Comprehensive analysis of hot water tank sizing for a hybrid solar-biomass district heating and cooling
Juan José Roncal Casano, José Ramón Couso-San Martín, A. Abánades, Javier Muñoz–Antón, Ignasi Gurruchaga, Daniel González Castellví
Abstract
Different sizing criteria for thermal energy storage (TES) has been developed through the years, regarding specific situations for thermal solar panels, which tend not to be representative for new, more complex systems, in which heating and cooling are provided through using also solar thermal collectors. This article aims to provide a simplified and elegant solution for future tank selection in a more variable combination of technologies, through the use of parametric simulation and an inhouse developed methodolgy.
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SizingProcess engineeringEnvironmental scienceThermalThermal energy storageSolar energyVariable (mathematics)Water coolingEngineeringMechanical engineeringComputer scienceNuclear engineeringMeteorologyThermodynamicsChemistryElectrical engineeringPhysicsMathematicsMathematical analysisOrganic chemistryIntegrated Energy Systems OptimizationBuilding Energy and Comfort OptimizationGeothermal Energy Systems and Applications