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+ | |Description= Allows excess thermal energy to be stored for later use. | ||
+ | |Advantages= *Eco-friendly | ||
+ | *Cost efficient | ||
+ | *Long lifespan | ||
+ | |Disadvantages=*Larger quantities of storage medium may be required | ||
+ | *Storing and releasing constant amounts of energy is unreliable. | ||
+ | |Application barriers= | ||
+ | *Space requirements | ||
+ | |Information sources= [http://www.dailyenergyreport.com/advantages-of-thermal-energy-storage-systems/ Source] | ||
+ | [http://www.esru.strath.ac.uk/EandE/Web_sites/09-10/Hybrid_systems/thermal-storage.htm Source] [http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/SpaceHeating/SolarShed/Tank/Construction.htm Source] [http://www.mbelectronique.com/Confirming%20Reliability%20of%20Printed%20Circuit%20Boards%20with.pdf Source] [http://www.flexconind.com/products/heating-tanks/asme/ Source] [http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/pros-and-cons-of-a-tankless-water-heater-176538 Source] [http://www.ehow.com/about_4675739_what-life-span-water-heater.html Source] [http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/estimating-costs-and-efficiency-storage-demand-and-heat-pump-water-heaters Source] [http://www.rgees.com/solutions_solar-thermal.php Source] | ||
+ | |Image= | ||
+ | |Trade= | ||
+ | |Material of PCM= Organic, In-Organic, Water, Sodium Sulfate, Aluminium, Copper | ||
+ | |Material Size= W/L/D = 88/40/36 Inches | ||
+ | |Material Weight= 100kg/m3 | ||
+ | |Quantity per cubic meters= 1000 L | ||
+ | |Phase Change Temperature= 55-59°C | ||
+ | |Heat of Fusion= 319.8 Mj/m3 for water | ||
+ | |Latent Heat= 52-63°C | ||
+ | |Recharging Cycle= N/A | ||
+ | |Degradation per 500 Cycles= 1% | ||
+ | |Maximum Operating Temperature= 240°C | ||
+ | |Tank Volume= 100-2010 L | ||
+ | |Tank External Diameter= 1.5 m (Nominal) | ||
+ | |Tank Total Length= 4 m (Nominal) | ||
+ | |Heat Transfer Fluid Volume= 100-2010 L | ||
+ | |Total Weight of Tank and PCM= < 2500 kg | ||
+ | |Investment Cost= >$1000 | ||
+ | |Operational Cost= low ($100-$200) | ||
+ | |Replacement Cost= >$1000 | ||
+ | |Life Expectancy= 15 years | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | [[Category:Energy Storage]] | ||
+ | [[relevence::3]] | ||
+ | [[class::Energy Storage]] | ||
+ | [[importance::1]] |
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Description |
Allows excess thermal energy to be stored for later use. |
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Advantages |
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Disadvantages |
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Application barriers |
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Information sources |
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Trade: |
Material of PCM |
Organic, In-Organic, Water, Sodium Sulfate, Aluminium, Copper |
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Material Size |
W/L/D = 88/40/36 Inches |
Material Weight |
100kg/m3 |
Quantity per cubic meters |
1000 L |
Phase Change Temperature |
55-59°C |
Heat of Fusion |
319.8 Mj/m3 for water |
Latent Heat |
52-63°C |
Recharging Cycle |
N/A |
Degradation per 500 Cycles |
1% |
Maximum Operating Temperature |
240°C |
Tank Volume |
100-2010 L |
Tank External Diameter |
1.5 m (Nominal) |
Tank Total Length |
4 m (Nominal) |
Heat Transfer Fluid Volume |
100-2010 L |
Total Weight of Tank and PCM |
< 2500 kg |
Investment Cost |
>$1000 |
Operational Cost |
low ($100-$200) |
Replacement Cost |
>$1000 |
Life Expectancy |
15 years |