Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Energy
tunnel
is
thermally
activated
through
embedding
absorber
pipes
within
the
lining,
where
underground
heat
extracted
and
transferred
above
ground
via
a
pump
for
building
energy
applications.
offers
advantages
such
as
low
carbon
emissions,
cleanliness,
high
efficiency,
safety.
The
source
can
be
either
outside
or
inside
tunnel.
This
article
first
categorizes
tunnels
into
external
internal
tunnels,
describes
characteristics
of
environment
these
their
methods
construction,
some
practical
projects.
Subsequently,
utilization
systems
with
different
sources
are
analyzed,
underlining
critical
role
transfer
process
being
closely
linked
to
arrangement
sources.
Factors
affecting
performance
then
reviewed
measures
enhance
systematically
discussed.
Finally,
future
study
application
types
proposed.
Current
research
studies
on
primarily
focus
transportation
mining
extracting
geothermal
generated
tunnels.
However,
waste
currently
insufficient.
Moreover,
design
natural
collection,
structural
safety
facilities,
along
concerns
regarding
condensate
water
tunnel,
necessitate
further
investigations.
Journal of Building Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
82, P. 108302 - 108302
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
This
comprehensive
review
paper
delves
into
the
advancements
and
applications
of
thermal
energy
storage
(TES)
in
concrete.
It
covers
fundamental
concepts
TES,
delving
various
systems,
advantages,
challenges
associated
with
technology.
The
extensively
explores
potential
concrete
as
a
medium
for
storage,
analysing
its
properties
different
methods.
Additionally,
it
sheds
light
on
latest
developments
technology
specifically
geared
towards
storage.
evaluation
section
discusses
measurement
techniques,
experimental
evaluations
performance
metrics.
Environmental
economic
aspects,
including
sustainability
cost
analysis,
are
thoughtfully
addressed.
concludes
by
underlining
significance
concrete,
emphasizing
role
efficient
management
promotion
sustainable
practices.
