Overview of Technologies for Solar Systems and Heat Storage: The Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics for Performance Analysis and Optimization

Jakub Janus (), Monika Filipowska, Hubert Jabłoński, Mateusz Wieliński and Krzysztof Sornek
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Jakub Janus: Strata Mechanics Research Institute of The Polish Sciences Academy, Reymonta 27, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
Monika Filipowska: Strata Mechanics Research Institute of The Polish Sciences Academy, Reymonta 27, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
Hubert Jabłoński: Strata Mechanics Research Institute of The Polish Sciences Academy, Reymonta 27, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
Mateusz Wieliński: Strata Mechanics Research Institute of The Polish Sciences Academy, Reymonta 27, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
Krzysztof Sornek: Department of Sustainable Energy Development, Faculty of Energy and Fuels, AGH University of Krakow, Mickiewicza Av. 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 23, 1-25

Abstract: This article reviews selected solar energy systems that utilize solar energy for heat generation and storage. Particular attention is given to research on individual components of these systems, aimed at improving their efficiency and performance. It focuses on an analysis of the literature concerning the design of thermal storage units, with an emphasis on the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) as a research tool. Conclusions from scientists’ research regarding the impact of tank shape, thermal insulation, flow parameters, and the use of stratification partitions on heat storage efficiency have been presented. The literature review indicates that thermal storage units play a key role in the efficiency of solar systems, and thermal stratification within them can significantly improve their performance. The methodology was based on an analysis of journals, primarily from after 2008, focusing on articles related to the application of CFD methodology in the study of solar systems and heat storage.

Keywords: thermal storage; solar systems; computational fluid dynamics; thermal stratification; heat transfer (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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