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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2014
Filed:
May. 05, 2011
Harrison W. Sigworth, Jr., San Ramon, CA (US);
Trevor N. Demayo, El Sobrante, CA (US);
Yaofan Yi, Hercules, CA (US);
Harrison W. Sigworth, Jr., San Ramon, CA (US);
Trevor N. Demayo, El Sobrante, CA (US);
Yaofan Yi, Hercules, CA (US);
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., San Ramon, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for storing energy and generating power and/or heat within a subsea environment. The systems and methods utilize stored compressed air within an air storage chamber to drive an engine/generator system in order to generate power. The engine may or may not utilize combustion. Alternatively, the systems and methods utilize stored compressed air to supply air to a combustor to generate heat. The heat generated can be used for variety of purposes, including to generate steam and to heat heavy oil.