Heat Storage Plants TRIZ Cases

See how a passive thermal siphon unit with cool air storage transfers freezing compartment cold

Captures geothermal heat downhole before pressure drop and ascent losses, while isolating corrosive brine and non-condensable gases.

See how an expansion turbine with cold accumulator reduces hydrogen filling system complexity b

See how polymer-based wavelength-selective coatings reflect solar radiation while emitting infr

Metal heat-conducting inserts through a buried plastic air pipe improve ground-to-air heating or cooling while cutting pressure loss and trench length.

See how a fibre-reinforced polyphthalamide vessel with modular sections and optimized aperture

See how a secondary fluid intermediary circulates through a heat exchanger and distributes onto

See how a perforated combustion chamber with nested heat exchange surfaces enables flexible out

See how a fluid jetting device uses thermal conductive fluid circulation to equalize electrical

See how a closed-loop thermal mass system extracts geothermal heat without high-pressure inject

See how a protective gas generator reduces oxygen in ambient air using a reducing agent to prev

A heat-storage vaporizer evaporates high-flow carboxylic acid liquid without carrier gas, supporting stable vacuum workpiece processing.

See how freely moving phase-change material elements increase convective heat transfer and enab

See how a thermal doublet combines diffusive rock-mass storage and ice-water latent heat to ena

See how a lightweight modular space frame wrapped with elastomeric foil reduces installation co

See how differential thermal resistance between upstream and downstream regenerative material d

See how a nested drinking water tank with external heat exchanger enables heat pumps to maintai

See how a selectively permeable membrane layer enables refrigerant transfer into ionic liquid w

See how periodic cooling interruption and feedback control maintain uniform ice layer thickness

See how a nested phase-change material vessel assembly merges multiple PCM containers into one

See how stacked plate-shaped capsules with defined flow paths reduce thermal barrier buildup an

See how thermoelectric devices and heat pipes create controlled cold regions in PCM to ensure c

See how a TES controller freezes PCM during off-peak hours and discharges over 50% capacity in

See how a phase-change energy storage tank with thermal insulation stores cold or hot water ene

See how phase change material in beverage dispenser heat exchangers prevents water evaporation,

See how molten salt phase change material stores off-peak grid energy as heat, then releases it

See how a closed-loop thermal mass system using molten salt extracts geothermal heat without wa

See how polymer-based selective emissive layers transmit solar radiation while emitting infrare

See how temporarily increasing pump delivery at initial supply raises liquid level quickly in t

See how microchannel heat exchangers coupled with phase-change composites enable efficient ther

See how partitioned spaces with movable components generate multiple crystal nuclei simultaneou

See how a multi-tank water heater uses a smaller downstream tank with enhanced insulation to re

See how six identical square pieces with snap-fit protrusions and sealed refrigerant enable por

See how open-cell foam absorbs phase change material to maintain shape stability, prevent leaka

See how polymer-bound PCM applied directly to textile carriers eliminates encapsulation mass an

See how placing the fan upstream of the heat exchanger reduces air flow disturbances, noise, an

Fixed flow directions can create local temperature differences; reverse-flow piping balances heat transfer across the receiving body.

A liquid-filled collecting tube uses hydrostatic pressure to balance flow through stacked heat exchangers, improving thermal storage uniformity.

See how coiled heat transfer elements with plug-in boards reduce installation area while mainta

See how parallel natural and mechanical cooling circuits with adjustable water temperature para

See how a decoy element modifies temperature signals to adjust water heater energy capacity dyn

See how stacked plate-shaped heating, storage, and heat exchanger units enable scalable thermal

See how a phase change module integrated into rooftop HVAC systems absorbs and releases heat to

See how positioning the damper actuator outside the refrigerated environment prevents freezing

See how intersecting flow paths bypass adhered inner fins to reduce cold storage material filli

See how a closed multi-module system uses one thermochemical module as a condenser for another

See how an inelastic expansion vessel with fixed volume and water jet pump prevents dripping, r

Patterned holes promote clathrate hydrate nucleation, reducing supercooling and cooling energy for thermal storage.

Charging low-temperature thermal stores lets power plants stay efficient at variable demand while prioritizing renewable electricity.

A multi-plate heat exchanger in PCM storage extends thermal hold time, improves transfer efficiency, and simplifies HVAC installation.

By dispersing copper, silver, aluminum, or carbon in vanadium dioxide, this composite improves heat dissipation while retaining latent heat storage.

An air heat exchanger, fan, and bypass valve let a high-temperature storage core heat ovens and water safely with controlled output.

A molded porous metal matrix around heat-exchanger tubes improves PCM heat conduction while cutting assembly complexity, cost, and leak risk.

Forced vapor-liquid thermal oscillation captures condensation heat for ambient work extraction with less external heat input and compression work.

A bypassed series of solid thermal storage units adjusts active stages by charge state to control fluid temperature while reducing losses and complexity.

