Abstract

An element for an easily scalable thermal energy storage, distinctive in that the element includes an outer shell being a combined casting form and reinforcement, a solid thermal storage medium in the form of hardened concrete, which concrete has been cast and hardened into said outer shell. A method for building and use of the element is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
• B23P 15/26 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass heat exchangers
• F28D 7/06 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits having a single U-bend
• F28D 7/12 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged one within the other, e.g. concentrically the surrounding tube being closed at one end, i.e. return type
• F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
• F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat

Abstract

The invention provides an element for thermal energy storage, comprising a solid-state thermal energy storage medium and a pipe heat exchanger embedded into the solid-state thermal energy storage medium, a pipe heat 5 exchanger inlet and a pipe heat exchanger outlet, wherein each of said inlet and outlet are connectable to heat transfer fluid sources or users, and wherein said element is cylindrical. The element is distinguished in that: the pipe heat exchanger has the shape of a helical coil, embedded into said cylindrical element, with a helical coil axis coaxial to and/or parallel to a 10 cylinder axis of the element, the element further comprises longitudinal bars embedded into the solid-state thermal energy storage medium, arranged along the pipe heat exchanger parallel to the cylinder axis and fastened to the pipe heat exchanger. The invention also provides a thermal energy storage containing the elements 15 and uses of the elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat
• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
• F28F 9/013 - Auxiliary supports for elements for tubes or tube-assemblies
• F28F 21/00 - Constructions of heat-exchange apparatus characterised by the selection of particular materials
• F28F 1/00 - Tubular elementsAssemblies of tubular elements

Abstract

Thermal energy battery, comprising: an evaporator-condenser thermal energy storage (ec-TES), with an end for vapor and an end for liquid, comprising one-phase stationary material storing at least 70% of the thermal energy stored within the ec-TES, a storage tank for vapor and liquid (ST), with a vapor part at a higher elevation and a liquid part at a lower elevation, a vapor line, arranged to the vapor end of the ec-TES, for inlet and outlet of vapor, a liquid line arranged between the liquid end of the ec-TES and the liquid part of the ST, a tank vapor line arranged from the vapor part of the ST to the vapor line or the vapor end of the ec-TES, and an evaporation control valve (CV6) in the tank vapor line.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat
• F01K 1/10 - Steam accumulators specially adapted for superheated steam
• F01K 1/12 - Multiple accumulatorsCharging, discharging or control specially adapted therefor
• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or

Abstract

e2) arranged in inlet charging side pipe sections between inlet pipe and serial flow return for the block or zone, for bypassing flow and serial flow control.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
• F28D 19/00 - Regenerative heat-exchange apparatus in which the intermediate heat-transfer medium or body is moved successively into contact with each heat-exchange medium
• F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat

Abstract

Thermal energy battery, comprising: an evaporator-condenser thermal energy storage (ec-TES), with an end for vapor and an end for liquid, comprising one-phase stationary material storing at least 70% of the thermal energy stored within the ec-TES, a storage tank for vapor and liquid (ST), with a vapor part at a higher elevation and a liquid part at a lower elevation, a vapor line, arranged to the vapor end of the ec-TES, for inlet and outlet of vapor, a liquid line arranged between the liquid end of the ec-TES and the liquid part of the ST, a tank vapor line arranged from the vapor part of the ST to the vapor line or the vapor end of the ec-TES, and an evaporation control valve (CV6) in the tank vapor line.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
• F01K 1/10 - Steam accumulators specially adapted for superheated steam
• F01K 1/12 - Multiple accumulatorsCharging, discharging or control specially adapted therefor

