THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE: FROM FUNDAMENTALS TO APPLICATIONS

Thermal energy storage systems constitute an important part of the energy distribution landscape in today's world.

This comprehensive compendium covers the development of thermal energy storage, from the most fundamental principles to recent developments and case studies in the field. Key focus is on the context of urban and commercial thermal management such as district cooling and heating systems and decentralised energy systems.

State-of-the-art advancements in both academia and industrial applications highlights the current direction of innovation and trends in the field.

Contents:

• Introduction to Thermal Energy Storage Systems
• Sensible Thermal Energy Storage Systems
• Latent Thermal Energy Storage Systems
• Thermochemical Thermal Energy Storage Systems
• Process Integration for Thermal Energy Storage Systems
• Thermal Energy Storage: Future Development and Roadmap

Readership: Researchers, professionals, academics, graduate students in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, new materials and energy studies.