Thermal characteristics of a tubular energy storage system with a central passage
摘要
The sensible energy storage system offers a reliable solution to store excess thermal energy for a wide range of thermal applications. The thermal performance of the storage system largely depends on the temperature distribution in the storage matrix during the charging/discharging process. The present study experimentally investigates the concrete-based tubular storage system with a centrally located passage under varying heat transfer fluid (HTF) inlet temperature from 45 to 85 °C at a mass flow rate of 0.018 kg s−1. The temperature–time history along radial and axial directions is discussed to understand the thermal behaviour of different regions in the storage system.