A New Use for a 3,000-Year-Old Technology: Concrete
EPRI and storage developer Storworks Power are examining a technology that uses concrete to store energy generated by thermal power plants (fossil, nuclear, and concentrating solar). Recent laboratory tests validated a
Design and application of sensitive thermal energy storage from concrete.
The application of unsteady heat transfer equations for heat storage description was checked by comparison with experimental and theoretical results. The concrete energy
A New Use for a 3,000-Year-Old Technology: Concrete Thermal Energy Storage
Share this article:By Michael Matz Concrete has been used widely since Roman times, with a track record of providing cheap, durable material for structures ranging from the
Concrete Batteries: The emerging ''building blocks'' for
Researchers are exploring unconventional avenues to overcome these limitations to enhance the sustainability of energy storage, and one intriguing prospect is the use of concrete - the most common building
Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Prototype Based on Geopolymer Concrete
Experiments show the ability of geopolymer-based concrete for thermal energy storage applications, especially in industries that require feasible material for operation at high
Applications of Phase Change Materials in Concrete for
Phase change materials in concrete, its application and numerical modelling of composite concrete. In early stage of development of thermal energy storage concrete, impregnation is
Proportioning and Characterization of Reactive
Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) is a newly emerging concrete material that is being used for various applications where high-strength concrete is required. RPC is obtained by removing coarse aggregates and adding fine powders such as
Thermal Energy Storage in Concrete by Encapsulation
This work discusses the applicability of lightweight aggregate-encapsulated n-octadecane with 1.0 wt.% of Cu nanoparticles, for enhanced thermal comfort in buildings by providing thermal energy storage functionality
World-First Concept for Rechargeable Cement-Based
Energy storage is an obvious possibility, monitoring is another. The researchers see applications that could range from powering LEDs, providing 4G connections in remote areas, or cathodic protection against corrosion in
Low-Temperature Applications of Phase Change Materials for Energy
Thermal storage is very relevant for technologies that make thermal use of solar energy, as well as energy savings in buildings. Phase change materials (PCMs) are positioned
Design and application of sensitive thermal energy
The application of unsteady heat transfer equations for heat storage description was checked by comparison with experimental and theoretical results. The concrete energy storage is an approach
Proportioning and Characterization of Reactive Powder Concrete
Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) is a newly emerging concrete material that is being used for various applications where high-strength concrete is required. RPC is obtained by removing