Pumped thermal energy storage systems integrated with a concentrating solar power section: Conceptual design and performance evaluation

Petrollese, Mario; Cascetta, Mario; Tola, Vittorio; Cocco, Daniele; Cau, Giorgio

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2022.123516

Cited by 21 publications

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“…Combining THS with solar energy applications can mitigate the intermittent nature of solar energy, enhance effective working hours and stability, and reduce overall system costs. Petrollese et al proposed and studied a novel PTES system integrated with CSP plants, consisting of a storage system with three packed bed THS tanks and argon as the working fluid [90]. A mathematical model was developed to simulate the CSP-PTES system, analyzing the thermal behavior of the THS tanks and evaluating the required storage capacity.…”

Section: Application Of Thermocline Heat Storagementioning

confidence: 99%

New Advances in Materials, Applications, and Design Optimization of Thermocline Heat Storage: Comprehensive Review

Zhang,

Guo,

Zhu

et al. 2024

Energies

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To achieve sustainable development goals and meet the demand for clean and efficient energy utilization, it is imperative to advance the penetration of renewable energy in various sectors. Energy storage systems can mitigate the intermittent issues of renewable energy and enhance the efficiency and economic viability of existing energy facilities. Among various energy storage technologies, thermocline heat storage (THS) has garnered widespread attention from researchers due to its stability and economic advantages. Currently, there are only a few review articles focusing on THS, and there is a gap in the literature regarding the optimization design of THS systems. Therefore, this paper provides a comprehensive review of the recent research progress in THS, elucidating its principles, thermal storage materials, applications, and optimization designs. The novelty of this work lies in the detailed classification and analysis of various optimization designs for THS, including tank shape, aspect ratio, inlet/outlet configuration, thermal energy storage materials arrangement, operating strategies, and numerical model optimization approaches. The limitations of existing research are also identified, and future perspectives are proposed, aiming to provide recommendations for THS research and contribute to the development and promotion of THS technology.

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Section: Application Of Thermocline Heat Storagementioning

confidence: 99%

New Advances in Materials, Applications, and Design Optimization of Thermocline Heat Storage: Comprehensive Review

Zhang,

Guo,

Zhu

et al. 2024

Energies

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“…PTESSs are efficient energy storage technologies with increased energy densities, and capacity, affordable, and do not need a special installation site [59]. It is useful for storing heat in hot and cold storage systems as it charges and converts to electric current after discharge.…”

Section: Pumped Thermal Energy Storage System (Ptess)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Improving the Performance of Solar Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Nkele¹,

Ikhioya²,

Chime³

et al. 2023

J Energ Power Technol

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In recent times, renewable energy resources have been greatly researched because of the increasing concern to minimize global warming and meet energy demands. Energy storage systems have become useful tools for sustainability and meeting energy needs. Solar energy has proven in recent times to be the primary and most prevalent option due to its environmental friendliness, availability, and minimal pollution. Effective utilization of available energy resources has led to developing new alternative energy devices like the solar thermal energy storage system (STESS) with a solar energy source. Solar thermal energy systems are efficient systems that utilize solar energy to produce thermal and electrical energy. This review aims to give a detailed overview of solar TESS, different TES application systems, and effective methods of increasing the system performance to provide energy during deficient times. The various classifications, basic components, the principle of operation, application areas of STESSs, prospects, and extensive reviews on these aspects have also been discussed in this review. The different factors to be considered geared towards meeting energy demands and increasing the efficiency of solar TES systems have been duly detailed. This review is a single manuscript with a detailed overview of STESS, the principle of operation and components of STESS, thermal energy storage materials, a description of different application systems, and a discussion of factors responsible for improving the system efficiency.

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“…Pumped hydroelectric power plants are an inexpensive, large scale and widely used energy storage solution. Petrollese et al (2022) proposed a system for introducing this technology, the results of which showed an increase in efficiency by 60%. The paper by Danehkar et al (2022) reported that the initial investment for installing a pumped storage pump would be higher while the operating costs would be minimal compared to other types of storage.…”

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Prospects for the use of energy storage devices in the process of solar energy production

Avagyan¹,

Baghdasaryan²

2022

Polityka Energetyczna – Energy Policy Journal

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Pumped thermal energy storage systems integrated with a concentrating solar power section: Conceptual design and performance evaluation

Cited by 21 publications

References 27 publications

New Advances in Materials, Applications, and Design Optimization of Thermocline Heat Storage: Comprehensive Review

New Advances in Materials, Applications, and Design Optimization of Thermocline Heat Storage: Comprehensive Review

Improving the Performance of Solar Thermal Energy Storage Systems

Prospects for the use of energy storage devices in the process of solar energy production

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