...]. For the regions where the heat transfer fluid is in a single phase (water or steam), sensible heat storage using molten salt [3] or concrete [4] as storage material can be applied. However, efficient energy storage in the two-phase evaporation/condensation region requires heat storage operation within a narrow...

... challenge. A three-part storage system is proposed for the two phase fluid water/steam. Concrete storage is used for the process steps involving transfer of sensible heat i.e. preheating of water and superheating of steam - while for the two-phase evaporation a phase change material (PCM) storage...

... for the two-phase evaporation, while concrete storage will be used for storing sensible heat, i.e. for preheating of water and superheating of steam. A pinch analysis helps to recognize interface constraints imposed by the solar field and the power block and describes a way to dimension the latent...

... 26 02 2009 Phase Change Materials (PCMs) have been considered for thermal storage in buildings since 1980’s. With the advent of PCM implemented in gypsum board, plaster, concrete or other wall covering material, thermal storage can be part of the building structure even for light...