Thermal energy storage devices, systems, and methods
Methods, systems, and device for thermal energy storage are provided. For example, some embodiments include a thermal energy storage device that may include: a first casing wall; a second casing wall; and/or multiple support structures located between the first casing wall and the second casing wall. The multiple support structures may provide continuous thermal paths and/or continuous mechanical paths between the first casing wall and the second casing wall. The thermal energy storage device may be fabricated utilizing an additive manufacturing technique, such as direct laser metal sintering. Some embodiments may be manufactured utilizing printed metals, such as an aluminum alloy. In some embodiments, a phase-change material is charged between the first casing wall and the second casing wall. The phase-change material may include paraffin.
- Research Organization:
- Roccor, LLC, Longmont, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- NNX16CM36P
- Assignee:
- Roccor, LLC (Longmont, CO)
- Patent Number(s):
- 11,525,642
- Application Number:
- 15/785,570
- OSTI ID:
- 1986923
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 10/17/2017
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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