Mathematical modeling of a PCM storage tank in a solar cooling plant

Solar cooling plants can work in multiple operation modes. A numerical model of the whole plant can be used to choose the adequate operation mode and optimizing the energy production by using hierarchical control strategies. Simplified models are required for solving the control problem in a suitabl...

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Autores: Gallego Len, Antonio Javier, Ruiz Pardo, Álvaro, Cerezuela Parish, A., Sánchez Ramos, José, Martín Macareno, C., Cabeza, Luisa F., Camacho, Eduardo F., Oró, E.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2013
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repositorio:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
OAI Identifier:oai:idus.us.es:11441/94777
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11441/94777
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2013.03.026
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Solar energy
Storage systems
Solar cooling plant
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Sumario:Solar cooling plants can work in multiple operation modes. A numerical model of the whole plant can be used to choose the adequate operation mode and optimizing the energy production by using hierarchical control strategies. Simplified models are required for solving the control problem in a suitable time-window using systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or microcontrollers. The storage system is an important component of a solar cooling plant. They are useful in solar systems for helping to satisfy the energy demand when solar energy is not available. Those based on phase change materials (PCMs) have the advantage of high storage density at a small temperature range.