Title :
Review of Solar Thermal Storage Techniques and Associated Heat Transfer Technologies
Author :
Cabeza, Luisa F. ; Solé, Cristian ; Castell, Albert ; Oró, Eduard ; Gil, Antoni
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Lleida, Lleida, Spain
Abstract :
Thermal energy storage is a key component of solar power plants if dispatchability is required. On the other hand, although different systems and many materials are available, only a few plants in the world have tested thermal energy storage systems. Here, all materials considered in literature and/or used in real plants are listed, the different systems are described and analyzed, and real experiences are compiled. The associated heat transfer technologies to support and improve these systems are described and analyzed.
Keywords :
heat transfer; power generation dispatch; solar power stations; thermal energy storage; dispatchability; heat transfer technologies; solar power plants; solar thermal storage techniques; thermal energy storage; thermal energy storage systems; Energy storage; Heat transfer; Industrial plants; Phase change materials; Power system planning; Solar heating; Solar power generation; Thermal management; Energy efficiency; energy storage; solar energy; solar power generation; thermal engineering;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JPROC.2011.2157883
