Case Study Thermal Energy Storage Tank

Thermal Energy Storage Tank Design (TES Tank Design)

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Location:  U.A.E

Scope for the Thermal Energy Storage Tank Design (TES tank Design):

The energy efficiency of Thermal Energy Storage Tank Design or TES tank Design is considerably influenced by thermal stratification. Thermal stratification is an issue that arises because of the separation of the hot and cold regions, mainly as a result of buoyancy forces during charging and discharging operations. Thermal stratification results from the gravity and density difference in the storage of the Thermal Energy Storage Tank Design or TES tank Design, which is due to the temperature gradient. The storage capacity or Tank Size of Thermal Energy Storage Tanks depends on the system of performance criteria and on storage materials. The factors influencing the thermal stratification can be listed as:

Mass Flow Rate, Diffuser Velocity, and Thermal Energy Storage Tank Design (TES Tank Design):

  • Heat losses to the environment

  • Mixing due to outlet and inlet stream

  • Configuration of the Thermal Energy Storage Tank Design (TES tank Design)

  • Configuration of the diffuser design

  • Conductive heat transfer because of temperature gradients in the fluid

Mechartes uses 3D transient Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to design the diffusers (inlet & outlet) of the Thermal Energy Storage Tank Design (TES tank Design) and perform studies pertaining to the thermal stratification and minimize the thickness of the thermocline such that mixing of the hot and cold fluids can be minimized leading to a small transition region between the hot and cold fluid regions to maintain ambient temperature.

Mixing due to outlet and inlet stream configuration:

Flow rate of inlet and outlet streams (New Factor) Configuration of the TES tank Design Configuration of the diffuser design Conductive heat transfer because of temperature gradients in the fluid.

Mechartes, with its multi-disciplinary team of engineers, ensures that the following parameters are maintained for the Thermal Energy Storage Systems Tank Design:

  • Ensure Stratification

  • Minimize Thermocline Thickness

  • Laminar flow through diffuser slots

  • Low Froude Number

  • Low Reynold’s Number

Outputs from the study of Thermal Energy Storage Tank Design (TES tank Design):

  • Analysis of diffuser design on the performance of the Thermal Energy Storage Tank Design (TES tank Design)

  • Ensuring Stratification

  • Three-dimensional visualization of water flow patterns in the tank

  • Prediction of the discharge water temperature with time

  • Prediction and optimization of thermocline thickness

  • Design and optimization of supply and return diffusers

Applications Areas of Thermal Energy Storage Tank Design (TES tank Design):

  • Cooling District Plant

  • Data Centers