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Method of and apparatus for conditioning air
Assignee: Ormat Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1993-01-12
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Granted: 1994-06-07
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Expires: 2013-01-12
Abstract
Abstract Air is conditioned by compressing air at a first location during a first interval of time and storing the compressed air at the first location. Compressed air stored at the first location is transported by pipeline to a second location remote from the first location during a second interval of time different from the first interval of time and expanded at the second location. The expanded air is delivered to enclosures at the second location. The first interval of time is preferably during the night when the power required to compress the air is relatively inexpensive.
Inventors
- 👤 Lucien Y. Bronicki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:10
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F5/00; F24F5/0085; F02; F02C; F02C6/00; F02C6/14; F02C6/16; F25; F25B; F25B9/00; F25B9/002; F25B9/004; F24F5/0007; F24F5/0017; F24F2005/0032; F24F2203/00; F24F2203/02; F24F2203/021; F24F2203/023; F24F2203/025; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 64
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location during a first interval of time; b) storing the compressed air at said first location; c) transporting air stored at said first location to a second location remote from the first location during a second interval of time different from the first interval of time; d) expanding the transported air at said second location; e) delivering the expanded air to one or more utilization means at said second location; and f) extracting heat from compressed air at the first location and converting some of the extracted heat to electrical power.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location during a first interval of time; b) storing the compressed air at said first location; c) transporting air stored at said first location to a second location remote from the first location during a second interval of time different from the first interval of time; d) expanding the transported air at said second location; e) delivering the expanded air to one or more utilization means at said second location; and f) extracting heat from compressed air at the first location and converting some of the extracted heat to electrical power.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
105 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location during a first interval of time; b) storing the compressed air at said first location; c) transporting air stored at said first location to a second location remote from the first location during a second interval of time different from the first interval of time; d) expanding the transported air at said second location; e) delivering the expanded air to one or more utilization means at said second location; and f) wherein the expansion of the air at said second location releases energy that is converted into electrical power.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
105 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location during a first interval of time; b) storing the compressed air at said first location; c) transporting air stored at said first location to a second location remote from the first location during a second interval of time different from the first interval of time; d) expanding the transported air at said second location; e) delivering the expanded air to one or more utilization means at said second location; and f) wherein the expansion of the air at said second location releases energy that is converted into electrical power.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
124 words
Apparatus for conditioning air comprising a) compressor means at a first location for compressing air; b) storage means for storing air compressed by said compressor means; c) expander means at a second location for expanding the compressed air; d) pipeline means for transporting air from said storage means to said expander means; e) control means constructed and arranged so as to effect operation of said compressor means and to prevent operation of said expander means during a first interval of time, and to effect operation of said expand err means and to prevent operation of said compressor means during a second interval of time different from the first interval of tie; and f) utilization means for receiving expanded compressed air from said expander means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
124 words
Apparatus for conditioning air comprising a) compressor means at a first location for compressing air; b) storage means for storing air compressed by said compressor means; c) expander means at a second location for expanding the compressed air; d) pipeline means for transporting air from said storage means to said expander means; e) control means constructed and arranged so as to effect operation of said compressor means and to prevent operation of said expander means during a first interval of time, and to effect operation of said expand err means and to prevent operation of said compressor means during a second interval of time different from the first interval of tie; and f) utilization means for receiving expanded compressed air from said expander means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said second location is remote from said first location.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said compressor means is located at sea.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said first interval of time is at night.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the first location is rural and the second location is urban.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 4 including heat exchanger means operatively associated with said compressor means for extracting heat from the air compressed by the latter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 8 including means responsive to extracted heat for generating electrical power.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 9 wherein said last named means includes an organic fluid, Rankine cycle heat engine.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 8 including turbogenerator means operatively associated with said heat exchanger means and responsive to heat extracted from the air for generating electrical power.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus according to claim 3 including electrical generator means operatively associated with said expander means for converting energy released by the expansion of the compressed air in the expander means into electrical power.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
72 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 including heat exchanger means operatively associated with said compressor means for extracting heat from the air compressed by the latter; turbogenerator means associated with said heat exchanger means and responsive to heat extracted from the air for generating electrical power; and means operatively associated with said expander means for converting energy released by the expansion of the compressed air in the expander means into electrical power.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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The apparatus according to claim 3 including means for treating the air in said utilization means in order to reduce the level of CO 2 therein.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 including means for treating the air in said utilization means in order to reduce the level of contaminants therein.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
60 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location; b) transporting the compressed air to a second location; c) expanding only the transported air at said second location and using energy released during expansion to produce electricity; and d) delivering the expanded air to one or more utilization means at said second location.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
60 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location; b) transporting the compressed air to a second location; c) expanding only the transported air at said second location and using energy released during expansion to produce electricity; and d) delivering the expanded air to one or more utilization means at said second location.
Claim 21
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A method according to claim 16 wherein said second location is remote from said first location.
Claim 22
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A method according to claim 16 including the step of storing the compressed air.
Claim 23
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A method according to claim 18 wherein the air is compressed and stored during a first interval of time and transported air is expanded during a second interval of time.
Claim 24
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A method according to claim 19 wherein said first interval of time is at night.
Claim 25
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A method according to claim 19 wherein said second interval of time is at night.
Claim 26
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A method according to claim 16 including the step of storing heat produced during the compression of air.
Claim 27
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A method according to claim 14 including the step of mixing expanded air with other air.
Claim 28
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A method according to claim 14 including the step of using said expanded air to dehydrate air.
Claim 29
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A method according o claim 14 wherein said utilization means includes cold storage facilities.
Claim 30
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A method according to claim 23 including the step of exhausting air from the buildings at a predetermined elevation.
