Here we show theoretically that the design of a thermochemical energy storage system for fast response and high thermal power can be predicted in accord with the constructal law of design.
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The purpose of this review is to summarize the most recent developments in thermochemical energy storage system design, optimization, and economics, emphasizing open and closed reactors and prototype systems for building applications.
While the focus is on low-temperature applications such as residential heating, thermochemical energy storage systems are also being considered for industrial waste heat applications or for solar thermal power plants, with TCES seen as a promising option for high-temperature systems .
Among the available energy storage technologies, Thermochemical Energy Storage appears promising, allowing (i) higher energy densities compared to sensible or phase change materials storage, and (ii) no heat leakage.
However, to evaluate the behavior of the storage material, an experimental study of energy storage in a thermochemical reactor containing the proposed material was required. A new and innovative large-scale energy storage prototype based on ettringite material has been developed and tested.
This paper reviews thermochemical energy storage materials based on sorption, focusing on materials in the low to medium temperature range, including physical adsorption materials (e.g. silica gel and zeolite) and chemical sorption materials (e.g. salt hydrate).
Among the available energy storage technologies, Thermochemical Energy Storage appears promising, allowing (i) higher energy densities compared to sensible or phase change materials storage, and (ii) no heat leakage. A careful screening was made in N’Tsoukpoe et al. 2 among 125 salts, based on several criteria including toxicity.
A comparison of the different thermal energy storage materials is presented in Fig. 1. TCES with thermochemical materials offer considerably lower heat loss, allowing for long-duration seasonal storage and a lower charging temperature, making them well-suited to store solar energy for buildings applications , , , .
Here we show theoretically that the design of a thermochemical energy storage system for fast response and high thermal power can be predicted in accord with the constructal law of design. In this fundamental configuration, the walls of the elemental cylinder are impregnated with salt, while humid air is blown through the tube.
Because low-cost storage materials are often used, thermochemical storage is considered a promising option for medium- and long-term storage, offering the prospect of balancing weekly or seasonal discrepancies between available energy and demand. Theoretically, there are no losses during storage.
Solar energy utilization via thermochemical heat storage is a viable option for meeting building heating demand due to its higher energy storage density than latent or sensible heat storage and the ability for longer duration storage without loss because energy is stored in chemical bonds.
TCES with thermochemical materials offer considerably lower heat loss, allowing for long-duration seasonal storage and a lower charging temperature, making them well-suited to store solar energy for buildings applications , , , . Fig. 1.
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