Review of Thermal Energy Storage Materials for Application in Large-Scale Integrated Energy Systems—Methodology for Matching Heat Storage Solutions for Given Applications

Michał Jurczyk, Tomasz Spietz, Agata Czardybon, Szymon Dobras, Karina Ignasiak, Łukasz Bartela, Wojciech Uchman () and Jakub Ochmann ()
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Michał Jurczyk: Group for Energy Storage Technologies, Department of Power Engineering and Turbomachinery, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 18, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
Tomasz Spietz: Institute of Energy and Fuel Processing Technology, Zamkowa 1, 41-803 Zabrze, Poland
Agata Czardybon: Institute of Energy and Fuel Processing Technology, Zamkowa 1, 41-803 Zabrze, Poland
Szymon Dobras: Institute of Energy and Fuel Processing Technology, Zamkowa 1, 41-803 Zabrze, Poland
Karina Ignasiak: Institute of Energy and Fuel Processing Technology, Zamkowa 1, 41-803 Zabrze, Poland
Łukasz Bartela: Group for Energy Storage Technologies, Department of Power Engineering and Turbomachinery, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 18, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
Wojciech Uchman: Group for Energy Storage Technologies, Department of Power Engineering and Turbomachinery, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 18, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
Jakub Ochmann: Group for Energy Storage Technologies, Department of Power Engineering and Turbomachinery, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 18, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 14, 1-28

Abstract: This article is a broad literature review of materials used and defined as potential for heat storage processes. Both single-phase and phase-change materials were considered. An important part of this paper is the definition of the toxicity of heat storage materials and other factors that disqualify their use depending on the application. Based on the literature analysis, a methodology was developed for selecting the optimal heat storage material depending on the typical parameters of the process and the method of heat transfer and storage. Based on the presented results, a solution was proposed for three temperature ranges: 100 °C (low-temperature storage), 300 °C (medium-temperature storage) and 500 °C (high-temperature storage). For all defined temperature levels, it is possible to adapt solid, liquid or phase-change materials for heat storage. However, it is essential to consider the characteristics of the specific system and to assess the advantages and disadvantages of the accumulation material used. Rock materials are characterised by similar thermophysical parameters and relatively low prices compared with their universality, while liquid energy storage allows for greater flexibility in power generation while maintaining the operational parameters of the heat source.

Keywords: thermal energy storage; single-phase materials; phase-change materials; review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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