Evaluation of Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Systems on Thermo-Economic Characteristics of PTSC Solar-Based Power Generation Plants

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adnan Alashkar ◽  
Mohamed Gadalla
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Levelized Cost Of Electricity ◽  
Generation Plant ◽  
Storage Volume ◽  
Power Generation Plant

In this study, the effect of adding a Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system on the performance and financial parametric of a solar-based power generation plant is investigated. The effect of the storage period of the TES on the annual energy output, storage volume, net savings, and Levelized Cost of Electricity (LEC) of the plant is studied. The analysis is done for two different Heat Transfer Fluids (HTF) (Therminol VP-1, Hitec Solar Salt) inside the Parabolic Trough Solar Collector (PTSC), and for different storage fluids (Molten Salts, Oils) in an attempt to study its effect on the performance of the TES system and the solar-based power generation plant. In addition, a comparison between passive and active TES systems is conducted. Moreover, a complete thermo-economic analysis based on the Typical Meteorological Year (TMY) values of the city of Abu Dhabi is provided with regards to the operation of the plant with and without a TES system. Further, a study is conducted to investigate the effect of reducing the storage volume of the TES by utilizing parallel TES tanks arrangement. The simulation results suggest that direct-active TES systems are the most efficient. For instance, when Therminol VP-1 is used as an HTF and a storage fluid, the annual energy increased by 77% and reduced LEC from 6.03 c/kWh to 4.09 c/kWh. In addition, the use of parallel arrangement TES tanks increased the net saving of the system from $ 4,757,483 to $ 4,891,279.

Analysis of a Renewable Energy Based System Using Nanofluids for Power Generation

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adnan Alashkar ◽  
Mohamed Gadalla
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Rankine Cycle ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
Conventional Heating ◽  
Maximum Increase ◽  
Levelized Cost Of Electricity ◽  
Modes Of Operation

In this present paper, a performance analysis of an Integrated Solar Rankine Cycle (ISRC) is provided. The ISRC consists of a nanofluid-based Parabolic Trough Solar Collector (PTSC), and a Thermal Energy Storage System (TES) integrated with a Rankine Cycle. The effect of dispersing Copper (Cu) nanoparticles in a conventional heating fluid (Syltherm 800) on the output performance and cost of the ISRC is studied for different volume fractions, and for two modes of operation. The first mode assumes no storage, while the second assumes a storage system with a storage period of 7 hours. For the second mode of operation, the charging and discharging cycles are explained. The results show that the presence of the nanoparticles causes an increase in the overall energy produced by the ISRC for both modes of operation, and also causes a decrease in the Levelized Cost of Electricity (LEC), and an increase in the net savings of the ISRC. When comparing the two modes of operation it is established that the existence of a storage system leads to a higher power generation, and a lower LEC; however the efficiency of the cycle drops. It is seen that the maximum increase in the annual energy output of the ISRC caused by the addition of the nanoparticles is around 3.5%, while the maximum increase in the net savings is around 12.8%.

Thermal Energy Storage Thermal Response Model With Application to Thermal Management of High Power-Density Hand-Held Electronics

2012 ◽  
Vol 134 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Wirtz ◽  
K. Swanson ◽  
M. Yaquinto
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
High Power ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Heat Storage ◽  
Thermal Response ◽  
High Power Density ◽  
Storage Volume ◽  
Change Material

An important design objective that is unique to hand-held units is the need to constrain two temperatures: the maximum temperature of the electronic components and the maximum skin temperature of the hand-held unit. The present work identifies and evaluates, through parametric modeling and experiments, the passive thermal energy storage volume characteristics and phase change material composite properties that are most suitable for thermal control of small form-factor, high power-density, hand-held electronics. A one-dimensional transient analytical model, based on an integral heat balance, is formulated and benchmarked. The model accurately simulates the heat storage/recovery process in a semi-infinite, “dry” phase change material slab. Dimensional analysis identifies the time and temperature metrics and nondimensional parameters that describe the heat storage/release process. Parametric analysis illustrates how changes in these nondimensional parameters affect thermal energy storage volume thermal response.

Performance Based Cost Modeling of Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage for High Temperature Concentrating Solar Power Systems

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell Muren ◽  
Diego A. Arias ◽  
Brian Luptowski
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Phase Change ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Heat Transfer Fluid ◽  
Energy Output ◽  
System Component ◽  
Precipitate Formation ◽  
The Cost

Sizing and cost models were developed for thermal energy storage (TES) systems utilizing cascaded phase change materials (PCM) as the storage media in a variety of configurations. The sizing model is based on an energy balance around a characteristic fundamental element of the system, consisting of a steel pipe embedded in a matrix of phase change material. Due to the transient behavior PCM system, the sizing model requires time and space integrations. The model accounts for decreases in thermal performance caused by precipitate formation on the surface of the pipe and predicts the resulting transient power output. The model calculates the required tank and pipe sizes, the amounts of heat transfer fluid and PCM, as well as the land area for the configuration. Using a cost metric approach, the cost of each system component is estimated. Furthermore, the effect of several technological pitfalls, including: pinch point heat transfer, precipitate buildup, and transient energy output have been investigated. Prices are shown to depend heavily on system configuration. Specifically, prices are shown to be most dependent on precipitate formation during discharge and consequently the size of the necessary heat transfer area of heat exchangers. The cost of different configurations vary from $40/kWh to $100/kWh.

scholarly journals Research on thermal energy control of photovoltaic fuel based on advanced energy storage management

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (5 Part B) ◽  
pp. 3089-3098
Author(s):  
Xiaoqin Huang ◽  
Fangming Yang
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Cell Hybrid ◽  
Storage Management ◽  
Generation System ◽  
Power Generation System ◽  
Fuel Cell Hybrid

This paper proposes a photovoltaic fuel cell power generation system to convert solar thermal energy into electrical energy after storage. The energy conversion method of the system mainly utilizes hydrogen storage to realize long-term storage of thermal energy, and realizes continuous and stable power supply through the co-operation between the micro-gas turbine and the proton exchange membrane fuel cell. Based on the model of each component, the simulation platform of photovoltaic fuel cell hybrid thermal energy storage control power generation system is built. Based on the design principle and design requirements of photovoltaic power generation system, the photovoltaic fuel cell hybrid power generation system studied in this paper has a simple capacity. Match the design and conduct thermal energy storage management research on the system according to the system operation requirements. The paper studies the management of hybrid fuel energy storage control system for photovoltaic fuel cells. The paper is based on advanced thermal energy storage management for photovoltaic prediction and load forecasting, and through the organic combination of these three layers of thermal energy storage management to complete the thermal energy storage management of the entire system. Finally, the real-time thermal energy storage management based on power tracking control is simulated and analyzed in MATLAB/Simulink simulation environment.

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