Abstract

i1a1e1i2a2e2isaseses) arranged in at least one of block or zone outlet pipes and outlets, for control of serial flow and parallel flow; and one or more of the pipes: an outlet pipe from a block or zone outlet or a switch valve in said outlet to the outlet charging manifold, a serial flow return pipe arranged from a block or zone outlet or from a switch valve in the outlet pipe to the inlet charging side of a next in serial flow block or zone, wherein each block/zone can operate within the full temperature range of the TES, by flowing heat transfer fluid through the blocks/zones for charging and discharging, respectively, according to temperature of the heat transfer fluid and said blocks/zones, by operating said valves to flow heat transfer fluid in serial and/or parallel, from higher temperature to lower temperature blocks/zones or side when charging and from lower to higher temperate blocks/zones or side when discharging. The invention also provides a method for operating the thermal energy storage and use of the method and thermal energy storage.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or

Goods & Services

Advisory services in regard to installation of power plants; construction, installation, repair and maintenance of thermal and power plants; construction of power plants, especially for the production, storage and distribution of thermal energy; construction project management and maintenance services as well as supervisory services related thereto for power plants for the purpose of production, storage and distribution of thermal energy. Contracting services, namely, consultancy and advisory services in regard to energy supply; storage of energy; distribution of energy; information- and advisory services in regard to the distribution of energy; heat distribution. Design and development of energy distribution networks; engineering services in the field of energy technology; engineering services relating to energy supply systems; design and development of regenerative energy generation systems; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; provision of information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; providing information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; conducting research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; technological consulting services in the field of alternative energy generation.

Goods & Services

Advisory services in regard to installation of power plants; construction, installation, repair and maintenance of thermal and power plants; construction of power plants, especially for the production, storage and distribution of thermal energy; construction project management and maintenance services as well as supervisory services related thereto for power plants for the purpose of production, storage and distribution of thermal energy Contracting services, namely, consultancy and advisory services in regard to energy supply; storage of energy; distribution of energy; information and advisory services in regard to the distribution of energy; heat distribution Design and development of energy distribution networks; engineering services in the field of energy technology; engineering services relating to energy supply systems; design and development of regenerative energy generation systems; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; provision of information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; providing information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; conducting research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; technological consulting services in the field of alternative energy generation

Goods & Services

Advisory services in regard to installation of power plants; construction, installation, repair and maintenance of thermal and power plants; construction of power plants, especially for the production, storage and distribution of thermal energy; construction project management and maintenance services as well as supervisory services related thereto for power plants for the purpose of production, storage and distribution of thermal energy. Contracting services, namely, energy supply; storage of energy; distribution of energy; information and advisory services in regard to the distribution of energy; heat distribution. Design and development of energy distribution networks; engineering services in the field of energy technology; engineering services relating to energy supply systems; design and development of regenerative energy generation systems; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; provision of information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; providing information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; conducting research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; technological consulting services in the field of alternative energy generation.

Goods & Services

[Advisory services in regard to installation of power plants;] construction, installation, repair and maintenance of thermal [and power] plants [; construction of power plants, especially for the production, storage and distribution of thermal energy; construction project management and maintenance services as well as supervisory services related thereto for power plants for the purpose of production, storage and distribution of thermal energy] Contracting services, namely, energy supply; storage of energy; distribution of energy; information and advisory services in regard to the distribution of energy; heat distribution [Design and development of energy distribution networks;] engineering services in the field of energy technology; engineering services relating to energy supply systems; design and development of regenerative energy generation systems; technological analysis relating to energy and power needs of others; provision of information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; providing information concerning research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; conducting research and technical project studies relating to the use of natural energy; technological consulting services in the field of alternative energy generation

Abstract

A high temperature thermal energy storage includes a foundation comprising thermal insulation, at least one self-supported cassette arranged on the foundation. At least one cassette is a self-supporting frame or assembled structure with respect to transport and installation, containing a number of concrete thermal energy storage elements, some or all of the elements include heat exchangers embedded in the concrete of the elements. A pipe system includes an inlet and an outlet for thermal input to and output from the storage, respectively. The pipe system is fluidly coupled to the heat exchangers for circulating fluid through the heat exchangers for thermal energy input to or output from the elements and thermal insulation around and on top of the at least one self-supported cassette containing concrete thermal energy storage elements.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
• F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat
• F28D 1/047 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid with tubular conduits the conduits being bent, e.g. in a serpentine or zig-zag

