Heat Storage Plants TRIZ Cases

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Optical tracking of a position indicator reveals thermocline movement, improving thermal energy state monitoring and heater control.

A modular TEC and PCM layer stack cuts heat exchanger space while tolerating assembly misalignment and preserving thermal transfer.

Ice thermal storage and a plate heat exchanger boost closed-loop cooling in hot, water-scarce regions while recycling water and shifting load to night.

Pulsating tank-to-heat-exchanger flow and limiting circulation to three passes helps detach scale and prevent reattachment.

An integrated fluid circuit and conductive layer keep shipping-container temperatures uniform, reducing spoilage of sensitive products.

Densely packed PCM tubes in circulating heat transfer fluid deliver modular thermal storage with steadier discharge and temperature output.

Stored waste heat is routed through a switching refrigerant circuit to speed defrosting and keep liquid refrigerant out of the compressor.

Using LCST liquid-liquid separation, this heat storage layout avoids evaporation condensers and fractionators while enabling compact heat absorption and release.

Stores surplus electrical energy as heat in a metal medium, using electrical heating and a heat exchanger for cost-effective thermal delivery.

An endothermic depolymerization cycle cools condenser water below ambient wet bulb temperature without evaporative water loss.

A jetted thermal fluid exchanges heat with electrical equipment and natural heat sinks to cut active cooling energy and installation cost.

Cold thermal storage subcools refrigerant before the evaporator, cutting enthalpy to raise cooling capacity and reduce compressor work.

Angled sheet-metal fins in the flue boost heat transfer to water while limiting pressure drop and carbon dioxide buildup in natural-draft heaters.

A tubular helix with angled connections reduces fluid collection and evens tube heat flux to improve heat transfer in water heater systems.

Nitric acid and oxygen treatment stabilizes nitrate salt heat-transfer media, extending high-temperature use while limiting degradation and corrosiveness.

Crest-and-trough inner fins restrain liquid cool storage material, cutting noise while preserving evaporator cooling after engine stop.

A PCM and graphite layer inside the condenser receiver stores and releases heat to stabilize refrigerant temperature and improve sub-cooling.

Placing the blower upstream of the heat exchanger reduces flow disturbance, backflow, and fan noise in an indoor air conditioner unit.

An oval inclined tubular heat exchanger and layered insulation cut temperature losses in liquid storage while improving heat transfer.

A pump and spiral jet nozzles circulate ice storage liquid over the evaporator, cutting noise and tank size while improving cold water generation.

Cooling storage elements below phase-change temperature, then adding calculated heat in an insulated container, enables precise transport pre-conditioning.

A floating water-air heat exchanger uses a body of water as thermal storage, improving renewable heating and cooling with less system complexity.

A two-region cold storage container lets condensate freeze where safe, improves drainage, and prevents evaporator breakage in narrow tube spacing.

Alternating hot and cold channels with thermoelectric layers enable two-way heat exchange, cooling hot fluid while heating cold fluid.

A PCM accumulator in the return line preheats the heat transfer medium, cutting burner load and hot water tank size.

A fibre-reinforced resin vessel with sealed molded sections resists corrosion, heat, and pressure while reducing tank weight and manufacturing energy.

Dynamic programming and temperature feedback keep underground thermal storage within limits while cutting operating cost and avoiding shutdowns.

A hole-patterned member creates nucleation sites that cut clathrate hydrate supercooling and enable higher-temperature crystallization.

Multiple thermochemical modules dry each other in stages, raising heat storage density at solar temperatures while limiting heat loss and material instability.

Alternating closed-end and through-flow channels spread water vapor evenly through packed heat storage material, improving reactor heat exchange.

Zigzag protrusions between refrigerant tubes and cold storage containers drain condensate, preventing frost breaks in a single heat exchanger.

Discrete TEC modules nested in recessed thermal storage layers cut space, absorb assembly misalignment, and maintain efficient heat transfer.

Integrated heat pipes, conductive layers, and insulation spread and dissipate exhaust heat to limit deck buckling without added support.

A thermoelectric cooler paired with phase change storage makes door ice production possible without using freezer air, saving space and energy.

Active heating, phase-change cooling, and feedback control keep beverages at a comfortable drinking temperature for longer use.

A stratified tap water reservoir captures residual flue-gas heat when no water is drawn, cutting energy loss while maintaining 56-60°C storage.

Heated bitumen is pressed between wire layers to lock thermal contact around the refrigerant tube without bag leakage or collapse.

Stored cold between refrigerant passages keeps cabin air cooling during engine stop, cutting re-compression energy and restart delay.

Acrylic microcapsule walls with divinyl and polyvinyl monomers cut PCM evaporation and washout, improving textile and building-material durability.

Open-cell foam absorbs phase change material to hold shape, prevent leakage, and maintain precise cooling during transport.

Hydrophobic polymeric phase change materials in microcapsules or coatings improve textile thermal regulation, durability, and moisture management.

Embedded evaporator tubes and uniform condensate dosing raise thermal storage density while enabling efficient steam-based heat recovery.

A subzero phase-change medium in evaporator-linked capsules helps keep vapor pressure high, easing compressor load and shortening defrosting.

A flexible PCM enclosure shaped to the evaporator boosts heat transfer, stores cold faster, and keeps food cool during power outages.

A recessed and protruded cold storage container lets one heat exchanger handle both cabin cooling and prolonged cold release with lower system cost.

