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Experimental and simulated quantitative thermal stratification evaluations of a small un-insulated oil storage tank … to drop as thermal de-stratification in the storage tank starts. Parametric results using the model are also presented … the period when thermal stratification is increasing. …
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distribution (degree of stratification, first law efficiencies, second law efficiencies, other efficiencies as MIX number), are … material (PCM) is used in order to enhance the energy density and the stratification of the water tank. The experimental set up … tank stratification, such as graphical (dimensional and non-dimensional) and numerical figures based on temperature …
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A flexible coupling of power and heat sectors can contribute to both renewable energy integration and decarbonization. We present a literature review of model-based analyses in this field, focusing on residential heating. We compare geographical and temporal research scopes and identify...
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The reversible exothermic reaction of CaO with water is considered one of the most promising reactions for high temperature thermal energy storage. In this paper, a novel technical design of a MW-scale thermochemical energy storage reactor for this reaction is presented. The aim is to provide an...
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The reversible exothermic reaction of CaO with water is considered one of the most promising reactions for high temperature thermal energy storage. In this paper, a novel technical design of a MW-scale thermochemical energy storage reactor for this reaction is presented. The aim is to provide an...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011959190
This paper investigates the potential for coordinated control of a large number of residential air conditioning systems to achieve substantial reductions in peak electricity demand. To do so, an extensive data set including home energy audits, homeowner surveys, and electricity meter...
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losses whilst lowering the immersion position compromises thermal stratification leading to uneconomical operation …
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Several changes to the world’s electrical power systems and grids threaten to require massive infrastructure investment and cost to power utilities, especially increasing population and electrical energy demands, especially peak summertime air conditioning demands, and mismatches between...
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This paper aims to provide the current state of the art of solar adsorption refrigeration systems operating with the single-bed intermittent cycle (also known as basic cycle). A comprehensive literature review has been conducted and it was concluded that this technology, although attractive, has...
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Heat pumps for space heating and cooling are a mature and highly efficient technology that can take advantage of renewable energies. They can also provide energy savings by load shifting when they operate together with thermal energy storage (TES). This paper presents a literature review of TES...
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