Utilizing Waste Heat to Increase Effiiency of Isothermal Compressed Air ENergy Storage in a Smart Microgrid Environment
Summary
SCH Number
2016018250
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Utilizing Waste Heat to Increase Effiiency of Isothermal Compressed Air ENergy Storage in a Smart Microgrid Environment
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/26/2016
Document Description
This project will pilot test an Isothermal Compressed Air Energy Storage system (I-CASE) in a microgrid facility at the University of California Irvine, and utilized waste heat to increase power output and the round trip efficiency of the I-CASE to over 80%. The project will provide performance and operational information for evaluating I-CASE' load following and ancillary services capabilities as well as lowering its cost.
Contact Information
Name
dAvid Chambers
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Irvine
Counties
Orange
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303, 4, 6 - C 3, 4, & 6
Reasons for Exemption
Construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; Minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation; and basic date collection.
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