Thermal Energy Storage Systems
摘要
An energy storage system is an efficient and effective way of balancing the energy supply and demand profiles, and helps reducing the cost of energy and reducing peak loads as well. Energy can be stored in various forms of energy in a variety of ways. In this chapter, we discuss the importance and key requirements for energy storage systems at the beginning. An overview of energy storage methods, as well as a brief explanation of how they can be applied in practice, is provided. We further discuss various kinds of thermal energy storage systems in detail and explain how these systems are designed and implemented. A discussion is also provided on the pros and cons of phase change materials and their applications, particularly in thermal energy storage systems.