Research and Development for Novel Thermal Energy Storage Systems (TES) for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
The overall objective was to develop innovative heat transfer devices and methodologies for novel thermal energy storage systems for concentrating solar power generation involving phase change materials (PCMs). Specific objectives included embedding thermosyphons and/or heat pipes (TS/HPs) within appropriate phase change materials to significantly reduce thermal resistances within the thermal energy storage system of a large-scale concentrating solar power plant and, in turn, improve performance of the plant. Experimental, system level and detailed comprehensive modeling approaches were taken to investigate the effect of adding TS/HPs on the performance of latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) systems.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE; USDOE EE Office of Solar Energy Technology (EE-2A)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG36-08GO18146
- OSTI ID:
- 1094976
- Report Number(s):
- 1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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