Hot liquid thermal energy storage tank and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4643212
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06594324

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An enclosed storage tank for a hot liquid comprising a metal shell with a flat metal bottom, a vertical cylindrical metal side wall and a metal roof; a vertical cylindrical internal wall, supported by the tank bottom, axially located in the tank to provide an annular space between the tank side wall and the internal wall; openings to provide gravity flow of liquid between both sides of the internal wall; and the internal wall comprising a plurality of interconnected insulating blocks constituting thermal insulation surrounded by a covering layer impervious and corrosion resistant to hot liquid to be stored in the tank. A method of storing thermal energy as a hot liquid in the tank is also disclosed.

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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY AN ILL CORP800 JORIE BLVD OAK BROOK IL 60521

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  • 1984 Application Filing Year
  • E03B Class
  • 26 Applications Filed
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Rothrock, Elmer W Hinsdale, IL 4 120

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