Review of solar cooling methods and thermal storage options

Lakshmanan, Chidambaram; Ramana, A. S.; Kamaraj, G.; Velraj, R.

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2011.04.018

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“…The main advantages of PCM versus water SHSs are [10] − the possibility of reducing the tank volume for a given amount of energy stored, which can be done only if storage is operated in a very narrow temperature range around the phase-transition temperature, and − fewer on-off cycles of auxiliary heaters (for plants with storage on the hot side) and chillers (for plants with storage on the cold side).…”

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“…The main drawbacks of PCM versus water SHSs are [10] − higher investment costs, and − higher risks due to leaks of stability and erosion of material encapsulating PCMs.…”

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“…Sustainability 2018, 10,191 22 of 32 Figure 15 shows a two-tank thermal energy storage system integrated into a parabolic trough power plant [80]. Figure 15.…”

Section: Thermal Energy Storage For Concentrated Solar Power Plantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Consequently, thermal storage found use in solar-assisted thermal systems [10]. Since then, studying thermal energy storage technologies as well as the usability and effects of both sensible and latent heat storage in numerous applications increased, leading to a number of reviews [11][12][13][14][15].…”

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A Comprehensive Review of Thermal Energy Storage

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Thermal energy storage (TES) is a technology that stocks thermal energy by heating or cooling a storage medium so that the stored energy can be used at a later time for heating and cooling applications and power generation. TES systems are used particularly in buildings and in industrial processes. This paper is focused on TES technologies that provide a way of valorizing solar heat and reducing the energy demand of buildings. The principles of several energy storage methods and calculation of storage capacities are described. Sensible heat storage technologies, including water tank, underground, and packed-bed storage methods, are briefly reviewed. Additionally, latent-heat storage systems associated with phase-change materials for use in solar heating/cooling of buildings, solar water heating, heat-pump systems, and concentrating solar power plants as well as thermo-chemical storage are discussed. Finally, cool thermal energy storage is also briefly reviewed and outstanding information on the performance and costs of TES systems are included.

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“…The main drawbacks of PCM versus water SHSs are [10] − higher investment costs, and − higher risks due to leaks of stability and erosion of material encapsulating PCMs.…”

Section: Advantages Disadvantages and Selection Of Pcmsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Sustainability 2018, 10,191 22 of 32 Figure 15 shows a two-tank thermal energy storage system integrated into a parabolic trough power plant [80]. Figure 15.…”

Section: Thermal Energy Storage For Concentrated Solar Power Plantsmentioning

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A Comprehensive Review of Thermal Energy Storage

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“…Low temperature storage system are essential to overcome the disadvantages of the unstable daily solar radiation and differential in cooling demand [44]. In order to optimize solar powered air conditioning, different types of low temperature storage been proposed according to location, situation and environmental condition.…”

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A review on the recent development of solar absorption and vapour compression based hybrid air conditioning with low temperature storage

Noor

Azim

Azran

et al. 2016

MATEC Web of Conferences

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Abstract. Conventional air conditioners or vapour compression systems are main contributors to energy consumption in modern buildings. There are common environmental issues emanating from vapour compression system such as greenhouse gas emission and heat wastage. These problems can be reduced by adaptation of solar energy components to vapour compression system. However, intermittence input of daily solar radiation was the main issue of solar energy system. This paper presents the recent studies on hybrid air conditioning system. In addition, the basic vapour compression system and components involved in the solar air conditioning system are discussed. Introduction of low temperature storage can be an interactive solution and improved economically which portray different modes of operating strategies. Yet, very few studies have examined on optimal operating strategies of the hybrid system. Finally, the findings of this review will help suggest optimization of solar absorption and vapour compression based hybrid air conditioning system for future work while considering both economic and environmental factors.

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Advanced Material Design and Engineering for Water‐Based Evaporative Cooling

Wang

Shi

et al. 2023

Advanced Materials

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Water‐based evaporative cooling is emerging as a promising technology to provide sustainable and low‐cost cold to alleviate the rising global cooling demand. Given the significant and fast progress made in recent years, this review aims to provide a timely overview on the state‐of‐the‐art material design and engineering in water‐based evaporative cooling. The fundamental mechanisms and major components of three water‐based evaporative cooling processes are introduced, including direct evaporative cooling, cyclic sorption‐driven liquid water evaporative cooling (CSD‐LWEC), and atmospheric water harvesting‐based evaporative cooling (AWH‐EC). The distinctive requirements on the sorbent materials in CSD‐LWEC and AWH‐EC are highlighted, which helps synthesize the literature information on the advanced material design and engineering for the purpose of improving cooling performance. The challenges and future outlooks on further improving the water‐based evaporative cooling performance are also provided.

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Review of solar cooling methods and thermal storage options

Cited by 199 publications

References 81 publications

A Comprehensive Review of Thermal Energy Storage

A Comprehensive Review of Thermal Energy Storage

A review on the recent development of solar absorption and vapour compression based hybrid air conditioning with low temperature storage

Advanced Material Design and Engineering for Water‐Based Evaporative Cooling

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