Solar Energy Storage,
Abstract
Low temperature processes for solar energy storage have been evaluated. Temperatures are low enough so that relatively inexpensive flat plate solar collectors can be employed. Low temperature reactions are proposed which demonstrate the principles of chemical storage of solar energy. Certain of these reactions could be laboratory tested with little difficulty since they yield products which separate naturally. The most practical low temperature system analyzed to date is the heat of vaporization storage system. The storage capacity for this system, typically about 200 kcal/liter, is close to an order to magnitude better than conventional sensible heat storage in water. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA028083
Entities
People
- Arthur Gauss Jr.
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory