Heat exchanger comprising concrete thermal energy storage elements
US10767935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/14
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal energy storage and heat exchanger includes a plurality of concrete thermal energy storage elements, a housing into which the plurality of concrete thermal energy storage elements are arranged, a heat transfer and storage medium in a volume between the plurality of concrete thermal energy storage elements and the housing, in a form of a stagnant medium or a dynamic medium. The thermal energy storage and heat exchanger further includes at least one inlet for delivery of thermal energy to the thermal energy storage, at least one outlet for taking out thermal energy from the thermal energy storage, and thermal insulation arranged into or on an inside or outside of walls, floor and roof of the housing.
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