Dimensionless Thermal Efficiency Analysis for Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage

• Published in: Water resources research Vol. 59; no. 11
• Main Authors: Tang, Darrell W. S., Rijnaarts, Huub H. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.11.2023
• Subjects: aquifer thermal energy storage; optimal aspect ratio; simple analytical solutions; thermal efficiency; transient flow; well and plume geometry

Seasonal warm and cold water storage in groundwater aquifers is a cost‐effective renewable energy technology for indoor heating and cooling. Simple dimensionless analytical solutions for the thermal recovery efficiency of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) systems are derived, subject to heat los...