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Evaluation of driving performance and energy efficiency for a
This novel powertrain is named as "Dual Planetary gearset and Triple Clutch", or briefly DPTC, hybrid electric system. Its kinematic architecture as well as
Thermodynamic performance of CaCl2 absorption heat pump thermal energy
The thermal energy storage density is 1.43 times and 1.25 times, and the tank volume is 0.7 times and 0.8 times, of those of a dual tank thermal energy storage system with H 2 O and CaCl 2-water solution as the working fluids respectively. The effects of the system parameters on the thermal energy storage performance are simulated to
Comparative Analysis of Single
A molten-salt thermocline tank is a low-cost option for thermal energy storage (TES) in concentrating solar power (CSP) plants. Typical dual-media thermocline (DMT) tanks contain molten salt and a
Transient molten salt two-tank thermal storage modeling for CSP
Storage tank heat loss data and models can already be found in open literature. One of the first experimental projects dealing with molten salt two-tank solar thermal energy storage for electricity generation was the CESA-I central receiver plant in Spain (1984) (Radosevich and Wyman, 1983, Castro et al., 1991). There, the cylindrical
Dual Media Storage | SpringerLink
Thermoclines are dual-media thermal storage systems because they use both phases to store energy. This distinguishes thermocline systems from the previously described solid media storage systems, where the heat capacity of the fluid phase is negligible (Fig. 4.1 ). Fig. 4.1. Schematic of the basic thermocline.
A comprehensive review on energy storage in hybrid electric
The first one is the brake controlled planter gear set for improved transmission efficiency. And the second being automatic and dual-clutch power-split
(PDF) THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE TECHNIQUES
q = Q /V = ρ C (Tmax- T min ) (5) The review of works in sensible Thermal Energy Storage systems is interesting to note. Sen sible thermal storag e is possible. in a wide num ber of mediums, both
Thermal Energy Storage
A Thermal Energy Storage tank can provide significant financial benefits starting with energy cost savings. The solution can reduce peak electrical load and shift energy use from peak to off-peak periods. You can also avoid costs by incorporating a TES tank into your infrastructure. For example, instead of replacing a worn-out chiller with
Visualization study on double-diffusive convection
The growing global energy consumption and the transition to the renewable era highlight the urgent need for safe and energy-efficient liquid energy storage tanks. Rollover has been a severe hazard to the efficiency and safety of the storage tank accompanied by significantly enhanced mass and heat transport across the stratified
Experimental and numerical study on the thermocline
Compared to the conventional two-tank TES system, the thermocline concept is a more competitive option with about 37% cost reduction, by cutting the needed two tanks into one and by using the cheaper sensible fillers (e.g., rocks or concretes) to substitute the amount of some expansive liquid HTF used as storage media (e.g., oil or
2017 Honda NC700X DCT Review
The luggage compartment holds a full 22 liters, and comes with a "utility rail" and a storage hook inside the lid. Available in two versions—the conventional six-speed, manual-clutch transmission remains one choice, while a second version is available with Honda''s exclusive automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT).
2024 Kia Niro PHEV Specifications
Fuel tank capacity (gal.) 9.77 gallons: 9.77 gallons: Electrical System: Battery Voltage (V) 360V: 360V: Battery Capacity (Ah) 30.8 Ah: 30.8 Ah: Battery Energy (kWh) 11.1 kWh: 11.1 kWh: Battery Power (kW) 83.0 kW: 83.0 kW: Battery Weight (lbs.) 111.0 kg: 111.0 kg: Drivetrain: Transmission Type: 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) 6-speed
A novel magneto-rheological fluid dual-clutch design for two
This paper proposes a novel MRF dual-clutch (MRFDC) design for the two-speed transmission of EVs combining the DCT and MRF clutch advantages. The
Simulation of a new phase change energy storage tank design
Energy storage tanks use water as the heat storage medium, and the most common approach to heat storage is sensible heat storage. A phase change energy storage tank is an adaptation of this approach, in which phase change materials (PCMs) are added to a common energy storage tank, with the PCMs and water both acting as
What is a Dual-Clutch Transmission?
