A review of solar collectors and thermal energy storage in solar thermal applications

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A review of solar collectors and thermal energy storage in solar thermal applications

Yuan Tian¹, Changying Zhao²•Institutions (2)

University of Warwick¹, Shanghai Jiao Tong University²

01 Apr 2013-Applied Energy (Elsevier)-Vol. 104, Iss: 104, pp 538-553

TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide a review of solar collectors and thermal energy storage systems, including both non-concentrating collectors and concentrating collectors, in terms of optical optimisation, heat loss reduction, heat recuperation enhancement and different sun-tracking mechanisms.

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About: This article is published in Applied Energy.The article was published on 2013-04-01 and is currently open access. It has received 1370 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Nanofluids in solar collectors & Thermal energy storage.

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Solar-driven interfacial evaporation

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Peng Tao¹, George Ni², Chengyi Song¹, Wen Shang¹, Jianbo Wu¹, Jia Zhu³, Gang Chen², Tao Deng¹ - Show less +4 more•Institutions (3)

Shanghai Jiao Tong University¹, Massachusetts Institute of Technology², Nanjing University³

05 Nov 2018-Nature Energy

TL;DR: Tao et al. as discussed by the authors discuss the development of the key components for achieving high-performance evaporation, including solar absorbers and structures, thermal insulators and thermal concentrators.

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Abstract: As a ubiquitous solar-thermal energy conversion process, solar-driven evaporation has attracted tremendous research attention owing to its high conversion efficiency of solar energy and transformative industrial potential. In recent years, solar-driven interfacial evaporation by localization of solar-thermal energy conversion to the air/liquid interface has been proposed as a promising alternative to conventional bulk heating-based evaporation, potentially reducing thermal losses and improving energy conversion efficiency. In this Review, we discuss the development of the key components for achieving high-performance evaporation, including solar absorbers, evaporation structures, thermal insulators and thermal concentrators, and discuss how they improve the performance of the solar-driven interfacial evaporation system. We describe the possibilities for applying this efficient solar-driven interfacial evaporation process for energy conversion applications. The exciting opportunities and challenges in both fundamental research and practical implementation of the solar-driven interfacial evaporation process are also discussed. The thermal properties of solar energy can be exploited for many applications, including evaporation. Tao et al. review recent developments in the field of solar-driven interfacial evaporation, which have enabled higher-performance structures by localizing energy conversion to the air/liquid interface.

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Recent developments in phase change materials for energy storage applications: A review

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Hassan Nazir¹, Hassan Nazir², Mariah Batool¹, Mariah Batool², Francisco Javier Bolívar Osorio³, Marllory Isaza-Ruiz³, Xinhai Xu⁴, K. Vignarooban⁵, Patrick E. Phelan², Inamuddin⁶, Inamuddin⁷, Arunachala Mada Kannan⁸, Arunachala Mada Kannan² - Show less +9 more•Institutions (8)

University of the Sciences¹, Arizona State University², University of Antioquia³, Harbin Institute of Technology⁴, University of Jaffna⁵, King Abdulaziz University⁶, Aligarh Muslim University⁷, Aalto University⁸

01 Feb 2019-International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on the application of various phase change materials based on their thermophysical properties, in particular, the melting point, thermal energy storage density and thermal conductivity of the organic, inorganic and eutectic phases.

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A Comprehensive Review of Thermal Energy Storage

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Ioan Sarbu, Calin Sebarchievici

14 Jan 2018-Sustainability

TL;DR: 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 as discussed by the authors.

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Abstract: 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 storage capacity Qs, in J, of the LHS system with a PCM medium [17] is given by...
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...Solid-state sensible heat storage materials [17]....
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...Heat flux DSC is one of the most reliable methods of laboratory thermal analysis for testing heat storage capacity of PCM with a constant heating/cooling rate [77]....
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...Tian and Zhao [17] compiled various types of research in solar collectors and thermal energy storages used for solar thermal applications....
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Heat transfer fluids for concentrating solar power systems – A review

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K. Vignarooban¹, K. Vignarooban², Xinhai Xu¹, A. Arvay³, Keng Hsu¹, Arunachala Mada Kannan¹ - Show less +2 more•Institutions (3)

Arizona State University¹, University of Jaffna², University of Auckland³

15 May 2015-Applied Energy

TL;DR: In this paper, the current status of heat transfer fluid, which is one of the critical components for storing and transferring thermal energy in concentrating solar power systems, is reviewed in detail, particularly regarding the melting temperature, thermal stability limit and corrosion issues.

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A review of studies on central receiver solar thermal power plants

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Omar Behar, Abdallah Khellaf¹, Kamal Mohammedi•Institutions (1)

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research¹

01 Jul 2013-Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews

TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed the most important studies on the major components of central receiver solar thermal power plants including the heliostat field, the solar receiver and the power conversion system.

