER CORP
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