A dual-clutch transmission is one approach to an automatic transmission. Think of it as a manual transmission controlled by a computer, but instead of one clutch, it has two. One clutch controls the even gears, while the other controls the odd ones. Dual-clutch transmissions are designed to shift between gears faster and be more fuel
Comparative Analysis of Single
A molten-salt thermocline tank is a low-cost option for thermal energy storage (TES) in concentrating solar power (CSP) plants. Typical dual-media thermocline (DMT) tanks contain molten salt and a filler material that provides sensible heat capacity at reduced cost. However, conventional quartzite rock filler introduces the potential for
Thermal stratification characteristics during
The same tank height, H tank = 1000 mm, and tank capacity, C tank ≈155 L, are chosen for all the configurations considered. The aspect ratios (AR) for the cylindrical, circular truncated cone, and paraboloidal storage tanks are 2.25, 1.66, and 1.66, respectively.The choice of tank capacity, height and aspect ratio follows a previous study
Experimental and numerical investigation of a
Thermocline thermal energy storage consists in using only one tank instead of two. The hot fluid at the top of the tank is hence separated from the cold fluid at the bottom by a zone with intermediate temperature called thermocline [6]. Filling the tank with solid materials makes it possible to reduce the cost of the thermal energy storage
Comprehensive design and optimization of an electric vehicle
This article develops a systematic model to study electric vehicle powertrain system efficiency by combining a detailed model of two-speed dual-clutch
Hydraulic Accumulator in Transmission Controls | ATZ worldwide
Hydraulic Accumulator in Transmission Controls. Dual clutch transmissions offering disruption-free traction are in the portfolio of all well-known car
Optimization of solar thermal systems with a thermocline storage tank
Abstract The solar thermal-based hot water system has established itself as one of the prominent options to achieve sustainable energy systems. Optimization of the solar water-heating system focuses mainly on two major decision variables, the solar collector area and the storage tank volume, and leads to a significant reduction in the
Dynamic creep and stress performances of the packed-bed thermal energy
In order to reduce the TES cost, one-tank storage system with dual-media concept has been proposed, and the test work was firstly conducted in the Solar One project when the mineral oil and solid material were adopted in the packed-bed tank [6]. the dynamic creep and stress performances of the packed-bed thermal energy storage tank
A comparative study on the energy flow of a conventional
On the other hand, PHEVs still demonstrate the fuel-saving performance of traditional hybrid electric vehicles after the energy balance of the rechargeable energy storage system, which attracts
Thermodynamic study on a combined heat and compressed air energy
A higher storage temperature can be thus reached, which improves the system energy/power ratings and the discharge power level. Yang et al. [25] proposed a hybrid thermal-compressed air energy storage, in which the thermal energy storage was used to store heat from two kinds of sources: the heat of compression in conjunction with
Numerical Simulation of Single
Due to their potential low cost relative to more conventional two-tank storage methods, molten-salt thermocline tanks are an attractive option for thermal energy storage in CSP systems [7,8]. In a dual-media thermocline (DMT) tank, a granulated material is added to the tank to reduce the amount of molten salt required to charge the
Technical Challenges and Their Solutions for Integration of
Dual-Media Packed Bed Thermal Energy Storage System. Dual-media thermocline tank consists of storage material in the form of small pebbles and HTF, as shown in Fig. 10. The storage material reduces the volume of HTF required and hence reduces the cost of the TES system. In a single-media thermocline tank, the quantity of
Dynamic modeling of a sensible thermal energy storage tank
1. Introduction. In U.S. industrial processes alone, 20–50% of the energy input is lost as waste heat [1], [2]; across all sectors, a total of 61% of energy was wasted in 2015 [3].Without the ability to capture and utilize waste heat across a wide range of sectors, an increase in the total amount of energy - both from fossil fuels and renewables - will be
System design and energy performance of a solar heat pump
As shown in Fig. 1, the systems are composed of solar collectors, the dual tanks, a heat-pump unit, circulating water pumps and terminal units (floor plate tubes), and other elements.The operating strategies of the different systems showed in Fig. 1 are as follows:. Design I: Fig. 1 (a) shows two thermal storage tanks (TTSTs) separated from
On the Use of Energy Tanks for Robotic Systems | SpringerLink
In conclusion, the above non-exhaustive list of extensions demonstrates that energy-aware control using energy-tanks is an active research topic. Furthermore, it is being utilized in a wide variety of application domains in robotics as summarized in Table . Table 1. The use of energy-tanks in different robotic application domains.
