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Title: Conceptual design of a packed bed for thermal-energy storage. [In compressed air energy storage system]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6397536· OSTI ID:6397536

The design approach, conceptual design, and basic cost estimates for a packed bed for thermal-energy storage in an underground compressed-air-storage system are presented. The conceptual designs considered are a 200-MW(e) system operating on a weekly cycle, and a combined solar-thermal/compressed-air-storage system capable of delivering 100 MW(e) to the generator on discharge. Geological stresses in the thermal-energy storage cavity are examined, although a detailed cycling, stress analysis of the rock has not been undertaken.

Research Organization:
Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (MIT), Lexington, MA (United States). Lincoln Lab.
DOE Contract Number:
EX-76-A-01-2295-029
OSTI ID:
6397536
Report Number(s):
CAES-10
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English