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Comparative Study of Models for Packed Bed Molten Salt Storage Systems

Odenthal, Christian and Tombrink, Jonas and Klasing, Freerk and Bauer, Thomas (2023) Comparative Study of Models for Packed Bed Molten Salt Storage Systems. Applied Thermal Engineering, 226 (2023). Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.120245. ISSN 1359-4311.

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Abstract

To date various models for packed bed single tank molten salt storage systems have been developed. The question arises in how far certain modeling assumptions can affect the outcome of these models. This can also depend on the applied use case, for example a short validation simulation versus an annual simulation. Thus, a comparative study is performed, considering four one-dimensional models for packed beds: the Schumann model, the continuous-solid-phase model, the single-phase model and a recently developed bidisperse model. Additionally, the impact of heat losses and variable fluid properties are considered as well. The comparison is performed for different use cases and covers the single blow operation, cyclic operation and annual simulations. Common boundary conditions are derived from a 100 MWel concentrating solar thermal power plant with molten salt as heat transfer fluid. A large and a small storage volume, each with a small and a large particle packing are designed to cover a range of practical storage configurations. The aim of this work is to provide guidelines for the selection of a reasonable level of modelling detail depending on the desired accuracy and computational effort. Results indicate that the outcome can significantly differ between the use cases. Effective conductivity has visible impact in stand-by periods and small sized packings with strong thermal gradients. The single-phase model has low computing effort but is applicable only with packings in the range of millimeters. The bidisperse model has significantly improved accuracy when applied to packings with smaller particles in combination with larger particles. Heat losses showed little impact for the considered storage volumes. Temperature dependent fluid properties have an impact within short periods but average out in cyclic and annual simulations, which justifies neglecting them.

Item URL in elib:https://elib.dlr.de/197290/
Document Type:Article
Title:Comparative Study of Models for Packed Bed Molten Salt Storage Systems
Authors:
AuthorsInstitution or Email of AuthorsAuthor's ORCID iDORCID Put Code
Odenthal, ChristianUNSPECIFIEDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0041-5751UNSPECIFIED
Tombrink, JonasUNSPECIFIEDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8600-1236UNSPECIFIED
Klasing, FreerkUNSPECIFIEDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7079-9220UNSPECIFIED
Bauer, ThomasUNSPECIFIEDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4080-7944UNSPECIFIED
Date:21 February 2023
Journal or Publication Title:Applied Thermal Engineering
Refereed publication:Yes
Open Access:No
Gold Open Access:No
In SCOPUS:Yes
In ISI Web of Science:Yes
Volume:226
DOI:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.120245
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:1359-4311
Status:Published
Keywords:Thermal energy storage Model comparison Thermocline Packed bed Solar thermal power
HGF - Research field:Energy
HGF - Program:Energy System Design
HGF - Program Themes:Digitalization and System Technology
DLR - Research area:Energy
DLR - Program:E SY - Energy System Technology and Analysis
DLR - Research theme (Project):E - Energy System Technology
Location: Köln-Porz
Institutes and Institutions:Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics > Thermal Process Technology
Deposited By: Odenthal, Dr. Christian
Deposited On:27 Oct 2023 14:16
Last Modified:27 Oct 2023 14:16

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