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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 10, 2012
Ray M. Alden, Raleigh, NC (US);
James A. Ritter, Gilbert, SC (US);
Armin D. Ebner, Lexington, SC (US);
Ray M. Alden, Raleigh, NC (US);
James A. Ritter, Gilbert, SC (US);
Armin D. Ebner, Lexington, SC (US);
Other;
Abstract
The invention described herein enables a variety of heating, cooling, energy transformation, and energy storage options with a small number or components. Described are Pressure Swing Adsorption and Pressure Swing Desorption cycles, processes, and apparatuses including multiple sorption beds and active energy input by a pump and energy storage as pressure differentials. A preferred embodiment includes two zeolite 13X sorption beds, CO2 adsorbate, solenoid valves, and a compressor pump. In operation these components provide a range of heating, cooling, and energy storage options. Operational cycles are described.