Heat Storage Plants TRIZ Cases

A thermal storage system uses oily mill scale waste as the primary medium, immersing plate or spiral heat exchangers directly within the sludge.

A composite exterior wall member uses a central heat storage layer to regulate thermal transfer between indoor and outdoor environments.

Conductive wall and tapered geometry replace complex internal pipes, reducing system complexity while enhancing thermal energy extraction.

A heat dissipation structure uses a sandwiched storage portion to store thermal energy from electronic components.

Segmented phase change elements with elastic membranes enable rapid thermal transfer in lightweight aircraft systems.

Phase-change thermal storage recovers waste heat from hot fluid circuits to preheat cold fluid streams, reducing unnecessary energy loss.

A boron-containing metal part raises the phase change temperature to 1100°C within a ceramic enclosure.

High-purity aluminum oxide and silicon oxide layers protect aluminum phase change material from oxidation, extending lifespan.

Modular reinforced concrete structural members integrate thermal energy storage units with embedded heat exchangers.

A thermal energy storage power plant converts electricity into heat using sensible and latent heat units to charge water for generation.

Double-shell phase change heat storage balls use alumina and mullite refractory layers to encapsulate metal cores.

Active pressure regulation across thermochemical reactors reduces heat losses and system size while maintaining high output temperatures.

Dual storage tanks enable continuous operation by alternating heat transfer medium flow, preventing condensation in the expansion machine.

Composite plastic honeycomb blocks resolve corrosion and mechanical load contradictions in flue gas cleaning systems.

Hygroscopic condensers lower dehydration temperatures, enabling efficient heat storage at low temperatures.

Diffusion welded plates create high-strength modules with adaptable cell geometries for efficient thermal energy storage.

A heat recovery system captures exhaust energy from gas turbines using finned-tube and tube-and-shell exchangers.

A block heat exchanger uses thermally conductive structures within phase change material to enhance heat transfer between process and temperature control media.

A metal hydride thermal energy storage system uses hydrogen transport between distinct materials to manage heat.

Segmented restraint members distribute force across six faces of a stacked unit, preventing localized deformation during thermal expansion.

A thermal storage system injects a two-phase solvent into phase change material to generate agitation and accelerate crystallization.

Countercurrent heat exchange paths in a thermal energy storage plant reduce humidity-related corrosion and condensation while accelerating the drying process.

A cooling system uses alternating coolant and phase change material channels to manage thermal loads in airborne applications.

An immersed circulation conduit in a heat-receiving fluid pool regulates temperature to prevent skin formation on semi-solids.

Composite inorganic binder and filler coating stabilizes microcapsule shells, preventing rupture of molten salt phase change materials up to 600°C.

Composite phosphor materials enable sensible heat storage in concrete, resolving the trade-off between high heat capacity and physical toughness.

A low temperature UV photopolymerization method encapsulates phase change materials within polymeric shells using a thin film closed loop reactor.

Movable heat pipes within a storage tank enable passive thermal coupling with microreactors, eliminating complex interfacing mechanisms.

An auxiliary thermal reservoir captures selected nuclear reactor energy during operation to supply heat to conversion systems.

Porous holding devices position phase-change tubes to reduce fluid pressure drops while maximizing stored energy capacity.

Humectant-modified water in sub-bags absorbs body heat while freezing into a flexible matrix that prevents tissue damage from rigid ice formation.

A cold storage tank accumulates nighttime coolness to lower air temperature entering heat exchangers, reducing electrical consumption during peak heat loads.

Modifying solid body contact between arrangements controls heat extraction from latent storage, reducing maintenance complexity.

Molten salt thermal storage decouples fuel combustion from power generation to maintain high thermal efficiency during peak demand periods.

Replacing metal tanks with earth barriers containing bitumen reduces construction costs for CSP plants while maintaining reliable thermal energy accumulation.

A ceramic enclosure houses a silicon metal part to store high-temperature latent heat while preventing oxidation at elevated temperatures.

Segmented heat exchange units in concentric shells optimize thermodynamic efficiency by balancing energy capacity against heat transfer rates.

Metal hydride reactors absorb heat via dehydriding reactions, resolving mass-volume trade-offs in low-pressure thermal storage.

A thermal energy storage device uses an intermediary fluid to transfer heat from a heating element to a generator for electricity production.

Spacer bars create precise flow paths in stacked concrete slabs, resolving particle abrasion and spalling issues in high-pressure thermal storage.

A heat storage unit uses temperature-responsive high polymers to store thermal energy in a liquid state without requiring external condensation.

A sintered material with high iron oxide content and controlled CaO, SiO2, TiO2, and Al2O3 ratios forms dense energy storage elements.

Segmented storage regions enable flexible regeneration via plate heat exchangers, resolving contradictions between adaptability and performance.

A combined molten salt energy storage system uses high-parameter carbonate and low-melting-point nitrate loops for efficient heat exchange.

A vehicle thermal battery uses radial openings in a central duct to connect circulation spaces and distribute heat transfer fluid through wound phase change material tubes.

A gas injection module agitates phase change material to trigger spontaneous crystallization.