Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage Program: Progress summary for the period April 1986 through March 1988
This report discusses recent progress in the DOE program, directed by Pacific Northwest Laboratory, to develop seasonal thermal energy storage (STES). STES has been identified as one method to substantially improve energy efficiency and economics in certain sectors of our economy. It provides a potentially economic means of using waste heat and climatic energy resources to meet a significant portion of our growing energy need for building and industrial process heating and cooling. Environmental benefits accompany the use of STES in many applications. Furthermore, STES can contribute to reduced reliance on premium fuels that are often obtained from foreign sources. Lastly by improving the energy economics of industry, STES can contribute to improved US industrial competitiveness. The report is provided in four sections; the first being this introduction Section 2 of the report describes the program and briefly documents its organization, goals, history, and long-term plans. Section 3 describes the progress during the period from April, 1986, through March, 1988. Section 4 provides a short update on international development of STES. 17 refs., 16 figs., 7 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC06-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 6650053
- Report Number(s):
- PNL-6705; ON: DE89004978
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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SEASONAL THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE
DESIGN
ECONOMICS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
GEOCHEMISTRY
HEAT PUMPS
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
NUMERICAL DATA
PROGRESS REPORT
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
TASK SCHEDULING
THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE EQUIPMENT
CHEMISTRY
DATA
DATA PROCESSING
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ENERGY STORAGE
EQUIPMENT
HEAT STORAGE
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