Pulsed liquid flow with circulation capped at three passes detaches scale and limits its return on water-heater heat-transfer surfaces.

A thermal management system uses a phase change material to absorb heat from a vapor housing.

A floating piston with a compressible member separates hot and cold working fluids in thermal energy storage vessels.

Segmenting a single tank into hot, cold, and middle zones minimizes fluid mixing and conduction losses while maintaining stable thermal stratification.

A passive battery thermal management method uses a vacuumed dielectric liquid with fillers to lower viscosity and drive natural convection for heat transfer.

Bonded metal sheets create a 0.5 mm heat pipe that resolves thickness constraints while maintaining mechanical strength.

Segmented flow paths with a gas-impermeable barrier enable high-temperature heating while preventing exhaust contamination.

A heat pipe cool storage system transfers excess heat to a thermal medium using vaporization and condensation cycles.

Engagement portions position the corrugated inner fin to create gaps between fin ends and walls, allowing smooth cold storage medium filling.

Phase change material walls buffer combustion fluctuations to maintain steady steam temperature and boost net electric efficiency above 30%.

Porous support structures maintain salt homogeneity during hydration cycles, preventing pore blockage while sustaining stable thermal energy release.

Compliant chamber walls deform to absorb ice volume expansion, resolving structural integrity conflicts while boosting volumetric energy density.

A thermal energy storage system generates high-temperature fluids using segmented heating and intermediary heat transfer mechanisms.

Molten metal heat storage achieves high volumetric density, reducing equipment size compared to rock or salt systems.

Ice-water thermal storage within the heat exchanger reduces pressure dew point fluctuations while minimizing structural volume and energy consumption.

A heat storage mechanism with an outflow prevention unit retains exhaust heat near the regenerative heat exchanger during facility stoppage.

A vibrating blade detector measures the separation front between gas and phase change material to determine thermal store charge rate.

Alumina-coated microcapsules store thermal energy through a robust ceramic shell formed by chemical conversion and oxidation.

Sintered ceramic shells prevent metal shell corrosion and polymer degradation in high-temperature thermal storage.

Segmented phase-change material cells maintain constant outlet temperature by resolving low thermal conductivity and limited power capacity.

Asymmetric encapsulation with flat sides and rounded corners improves packing density and heat transfer efficiency in latent heat storage systems.

Immisible working fluids enable direct contact heat exchange, eliminating emulsification and ice clogging while reducing capital costs.

Phase change material maintains optical component temperature within 0.5 C precision by absorbing heat during phase transition.

A cooling device manages heat transfer between a horizontal heat exchange chamber and surrounding soil.

Composite ceramics from recycled refractory waste lower production costs while maintaining thermal resistance at temperatures above 1000°C.

A heat accumulation device stores thermal energy from continuous exothermic polymerization using a service fluid.

A heat storage composite material uses two-dimensional carbon and graphite to achieve high thermal conductivity.

Incorporating phase change material in the buffer storage reduces compression circuit cycling and external dimensions.

Infiltrating latent heat storage material into a porous matrix enables stable thermal transport without fragile microcapsules.

Dynamic scheduling algorithms adjust thermal energy storage charging cycles based on real-time electricity pricing signals to reduce operational costs.

Encapsulated phase change materials within elastomeric matrices resolve volume expansion and hysteresis issues in thermal storage systems.

An oxygen afterburner converts accumulating metal vapors into settling solid oxides, preventing component damage in closed Brayton cycle reactors.

Conductive copper tubes containing tetradecane resolve uneven heat distribution in dense arrays, boosting storage capacity sevenfold.

Nesting a thermal storage reservoir inside a compressed gas vessel increases heat capacity while reducing infrastructure costs.

Density-graded insulation layers and phase-changing materials store high-density thermal energy while minimizing losses during long-term delivery.

Rotating coils in a tank eliminate labor intensity and material waste from spraying while ensuring consistent coating thickness.

Embedding phase-changing material in closure bars absorbs latent heat during start-up, slowing the temperature increase rate to reduce cyclic thermal stress.

A heat sink uses a porous matrix to manage phase change materials and transfer heat through coolant conduits.

Dual phase change materials absorb transient heat and release it later, extending component lifetime without active cooling complexity.

A cooling device uses a deformable encapsulating layer with phase-change material to maintain contact with the working fluid.

A thermal energy battery uses an evaporator-condenser system with one-phase stationary material to store sensible heat.

A hybrid energy storage system combines low-pressure compressed air with thermal storage to optimize efficiency.

Separation means between strata and conductive stacks prevent solid element segregation while maintaining thermal homogeneity.

A load-lock system transfers thermal media between atmospheric storage and high-pressure heat exchangers using pressure seals.

A thermal ground plane uses ultrasonic weldments to join casing portions into a hermetically sealed chamber containing phase-change media.

Bypass auxiliary system decouples high-temperature storage from steam generator constraints, enabling forced cooling and precise load control.

A flexible outer layer applies areal forces to a fluid-impermeable barrier enclosing solid heat storage material.

Metallic phase change materials enable energy storage at 350°C to 1500°C, overcoming the temperature limits of molten salts.

A heat storage molded body uses a non-phthalate plasticizer in a thermoplastic resin matrix to enhance flexibility and handleability.

Automated spring extension triggers solidification of supercooled phase change material, eliminating manual manipulation for scalable thermal energy storage.

Segmented chemical combustion reactor uses inactive insulating layers between active beds to prevent metal sintering during redox heat storage cycles.