Claim 31
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A method according to claim 14 wherein said utilization means includes buildings.
Claim 32
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A method according to claim 14 including the step of treating the air in said utilization means in order to reduce the level of CO 2 therein.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 14 including the step of using said expanded air for treating the air from the utilization means in order to reduce the level of odors therein.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
57 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location; b) storing the compressed air; c) transporting the stored compressed air to a second location; d) expanding only the transported air at the said second location; and e) delivering the expanded transported air to a utilization means at said second location.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
57 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location; b) storing the compressed air; c) transporting the stored compressed air to a second location; d) expanding only the transported air at the said second location; and e) delivering the expanded transported air to a utilization means at said second location.
Claim 36
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A method according to claim 30 wherein the air is compressed and stored during a first interval of time and transported air is expanded during a second interval of time.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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A method according o claim 30 wherein the expansion of the air at second location releases energy that is converted into electrical power.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
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A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location; b) transporting the compressed air to a second location; d) expanding the transported air at the said second location for producing energy, and using said energy for producing electricity; and d) delivering the transported air to a utilization means at said second location
Claim 39
Independent Claim
59 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location; b) transporting the compressed air to a second location; d) expanding the transported air at the said second location for producing energy, and using said energy for producing electricity; and d) delivering the transported air to a utilization means at said second location
Claim 40
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A method according to claim 33 including the step of temporarily storing the compressed air.
Claim 41
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A method according to claim 34 wherein the air is compressed and stored during a first interval of time and the transported air is expanded during a second interval of time.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
95 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location; b) transporting the compressed air to a second location; c) expanding the transported air at the said second location; d) controlling the compression of air and expansion of air such that the air is compressed and prevented from expanding during a first interval of time and expanded and prevented from being compressed during a second interval of time different from the first interval of time; and f) delivering the transported air to a utilization means at said second location.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
95 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location; b) transporting the compressed air to a second location; c) expanding the transported air at the said second location; d) controlling the compression of air and expansion of air such that the air is compressed and prevented from expanding during a first interval of time and expanded and prevented from being compressed during a second interval of time different from the first interval of time; and f) delivering the transported air to a utilization means at said second location.
Claim 44
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A method according to claim 36 including the step of temporarily storing the compressed air.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 36 wherein the air is compressed and stored during a first interval of time and the transported air is expanded during a second interval of time.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 36 wherein the expansion of the air at said second location releases energy that is converted into electrical power.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
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A method for conditioning air in a building comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location remote from the building; b) transporting the compressed air to said building; c) expanding the transported air at said building; and d) delivering the expanded air to a utilization means; e) expanding the air in the utilization device to generate electricity; and f) delivering the expanded air to said building.
Claim 48
Independent Claim
69 words
A method for conditioning air in a building comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location remote from the building; b) transporting the compressed air to said building; c) expanding the transported air at said building; and d) delivering the expanded air to a utilization means; e) expanding the air in the utilization device to generate electricity; and f) delivering the expanded air to said building.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 40 including the step of temporarily storing the compressed air.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 41 wherein the air is compressed and stored during a first interval of time and transported air is expanded during a second interval of time.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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A method according to claim 40 wherein the expansion of the air at said second location releases energy that is converted into electrical power.
Claim 52
Independent Claim
74 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location; b) transporting compressed air to a second location remote from the first location; c) expanding the transported air at said second location; d) delivering the expanded air to one or more utilization means at said second location; and e) extracting heat from compressed air at the first location and converting some of the extracted heat to electrical power.
Claim 53
Independent Claim
74 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps of: a) compressing air at a first location; b) transporting compressed air to a second location remote from the first location; c) expanding the transported air at said second location; d) delivering the expanded air to one or more utilization means at said second location; and e) extracting heat from compressed air at the first location and converting some of the extracted heat to electrical power.
Claim 54
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps a) compressing air at a first location; b) transporting compressed air form the first location to a second location remote from the first location; c) expanding the transported air at said second location thereby releasing energy; d) delivering the expanded air to one or more utilization means at said second location; and e) converting the released energy at said second location into electrical power.
Claim 55
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for conditioning air comprising the steps a) compressing air at a first location; b) transporting compressed air form the first location to a second location remote from the first location; c) expanding the transported air at said second location thereby releasing energy; d) delivering the expanded air to one or more utilization means at said second location; and e) converting the released energy at said second location into electrical power.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for conditioning air comprising: a) compressor means at a first location for compressing air; b) pipeline means for transporting air from said first location to a second location; c) an expander at said second location for expanding the compressed air thereby releasing energy; d) utilization means for receiving expanded compressed air from said expander means; and e) a converter associated with said expander for converting the released energy into electrical power.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
72 words
Apparatus for conditioning air comprising: a) compressor means at a first location for compressing air; b) pipeline means for transporting air from said first location to a second location; c) an expander at said second location for expanding the compressed air thereby releasing energy; d) utilization means for receiving expanded compressed air from said expander means; and e) a converter associated with said expander for converting the released energy into electrical power.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 46 including heat exchanger means operatively associated with said compressor means for extracting heat from the air compressed by the latter.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 47 including means responsive to extracted heat for generating electrical power.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 48 wherein said last named means includes an organic fluid, Rankine cycle heat engine.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus according to claim 47 including turbogenerator means operatively associated with said heat exchanger means and responsive to heat extracted from the air for generating electrical power.
Claim 62
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Apparatus according to claim 46 wherein said expander is in the form of a turbine, and said converter is in the form of a generator coupled to the turbine.
Claim 63
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Apparatus according to claim 46 wherein said first location is on water, and the second location is on land.
Claim 64
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Apparats according to claim 46 wherein said first location and said second location are on land.
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