Applications of Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Kalaiselvam, S.; Parameshwaran, R.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-417291-3.00015-3

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“…On the basis of forced and natural convection, TES can be classified into active and passive systems, which is discussed in the later sections. Both these methods prove to be equally important for accomplishing energy redistribution related to heating and cooling requirements in buildings [6]. Considering various factors such as ambient conditions, location, cost of implementation, heating and cooling requirements, etc., active and passive systems are implemented.…”

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Thermal energy storage in buildings: opportunities and challenges

2023

Archives of Thermodynamics

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The energy sector is a majorarea that is responsible for the country development. Almost 40% of the total energy requirement of an EU country is consumed by the building sector and 60% of which is only used for heating and cooling requirements. This is a prime concern as fossil fuel stocks are depleting and global warming is rising. This is where thermal energy storage can play a major role and reduce the dependence on the use of fossil fuels for energy requirements (heating and cooling) of the building sector. Thermal energy storage refers to the technology which is related to the transfer and storage of heat energy predominantly from solar radiation, alternatively to the transfer and storage of cold from the environment to maintain a comfortable temperature for the inhabitants in the buildings by providing cold in the summer and heat in the winter. This work is an extensive study on the use of thermal energy storage in buildings. It discusses different methods of implementing thermal energy storage into buildings, specifically the use of phase change materials, and also highlights the challenges and opportunities related to implementing this technology. Moreover, this work explains the principles of different types and methods involved in thermal energy storage.

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Thermal energy storage in buildings: opportunities and challenges

2023

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Review on the Progress of Solar Water Heaters and Their Future Perspectives

2023

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A solar water heater (SWH) converts solar radiation into thermal energy for various purposes, and its technology has experienced numerous developments. Many studies have focused on developing, optimizing, and analyzing the technological configurations of SWH to improve its thermal efficiency, but they rarely achieve 80% efficiency. This review aims to provide a broad overview of SWH, including the energetic and exergetic approaches and analyses, technological development, and examines advantages, disadvantages, and further developments. Various collectors of the SWH and related studies are also highlighted, and the results identify the technical and policy challenges of the implementation. Suggested potential solutions to these challenges are presented with further directions. Furthermore, this study also discusses the limitations of the current SWH technology by presenting the specifications and characteristics. It also presents the mathematical equation model often used, the technology potential, and the results of the latest studies and developments regarding SWH technology. The prospects for further development of the most promising SWH should be analyzed.

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