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H2020Individual fellowship2019–2021

THERMES · A new generation high temperature phase change microemulsion for latent thermal energy storage in dual loop solar field

Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2019-09-17 → 2021-09-16
EU contribution
€224,934
Participants
1
Scheme
MSCA-IF

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Results in brief

A new generation high temperature phase change microemulsion for latent thermal energy storage in dual loop solar field

• What is the problem/issue being addressed? The issue being addressed in THERMES is to develop a new generation high-temperature phase change microemulsion both as the latent heat storage material and heat transfer fluid for low temperature solar field of a dual-loop solar field system. The high-temperature phase change microemulsion is characterized by high energy density, enhanced heat transfer performance through the addition of nanoparticles, and cost-effectiveness due to the use of commercial grade paraffin as the latent heat storage medium. • Why is it important for society? Energy storage is a key component in providing flexibility and supporting renewable energy integration in the energy system to increase Europe's energy security, competitiveness and sustainability. For concentrated solar power, one of key challenges lies in low-cost high-performance thermal energy storage. Latent thermal energy storage holds the key to resolving such a challenge and keeping energy supply over periods of inadequate irradiation. This THERMES develops a new generation high-temperature phase change microemulsion both as the latent heat storage material and heat transfer fluid for low temperature solar field of a dual-loop solar field system. With the acquisition in this project, the thermal energy storage techniques in concentrated solar energy will be advanced, therefore it’s important for society. • What are the overall objectives? To help address the highly challenging, multidisciplinary research gap faced by latent thermal energy storage in concentrated solar power, the overall aim of THERMES is to develop the next generation high temperature, low-cost phase change microemulsion with high energy density and enhanced heat transfer performance, and assess its system and economic performance in the proposed dual-loop solar field.

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Project objective

New energy storage solutions and innovations play a vital role in fully realising solar energy potentials particularly in large-scale integration into future low-carbon energy systems. For concentrated solar power, one of key challenges lies in low-cost high-performance thermal energy storage. Latent thermal energy storage holds the key to resolving such a challenge and keeping energy supply over periods of inadequate irradiation. THERMES will develop a new generation high-temperature phase change microemulsion both as the latent heat storage material and heat transfer fluid for low temperature solar field of a dual-loop solar field system. The high-temperature phase change microemulsion is characterized by high energy density, enhanced heat transfer performance through the addition of nanoparticles, and cost-effectiveness due to the use of commercial grade paraffin as the latent heat storage medium. By integrating the expertise of the host and Dr. Wenzheng Cui, THERMES will combine cutting-edge experimental, computational and theoretical analysis methods to develop the next generation working medium for latent thermal energy storage in order to meet the key challenge faced by concentrated solar power and fill the research gap of lacking of knowledge on high-temperature properties of phase change microemulsion. This Fellowship will offer Dr. Cui an opportunity through mobility, diverse trainings for acquiring interdisciplinary expertise and transferable skills, and to two-way transfer of knowledge between him and the host. It will position him as an internationally-leading interdisciplinary academic in the research area of latent thermal energy storage for concentrated solar power. THERMES will aggrandize commercialisation of utility-scale concentrated solar power, provide adaptability and support solar energy integration in the energy system. Therefore it is in line with EU’s Energy Strategy and Energy Union for secure, competitive, and sustainable energy.

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Data: CORDIS, © European Union