Introduction to haimu thermal energy storage

What are the different types of thermal energy storage systems?

Thermal energy storage (TES) systems can store heat or cold to be used later, at different conditions such as temperature, place, or power. TES systems are divided in three types: sensible heat, latent heat, and sorption and chemical energy storage (also known as thermochemical).

Why is thermal energy storage important?

Thermal energy storage (TES) is increasingly important due to the demand-supply challenge caused by the intermittency of renewable energy and waste heat dissipation to the environment. This paper discusses the fundamentals and novel applications of TES materials and identifies appropriate TES materials for particular applications.

How are sensible and latent thermal storage systems developed at Fraunhofer ISE?

Different sensible and latent thermal storage systems with different operation temperatures are developed at Fraunhofer ISE from the material to the system level. At the material level, the development of PCS, the degradation of PCMs, and the compatibility of fillers for sensible storages is addressed in current research projects.

Which components are developed for latent thermal energy storage systems?

Furthermore, components for latent thermal energy storage systems are developed including macroencapsulated PCM and immersed heat exchanger configurations. For material development the following key points can be concluded.

What are sensible and latent thermal energy storage?

Sensible, latent, and thermochemical energy storages for different temperatures ranges are investigated with a current special focus on sensible and latent thermal energy storages. Thermochemical heat storage is a technology under development with potentially high-energy densities.

What are the four parts of thermal energy storage?

Following an introduction to thermal energy and thermal energy storage, the book is organised into four parts comprising the fundamentals, materials, devices, energy storage systems and applications of thermal energy storage.