Integrated application of heat pump in energy storage

Are heat pumps and thermal energy storage integrated?

This paper presents a comprehensive examination of the integration of heat pumps and thermal energy storage (TES) within the current energy system. Utilizing bibliometric analysis, recent research trends and gaps are identified, shedding light on the evolving landscape of this dynamic field.

Are heat pumps and TES integrated with renewables and electrical storage?

To summarize the results, more research is required on making system integration, control and optimization strategies to optimize the performance of energy systems in which heat pumps and TES are integrated with renewables and electrical storage. 3.5. Worldwide trends of renewables' investments and patents

Can a heat pump be integrated with a phase change material?

Integrating heat pumps with high-efficiency latent heat thermal energy storage systems with phase change materials (PCMs) can increase the heat temperature and heat quantity, enabling flexible heat regulation and cascade utilization.

Does a heat pump need a thermal storage unit?

But since the heat demand varies and sometimes approaches 400 kW, the thermal storage unit must supply the heat pump in the hours with the highest demand. To ensure that this can happen, the thermal storage system must have a high enough capacity to save all the excess heat for the heat pump.

Why do we need a more detailed model of the heat pump?

There is a need for a more detailed model of the heat pump and the other components in the integrated energy system to get more accurate and realistic values and a better understanding of how the heat pump operates in the integrated energy system.

Is social acceptance on integration of heat pump and TES a barrier?

Moreover, social acceptance on integration of TES in the current energy systems was identified as a barrier. The main objective of the paper is to highlight the existing research gaps and challenges in the integration of heat pump and TES technologies in current energy system.