Validation of the algorithm for ice-on-pipe brine thermal storage systems

The purpose of this paper is to present results generated from the IceTES computer program, which was developed to predict the dynamic performance of ice-on-pipe brine thermal energy storage systems. A set of parametric studies is presented to show the predicted trends during both charge and dischar...

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Main Authors: Nelson, Douglas J, Vick, Brian, Yu, Xianhui
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Brines
Computer simulation
Computer software
Ice
Mathematical models
Pipe
Temperature measurement
Thermal load
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Summary:The purpose of this paper is to present results generated from the IceTES computer program, which was developed to predict the dynamic performance of ice-on-pipe brine thermal energy storage systems. A set of parametric studies is presented to show the predicted trends during both charge and discharge cycles. The qualitative behavior for the brine outlet temperature, charge or discharge rate, and state of charge is displayed for a typical thermal storage system. To validate the model, performance predictions generated with IceTES are compared to experimental data from a national laboratory for two ice thermal storage systems. The predicted and measured results for the brine exit temperatures and load profiles are in good agreement throughout most of the charge and discharge cycles. Additional results are presented to show a complete system simulation for a typical day in which the thermal energy storage component is coupled with a chiller and load.
ISSN:0001-2505