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Performance Analysis of a Hybrid Solar Energy Storage System

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 June 2011

Zaeem Moosavi Mohamadi ,
Hassan Zohoor ,
Morteza Khalaji Assadi  and
Ali A. Hamidi
Zaeem Moosavi Mohamadi*
Affiliation:
Department of Energy, Science & Research Branch, Islamic Azad University Tehran, Iran
Hassan Zohoor
Affiliation:
The Academy of Sciences of IR Iran; Professor & Member, Center of Excellence in DesignRobotics & Automation, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Morteza Khalaji Assadi
Affiliation:
Department of Energy, Science & Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Ali A. Hamidi
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
*
*Graduate student, corresponding author
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Abstract

In this work, a method for increasing the storage capability of a solar thermal energy system has been discussed. The system includes two tanks with the flexibility in choosing the best storage medium on the basis of the solar collector's outlet temperature. The results show that using such a hybrid storage system, the storable energy can be increased. Comparing the results with those for simple common storage systems, the extent of improvement was calculated.

For verification of the results, a small pilot system was assembled. The test apparatus operated during 2008-2009 cold months and the parameters were recorded. Comparison of the theoretical and experimental results showed a good agreement.

Keywords

SolarThermal energyStorageHybridOptimization
Type
Technical Note
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Journal of Mechanics , Volume 27 , Issue 2 , June 2011 , pp. N19 - N23
Copyright
Copyright © The Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, R.O.C. 2011

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