A method for amplifying the exergy of thermoclines
OwnerKonstantinos Marakkos, Costas Papanicolasinventors
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Abstract
The present invention describes a method for enhancing the exergy level of a Thermal Energy Storage (TES) single-tank unit to a level that is nearly equal to that of a two-tank (hot and cold tank) TES system. The present method applies to single-tank TES and may be used in domestic hot-water cylinders, solar water heaters, buffer tanks for hot or chilled fluid storage or in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants. It can be applied at the manufacturing stage of the TES or, while in operation.
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A method for maximizing the exergy of a Thermal energy storage (TES) tank, said method comprising the use of a thermally insulating suspension wherein said thermally insulating suspension comprises a matrix made by a plurality of overlapping floating elements, thus, providing an improved performance with respect to spherical pellets or, in general, elements that do not feature a flat face.
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