Optimized flow distributor for stabilized thermal
The impact of this injecting flow could be more prominent for single-medium thermocline (SMT) storage tanks than dual-medium ones [13]. Without the buffering effect of solid fillers, a critical review on large-scale hot-water tank and pit thermal energy storage systems. Appl Energy, 239 (2019), pp. 296-315,
A comparative study on the energy flow of a
PHEV achieves decoupling of engine speed and torque while tank-to-wheel efficiency increases little. • Brake energy regeneration contributes most to energy
Novel small-scale spring actuated scissor-jack
A novel isobaric carbon dioxide energy storage approach was investigated in a system with low and high-pressure tanks. It is observed that the energy storage system''s round-trip efficiency is about 76 % at 220 kPa pressure in the low-pressure reservoir and 28.2 MPa in the high-pressure reservoir [15]. The Sicily region of Italy''s
Impact of buoyant jet entrainment on the thermocline behavior in
1. Introduction. Thermocline-based energy storage system, as one of the advanced thermal energy storage (TES) technologies, has received growing interest in recent years [1, 2] consists in using only one storage tank containing both hot and cold heat transfer fluids (HTFs) inside but separated from each other by the density difference.
Synthesis of the Energy-Saving Dry Dual Clutch Control
One of the ways to improve such clutches is to reduce the energy consumption for control while ensuring reliable transmission of the required torque and safety indicators. Studies of the energy-saving dry clutch control mechanism allow recommending rational choice and a unification of the designs while ensuring the proper functioning of the drive
Experimental study on the thermal response of a metal foam dual
Based on preliminary research conducted by our research group, this study presents a novel dual-phase change thermal energy storage (TES) tank, distinct from the conventional jacket-type heat storage device. With the same heat storage capacity design, four types of TES tanks were tested, including pure paraffin, paraffin with straight
Numerical modeling and parametric optimization of a dual media tank
6 · ABSTRACT. In this study, a 1-D numerical model is developed to investigate the Dual Media Tank (DMT) thermal energy storage (TES) system. A physical model of 29
Ferrari Patents a Strange Hybrid Hydrogen Car With an Upside
There would be four tanks, all capable of holding more than 10,000 psi of hydrogen gas, with two spherical tanks flanking each side of the engine. the transmission is a seven-speed dual-clutch
Dynamic simulation of two-tank indirect thermal energy storage
The solar collectors were integrated into the system with thermal energy storage tank. The R-600a, Therminol VP-1, and molten salt were used as a working fluid in Organic Rankine Cycle, solar
A comprehensive review on energy storage in hybrid electric vehicle
In BEV, the total electricity is provided by the battery, there is no fuel tank for the storage of fuel, so BEV is also called "pure electric vehicles". And the second being automatic and dual-clutch power-split configuration for ICE. The energy storage device is the main problem in the development of all types of EVs. In the recent
2024 Kia Niro Specifications
Fuel tank capacity (gal.) 11.10 gallons: 11.10 gallons: 11.10 gallons: 11.10 gallons Battery Energy (kWh) 1.32 kWh: 1.32 kWh: 1.32 kWh: 1.32 kWh: 1.32 kWh: Battery Power (kW) 74.95 lbs. 74.95 lbs. 74.95 lbs. Drivetrain: Transmission Type: 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) 6-speed Dual Clutch
Dual Clutch Transmission Efficiency: A Comprehensive Exploration
Dual clutch transmissions (DCTs) have emerged as a highly efficient alternative to traditional automatic and manual transmission systems, offering a unique blend of convenience and fuel economy.