Therefore, the primary goal of this study is to experimentally investigate a medium-temperature solar thermal storage system utilizing two PCMs with significantly different phase transition temperatures. Furthermore, the study aims to analyze and comprehend the distinct phase transition characteristics of each PCM and evaluate their respective
Customer ServiceIn this paper, thermal performance and optimization of shell and tube heat exchanger-based latent heat thermal energy storage system (LHTES) using fins as TCE for medium temperature (<300 °C) organic Rankine cycle (ORC)-based solar thermal plant are presented. A commercial grade organic PCM, A164 with melting temperature of 168.7 °C is
Customer ServiceThe preheating of the feedwater in a Regenerative Rankine Cycle power plant with solar thermal energy, termed Solar Aided Power Generation, is an efficient method to use
Customer ServiceIn this paper, dynamic moving boundary model is developed for the medium temperature (∼200 °C) solar thermal power plant using a novel concept based on auxiliary
Customer ServiceCurrent trial programs of thermal energy modelling for microgrid energy management are analyzed and some challenges and future research directions are discussed at the end. This paper serves as a comprehensive review to the most up-to-date thermal energy modelling applications on microgrid energy management. 1. Introduction.
Customer ServiceA two-stage day-ahead optimal dispatching model of an electric–thermal microgrid system with SETS is established. The model takes advantage of the bi-directional regulation capabilities of solid electric thermal storage, allowing SETS to absorb surplus solar energy when PV generation is high and release heat when the electric load
Customer ServiceThe microgrid system efficiently utilises electricity from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. The potential renewable transition opens up a lot of possibilities for microgrids that are both grid-connected and islanded. Digital technology, specialised energy measurement devices, a fast and efficient communication system, energy
Customer ServiceMedium temperature solar thermal applications have received remarkable interest in the recent years in both residential and industrial sectors. Solar concentrating systems can serve properly such applications with a temperature range of 80–250°C, taking advantage of their sun light focusing characteristic and high thermal and optical performance.
Customer ServiceIn this study, an islanded microgrid system is proposed that integrates identical stacks of solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyzer to achieve a thermally self-sustained energy storage system
Customer ServiceBhuyan M, Dulal CD, Amar KB, Subash CS (2022) Performance assessment of novel solar thermal-based dual hybrid microgrid system using CBOA optimized cascaded PI-Tid controller. IETE J Res 1–18. Blasi S, Ganzaroli A, De Noni I (2022) Smartening sustainable development in cities: strengthening the theoretical linkage between smart cities and
Customer ServiceThis Topic-level contribution provides information about parabolic-trough solar collectors, which are concentrating devices able to convert direct solar radiation into thermal energy up to 400oC with a good effici ency.
Customer ServiceFor medium temperature solar thermal applications with a temperature range of 80–250°C, concentrating systems or called solar concentrators are favorable to maximize the solar thermal energy flux . A standard solar concentrator is made up of one or multiple collection mirrors, absorption receiver, supporting structure, heat exchanger, heat transfer fluid, pumps
Customer ServiceOptimal sizing of a hybrid microgrid system using solar, typically through the use of renewable and distributed energy technologies such as solar, wind, thermal, fuel cells, hydro, and others, in addition to traditional energy sources such as fossil fuels. These small and renewable power sources are installed in various locations such as residential areas,
Customer ServiceCurrent trial programs of thermal energy modelling for microgrid energy management are analyzed and some challenges and future research directions are discussed at the end. This paper serves as a comprehensive
Customer ServiceA two-stage day-ahead optimal dispatching model of an electric–thermal microgrid system with SETS is established. The model takes advantage of the bi-directional
Customer ServiceThis paper aims to provide a feasible solution for the optimal dispatch of a solar thermal-photovoltaic hybrid microgrid. A distributed energy system of a building is established and the power load is analyzed. Operation parameters are optimized for hybrid microgrid in isolated operation mode and grid-connected operation mode.
Customer ServiceThe analyses show that the reheat-regenerative arrangement is suitable for the medium-temperature solar thermal power generation purpose. There is an optimum saturation
Customer ServiceIn this review, we overview state-of-the-art developments of medium-temperature solar-thermal nanofluids and specifically focus on dispersing strategies of these nanofluids. We briefly introduce the desired features of
Customer ServiceThe preheating of the feedwater in a Regenerative Rankine Cycle power plant with solar thermal energy, termed Solar Aided Power Generation, is an efficient method to use low to medium...
