Kokouvi N''TSOUKPOE | Professor (Associate) | PhD | Institut
Kokouvi N''TSOUKPOE, Professor (Associate) | Cited by 1,896 | of Institut International d''ingénierie de l''eau et de l''environnement, Ouagadougou (2IE) | Read 53 publications |
(PDF) Developing a cost effective rock bed thermal energy storage
This rock‐based energy storage has recently gained significant attention due to its capability to hold large amounts of thermal energy, relatively simple storage mechanism
Progress on rock thermal energy storage (RTES): A state of the art
Rocks thermal energy storage is one of the most cost-effective energy storage for both thermal (heating/cooling) as well as power generation (electricity). This paper review
(PDF) Progress on rock thermal energy storage
There are various thermal energy storage systems available; one of the most basic is sensible thermal energy storage which includes rock thermal energy storage (RTES). This rock‐based energy
Experimental Investigation of Soapstone and Granite Rocks as
Natural rocks are well recommended thermal energy storage materials as they are efficient for CSP generation. This study explores the potential of soapstone rock and also the influence of
6 FAQs about [Ouagadougou melt rock energy storage]
Are rocks more suitable for storage involving high-temperature application?
Nevertheless, rocks have the ability to hold higher temperatures than water and have relatively higher density. 27 Hence, rocks may be more suitable for storage involving high-temperature application. Heat stored in sensible thermal energy storage and latent thermal energy storage.
Can rocks be used for energy storage?
Researchers from Tanzania have found that common rocks, specifically soapstone and granite, may be ideal for thermal energy storage (TES), which involves storing solar heat for later use. The next generation of sustainable energy technology might be built from some low-tech materials: rocks and the sun.
Why are some types of rocks more suitable for thermal energy storage?
These latter influence the rock properties and thus it could have a direct effect on their thermal behavior. These are precisely the reasons why some types of rocks may be more suitable than others for thermal energy storage applications.
Is natural magnetite good for thermal energy storage?
Natural Magnetite for thermal energy storage: excellent thermophysical properties, reversible latent heat transition and controlled thermal conductivity Sol. Energy Mater. Sol. Cell., 161 ( 2017), pp. 170 - 176, 10.1016/j.solmat.2016.12.006 R. Tiskatine, A. Eddemani, L. Gourdo, B. Abnay, A. Ihlal, A. Aharoune, L. Bouirden
Can thermal energy storage be built in rocks?
“One of the advantages of thermal energy storage in rocks is that it can be built anywhere,” said Walter Gerstle, co-founder of CSolPower. “It can be commodified and doesn’t require extensive permitting. We believe it can be implemented more quickly and economically than other approaches.”
Can natural rock be used as a storage material?
Moreover, using a natural rock as sensible storage material could reduce the cost of the TES system with a good efficiency. It might be more of a challenge to find the suitable rock which is able to store a maximum amount of energy and then to retrieve it when needed for a fixed period [ 36 ].