High-Temperature Resistant Energy Storage Container for Tunnels

What is high-temperature energy storage?

In high-temperature TES, energy is stored at temperatures ranging from 100°C to above 500°C. High-temperature technologies can be used for short- or long-term storage, similar to low-temperature technologies, and they can also be categorised as sensible, latent and thermochemical storage of heat and cooling (Table 6.4).

Does subsurface temperature affect thermal energy storage performance of underground tunnels?

The findings indicate a positive influence of subsurface temperature rises on the thermal energy storage performance of underground tunnels. Meanwhile, the findings indicate a generally detrimental role played by convection heat transfer for the performance of such systems.

How efficient are energy tunnels for energy storage?

The rationale behind this work is that Rotta Loria recently highlighted promising storage efficiencies of up to 70% for energy tunnels characterized by favourable subsurface conditions for storage applications (i.e., lacking convection heat transfer).

Can underground heat exchangers be used as energy storage systems?

This work focuses on tunnels equipped with ground heat exchangers, typically called energy tunnels, to serve as seasonal, medium-temperature underground thermal energy storage systems (UTES).