Applying isovolumic steam capsule as new thermal energy storage unit

• Published in: Applied thermal engineering Vol. 250; p. 123493
• Main Authors: Qu, Xiaohang, Qi, Xiaoni, Zhou, Dan, Guo, Qianjian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2024
• Subjects: Energy storage density; Gas-liquid phase-changing material; Heat transfer rate; Isovolumic steam capsule; Isovolumic steam capsule; Energy storage density; Gas-liquid phase-changing material; Heat transfer rate

•Water steam phase change energy storage was proposed.•Thermodynamic and heat transfer performance in isovolumic steam capsule was studied.•The thermal energy contained in the isovolumic steam capsule increases in an approximately exponential manner.•Subcooling or overheating exist during charging o...