Heat Storage Plants TRIZ Cases

Tubular elements convert electricity into heat for long-term storage, addressing renewable intermittency.

End-mounted thermal regulators maintain stratification in particle beds, resolving the trade-off between heat capacity and uniformity.

A mechanical-chemical energy storage system recycles compression heat to drive chemical desorption of a working fluid.

A phase-change reservoir tube uses circulation plates to facilitate direct heat energy exchange with thermal storage material.

Impregnating a porous substrate with a latent heat storage material and hydrogenated styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer prevents efflux of the liquid phase.

Ultrasonic vibration coats boron nitride on phase change material beads to resolve low thermal conductivity in battery thermal management.

Molten metal carbonate eutectics maintain reacting surface area without agglomeration, enabling efficient heat storage and long-term cycling stability.

A closed thermodynamic cycle injects compressed environmental air into a low pressure leg to modulate system power output.

A thermal storage unit uses a phase change material to accumulate heat energy within a sealed cavity for long-term retention.

A plastic tube encapsulated phase change material uses sealing welds formed by crushing and melting the tube ends to contain the thermal storage medium.

Segmenting the particle bed into temperature zones maintains high heat transfer fluid temperatures while preserving thermal storage capacity.

A thermal connector uses a phase change material to transfer heat between components and heat sinks.

Nighttime air cools thermal storage material to reduce dry cooling backpressure and boost power generation efficiency.

A flexible non-porous inlet pipe prevents mixing and clogging in thermal storage tanks by expanding or contracting holes based on temperature differences.

Suspends orthoboric acid in oil to prevent particle agglomeration, increasing storage cycle reliability and maintaining constant capacity.

An integrated heat storage unit merges inorganic fibers and thermal material, resolving assembly complexity while maintaining high heat exchange efficiency.

A testing method monitors temperature during liquid-solid phase transitions to detect overfilled cooling devices without opening the housing.

A phantom uses phase change material to maintain constant temperature during MRI calibration.

Phase change material in multilayer lining absorbs heat to reduce vehicle energy consumption.

Photopolymerized crosslinked shell creates biodegradable microcapsules that improve active ingredient retention without surfactants.

A control device regulates state of charge within an optimal range for compressed air energy storage systems.

A gas-tight cover floats on storage fluid to separate the headspace from ambient air while compensating for thermal volume changes.

An insulation sheet filled with phase change material absorbs heat to prevent thermal runaway in battery modules despite increased cell spacing.

Segmented heat exchange chambers with individual flow control resolve the trade-off between system flexibility and structural complexity.

A movable secondary chamber transfers heat from a primary storage body, reducing thermal losses in solar and power plant systems.

A thermoplastic polymer composition immobilizes organic phase change materials within a crystalline matrix to maintain shape stability during thermal cycling.

A thermal storage device merges the intermediate tank function into a high-temperature vessel using bidirectional fluid flow.

A metallic shell vessel incorporates an internal thermally insulating lining to house heat storage devices and guide high-pressure gas flows.

An additive stabilizes the supercooled state to prevent spontaneous crystallization, enabling reliable long-term heat storage without premature release.

An inner tube nested in an outer tube creates a U-shape that drains leaked fluid to prevent pressure buildup and explosion risks.

Transverse connecting channels distribute temperature across working medium zones, resolving non-uniform distribution in compact heat exchangers.

Honeycomb fins separate phase change material compartments to boost conductivity, solving the trade-off between storage capacity and thermal response speed.

Segmented heat storage modules avoid tap water pressure to improve durability while maintaining efficient thermal transfer.

Phase change material absorbs latent heat during high power states to prevent temperature spikes that trigger noisy fan cooling in portable devices.

Infiltrating phase change material into expanded graphite yields thin storage devices with high capacity and conductivity.

A phase change material cooling system transfers heat from process fluids to solid PCM, melting the material to absorb thermal energy without water evaporation.

A thermal storage system merges charging and discharging cycles into a single ducting loop using one fluid driving device.

A cooling slurry containing phase change material absorbs heat through thermal storage to reduce water consumption in evaporative systems.

Transparent containment vessels with embedded conductive structures enhance thermal energy transfer between phase change materials and surrounding air.

A multi-layer thermal absorber uses liquid phase change material to absorb heat through vaporization.

Replacing hydrogen peroxide with aqueous formate salts eliminates decomposition and corrosion while maintaining stable thermal storage capacity.

Series heat reservoir modules raise storage utilization to 85 percent by maintaining carrier gas temperature above compressor limits.

Composite phase change materials sustain −15° C. to −40° C. for 12 hours, replacing dry ice to cut carbon emissions.

A multi-effect woven fabric integrates phase change, far infrared radiating, and exothermic yarns to manage thermal energy.

Heat storage coolers buffer cooling gas against inlet shocks, smoothing temperature distribution and preventing workpiece cracking during rapid cooling cycles.

A molten salt piping system captures thermal energy from hot exhaust gases to drive continuous steam turbine operation.

A heat accumulator system uses an auxiliary fluid to transfer thermal energy between a working stream and thermochemical medium.

A crosslinked composition of organic and inorganic phase change materials controls crystallization.

Counterweights stabilize the assembly during freezing, converting expansion forces into controlled floatation to protect container walls.