Renewable energy integration and decarbonization of world energy systems are made possible by the use of energy storage technologies. As a result, it
Directly irradiated fluidized bed reactors are very promising in the context of concentrated solar power applications, as they can be operated at process temperatures high enough to perform
• Nuclear with combined heat and power offer solutions for local industrial needs. • Thermal energy storage improves system flexibility and efficiency for process heat. • Thermal
Previous designs on nuclear-thermal energy storage configurations for advanced reactor designs, which utilized reactor steam as the heat source for charging the thermal
Metal hydrides (MHs) are promising candidates as thermal energy storage (TES) materials for concentrated solar thermal applications. A key requirement for
In this paper, gas–solid thermochemical heat storage reactors and their corresponding energy storage systems for high-temperature industrial applications are
Hydrogen storage technologies are key enablers for the development of low-emission, sustainable energy supply chains, primarily due
When used for energy storage, the two-reactor system does not run contin-uously but instead absorbs heat from an external source during one half-cycle and releases it
Flywheel energy storage systems (FESS) are considered environmentally friendly short-term energy storage solutions due to their capacity for rapid and efficient energy storage
The applications of latent heat storage are widely investigated in building energy saving and CSP [3], [4], [5]. However, the high cost and the detrimental corrosion of
This is essential to accommodate the fluctuating output of renewable sources while ensuring the security of the energy supply. In the present scenario, the integration of
Solid electrolyte membrane reactors (SEMRs) can be operated at high temperatures with distinct reaction kinetics, or at lower temperatures (300–500 °C) for industrially relevant energy
Thermochemical energy storage materials and reactors have been reviewed for a range of temperature applications. For low-temperature applications, magnesium chloride is found to be
Metal hydrides are increasingly being considered as a compelling alternative for thermochemical energy storage in concentrated solar power applications due to their higher
e power generat generation, or other uses. The thermal storage system is source agnostic, and one or more additional thermal energy generators, such as additional nuclear reactors, solar
Nuclear systems are promising candidates for delivering resilient heat and power for future energy security and independence. Traditionally, nuclear plants have been used for
Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland We report on the design of a modular, high-temperature thermochemical energy
Thermal energy storage (TES) systems show high potential to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels and to accomplish the shift towards sustainable energy systems.
The lack of plant-side energy storage analysis to support nuclear power plants (NPP), has setup this research endeavor to understand the characteristics and role of specific
As the global energy landscape shifts toward renewable generation and smarter grids, energy storage systems (ESS) are becoming critical for balancing supply and demand.
Multi-physics modeling of thermochemical storage in porous medium reactors using the lattice Boltzmann method for heat storage applications: Bridging pore-scale dynamics
The main objective of this paper is to review the available equipment currently used for thermochemical energy storage, concerning all system configuration and especially
Metal hydrides (MHs) are promising candidates as thermal energy storage (TES) materials for concentrated solar thermal applications. A key requirement for this technology is a high
The aim of this study is to perform a review of the state-of-the-art of the reactors available in the literature, which are used for solid–gas reactions or thermal decomposition processes around
A Nuclear Hybrid Energy System (NHES) refers to several energy systems combined to generate energy more efficiently, such as nuclear reactors, renewable energy
Thermal energy storage (TES) technologies are emerging as key enablers of sustainable energy systems by providing flexibility and efficiency in managing thermal
Huge research efforts are currently devoted to the study of ThermoChemical Energy Storage (TCES) systems, in which solar energy is used to perform endothermal
Energy storage applications refer to technologies and systems that manage and store energy for later use, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of electric grids and
Decarbonizing the energy and industrial sectors is critical for climate change mitigation. Solar-driven calcium looping (CaL) has emerged as a promising thermochemical
This chapter illustrates how the energy storage concepts described earlier in the book apply to utility-level power plants. Energy storage solutions for fossil fuel, nuclear, and
Solar power generation and energy storage systems are important solutions for promoting the development of renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, and creating a
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