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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and 8 Rivers have patented a system that leverages fluctuations in energy demand by using liquid oxygen storage (LOX) to make power plants more cost-effective and efficient. The researchers are considering incorporating it into the Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Demo pilot plant at SwRI’s San Antonio headquarters to make the facility even more fuel efficient.

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