Thermal energy storage (TES) system plays an essential role in the utilization and
exploitation of renewable energy sources. Over the last two decades, single-tank …

Abstract Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology captures solar radiation and converts
it into heat for electricity production. It has received an increasing attention because …

This paper investigates the impact of flow injection on the temperature stratification inside
single-medium thermocline storage tanks. Special focus is given on how to maintain the …

Concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with thermal energy storage can be operated as a
peak load regulation plant. The steam generation system (SGS) is the central hub between …

This research presents a novel optimization strategy for concentrating solar power (CSP)
plants with thermal energy storage (TES) systems that aims to stabilize and reduce electricity …

The high-performance PLTES basically relies on the heat transfer inside the sphere capsule.
To achieve a high cost-performance enhancement, the sphere capsule with the copper foam …

Liquid sodium is widely recognised as an outstanding heat transfer fluid for thermal power
generation systems. In the context of concentrating solar power, liquid sodium is considered …

There has been an increasing attention on single-tank thermal energy storage, attracted by
the low cost, high efficiency and compactness in the operation. The most researches on …

The implementation of single-tank thermocline storage systems in concentrating solar power
systems is a promising solution to improve their stability and continuity. However, flow …

This paper presents an experimental evaluation of the performance of a thermal storage
tank during the charging process using a molten salt as the thermal storage medium. This …