Finned-tube-integrated modular thermal storage systems for HVAC load modulation in buildings

Kishore, Ravi Anant; Mahvi, Allison; Singh, Ayushman; Woods, Jason

doi:10.1016/j.xcrp.2023.101704

Title: Finned-tube-integrated modular thermal storage systems for HVAC load modulation in buildings

Journal Article · 26 November 2023 · Cell Reports Physical Science

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2023.101704 · OSTI ID:2283655

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison, WI (United States)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States); State Univ. of New York (SUNY), Binghamton, NY (United States)

While there is considerable focus on latent-based thermal energy storage (TES) systems, the low thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCMs) remains a critical concern. Many approaches to enhance PCM conductivity either require complicated synthesis processes or are cost prohibitive. In this study, we investigate finned-tube modular TES systems, which are simple in design, easy to manufacture, and cost-effective due to their standard materials and components. The study includes detailed modeling and experimentation of two devices containing similar amounts of PCM but different fin spacings. The study reveals that having more fins does not necessarily increase the TES thermal performance because the reduction in the PCM volume fraction can reduce the TES volumetric and specific energy densities. We find that larger fin spacings provide a higher specific energy for lower C rates (<1C), while smaller fin spacings provide a higher specific energy for higher C rates (>1C).

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Research Organization:: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Sustainable Transportation. Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC36-08GO28308

OSTI ID:: 2283655

Report Number(s):: NREL/JA--5500-86908; MainId:87683; UUID:b537cc79-2da1-41ac-9aab-22b9ac30f2d6; MainAdminId:71032

Journal Information:: Cell Reports Physical Science, Journal Name: Cell Reports Physical Science Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 4; ISSN 2666-3864

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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