Thermal storage tank system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5063748
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07543360

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Disclosed is a thermal storage tank for the long term storage of a thermal storage medium whose energy is available on demand for satsifying cooling or heating loads. The tank may be earth excavated and include side walls of a ligthweight, high strength concrete that retains its thermal insulating characteristics even when exposed to groundwater. A unique inverted frustrum shape for the tank offers numerous advantages. In association with a cold storage tank, a novel submerged, single point ice introduction system provides a much improved formation of the ice mass in the tank. Also provided for the cold storage tank is a novel floating top that provides a ballast effect to keep the ice mass submerged.

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CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY411 FAYETTEVILLE STREET RALEIGH NC 27601
NORTH CAROLINA ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CORPORATIONRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK A NON-PROFIT CORP OF NC DURHAM NC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Davis, Thomas L Raleigh, NC 26 432
Denning, Carsie K Coats, NC 3 19
Elliott, III Robert N Raleigh, NC 6 42

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