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Effect of unsteady heat source condition on thermal performance for cascaded latent heat storage
Sensible heat, latent heat, and thermochemical heat can all be used to store thermal energy, according to the thermal storage process [6]. In particular, latent heat storage (LHS), which stores thermal energy in phase change materials (PCMs), has the advantages of high heat storage density and minimal temperature change [ 7 ] and is
Investigation of Dynamic Heat Transfer Characteristics and
In order to improve the storage/release efficiency of latent heat storage system, it is necessary to optimize the fin geometry. In order to study the effect of fin
(PDF) Latent Heat Storage: An Introduction
Latent heat storage systems involving phase change materials (PCMs) are becoming more and more attractive for space heating and cooling in buildings, solar applications, off-peak energy storage,
Latent Heat Thermal Storage (LHTS) for Energy Sustainability
In order to restrain the trend of present fossil fuel consumption, latent heat thermal storage (LHTS) using phase change material (PCM) has been received a
Phase change material-integrated latent heat storage systems for
Here, we review the broad and critical role of latent heat TES in recent, state-of-the-art sustainable energy developments. The energy storage systems are
Thermal energy storage
Thermal energy storage ( TES) is the storage of thermal energy for later reuse. Employing widely different technologies, it allows surplus thermal energy to be stored for hours, days, or months. Scale both of storage and use vary from small to large – from individual processes to district, town, or region.
Parametric analysis for exergetic optimisation of a solar shell-and-tube latent heat storage
The solar thermal energy storage system was comprised of a 2.5 m 2 laying Scheffler concentrator, a cylindrical heat receiver, a shell and tube PCM tank, and an oil tank. A 40 mm foil-faced rockwool was used to insulate the whole system to reduce thermal losses.
Solar still with latent heat energy storage: A review
A stepped solar still with built-in latent heat thermal energy storage was designed for heating and humidification of agriculture greenhouses in remote areas by Radhwan (2005) as shown in Fig. 3. The solar still consists of five stepped basins insulated on the bottom with an inclined glass cover.
Designing of latent heat thermal energy storage systems using metal porous structures for storing solar
The latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) systems with capacity of storing 300 KJ of thermal energy have been designed using the PCM and metal foam structures. Both the PCM–aluminium wire woven foam and PCM-copper foam composites took similar time for melting of PCM.
CFD analysis of melting process in a shell-and-tube latent heat storage for concentrated solar power plants
Latent heat storage above 120 C for applications in the industrial process heat sector and solar power generation Int J Energy Res, 32 ( 2008 ), pp. 264 - 271 CrossRef View in Scopus Google Scholar
Solar Salt Latent Heat Thermal Storage for a Small Solar Organic Rankine Cycle Plant
Abstract. The design of the latent heat thermal storage system (LHTESS) was developed with a thermal capacity of about 100 kW h as a part of small solar plant based on the organic Rankine cycle (ORC). The phase change material (PCM) used is solar salt with the melting/solidification temperature of about 220 °C. Thermophysical
CFD modeling and optimization of a latent heat storage unit for running a solar
Adine et al. (Adine & El Qarnia, 2009) did a parametric study on a cylindrical latent thermal heat storage unit, providing a guideline for the thermal performance of the system. It was shown that mass of PCM and HTF mass flow rate both play a major role in the thermal performance of the latent heat storage, and the model
Latent Heat Storage for Solar Steam Systems | J. Sol. Energy
Solar steam generation for power plants requires latent heat storage systems for a saturation temperature range between 200 ° C and 320 ° C . This paper describes the basic concepts investigated and first results of research activities aiming at the demonstration of a storage system using steam provided by parabolic trough collectors.
Latent heat storage above 120°C for applications in the industrial
This paper is focussed on thermal storage technologies using phase change materials (PCMs) in the temperature range of 120–300°C for solar thermal
Thermal charge/discharge performance of iron–germanium alloys as phase change materials for solar latent heat storage
Eutectic/hypereutectic alloys are proposed as a new latent heat storage material. • Fe–Ge alloy PCMs can be potentially operated at high-temperatures over 600 C. • The alloys are higher latent heat than chloride salts. • Graphite play role in passivation/container
Heat transfer enhancement of latent heat thermal energy storage
Latent heat thermal energy storage (LHETS) has been widely used in solar thermal utilization and waste heat recovery on account of advantages of high
Galactitol as phase change material for latent heat storage of solar cookers: Investigating thermal behavior in bulk
Out of those PCM utilized in latent heat storage systems of solar cookers (Cuce and Cuce, 2013, Muthusivagami et al., 2010, Sharma et al., 2009), most have phase change temperatures (T m) below 120 C and thus the stored latent heat is
High-temperature latent thermal storage system for solar power:
Physical storage of thermal energy is categorized into sensible energy storage (SHS) and latent energy storage (LHS). SHS refers storage of thermal energy as internal energy due to temperature change of storage medium by conduction,
Latent thermal energy storage for solar process heat applications
Thermal energy storage for solar hot water or heating systems using low temperatures have been optimized since many decades and are in a mature stage.
