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Two-layer variable-diameter packed bed heat storage apparatus and heat storage ball preparation method

US11118845B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2018
Grant dateSep 14, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/14
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a two-layered varied ball diameter packed bed heat storage apparatus and a method of manufacturing a heat storage ball. By arranging large-diameter heat storage balls at an upper layer of a packed bed heat storage apparatus and small-diameter heat storage balls at a lower layer thereof; the packed bed heat storage structure comprehensively considers two important evaluation indicators for a heat storage apparatus: heat storage rate and heat storage density, thereby implementing a design principle of maximizing the heat storage rate density of the packed bed heat storage apparatus; by achieving a best combination of heat storage ball diameters inside the packed bed through an optimized design, the heat storage apparatus is imparted with a best heat storage performance. The present disclosure further provides a method of manufacturing a heat storage ball.

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