
Energies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(21), P. 5281 - 5281
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
One of the challenges in energy supply for isolated power systems is maintaining a steady balance between generated and consumed energy. The application storage flexible sources most preferable approach these systems. Small- medium-sized nuclear plants are promising, carbon-free options to However, have low maneuverability. To solve this problem, article discusses use thermal accumulator using phase change material (solar salt) heat feedwater. Tubes with longitudinal fins used intensify transfer system. This paper presents method calculating along entire exchange surface such an accumulator. A series 2D simulations were conducted study solidification process solar salt around tube at various temperatures on inner wall surface. regression dependences temperature thickness solid PCM layer determined. Using presented obtained dependencies, we determined time graphs fluid outlet during discharge. Based results presented, it was found that 72.7 tons (dimensions: 6 × 3.71 2.15 m) can replace high-pressure heater №1 low-power plant (50 MW) 3450 s.
Language: Английский