A Systems Engineering Approach for the Selection of a Heat Exchanger for a Small-Scale Liquid Air Energy Storage System
Abstract
The Department of Defense (DOD) is unequivocally the largest consumer of energy of all the branches in the federal government. The DOD's reliance on petroleum-based fuels increases the susceptibility of our forces stationed at forward-operating bases due to the continuous supply of these products that are required to remain operational. The implementation of renewable power sources that can be incorporated into a microgrid power system is a clear alternative to decrease our nearly sole-source reliance on fossil fuels. Small-scale liquid air energy storage systems (LAESS) are a promising novel technology that can aid in accomplishing this mission. This thesis presents a systems engineering approach with numerous systems engineering tools to aid in the selection of a heat exchanger for an existing small-scale Linde-Hampson cycle LAESS at the Naval Postgraduate School. Two alternative heat exchangers designs are analyzed and a trade-off study is conducted to determine the best alternative using systems engineering tools. The results of this analysis lead to the selection of a commercially manufactured printed circuit heat exchanger (PCHE).Once acquired, the PCHE will allow for a fully functional prototype small-scale LAESS and the potential for future analysis of LAESS viability in the force.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1150947
Entities
People
- Alexander Fredrickson
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School