Abstract

A thermal energy storage and heat exchanger includes a plurality of concrete thermal energy storage elements, a housing into which the plurality of concrete thermal energy storage elements are arranged, a heat transfer and storage medium in a volume between the plurality of concrete thermal energy storage elements and the housing, in a form of a stagnant medium or a dynamic medium. The thermal energy storage and heat exchanger further includes at least one inlet for delivery of thermal energy to the thermal energy storage, at least one outlet for taking out thermal energy from the thermal energy storage, and thermal insulation arranged into or on an inside or outside of walls, floor and roof of the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
• F01K 3/18 - Plants characterised by the use of steam or heat accumulators, or intermediate steam heaters, therein having heaters
• F02C 3/30 - Adding water, steam or other fluids to the combustible ingredients or to the working fluid before discharge from the turbine
• F28D 20/02 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or using latent heat

Abstract

High temperature thermal energy storage, distinctive in that the storage comprises: a thermally insulated foundation, at least one self-supported cassette arranged on said foundation, which cassette is a self-supporting frame or structure containing a number of concrete thermal energy storage elements, some or all of said elements comprising embedded heat exchangers, a pipe system, the pipe system comprising an inlet and an outlet for thermal input to and output from the storage, respectively, and connections to said heat exchangers for circulating fluid through said heat exchangers for thermal energy input to or output from said thermal energy storage elements, and thermal insulation around and on top of the at least one self-supported cassette with concrete thermal storage elements. The invention also provides a method of building and methods of operating the storage.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or
• F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups

Abstract

Thermal energy storage and heat exchanger, distinctive in that it comprises: a number of hardened concrete thermal energy storage elements; a housing, into which said elements have been arranged; an active heat transfer and storage medium in the volume between said elements and said housing, in the form of either: a stagnant liquid or phase change material, or a dynamic fluid arranged to flow in the volume between said elements and said housing; at least one means for delivery of thermal energy to the thermal energy storage; at least one means for taking out thermal energy from the thermal energy storage; and thermal insulation.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 20/00 - Heat storage plants or apparatus in generalRegenerative heat-exchange apparatus not covered by groups or

Goods & Services

Advisory services in regard to installation of power plants; construction, installation, repair and maintenance of thermal and power plants; construction of power plants, especially for the production, storage and distribution of thermal energy; construction project management (supervision) and maintenance services for power plants for the production, storage and distribution of thermal energy. Contracting services, namely energy supply; storage of energy; distribution of energy; information and advisory services in regard to the distribution of energy; heat distribution.

Abstract

The invention provides an element for an easily scalable thermal energy storage, distinctive in that the element comprises: an outer shell being a combined casting form and reinforcement, a solid thermal storage medium in the form of hardened concrete, which concrete has been cast and hardened into said outer shell. Method for building and use of the element, and thermal energy storage comprising elements of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• F28D 1/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid
• F28D 1/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or motor car radiators

Goods & Services

Apparatus and installations for heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; heat pumps; heat exchangers; energy storage plants; energy storage systems (plants); heating installations for the utilization/exploitation, transport, storage and distribution of thermal energy. Retailing of thermal energy; services related to sale of equipment for power plants within the field of thermal energy; price and cost analysis; retail sale of electrical generators, pumps for machines and heating installations, parts for heat exchangers, apparatus and instruments for steering, distributing, transforming, accumulating, regulating or control of electricity, apparatus and installations for heating, damp production, cooking, cooling, drying, ventilation, water supply and sanitary conditions, heat pumps, heat exchangers, energy storage plants, energy storage systems (plants), heat installations for the utilization/exploitation, transport, storage and distribution of thermal energy. Building services; repair services; installation services; building, installation, repair services and maintenance related to thermal installations and power plants; construction of power plants for production, storage and distribution of thermal energy; building project management and maintenance services related to power plants for production, storage and distribution of thermal energy; building services related to industrial plants. Production of thermal energy, including electrical power and production of district heating; services related to the production of thermal energy.