What is thermal energy storage?

Thermal energy storages are applied to decouple the temporal offset between heat generation and demand. For increasing the share of fluctuating renewable energy sources, thermal energy storages are undeniably important. Typical applications are heat and cold supply for buildings or in industries as well as in thermal power plants.

Which components are developed for latent thermal energy storage systems?

Furthermore, components for latent thermal energy storage systems are developed including macroencapsulated PCM and immersed heat exchanger configurations. For material development the following key points can be concluded.

How is a low-temperature natural convection radiator with heat storage function formed?

A low-temperature natural convection radiator with heat storage function is formed. The mathematic model is established by enthalpy method and solved by line-by-line iteration method. The applicability and economy of the equipment in Shanghai area are calculated.

What is regenerative low-temperature heating radiator?

The regenerative low-temperature heating radiator provides a new idea for the application of PCMs in the field of low-temperature heating. The conclusions obtained provide a basis for further research and application of the equipment. 1. INTRODUCTION

Does regenerative low-temperature heating radiator work in Shanghai?

This paper presents a regenerative low-temperature heating radiator consisting of phase change plate and capillary natural convection radiator. The applicability and economy of the equipment in Shanghai are analyzed by numerical simulation, and the operation scheme of the equipment in Shanghai is put forward.

What is sensitive heat storage?

Sensible heat storage is a mature technology. Different storage media (SM) are required for different temperature ranges. Water is used for temperatures up to 200 °C. For higher temperatures, SM in liquid state like thermal oil (up to 400 °C), molten salts (130–600 °C), or solid materials like rocks or ceramics (100–1300°C) are considered.