Customer ServiceTherefore, the primary goal of this study is to experimentally investigate a medium-temperature solar thermal storage system utilizing two PCMs with significantly different phase transition temperatures. Furthermore,
Customer ServiceIn this paper, dynamic moving boundary model is developed for the medium temperature (∼200 °C) solar thermal power plant using a novel concept based on auxiliary pressurized water storage tank to enhance overall thermal efficiency, where the time varying pressure on the subcooled organic Rankine cycle working fluid (refrigerant
Customer ServiceThis paper focuses on the study of medium-temperature solar systems. the primary goal of this study is to experimentally investigate a medium-temperature solar thermal storage system utilizing two PCMs with significantly different phase transition temperatures. Furthermore, the study aims to analyze and comprehend the distinct phase transition
Customer ServiceThis Topic-level contribution provides information about parabolic-trough solar collectors, which are concentrating devices able to convert direct solar radiation into thermal energy up to
Customer ServiceIn this review, we overview state-of-the-art developments of medium-temperature solar-thermal nanofluids and specifically focus on dispersing strategies of these nanofluids. We briefly introduce the desired features of both the thermal storage fluids and solar absorbers for preparing medium-temperature solar-thermal nanofluids. We discuss the
Customer ServiceThis paper aims to provide a feasible solution for the optimal dispatch of a solar thermal-photovoltaic hybrid microgrid. A distributed energy system of a building is established
Customer ServiceMedium temperature solar thermal energy is used in applications that require temperatures between 100 and 400 degrees Celsius.Solar thermal energy is a renewable energy source that converts solar energy into thermal energy.. In general, flat collectors are used in low temperature solar thermal energy systems. However, for temperatures above 80 degrees
Customer ServiceThe solar thermal electric technologies usually concentrate large amounts of sunlight onto a small area to permit the buildup of relatively high-temperature heat energy which can be converted into electricity in a conventional heat engine [1].Parabolic trough collectors are the most developed and deployed type of solar concentrators [2].
Customer ServiceBaudoin et al. describe an efficient hybrid microgrid system includes SOFC, gas microturbine, solar PV, storage, and wind turbine [49]. Califano et al. designed a SOFC-based microgrid to meet the thermal and electrical needs of a 20-block housing complex. The optimal microgrid design utilizes 100% of rSOFC''s work time (handled by 60%
Customer ServiceMedium temperature solar thermal applications have received remarkable interest in the recent years in both residential and industrial sectors. Solar concentrating systems can serve properly such applications with a
Customer ServiceThe analyses show that the reheat-regenerative arrangement is suitable for the medium-temperature solar thermal power generation purpose. There is an optimum saturation temperature in the boiler or an optimum temperature the fluid entering the solar field (with the same exiting temperature) at which both the thermal efficiency and the exergetic
Customer ServiceMedium temperature solar thermal applications have received remarkable interest in the recent years in both residential and industrial sectors. Solar concentrating systems can serve properly such applications with a temperature range of 80–250°C, taking advantage of their sun light focusing characteristic and high thermal and optical performance.
Hence, the primary goal of this study is to experimentally investigate the energy storage capacity of two blended phase-change materials (paraffin and barium hydroxide octahydrate) through integration with a medium-temperature solar heat collection system.
2. The model of the solar thermal power system The solar thermal electric technologies usually concentrate large amounts of sunlight onto a small area to permit the buildup of relatively high-temperature heat energy which can be converted into electricity in a conventional heat engine .
An effective thermal design for solar water heating systems enhances the use of solar thermal energy . However, challenges such as fluctuating solar energy and the insufficient heat storage density of fluid water limit the optimization .
This study included an energy and exergy analysis of the two PCMs used in medium-temperature thermal energy storage systems. The main conclusions of this study are summarized as follows: Single-phase change material (BHOH) and dual-phase change material systems (paraffin and BHOH) demonstrated extended temperature stability.
In a thermal power cycle, the higher the temperature at which heat is supplied, the higher the efficiency of the cycle. On the other hand, for a given kind of collector at the same exiting temperature, the higher the temperature of the fluid entering the collector, the lower the efficiency of the collector.
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