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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 17, 2018
Filed:
Jun. 08, 2011
Scott A. Barnett, Evanston, IL (US);
David M. Blerschank, Evanston, IL (US);
James R. Wilson, San Francisco, CA (US);
Scott A. Barnett, Evanston, IL (US);
David M. Blerschank, Evanston, IL (US);
James R. Wilson, San Francisco, CA (US);
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (US);
Abstract
A method for improving the efficiency and durability of reversible solid oxide cells during electrical energy storage is disclosed. The method utilizes a specific set of operating conditions that produces a storage chemistry where approximately thermal-neutral operation can be achieved at low cell over-potentials. Also disclosed are reversible solid oxide cell energy storage system configurations, including one that utilizes storage in natural gas and water storage/distribution networks, thereby reducing storage cost.