Finned-tube-integrated modular thermal storage
Kishore et al. investigate a finned-tube-integrated modular thermal energy storage system, which is simple in design, easy to manufacture, and cost-effective due to standard components. The comprehensive study presented here may provide
Melting enhancement of PCM in a finned tube latent heat thermal energy
Energy storage is critical in thermal systems that use intermittent energy sources such as solar energy. Although less difficult, sensible heat storage needs large volumes to
Dynamic modelling of ice‐based thermal energy
This paper presents a dynamic yet simple 1-D mathematical model of an ice-based TES tank for cooling applications. The model is defined by a set of nonlinear differential equations and uses energy balance to describe
Review on operation control of cold thermal energy storage in cooling
The integration of cold energy storage in cooling system is an effective approach to improve the system reliability and performance. Three types of operational control
State-of-the-art Power Battery Cooling Technologies for New Energy
The main uses for energy storage are the balancing of supply and demand and increasing the reliability of the energy grid, while also offering other services, such as, cooling
Improving a shell-tube latent heat thermal energy storage unit
Latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) is a particularly effective method of storing and releasing heat which has found many applications in solar heating [2, 3] and photovoltaic
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What is a fin-and-tube latent heat thermal energy storage (lhtes)?
Thermal energy accumulation is one of the ways how to optimize heat production processes and how to balance the supply and demand of heat in distribution systems. This article presents a design of a fin-and-tube latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES), which combines high thermal energy storage density and scalability.
What is a PCM thermal energy storage tank?
PCM thermal energy storage tanks in heat pump system for space cooling. Parametric and sensitivity analysis of a PCM-integrated wall for optimal thermal load modulation in lightweight buildings. A non-volatile thermal switch for building energy savings.
Does fractal-tree shaped finned double tube heat exchanger improve thermal performance?
Evaluation and optimization of thermal performance for a finned double tube latent heat thermal energy storage. Improving the energy discharging performance of a latent heat storage (LHS) unit using fractal-tree-shaped fins. Experimental Investigation of a Phase Change Material Charged Finned-Tube Heat Exchanger.
Which conductive filler is best for thermal storage heat exchangers?
Among various conductive filler options, metallic fins are promising because of their simple design, low manufacturing cost, and ease of use in thermal storage heat exchangers. The most common finned-based TES device typically includes a larger tube (shell) and one (central) or more (distributed) smaller tubes.
What is a heat transfer fluid tube?
The tubes for the heat transfer fluid are of an external diameter of 28 mm and a wall thickness of 1 mm. The material of the tubes is copper (EN 1057).
Can heat pipe and phase change materials be used in energy storage?
Applications of combined/hybrid use of heat pipe and phase change materials in energy storage and cooling systems: A recent review. A review on phase change materials for thermal energy storage in buildings: Heating and hybrid applications. Experimental and model validation of a phase change material heat exchanger integrated into a real building.