Mixed metal oxides store heat through reversible redox cycling, improving reactive stability, energy density, and discharge temperature.

Two temperature sensors combine surface and outlet readings to estimate PCM thermal storage SOC accurately without invasive or complex instrumentation.

Concentric shells and vertical supports simplify ice-bank assembly, reduce material use, and promote uniform ice formation.

Series compressors route compression heat through molten-salt and water-source exchangers, improving conversion efficiency and reducing air chamber volume.

Pipes in underground rock store summer heat and release it in winter, reducing reliance on energy-intensive HVAC equipment.

Additive manufacturing forms modular shellular structures with internal cavities and cross-flow channels for even PCM melting.

Calcium-based pellets use aluminum- or silicon-containing binders to resist agglomeration while retaining reactivity across more than 300 charging cycles.

Vertically connected container modules use lower and upper headers to build heated-liquid storage faster while easing transport and foundation demands.

Poor sand conductivity limits heat storage and retrieval; graphite-enhanced bonded aggregate blocks improve heat transfer across the block.

Internal temperature meters feed a controller that adjusts power generation to match heat storage state, improving energy utilization and output.

Finned exchanger surfaces improve heat transfer to phase-change material, shifting thermal energy from off-peak charging to peak-demand use.

Dual-size emulsions enable interfacial polymerization for stable microcapsules that retain water-soluble core agents with reduced leakage.

Phase-change material stores and releases latent heat to prevent underheating and overheating while recovering energy from used dialysis fluid.

By switching from generation to charge mode as plant supply falls, this PHES approach stores electricity as thermal energy for rapid grid response.

See how a PHES working-fluid loop, phase-change heat exchangers, and turbines repurpose coal-fired units for rapid grid energy shifts.

Horizontal pipes beneath a building store summer heat in rock and release it in winter, reducing auxiliary HVAC energy use.

An inert-gas housing surrounds high-temperature graphite while sealed conduits transfer heat, reducing combustion risk during long-duration storage.

A temperature-adjusting portion melts solid heat medium before startup while gap exposure accommodates expansion and protects the tank.

Excess electricity becomes stored heat, then passes through heat exchange and turbine stages to support changing grid demand.

Low-expansion crucible materials and a regulated fluid circuit limit thermal cycling damage while recovering stored heat.

Grooved ceramic surfaces expand heat-medium contact, while latent heat storage parts and optional metal layers improve thermal transfer.

Multiple equal-volume storage sections use separation gas to limit hot-cold mixing and reduce thermal storage volume and cost.

Conductive pipes store surplus electricity as heat while reducing components and maintenance.

Protective coatings help graphite thermal storage masses resist high-temperature oxidation.

A calcium oxide and ettringite storage cycle uses microwave-assisted dehydration to raise capacity and reduce heat-transfer losses.

An oxygen-permeable powder chamber generates heat through conduction, warming fluids without electrical power or direct contamination.

Expansion-cooled condensate enables cyclic condensation and vaporization for higher-density ambient heat work extraction.

This case uses controlled oxygen during vacuum sintering to bond VO2 powder into a dense, strong latent heat storage member.

A dense vanadium dioxide and conductive-substance composite improves heat transfer while preserving solid latent heat storage.

Heat exchange, distribution devices, backflow plates, and microwave preheating manage renewable hydrogen fluctuations across ammonia catalyst beds.

This case uses a reheater between turbine stages to transfer external heat, improve PHES efficiency, and support rapid mode switching.

Heat exchange, microwave heating, and tailored distribution plates improve flow uniformity and temperature stability in ammonia synthesis.

A low-conductivity, high-heat-capacity medium stores and discharges energy cyclically, reducing pressure loss and system complexity.

Liquid-liquid and solid-liquid phase changes increase heat capacity and efficiency while reducing ice concentration and system size.

A reversible hydrophilic-hydrophobic gel transition keeps solvent liquid, increasing storage density for heating and cooling.

This case uses horizontal thermocline storage and gas flow to support seismic stability, expandable layouts, and consistent heat delivery.

Monolithic additive manufacturing eliminates header attachment failures while microscale pins reduce pressure drop in high-temperature molten salt applications.

Segmented rigid container with porous thermal inertia materials resolves robustness trade-offs while accelerating fluid heat transfer rates.

Segmented parallel rods in a heat accumulator resolve insufficient heat transfer bottlenecks, enabling complete fog liquid vaporization at high debit.

A latent heat accumulator positions storage media with distinct phase transition temperatures to match local fluid flow rates within the chamber.

High-speed airflow impact secures inorganic particles onto a metal alloy core, eliminating complex chemical conversion and high-temperature firing steps.

A cooling device stores cold energy and humidity at night to cool air during the day.

Alternating heat storage and exchange layers resolve the trade-off between independent pressure control and compact reactor size, enhancing heat output.

A cold plate with phase change material absorbs peak heat from directed energy weapons, reducing system weight and size.