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Highly Efficient Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Technologies

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D: Energy Storage and Application".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 1695

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Saeed Tiari

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Biomedical and Industrial Systems Engineering Department, Gannon University, 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Interests: thermal energy storage; CFD; biotransport phenomena
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Prof. Dr. Hamid Torab

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Mechanical Engineering Department, Gannon University, 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541, USA
Interests: thermal energy storage; heat pumps coupled with thermal energy storage systems; CO2 heat pumps; renewable energy; design optimization

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the quest for sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions has gained significant momentum. Thermal energy storage (TES) technologies play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of energy systems. The integration of highly efficient TES systems has the potential to revolutionize various sectors, including renewable energy, industrial processes, and building applications. This Special Issue aims to collate cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of highly efficient TES technologies.

This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address a wide range of topics related to highly efficient TES technologies. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Advanced materials for thermal energy storage;
  • Phase change materials (PCMs) and their applications;
  • Sensible, latent, and thermochemical storage systems;
  • Novel designs and configurations of TES systems;
  • Heat transfer enhancement in TES;
  • The integration of TES with renewable energy sources;
  • Thermal energy storage for industrial processes;
  • The performance optimization and modeling of TES systems;
  • Thermal energy storage for building applications;
  • Thermal management and control strategies;
  • Economic and environmental assessments of TES technologies.

Dr. Saeed Tiari
Prof. Dr. Hamid Torab
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Energies is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • thermal energy storage
  • latent heat
  • sensible heat
  • thermochemical
  • design
  • phase change materials

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Multizone Modeling for Hybrid Thermal Energy Storage
by Sarah Jäger, Valerie Pabst and Peter Renze
Energies 2024, 17(12), 2854; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17122854 - 10 Jun 2024
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This study presents a one-dimensional mathematical model developed to simulate multi-zone thermal storage systems using phase change materials (PCMs). The model enables precise analysis of temperature distribution in the layered storage based on several PCM configurations and properties. It is distinguished by its [...] Read more.
This study presents a one-dimensional mathematical model developed to simulate multi-zone thermal storage systems using phase change materials (PCMs). The model enables precise analysis of temperature distribution in the layered storage based on several PCM configurations and properties. It is distinguished by its adaptability to various tank geometries and the number of PCM capsules, enabling its application under diverse operating conditions. By simplifying the implementation of heat transfer processes that depend on the shape of the capsule and the thermal properties of the PCM, the computation time can be reduced to a level that makes simulations over longer periods feasible. Experimental validation confirmed the accuracy of the model, with deviations below 6%, underscoring its practical applicability. The study demonstrates that individual layering in the storage tank can be achieved by filling it with PCMs of different melting points without compromising the maximum storage capacity. It is shown that including a PCM layer can maintain the outlet temperature 20% longer while storing 14% more energy. The results point out the model’s potential to improve the performance of thermal storage systems through targeted PCM layer configurations. The model serves as the basis for the planning and optimization of these systems. Full article
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Latent Thermal Energy Storage System for Heat Recovery between 120 and 150 °C: Material Stability and Corrosion
by Yasmine Lalau, Sacha Rigal, Jean-Pierre Bédécarrats and Didier Haillot
Energies 2024, 17(4), 787; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17040787 - 6 Feb 2024
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Thermal energy represents more than half of the energy needs of European industry, but is still misspent in processes as waste heat, mostly between 100 and 200 °C. Waste heat recovery and reuse provide carbon-free heat and reduce production costs. The industrial sector [...] Read more.
Thermal energy represents more than half of the energy needs of European industry, but is still misspent in processes as waste heat, mostly between 100 and 200 °C. Waste heat recovery and reuse provide carbon-free heat and reduce production costs. The industrial sector is seeking affordable and rugged solutions that should adapt the heat recovery to heat demand. This study aims to identify suitable latent heat materials to reach that objective: the selected candidates should show good thermal performance that remains stable after aging and, in addition, be at a reasonable price. This paper details the selection process and aging results for two promising phase change materials (PCMs): adipic and sebacic acid. They showed, respectively, melting temperatures around 150 °C and 130 °C, degradation temperatures (mass lost higher than 1%) above 180 °C, and volumetric enthalpy of 95 and 75 kWh·m−3. They are both compatible with the stainless steel 316L while their operating temperature does not exceed 15 °C above the melting temperature, but they do not comply with the industrial recommendation for long-term use in contact with the steel P265GH (corrosion speed > 0.2 mm·year−1). Full article
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