Latent Heat Storage Systems for Solar Thermal Power Plants and Process Heat Applications
Solar thermal systems using absorber evaporating steam directly require isothermal energy storage. The application of latent heat storage systems is an option to fulfill this demand. This concept has been demonstrated mainly for low temperature heating and refrigeration applications, the experience for the power level and temperature range
Performance analysis of a latent heat storage system with phase change material for new designed solar collectors in greenhouse
Studies of thermal performance of latent heat thermal storage systems have been performed by many authors. Energy storage studies for heating greenhouse dates back to the 1980s. The most frequently used PCM for these purposes are CaCl 2 ·6H 2 O, Na 2 SO 2 ·10H 2 O, PEG and paraffins.
Latent Heat Thermal Storage (LHTS) for Energy Sustainability
LHTS is a potential energy storage system to solve the unpredictability of sun radiation. Anisur et al. ( 2013) reported that LHTS system application in building and solar thermal power system could be able to reduce
Solar Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Exploring Advanced
1 · This paper provides an in-depth exploration of advanced TES technologies for solar thermal applications. The review begins by examining the fundamental principles and
Computational drying model for solar kiln with latent heat energy storage: Case studies of thermal application
Latent heat thermal energy storage is more useful than sensible energy storage due to the high storage capacity per unit volume/mass at nearly constant temperatures. Thermal energy storage plays an important role in the efficient use of thermal energy and can be used in various fields, such as heating or cooling systems,
A comprehensive review of latent heat energy storage for various
Latent heat energy storage (LHES) offers high storage density and an isothermal condition for a low- to medium-temperature range compared to sensible heat
Performance comparison of a fixed-bed solar grain dryer with and without latent heat storage
The effect of incorporating latent heat storage after the solar air heater on the drying air temperature is illustrated in Fig. 9, Fig. 10. Fig. 9 a shows what the drying air temperature would be in a solar dryer with and without latent heat storage when the 12 m 2 .
A review on latent heat energy storage for solar thermal water
Latent heat storage (LHS) is a promising and emerging technology to store solar heat and ensure the continuous operation of solar thermal-driven systems. LHS with suitable phase change material (PCM) and storage tank could be used to supply heat for operation of VARS.
Thermal performance of a coupled solar parabolic trough collector latent heat storage unit for solar
A novel solar water heater for large buildings with latent heat storage is proposed. • An optimal design of the solar concentrator-heat storage system is determined. • PCM type and water mass flow have a significant influence on
High-temperature latent heat storage for concentrating solar thermal (CST) systems
10.2. Introduction to latent heat storage. Latent heat storage is accompanied by the storage of energy in a material via a phase transition from one state of matter to another. The phase change transition may vary between solid–solid, liquid–gas, and solid–liquid states. For CST applications, the phase transition most studied for LHS is
Cascaded latent heat storage for parabolic trough solar power
The current revival of solar thermal electricity generating systems (SEGS) unveils the still existing need of economic thermal energy storages (TES) for the temperature range from 250 °C to 500 °C. The TES-benchmark for parabolic trough power plants is the direct two tank storage, as it was used at the SEGS I plant near Barstow
Solar-driven phase change microencapsulation with efficient Ti4O7 nanoconverter for latent heat storage
The microcapsules with SiO 2 shell modified by Ti 4 O 7 nanoparticles and paraffin core were fabricated successfully. The microcapsules exhibited remarkable photo-thermal conversion performance with photo-thermal storage efficiency of 85.36%. • The SiO 2 shell modified by Ti 4 O 7 nanoparticles greatly enhanced the microcapsules''
Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage
Han et al. [73] proposed to introduced an active-passive ventilation wall with latent heat storage (APVW-L) for the effective utilization of solar energy in solar greenhouses during winter as shown in Fig. 3.12.This study demonstrated that the optimized APVW-L could
Numerical Thermal Analysis of Shell-and-Tube Thermal Energy
3 · The latent heat thermal energy storage system (LHTES) in concentrating solar power production Shin, D., Banerjee, D.: Enhanced thermal properties of SiO2
Latent heat storage above 120°C for applications in the industrial process heat sector and solar
This paper is focussed on thermal storage technologies using phase change materials (PCMs) in the temperature range of 120–300°C for solar thermal power generation and high temperature process heat.
Dynamic optimization for minimal HVAC demand with latent heat storage, heat recovery, natural ventilation, and solar
The building consists of a rectangular 13.5 m × 5.2 m × 22.5 m glass structure, in which external dynamic shades control the solar heat gains while letting natural light enter the building. The glazed walls prevent heat losses through a
A review of metallic materials for latent heat thermal energy storage: Thermophysical properties, applications, and challenges
The authors also pointed out that thermodynamic calculation is valuable in seeking new potential solar energy thermal storage materials for solar thermal power generation systems. Gokon et al. [ 103 ] studied the eutectic and hypereutectic compositions of the Fe–Ge alloys as a promised candidate for the next generation of solar thermal
CFD analysis of melting process in a shell-and-tube latent heat storage for concentrated solar power plants
Heat transfer in a latent heat energy storage unit is not intensive and is primarily determined by the low thermal diffusivity of phase change material. Then one may think even weak natural convection in the unit can significantly enhance heat transfer, and the role of natural convection in the unit is of great importance.
