Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras

System and Method for Compressed Air Recuperated Energy Storage

Technology Category/Market

Category – Energy Storage System

Applications – Compressed Air Recuperated Energy Storage (CARES)

Industry – Renewable energy, Power generation

Market – The global energy storage systems market size was valued at US$ 210.92 billion in 2021 and is expected to hit US$ 435.32 billion by 2030 and poised to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2022 to 2030. 

Image

Problem Statement

  • Current energy storage solutions have limitations in efficiency and lifespan, leading to energy waste and environmental impact.
  • There is a need for an energy storage system like CARES that offers high efficiency, longer lifespan, and reduced environmental impact compared to existing solutions.

Technology

The technology behind this invention, Compressed Air Recuperated Energy Storage (CARES), can be summarized in five key points:

High-Efficiency Compressor:

  • Utilizes a high-efficiency positive displacement compressor to compress air isentropically.

Volumetric Control:

  • Employs a volumetrically controlled expander to maintain constant isentropic efficiency, irrespective of pressure ratios.

Cooling System:

  • Achieves air cooling before compression by utilizing the low-temperature exhaust from the expander.

Thermal Energy Circulation:

  • Minimizes thermal cycling losses by circulating thermal energy from a cold expander outlet to a hot compressor inlet.

Versatile Applications:

  • Suitable for diverse applications, including renewable energy integration, grid stabilization, and industrial energy storage, offering improved efficiency and lifespan compared to conventional methods.

Key Features/Value Proposition

Technical Perspective:

  • CARES employs high-efficiency compression, controlled expansion, and thermal energy management for efficient energy storage.

User Perspective:

  • Users benefit from a reliable and environmentally friendly energy storage solution with improved efficiency, potentially lowering energy costs and reducing environmental impact.
Questions about this Technology?

Contact for Licensing

Research Lab

Prof. Satyanarayanan Seshadri 

Department of Applied Mechanics

Intellectual Property

  • IITM IDF Ref. 1759
  • IN 476555 (PATENT GRANTED)

Technology Readiness Level

TRL- 3

Experimental proof of concept

error: Content is protected !!