TERRY LEE BRITTENHAM
Engineers in Oklahoma City, OK
License number
Pennsylvania PE079329
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
2
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Professional information
Energy Storage System
US Patent:
7254944, Aug 14, 2007
Filed:
Sep 28, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/162941
Inventors:
Steven J Goetzinger - Oklahoma City OK, US
Terry L Brittenham - Oklahoma City OK, US
David W. Watson - Oklahoma City OK, US
Md L Alam - Oklahoma City OK, US
Terry L Brittenham - Oklahoma City OK, US
David W. Watson - Oklahoma City OK, US
Md L Alam - Oklahoma City OK, US
Assignee:
Ventoso Systems, LLC - Oklahoma City OK
International Classification:
F03D 9/00, F16D 31/02
US Classification:
60398, 290 55
Abstract:
An energy storage system in which a renewable power production facility, such as one having a wind energy collector, is used to power a compressor situated adjacent a wellbore. During periods of non-peak load on the electric power grid, the compressor is used to compress atmospheric gases and transfer these gases to a subterranean zone, where the gases are stored. During peak load periods, pressurized gases are allowed to flow from the subterranean zone, through the wellbore and to the surface. At the surface, the gases may be processed to remove residual hydrocarbons, and heated. Heat may be provided by combustion of the hydrogen output of an electrolyzer. The gases are then used to power a electric power production device which delivers alternating current to the power grid.