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Can thermal storage be optimally operated in a combined heat and power unit?

In this article, based on an analysis of different thermal storage technologies, a model is introduced for optimal operation of thermal storage connected to combined heat and power units in terms of the generation costs or contribution margin as extension of an energy generation planning and trading optimization method.

Can thermal storage systems be optimized?

Based on this analysis, a model for the optimization of thermal storage systems has been developed and presented, allowing modeling of the flows from and towards the thermal storage.

What is a thermal storage system?

Thermal storage systems connected to combined heat and power units offer the opportunity of such a decoupling of production and demand for heat in domestic or industrial use.

How does thermal storage work?

With the use of a thermal storage in case B, the surplus thermal energy from the first 16 hours is stored and shifted to the last 8. Having the thermal demand covered, the CHP is switched off, not producing surplus electrical energy in these hours. Thus, the example proves the functionality of the implemented model for thermal storage.

What is active storage in HVAC systems?

As illustrated in Fig. 7, active systems are classified into storage in the HVAC system, storage in the building structure, and storage in the surrounding area of the building. Active storage in HVAC systems refers to the storage used for both heating and cooling purposes with the combination of the HVAC system.

Is a storage-priority based control strategy better for HVAC systems?

Zhang et al. compared the performance of different storage capacity-based and priority-based control strategies for an HVAC system combined with a TES. They concluded that while the full storage control technique is superior for the summer, the storage-priority strategy is appropriate for winter.