BIG MASS BATTERY INCLUDING MANUFACTURED PRESSURE VESSEL FOR ENERGY STORAGE

摘要

Embodiments of the inventive concept include a manufactured pressure vessel including pressure cells having an impermeable layer containing porous material in which air can permeate, and a big mass layer disposed atop the pressure vessel to pressurize the air within the pressure vessel. The impermeable layer can include rubber from recycled vehicle tires. The big mass layer can have a total weight of between one (1) million and one (1) billion tonnes, or more. The big mass layer can include a remediated upper surface. The pressure vessel can include an interface section through which the air can enter and exit the pressure vessel. Pressure lines can be coupled to the interface section. A turbine center can be coupled to the pressure lines to generate electricity in response to pressurized air received through the pressure lines, or to pump air through the pressure lines into the pressure vessel to pressurize the pressure vessel.

主权项

1. A big mass battery, comprising:
a manufactured pressure vessel including one or more pressure cells having one or more impermeable layers containing porous material in which air can permeate; and a big mass layer disposed atop the manufactured pressure vessel to pressurize the air within the pressure vessel.