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Abstract: The use of central receiver system (CRS) for electricity production promises to be one of the most viable options to replace fossil fuel power plants. Indeed, research and development activities on its basic subsystems have been booming rapidly since 1980s. This paper reviews the most important studies on the major components of central receiver solar thermal power plants including the heliostat field, the solar receiver and the power conversion system. After an overview of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technology, current status and applications of the CRSs are highlighted. Next, a detailed literature survey of existing design comprising optical, thermal and thermodynamic analysis, and techniques used to assess components have been arranged. This is followed by experimental investigations in which design concepts are established. The last section contains recent subsequent improvement of such key components as heliostat, receiver and hybrid solar gas turbine that are boosting in many R&D activities merging international collaboration during the past 30 years.

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Review on thermal energy storage with phase change materials and applications

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Atul Sharma¹, V.V. Tyagi, Chen Chang-Ren¹, Dharam Buddhi•Institutions (1)

Kun Shan University¹

01 Feb 2009-Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews

TL;DR: The use of a latent heat storage system using phase change materials (PCMs) is an effective way of storing thermal energy and has the advantages of high energy storage density and the isothermal nature of the storage process.

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Abstract: The use of a latent heat storage system using phase change materials (PCMs) is an effective way of storing thermal energy and has the advantages of high-energy storage density and the isothermal nature of the storage process. PCMs have been widely used in latent heat thermal-storage systems for heat pumps, solar engineering, and spacecraft thermal control applications. The uses of PCMs for heating and cooling applications for buildings have been investigated within the past decade. There are large numbers of PCMs that melt and solidify at a wide range of temperatures, making them attractive in a number of applications. This paper also summarizes the investigation and analysis of the available thermal energy storage systems incorporating PCMs for use in different applications.

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...Solar collectors need to have good optical performance (absorbing as much heat as possible) [3], whilst the thermal storage subsystems require high thermal storage density (small volume and low construction cost), excellent heat transfer rate (absorb and release heat at the required speed) and good long-term durability [4, 5]....
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Belén Zalba¹, José Mª Marín¹, Luisa F. Cabeza², Harald Mehling•Institutions (2)

University of Zaragoza¹, Canadian Real Estate Association²

01 Feb 2003-Applied Thermal Engineering

TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the history of thermal energy storage with solid-liquid phase change has been carried out and three aspects have been the focus of this review: materials, heat transfer and applications.

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...The SEGS use parabolic troughs to collect solar energy (concentration ratio of 71– 80 times), and use synthetic oil (Therminol) as heat transfer fluid (349 °C –390 °C) to heat the working fluid (water) that boils and drives the steam turbine used in Rankine Cycle [4]....
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...However as mentioned in previous sections, most thermal storage materials have low thermal conductivities [4, 11] which jeopardise the charging/discharging processes for electricity production....
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...The SEGS use parabolic troughs to collect solar energy (concentration ratio of 71– 80 times), and use synthetic oil (Therminol®) as heat transfer fluid (349 °C –390 °C) to heat the working fluid (water) that boils and drives the steam turbine used in Rankine Cycle [4]....
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...Solar collectors need to have good optical performance (absorbing as much heat as possible) [3], whilst the thermal storage subsystems require high thermal storage density (small volume and low construction cost), excellent heat transfer rate (absorb and release heat at the required speed) and good long-term durability [4, 5]....
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A review on phase change energy storage: materials and applications

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Mohammed Farid¹, Amar M. Khudhair¹, Siddique Ali K. Razack², Said Al-Hallaj²•Institutions (2)

University of Auckland¹, Illinois Institute of Technology²

01 Jun 2004-Energy Conversion and Management

TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the phase change materials (PCM) and their application in energy storage is presented, where the main advantages of encapsulation are providing large heat transfer area, reduction of the PCMs reactivity towards the outside environment and controlling the changes in volume of the storage materials as phase change occurs.

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Solar thermal collectors and applications

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Soteris A. Kalogirou¹•Institutions (1)

Higher Technical Institute of Cyprus¹

01 Jan 2004-Progress in Energy and Combustion Science

TL;DR: A survey of the various types of solar thermal collectors and applications is presented in this paper, where an analysis of the environmental problems related to the use of conventional sources of energy is presented and the benefits offered by renewable energy systems are outlined.

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...However, the technologies involved in solar collectors have been much improved since that review was published, so that some of the latest collectors, such as PVT (Photovoltaic-Thermal) collectors, were not available in time for inclusion in [6]....
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Abstract: Photons In, Electrons Out: Basic Principles of PV Electrons and Holes in Semiconductors Generation and Recombination Junctions Analysis of the p-n Junction Monocrystalline Solar Cells Thin Film Solar Cells Managing Light Over the Limit: Strategies for Higher Efficiency.

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